MrSantiZap and SanchoWest are back with another episode of Wrestling is Cool! This week the guys debate which wrestling themes are actually worth singing, discuss whether WWE is too afraid to create new main event stars, and break down the current King and Queen of the Ring tournaments.

They also dive into WWE's growing battle for the Mexican wrestling market, the future of AAA under WWE, Chad Gable's surprising rise in popularity, concerns about Ilja Dragunov's place on the roster, and which stars are gaining the most momentum in the latest New New Heat Order rankings.

Plus, thoughts on LA Knight, Oba Femi, Jacob Fatu, Je'Von Evans, Logan Paul, Rey Mysterio, PENTA, Liv Morgan, and much more from across the wrestling world.

Chapters

0:00 Wrestling theme sing-along debate

9:36 Patreon plug and bonus content

14:11 WWE scared to make stars?

37:25 King of the Ring chaos

47:17 Money in the Bank moved

1:01:11 Mexico wrestling market battle

1:15:14 Chad Gable apology tour

1:29:19 AAA, TNA, and roster roles

1:31:33 Ilja Dragunov roster concerns

1:39:14 New New Heat Order

1:53:25 Patreon shoutouts and closing

MrSantiZap and SanchoWest discuss the match that reignited their excitement for pro wrestling as they break down El Grande Americano vs. El Grande Americano, Chad Gable's standout performance, and WWE's growing partnership with AAA.

The conversation shifts to Clash in Italy, including Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther, Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu, Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi, and Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley. They debate WWE's recent booking philosophy, the future of the Bloodline story, and whether WWE is playing things too safe.

Plus, King and Queen of the Ring predictions, bracket breakdowns, LA Knight talk, Heat Order rankings, and plenty of wrestling debate along the way.

This week on the Wrestling is Cool! Podcast, SantiZap and SanchoWest talk about the current WWE slowdown heading into Clash in Italy, why LA Knight still feels stuck in limbo, and how modern wrestling fandom has changed because of reaction content and community watch-alongs.

We also dive into Call of Duty nostalgia, Santi’s wild bachelor party wrestling stories, and the difference between WWE’s ring style versus AEW’s presentation and pacing.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro and Patreon updates

3:01 WWE slowdown and LA Knight

4:08 Call of Duty nostalgia

6:49 Watching wrestling with community

10:10 Santi's Bachelor party wrestling stories

12:21 WWE Reaction content and fan access

18:31 WWE ring style versus AEW

43:24 King of the Ring picks

52:12 Queen of the Ring picks

1:00:42 General manager and Austin Theory Breakout

1:09:02 Baron Corbin and NXT NEEDS help

1:19:10 Saturday Night's Main Event review

1:30:08 Danhausen, Knicks, and curse talk

1:43:24 Patreon , NEW NEW HEAT ORDER rankings and wrap-up

MrSantiZap and Sancho analyze the upcoming card for the Clash in Italy Premium Live Event. They examine key matchups, potential storyline developments, and the shifting dynamics between top competitors as the road to SummerSlam intensifies.

0:00 Intro and Italian greeting

0:17 Clash in Italy setup

5:57 Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca

16:16 Ria Ripley vs Jade Cargill

21:38 Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar

29:39 Cody Rhodes vs Gunther

38:06 Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu

45:14 Final thoughts and outro

Santizap and SanchoWest talk about the SHOCKING return of Brock Lesnar! What does it mean to Oba Femi? And we get an update for the LA Knight's Watch.

Santizap and SanchoWest talk about Backlash results. And the John Cena Classic announcement. Plus, the new LA Knight's Watch.

SantiZap and SanchoWest talk about the recently TKO salary cuts and the departure of NEW DAY from the WWE.

Santizap and SanchoWest give their expertise predictions for WWE Backlash. Plus BONUS predictions to spice it up! Wrestling is Cool podcast available early on Patreon.com/santizap