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Podcast Setup & Tech Issues

• Hosts are using a new streaming platform, Riverside FM, which presents some minor hiccups.
• Accidental cross-streaming between Wrestling Mayhem Show and AwesomeCast leads to an early Patreon leak.
• Sorg is recording from Ann Arbor, Michigan, while Riz is back in Pittsburgh.

Streaming Frustrations for Traveling Wrestling Fans

• The challenges of watching WWE, AEW, and TNA while traveling.
• VPN Workarounds – Canadian NXT and SmackDown downloads vs. AEW replays on Max.
• TNA subscription regrets – paying for it but not watching it.
• The transition from WWE Network to Peacock and its impact on wrestling viewership.

The Evolution of Wrestling Streaming Platforms

• WWE’s $5 billion Peacock deal and its business strategy.
• The shift from independent platforms (IWTV, Highspots) to mainstream services like Netflix and Max.
• AEW and ROH’s Honor Club and how it compares to WWE’s model.

NXT vs. AEW Women’s Division

• A deep dive into which roster is stronger:
  • AEW: Toni Storm, Mercedes Moné, Julia Hart, Harley Cameron.
  • NXT: Roxanne Perez, Bayley, Jordynne Grace, Julia (STARDOM).
• The crossover effect – WWE and TNA working together.
• How AEW’s women’s division is improving, but NXT’s depth might be better.

AEW’s Booking & Talent Management

• Ricky Starks Debate – Is AEW underutilizing him? Why aren’t AEW’s homegrown stars getting main event opportunities?
• The ongoing issue with certain AEW talents getting “lost in the shuffle” (Miro, Andrade, etc.).
• The rise of Harley Cameron as an entertainment figure akin to R-Truth.

Elimination Chamber & WrestleMania Speculation

• Women’s Chamber Match: Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Bayley, Naomi, and Roxanne Perez – Who wins?
• Men’s Chamber Match: The Cody Rhodes path to WrestleMania.
• CM Punk vs. John Cena rumors – Could this be Cena’s return match?
• The “Paul Heyman Favor” mystery and how it could shake up the main event.

Crossover Between WWE & TNA

• Moose appearing on NXT – What does this mean for WWE and TNA’s relationship?
• Former WWE stars returning in TNA – Fandango’s reappearance under a different name.
• Potential matchups: Moose vs. Omos? Jacob Fatu vs. Bron Breakker?

Jon Moxley vs. Adam Copeland (Edge) Main Event

• Is AEW focusing too much on ex-WWE stars in main event positions?
• The need for homegrown AEW talent to get the spotlight.
• How this match compares to WWE’s booking of older stars like Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.

Fantasy Booking & AEW vs. WWE

• Will Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn extend to WrestleMania?
• Roman Reigns’ Mania Plans – Who challenges him?
• Dream matches for AEW’s evolving roster (Bron Breakker vs. Jacob Fatu, etc.).

Off-Topic Shenanigans

• Wrestling Cruises & Themed Cruises:
  • Jericho’s Rockin’ Wrestling Cruise vs. a potential Juggalo Cruise.
  • Flat Earth cruise… on a round planet?
  • Mayhem at Sea – A future Wrestling Mayhem Show cruise?
  • Disney & Swingers Cruises – (Wait, what?!)

“What We Learned” Segment

• Sorg: Learned that Notorious Norm Connors still lives up to his name after a shocking betrayal at RWA.
• Rizz: Learned that AEW’s booking of Edge vs. Moxley feels like WWE’s Ruthless Aggression Era all over again.
• Jesse (Chat Room): Learned that AJ Francis’ car smells great.
• Tina (Chat Room): Learned that women’s wrestling is at an all-time high with Grand Slam’s singalong and Bianca/Naomi’s tribute to Bring It On.

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