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Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 70: Too Much Judgment Day? | Logan Paul Wants US Title | Sting Retiring?For episode 70, we look at Drew McIntyre keeping it real; being a relatable character that actually remembers what happened to him when confronting his Crown Jewel opponent Seth Rollins; and if this will eventually lead back to his Scottish Psychopath persona. We also discuss if the Judgment Day is overexposed; being featured in multiple segments on multiple shows; Rhea Ripley being featured heavily on programming separate from the women's division; targeting so many babyfaces like Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso at the same time; and if WWE is pushing them to hard at the expense of other talent...
2023-10-231h 20Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 69: LA Knight Roman Reigns’ Next Challenger? | WWE NXT Goes All In Against AEWFor episode 69, we look at Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso being the top team in WWE? With all the appearances and wins over the likes of Judgment Day's Damian Priest/Finn Balor, Kevin Owens/Sami Zayn, and Austin Theory/Grayson Waller, are they the positioned at the top of the tag division? We also discuss WWE going all in for NXT with appearances by John Cena, The Undertaker, and more; if the guests gave them a good rating; and more head to head match ups coming up soon. We analyze AEW Dynamite Title Tuesday, discussing all the high profile...
2023-10-171h 23Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 68: Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso Win Undisputed Tag Team Titles | WWE Fastlane ReviewFor episode 68, we look at the fallout from WWE Fastlane. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting matches from the event including Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso defeating the Judgment Day's Finn Balor and Damian Priest for the Undisputed Tag Team Championships; Seth Rollins surviving with his World Heavyweight Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura; and more. We analyze each match, and try to figure out where the competitors go from here.
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2023-10-091h 38Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 67: AEW Fires CM Punk | Fallout From WWE Payback And AEW All OutFor episode 67, we look at CM Punk being fired by AEW; the official statement from AEW; and Tony Khan opening Collision explaining the situation to the fans. We also discuss the fallout from both WWE Payback and AEW All Out from this past weekend. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting moments from the event including Finn Balor and Damian Priest winning the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championships from Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens in a crazy Steel City Street Fight; and Jon Moxley defeating Orange Cassidy in a brutal match for the AEW International Championship...
2023-09-081h 43Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 66: AEW All In London Fallout | CM Punk/Jack Perry Fight? | Biggest Show Ever?For episode 66, we look at the fallout from AEW All In London. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting moments from the event including MJF and Adam Cole opening the show by winning the Ring of Honor (ROH) Tag Team Championships and close the event facing off for the AEW World Championship; Saraya winning the AEW Women's Championship in her home country, in front of her family; CM Punk and Jack Perry fighting backstage; and more. We analyze each match, and try to figure out where the competitors go from here. We also discuss the impact...
2023-08-302h 02Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 65: CM Punk/AEW Talent Issues? | Cash Wheeler Arrested | Edge Retires From WWE?For episode 65, we look at some of the reports of CM Punk's interactions with other AEW wrestlers including calling out Hangman Adam Page and apologizing to him after; confronting Ryan Nemeth; his conversation with Jack Perry; and the reported backstage vibe in the locker room. We also discuss Tag Team champion Cash Wheeler being arrested; and if it could affect his and Dax Harwood's match with the Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) at All In London. And finally, we examine Edge's rumored retirement match on Friday Night Smackdown against Sheamus; what Edge said to the crowd afterwards...
2023-08-2137 minKayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 64: Jimmy Uso Did It For Jey Uso? | Who’s Next For WWE Champ Seth Rollins?For episode 64, we look at who could be the next challengers for Seth Rollins' World Heavyweight Championship; his face to face with Cody Rhodes on Monday Night Raw; Shinsuke Nakamura's attack on Seth after their tag match; and how the continued tension of Judgment Day's Finn Balor and Damian Priest could still be a problem for them and Rollins. We also discuss the matches announced for AEW All In London; what is scheduled for the PPV; what is rumored to take place; and if All In is just as important as All Out in Chicago. And finally, we examine...
2023-08-1346 minKayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 63: Jimmy Uso Turns On Brother Jey | Iyo Sky Cashes In | WWE SummerSlam FalloutFor episode 63, we look at the fallout from WWE SummerSlam. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting matches from the event including Jey Uso falling to Roman Reigns after interference by Solo Sikoa and the shocking betrayal of his brother Jimmy Uso; Iyo Sky's surprising Money In The Bank cash in on an injured Bianca Belair; Cody Rhodes conquering the Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar; and more. We analyze each match, and try to figure out where the competitors go from here.
