In the latest installment of Discord Notes, I opened up about more than just wrestling. Volume 7 is about building strong foundations — whether in conversations, communities, or creative platforms. It’s also about being honest: with myself, with you, and with the content I create.

For years, creators have been told to avoid politics and religion. I broke that rule in this episode. Why? Because culture itself is inseparable from both — and avoiding uncomfortable conversations only weakens our foundation.

Key Themes from Volume 7

• Patreon Relaunch: After experimenting with Fourthwall, I relaunched Patreon on September 9th, 2025. Fourthwall stays as my merch home (with fully original designs), but Patreon is now the hub for community, group chats, and deeper conversations.

• Cancel Culture & Free Speech: From Gail Kim vs. Riho to hateful comments on my Raja Jackson video, I highlight how we’ve confused opinions with facts — and how online discourse has lost the ability to find common ground.

• Foundations Matter: I use the metaphor of building blocks to explain why obsessing over “chipped blocks” (small issues) prevents us from building strong structures in culture, wrestling, and community.

• Wrestling Meets Culture: Saudi Arabia is buying influence — WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and now EA. WWE continues its global growth, while AEW stagnates, and NJPW is suffocating under outdated traditions.

• Breaking My Own Rules: I reflect on faith, being raised Catholic, and the phrase “walk by faith, not by sight.” I argue that growth requires discomfort — and conversations about religion, politics, and culture can’t be ignored anymore.

Why This Matters
Wrestling isn’t just about matches — it’s a mirror of culture. Discord Notes is my space to unpack those intersections without the algorithm dictating what gets heard. Patreon allows me to have unfiltered conversations with you — free of censorship, rage-bait, and corporate control.

As I said in the episode: “Discord Notes Volume 7 is all about trying to find a really firm foundation in the things that we should talk about… not in a way that’s preachy, but in a way where we can grow.”

Please note: future Discord Notes will be on Patreon. I will keep this as wrestling. Stuff will be moving around.

https://patreon.com/marieshadows

Marie Shadows and Dos Evil review MLW Fury Road 2025, unpacking wild trios matches, Opera Cup intrigue, indie standouts like Shotzi, and unforgettable promos.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Welcome & Marie’s fiery intro

• 00:01:15 – MLW’s new “We Choose Violence” tagline & Texas crowd reaction

• 00:02:45 – Pirate trios match: Blue Panther’s technical mastery vs. awkward finish

• 00:17:30 – Paul London vs. Akamura: Kojima steals the spotlight with bagels

• 00:27:45 – Volador Jr. vs. Teton: Mask pull finish draws major heat

• 00:31:10 – Alex Hammerstone promo: “That crackhead Riddle” & MLW takeover plans

• 00:36:08 – Mads Krueger’s dark ambush & “Hail Contra” sign-off

• 00:37:43 – Shotzi vs. Alejandra Quintanilla: pacing issues but indie magic

• 00:42:30 – Closing thoughts: MLW’s balance of legends, chaos, and indie stars

Support:

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Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am your host Marie Shadows!

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In this episode of the Square Circle Podcast, Marie Shadows breaks down the shocking arrest—and near-instant release—of Raja Jackson on felony battery charges. What should have been a moment of accountability became a case study in how money bends the system, how parents blur the line between love and enabling, and how social media culture fuels real-world violence.

Marie dismantles the lazy “white money” narrative by showing how Rampage Jackson—himself a wealthy Black MMA fighter—used $50,000 in cash to secure his son’s release. She challenges listeners to look beyond race to the deeper forces of resources, character, and responsibility, while also examining the role of livestreaming, toxic chats, and the need for therapy and healing in an age of constant online escalation.

Time Stamps

• 0:00 – Intro: “How can good news turn into a what the fuck?”

• 1:30 – Podcast milestones, Patreon & merch announcements

• 5:00 – Setting the stage: Raja Jackson’s arrest and near-instant bail

• 10:00 – Breaking the myth of “white money” privilege

• 16:00 – Rampage’s $50,000 decision and the hypocrisy of parenting vs. discipline

• 22:00 – Streaming platforms, Kick culture, and how live chats fuel violence

• 29:00 – Therapy, trauma, and why punishment alone won’t fix this

• 35:00 – Broader warning: when creators can’t self-regulate, government will

• 42:00 – Final thoughts: money stays green, character decides everything