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Join host Lee Houston and co-host David "Marvel" Burton as they dive deep into the biggest stories across the professional wrestling and entertainment landscapes. From match card breakdowns to post-show fallout, get direct, unfiltered analysis and honest debates on everything happening in the ring and on screen.

• WWE & NXT: Breakdowns of weekly action, call-up strategies, and upcoming championship showdowns.
• TNA & AEW: Full coverage of major pay-per-view developments, title defenses, and tournament runs.
• Lucha Libre & Global Action: Comprehensive previews and reactions for AAA, international specials, and major crossovers.
• Pop Culture & Entertainment: News on upcoming streaming releases, blockbuster movie timelines, and industry headlines.

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In this episode of WrestlingTracks Entertainment, Lee Houston sets the record straight right off the bat with a quick apology and correction regarding the AI-generated Kang clip from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania played on the previous show. We clear the air: it wasn't real footage, and it has zero connection to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday—even if the Marvel hype is already building for the massive slate ahead.From there, we dive straight into a loaded weekend across the entire wrestling landscape. We preview the big action heading toward August 30th across AEW, WWE NXT, AAA, and New Japan Pro-Wrestling, along with a full breakdown of tonight’s stacked AEW card live from the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.Tonight's Highlights & Lineup:

• On-Air Correction: Setting the facts straight on the viral AI Marvel clip and looking ahead to Avengers: Doomsday.
• AEW Matchups:
  • TBS Championship: Mercedes Moné vs. Kris Statlander
  • Hikaru Shida vs. Persephone
  • Continental Classic Quarterfinals: Jon Moxley vs. "Switchblade" Jay White
  • Continental Classic Quarterfinals: Nigel McGuinness vs. Hechicero
  • Kenny Omega & The Young Bucks vs. The Don Callis Family (Mark Davis, Kyle Fletcher & Lance Archer)
  • Will Ospreay & United Empire (HENARE & Francesco Akira) vs. The Don Callis Family (Brian Cage, Lance Archer & Rocky Romero)
• Weekend Breakdown: What to watch across Peacock, YouTube, and pay-per-view as the road to All In London continues.

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Chaos & The Road AheadFirst things first—we want to sincerely apologize for the slight technical difficulties and audio hiccups during this session! We had to go old-school on a few things to get this out to you, but we appreciate your continued love, patience, and support.

• The Paul Heyman Playbook: Can Oba Femi or anyone else truly trust Paul Heyman? We break down the track record from Brock Lesnar and CM Punk to Roman Reigns.
• Sunday Night's Main Event & Raw Tournaments: Looking ahead to the massive tournament finals and the road to Mexico City against Roman Reigns.
• The Intimidation Factor of Jacob Fatu: Why nobody in the locker room wants smoke with Jacob Fatu.
• NXT & Crossover Chaos: Breaking down the fatal four-way title scene featuring Tony D’Angelo, Mike Santana, Oba Femi, and more.
• Doomsday & Pop Culture Breakdown: Exclusive movie audio reactions, Kang/Avengers tie-ins, and the countdown to Avengers: Doomsday. (We have to inform you that it's just been discovered the clip is an ai creation. it's not a real scene, although well done!)
• NJPW & International Waves: Jeff Cobb's return, Konosuke Takeshita’s IWGP title defense at Destruction in Kobe, and the state of two-night pay-per-views.
• The Great PPV Run-Time Debate: Are pay-per-views getting way too long? A look back at WrestleMania 35 vs. modern marathon shows.
• 1992 Nostalgia & Retro Rewind: Reliving classic WarGames, Steve Austin before Stone Cold, Ric Flair, and Sting.

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First things first—we want to sincerely apologize for the slight technical difficulties and audio hiccups during this session! We had to go old-school on a few things to get this out to you, but we appreciate your continued love, patience, and support.

• The Paul Heyman Playbook: Can Oba Femi or anyone else truly trust Paul Heyman? We break down the track record from Brock Lesnar and CM Punk to Roman Reigns.
• Sunday Night's Main Event & Raw Tournaments: Looking ahead to the massive tournament finals and the road to Mexico City against Roman Reigns.
• The Intimidation Factor of Jacob Fatu: Why nobody in the locker room wants smoke with Jacob Fatu.
• NXT & Crossover Chaos: Breaking down the fatal four-way title scene featuring Tony D’Angelo, Mike Santana, Oba Femi, and more.
• Doomsday & Pop Culture Breakdown: Exclusive movie audio reactions, Kang/Avengers tie-ins, and the countdown to Avengers: Doomsday. (We have to inform you that it's just been discovered the clip is an ai creation. it's not a real scene, although well done!)
• NJPW & International Waves: Jeff Cobb's return, Konosuke Takeshita’s IWGP title defense at Destruction in Kobe, and the state of two-night pay-per-views.
• The Great PPV Run-Time Debate: Are pay-per-views getting way too long? A look back at WrestleMania 35 vs. modern marathon shows.
• 1992 Nostalgia & Retro Rewind: Reliving classic WarGames, Steve Austin before Stone Cold, Ric Flair, and Sting.

