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The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

The Golden Shovel

35 episodes

2 days ago

This episode of The Saturday Squash from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast digs into the worst burials and storyline disasters in WWE history. We break down the creative decisions, the backstage politics, and the long-term impacts on the wrestlers involved. From wasted momentum to shocking booking choices, this is a full breakdown of the moments WWE fans still talk about today. Follow us and send in your picks below for WWE’s biggest burial or booking blunder! Drop us a message with y...

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This episode of The Saturday Squash from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast digs into the worst burials and storyline disasters in WWE history. We break down the creative decisions, the backstage politics, and the long-term impacts on the wrestlers involved. From wasted momentum to shocking booking choices, this is a full breakdown of the moments WWE fans still talk about today. Follow us and send in your picks below for WWE’s biggest burial or booking blunder! Drop us a message with y...

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Episodes (20/35)

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

WWE’s Biggest Burials and Storyline Blunders

This episode of The Saturday Squash from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast digs into the worst burials and storyline disasters in WWE history. We break down the creative decisions, the backstage politics, and the long-term impacts on the wrestlers involved. From wasted momentum to shocking booking choices, this is a full breakdown of the moments WWE fans still talk about today. Follow us and send in your picks below for WWE’s biggest burial or booking blunder! Drop us a message with y...

2 days ago

35 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

The GOAT Wins the Intercontinental Title and Completes the Grand Slam

John Cena completes the WWE Grand Slam after winning the Intercontinental Championship — but that’s just the start of this wild week in wrestling! We discuss: Cena’s Grand Slam moment and what it means for his legacyDrew McIntyre’s confusing suspensionGiulia’s shocking loss to ChelseaThe women’s tag titles returning to the Kabuki WarriorsThe Last Time Is Now Tournament kicking offAnd how War Games is starting to come togetherTune in for all our reactions, rants, and predictions as we dig into...

5 days ago

1 hour 8 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

A Way Too Early Look at the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia

It’s prediction time again — and we’re going BIG. In this special edition of The Golden Shovel Podcast, the crew takes a way too early look at the 2026 Royal Rumble, which is set to take place in Saudi Arabia. We break down our dream scenarios, fantasy book the card, and predict who could headline WrestleMania 42 after the Rumble. This week we cover: Surprise entrants and returning legendsPotential 2026 storylines and main event sceneHow Saudi Arabia changes the Rumble atmosphereOur fan...

1 week ago

28 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

CM Punk Crowned World Heavyweight Champion + The “Last Time Is Now” Tournament Begins!

It’s been a massive week in WWE - CM Punk is your NEW World Heavyweight Champion, and the “Last Time Is Now” tournament kicks off to decide who faces John Cena for the final time ever. This week on The Golden Shovel Podcast, we break down: CM Punk’s shocking world title win and what it means for Raw The brackets and early favorites in Cena’s farewell tournament All the fallout from Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown Highlights and surprises from Saturday Night’s Main Event Pred...

1 week ago

1 hour 7 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Our Favourite WWE Matches of All Time

This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we dig into the matches that made us fans for life — our favourite WWE matches of all time. Each of us picked four unforgettable bouts: no rankings, no rules, just pure wrestling passion. From emotional storytelling and legendary moments to matches that made us fall in love with wrestling in the first place, we share what makes each one special. Expect nostalgia, debate, and a few surprises along the way. 💬 Let us know your own favourite WWE m...

2 weeks ago

30 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Is STACKED

This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we’re looking ahead to one of the most loaded Saturday Night’s Main Event cards in years — and giving our predictions for every match! We break down the full card, including: 🏆 Dominik Mysterio vs Penta vs Rusev for the Intercontinental Championship 👑 Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship 🔥 Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship 💥 CM Punk vs Jey Uso for the Vacant World Heavyweight Championship Plus...

2 weeks ago

56 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

WWE SmackDown Is Broken… And We Try to Fix It

In this week’s Saturday Squash, Daz takes the reins of the WWE and challenges Ross and Saunders to pitch their best ideas to fix WWE SmackDown. Each of them brings three solutions to the table, from superstar pushes to storyline overhauls, and Daz gets the final say - choosing which fix in each round would actually make the blue brand work again. Expect plenty of laughs, hot takes, and creative brainstorming as we dissect what’s gone wrong and how WWE could turn things around. Let us know if ...

3 weeks ago

23 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Is CM Punk vs Jey Uso the right move for the World Title?

Join us as we break down a bumper weekend of WWE action! We analyze the Women's Tag Team Championship match featuring Sol Ruca and Zaria, discuss the shocking US Title change with Sami Zayn dropping the belt to Ilya Dragunov, and debate whether this PLE-quality match should have been saved for a bigger stage. On Raw, we cover the electric tag team action, Dom Mysterio's continued evolution toward a face turn, and the confusing return of Nikki Bella. But the big talking point? Mond...

3 weeks ago

56 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Was John Cenas Heel Run Actually Perfect?

We take a deep dive into John Cena’s shocking heel run — from its explosive start to its sudden end — and ask the question: was it actually perfect? We explore the storytelling behind Cena’s heel turn, the high points, the fan service matches after his face turn, and why his recent performances have arguably topped his heel year. Join The Golden Shovel Podcast as we dig into WWE’s biggest creative swings, and find out if Cena’s heel run might secretly be one of his best. 🎧 Subscribe/Follow fo...

1 month ago

19 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Another Fake Injury + The Perfect Sendoff? Crown Jewel Reactions!

