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🎙️ Ted Turner, WWE Cuts, and Backlash Somehow Exists This Weekend

1 h 11 min · 8 mei 2026
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Wrasslin’ Wroundtable Episode 64 Ryan Hall and Dominique LaRue break down a week where the wrestling itself almost took a backseat to the business behind it. From releases and reported pay cuts to Ted Turner’s passing and a surprisingly loaded Backlash card, there’s a lot to unpack. Show Notes • WWE Releases, Pay Cuts, and a Very Ugly Conversation A PLE is happening this weekend… and somehow it’s barely the biggest story. Ryan and Dom dive into the reported WWE releases and the deeply concerning reports that talent were asked to take significant pay cuts — including Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, one of the most decorated tag teams of all time, reportedly being asked to take a 50% reduction. The Wroundtable discusses what this says about the current WWE/TKO landscape, roster value, and whether the company is losing sight of what made these acts important in the first place. • Backlash Preview: There’s Actually a Wrestling Show This Weekend — Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker This one feels delicate. Ryan and Dom discuss who should win — and more importantly, how WWE avoids cooling off either guy in the process. — Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn Does Trick finally get revenge for the “gingerbread man” comments? And more importantly… is Sami Zayn finally starting to embrace a darker edge? — Jacob Fatu vs. Roman Reigns: Bloodline Civil War Evolves Every chapter somehow deepens this saga. Ryan and Dom break down how this latest confrontation could push the Bloodline story into even more dangerous territory. • Remembering Ted Turner (1938–2026) The wrestling world lost a giant. Ted Turner passed away at 87, and Ryan and Dom take time to reflect on his impact — not just on pro wrestling, but on sports, television, media, and culture itself. Without Ted Turner: WCW never becomes a national force. Monday Nitro never exists. Vince McMahon never sweats through 83 straight Mondays. The Wroundtable reflects on the chaotic genius of Turner, his role in bringing wrestling further into the mainstream, and why the industry simply doesn’t look the same without him. All that and more on Episode 64 of Wrasslin’ Wroundtable — where the business of wrestling suddenly feels just as important as the matches themselves. 📲 Stay Connected Follow the Wroundtable… or Danhausen will curse you. 👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wrasslinwroundtable/ 👉 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575895663428 👉 Follow Dom on TikTok (yes, like R-Truth did) https://www.tiktok.com/@whodatrue?_r=1&_t=ZT-94GIllGv5OH

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🎙️ Did Brock Lesnar Work All of Us? Plus SNME Looks Shockingly Good

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