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It's Thursday, and you know what that means! It is time to walk through those Tavern doors and order up a round of professional wrestling coverage from The Two Bad Chads! This week we talk AEW and all the happenings of the week! Make sure you go to theturnbuckletavern.com for all your Tavern needs!

The RAWDOWN boys discuss all of the news coming out of RAW and Smackdown and get you caught up on all of the news happening inside and outside the ropes in WWE. Everything is on the table. This is just the tip of the iceberg with all of the stories and news going on in the WWE. Let's talk about it and everything else in the WWE Universe! WWE RAW, WWE Smackdown, NXT... It's all there! Come get your best weekly fix for all things WWE on The RAWDOWN, right here at The Turnbuckle Tavern! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, SHARE, & CLICK THE BELL! TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Go to theturnbuckletavern.com for all your Tavern needs!

This week on Wrestling Tonight, we’re bringing you a quick-hitter episode packed with all the top stories in wrestling! We’re talking the reunion of The Bloodline and looking forward to their epic WarGames match at WWE Survivor Series. The original team—Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and Sami Zayn—will clash with Solo Sikoa’s new faction, featuring Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa. This family feud is set to explode in high-stakes WarGames action, and we can’t wait to break it all down for you.

We’ll also dive into the debut of the Women’s United States Championship, announced by General Manager Nick Aldis on SmackDown, as WWE aims to expand and elevate the women’s division. With the inaugural champion yet to be crowned, anticipation is high for who will claim this groundbreaking title. The WWE Women’s Division is about to be reshaped, and we’ll keep you up-to-date with all the latest details.

In other major news, NXT defeated AEW Dynamite in the ratings on Wednesday night, drawing viewers with a nostalgia-packed episode from the former ECW Arena. Legendary ECW stars made surprise returns, with Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley putting Ethan Page through a table, plus appearances from Rhyno, Nunzio, and Tony Mamaluke. This win for NXT intensifies the ratings rivalry between WWE and AEW, making the competition fiercer than ever before.

We’ll also break down Kenny Omega’s surprise appearance at NJPW’s Power Struggle, where he confronted Gabe Kidd in a worked shoot confrontation that was exceptionally well done. This shocking moment has sparked buzz about a potential Wrestle Dynasty showdown, and we’ll discuss what this means for Omega’s future in NJPW.

Other quick-hit highlights include Julia Hart’s eerie return vignette on AEW Collision, Moose’s X-Division title win in TNA, and Michael Hayes’ time off from WWE, with Bobby Roode stepping in to co-produce Bloodline segments. Plus, we’ll talk about the latest updates in AEW and WWE programming that are making waves across the wrestling world.

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Stay tuned as we cover WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, and all the biggest stories from around the wrestling world! Don’t forget to subscribe and jump into the comments to join the conversation!

It's Monday morning, and you know what that means! The week is just getting started here at The Tavern, and we are kicking it off with a brand new Turnbuckle Debate as The Two Bad Chads, and Freemz are joined by Pro Wrestling Conquest co-owner and promoter Derek Stowers! We have three brand new debate topics where we ask will ROH be successful with a TV deal; should The Young Bucks have lost the AEW Tag Team Championships; and does Goldberg deserve a retirement match? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to theturnbuckletavern.com for all your Tavern needs!

It's time for the 16th episode of our journey through NXT TAKEOVERS (2014-2021), and we’re in for a thrilling ride! We’re revving up the DELOREAN as we make our 16th stop in the TAKEOVER catalog. Episode 16 of Season 6 drops this Friday, featuring ACEFIELD RETRO alongside MATT'S IN THE COOLER for a deep dive into an action-packed series of events!

This week, we’ll review two exciting events: 31 (October 4, 2020) and War Games (December 6, 2020). Our featured matches include Kyle O'Reilly challenging Finn Bálor for the NXT Championship at 31, and the men's WarGames match between The Undisputed Era and the team led by Pat McAfee as the main event at War Games.

We’ll cover all the usual NXT/WWE happenings, including title changes, new debuts, and the significance of the movements sparked in NXT. Join us as we explore the future stars and the efforts to engage fans who have become disenchanted with the WWE product, scratching that nostalgic itch many are craving.

