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Mr. Warren Hayes

Mr. Warren Hayes loves pro wrestling, so if you love pro wrestling you'll love this podcast! Get analysis and insights with Warren's special brand of commentary on AEW, NJPW, WWE, Stardom and more! Listen, if you're a wrestling fan who's looking to talk about in-ring action, make sense of news and rumors andpush into the business side of wrestling, this podcast is for you. We'll do it with insightfulness, passion, and thoughtfulness! It's a wrestling podcast like you've never heard! read less
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Tony Khan got Meltzer Driver'd (AEW Dynamite)
3d ago
Tony Khan got Meltzer Driver'd (AEW Dynamite)
AEW Dynamite is back home in Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida and we are ready to review a busy, eventful show that while low on the wrestling was high on the events. Here we go! Tony Khan gets Meltzer Driver’d A tremendous finishing angle saw Jack Perry reinstated into AEW and Tony Khan taking bumps. Should we be excited or worried about the future? Swerve Strickland Has His First Match as Champion Coming off his historic win at AEW Dynasty, Swerve Strickland stood nose-to-nose with Kyle Fletcher in an eliminator match. How did that go? Warren will tell you! Willow Nightingale’s Championship Celebration Doesn’t Go As Planned When do they ever? Mercedes Moné showed up and their big Double or Nothing match got set up. And More! Jon Moxley defended the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, Will Ospreay to challenge for the International Title, Mina Sharikawa was in action, Big Bill wants to sit under the learning tree, and more! 🥇 Match Results 🥇 Swerve Strickland defeated Kyle Fletcher Mina Shirakawa defeated Anna Jay Will Ospreay defeated Dante Martin, Jay Lethal, Jay White, Komander, Kyle O'Reilly, Lance Archer and Penta El Zero Miedo Jon Moxley defeated Powerhouse Hobbs 👾 Come and join the Warren Hayes Show Discord! discord.gg/NqWrBG5 🦊 linktr.ee/MrWarrenHayes Quality pre-roll music courtesy of FANTAMARK82: linktr.ee/FANTAMARK82 ================================================= Mr Warren Hayes Show theme song Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
AEW Dynasty Go-Home Show (AEW Dynamite review)
Apr 18 2024
AEW Dynasty Go-Home Show (AEW Dynamite review)
It’s the AEW Dynasty go-home show! Let Warren break down the ins and outs as Dynamite set up the big PPV this upcoming weekend, so let’s get to talking about it! April 17, 2024, from the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana! Samoa Joe and Swerve Strickland Face Off Swerve had a message to deliver to Samoa Joe before the PPV, and the champ was happy to oblige. Who set themselves up for victory this weekend? Jon Moxley’s First Appearance As IWGP World Heavyweight Champion After winning the big one at Windy City Riot, Jon Moxley shows up on AEW Dynamite sporting some fresh new gold. And he lays out a challenge. Will Ospreay and Claudio Castagnoli Blow the Roof Off Another tremendous TV match by Will Ospreay, complimented by the tremendous work of Castagnoli, which all came together in a great match to cap off the show. And More! The Elite in action, Willow Nightingale gets punked and Hook tries to look tough! It’s another packed show! 🥇 Match Results 🥇 Julia Hart and Brody King defeat Willow Nightingale and Adam Copeland The Elite defeat PAC, Penta El Zero Miedo and Daniel Garcia Deonna Purrazzo defeats Mariah May Orange Cassidy defeats Shane Taylor Will Ospreay defeats Claudio Castagnoli 👾 Come and join the Warren Hayes Show Discord! discord.gg/NqWrBG5 🦊 linktr.ee/MrWarrenHayes Quality pre-roll music courtesy of FANTAMARK82: linktr.ee/FANTAMARK82 ================================================= Mr Warren Hayes Show theme song Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The Footage (AEW Dynamite review)
Apr 11 2024
The Footage (AEW Dynamite review)