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Hosts Lee Houston and David ("Marvel") Burton are back to break down all the biggest news across the professional wrestling landscape!In this action-packed episode:

• Honoring a Legend: We pay our respects to the late, great Dory Funk Jr. and reflect on the incredible, century-long impact of the Funk family legacy.
• Road to Mexico & Big Events: We dive into WWE’s upcoming World Championship tournament leading to Mexico, the massive news surrounding TNA’s returning Lockdown pay-per-view, and AEW’s stacked All In card at Wembley Stadium featuring Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, Mercedes Moné, and more.
• The Ultimate Nostalgia Trip: Take a walk down memory lane with us as we talk about the lost art of VHS tapes, VCRs, ordering 90s pay-per-views, and the unedited madness of original ECW!

Tune in every week for non-stop wrestling analysis, hilarity, and real fan perspectives!Listen now on Spotify, iHeartRadio, and everywhere you get your pods! Check out our full platform list at linktr.ee/wtracks.This episode is brought to you by Backup Deliveries and More, LLC. They put the "D" in delivery! If you need a reliable service or if you are a driver with a CDL looking for great pay, call them today at 888-712-2587 or 817-204-7259. Visit them at wegotbackup.com or find them on Facebook.
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What’s going on, everybody? Lee Houston and David Burton are in the house, and we are coming off an absolutely incredible weekend of professional wrestling. If you thought the ring was on fire, wait until you hear this breakdown.
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the massive fallout from the weekend's biggest events. We talk about the brutal reality of taking bumps (major props to those taking powerbombs on the apron—the ring is not a trampoline!), break down the shocking title changes, and discuss what’s next for the championship picture across the board.
But we aren't stopping there. We're looking ahead to a historic weekend of wrestling, previewing the massive AEW All In pay-per-view at Wembley Stadium, NXT Heatwave, and hyping up the action from AAA.
On a more serious note, Lee and David take a moment to discuss the tragic news of a former wrestling star's recent ALS diagnosis, raising awareness for the cause and calling for the return of the Ice Bucket Challenge to support those battling this disease.
Episode Highlights:
Weekend Recap: Breaking down the biggest bumps, title changes, and fallout from a massive weekend in wrestling.
Championship Shakeups: Discussing the new champions and what it means for the future of the divisions.
Global Wrestling Previews: AEW All In at Wembley Stadium, NXT Heatwave, and AAA.
Wrestling Community News: Raising ALS awareness, standing with the community, and bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge.
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What’s going on, everybody! Lee Houston and David Burton are in the house, and we are coming off an absolutely incredible weekend of professional wrestling on WrestlingTracks! If you thought the ring was on fire, wait until you hear this breakdown.In this episode, we’re diving deep into the massive fallout from the weekend's biggest events. We talk about the brutal reality of taking bumps (major props to those taking powerbombs on the apron—the ring is not a trampoline!), break down the shocking title changes, and discuss what’s next for the championship picture across the board.But we aren't stopping there. We're looking ahead to a historic weekend of wrestling, previewing the massive AEW All In pay-per-view at Wembley Stadium, NXT Heatwave, and hyping up the action from AAA.On a more serious note, Lee and David take a moment to discuss the tragic news of a former wrestling star's recent ALS diagnosis, raising awareness for the cause and calling for the return of the Ice Bucket Challenge to support those battling this disease.Episode Highlights:

• Weekend Recap: Breaking down the biggest bumps, title changes, and fallout from a massive weekend in wrestling.
• Championship Shakeups: Discussing the new champions and what it means for the future of the divisions.
• Global Wrestling Previews: AEW All In at Wembley Stadium, NXT Heatwave, and AAA.
• Wrestling Community News: Raising ALS awareness, standing with the community, and bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge.
  
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• 🏆 Championship Moves & AEW Fallout: We look at Willow Nightingale’s historic Grand Slam achievement, Nyla Rose taking the TBS Title, and Andrade capturing the AEW National Championship.
• 🩸 Hardcore Battles & Faction War Drama: Revisiting Chris Jericho unleashing "The Painmaker" against Ciampa, Edge & Christian taking on the Death Riders, and Jon Moxley’s brutal clash with Will Ospreay.
• ☀️ SummerSlam Card Predictions: Breaking down the stacked matchups—from Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi and Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins to $100,000 on a pole with Danhausen and Dominic!
• 📡 WWE Satellite Radio Returns: Discussing WWE's announcement to launch an exclusive Sirius satellite radio series.
• 🎭 Special Announcement - Hamilton Virtual Open Call: Details on the virtual open call for Hamilton running through August 7th! Don't throw away your shot!
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Join host Lee Houston as he breaks down an action-packed week across the professional wrestling landscape and beyond! From blockbuster marquee match predictions for WWE SummerSlam and AEW Redemption to candid rants in the Executive Decision segment, Lee leaves no stone unturned. Plus, stay tuned for special announcements regarding virtual auditions for Broadway's Hamilton and an exclusive trailer check-in for the thriller film The Obsession.
WWE SummerSlam Preview (Minneapolis, MN)Lee dives deep into the upcoming two-night blockbuster at U.S. Bank Stadium, featuring top-tier matchups:

• World Title Clashes: CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes (WWE Championship), Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins (World Heavyweight Championship), and Sami Zayn vs. Finn Bálor.
• Marquee Attractions: Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell, Penta vs. Chad Gable for the Intercontinental Championship, and Nick Aldis stepping out of the GM role to face Gunther.
• Divisions On Fire: Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky, a Fatal 5-Way for the Interim Women's Championship, and the surprise return of Baron Corbin alongside Trick Williams!
• High Stakes & Grudge Matches: Danhausen vs. Dominik Mysterio with $100,000 on the line, plus Bloodline faction warfare.

