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The Playlist

The Episode:

Summary

In this episode, Xander and Bobby B discuss the latest happenings in the wrestling world, including the upcoming holidays, injury reports from recent matches, and the return of Saturday Night's Main Event. They delve into the compelling feud between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens, the return of Drew McIntyre, and the implications of the New Day breakup. The conversation also highlights key moments from AEW Dynamite, including character developments and the evolution of Toni Storm's persona. The episode wraps up with some odds and ends in wrestling. In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent return of Matt Cardona and the influence of Chris Jericho in wrestling. They delve into the controversial comeback of Tessa Blanchard, exploring themes of redemption and forgiveness in the wrestling community. The conversation shifts to their favorite holiday movies and cooking shows, followed by a segment on hot takes from the Internet Wrestling Community. Finally, they analyze the current NFL season, sharing insights and predictions for the playoffs.

Chapters

00:00 Holiday Cheer and Wrestling Fallout

03:07 Injury Reports and Storyline Developments

06:05 The Return of Saturday Night's Main Event

09:11 Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens: A Compelling Feud

11:58 Drew McIntyre's Return and Intertwining Storylines

14:57 The New Day Breakup and Future Implications

18:01 Dynamite Highlights and Character Developments

21:02 Toni Storm's Character Evolution

23:59 Odds and Ends in Wrestling

39:31 The Return of Matt Cardona and Jericho's Influence

40:32 Tessa Blanchard's Controversial Comeback

42:44 Redemption and Forgiveness in Wrestling

44:30 Watch of the Week: Holiday Classics and Cooking Shows

49:43 Worst to First: Hot Takes from the IWC

01:05:49 NFL Season Insights and Predictions

The Playlist

The Episode: Summary

In this episode, Xander and Bobby B dive deep into the latest wrestling events, including a detailed review of Survivor Series, analyzing matches like the Women's WarGames and the Intercontinental Championship. They discuss Nakamura's return, the dynamics of the Bloodline, and the implications of recent storylines on Raw and Dynamite. The conversation highlights the evolving narratives in WWE and AEW, showcasing the intricacies of character development and match outcomes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context Setting

02:51 Women's WarGames Match Analysis

05:55 Nakamura's Return and Title Win

08:58 Triple Threat Intercontinental Championship Match

12:08 World Heavyweight Championship Match Review

16:10 Main Event: Bloodline vs. CM Punk

18:11 Overall Event Review and Raw Fallout

41:26 Liv Morgan's Revenge and Future Feuds

42:48 The Greatest Heel Turn: Kofi Kingston's Transformation

45:21 The New Dynamics of Kofi, Woods, and Big E

46:59 CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins: A Renewed Rivalry

48:17 The Bloodline's Dominance and Its Impact

50:40 Drew McIntyre's Complicated Position

53:12 The Hierarchy of Storylines in Wrestling

55:11 Dynamite Highlights: Adam Cole's Journey

01:01:07 The Death Riders and AEW's Future

The Playlist

The Episode:

Summary

In this episode, Xander and Bobby discuss their thoughts on AEW's Full Gear event, highlighting the matches and storylines that stood out to them. They express concerns about the pacing and booking of certain matches, particularly in the women's division. The conversation shifts to WWE's Survivor Series, where they analyze the current storylines and potential outcomes. They also delve into the influence of heavy metal bands, share their Thanksgiving plans, and recommend various TV shows and movies they've been watching recently.

Timestamps:

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

02:49 Full Gear Review: Highlights and Lowlights

05:49 Women's Division: Mercedes Monet vs. Chris Statlander

09:01 Hangman Adam Page vs. Jay White: Character Development

12:00 Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher: Match Analysis

14:58 Jack Perry and the TNT Championship

17:56 Ricochet's Role in AEW

20:48 The Death Riders and AEW's Storylines

23:57 Survivor Series Preview: WarGames

27:07 Gunter vs. Damien Priest: Title Match Dynamics

29:57 The New Day's Disintegration and Future

32:53 Brawn Breaker, Sheamus, and Kaiser: Triple Threat Match

36:54 Wrestling Storylines and Injuries

41:07 Pop Culture and Fashion in Wrestling

44:03 Mailbag: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul

48:05 Mount Rushmore of Heavy Metal Bands

54:01 Television and Documentaries

01:02:12 NFL Talk and Thanksgiving Predictions

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Russellocalypse

03:00 AEW Dynamite Highlights

05:54 Mercedes Monet's Promo Struggles

08:58 Roderick Strong vs. Lance Archer

11:58 The Death Riders and Their Impact

14:56 SmackDown: The Bloodline Saga

17:57 DIY and the Tag Team Landscape

21:07 Judgment Day Dynamics

24:03 Seth Rollins and the War Games Build

33:45 The Future of WWE Storylines

36:46 The Wyatt Six and Karrion Kross Feud

37:47 Raw vs SmackDown: A Comparative Analysis

39:44 The Return of Dakota Kai and New Day Dynamics

40:53 Injuries and Their Impact on WWE Storylines

42:07 Cool Shit: TV Shows and Documentaries

46:07 The Menendez Brothers Documentary Discussion

47:01 Worst of Prevent: Fan Reactions and Quotes

52:53 NFL Season Analysis and Team Performances

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In this episode of Wrestleocalypse, Xander and Bobby B dive into the latest happenings in the wrestling world, covering everything from Randy Orton's quest for revenge against Kevin Owens to the intense rivalry between Carmelo Hayes and Andrade. They discuss the build-up to Crown Jewel, Gunther's new persona as a troll, and the exciting tag team showdown between DIY and the Motor City Machine Guns. The dynamics within the Bloodline are explored, along with Jay Uso's journey and the implications of Seth Rollins' rivalry with Bronson Reed. The episode wraps up with highlights from TNA's Bound for Glory and the ongoing saga of the Wyatt Six. In this conversation, the hosts discuss recent highlights in wrestling, including new champions and exciting matches. They also delve into the current political climate, expressing cautious optimism about the upcoming elections. The discussion shifts to a mailbag segment where they answer questions about wrestling and sports, and finally, they share updates on pop culture and entertainment, including movies and shows they've been watching. In this episode, Xander and Bobby B delve into various topics ranging from sports betting controversies involving Otani to wrestling dynamics between ROH and AEW. They discuss the resurgence of the Detroit Lions, coaching changes in the NFL, and the performance of quarterbacks like Deshaun Watson and Aaron Rodgers. The conversation also touches on the significance of Halloween and the music that resonates with the season, culminating in a reflection on the state of sports and entertainment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Wrestleocalypse

05:01 Carmelo Hayes vs. Andrade: The Rivalry Continues

08:10 Crown Jewel Build-Up and Gunther's New Persona

10:04 DIY vs. Motor City Machine Guns: Tag Team Showdown

14:06 Bloodline Shenanigans and New Tag Team Champions

18:10 Jay Uso's Journey and the Bloodline Dynamics

22:10 Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed: A New Rivalry

23:56 The Wyatt Six and Miz's Dilemma

26:59 TNA's Bound for Glory Highlights

29:03 Wrestling Highlights and New Champions

35:48 Political Climate and Election Insights

39:13 Cool Shit: Wrestling and Sports Mailbag

49:45 Pop Culture and Entertainment Updates

56:37 Betting on Success: Otani's Controversial Wager

58:34 Wrestling Insights: ROH and AEW Dynamics

59:58 NFL Team Dynamics: The Rise of the Lions

01:03:10 Coaching Changes: The Impact on NFL Teams

01:06:51 Quarterback Performance: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

01:10:12 Cursed Players: Deshaun Watson and Aaron Rodgers

01:12:59 Halloween Special: Music and Reflections

2024 Wrestleocalypse Playlist

This epeisode:

In this episode, Xander and Bobby discuss the latest happenings in the wrestling world, including tributes to Paul DeAnno and Fernando Valenzuela, highlights from AEW Dynamite, character developments, and updates on the women's division. They also recap WWE SmackDown and Raw, touching on the ongoing storylines and feuds. The episode concludes with a discussion on the controversial incident between Bret Hart and Goldberg, exploring the implications of their past interactions. In this episode, Bobby B and Xander delve into various topics ranging from wrestling debates about infallibility and technical prowess to their personal Mount Rushmore of wrestlers. They also discuss their favorite matches, television shows, and movies, including the Terrifier series. The conversation shifts to sports, analyzing NFL Week 7 performances and the implications of player performances, particularly focusing on Baker Mayfield and Deshaun Watson. The episode concludes with a tribute to Paul Di'Anno of Iron Maiden, highlighting the band's legacy and their impact on music.

