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Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling

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Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling is the ultimate podcast for pro wrestling nerds! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting into the world of professional wrestling, we've got you covered! TTW is built on opinion, philosophy, and honesty — not recaps.Each episode breaks down WWE through what’s actually working, what isn’t, and why it matters, with a focus on long-term direction, momentum, and fan trust.Tune in on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music for the latest episodes.Follow us on X and TikTok for episode updates and reactions.Join our Discord community where we do live PLE watch alongs and live chat with the TTW community!TTW Discord 🤓discord.gg/6aueu3fdju

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The Night Brock Broke The Timeline

Brock Lesnar is back! And after RAW, the biggest debate coming out of WrestleMania suddenly feels completely reopened. Was Brock’s retirement real? Was it a work? Or did WWE slowly turn a real-life situation into a worked-shoot storyline after plans changed behind the scenes? This week on TTW, we break down Brock Lesnar’s shocking return, why the entire Oba Femi timeline feels strange, and how RAW accidentally turned Clash in Italy into a legitimately massive WWE event. We also discuss: * Roman Reigns accepting Tribal Combat against Jacob Fatu * Why Finn Bálor feels hotter than he has in years * Ethan Page continuing to rise on RAW * Becky Lynch and Sol Ruca building momentum * Why Oba Femi may have been accidentally booked into a creative corner * And why Brock Lesnar returning may actually SAVE Oba creatively long term Upcoming WWE Events Discussed: Saturday Night’s Main Event XLIV Clash in Italy Quick shoutout to the family business — Zarc International. If you’re looking for serious everyday protection, check out the new VEXOR Venom Gel Pocket Guard — one of the strongest consumer pepper sprays on the market. Visit: www.zarc.com [http://www.zarc.com] Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry Vexor. TTW Available on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music. Episodes every Monday and Friday! Follow Alexander the Great: X & TikTok — @Froe87 Join the TTW Discord for: * Live PLE watch-alongs * Real-time reactions * Wrestling debates during the shows * And general wrestling nerd chaos Chapters 00:00 The Night Brock Broke The Timeline 03:14 Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu & Tribal Combat 08:11 Finn Bálor vs JD McDonagh — This Feels Backwards 10:31 Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca — This Is How You Build A Star 13:16 Ethan Page, LA Knight & RAW’s Direction Problem 15:45 Women’s Tag Division — Is Anybody Actually Moving Forward? 18:42 Brock Lesnar Returns And Destroys Oba Femi 20:41 Seth Rollins vs Austin Theory — This Should Not Have Closed RAW 25:08 Brock Lesnar / Oba Femi — THIS DOESN’T FEEL CLEAN 49:38 Work vs Worked-Shoot — Was Brock’s Retirement Real? 01:00:50 Why Brock Returning Might Actually SAVE Oba Femi 01:07:20 WWE Under TKO Feels Different 01:15:24 Clash In Italy Suddenly Feels Huge 01:20:49 Final RAW Verdict + Upcoming WWE Shows

