00:20 – Andrade Watch 2025
Speculation runs wild about Andrade’s absence from TV, with plenty of jokes and theories about his whereabouts and contract status.

02:17 – Show Intro & Brian Alvarez Drivel
Anthony officially introduces the show and shares updates from Brian Alvarez on Andrade’s situation.

02:47 – Andrade WWE Non-Compete Clause
The hosts dig into the details of WWE’s non-compete clauses, what they mean for Andrade, and how they affect wrestlers’ careers.

04:04 – Wrestling News as Sports Radio
A humorous comparison of wrestling news coverage to bad sports talk radio, poking fun at the rumor mill.

12:30 – Unpaid Year Off?
Anthony and Joe debate the fairness and legality of unpaid non-compete periods for released wrestlers.

20:00 – WWE’s Global Expansion
The conversation turns to WWE’s decision to host WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia, fan reactions, and the business behind global events.

29:20 – AEW’s Training Center Plans
A look at AEW’s scrapped plans for a dedicated training facility and what it means for talent development.

41:20 – Seth Rollins Injury Rumors
The hosts address rumors about Seth Rollins’ injury, storyline pivots, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality in wrestling.

58:30 – Media Store Nostalgia
A nostalgic detour into the decline of music and media stores like Best Buy and FYE, and how the industry has changed.

1:18:00 – Jericho’s Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea
A rundown of the 2026 cruise lineup, notable guests, and what it says about the current state of wrestling.

1:27:20 – Wrap-Up & Shoutouts
The episode closes with shoutouts to listeners, Patreon supporters, and final thoughts on the week in wrestling.

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