Kayfabe and Cardboard Episode 5: The Impact of Topps Royalty WWE

Kayfabe and Cardboard Episode 6: Fanatics Fest: The Biggest Weekend in the Hobby?

The conversation covers wrestling highlights and storylines, the impact of WWE on the card market, discussions about AEW, TNA, and other wrestling companies, the experience at Fanatics Fest, Fanatics' investment in WWE, the presence of WWE cards at Fanatics Fest, buy or sell predictions, and showcases of wrestling cards. Takeaways * WWE's impact on the card market is significant and continues to grow. * Fanatics Fest provides a unique experience for wrestling fans and collectors. Chapters * 00:00 Wrestling Highlights and Storylines * 03:25 WWE Impact on Card Market * 05:37 AEW, TNA, and Other Companies * 07:58 Fanatics Fest Experience * 09:36 Fanatics Investment in WWE * 18:17 WWE Cards at Fanatics Fest * 21:47 Buy or Sell Predictions * 31:28 Wrestling Card Showcases

Kayfabe and Cardboard Episode 5: The Impact of Topps Royalty WWE

The conversation begins with a WWE recap and then transitions into a detailed discussion on the WWE Royalty set and its impact on the market. Key takeaways include the significance of WrestleMania patches, the risk associated with modern stars as investments, the value of buying singles, and the positive impact of the Topps Royalty set on the WWE market. Takeaways * WrestleMania patches impact the WWE market * Modern stars are riskier investments than legends * Buying singles is a smarter investment approach * Topps Royalty set is a home run for the WWE market Chapters * 00:00 Discussion on WWE Royalty Set and Market Impact

Kayfabe and Cardboard Episode 4: Are Celebrities Good For the WWE?

The conversation delved into the impact of celebrity involvement in WWE, analyzing its effects on the WrestleMania card, feuds, business strategy, and the card market. There was speculation on future celebrity involvement, debate on short-term vs. long-term impact, and analysis of the long-term value of celebrity cards. The strategy of celebrity involvement, its frequency, and the possibility of a celebrity winning a championship were also discussed. Takeaways * Celebrity involvement in WWE can enhance the show by allowing them to showcase others in the mid card. * The impact of celebrity involvement on the card market is significant, with potential for high-end cards to draw more high net worth collectors into WWE. Chapters * 00:00 The Impact of Celebrities on WWE * 06:34 Celebrity Involvement and Business Strategy * 12:21 Short-Term vs. Long-Term Impact * 18:18 Celebrity Cards and Long-Term Value * 25:29 Celebrity Involvement Strategy

Kayfabe and Cardboard Episode 3: How Young & Old Collectors Can Start Collecting

The conversation covers a Raw and SmackDown recap, WrestleMania match predictions, crazy predictions, WrestleMania location jeopardy, women's side and Jericho's future, AEW pay-per-view review, and starting a wrestling card collection for new collectors. The conversation covers the buying and collecting of WWE cards, including recommendations for purchasing from bigger retailers, attending card shows, and conducting research. It also explores the potential growth of the wrestling card market after WrestleMania, the comparison between modern stars and Attitude Era legends, and the dominance of high-end products like Flawless and Royalty in the hobby. Takeaways * Wrestling card collecting for new collectors * WrestleMania match predictions Buying from bigger retailers is recommended * Card shows are a great way to make connections and negotiate prices * Research is important when collecting WWE cards * High-end products like Flawless and Royalty are expected to dominate the hobby Chapters * 00:00 Raw and SmackDown Recap * 07:07 Crazy Predictions * 12:08 AEW Pay-Per-View Review * 21:57 Buying WWE Cards * 29:08 Buy or Sell: Modern Stars vs. Attitude Era Legends * 34:38 Buy or Sell: High-End Products Dominating the Hobby

Kayfabe and Cardboard Episode 2: A Tribute to the Community

The episode begins with a celebration of the hobby community, followed by a rundown of SmackDown and key storyline moments. The hosts discuss their journey into soccer cards and wrestling, highlighting influencers and educators in the wrestling community. They then transition into wrestling cards and share card spotlights before signing off with a message about the community. Takeaways * Community Shoutouts * Wrestling and Soccer Card Market * Influencers and Educators * Card Spotlights Chapters * 00:00 Celebrating the Hobby Community * 06:07 Getting Started in Soccer Cards and Wrestling * 13:25 Influencers and Educators in Wrestling * 25:46 Card Spotlights and Community Signoff