Yes, they aired the footage. Yes, it was what was expected. No, the fallout isn’t great. But Warren tries to give as well-rounded analysis of it as possible as we dive into the April 10, 2024 edition of AEW Dynamite from Charlston, West Virginia. [[DISCLAIMER: I realiuzed after I was done uploading that I forgot to talk about the Mercedes Moné segment! Apologies, I'm sure we'll talk about it again. But FWIW: I didn't like it and Marvez attacked her.]] The Footage There is some good, a lot of not good and a ton of questions that come out of use of the All In Wembley footage on air. But was it good for the angles? Samoa Joe Gets His Ass Kicked, Kicks Ass Despite being sniped by Swerve Strickland, Samoa Joe still made it to his match against Dustin Rhodes. Warren breaks it all donw! Mina Shirakawa Shows Up On AEW Smooch smooch kiss kiss kiss. And More! Adam Copeland and Penta El Zero Miedo have a good TNT match, Willow and Cope become besties, the Jericho bloom has fallen off the Hook bush, and more! 🥇 Match Results 🥇 Adam Copeland defeats Penta El Zero Miedo Shane Taylor Productions defeat Chris Jericho, Hook & Katsuyori Shibataà Kazuhchika Okada defeats Cristiano Argento Mariah May defeats Anna Jay Samoa Joe defeats Dustin Rhodes 👾 Come and join the Warren Hayes Show Discord! discord.gg/NqWrBG5 🦊 linktr.ee/MrWarrenHayes Quality pre-roll music courtesy of FANTAMARK82: linktr.ee/FANTAMARK82 #aew #njpw #wrestling #wwe ================================================= Mr Warren Hayes Show theme song Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
What a terrific show live (AEW Dynamite review)
Mar 28 2024
What a terrific show live (AEW Dynamite review)
AEW était à Québec, batinsse! What a terrific the March 27, 2024 Dynamite was to see live. Hailing from the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Quebec, there was little bad and a lot of good on a show that put its wrestling to the forefront! Swerve Strickland is the #1 Contender Strickland took down Konosuke Takeshita in a great match to cement his spot as next in line against Samoa Joe for the AEW World championship. The Young Bucks and Best Friends Advance We had two quarterfinal matches in the AEW World Tag Team Title Tournament, and it’s the Young Bucks and the team of Orange Cassidy and Trent Beretta who not only move forward, but they will be meeting each other in the semis! Ospreay and Shibata Delivered a Great One! What a way to open the show! A terrific, outstanding match that ended up with unexpected levels of brutality was just what I was looking for. And More! Willow Nightingale wins a shot at the TBS title, Chris Jericho might be managing HOOK, attendance talk, and more! 🥇 Match Results 🥇 Will Ospreay defeats Katsuyori Shibata The Young Bucks defeat Private Party Willow Nightingale defeats Anna Jay, Kris Statlander and Skye Blue Best Friends defeat The Undisputed Kingdom Swerve Strickland defeats Konosuke Takeshita 👾 Come and join the Warren Hayes Show Discord! discord.gg/NqWrBG5 🦊 linktr.ee/MrWarrenHayes Quality pre-roll music courtesy of FANTAMARK82: linktr.ee/FANTAMARK82 #aew #njpw #wrestling #wwe ================================================= Mr Warren Hayes Show theme song Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Tables and ladders and balls (AEW Dynamite review)
Mar 21 2024
Tables and ladders and balls (AEW Dynamite review)
All that was missing was the theme to Hockey Night In Canada at the March 20, 2024 episode of AEW Dynamite. Throw in some Double-Double jokes and we would have had the full Canadian experience. Hailing from the Coca-Cola Arena in Toronto, Ontario, let’s get to it! Adam Copeland Wins the TNT Championship In a wild and often brutal match, Adam Copeland defeats his lifelong friend Christian Cage to become new TNT Champion and completely ruin his groin. Kazuchika Okada Tastes Singles Gold Okada made good on his promise to take the Continental Crown away from Eddie Kingston by pinning him clean. But some people think this is bad for AEW? Strickland’s Open Challenge Swerve Strickland had an open challenge and while it was answered, it was the post-match with Samoa Joe and Don Callis that was the story here. And More! Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale have issues, so do Deonna Purrazzo and Thunder Rosa, Will Opsreay makes a big match for next week, and more! 🥇 Match Results 🥇 Kazuchika Okada defeats Christian Cage HOOK defeats Chris Jericho Deonna Purrazzo & Thunder Rosa defeat Toni Storm & Mariah May Adam Copeland defeats Christian Cage 👾 Come and join the Warren Hayes Show Discord! discord.gg/NqWrBG5 🦊 linktr.ee/MrWarrenHayes Quality pre-roll music courtesy of FANTAMARK82: linktr.ee/FANTAMARK82 #aew #njpw #wrestling #wwe ================================================= Mr Warren Hayes Show theme song Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Moné Talks for Big Buisness (AEW Dynamite)