Chapters

00:00 Tributes and Remembrances

02:52 AEW Dynamite Highlights

05:50 Character Developments and Feuds

08:59 Women's Division Updates

11:57 Main Event and Future Storylines

14:59 WWE SmackDown Recap

17:55 WWE Raw Highlights

21:48 Cool Shit Segment

25:02 Bret Hart and Goldberg Discussion

43:59 The Infallibility Debate in Wrestling

44:36 Mount Rushmore of Technical Wrestlers

48:15 Exploring Wrestling Matches and Personal Favorites

51:55 Television and Movie Recommendations

53:40 Worst to First: Wrestling Takes and Opinions

01:00:21 NFL Week 7 Recap and Analysis

01:10:25 Tribute to Paul Di'Anno and Iron Maiden's Legacy

The Play List:

The Episode

Summary

In this episode, Xander and Bobby B discuss the latest WWE pay-per-view event, focusing on the Hell in a Cell match, the women's championship bout, and the main event featuring Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. They analyze the performances of various wrestlers, the significance of the matches, and the implications for future storylines. The hosts also highlight the importance of commentary in enhancing the viewing experience and express excitement for upcoming events in the wrestling world. In this conversation, Xander and Bobby B discuss the latest developments in wrestling, focusing on WrestleMania match expectations, character developments, and the highlights of recent title matches. They also preview AEW's upcoming Wrestle Dream event, analyze Hangman Page's transformation, and reflect on Randy Orton's maturity and evolution as a wrestler. The discussion emphasizes the importance of storytelling in wrestling and critiques various booking decisions. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including their opinions on Dak Prescott and Dan Orlovsky's commentary, their experiences watching baseball and other shows, the reception of recent Star Wars films, wrestling takes in the 'Worst of First' segment, coaching changes in football, and musical tributes to influential bands like No Effects and the B-52s.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context Setting

02:11 Hell in a Cell Match Analysis

12:37 Women's Championship Discussion

16:46 Finn Balor vs. Damien Priest

19:54 Main Event Build-Up

29:40 Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns Tag Team Dynamics

35:02 Post-Match Reactions and Future Implications

40:19 WrestleMania Match Expectations

43:28 Character Development and Storylines

45:49 Main Event Highlights and Title Matches

48:58 AEW Preview and Wrestle Dream Build-Up

52:45 Hangman Page's Transformation

55:51 Odds and Ends in Wrestling

01:00:15 Randy Orton's Evolution and Maturity

01:13:25 The Cowboys and Dak Prescott's Critique

01:15:49 Baseball and Other Shows We Enjoy

01:18:54 The Rise of Star Wars and Its Reception

01:20:44 Worst of First: Wrestling Takes

01:32:02 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics

01:38:08 Musical Tributes and Influences

The Play List:

00:00 Introduction and Celebration of Detroit Tigers

02:57 Dissension Among Superstars in WWE

05:55 Match Analysis: Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes

08:55 Randy Orton's Role and Championship Aspirations

11:58 Jay Uso's Rise and Braun Breaker's Respect

15:01 Karrion Kross and Miz's Dynamic

17:53 Main Event: Last Man Standing Match

21:01 Seth Rollins' Return and Future Prospects

23:58 NXT's New Era and Upcoming Matches

26:53 Cool Sheet Segment and Listener Questions

49:00 Women's Wrestling Landscape

49:57 Mailbag and Social Media Engagement

50:58 Spooky Season and TV Shows

53:07 Pop Culture and Series Finales

55:05 Wrestling Hot Takes and Community Opinions

59:53 Wrestling Promos and Character Development

01:02:03 NFL Insights and Team Performances

01:09:59 Quarterback Development and Team Dynamics

01:17:51 Music and Live Shows

The Playlist:

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The Episode:

Summary

Summary

In this episode, Xander and Bobby B discuss the latest happenings in AEW and WWE, including highlights from AEW Dynamite Grand Slam, the role of Kip Sabian, the state of the women's division, and the tension between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. They also recap SmackDown, including key matches and title changes, and answer fan questions about wrestling history and the careers of various wrestlers. In this conversation, Bobby B and Xander delve into various topics surrounding wrestling, NFL performance, and music culture. They discuss the challenges faced by wrestlers like Miro in finding their place in a crowded roster, the dynamics of relationships in wrestling, and the struggles of the Dallas Cowboys as they analyze the team's performance and management decisions. The conversation also touches on the current state of the NFL, the impact of injuries on teams, and a shared passion for music, particularly metal concerts and new releases.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

02:57 AEW Dynamite Grand Slam Highlights

06:01 Kip Sabian's Role and Hook's Championship Retirement

08:58 Women's Division and Main Event Build-Up

12:08 WWE SmackDown Recap and Key Matches

18:00 Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns' Tension

21:00 Raw Highlights and Title Changes

27:08 Fan Questions and Discussion on Wrestling History

42:42 The Miro Dilemma: Finding His Place

46:30 Relationships in Wrestling: The Impact of Personal Dynamics

49:49 Cowboys' Struggles: Analyzing the Team's Performance

53:11 NFL Insights: The State of the League

58:24 Concerts and Culture: A Shift in Focus

01:07:18 The NFL Landscape: Teams and Trends

01:18:22 Music and Metal: A Passionate Discussion