Kayfabe and Cardboard

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

Kayfabe and Carboard Episode 1: How Storylines Affect The Card Market

Aiden and Adam discuss their wrestling memories, the impact of the Attitude Era, storylines that changed the markets, and a breakdown of the weekly wrestling shows. They explore the influence of wrestling storylines on the card market and share insights on the current state of wrestling entertainment. The conversation covers WWE ticket pricing and investment, a card spotlight segment, reviews of specific cards, investment insights, the impact of Tops on the market, and predictions for upcoming WWE events. The hosts also discuss the expansion of the wrestling market and the influence of mainstream wrestling on the market. Takeaways * Wrestling storylines have a significant impact on the card market * The Attitude Era played a crucial role in shaping today's wrestling landscape Investment insights in WWE cards * Impact of mainstream wrestling on the market Chapters * 00:00 Introducing Wrestling Memories * 07:25 Storylines that Changed the Markets * 22:04 Weekly Show Breakdown * 29:21 Ticket Pricing and Investment * 34:33 Sealed Cards and Grading * 44:45 Expanding the Wrestling Market