Mar 14 2024
Moné Talks for Big Buisness (AEW Dynamite)
There was some big business indeed at the March 13, 2024 episode of AEW Dynamite and we’re going to review it! Hailing from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, there’s a lot to go over! Mercedes Moné is All Elite It was the worst kept secret in pro wrestling, but it was still a great, pitch perfect debut for Mercedes Moné, finally making her debut in AEW. Warren breaks it all down. The Bang Bang Scissor Gang is No More There was much celebration in the Hayes household as Jay White finally dumped the dead weight and got all nasty again, while giving Darby Allin a going away gift before climbing Mount Everest. Okada Eyes Kingston’s Gold Kazuchika Okada already has placed a claim on championship gold, specifically Eddie Kingston’s Continental Crown, and it’s helping load up a big Dynamite next week. And More! Samoa Joe successfully retains, Willow Nightingale and Riho main event the show, Will Ospreay continues to rocket to superstardom, and more! 🥇 Match Results 🥇 Samoa Joe defeats Wardlow Jay White defeats Darby Allin Chris Jericho & Hook defeat Gates Of Agony Willow Nightingale defeats Riho 👾 Come and join the Warren Hayes Show Discord! discord.gg/NqWrBG5 🦊 linktr.ee/MrWarrenHayes Quality pre-roll music courtesy of FANTAMARK82: linktr.ee/FANTAMARK82 #aew #njpw #wrestling #wwe ================================================= Mr Warren Hayes Show theme song Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
I'm conflicted (AEW Dynamite review)
Mar 7 2024
I'm conflicted (AEW Dynamite review)
It's time for another AEW Dynamite review by Warren Hayes, this time covering the March 6, 2024, episode from the Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA. I'm Conflicted Ultimately, this episode encapsulated the current state of AEW. On one hand, they still understand what makes AEW tick. On the other, the veer dangerously close to replicating creative from... the other guys. Help. Okada Is All Elite (and how) The biggest splash of the night was Kazuchika Okada's surprise debut. The NJPW legend wrestler joins The Elite as the Youg Bucks fire Kenny Omega from the group. HMMM. Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher Tear The House Down The United Empire boys fire up a high-bar, excellent main event that absolutely tore the house down, while further solidifying Ospreay's position as a top guy for AEW. And More! Adam Copeland shows up, Darby Allin and Jay White set up their match for next week, and Riho and Kris Statlander deliver a fantastic match! So much to cover! Match Results Samoa Joe & Swerve Strickland defeated The Undisputed Kingdom Hook defeated Brian Cage Killswitch defeated Matt Menard Riho defeated Kris Statlander Will Ospreay defeated Kyle Fletcher 👾 Come and join the Warren Hayes Show Discord! discord.gg/NqWrBG5 🦊 linktr.ee/MrWarrenHayes Quality pre-roll music courtesy of FANTAMARK82: linktr.ee/FANTAMARK82 #aew #njpw #wrestling #wwe ================================================= Mr Warren Hayes Show theme song Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Eddie Kingston's first Contiental Crowd defense! (AEW Collision Review)Eddie Kingston's first Contiental Crowd defense! (AEW Collision Review)
Jan 7 2024
Eddie Kingston's first Contiental Crowd defense! (AEW Collision Review)Eddie Kingston's first Contiental Crowd defense! (AEW Collision Review)
It's time for another AEW Dynamite review by Warren Hayes, this time covering the January 6, 2024, episode from the Bowjangles Arena in Charlotte, NC. Eddie Kingston's First Continental Crown Defense It's an intense battle as Eddie Kingston puts his Continental Crown on the line against the Trent Beretta. Warren might even be excited for the future of the title. FTR & House of Black Go to War In the main event, FTR locked up with the House of Black, represented by Buddy Matthews & Malakai Black, which gave us a fierce 21-minute battle in FTR's back yard. Adam Copeland Creates the Cope Open Adam Copeland goes through his issues with Christian Cage and issues an open challenge—The Cope Open! And Griff Garrison steps up to the plate. And More!: Darby Allin & Sting showcase their dominance, Bullet Club Gold and The Acclaimed might be forming an alliance, and more! Match Results: Darby Allin & Sting def. The WorkHorsemen Eddie Kingston def. Trent Beretta The Undisputed Kingdom def. Bryan Keith & Komander Adam Copeland def. Griff Garrison Skye Blue def. Kiera Hogan Claudio Castagnoli def. Andrew Everett FTR def. House of Black 👾 Come and join the Warren Hayes Show Discord! discord.gg/NqWrBG5 🦊 koji.to/MrWarrenHayes Quality pre-roll music courtesy of FANTAMARK82: linktr.ee/FANTAMARK82 #aew #njpw #wrestling #wwe ================================================= Mr Warren Hayes Show theme song Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Adam Cole's Undisputed Kingdom (AEW Dynamite review)
