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Hosts: Sorg, Rizz, and guest referee George Ross
Episode Highlights:
• Guest Highlights:
• George Ross shares stories from his recent travels as a referee across Midwest and East Coast wrestling promotions, including a nine-day wrestling tour featuring promotions like JCW and XPW.
• Insights into unique matches, backstage antics, and the wrestling scene in unexpected venues like community festivals and iconic clubs.
• Current Wrestling News & Topics:
• WWE Storylines:
• Kevin Owens’ evolving character with humorous nods to old-school promos.
• Analysis of WWE’s War Games build-up, including Rhea Ripley’s head-turning performance.
• Ongoing debates over potential heel turns and storytelling brilliance with gray-area characters like Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston.
• AEW Full Gear Preview:
• Predictions and discussions around key matches, including MJF’s trials, Swerve Strickland’s rising prominence, and the ongoing saga of Jon Moxley’s character development.
• Analysis of tag team dynamics and trios matches.
• Independent Wrestling:
• JCW’s transformation with organized tours and viral sensations like Cocaine Kane.
• Discussions of unique matches such as Beastman vs. Reese in a shopping cart brawl and more from RWA and 880 Wrestling.
• Production Challenges:
• Hilarious anecdotes from setting up wrestling shows, including power outages and frantic last-minute adjustments.
“What We Learned” Segment:
• George Ross: Reflects on the camaraderie of wrestling crews and the importance of teamwork during high-pressure events.
• Sorg: Discusses the joys and challenges of managing live-streamed wrestling shows, including lessons learned from community-driven productions.
• Rizz: Shares insights on appreciating storytelling in wrestling, even amid polarizing fan reactions.
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