April 01, 2025

Wrestling Tonight: AEW DYNASTY PREVIEW | CM PUNK’S MANIA DREAM REALIZED | RIC FLAIR ACT HITS THE SENATE | DYNAMITE SET TO PASS NITRO AT SPRING BREAKTHRU

2 hours 42 minutes

Welcome to Wrestling Tonight, where we bring clarity, context, and deeper perspective to the stories shaping the wrestling world. In Episode 118, we preview AEW Dynasty 2025 — a card filled with major title defenses, personal rivalries, and defining moments across the AEW roster.

We break down the World Title main event between Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland, a match built on tension, psychological warfare, and AEW’s evolving identity. “Timeless” Toni Storm defends against Megan Bayne in a clash of showmanship and strength, while Kenny Omega puts his International Title on the line in a high-speed Triple Threat with Ricochet and “Speedball” Mike Bailey. We also look at Daniel Garcia vs. Adam Cole in a decisive TNT Championship match, a high-stakes ROH bout between Chris Jericho and Bandido, and the return of Rated FTR as they chase the Trios Titles.

From there, we turn to WWE, where CM Punk is officially set to headline WrestleMania 41 in a Triple Threat with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. We trace the build, its connection to Shield history, and the implications of Punk finally reaching the main event stage — years after walking away.

Also this week:

The “Ric Flair Act” is introduced in the North Carolina Senate, proposing a feasibility study for a professional wrestling Hall of Fame museum honoring the state’s rich wrestling heritage.
AEW Dynamite is set to air its 289th episode on April 16 at Spring BreakThru — officially surpassing WCW Monday Nitro’s run on Turner networks.
Ethan Page returns to TNA, entering the Rebellion main event alongside Joe Hendry and Frankie Kazarian for the World Title.
WWE announces the return of Evolution, its all-women’s premium live event, and inducts Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin from WrestleMania 13 into the WWE Hall of Fame as a “Legacy Match.”
Kevin Knight signs with AEW, five entrants are revealed for the 2025 Owen Hart Cup, and GCW’s Spring Break 9 includes a chaotic Senior Scramble that captures the indie spirit.

From AEW and WWE to GCW and TNA, this week’s stories are about legacy, evolution, and the moments that connect past, present, and future.

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April 01, 2025

Wrestling Tonight: AEW DYNASTY PREVIEW | CM PUNK’S MANIA DREAM REALIZED | RIC FLAIR ACT HITS THE SENATE | DYNAMITE SET TO PASS NITRO AT SPRING BREAKTHRU

2 hours 42 minutes

Also this week:

The “Ric Flair Act” is introduced in the North Carolina Senate, proposing a feasibility study for a professional wrestling Hall of Fame museum honoring the state’s rich wrestling heritage.
AEW Dynamite is set to air its 289th episode on April 16 at Spring BreakThru — officially surpassing WCW Monday Nitro’s run on Turner networks.
Ethan Page returns to TNA, entering the Rebellion main event alongside Joe Hendry and Frankie Kazarian for the World Title.
WWE announces the return of Evolution, its all-women’s premium live event, and inducts Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin from WrestleMania 13 into the WWE Hall of Fame as a “Legacy Match.”
Kevin Knight signs with AEW, five entrants are revealed for the 2025 Owen Hart Cup, and GCW’s Spring Break 9 includes a chaotic Senior Scramble that captures the indie spirit.