It’s spelled R-A-W-K because I’m all about the W’s in wrestling! Join me as I break down everything from the hottest matches and biggest storylines to indie scene highlights and backstage rumors in my own unique way. Each episode dives into the drama, passion, and spectacle of pro wrestling, with my insights, hot takes, and reflections on title changes, shocking returns, and more. Let’s keep it raw, real, and ready for anything and everything, shaking up the wrestling world!
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It’s spelled R-A-W-K because I’m all about the W’s in wrestling! Join me as I break down everything from the hottest matches and biggest storylines to indie scene highlights and backstage rumors in my own unique way. Each episode dives into the drama, passion, and spectacle of pro wrestling, with my insights, hot takes, and reflections on title changes, shocking returns, and more. Let’s keep it raw, real, and ready for anything and everything, shaking up the wrestling world!
Controversy stirs the pot again!After a wave of injuries to key wrestling stars, major changes are shaking up the scene. We’ll break down the upcoming Saturday Night Main Event in Salt Lake City, featuring three title matches at The Crossroads. Plus, rumors are flying about mysterious new vignettes—could they signal the return of Chris Jericho to WWE? Meanwhile, AEW’s ratings are in serious trouble, and we’ll dive into what’s going wrong. We’ll also recap a stacked episode of SmackDown, including Ilja Dragunov’s first U.S. Title Open Challenge against Aleister Black, and a brutal No DQ match between “Big Jim” Jimmy Uso and Drew McIntyre. All this and more cuz it's spelled R-A-W-K cuz we talk about the W's of pro wrestling!
OH, HOW PRO WRESTLING CAN CHANGE ON A DIME OVERSEAS! In this episode of the Rawking Review, a shocking twist has rocked the WWE landscape. The Vision of Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and “BIG” Bronson Reed have officially split after just five months of being hyped as the next Judgment Day and now Breakker has his eyes set on the gold held by the “Visionary” himself. This all comes fresh off a successful Crown Jewel PLE in Perth, Australia, where John Cena and AJ Styles delivered a beautiful tribute to pro wrestling in their emotional final encounter. Plus, new Nielsen ratings spell trouble for the world of pro wrestling, and yet another AEW star finds themselves sidelined with an injury. All this and more... it’s spelled R-A-W-K cuz we talk about the W’s in pro wrestling!
It’s Episode 21 of the Rawking Review, and what a weekend of highs and lows it was in pro wrestling. AEW presented All Out live from Toronto, which featured the (less surprising) return of Eddie Kingston and a brutal tables-and-tacks war between Mark Briscoe and MJF that left fans buzzing. Over in WWE, WrestlePalooza made its ESPN debut in Indianapolis, where Brock Lesnar absolutely demolished John Cena in under ten minutes in one of the most questionable decisions for a match that felt like it went nowhere. We’ll also dive into reports of a top superstar walking away from the company after declining a new contract offer, plus all the fallout from Monday Night Raw following WrestlePalooza as the road forward begins toward the land down under—where we just might see one more PHENOMENAL showcase between Cena and AJ Styles. It’s happening here, because it’s spelled R-A-W-K cuz’ we talk about the W’s in pro wrestling!
It’s Episode 20 of the Rawking Review, and we are looking forward to a crazy weekend of pro wrestling! As annonced by his "Excellency", WrestleMania has officially been announced for Saudi Arabia in 2027, and we’ll break down what this historic decision means for WWE’s global direction and the future of the grandest stage of them all. Also, in the first ever "head to head" with AEW and main roster WWE, we’ll preview the action coming at WWE’s WrestlePalooza and AEW All Out. Plus, Monday Night Raw went to Springfield Mass as the go-home show for WrestlePalooza, and we’ll recap what would set the stage for this week’s big ESPN event. It's all going down here.. and its spelled R-A-W-K cuz’ we talk about the W’s in pro wrestling!
Another week, another crazy time as we enter the last quater of pro wrestling in 2025! Following AJ Lee’s electric return after 10 YEARS, we’ll break down all of the buzz and also dive into the chaos surrounding Matt Riddle, who completely lost it after a charity booking went sideways, leaving fans and promoters scratching their heads. Over on Monday Night Raw, the Uso penitentiary is back open for business and they are looking to knock down the Bron Brons. Plus, we’ll provide an update on Wardlow’s injury in AEW and what it could mean for his momentum going forward. It’s spelled R-A-W-K cuz’ we talk about the W’s in pro wrestling!