22. Mai 2026 - 1 h 38 min
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SMACKDOWN NEEDED GUNTHER

This week finally felt like SmackDown started showing signs of life again. Not perfect. Still inconsistent. Still too long at three hours. …but parts of this show finally felt IMPORTANT again. This episode breaks down Trick Williams’ hometown star presentation, why the U.S. title scene FINALLY feels like it can be connected, Melo/Ricky/Sami/Fenix building a real ecosystem, why Gunther instantly makes SmackDown feel bigger, Cody vs Gunther contract signing chaos, Royce Keys getting elevated in the main event, Saturday Night’s Main Event updates, RAW preview discussion, and the much bigger conversation about why WWE feels completely different in the TKO era. We also dive deep into WWE feeling more corporate and less alive, the shrinking feeling of weekly television, the five-match PLE structure problem, fans spending more money for less rewarding weekly content, why long-time fans feel disconnected from the modern product, and why RAW currently feels far more stable than SmackDown. ⸻ Follow: Alexander the Great — @Froe87 ⸻ JOIN THE TTW DISCORD PLE watch-alongs. Live reactions. Real-time wrestling discussion during the shows. ⸻ Quick shoutout to the family business — Zarc International. If you’re looking for serious everyday protection… Check out the new VEXOR Venom™ Gel Pocket Guard — one of the strongest consumer pepper sprays on the market. You can find our products on Amazon and at www.zarc.com [http://www.zarc.com] Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry Vexor. ⸻ If we earned your listen… please leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music. That stuff genuinely helps more wrestling fans find the show. 00:00 — SmackDown Needed Gunther 03:03 — Trick Williams Homecoming / U.S. Title Scene Finally Feels Alive 05:59 — The U.S. Title Ecosystem Is Starting To Work 08:26 — Sami Zayn’s Character Spiral Continues 11:08 — Women’s Tag Division Still Needs STORIES 13:45 — Cody Rhodes / Gunther Contract Signing Chaos 16:05 — Melo vs Ricky Saints — SmackDown Needed THIS Match 18:36 — DANHAUSEN ❤️ 36:53 — WWE Finally Understanding Character Variety Again 38:46 — Why Midcard & Comedy Wrestling Matter 40:14 — Michael Cole Deserves More Respect 42:39 — Why Comedy Wrestling Still Works 44:23 — WWE’s Body Type Shift & Why It Matters 46:08 — LA Knight Main Event Debate 52:01 — Sami / Gargano / Candice — This Story Is Getting Weird 57:58 — Jade Cargill / Charlotte / Alexa Bliss 01:05:23 — Saturday Night’s Main Event Update 01:07:40 — Gunther vs Royce Keys — REAL SmackDown Main Event Energy 01:13:31 — Final Thoughts — SmackDown Finally Showing Signs Of Life 01:17:08 — WWE FEELS UNRECOGNIZABLE POST-TKO 01:27:46 — WWE Is Becoming Too Expensive To Follow 01:38:10 — RAW Preview / Roman Reigns / Oba Femi

