Ben, Khal, and Brian share their reactions to the Rock’s return on 'SmackDown' this past weekend. Then they get into the following headlines of the week:

• John Cena being listed as “Greatest of All Time” on internal WWE roster (7:56)
• WWE considering changes to titles and adding weight classes (18:34)
• Kevin Nash giving possible reasons Triple H would be hesitant to re-sign LA Knight (29:02)

Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a call from The Worldwide Hotline regarding WWE hedging its bets with the Rock. (36:12)

The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (47:45) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Grand Slam’ (50:16).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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With a few days to digest the news of The Rock’s long-awaited return last Friday night, Rosenberg and SGG are here to discuss the following on today’s episode:

• Speculation on the behind-the-scenes steps taken to get The Rock in the ring last Friday (7:47)
• The Rock’s appearance on 'The Pat McAfee Show’ and his assertion that he was close to signing on the dotted line to face Roman Reigns at this year’s 'WrestleMania' (15:22)
• The Rock’s actual in-ring performance
• Another incredible accomplishment for Austin Theory in his nascent wrestling career (31:00)

Plus, the guys open up the mailbag (38:12).

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Important wrestlers (and podcasters) wear black tank tops! David, Kaz, and Brian, dressed in black tanks, discuss the Rock’s shocking appearance on 'WWE SmackDown.' They get into the following:

• The Rock reporting that his match with Roman Reigns was supposed to happen at WrestleMania 39 (2:41)
• A potential Rock vs. Cody Rhodes match (14:20)
• Austin Theory in the ring with The Rock and Pat McAfee (22:08)
• Reaction to Brian Gewirtz’s prediction a few months ago (25:50)
• Lower expectations for 'AEW Collision' (40:55)
• 'AEW Grand Slam' preview (46:10)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. Waters  

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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David and Ben return to recap the season finale of the second season titled, "High Flying." They discuss the wild main event at Harmageddon that saw Jack’s heel turn and the difficulties of nailing the shooting star press, then debate Wild Bill’s future and if Gully will forgive Jack after going off script. Also, they dive into Willie’s decision to finally come clean about DWL’s financials and discuss which characters have elevated themselves before giving out the awards for the episode.

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben Lindbergh

Producer: Jessie Lopez

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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We’re Double-Dipping on today’s Friday Something as Dip decides to grace you with his presence for the second time this week. To celebrate this momentous occasion on this Rosh Hashanah weekend, he and Rosenberg debate their issues with the PWI 500 and whether Jade Cargill is ready to make the jump to WWE (19:30) before taking some mailbag questions (30:19) on Dip’s demise, LA Knight, and whether Dip is the George Costanza of the professional wrestling world.

Stay maj, everyone.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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David and Kaz open the show by discussing the latest in wrestling news, including AEW pumping up its attendance numbers in Wembley Stadium and WWE and UFC officially being merged into TKO (02:00).

Then, they discuss potential wrestling free agents, including Jade Cargill, Edge, and more (31:00).

Later, the guys are joined by OVW’s Al Snow and Cash Flo to chat about the new Netflix docuseries ‘Wrestlers,’ starring both gentlemen (55:00).

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Guests: Al Snow and Cash Flo

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters

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WWE just announced that the 2024 Royal Rumble will be in Tampa, Florida. Ben, Khal, and Brian discuss whether or not the Rumble is a bucket list event. Then, they get into the following headlines:

• Jim Cornette said Jon Moxley has held Bryan Danielson back in AEW (3:58)
• TKO Group’s lofty goal of trying to make sure “every UFC fan is a WWE fan and every WWE fan is a UFC fan" (22:50)
• Bad Bunny sets his sights on Roman Reigns and the Undisputed Title (34:27)

Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Dip’s take on ‘Cheap Heat’ when he said it’s time for Seth Rollins to drop the belt to Finn Balor (40:38).

The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (47:58) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (56:22).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The world’s best pro wrestling podcasting trio is back! On today’s episode, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip discuss:

• The official announcement that WWE and UFC are now merged together under the Endeavor umbrella (6:12)
• The reception of Jey Uso last night and whether we’ll ever see Jey vs. his brother Jimmy in a match (17:14)
• LA Knight’s promo from ’SmackDown’ and whether it was enough to finally win Dip over (21:24)
• The prospects for Dom Mysterio’s career (28:15)
• Dip’s change of heart on Chad Gable (38:20)

Plus, the guys get into Dip’s bowling prowess and the pro wrestlers that Rosenberg would happily let his new wife go out with.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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David kicks off the show with the cold-open question of the week: Who would you join, Judgment Day or the Bloodline (00:40)?

Then they talk about Bryan Danielson's announcement that he is retiring next year (5:09). Afterward, they get into a discussion about the next main-eventers in AEW and WWE (12:56). They close out the show by talking about the fans who revealed the video from NXT with Bron Breakker and Von Wagner (45:53).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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David and Ben return to recap the penultimate episode of the second season, titled "Things That Matter." The guys discuss their excitement for next week’s season finale and debate what could be the stakes for the cross-promotion pay per view between Florida Wrestling Dystopia and the Duffy Wrestling League. Also, they discuss Willie’s continuing erratic behavior and debate if she'll accept Gully’s offer to join the FWD. As they give out this week’s awards, the guys discuss the importance of Staci keeping Wild Bill's secret of giving money to Tom when he was alive, Ace’s character growth, and David’s issues with the promo put together by DWL to impress Continuum.

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben Lindbergh

Producer: Jessie Lopez

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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