WE ARE BACK!! After a long hiatus, we’re back to cover the world of professional wrestling! Following the thrilling Clash in Paris PLE, we’ll break down all of the aftermath, including the high-stakes Fatal Four-Way Main Event for the World Heavyweight Championship and explore what’s next for the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. We'll also recap an explosive episode of Monday Night Raw in France, where CM Punk made a bold promise to make Becky Lynch eat her words later this week on SmackDown, taking place in the Second City Saints' hometown.Plus, we’ll provide an update on the injury sustained by Skyo Stu following the controversial Raja Jackson incident a few weeks ago. It's spelled R-A-W-K cuz' we talk about the W's in pro wrestling!
In the final episode of The Rawking Review before the end of the semester, we're diving into another case of WWE's infamous Black Friday—multiple releases have shaken the roster, and we'll discuss where we think these superstars might land after their 30-day non-compete clauses are up. We'll also break down the week in wrestling across Raw, SmackDown, and AEW, and preview the card for WWE Backlash 2025, featuring one last time: John Cena vs. Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship.Plus, Lucha Libre promotion and newly WWE-acquired Triple A has revealed some exciting new signees, including a former WWE World Champion. And yes—the Hulkster is back in the wrestling news, but not in the ring. He’s stepping into the world of amateur wrestling with his new promotion: Real American Freestyle Wrestling.What a way to wrap up the first semester and celebrate the six-month anniversary of the podcast!It’s spelled R-A-W-K cuz' we talk about the W's in pro wrestling!
In this episode of The Rawking Review, we’re deep in the post-WrestleMania 41 fallout as the road to Backlash gets intense! We’ll break down the heated final chapter in the John Cena vs. Randy Orton rivalry after their explosive face-off on SmackDown. Plus, a dark presence returns—Aleister Black makes his shocking WWE comeback following his AEW release (wink). Over on Raw, several big matches were made official for Backlash in St. Louis, including a hard-hitting clash between the loud-mout punter and the Ring General himself! Switching it up, we’ll also get into the latest NFL Draft shakeups and all the drama surrounding the 2025 prospects, plus how the NBA Playoffs are shaping up as teams fight for the crown.It’s spelled R-A-W-K because we talk about the W’s in wrestling.
In this episode of the Rawking Review, we’re wrapping up our 2-part WrestleMania 41 review with a deep dive into all the action from Night 2, live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. After the unforgettable main event on Night 1, Night 2 had a tough act to follow, John Cena and Cody Rhodes.. well they tried and probably failed. The Women’s World Championship Triple Threat between Bianca Belair, Rhea Ripley, and Iyo Sky was a amazing opener, while Logan Paul and AJ Styles threw down in an decent match. Plus, two mystery opponents make major Wrestlemania Moments. spelled R-A-W-K ‘cause we talk about the W’s in pro wrestling.
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(Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to cover the Fatal 4-Way for the Intercontinental Title..my apologies)
In this episode of the Rawking Review, we’re kicking off part 1 of our 2-part WrestleMania 41 review, diving deep into everything that went down on Night One. The main event saw CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins collide in a chaotic Triple Threat that left Paul Heyman torn between his loyalties. Elsewhere on the card, Gunther defended the World Heavyweight Title against Jey Uso, Jade Cargill made her singles Mania debut vs. Naomi, and Jacob Fatu clashed with LA Knight for the U.S. Title. Plus, The War Raiders and The New Day delivered a tag match that… well, happened. It’s spelled R-A-W-K ‘cause we talk about the W’s in pro wrestling.
In this episode of the Rawking Review, we'll look at what may have been AEW's worst PPV ending! The Young Bucks have returned from their hiatus and are now joining forces with The Death Riders? Also from AEW Dynasty, Kenny Omega faces "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Ricochet for the International Title, as well as first-round matches for both men and women in the Owen Hart Tournament. We'll also discuss the most recent SmackDown from Chicago, where CM Punk's favor with Paul Heyman was revealed and Rey Fenix made his debut. Also, KO is confirmed to be out of Wrestlemania with a neck injury, and Randy Orton has no opponent yet. Meanwhile, more Mania' matches are made official including another Triple Threat! A lot of drama to go over from this week. It's spelled R-A-W-K cuz' we talk about the W's in pro wrestling!
In a jammed packed episode of the Rawking Review, we'll cover the latest two episodes of Monday Night Raw that culminated from Glasgow and London, where John Cena and Cody Rhodes FINALLY have a war of words on the mic!! Also, we'll talk about the latest episode of Friday Night Smackdown from London, where the Night 1 Main Event of Wrestlemania was made official as Cm Punk will FINALLY be in the Main Event of the "Showcase of the Immortals"! Plus, more superstars are announced for the upcoming Owen Hart Cup Tournament! It's spelled R-A-W-K cuz we're talking about the W's in pro wrestling!
