In this episode of Running the Ropes our hosts return to the topic of last week as they recall more missed opportunities in professional wrestling.

This week we discuss:

The WWE releases (this was recorded before the new day left)

Mike Awesome

Perry Saturn

Tough Enough

The Finger Poke of Doom

and much more.

Next week we will be covering Chris Kanyon, for real this time.

As always, support local wrestling!

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In this episode, or hosts: Jerry, Tim, and Andrew discuss some of our biggest missed opportunities in wrestling. What starts as a light romp in Kizarny and Ready 2 rumble culminates into a passionate discussion about The Nexus, The invasion, Sean o Haire, and Jake the Snake. Why were these stories abandoned or why didn't the companies hired these men, seize money off the back of their talent.

Tune in next time for the Life and Career of Chris Kanyon.

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Three friends — Jerry, Tim and Andrew — break down a chaotic week in wrestling: AEW’s controversial Darby Allin title win, surprise moments with Sting, and long-term storytelling questions. They also riff about WWE 2K26 GM shenanigans (including a New Jack–Mustafa tag team), the growing buzz around JCW and Vince Russo, and odd celebrity appearances leading into WrestleMania.

The hosts run through detailed WrestleMania predictions (from the Usos/L.A. Knight vs. Logan Paul/IShowSpeed cluster to Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu, Seth Rollins vs. Gunther, ladder chaos, and Brock Lesnar vs. Obafemi), argue over booking decisions, and pick favorites for several title matches. They debate heels, babyfaces, and whether big moments are being wasted or earned.

Along the way they trade blunt opinions, nostalgia-driven takes on WCW/WWF history, and hot takes about gimmicks, Hall of Fame choices, and missed opportunities in wrestling storylines — all with the rough, unfiltered humor of a late-night fan chat.

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