Don’t forget to grab your weekly Shot of Nostalgia at 7 PM Eastern to keep Flashback Friday alive! And as always, tip your bartenders & learn from the past!

Welcome to Brace for Impact — Episode 68! Acefield Retro is flying solo this week as we dive into the biggest moments from TNA Bound For Glory 2024, which took place in Detroit. This year’s event marked the most-attended Bound For Glory in over a decade, with Matt and Jeff Hardy capturing the TNA World Tag-Team Championships in a chaotic Full Metal Mayhem match. Matt Hardy’s emotional post-match promo, declaring that TNA WILL NOT DIE, set the tone for an unforgettable night of action.

We also discussed the unfortunate injury to Chris Bey, who suffered a neck injury during a high-impact spot with the Hardy Boys at the iMPACT! taping. Thankfully, Bey underwent successful surgery and has shown incredible resilience during his recovery. TNA Wrestling is covering all of his medical expenses, and the outpouring of support from fans and fellow wrestlers has been overwhelming, with a GoFundMe campaign raising over $85,000 to assist with his recovery.

In other news, AJ Styles declined his TNA Hall of Fame induction, explaining he didn’t want to be honored while still an active competitor. Despite TNA’s plans to induct him, AJ’s decision came as a personal choice. We also highlighted Mike Santana’s emotional victory over Moose at Bound For Glory, reflecting on his incredible comeback journey after a serious knee injury.

Looking ahead, TNA Genesis 2025 in Dallas is just around the corner, and the excitement is building for what promises to be another major event for TNA Wrestling. Plus, we covered the breaking news of JBL joining the AAA ownership group, signaling big things ahead for the legendary Mexican promotion.

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It's Thursday, and you know what that means! It is time to walk through those Tavern doors and order up a round of professional wrestling coverage from The Two Bad Chads! This week we talk AEW and all the happenings of the week! Make sure you go to theturnbuckletavern.com for all your Tavern needs!

The RAWDOWN boys discuss all of the news coming out of RAW and Smackdown and get you caught up on all of the news happening inside and outside the ropes in WWE. Everything is on the table. This is just the tip of the iceberg with all of the stories and news going on in the WWE. Let's talk about it and everything else in the WWE Universe! WWE RAW, WWE Smackdown, NXT... It's all there! Come get your best weekly fix for all things WWE on The RAWDOWN, right here at The Turnbuckle Tavern! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, SHARE, & CLICK THE BELL! TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Go to theturnbuckletavern.com for all your Tavern needs!

Join Chad and Acefield Retro for the ultimate wrestling recap show WRESTLING TONIGHT! This week, we’re diving deep into the action from WWE CROWN JEWEL in Saudi Arabia, where CODY RHODES took down GUNTHER, LIV MORGAN triumphed over NIA JAX, and SOLO SIKOA scored a major victory by pinning ROMAN REIGNS in a thrilling six-man tag match. But that’s not all—we’ll also explore WWE’s new Independent Development (ID) program, designed to support indie wrestlers on their path to WWE. We’ll discuss the benefits of this initiative, including enhanced training and career opportunities, and how it could transform the indie wrestling landscape. However, we won’t shy away from the concerns, such as potential talent monopolization, creative pressures, and the implications for AEW and other promotions. Plus, we’ll compare this new program to WWE’s previous NXT UK efforts to understand its broader impact. In addition to all this, we’ll touch on the noise surrounding Vince McMahon potentially launching a new non-wrestling entertainment company—what could that mean for the wrestling world and beyond? Join us for our quick hitter news segment where we break down all the latest in wrestling and preview the week ahead across WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, GCW, NWA, MLW, AAA Lucha, and more. If it’s making waves in the wrestling community, we’re covering it! Don’t forget to subscribe, engage with us in the comments, and become part of the conversation!

It's Monday morning, and you know what that means! The week is just getting started here at The Tavern, and we are kicking it off with a brand new Turnbuckle Debate as The Two Bad Chads, and Colton are joined by wrestling media personality Ella Jay! We have three brand new debate topics where we ask who should dethrone NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez: Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, or Zaria; are we on the verge of a tag-team renaissance in WWE; and are The Elite working with the BCC or will they take down BCC? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so to make sure you do not miss anything, go to theturnbuckletavern.com for all your Tavern needs!