Episode 66

Episode 66

Episode 66! Trish and Sarah start with NJPW, the G1, and the promotion's updated strategy in regards to their US shows, before discussing Takaaki Kidani's interview in regards to Bushiroad's stock sale and his long term relationship issues with the NJPW roster. (20:10) Then they move to AEW and take a look at Dynamite's key promo segment between Ospreay, Omega, and Kevin Knight to set up the PPV main event. (36:15) How is the build for Knight vs Omega compared to similar young pretenders challenges in the past? Then a Redemption preview (1:01:45) and a report from the Boston Collision (1:08:45) before taking a blind look at WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event (1:24:50) Finally, listener questions! (1:34:27) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Episode 65

Episode 65! Trish and Sarah are back to discuss all the world title changes this past week, starting with WWE's quickfire switches between Cody, Sami, and CM Punk. Meanwhile Seth and Roman are feuding again (15:25) and even WWE's fresh feuds are feeling stale. What does this mean for WWE's destination programming strategy? (29:25) Then, AEW's Beach Break! Your hosts take a look at the AEW Women's Division and discuss what is working (40:45) and the radical concept that not all women are the same. Kenny Omega defeated MJF for the AEW Men's World Championship! (55:00) How and when did it come about? Could it have happened earlier? (1:05:06) Then they check in on how Omega's victory has affected Wembley ticket sales, (1:22:45) followed by some listener questions around AEW's stadium show ticket strategy. Finally, Hangman is back! (1:43:00) How was his return handled and what seeds is he planting? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Episode 64

Episode 64! Trish and Sarah start with more personnel cuts at TNA, including creative head Tommy Dreamer, (13:25) who was the subject of several twitter allegations of improper behavior by other wrestlers this week. Independent Austrian promotion Rings of Europe (27:21) cancelled a show after allegations of sexist behavior from the promoter, and the Janel Grant case has moved to arbitration. (37:20) Forbidden Door is approaching! We consider if the concept still works as NJPW continues to try and redeem the legacy of the IWGP championship. (40:15) Next they discuss how the PPV forms the road to Wembley, beginning with Thekla and the women's Owen Hart Cup final, (1:05:40) before a listener question leads them to delve into Kenny Omega's promo from Dynamite and current creative as he moves towards Redemption. (1:09:00) Finally, Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland had a promo that included some questionable language from Ospreay (1:20:15) and some unanswered questions from Strickland. (1:33:30) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Episode 63

Episode 63! Trish and Sarah check in on WWE and Gunther in the 6 months since John Cena retired. Did beating Cena make Gunther a big star? How is WWE doing with elevating their talent, especially compared to 2023 and 2024? (23:45) Can they get someone hot without a talent move from AEW to WWE? (47:15) Next, a flag in Stamford catches fire and the WWE shareholder lawsuit is settled (54:15) while Front Office Sports "covers" the settlement. (1:00:00) Then, they look at the latest talent departures in TNA (1:02:05) before an in-depth review of NJPW's changing ownership and the potential impact of the stock sale on their business. (1:14:06) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Episode 62

Episode 62! Trish and Sarah cover AEW's Double or Nothing PPV. Was this one of the best shows AEW has ever done? Mick Foley is All Elite and already taking low blows from MJF. (6:44) FTR had a fiery "I Quit" match with Copeland and Cage (14:25), and Takeshita and Okada may have had the Match of the Year. (20:20) Athena and Mina Shirakawa had an Owen Tournament match, and there was a four-way for the Women's Championship. (26:20) Jon Moxley and Kyle O'Reilly love their mat grappling- did we? (34:35) Samoa Joe and Will Ospreay (41:03) and Bandido and Swerve (51:58) also began their Owen Tournament. Are we looking at the two finalists? Stadium Stampede had 14 participants and some crazy spots. (1:01:53) And finally, Darby and MJF had their rematch. Was this a fitting end for Darby's title reign? (1:12:36) And what's the deal with Kevin Knight's turn? (1:26:01) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-trish-and-sarah-wrestling-podcast/donations] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]