19. Mai 2026 - 1 h 39 min
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Maintenance Television

🎙️ Maintenance Television RAW after Backlash gave us a weird episode. Not a BAD show. Actually… there was a lot of good wrestling on this show. The roster looked strong. The younger stars continue to feel more important. The IC Title division finally feels connected again. But outside of Jacob Fatu? A LOT of RAW felt like WWE was just maintaining stories instead of truly escalating them. And the second Jacob showed up… …the entire energy of the show changed. ⸻ This week on TTW: Why Jacob Fatu currently feels like the hottest thing in WWE Bron Breakker’s strange post-Backlash direction Ethan Page continuing to prove he belongs in the main-event picture Sol Ruca impressing BIG against Iyo Sky The growing concern around Oba Femi after Brock Lesnar Judgment Day quietly planting long-term story seeds Why the AAA / El Grande Americano story is becoming overbooked Asuka’s emotional backstage goodbye with Iyo Sky Why RAW felt more like “maintenance television” than momentum television ⸻ PLUS: JDfromNY / Danhausen discourse Wrestling-media echo chambers WWE’s 5-match PLE problem ⸻ 🎧 Available on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music X & TikTok: @Froe87 (fro like afro… add the E… 87) 🔥 Join the TTW Discord for: PLE watch-alongs Live reactions Real wrestling discussion 🛡️ Sponsored by Zarc International Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry Vexor. www.zarc.com [http://www.zarc.com] Powered by Zarc International Check out the VEXOR Venom™ Gel Pocket Guard — The strongest consumer pepper sprays on the market. Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry Vexor. www.zarc.com [http://www.zarc.com] 📲 FOLLOW / SUPPORT THE SHOW If we earned it… leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it genuinely helps more wrestling nerds find the show. Available on: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Amazon Music Follow Alexander the Great : 👉 X/Twitter & TikTok: @Froe87 (fro like afro… add the E… 87) 🔥 JOIN THE TTW DISCORD PLE watch-alongs. Live reactions. Real wrestling conversations while the shows are actually happening. ⸻ 00:00 — Intro / RAW After Backlash Overall Thoughts 05:39 — The Vision / Bron Breakker Opening Segment (Logan Paul, Theory, Joe Hendry & why RAW immediately felt like maintenance television) 15:45 — IC Title Division Feels Like An Actual Ecosystem (Penta, Ethan Page, Je’Von Evans, Rusev & why this division finally feels alive) 34:46 — Asuka & Iyo Sky Backstage Goodbye (Why it didn’t fully feel real) 42:30 — Iyo Sky vs Sol Ruca (Why WWE should feel GREAT about Sol’s future) 48:02 — Oba Femi — WWE Has To Be Careful Now (Open challenge discussion, Brock Lesnar fallout & long-term concerns) 01:04:04 — Judgment Day Quietly Planting Seeds (Roxanne Perez, Finn Bálor tension, Liv manipulation & long-term setup) 01:13:24 — AAA / El Grande Americano Is Becoming Overbooked (Too many moving parts, interference & identity-story confusion) 01:19:02 — JDfromNY / Danhausen / Wrestling-Media Echo Chambers (5-match PLE discourse, comedy wrestling, fake “open discussion” communities & super-chat validation culture) 01:41:52 — Maxxine Dupri / Austin Theory Teases (The Vision background storytelling & Theory needing direction) 01:52:58 — Roman Reigns / Jacob Fatu Closing Segment (Why Jacob completely changed the energy of RAW) 02:03:00 — MVP Of The Night — Jacob Fatu 02:08:30 — Final Thoughts On RAW (Maintenance television vs momentum television) 02:14:00 — SmackDown Preview (Cody/Gunther, Jacob suspension fallout, Trick Williams Homecoming)

16. Mai 2026 - 2 h 4 min
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Backlash Restored Confidence Heading Into A Summer Of Chaos

🔥 Backlash Restored Confidence Heading Into A Summer Of Chaos After what felt like “CommercialMania” at WrestleMania 41… Backlash finally reminded us what WWE looks like when the wrestling actually gets time to breathe. This week on Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling, we break down why Backlash may have been WWE’s BEST overall Premium Live Event of the year — and why simply letting the matches COOK instantly made the product feel bigger again. 🎙️ INSIDE THIS EPISODE: 👉 Bron Breakker vs Seth Rollins delivered a WrestleMania-level opener 👉 Trick Williams continues feeling like WWE’s next centerpiece star 👉 Danhausen chaos, AAA surprises & why the REAL issue is WWE’s 5-match cards 👉 Iyo Sky vs Asuka delivers one of the BEST women’s matches of the year 👉 Why the ending of Iyo vs Asuka felt emotional, heavy… and maybe even like goodbye 👉 John Cena’s “historic” announcement & why the voting concept feels suspicious 👉 Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu becomes the beginning of a BLOOD FEUD 👉 Why Jacob Fatu gave us major Umaga “Samoan Bulldozer” energy 👉 Why Backlash worked better than WrestleMania despite being the smaller show 👉 RAW preview: Roman’s acknowledgment ceremony, Oba Femi’s open challenge, Judgment Day chaos & more This wasn’t a gimmick-heavy show. This wasn’t a nostalgia show. This was WWE remembering: 👉 let wrestling breathe again. ⸻ 📲 FOLLOW / SUPPORT TTW If we earned it… leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music. Follow Alexander the Great: 👉 @Froe87 (fro like afro, add the E, 87) ⸻ 🔥 JOIN THE TTW DISCORD PLE watch-alongs. Live reactions. Real wrestling nerd conversations during the shows. ⸻ 🎙️ Sponsored by Zarc International Check out the VEXOR Venom™ Gel Pocket Guard: www.zarc.com [http://www.zarc.com] Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry Vexor. Chapters 00:00Backlash Restores Confidence in WWE 05:09Match Length Philosophy and Commercial Concerns 10:49Bron Breaker vs. Seth Rollins: A Stellar Opening Match 30:10Trick Williams vs. Sammy Zane: Building Momentum 31:35Character Changes and Match Dynamics 39:10The Chaos of Danhausen's Mystery Partner 01:01:59The Impact of Comedy in Wrestling 01:03:59The Impact of TKO on Wrestling Events 01:06:44Analyzing the Asuka vs. Io Sky Match 01:15:50Post-Match Reflections and Future Implications 01:24:51John Cena's Historic Announcement and Its Controversies 01:37:09The Anticipation of New Opportunities 01:38:00Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu: The Main Event 01:39:09The Dynamics of Fear and Power in Wrestling 01:42:01Building Jacob Fatu as an Unstoppable Force 01:45:04The Match Finish: Controversy and Expectations 01:48:03Post-Match Chaos: Jacob Fatu's Unhinged Persona 01:51:53Comparing Jacob Fatu to Wrestling Legends 01:55:08Backlash Review: A Standout Event 02:01:09Looking Ahead: Future Storylines and Matches