Jan 4 2024
Adam Cole's Undisputed Kingdom (AEW Dynamite review)
It's time for another AEW Dynamite review by Warren Hayes, this time covering the 4, 2024, episode from Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Adam Cole explains himself Adam Cole unravels the drama behind the MJF betrayal. The Undisputed Kingdom's entrance sets the stage for a new chapter and Warren is happy it's all over and done with. Find out why! Takeshita vs Allin's rocks the house Konosuke Takeshita and Darby Allin turn it up for a tremendous and wild match that only both these guys can deliver. Marriah May and Deonna Purrazzo debut New year, new debuts! Marriah May steps gets her first match in AEW out of the way and Deonna Purrazzo shows up, declaring that she is All Elite! Warren unravels the implications of these debuts. And More! Christian Cage conducts business, Orange Cassidy defends his title, and Trent snags a victory to challenge Eddie Kingston for the Continental Crowd. So much to cover! Match Results Orange Cassidy defeats Dante Martin Mariah May defeats Queen Aminata Konosuke Takeshita defeats Darby Allin Trent Beretta defeats Brian Cage, El Hijo Del Vikingo and Bryan Keith Swerve Strickland defeats Daniel Garcia 👾 Come and join the Warren Hayes Show Discord! discord.gg/NqWrBG5 🦊 koji.to/MrWarrenHayes Quality pre-roll music courtesy of FANTAMARK82: linktr.ee/FANTAMARK82 #aew #njpw #wrestling #wwe ================================================= Mr Warren Hayes Show theme song Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Continental Classic Blue League finals set! (AEW Collision review)
Dec 24 2023
Continental Classic Blue League finals set! (AEW Collision review)
This week's AEW Collision aired live on December 23 at 8 pm ET on TNT, emanating from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event continued AEW's momentum as they build towards the highly anticipated Worlds Ends PPV on Long Island scheduled for the following Saturday. Continental Classic - Blue League Ends! The Blue League of the Continental Classic reached a climax with pivotal matches shaping the semi-finals. Notable encounters included Eddie Kingston vs. Andrade El Ídolo, Daniel Garcia vs. Brody King, and a clash between Bryan Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli of the Blackpool Combat Club. TNT Championship and Trios Title Match TNT Champion Christian Cage responded to Adam Copeland's PPV challenge, while Thunder Rosa made a return to team up with Abadon against TBS champ Julia Hart & Skye Blue. The AEW Trios titles were on the line as The Acclaimed & Daddy Ass faced a challenge from Top Flight & Action Andretti. Results: Bryan Danielson vs. Claudio Castagnoli: The Blue League match in the Continental Classic Tournament ended in a time limit draw. Despite intense back-and-forth action, the bell sounded, and Bryan Danielson advanced to the Blue League finals. The Acclaimed vs. Top Flight & Action Andretti: The Acclaimed retained the Trios Championship, surprising everyone in the ring, including Daddy Ass, with a pinfall victory over Top Flight & Action Andretti. Brian Cage vs. Keith Lee: In a hard-hitting battle, Keith Lee emerged victorious over Brian Cage, sending a message that he's heading to Dynamite to make his intentions clear. Brody King vs. Daniel Garcia: Daniel Garcia secured a crucial victory over Brody King in the Blue League, earning three points and eliminating King from the tournament. Skye Blue & Julia Hart vs. Thunder Rosa & Abadon: Thunder Rosa and Abadon teamed up to defeat Skye Blue & Julia Hart in an action-packed tag team match. Eddie Kingston vs. Andrade El Ídolo: In a highly anticipated showdown, Eddie Kingston overcame Andrade El Ídolo, setting the stage for a Blue League final against Bryan Danielson. 🔴 We record live every Tuesday! 👾 Come and join the Warren Hayes Show Discord! discord.gg/NqWrBG5 🦊 koji.to/MrWarrenHayes Quality pre-roll music courtesy of FANTAMARK82: linktr.ee/FANTAMARK82 #aew #njpw #wrestling #wwe ================================================= Mr Warren Hayes Show theme song Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Continental Classic Gold League Semi-Finals Set! (AEW Dynamite review)