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2023-08-071h 02Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 62: Build To WWE SummerSlam | Roman Reigns V Jey Uso Cody Rhodes V Brock LesnarFor episode 62, we look at the build to all the matches at the upcoming WWE SummerSlam PPV including the highly anticipated match between WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns and his former right hand man Main Event Jey Uso in Tribal Combat, and the third encounter between the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes and the Beast Incarnate Brock Lesnar. We recap the build and lead up to the matches, discuss if WWE made fans invested, and share what we are most looking forward to.
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2023-08-031h 31Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 61: Rhea Ripley/Women Getting More Time On WWE TV | Jon Moxley/BCC Next AEW FeudFor episode 61, we look at the WWE Women’s Division getting more TV time on Monday Night Raw; multiple segments featured on the show; being a conscious decision or not; the storylines/angles the women have on Raw/Smackdown/NXT; Rhea Ripley being heavily featured every week on multiple brands; if Rhea not wrestling and interacting with the women's division is hurting the World's Championship; and if Rhea being in Judgment Day helps her become a bigger star. We also discuss the Blackpool Combat Club's (BCC) next feud in AEW with Death Triangle and the Best Friends; how the fe...
2023-07-311h 24Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 60: Chaos In AEW Blood & Guts | Brock Lesnar Answers Cody Rhodes | Dom Dom Wins Title?For episode 60, we look at Brock Lesnar answering Cody Rhodes' challenge on Monday Night Raw; Cody's hometown promo; Brock's beatdown in front of Cody's family; the third (3rd) match set for WWE SummerSlam; If another match makes sense; and what may be next for each man. We also discuss Dominik Mysterio shockingly winning the NXT North American Championship; how the match ended; how Finn Balor is the only one in Judgment Day without an accolade/title; if this foreshadows a Balor win against Seth Rollins at SummerSlam; and if Dom holds onto the championship. We also analyze the Golden...
2023-07-241h 27Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 59: Kota Ibushi & Pac Join Blood and Guts | AEW Ban Moves | WTF With WWE Groups?For episode 59, we look at what's going on with WWE factions; Judgment Day and Imperium have tension within their members; LWO only features Santos Escobar and Zelina Vega; Mia Yim, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows of The Club are never used; and The Bloodline get most of the TV time. We also discuss Kota Ibushi and Pac being revealed as the fifth (5) members for The Elite and the Blackpool Combat Club respectively for AEW Blood and Guts; the history of the match itself; what we are looking forward to; and who we thought may have been the last members...
2023-07-161h 28Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 58: Jey Uso Challenges WWE Champ Roman Reigns After Brawl | Judgment Day TensionFor episode 58, we look at tension within The Judgment Day; both Finn Balor and Money In The Bank (MITB) winner Damian Priest targeting WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins; the strife it's caused in the faction; and getting recognition for being a dominant faction. We also discuss Shayna Baszler turning on Ronda Rousey; the attack at Money In The Bank; Shayna's promo on Monday Night Raw; Shayna turning babyface; and the opportunity of a match at SummerSlam. We also analyze MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) and Adam Cole's new partnership in AEW; the entertaining segments; their on screen chemistry; and...
2023-07-091h 35Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 57: Seth Rollins Finn Balor Heating Up | Logan Paul In MITB Match | Tommaso Ciampa’s WWE ReturnFor episode 57, we look at Seth Rollins' and Finn Balor's feud getting more intense; Finn attacking Seth on WWE Monday Night Raw and NXT; and the rivalry that dates back seven (7) years. We also discuss Tommaso Ciampa returning to WWE from injury; his match with The Miz on Raw; and rumors of a possible reunion with DIY partner Johnny Gargano. We also analyze Logan Paul being added to the Money In The Bank (MITB) Ladder Match; how it affects the match and the other participants; and who makes the most sense to win the briefcase. And finally, we examine...
2023-06-251h 16Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 56: CM Punk Returns To AEW | Jey Uso Turns On Roman Reigns Bloodline Over?For episode 56, we look at CM Punk returning to AEW on the debut episode of Collision; his promo to open the show; Punk's first match in over nine months teaming with FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) against Samoa Joe and Bullet Club Gold's Jay White and Juice Robinson; and some of the comments Punk made in an interview with ESPN. We also discuss Jey Uso turning on Roman Reigns; the face to face between Jey, Roman, and Jimmy Uso on WWE Friday Night Smackdown; Jey superkicking Roman, reuniting with his brother, and leaving the Bloodline; the tag match...
