Before Roman Reigns enters the historic WWE Royal Rumble in Riyadh Roman Reigns he joined The Pat McAfee Show and delivered what many are calling his most "blunt" assessment of the WWE locker room since his return.

(2:03) Brian H. Waters explains why The Tribal Chief will return to the top of the WWE at WrestleMania and it all begins at The Rumble.

(7:56) Ava announces last Tuesday was her last appearance on NXT.

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The road to Wrestle Mania officially begins at the 2026 Royal Rumble, but who is next in-line to win! Also, we discuss Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship and is this the last time we see AJ Styles in a WWE ring.

(1:40) Intro

(12:53) What did you watch this week

(23:09) Tommaso Ciampa debuts on AEW Dynamite

(41:44) Who will WIn the Royal Rumble

(42:40) Will the Sami Zayn vs Drew McIntyre match dictate the Royal Rumble

(54:23) AJ Styles vs Gunther

(1:01:32) Women's Royal Rumble

(1:17:20) Men's Royal Rumble

(1:36:40) Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu...

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Ricky Sosa and Kuro are bringing eyes to the Black wrestlers in France with their viral entrance. Plus Athena sets Ring of Honor Wrestling record, Trick Williams receives high praise from Mark Henry since joining the Smackdown roster. Brian H. Waters covers this and so much more on this week's episode of Wrestling for the Culture.

Rundown:

(1:19) Ricky Sosa retains WXW European Championship

(3:57) kuro retains the APC World Championship

(7:22) Trick Williams main events Saturday Night's Main Event

(9:27) Jaida Parker cuts a babyface promo on Blake Monroe

(10:48) Athena reaches 1,140 days as champ

(12:35) Kali Armstrong named Fightful Rookie of the Year

(13:36) Swerve and Kevin Knight main event AEW Dynamite

(14:28) Elijah Holyfield talks transitioning from Football to Pro Wrestling

(16:28) Trey Miguel returns to TNA

(17:14) Cedric Alexander joins the System

(18:56) Ring of Honor recap

(19:16) Jonathan Gresham victorious at Beyond Wrestling and called out by Joseph A Game

(20:48) Joseline Navarro vs MJ Santana

(21:00) Isaiah Broner def Donovan Dijak

(21:13) Lots of Drama at MCW Pro Wrestling

(21:33) Myles Hawkins has a few options

(22:22). The Hype dissolve

(23:57) Savannah Evans wins the DCW Women's Title

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Is the "Megastar" hitting a virtual ceiling? 🛑

Everyone is talking about LA Knight and why his massive momentum feels like it’s being throttled. Is it the booking, the locker room, or something much more technical? In this episode of Break It Down w/ Brian H, Brian H. Waters dives deep into WWE Unreal Season 2.

WWE’s move into high-end virtual production isn't just about cool graphics—it's changing how talent is pushed, how promos are shot, and why some superstars fit the "new machine" better than others. He shares five things from the behind-the-scenes footage that explain the current status of the follwing WWE superstars:

LA Knight missing his opportunity (1:24).

Everyone loves Naomi (4:14)

Chelsea Green is Better than what Michael PS Hayes says she is (5:43)

R-Truth's story may have been a work (7:17)

Seth Rollins's best work is yet to come

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AJ Styles calls out Gunther at the 2025 Royal Rumble but Gunther wants AJ Styles career on the line! Is it worth it? Let's discuss. Join us live at 10:30pm ET(8:53) What did you watch this week?

(10:01) Big EVIL from New Japan Pro Wrestling is WWE Bound (14:21) Why is EVIL leaving NJPW and heading to WWE?(18:01) Tommaso Ciampa leaving WWE

(21:34) Could Tommaso Ciampa be the next king of the indies now that Matt Cardona is in WWE

(27:43) TNA makes their debut on AMC

(47:22) Jinder Mahal invovled in WXM (Wrestling Xtreme Mania) (50:34) LA Knight EXPOSED on WWE Unreal

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Finally Black Talent may get some visibility. This week on Wrestling For the Culture, Brian H. Waters discusses reports regarding WWE reportedly looking to push Black talent and sign more in their latest tryouts. (1:57). Plus he discusses Jaida Parker to become the cornerstone of NXT (6:35), Powerhouse Hobbs heading to WWE (9:20), The Rascalz joining AEW (11:39) and more. PLUS we have EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE from NWA Exodus.