Dec 21 2023
Continental Classic Gold League Semi-Finals Set! (AEW Dynamite review)
AEW Dynamite electrified Oklahoma City this week as the Continental Classic's Gold League reached its climax! Swerve Strickland defeated RUSH in a high-octane clash. Jay White unleashed his ruthless tactics against Jon Moxley in the main event. Moxley fought with the heart of a warrior, but White's cunning strategy proved too much. His win throws the tournament into a spîn, creating an unprecedented three-way tie for the top spot! Mark Briscoe and Jay Lethal, though eliminated from the tournament, proved that some rivalries burn brighter than brackets. Chairs flew, vintage moves ignited the past, and the crowd roared for a match that transcended defeat. But the Continental Classic's drama was just the beginning. MJF, fresh from his induction into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, found himself entangled in the Devil's web, accused by Samoa Joe of being the masked mastermind. The Devil throws another bomb - an ROH Tag Team Championship challenge for MJF and Joe. Also: - Riho outmaneuvered Saraya to become the #1 contender for the Women's World Title. - Christian Cage had a prepared statement. - Komander and Roderick Strong had a great match. - And more! 👾 Come and join the Warren Hayes Show Discord! discord.gg/NqWrBG5 🦊 koji.to/MrWarrenHayes Quality pre-roll music courtesy of FANTAMARK82: linktr.ee/FANTAMARK82 #aew #njpw #wrestling #wwe ================================================= Mr Warren Hayes Show theme song Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Who Will Rule AEW's Continental Classic? ROH Final Battle 2023 Review! More!
Dec 20 2023
Who Will Rule AEW's Continental Classic? ROH Final Battle 2023 Review! More!
Big news is brewing in the wrestling world, from WWE's potential TV shakeup to AEW's Continental Classic finale and ROH's exciting Final Battle event. Here's what we'll be covering on today's show: WWE and Warner Bros. Discovery CM Punk might be the key to changing the game for Raw's TV rights, with WBD back in the picture after reports negotiations rekindling. What does this mean for AEW and the future of WWE's flagship show? AEW Continental Classic Update The tournament nears its end, with Jon Moxley and Swerve Strickland already locking up their spots in the Gold League finals. The Blue League is still wide open, but Andrade El Idolo, Bryan Danielson and Eddie Kingston are leading the charge. We'll break down the final matches and analyze the potential outcomes. Contracts, Injuries, Comings and Goings KUSHIDA signs with TNA alongside Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers, while TNA teases a huge January 13th announcement. Kenny Omega is out with diverticulitis, MJF's contract situation remains shrouded in mystery, and Charlotte Flair undergoes surgery but secures a massive WWE extension. We'll discuss these updates and their impact. NJPW Joins United Japan Pro Wrestling Industry Group A historic collaboration in Japan with nine promotions that aims to elevate pro-wrestling's presence and cultural impact. We'll explore the goals of this initiative and its potential for the future of Japanese wrestling. ROH Final Battle 2023 Review We'll dive into the highlights of Final Battle, from Kyle Fletcher's thrilling win in the ROH World Television Championship Survival of the Fittest to Athena's successful defense of the ROH Women's World Title against Billie Starkz. RUNSHEET: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:43 WWE & WBD talks 0:33:31 AEW Continental Classic update 1:00:08 Contracts, injuries, comings and goings 1:23:47 The United Japan Pro Wrestliing Industry Group 1:31:00 ROH Final Battle 2023 2:15:18 Outro 🔴 We record live every Tuesday! 👾 Come and join the Warren Hayes Show Discord! discord.gg/NqWrBG5 🦊 koji.to/MrWarrenHayes Quality pre-roll music courtesy of FANTAMARK82: linktr.ee/FANTAMARK82 #aew #njpw #wrestling #wwe ================================================= Mr Warren Hayes Show theme song Apero Hour Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/