0:30 - Epilepsy & Seizures Tangent
2:30 - Westboro Baptist Church & Religious Extremism
11:50 - Wrestling News: Roster Moves & Returns
14:00 - Powerhouse Hobbs Leaves AEW for WWE
24:00 - Tony Khan's Creative Control Comments
26:50 - AEW vs WWE Perception & Talent Comparison
33:00 - Tiffany Stratton's Return from Injury
37:50 - Character Development Issues in WWE
45:30 - Baron Corbin's Bizarre AEW Creative Pitch (Don Callis Family Biker Gang)
51:30 - NWO Comparisons & Faction Building
54:10 - R-Truth Retirement Plans
56:30 - CM Punk Retiring at 50
58:30 - WWE's Aging Roster & Future Stars
1:02:00 - Cody Rhodes & Fan Interaction After Shows
1:14:40 - Rikishi Complains About WWE Ticket Prices
1:18:30 - Legends Contract & Complimentary Tickets
1:19:00 - CJ Perry (Lana) Returns to Wrestling & Stand-Up Comedy
1:28:50 - Nikki Bella's Drinking Habits Controversy
1:31:20 - Wrap-Up & Patreon Plug

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WWE RAW GERMANY RECAP

0:00 - Intro & international tour discussion

4:18 - Women's tag championship setup, Rio & Rio name

15:12 - El Grande Americano vs Jovan Evans

27:25 - Liv & Roxy confront Finn Bálor

30:35 - CM Punk/Finn Bálor Belfast match announced

43:58 - Women's triple threat tag match

50:17 - Stephanie Vaquer attacked by Raquel Rodriguez

56:00 - Jay Uso & Alpha Academy segment

1:04:05 - AJ Styles vs Gunther (confusing finish)

1:10:09 - Bronson Reed & Theory vs Dragon Lee & Penta

1:13:45 - Adam Pierce vs Bron Breaker confrontation (SEGMENT OF THE NIGHT)

1:33:56 - Final thoughts & show review

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0:00 - Intro
0:26 - CM Punk's Republican Baby Raper Comments Controversy
1:38 - ICE Shooting Incident Discussion
3:49 - Political Climate & Extremism
12:24 - Ariana Grande & Wicked Discourse
17:32 - Jake "Something" Doyle Joins AEW
30:31 - WWE Roster Call-Ups: Grace, Williams, Legend, Evans
32:40 - Jade Cargill: The Unintentional Vader
39:10 - WrestleMania 2026 Predictions
41:10 - CM Punk Directing Movies & VHS Series
43:00 - Hollywood's Creativity Crisis & Streaming vs Theaters
52:07 - Netflix vs Paramount: Warner Bros $82B Acquisition Battle
64:00 - TNA Lands AMC Deal Thanks to WWE Partnership
73:00 - Tony Schiavani's WWE Hall of Fame Comments
81:33 - Chris Jericho to TNA Rumors & Mohawk Jericho
88:20 - Outro & Plug

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[0:00-0:20] Opening banter - Joe making Jade Cargill references, Anthony catching up on wrestling news
[2:00-2:30] Introduction and show setup - Discussing Monday Night Raw's quality issues
[2:30-4:00] Raw show structure critique - Too many women's matches, lack of coherent booking, disappointing for live Brooklyn audience
[4:30-5:30] Kabuki Warriors vs Rhea/IyO Sky tag match - Best match of the night, good action but questionable placement as opener
[9:30-13:00] Asuka/Shayna Basler Twitter incident - Cultural misunderstanding about toughness compliment
[14:30-15:30] Stranger Things promotion - Just a van, no actors, completely underwhelming tie-in
[22:30-25:00] Gunther/AJ Styles segment - Gunther looking weak, poor booking decisions
[29:00-32:00] Maxxine vs Becky Lynch - Too much time given, Maxine too green for featured spot
[21:30-22:30] Stephanie Vaquer injury angle - Rushed off TV despite being over with fans
[33:00-35:00] Paul Heyman group criticism - None ready for main event spots except possibly Drew McIntyre
[34:00-35:00] Logan Paul/Austin Theory promo - Disconnected and ineffective
[38:00-44:00] CM Punk main event - Stumbling through promos, match with Bron Breaker was sloppy
[40:00-48:00] Bron Breakker concerns - Too green, dangerous spots, needs shorter matches
[49:00-52:00] Liv Morgan return - Poorly positioned after multiple women's matches, crowd was dead
[54:00-58:00] Judgment Day storyline - Falling apart, no clear direction for members
[58:00-1:05:00] Overall show critique - Poorly structured, felt like contractually obligated content
[1:05:00-1:08:00] International shows vs US shows - Better matches given to international audiences
[1:05:00-1:07:00] Saudi Arabia performance center discussion
[1:09:00-1:13:00] Commercial breaks - Excessive ads on Netflix, VPN workarounds
[1:13:00-end] Wrap-up and closing thoughts

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Joe and Anthony discuss the current state of wrestling, focusing on WWE’s use of old footage, the Netflix deal, and the value of nostalgia content. They critique modern wrestling’s creative direction, the risks wrestlers take for fan approval, and the business of monetizing archival material. The conversation also touches on personalities like Chris Jericho, Mr. Beast, and the challenges wrestlers face after retirement, ending with commentary on the cyclical nature of wrestling trends and media.

