In this emergency episode of Pinfalls and Passports, Daddy Dom, Dorkchop and Katie discuss the shocking news confirmed by PW Insider that WrestleMania 2027 is set to take place in Saudi Arabia. The hosts weigh in on the announcement, discussing the implications of this first WrestleMania outside North America, its potential financial motivations, and the likelihood of international fans attending. They also touch on WWE's strategy to boost ticket sales and maximize profit, comparing it to UFC's recent success. The episode delves into the expected fan turnout, production scale, and venue possibilities, concluding with personal opinions on attending the event and speculating on when WWE will officially announce the news.

00:00 Introduction and Breaking News

01:49 Reactions to WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia

02:27 Financial Implications and Comparisons

05:26 Accessibility and Audience Concerns

09:13 Speculations and Future Announcements

13:04 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

In this episode of Pinfalls and Passports, Dorkchop and Mirah dive into the latest happenings in WWE including John Cena's last ever Smackdown appearance, in Chicago, the ongoing feud between AJ Styles and El Grande Americano, and the exciting comeback of AJ Lee. They discuss the dynamic pricing of WrestleMania travel packages and the upcoming WWE events. Also featured is a discussion about interactions within the WWE Travel Community Discord Server, predictions for future matches, and an exploration of international WWE shows. The episode wraps up with a look forward to upcoming wrestling and boxing events, as well as the community's engagement in fantasy football.

01:34 Recap of Friday Night Smackdown

02:15 Cena vs. Sami Zayn and Brock Lesnar's Involvement

03:56 Mid-Show Matches and Crowd Reactions

08:59 Main Event: CM Punk, Becky, and AJ Lee's Return

14:59 On Location Packages and Pricing

18:47 Recap of Monday Night Raw

26:07 Extended Match Analysis

27:05 AJ Lee's Impactful Promo

29:19 AJ Lee's Return and Future Prospects

31:37 Bailey's Confusing Character Arc

37:04 Main Event: Bronson Reed vs. LA Knight

39:42 Fantasy Football Talk

41:46 International WWE Shows

46:07 Upcoming Wrestling Events

In this episode of Pinfalls and Passports, hosted by Daddy Dom, Dorkchop and Allie, the team dives into the recent WWE events in France, including the SmackDown in Lyon, and the Premium Live Event (PLE) 'Clash in Paris.' Highlights include key match outcomes, crowd reactions, and surprising moments such as Becky Lynch joining Seth Rollins' 'The Vision' faction. The episode also covers the fallout on Monday Night Raw, featuring reactions to Jey Uso and LA Knight's dynamics, and speculations on future storylines including the potential return of AJ Lee. The podcast further announces WWE's European tour ahead of the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia and teases upcoming episodes focused on travel tips for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

01:02 Weekend Wrestling Recap: France Edition

03:45 SmackDown Highlights and Analysis

08:13 Sammy Zane's US Title Victory

11:04 Clash in Paris: Event Breakdown

13:32 Roman Reigns' Match and Beatdown

17:34 Tag Team Dynamics and Future Directions

22:36 Nikki Bella's Return and Match with Becky Lynch

27:29 Seamus vs. Rusev: Dana Brooke Match

30:25 John Cena vs. Logan Paul: A Showstopper

33:25 Becky Lynch Joins the Vision

38:17 Monday Night Raw Recap

40:14 LA Knight's Character Evolution

42:31 European Tour Announcement

52:27 AJ Styles vs. Dom for the Intercontinental Championship

56:18 CM Punk Confronts Becky Lynch

01:01:35 Main Event: Vision Express vs. LA Knight and Jay Uso

01:05:12 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes