Episode Notes:

This week, we’re diving into the latest from RAW and SmackDown as the road to SummerSlam 2025 heats up—rivalries are tightening, injuries are reshaping the card, and surprises might still be on the way.

We’re also joined by @oneangrynerd, a passionate WWE toy collector, to break down the history of wrestling figures, top tips for new collectors, and what makes the hobby so addictive. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore collector, this episode’s got something for everyone.

🎙️ Wrestling talk meets nostalgia

📦 Toy talk meets strategy

🔥 Don’t miss it.

In Part 2 of our Hulk Hogan tribute, we shift from the glory to the grit.

This episode dives into The Bad Hulk—the politics, the controversy, and the complicated legacy behind the legend. We unpack his run in WCW with the nWo, his return to WWE, and the real-life issues that reshaped how fans view him today.

From racism and leaked tapes to backstage power plays and the talent he allegedly held back—this conversation is raw, honest, and necessary.

Love him or hate him, you can’t erase Hogan’s shadow from the wrestling world. This is the side of the legacy fans still wrestle with.

The Good Hulk | Maxxed Out Wrestling Podcast (Hulk Hogan Tribute – Part 1)

In this special two-part tribute, we’re breaking format to honor the life and legacy of The Immortal Hulk Hogan.

Episode 1: The Good Hulk dives into the matches, the moments, and the memories—from slamming Andre at WrestleMania III to shaping the golden era of wrestling. We talk about what Hulkamania meant to us growing up, how it changed the business forever, and why so many fans still feel that rush when the music hits.

We even end on a lighter note—laughing about growing up in religious households with Hogan posters on the wall. This one’s for the fans who believed in the power of the 24-inch pythons.

🟨 Episode 2: The Bad Hulk is live now on the channel.

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Seth Rollins is hurt again — but is this just bad luck or the wrestling gods resetting the deck? This weekend was a full-on wrestling overload, and Maxxed Out is here to unpack the chaos. From a brutal blow to one of WWE’s most electric performers to a picture-perfect Money in the Bank cash-in that left the crowd buzzing, this episode runs hot from bell to bell.

We dive deep into the fallout from a jam-packed July weekend: what Seth’s injury means for the world title scene, who steps up in the power vacuum, and how the timing of that clutch cash-in reshaped the landscape overnight. Was this WWE storytelling at its sharpest — or did AEW quietly steal the show with its own madness?

Subscribe to Maxxed Out for weekly deep dives into wrestling’s wildest stories. Whether it’s a cracked knee or a career-making moment, we’re breaking it down like only barbershop battle minds can.

This week on Maxxed Out, Joe sits down with UK-based wrestling photographer Michael Brinks for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. From capturing chaos through a lens to breaking into the indie wrestling scene, Michael shares what it really means to chase your dream from the sidelines to the spotlight.

We also dive into a deeper topic — men’s mental health — and how storylines like Cody Rhodes’ journey can offer real-life comfort and motivation when things get tough.

This episode is all about wrestling and real life: chasing passion, building your lane, and finding hope in the most unexpected places.

🔊 Plus: Stick around for a sneak peek at next week’s episode, where we break down the fallout from Night of Champions, the injury updates shaking up the card, and what’s ahead at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Is the Women’s Division having its real Renaissance moment — or just a great promo cycle? This week, Maxxed Out gets fired up for Evolution 2 with special guest and wrestling-obsessed rapper Micah Misfit 8, who brings bars and bold takes on how the women of WWE are grabbing the mic — and the moment.

We dive deep into the state of the division, spotlighting Asuka, Iyo, Kairi, and how WWE’s treatment of Asian champions still stumbles post-title win. Do they need managers? A new creative voice? Plus, we riff on how the old-school rap energy of John Cena paved the way for talents like Micah to blend hip-hop and headlocks in a new era.

This one’s pure wrestling soul — equal parts fan therapy, fantasy booking, and truth-telling. Subscribe to Maxxed Out for weekly deep dives into wrestling’s wildest stories.

Crowns are ready. Thrones will be issued. This week on Maxxed Out, we lock in the true legacy of the King of the Ring — a tournament that made legends or broke them trying. From A failed Triple H reign to the current tournament, we ask: who wore the crown best, and why does it still matter?

Then it’s all-out faction warfare. We run down the most seismic crews in wrestling history — nWo’s hostile takeover, D-Generation X’s rule-breaking revolution, and the Bloodline’s dynastic grip on WWE today. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about power, politics, and pop culture domination. Who changed the game, and who just played in it?

Stick around for a sneak peek at Thursday’s Evolution 2 convo, plus a Maxxed Out Moment with Micah Misfit, the mic-slaying phenom blending bars and body slams.

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Was Jey Uso always just a transitional champ—or did WWE panic when Gunther came back? We’re unpacking the fast, chaotic fallout, where the “Yeet” era ended almost as soon as it began. From the politics behind a short title reign to how Goldberg’s name quietly re-entered the picture, this one’s got layers.

We also go deep on Liv Morgan’s shoulder injury—why blaming Kairi Sane is dead wrong, what fans keep missing in the footage, and how WWE’s women’s division could shift without its hottest rising star. Emotions run high, but we keep it real.

And introducing our first-ever Maxxed Out Moment, featuring Erik Stansberry from TikTok’s @standupandwrestle. We talk legacies, locker room respect, and why Goldberg still hits a nerve in 2025. It’s fan passion meets podcast fire.

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