All Elite Wrestling presented AEW Dynasty 2026 on April 12, 2026. I've never ordered an AEW PPV, so I did; these are my thoughts.

Also, the end of the episode contains a very special announcement about the future of this podcast!

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Join me while I, author W.W. Mitchell, and co-owner of Malice Manor Haunted Attraction, Sean "Joker" Durkin, discuss what makes someone World Championship Material; what makes them worthy of being the World Champion?

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*My apologies to the NWA and the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship's vast lineage that includes Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, Ron Killings, Adam Pearce, Nick Aldis, and so many others. I'm sorry that I left you out of the conversation. That's on me.

**Also, there were some connection issues, so some of the audio is a little glitchy.

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***To answer a question during the show, Roman Reigns defended the title 27 times during the 1,316-day title run.

It is post-Elimination Chamber, and as we are just weeks away from WrestleMania 42, I have a few concerns...

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AJ Styles lost his retirement match against Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble. I share my thoughts on this and other professional wrestlers who are leaving the business!

Who is retiring this year?

Should retiring wrestlers ALWAYS lose in their last match?

Let's discuss this!

**In the episode, I mention someone named "Heaven". It's actually "Haevyn", pronounced "Haven?". Just wanted to acknowledge that mistake. My bad!

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WWE Royal Rumble 2026 is coming to you LIVE from Riyadh, KSA!

How does the location impact the Rumble?

Who do I think will win the Men's and Women's Rumble Matches?

Who will surprise us or make a return?

Listen and hear what I think?

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In my re-recorded last episode of 2025, I look back at John Cena's First Match (His debut on Smackdown versus Kurt Angle) and his last match (Saturday Night's Main Event versus Gunther), talk about the importance of that first match, the impact of his last match, and where I think we go from here.

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These are my thoughts on the first round of the "Last Time Is Now" Tournament for John Cena's retirement match on December 13th "Saturday Night's Main Event"

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This episode covers subject matter that may be upsetting or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised

On this episode, my guest and I will discuss the morality of professional wrestling - more specifically, we're discussing the impact and responsibility of wrestlers, wrestling companies, and the fanbase as it applies to controversy, scandal, and socially distasteful behaviors.

RECORDED 8-14-2025

*Recorded prior to Kiana James managing Guilia

**Zeb Colter video HERE:

*** Penta vs Relusa HERE

****Bron Breakker DID make a statement after his father's remarks. "Yeah, you know, I appreciate the question. I can't speak for my father, but that's not a reflection of me, who I am, or what I'm about." - to "Under The Ring"

***** CVV interview with Patrick Clark Jr. (Veleteen Dream): It would appear that the interview was removed from CVV's YouTube channel. Others have clips of the interview up, but the video I intended to link isn't available.

******Giselle Shaw Documentary

******* Janel Grant Settlement

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