A full match-by-match breakdown live from the Bell Centre:

• AEW World Title: Kenny Omega vs. Kevin Knight ("The Jet").
• Women's Championship Action: Thekla vs. Willow Nightingale, and Hikaru Shida vs. Mayu Iwatani for the TBS Title.
• Grudge & Multi-Man Chaos: Bang Bang Gang vs. War Dogs in a Double-Chain Tag Match, a 6-Way Ladder Match for the International Title #1 Contendership, and the Bucks facing John Moxley & Will Ospreay.

• Thekla & Stardom: Lee airs his unfiltered thoughts on attitude in the locker room and what needs to change.
• Brody Lee Jr.: Addressing the 14-year-old legacy star—why school comes first right now, while praising Tony Khan's standing contract offer for when he turns 18.
• Ronda Rousey Retrospective: Looking back at Rousey's wrestling tenure, how initial star power shifted, and why her departure was ultimately for the best.

• Broadway's Hamilton Open Call: Information on virtual auditions for singers and rappers (Ages 18+). Submissions due August 7th ([tinyurl.com/hamilton-26](https://tinyurl.com/hamilton-26) / [email protected]).https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1572104268262110&set=a.476103661195515
• Movie Spotlight: A trailer feature for the psychological thriller The Obsession (In Theaters May 15).
• Back to School: Reminders to gear up for the school year at your local Walmart.

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With Lee under the weather and taking a backseat, David Burton steps into the driver's seat to steer tonight’s episode! But don’t worry, the heat is still fully turned up on Wrestlingtracks Entertainment.Here’s what’s on the slate for tonight's ride:

• Unmasking the Drama: David and Lee dive into the recent Penta fan fest incident—was it an unauthorized line-crossing, or are fans overreacting to the face paint under the mask?
• World Cup & Politics: A quick nod to Spain’s victory in the 2026 World Cup, alongside some classic off-the-cuff commentary on Donald Trump.
• Saturday Night’s Main Event Recap: A full breakdown of the action from Madison Square Garden, including Danhausen’s evolving gimmick, the new Women's Tag Team Champions (Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid), and the ongoing issue of fans putting their hands on the talent.
• The Road to SummerSlam: Unpacking the 9 confirmed matches, including Gunther vs. Nick Aldis in his massive in-ring return, Dominik Mysterio vs. Danhausen, and the controversial 5-Woman Ladder Match for the Interim Women's Championship while Rhea Ripley heals up.
• Massive WWE Announcement: WWE is taking over The Theater at Madison Square Garden for WrestleMania 41 weekend! We break down what to expect from AAA’s Eternal Glory, NXT Stand & Deliver, and the official WrestleMania Watch Party—plus speculation on whether the Hall of Fame might be skipped or moved.
• Injury Clearances & The Road Life: A deep dive into the frustrating process of WWE medical clearances (featuring stories on Bryan Danielson, Bobby Lashley, and Cora Jade) and how post-COVID schedule shifts have impacted life on the road.

Grab your seatbelts—David's driving, the hot takes are rolling, and as always: be careful and be safe. Peace!
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Slip inside the WrestlingTracks Time Machine as Lee Houston and David "Marvel" Burton take you back to April 3, 2005, for a meticulous, screen-by-screen breakdown of an absolute masterclass. It’s the ultimate interpromotional dream match from Los Angeles: SmackDown’s Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle, vs. RAW’s Mr. WrestleMania, Shawn Michaels.

• The Anatomy of a Classic: Follow along sentence-by-sentence as the guys dissect the unmatched psychology of this 27-minute epic—from the intense, early mat-wrestling holds and brutal ringside bumps to the heart-stopping drama of the Ankle Lock.
• The Bitter Rivalry: A breakdown of the deep-seated pride and jealousy driving this historic first-time-ever clash. Who truly was the best in the business?
• WWE Jet & Network Chat: The guys also discuss the latest WWE news, including Vince McMahon's old corporate jet going up for auction and a critique of the WWE Club subscription model.
• Saturday Night's Main Event & SummerSlam Hype: A look ahead to the upcoming return of Saturday Night's Main Event from Madison Square Garden and the newly announced matches for Survivor Series in Houston.Fire up your Netflix account, head over to the newly added WWE archive, cue up WrestleMania 21, skip directly to the Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels match, and hit play right when the guys give the countdown! (Note: Due to legal and copyright parameters, our watch-along is commentary-only, so make sure your media is ready to sync!)
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