0:00 – WWE vault, nostalgia, and old footage
4:00 – Classic wrestling humor, Andre the Giant stories
15:00 – Humanizing wrestlers, behind-the-scenes moments
40:00 – Modern wrestling risks, fan influence, dangerous spots
1:00:00 – WWE’s business model, YouTube/Netflix monetization
1:15:00 – WWE creative team, bureaucracy, and lack of vision
1:25:00 – Chris Jericho rumors, nostalgia pops, closing thoughts
1:29:35 – End


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Anthony Missionary Thomas breaks down the latest Monday Night Raw from the Kia Center in Orlando! With Joe on vacation, Missionary goes solo to deliver his unfiltered thoughts on the new streaming format, wild backstage drama, and all the in-ring action.

In this episode:

The Vision’s new member and Paul Heyman’s mic work
CM Punk’s return and his face-off with Bron Breaker
The Vince McMahon retirement lawsuit and behind-the-scenes revelations
Women’s division shakeups and Nikki Bella
Gunther’s dominance, R-Truth’s comedy, and the USOs’ tag team triumph
Crossover moments, and quirks of watching WWE on Netflix

Plus, Missionary tackles fan reactions, wrestler injuries, and the ever-evolving landscape of pro wrestling. 


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Join Joe for a solo, unfiltered, and hilarious holiday episode! From reflections on Christmas with pets and family, to rants about podcasting gear, wrestling fandoms, and the wild world of sports, Joe covers it all. Whether you’re here for the wrestling takes, the football rants, or just the laughs, this episode is packed with relatable moments and sharp commentary.


00:00 – Holiday Greetings & Pet Talk
Joe opens with holiday wishes, muses on family vs. loved ones, and shares thoughts on pets during the holidays.

00:53 – Cats, Dogs, and Family Gatherings
Why cats hate big family parties, and the chaos of holiday get-togethers.

01:38 – Podcasting Gear & Tech Rants
Joe’s take on podcasting equipment, tech confusion, and the reality of most podcasters.

03:41 – Car Comforts & Boomer Habits
A funny look at new car features, seat warmers, and refusing modern comforts.

05:41 – Solo Shows & Audience Preferences
Joe reflects on solo podcasting, being a polarizing host, and the “Friends” effect.

07:23 – Midwest Vibes & Listener Dynamics
How regional differences affect audience reactions and the nature of podcast “fans.”

10:06 – Wrestling Fandom & Internet Drama
Diving into wrestling fandom, online arguments, and the absurdity of defending companies on Christmas.

13:04 – Truth, History, and Wrestling Narratives
Why wrestling stories are all about perspective, and how history is written by the winners.

16:48 – Social Media, Memes, and Influencers
Joe’s take on Instagram, memes, and the weirdness of influencer culture.

20:00 – Toxicity in Fandoms & Discord Community
Comparing wrestling fans to other fandoms, and inviting nice people to join the Discord.

22:18 – Wrestling Stories, CTE, and Athlete Choices
A deep dive into wrestling injuries, CTE, and the choices athletes make.

28:50 – Sports Rants: Chiefs, Patriots, and Quarterbacks
Joe’s passionate takes on NFL teams, quarterbacks, and the downfall of the Chiefs.

36:00 – Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Pop Culture
A hilarious critique of celebrity relationships and pop music.

37:50 – Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and Football Legends
Why Aaron Rodgers is a “gigantic douchebag” and why Joe will always defend Tom Brady.

38:47 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
Joe thanks the audience, teases more content, and signs off with holiday wishes.

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– Intro & Holiday Banter
– Show Length & Review Philosophy
– Sports Podcasts & Seth Everywhere
– Nikki Bella Segment & Rumors
– Wrestling Rumors & Conspiracy Theories
– Bronson Reed & Promo Styles
– Maxine, Becky Lynch, and Women’s Division
– AJ Styles’ Role & Hair Talk
– Jevon Evans’ Match & Enhancement Talent
– Raquel, Judgment Day, and Storyline Threads
– Bailey vs. Roxy & Character Development
– Gunther’s Segment & Heel Work
– Main Event Setup: Punk & Mysterio vs. Reed & Theory
– Logan Paul Speculation & Closing Thoughts

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LuFisto and Evil Dos cover the AAA GUERRA DE TITANES December 20th show. 

• Rey Mysterio & Rey Fenix vs. El Grande Americano & Dominik Mysterio
  Dragon Lee vs. El Hijo del Vikingo
• AAA World Cruiserweight Championship Triple Threat Match: Laredo Kid (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Jack Cartwheel
• Niño Hamburguesa & Mr. Iguana vs. Bravo Americano & Rayo Americano vs. Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde vs. La Parka & Octagón Jr.
• Carnival of Carnage Match: The Wyatt Sicks vs. Pagano, Psycho Clown, Dave the Clown & Murder Clown
• AAA Latin American Championship Match: El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. vs. Ethan Page
• Las Tóxicas vs. Natalya, Faby Apache & Lola Vice

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Joe and Anthony dust off the old Shitbox and take listener voicemails about the final match of John Cena and where he goes after WWE. 

- Old entertainers get cancelled.
- political stances about rural areas of the US
- Cena voicemails

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