The One with the Tournament Finals

Turning Knight and Puppet Fight

This week on Maddening Wrestling Takes, Mike and Ace dive into the chaos: LA Knight’s twists and turns, the Bloodline’s looming battles, and yes — the puppet feud that somehow stole the show. From Andrade walking out to Mania heading to Saudi Arabia, plus Brock’s ripped jeans and some maddening takes on Lesnar’s legacy, nothing is off-limits.

The One with the Tournament Finals

This week on Maddening Wrestling Takes, Ace and Mike push through some lingering coughs to break down a packed week in wrestling! We cover: * WWE highlights: Kabuki Warriors, Cena’s emotional exchange with Sami Zayn, and Becky vs. Punk leading to AJ Lee’s shocking return after 10 years. * NXT madness with Joe Hendry magic, Lash Legend’s rise, and DIY drama. * AEW chaos: the Don Callis Family making waves, Darby Allin’s body bag antics, and faction wars heating up. * The Maddening Wrestling Takes Fantasy Tag Team Tournament finals — Cody Rhodes & Jacob Fatu vs. Bron Breakker & El Hijo del Vikingo. * Plus, our signature Maddening Takes: Is Dominik Mysterio really the most over luchador, and are five-star matches secretly killing wrestling? Unfiltered. Opinionated. Maddening.

Comeback of the Year!

After a one-week hiatus, Mike & Ace are BACK with more chaos than ever! 🔥 WWE Highlights: Sami Zayn’s big win, Logan Paul KO’s Cena, Dom keeps the gold in Paris, and Becky Lynch returns.  💥 AEW Madness: Forbidden Door fallout, Wardlow joins Don Callis Family, and the bizarre debut of Clon. ⚡ NXT Heatwave brings new champs, new contenders, and Ava shaking things up. 🎲 Fantasy Tag Bracket Round 2 heats up with dream matches you never thought you’d hear debated. 💭 Maddening Takes: AJ Lee’s potential comeback… and a wild vision for a WWE x AAA Draft. The comeback is real—and this episode is stacked.

From Family Friendly to F* That

This week on Maddening Wrestling Takes, Mike and Ace cover it all: Io and Asuka’s split speeding up, Punk getting jumped again on Raw, and Sami Zayn making the jump to SmackDown alongside Jacob Fatu’s debut. NXT saw Joe Hendry return and Dark State dominate, while Drew McIntyre set his sights on Cody with a vicious new edge. Over in AEW, MJF got suckered, Edge & Christian reunited against the wrong team, and Tony Khan booked the most confusing “no rules” match yet. Plus, AAA TripleMania delivered Omos tossing Microman, a demon puppet fight, and Vikingo retaining thanks to AJ Styles. We kick off our new explicit era with Maddening Takes on Kross’ future and how to fix Raw’s tag division.

Post-Credit Pops & Contract Drops

This week on Maddening Wrestling Takes, Mike and Ace dive deep into a wild week in wrestling — from surprise “post-credit” pops to shocking contract rumors. We recap all the chaos from Raw, NXT, SmackDown, Dynamite, and Collision, including Roman Reigns’ unexpected run-in, Charlotte’s cake-smashing segment, and the mystery surrounding Karrion Kross & Scarlett’s WWE status. Plus, our random tag team bracket heats up with surprising upsets, and we break down the latest WWE–ESPN deal and what it could mean for fans’ wallets. Buckle up — this one’s a mix of laughs, rants, and some seriously maddening takes.