12. Mai 2026 - 1 h 50 min
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Backlash Is One Night Away ...

Backlash is one night away… …but honestly? This card still feels like it could completely change after SmackDown. ⸻ In this episode of Turnbuckle Talk Wrestling: 🔥 We break down the UPDATED Backlash card after RAW 🔥 Talk about the possibility of Gunther vs Cody being added 🔥 Give our official Backlash predictions 🔥 Open The TTW Vault for: 👉 Top 5 “This Should Have Happened at WrestleMania” Matches 👉 Top 5 “The Story Didn’t End at WrestleMania” Feuds & Rematches ⸻ Because Backlash has always been about one thing: 👉 unfinished business. And right now… some of these stories still don’t feel finished yet. ⸻ 🎙️ Sponsored by the family business — Zarc International. If you’re looking for serious everyday protection… check out the new VEXOR Venom™ Gel Pocket Guard — one of the strongest consumer pepper sprays on the market. Be Prepared. Protect Yourself. Carry Vexor. ⸻ 🎙️ TTW — A Podcast for Pro Wrestling Nerds. 📲 Follow / Support the show on Apple, Spotify & Amazon Music 📲 Follow Alexander the Great: X & TikTok: @Froe87 🔥 Join the TTW Discord for: • Live PLE watch-alongs • Real-time reactions • Unfiltered wrestling debates Chapters 00:00Backlash Anticipation 03:37Top Matches That Should Have Happened 11:22Fantasy Booking: Missed Opportunities 17:45Crowd Dynamics and Fan Engagement 24:34WrestleMania vs. Backlash: A Cultural Commentary 29:31Wrestling Fan Experiences 33:52Live Event Insights 38:23Ticket Prices and Accessibility 40:02WrestleMania and Backlash Dynamics 43:39Iconic Rivalries in Wrestling 49:35The Undertaker's Legacy 54:20Batista's Evolution: From Wrestler to Hollywood Star 55:26The Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar Saga 58:22The Rock vs. Triple H: A 2000 Feud 01:01:29Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels: The Betrayal 01:04:15The Bloodline Story: A Modern Wrestling Epic 01:22:51The Future of Seth Rollins and Braun Breaker 01:24:07Mystery Partner Predictions for Dan Howzen 01:26:07The Dynamics of Miz and Kit Wilson 01:28:49Potential Surprises in the Tag Team Match 01:34:08Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther: A Hypothetical Match 01:38:34Main Event: Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu 01:44:07Final Predictions and Backlash Expectations

9. Mai 2026 - 1 h 46 min
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