Wrestling Hypothesis

Wrestling Hypothesis

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Wrestling Hypothesis episodes

  • Episode 55: ADDRESSING COMMON CRITICISMS FANS HAVE ON AEW!

    Episode 55 covers Sammy Guevara & him REFUSING to comply with IMPACT’s plans for him at their tapings, what he refused to do & why, in a way, it could’ve WORKED for him, the alternative plan he pitched that was ultimately shut down, & why he had no right to veto his storylines (0:00); ADDRESSING the most common criticisms that fans have of the AEW product, & whether we agree or disagree with each of them: Are there TOO MANY tag matches on Dynamite? (22:17), is the Kenny Omega/Don Callis storyline NOT working? (38:06), & is Cody Rhodes OVERRATED? (55:25); & Triple H reveals that Edge wants to be involved in NXT after WrestleMania, & can it be ENOUGH to increase ratings for them? (1:14:42) This episode is sponsored by Precision Tax Firm, a company to reach out to for all your tax & financial issues! Shoot an email for more information at [email protected]

    1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 54: FALLOUT FROM ROYAL RUMBLE 2021!

    Episode 54 has thoughts on AEW & NJPW FINALLY forming their long-anticipated partnership, the details behind this arrangement, KENTA appearing at the end of AEW Dynamite & how they should utilize talent appearing on other promotions, & the news of NJPW getting their own weekly show back (0:00); a FULL REVIEW of the Royal Rumble event, including a nice callback in the Women’s Rumble match, looking at Bianca & Sasha for WrestleMania & the future of the Women’s Division, Kevin Owens as one of Roman Reigns' greatest rivals? & Edge winning the Royal Rumble (23:55); A CRAZY discussion of whether Daniel Bryan should have won the Rumble over Edge, & is he a weak opponent for Roman at WrestleMania? (44:25); & looking at Edge & Drew McIntyre & the likelihood of that happening (72:19). This episode is sponsored by Precision Tax Firm, a company to go to for all your tax & financial issues! Shoot an email for more information at [email protected]   

    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 53: WWE SELLS STREAMING RIGHTS FOR WWE NETWORK TO PEACOCK!

    Episode 53 opens with WWE entering an agreement with NBCUniversal to SELL their streaming rights for WWE Network EXCLUSIVELY to Peacock, how much the deal is for & how long it will last, why this is a GREAT thing for them, but how many of Peacock’s subscribers will actually CARE about WWE’s product? (0:00); How can WWE get engaging content out during dead periods of the year? (8:06); A FULL BREAKDOWN of the Royal Rumble (15:32), including our predictions for who RETURNS during the Reigns/Owens title match (17:27), who’s winning the WWE Title between Drew McIntyre & Goldberg, & has McIntyre’s title reign been WASTED? (20:32), our picks for who’s winning the Rumble matches (25:07 for the women's match, 35:14 for the men's match), & can SETH ROLLINS wrestling Roman Reigns at WrestleMania as heel vs. heel work? (43:20); & ending things with our own MOCK CARD for WrestleMania & what matches we see happening at the event this year (54:03). This episode is sponsored by Precision Tax Firm, a company to reach out to for all your tax & financial issues! Shoot an email to them for more information at [email protected]

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 52: IS THE CURRENT GENERATION OF TALENT SOFT?

    Episode 52 looks at Asuka’s state of flux right now, pitching an idea to have her COMPETE in the Women’s Royal Rumble Match, & comparing the situation to Brock Lesnar last year (0:00); Takeaways from The Undertaker on Joe Rogan’s podcast, including his belief that the current crop of talent are SOFT, what he may mean by this, & why he is both right & wrong (17:26); covering the news surrounding this year’s WrestleMania, including it once again being a two-night event, the confirmed location & venue, & fans being allowed in attendance (33:18); can WrestleMania still generate the same amount of buzz if they wait until the last-minute to confirm the card than if they plan in ADVANCE? (41:33); the rumored opponents WWE are considering for Roman Reigns for Mania, pitching an unlikely name to put him against, & how to book a RETIREMENT ANGLE for Daniel Bryan (51:10); NXT moving to a different night by the end of this year, & will Vince lessen his control after the move happens? (68:31); & Kenny Omega admits that more work should be done towards the AEW Women’s Division, & does elevating a division as a whole take time? (71:27) This episode is sponsored by Precision Tax Firm, a company to reach out to for all your tax & financial issues! Shoot an email for more information at [email protected] 

    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode 51: What is the NEXT STEP in the PURSUIT of an AEW & NJPW PARTNERSHIP?

    Episode 51 covers CARDI B (yes) being called out by Lacey Evans on Twitter & the likelihood of a match happening at WrestleMania, & the discussion of celebrities in wrestling & do they still work today? (0:00); a quick RECAP of Wrestle Kingdom 15’s big matches, including Kota Ibushi winning both the IWGP Intercontinental & Heavyweight Titles, & discussing the news of Jay White’s free agent status & what his likely destination is (36:54); what do Ibushi’s title wins mean for a PARTNERSHIP between NJPW & AEW?, & would a wrestling promotion DARE to host an event at the same time as WrestleMania? (44:52); Marty Scurll gone from ROH, what are his chances of a promotion picking him up?, & is he DONE in wrestling? (56:59); & the return of LIKE, LOVE OR HATE for the REUNION OF BULLET CLUB at Dynamite, & Kenny & Tara butt heads over the Good Brothers once again. (71:35) Also, some thoughts on the Capitol Hill Building Riots in Washington D.C. (25:48) This episode is sponsored by Precision Tax Firm, a company to reach out to for your tax & financial issues! Shoot an email for more information at [email protected] 

    1 hr 36 min
  • Episode 50: Answering YOUR Questions on Wrestling!

