Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows!
Is it Kwon's time?
Key Podcast Summary Notes & Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro + Banter
Marie Shadows and Dos Evil discuss intergender podcast titles and the mythical undefeated "Vacant."
[00:00:55] Match 1 – Tag Team Title Bout
Los Depredados vs. Blue & Dark Panther. Clunky pacing, awkward ref spots, botched low blow finish.
[00:04:55] Thoughts on Lucha Style & Crowd Energy
Confused Cicero crowd, slow match energy, and commentary love for Austin Aries.
[00:10:26] Mystico’s Return & Templario Segment
Templario shows NJPW Strong Tag Title. Marie & Dos speculate on future feuds and Cesar Duran’s subtle heel lean.
[00:17:01] Match 2 – Hammerstone vs. Kojima
Heavyweight clash; great dropkick, Hammerstone wins. Post-match promo sets up his title chase.
[00:21:49] Myron Reed Returns
Kills Azteca 13, claims he's back. Cold crowd response, good long-term upside.
[00:25:36] Lucha Tag Match (Atlantis, Esfinge)
Veterans and Sphinx shine; Marie calls for Esfinge's solo push.
[00:31:36] Rogue Horsemen Segment
BRG challenges Bouma Ye to War Chamber. Inter-team tension with Brock Anderson stepping up.
[00:35:36] Triple Threat – Guerrero vs. Caveman vs. Zandokan Jr.
Fast-paced and entertaining. Guerrero retains. Hammerstone attacks to ignite feud.
[00:40:00] Main Event – Matt Riddle vs. Dijak (World Title)
Hard-hitting match. Krug’s interference costs Dijak. Riddle retains.
[00:42:00] Final Thoughts
MLW trying to balance Lucha traditions with U.S. indie style. June 7th = War Chamber + NXT vs AAA. Lucha overload ahead!
