Teacher's Takedown

2026 Royal Rumble Review

In this episode, Tom and Ben review the 2026 Royal Rumble, discussing the highlights of the women's match, AJ Styles' potential retirement after his match with Gunther, and Drew McIntyre's victory over Sami Zayn. They analyze the storytelling elements, character developments, and the implications for future storylines in WWE. In this conversation, Ben and Tom review the recent Royal Rumble event, discussing key moments, character developments, and the overall impact of the matches. They analyze the significance of surprise entrants, and the implications of the booking decisions leading up to WrestleMania. The duo reflects on the crowd's reaction, the effectiveness of comedy in wrestling, and their personal grades for the event, emphasizing the need for more surprises and engaging storylines.

SNME - John Cena Final Match Review

This conversation reviews the recent Saturday Night's Main Event, focusing on John Cena's retirement match against Gunther. The hosts discuss the significance of Cena's legacy, analyze various matches throughout the event, and provide insights into the performances of both established and emerging wrestlers. They also reflect on the event's overall impact and share their thoughts on potential future storylines and matches.

Episode 21 - Saturday Nights Main Event November 2025 Review

In this episode of Teachers Take Down, the hosts review the latest Saturday Night's Main Event, discussing the return of the show, match outcomes, and character developments. They analyze the title match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre, the women's championship bout featuring Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill, and a thrilling triple threat match with Dominik Mysterio. The conversation highlights the importance of storytelling in wrestling, the evolution of characters, and the need for more balanced representation in women's matches. The hosts analyze the dynamics of the Dom vs Penta vs. Rusev match, the significance of John Cena's tournament announcement, and the main event featuring CM Punk and Jey Uso. They discuss the performances, potential storylines, and their overall impressions of the event, culminating in their grades for the show.

Bonus Episode - WWE SmackDown Experience

In this episode of Teachers Takedown, Ben, Tom, and Josey discuss their experience attending a WWE SmackDown event in San Jose. They share their initial impressions of the event, the atmosphere in the arena, and the energy of the crowd. The conversation shifts to highlights from the matches, particularly the United States title match, and the booking decisions surrounding the event. They also explore potential rebooking ideas and conclude with their overall experience and grades for the show.

Episode 20 - Crown Jewel Review

In this episode, Tom and Ben review the Crown Jewel event from Perth, Australia, discussing each match in detail, including the performances of Bronson Reed, Roman Reigns, John Cena, AJ Styles, and the women's championship match. They analyze the storytelling, pacing, and outcomes of the matches, providing insights into the current state of WWE and its characters. They express their opinions on the event's overall quality and what they hope to see in future shows.