    It is the 50TH EDITION OF WRESTLING HYPOTHESIS! We put 2020 behind us as we look ahead to the new year! We give some more thoughts on Brodie Lee, including AEW’s EXCELLENT tribute show, ranting on those who attacked WWE for not properly tributing him & why it really isn’t a big deal (0:00); AEW RETIRES the AEW TNT Title to Brodie's son, “-1”, why we are anticipating the new title, & should it be a LIGHTWEIGHT title this time? (16:19); Should the Money in the Bank Ladder Match go back to being a WrestleMania-exclusive staple?, & the possibility of RANDY ORTON winning the contract this year?(33:58); our picks for the BEST UNDERTAKER GIMMICK (49:29); How is wrestling being appreciated & expanded on internationally?, & looking at the BIGGEST untapped markets currently (64:50); & a PING PONG GAME goes on in the background as we answer the TOUGH question of what WWE needs to change right now for a better overall product? (76:07) This episode is sponsored by Precision Tax Firm,  a company to reach out to for all your tax & financial issues! Shoot an email for more information at [email protected]  

    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 49: 2ND ANNUAL END-OF-YEAR AWARDS OF 2020!
    Episode 49 is the 2ND ANNUAL END-OF-YEAR AWARDS FOR 2020! We break down the defining moments of wrestling this year, how people will look back on 2020, & how will 2021 be for wrestling? We give & discuss our picks for the following categories: Moment of the Year (11:18), Breakout Star of the Year (19:11), Rivalry of the Year (34:08), Match of the Year (41:41), Tag Team of the Year (61:42), Female Wrestler of the Year (76:38), & Wrestler of the Year (96:23). As we cap off 2020, a big thank-you goes out to everyone who supported us this year! Much more to come in 2021! (This episode is dedicated to the life & memory of Jon Huber, aka Brodie Lee, fka Luke Harper. A tribute to him is located at 0:00. RIP)
    1 hr 58 min
  • Episode 48: Is WWE's expansion into other countries a GOOD thing for wrestling?
    Episode 48 has news on USA Network livid over this week's further decrease in RAW ratings, & calls for EDGIER content to return, why that really isn't the answer to their problems & what the issues really are (0:00); is Drew McIntyre BOX-OFFICE?, & what separates him from Roman Reigns in what they're doing (5:41); a NEW SHOW in the works for NXT coming in 2021, the news of NXT continuing to open up training facilities in other countries, and laying out why WWE further monopolizing wrestling has both pros & cons to it (32:48); Kenny Omega believes wrestling fans should DROP their expectations on wrestling & have an open mind, & why that is IMPOSSIBLE for people to do (57:37); & CM Punk's interesting (TROLLING?) response on the future of pro wrestling, & how this ties in to what Omega was saying about fans having expectations. (67:23)
    1 hr 18 min
  • Episode 47: 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Wrestling Hypothesis!

    Episode 47 is our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY show, & naming our favorite episodes we have done so far (6:05); the death of Pat Patterson, discussing the impact and legacy he has left on pro wrestling, & the long-standing myth of how he had to CONVINCE Vince McMahon to do the Royal Rumble match (0:00); the debut of LIKE, LOVE, OR HATE, and applying it to Kenny Omega winning the AEW World Championship from Jon Moxley (13:13); AEW partnering with IMPACT Wrestling a DONE DEAL, including a complete breakdown of the partnership, what does AEW gain from this deal?, & does IMPACT DESERVE the help? (17:56); Tony Khan considering splitting the AEW roster to Dark & Dynamite, & who would BENEFIT from starting fresh on a different show? (34:00); is there a WORLD WAR brewing in wrestling right now? (48:06); Tessa Blanchard no longer on AEW's radar, why this isn't surprising, & is she done? (48:39); & thoughts on Sting's ARRIVAL in AEW, Kenny believes it is the best wrestling debut EVER, can he work as a manager, & is he the one carrying the promotion in interest moving forward? (61:24) Big thanks to those who have watched our content over the past year! Many more to come!

    1 hr 29 min
  • Episode 46: Did Drew McIntyre NEED Roman Reigns?
    Episode 46 has thoughts on WWE having NO PLANS at all for Aleister Black & how this is frustrating, how the firing of Zelina Vega has not helped his case, why sending him down to NXT wouldn't help him, & did he have the potential to be the next UNDERTAKER? (0:00); a RECAP of Survivor Series 2020 & addressing the good & bad from the show, including Undertaker's UNDERWHELMING retirement ceremony & what would've made it more memorable, & did Drew McIntyre NEED Roman Reigns? (11:04); do you still CARE about Randy Orton? (32:30); Chris Jericho reveals his thoughts on inconsistencies in AEW's product, and ranting on WWE's over-reliance on comedy that doesn't work (35:42); & Undertaker believes that ROMAN REIGNS should've ended his WrestleMania Streak instead of Brock Lesnar, & what was Undertaker's LAST GREAT MATCH in his career? (41:29) (NOTE: Apologies for Kenny's audio quality)
    58 min

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