The Rawking Review Podcast

Episode 31: TKO VS WWE, Pat McaFee Returns to "Save Pro Wrestling", Oba vs Brock Big Fight Feel, Punk SHOOTS on Roman, NXT and AEW News

It's been a long few weeks since the last episode, I apoligize for the absence. But just like Pespi Phil, there is a lot to get off my chest.

Episode 30: Elimination Chamber 2025 Review, Can the Viper Strike at Mania, Danhausen Debuts to Boos, Punk Sirius Return to Chicago, Rhea vs Jade Online Beef

The Road to WrestleMania is looking bumpier than ever.  This episode will cover the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view that took place in Chicago over the weekend, where we saw two elimination chamber winners punch their ticket to the Showcase of immortals. We also had CM Punk versus Finn Balor in another clinic for the World Heavyweight Championship in a special ring introduction.  Also, a very evil, very nice and very stagnant debut for a former AEW comedy wrestler.  Plus, we'll go over AEW Dynamite and Collision results as well as ratings for the week. All this and more.. Cuz’ we spell it R-A-W-K cuz’ we talk about the W’s of pro wrestling!

Episode 29 - BIG Bronson Reed Has a BIG Problem, AJ Styles Retires in Atlanta, Elimination Chamber Preview, 2025 Wrestling Observer Awards Recap

Just when you thought it couldn't get any wilder, this episode dives into the emotional AJ Styles tribute in Atlanta and the final high-stakes Elimination Chamber qualifiers. We break down the "phenomenal" retirement of a legend and the disastrous turn of events for "Big" Bronson Reed that has shifted the WWE landscape. Plus, we’re looking ahead at the upcoming Elimination Chamber card to predict who will punch their ticket to WrestleMania and recapping the 2025 Wrestling Observer Awards. All this and more right here—where it’s spelled R-A-W-K because we only talk about the W’s in pro wrestling!

Episode 28: MASSIVE Mania Plans Scrapped, Roman Chooses Champ for Main Event, Two MAJOR New Japan Stars Gone From Company, AEW Grand Slam Australia Preview

There have been major changes to the WrestleMania plans in Las Vegas this year, with shocking developments and injuries pushing some returns beyond the Showcase of the Immortals. We recap last week’s groundbreaking Monday Night Raw where Roman Reigns officially chose his WrestleMania opponent. We also cover two New Japan Pro Wrestling stars leaving their contracts and preview AEW Grand Slam Australia taking place on February 14. All that and more on this week’s Rawking Review where its spelled R-A-W-K cuz' we talk about the W's in pro wrestling.

Episode 27: The OTC Returns to Win the Rumble, Liv the Moment in the Women's Rumble, AJ Styles Phenomenal Ending in Saudi vs Gunther, The Debut of Royce Keys ft. Hamza Cisse

The Road to WrestleMania began in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a royal start and finish, and in this special episode with Hamza Cisse we break down the highs and lows of a Royal Rumble build that felt underwhelming. We discuss the loaded Men’s Royal Rumble featuring Brock Lesnar, LA Knight, Oba Femi, and the returning Roman Reigns, along with standout performances in the Women’s Rumble from Lash Legend, Sol Ruca, Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton, and a surprise Bella appearance. We also review AJ Styles putting his career on the line against Gunther and Sami Zayn challenging Drew McIntyre for the WWE Undisputed Championship, all right here on the show where we spell it R A W K because we talk about the W’s in pro wrestling.