Leon Slater misses TNA debut on AMC, wrestles Carmelo Hayes on Smackdown (13:59)

Trick Williams is heading to Saturday Night's Main Event (15:20)

Booker T. says Zilla Fatu is ready for NXT (16:22)

Jetspeed & Adam Page win AEW Trios Ttiles (17:46)

Ring of Honor: Honor Club 150 (20:10)

TNA Genesis (21:17)

Caine Carter Wins Heart of Texas Wrestler of the Year (22:00)

CCW/BRCW Yeow!: A Tribute To Jaka (22:21)

EWA Rage in the Cage 2026 (22:57)

JBoujii & Devious Cass made NWA Ddebut (23:40)

EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE FROM NWA EXODUS (25:12)

Pretty Boy Smooth signs long-term deal with NWA (27:11)

Blood Sweat Tears Wrestling Northeast Summit 2026 (27:56)

After a controversial finish and a returning Jacob Fatu, we have a brand new WWE Champion in Drew McIntyre! But can he carry WWE? Also, we discuss why Jacob Fatu ultimately cost Cody Rhodes the WWE Championship and more! Join us live at 10:30pm ET (1:40) Intro(16:22) NXT will crown a new champion(32:12) Is Ricky Saints Ready to Carry NXT?(58:54) Drew McIntyre becomes WWE Champion(1:14:12) Jacob Fatu returns Buy our merch https://www.wrestlingwrealm.com/Subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Wrestling_Wrealm Use the promo code WrestlingWrealm on SeatGeek to get $20 off your purchaseSubscribe to the Wrestling Wrealm on the following platformsYouTube http://bit.ly/WWYouTube1 Twitch http://bit.ly/WrealmTwitch ​Spotify http://bit.ly/WWSpotify1​ Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/WWItunes​https://www.patreon.com/Wrestling_Wrealm

Oba Femi shocked the world when he left NXT without losing the title, instead leaving it in the ring, while Trick Williams proves he is not scared of any star. Plus, why Willow Nightingale is outshining Kris Statlander and Mercedes Mone's crash out is leading to her taking a break.

The Rundown:

(3:01) Oba Femi leaves the NXT title in the ring

(5:45) Trick Williams steps up to Randy Orton

(6:59) Carmelo Hayes is Smackdown's workhorse

(8:36) WWE reportedly sees Oba Femi as the only-call up that's a franchise player

(10:11) Willow Nightingale continues to shine

(11:20) Mercedes Mone takes a break from AEW

(12:15) The Demand shit it down on AEW Collision

(14:47) Eli Knight wins ROW Glory Championship

(14:58) Alexis Littlefoot retains the HCW Women's Heritage Title

(15:17) Alexandra Quiinn and Mercy win the HCW Women's Tag Team Titles

(16:11) Isaiah Broner wins the Extreme Intense United States Championship

(16:41) Angelo Carter def. Nyla Rose

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THE WRESTLING WREALM IS BACK IN 2026 AND WE ARE CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF THE WRESTLING WREALM! ALSO, WE DISCUSS WHY 2026 COULD BE THE MOST IMPORTANT YEAR IN PRO-WRESTLING! JOIN US LIVE AS WE START THE CELEBRATION!

(1:40) The 15th year of the Wrestling Wrealm kicks off now

(5:40) The beginning days of Brian H. Waters and The Real Dwayne Allen

(8:06) In Year 10, the Wrestling Wrealm NOW Podcast was created. Today we celebrate 200!

(11:31) What's coming in year 15 of the Wrestling Wrealm!

(14:14) Preview of the lokback of 15 years

(18:10) Wrestling for the Culture returns in 2026

(30:12) A look back at Season 1 til now

(43:24) Trick Williams, Oba Femi, Jordynne Grace and Je'Von Evans lead to a new shift in pro wrestling

(1:00:02) Matt Cardona officially signs with WWE

(1:04:01) Tanahasi retires from pro wrestling

(1:04:23) Yota Tsuji becomes the IWGP champion

(1:16:43) MJF, Willow Nightingale, Mark Briscoe, Ricochet win AEW gold to kick off 2026

(1:23:32) TNA debuts on AMC

(1:45:32) WWE Raw Stranger Things Recap

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Black wrestlers are turning the wrestling world UPSIDE DOWN! 🌎 Willow Nightingale just did the unthinkable to Mercedes, Trick Williams is finally heading to the Blue Brand, and a celebrity working backstage at WWE. Brian H. Waters has this and more on this week's #WrestlingForTheCulture

(1:20) — THE UPSET: Willow Nightingale Dethrones Mercedes!

(4:22) — SMACKDOWN’S NEW ERA: Trick Williams is officially called up.

(6:08) — MELO DON’T MISS: Carmelo Hayes’ first US Title defense.

(8:08) — A TOP 5 STAR? Is Naomi finally getting the respect she deserves?

(10:14) — END OF AN ERA: Mercedes Martinez announces her retirement.

(11:11) — BACKSTAGE VIBES: The New Day meets KevOnStage!

(14:20) — HISTORY MADE: Dontay Khalifa wins the Inaugural Collective Title.

(15:00) — NWA NEW ADDITION? JBoujii & Pretty Boy Smooth hunt the Tag Titles.

(16:18) — GABLE STEVESON: The truth about his WWE exit.