It's back to business and the road to WrestleMania is in full swing! On Raw in Brussels, John Cena dropped his first real heel promo since Elimination Chamber and SmackDown followed up with the announcement of a triple-threat match that could headline WrestleMania 41 Night 1, along with new vignettes featuring WWE new signees, Rey Fenix and Aleister Black. Over in AEW, Dynamite delivered one of Jon Moxley’s most brutal spots yet EVER, and also a quick review of AEW Revolution 2025. It's spelled R-A-W-K cuz we talk about the W's in pro wrestling!
IT'S EPISODE TEN OF THE RAWKING REVIEW PODCAST, AND WHAT A WEEK IT WAS!!! The unbelievable... the unpredictable... the UNTHINKABLE TURN... of John Cena happening at the Elimination Chamber PLE that left every person on the planet shocked! Breaking down the massive ending, plus the rest of the card—including Bianca Belair’s big win and her road to WrestleMania. Reports are swirling about Rey Fenix and his release from AEW, sparking speculation on whether he’ll join his brother PENTA in WWE. On top of that, a full preview of the upcoming AEW Revolution PPV and predictions on who walks out of LA victorious. And with today's special guests, Lucas McGarry and Mike Neckers... it's spelled R-A-W-K because we're talkin' about the W's in pro wrestling!
Can ya smell... what the RAWK is cookin?!! In this episode of the Rawking Review, we go over the "soul crushing" announcement from Dwanye "The Rock" Johnson and his second return to the WWE this year. We also go over the NXT-TNA invasion angle that has shown more young stars popping up on each others shows. Also, latest on the Ryan Nemeth lawsuit against Tony Khan, AEW, and CM Punk and what was alleged from his time where "the best wrestle". Plus, AEW Grandslam Australia Review and WWE Elimination Chamber preview and predictions! It's spelled R-A-W-K because we talk about the W's in pro wrestling!
In this episode of The Rawking Sports Review, we’re covering all the big moves in wrestling and sports! We dive into Ricky Starks and Miro(fka Rusev) and their release from AEW. Also, WWE’s latest releases and where could they go in their future endevors, and we'll break down the Elimination Chamber qualifiers from SmackDown and Raw. We'll also preview AEW Grand Slam:Australia and the rivialres going on as they travel to the land down under .Shifting gears, we'l review Super Bowl 59, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show, and the 2025 Draft order and the future of the NFL. It’s spelled R-A-W-K because we talk about the W’s in wrestling
In this episode of The Rawking Review, we dive into the wild 2025 Royal Rumble! We'll dive into both mens and womens Royal Rumble matches and their suprising winners. Also, two major title matches that were certified BANGERS! Then, we shift gears to the NBA trade deadline madness, with the Lakers possibly pulling off the greatest trade in NBA history, and Warriors getting another big player to shine with Chef Curry, and other shocking trades shaking up the league. It’s a packed episode full of surprises! It's spelled R-A-W-K because we talk about the W's in pro wrestling!
Welcome back to another episode of the Rawking Review. After a quick hiatus, we are back and just in time for the biggest time of the year for pro wrestling.. MANIA SEASON! And the first stop is the Royal Rumble! In this episode, we'll go over both Rumble matches including a major ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Also, a quick review on the go home of Monday Night Raw on Netflix and AEW Collison and its road to AEW Grand Slam Australia. And as a surprise.. a new segment for 2025! It's spelled R-A-W-K because we talk about the W's in pro wrestling!
In this episode of The Rawking Sports Review, we’ve got a lot to cover in the world of wrestling! We start by breaking down Rey Fenix's claim about Tony Khan and AEW management and "inhumane treatment" , diving into what his comments could mean for the company moving forward. Then, we turn our attention to Monday Night Raw and The New Day's turn that made NUCLEAR HEAT, along with a change to the World Heavyweight title picture . Then, we dive into the rumors of new faces joining the SmackDown roster after a title change that sent shockwaves through the show. We also preview Saturday Night Main Event with our predictions for the action-packed card ahead and talk about AEW Dynamite’s Winter Is Coming episode. It’s spelled R-A-W-K because we talk about the W’s in wrestling!
It’s spelled R-A-W-K because I’m all about the W’s in wrestling! Join me as I break down everything from the hottest matches and biggest storylines to indie scene highlights and backstage rumors in my own unique way. Each episode dives into the drama, passion, and spectacle of pro wrestling, with my insights, hot takes, and reflections on title changes, shocking returns, and more. Let’s keep it raw, real, and ready for anything and everything, shaking up the wrestling world!