John Cena’s emotional farewell match against AJ Styles. Seth Rollins’ “injury.” A shock Bloodline twist. This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we break down WWE Crown Jewel 2025 and the fallout from Raw and SmackDown. From the perfect sendoff for Cena to the chaos of the Brons and Paul Heyman’s new alliance, we cover everything: the highs, the lows, and what it all means for WrestleMania season. Expect honest takes, fan emotion, and deep insight from the lads — no sugarcoating, ju...

1 month ago

1 hour 8 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

How to Enjoy Wrestling in the IWC Era Without Losing Your Mind

The Internet Wrestling Community (IWC) can make being a fan exhausting: constant fantasy booking, endless hot takes, and everyone trying to be right instead of just having fun. In this solo Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast episode, Ross breaks down how to rediscover what made you love wrestling in the first place. He dives into how the online culture around wrestling has changed, why fans are addicted to “being right,” and how to tune out the noise to enjoy the product again. From watching sh...

1 month ago

16 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Seth Rollins needs a win & is Cena losing Down Under? Our Crown Jewel Predictions Show

The road to WWE Crown Jewel 2025 is heating up, and The Golden Shovel crew is here with their full predictions! From Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins to John Cena’s emotional clash with AJ Styles, we break down every match, every storyline, and what it all means heading into Perth, Australia. We discuss: Does Seth Rollins need a win more than ever?Is John Cena destined to lose Down Under against AJ Styles?Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY teaming up in PerthTiffany Stratton vs Stephanie Viqueur - which ch...

1 month ago

1 hour 7 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

We Pick The Greatest WWE Entrance Theme Of All Time: The Saturday Squash From The Golden Shovel

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head debating a nostalgic WWE topic… and the third host decides who takes home the win. This week’s topic: The Greatest WWE Entrance Theme Music of All Time 💥 We're talking epic songs, the legend that is Jim Johnston, memorable returns and pops and overall superstar presentation! 🎧 Subscribe/Follow for weekly WWE story-driven breakdowns 📺 Watch the video episode on YouTube &...

1 month ago

35 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Triple Threat Botch Fest: WWE Women’s Division in Trouble

The WWE Women’s Division is under the microscope this week after a triple threat botch fest that has fans questioning creative direction. In this episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we dig into Bayley’s dragging storyline, Rhea Ripley’s fresh non-title feud, and whether the division is being set up to succeed. Plus: Cody vs Seth - is the outcome already obvious?Dominik Mysterio vs Rusev - a feud that could define Dom’s futureLA Knight’s “meaningless” win over KofiAJ Styles picking...

1 month ago

59 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Who Makes Our Mount Rushmore of NXT Superstars?

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A weekly feature from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where we dive into nostalgic WWE debates and settle on the ultimate picks. This week we’re joined by a special guest as the four of us team up to decide The Mount Rushmore of WWE NXT Superstars 🔥 From black-and-gold icons to breakout stars who defined an era, we each bring our favorites to the table — but only four can make the monument. Who makes the cut? 📢 Share your own NXT Mount Rushmore at our link below...

1 month ago

30 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

The ESPN Era starts off with a whimper? Lesnar squashes Cena, Sami's open challenge + MORE

The ESPN Era of WWE begins... but is it already falling flat? In this episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, the lads dive into the fallout from Wrestlepalooza and the first major steps of WWE under ESPN. We break down Brock Lesnar’s brutal squash of John Cena, Sami Zayn’s open challenge on the main roster, and all the highs (and lows) from this week in wrestling. Expect hot takes, a few laughs, and a full-on debate as we dig into the storytelling, the booking decisions, and what the...

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Wrestlemania in Saudi Arabia: Our Reaction To The Huge Announcement

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where this week, the three of us team up for our topic! This week’s topic: We React To The Huge Announcement That WWE Will Take Wrestlemania 43 to Saudi Arabia in 2027💥 Saunders and Ross give their initial reactions and then deep dive into what that might mean for the current card, the next couple of years and the long term impact. 🎧 Subscribe/Follow for weekly WWE story-driven breakdowns 📺 Watch the video...

1 month ago

28 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Wrestlepalooza Official Prediction Show and our Reaction to Some Huge WWE Announcements

The Golden Shovel crew breaks down the entire card for WWE Wrestlepalooza with bold predictions and hot takes! From The Usos vs The Vision, to a massive WWE Title Match and of course the final in ring meeting of John Cena and Brock Lesnar. Not forgetting the return of AJ Lee to the ring after more than a decade away, we cover who’s winning, who’s stealing the show, and what WWE booking deserves to be buried. 💬 Who are your picks for Clash in Paris? Let us know in the comments or ta...

2 months ago

41 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

Fantasy Booking Wrestlemania 42: The Saturday Squash from The Golden Shovel

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where this week, the three of us team up for our topic! This week’s topic: Fantasy Booking Wrestlemania 42💥 Daz is picking 4 Smackdown title matches, Saunders doing the same for Raw, and Ross is supposed to book the remainder of the card but goes rogue! 🎧 Subscribe/Follow for weekly WWE story-driven breakdowns 📺 Watch the video episode on YouTube 💬 Let us know your thoughts on our picks 📢 Cast your o...

2 months ago

30 minutes

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

AJ Lee Returns & Is Becky Lynch the GOAT?

The Golden Shovel crew is back with a packed episode! This week we dive into the shocking return of AJ Lee and what it means for WWE storytelling moving forward. From her contract details to her first promos back, we break down whether this comeback can deliver more than just a nostalgia pop. We also ask the big question: is Becky Lynch the GOAT? After years of carrying the women’s division and now elevating feuds with Seth, Punk, and AJ, is there anyone with a stronger case? Along the w...

2 months ago

54 minutes