The Trish and Sarah Wrestling Podcast

Welcome to Episode 25! Trish and Sarah start off with a robust discussion of AEW's All In at Wembley Stadium, covering title changes, crowd reactions, and the live fan experience. (0:37) Then they turn to the recent re-signing of Swerve Strickland, WWE's comments about "market value" and the discourse that resulted (52:45). Finally a discussion of WWE, the rumors of a potential performance center in Las Vegas, and the events of Bash in Berlin (1:26:31). Plus, your hosts make their first official apology!

Trish and Sarah return for Episode 24 and start off with an update on the Janel Grant lawsuit (00:37), and then discuss how WWE is changing how it counterprograms AEW while not leaving themselves open to anti-trust allegations (7:17). Then onto the recent USA Today article about the TNA/WWE relationship, and a discussion about how TNA is benefitting from working with WWE and how that compares to TNA's relationship with AEW (16:07). They also discuss Tony Khan's recent comments about contract tampering, AEW's history of adding time for injury, and the potential moves in and out of AEW (32:41). Then we move on to the announcement of All In 2025 and what it means for AEW, businesswise (1:00:31). Finally a quick check in about next week's All In at Wembley Stadium (1:10:18) before we wrap up with a discussion of NJPW's G1! (1:37:22)

Welcome to Episode 23, and we start off with the WWE and the developments in the TKO antitrust lawsuit (0:35), reactions to Summer Slam 2024 (13:35), Logan Paul's recent transphobic comments (28:33), and Shane McMahon's meeting with Tony Khan (38:28). Then we move over to AEW and take a look at the Collision residency (42:33), and discuss what impact Face vs Face matches have on business and if we have moved past traditional Face vs Heel matchups.(51:12). Then we look at the prospect of Wrestlemania in London before a surprise from our friends at Tunnel Talk (1:37:09)

Trish and Sarah are back for another episode, and kick off with an update on the Janel Grant case (0:39). They also discuss the Liv Morgan and Dom Mysterio storyline and the ways it echoes current events (6:07). Then a discussion on the changes to WWE's live event strategy and the business of Summerslam (13:16). We also take a look at the prospect of an AEW stadium show in the US (24:31). Then we get to the meat of our episode—AEW's successes and failures with their builds to both Blood and Guts and All In (41:36) We discuss what is actually behind Hangman's frustrating loss to Bryan Danielson, Mariah's turn on Toni Storm, Britt's feud with Mercedes Mone and more! Join us!

Your hosts return for Episode 21, where we dive into the highlights of the recent AEW/NJPW/CMLL PPV Forbidden Door (1:13). We discuss the Swerve/Ospreay match and developments in the title scene as we head towards Wembley, the disappointing Mox/Naito match and thoughts on Mox's future, and the returns of Britt Baker and Hangman Adam Page. Then we wrap up with a conversation about WWE's recent documentary release and their business outlook moving forward (1:35:34)

Bryan joins us for a discussion of Wrestling Media- past, present and future.

This week on the podcast, AEW is in a hole and dying and will not survive the crisis that was the Juneteenth Rating. Or will they? Your hosts explain why it's a fool's errand to look at any one week's ratings in isolation, and what factors could have contributed to the loss in viewers. (1:36) We also discuss what makes AEW unique and how they can use that to counter moves from WWE (33:10). Then it's tournament time as we review the G1 announcement and the reveal of the Owen tournament cards. (1:16:21). Finally, it's listener questions, and we got some good ones! (1:45:26)

Trish and Sarah are back for Episode 19! We begin with the fallout from NJPW's Dominion show, where we ask the question, could the Juniors main event Wrestle Kingdom? (1:55) We then move into a discussion of the Forbidden Door card so far and what talking point is driving us insane (30:06). We also breakdown the changes that are allowing former AAA wrestlers to appear on shows alongside CMLL talent (1:14:35). We then run through some WWE updates (1:22:28) Before getting into some listener questions and maybe banter? (1:35:15)

Trish and Sarah return for Episode 18! We kick off the show with reactions to Double or Nothing, both the show itself and the critical reaction surrounding it. (0:35). This leads us to a discussion about All In and the state of the ticket buys at the moment, as well as thoughts about possible matches. (22:47) We also talk about 18-34 ratings for Dynamite, and the state of the major AEW programs as we head into summer (52:52). Then it’s over to discuss the recent announcement of Collision’s residency in Arlington, TX (1:23:53). We wrap up with listener questions (1:33:15) and a check in with New Japan (1:41:55)

Trish and Sarah return for Episode 17 and it's a weighty one. They start by covering developments in the Janel Grant lawsuit (00:36). Then it's over to Paris for the WWE Backlash press conference and the Drew Gulak situation (10:08). Trish and Sarah then discuss the media reaction and the challenges of the changing media landscape (41:51). Then your hosts look at the changes to WWE business (1:16:24) and discuss how AEW are moving into the summer in their TV deal year. (1:24:30)