2023-06-191h 18Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 55: Seth Rollins’ Open Challenge | Asuka’s New WWE Title Charlotte Flair ReturnsFor episode 55, we look at Seth Rollins defending his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Damian Priest on Monday Night Raw; Seth having an open challenge for the championship; his multiple title defenses so far; Seth wanting to provide title opportunities for the roster; and who Seth may face in the coming weeks and months. We also discuss the two matches announced for AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door; another rumored match; and what dream matches we would like to see. And finally, we review Asuka receiving a new WWE Women's Championship from Adam Pearce on Friday Night Smackdown; Charlotte Flair...
2023-06-111h 17Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 54: CM Punk Return Set For AEW Collision | Roman Reigns Usos Tense ConfrontationFor episode 54, we look at CM Punk's upcoming return to AEW on the debut episode of Collision; the mixed crowd reaction to the announcement from Tony Khan on Dynamite; Punk being advertised for multiple shows; being involved with creative; the roster's reaction to the news; and who may face Punk first. Also, we look at Roman Reigns' 1000 day championship celebration on WWE Friday Night Smackdown; Triple H presenting Roman with a new title belt; Jimmy Uso confronting Roman; if the Bloodline is crumbling; and what's the next step in their story.
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2023-06-041h 19Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 53: Seth Rollins Wins New Title | Usos Turn On Roman Reigns | WWE Night Of Champions FalloutFor episode 53, we look at the fallout from WWE Night of Champions. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting matches from the event including Seth Rollins defeating AJ Styles to become the inaugural WWE World Heavyweight Champion; Asuka winning the Raw Women's Championship from Bianca Belair; Cody Rhodes passing out to Brock Lesnar's Kimura Lock; and the shocking ending to the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship match which saw Jimmy Uso superkick Roman Reigns and cost Roman and Solo Sikoa the championships held by Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. We share our favorite parts of each...
2023-05-281h 23Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 52: Hangman Adam Page Reunites With The Elite | AEW Collision AnnouncedFor our one year anniversary special episode 52, we look at Hangman Adam Page reuniting with The Elite (Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) on AEW Dynamite; the fight with the Blackpool Combat Club (Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta); Hangman announcing an Anarchy In The Arena match at Double or Nothing; Page's complicated history with The Elite; and whether they will stay aligned. We also look at Warner Bros. Discovery announcing AEW Collision; the wrestlers announced to appear on the show; if a roster split will happen and what that might...
2023-05-211h 22Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 51: Seth Rollins AJ Styles Advance To WWE Title Finals | Kenny Omega BetrayedFor episode 51, we look at Seth Rollins and AJ Styles winning their respective tournaments on Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown to advance to the finals of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at Night of Champions; reviewing each triple threat match and semi final match; and Brock Lesnar interfering in Cody Rhodes' match, with Brock demanding a fight with Cody at Night of Champions. We also discuss Don Callis betraying Kenny Omega during the main event steel cage match on AEW Dynamite against Jon Moxley; the reasons why Don may have turned on Kenny; what it means...
2023-05-141h 17Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 50: Bad Bunny Wins | Cody Rhodes Beats Brock Lesnar | Fallout From WWE BacklashFor episode 50, we look at the fallout from WWE Backlash. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting matches from the event in Puerto Rico, including Bad Bunny putting on an incredible performance in his win over Damian Priest in a San Juan Street Fight, as well as the bloody battle between Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar. We share our favorite parts of each match, and try to figure out where the competitors go from here.
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2023-05-081h 31Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 49: New WWE Title | Four Way AEW Pillars Match? | Roderick Strong Debuts | WWE DraftFor episode 49, we look at Triple H announcing on Monday Night Raw the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, a third (3rd) world title to complement the WWE Championship and the WWE Universal Championship held by Roman Reigns; who should be the first champion; if Cody Rhodes should hold the title; and if this championship will outshine Reigns if presented in the right circumstances. We also discuss new developments for the AEW Pillars Tournament; Sammy Guevara defeats Darby Allin by disqualification due to interference by MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman); and the announcement that if Jungle Boy Jack Perry and Darby can...
2023-04-301h 29Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 48: AEW Pillars Tournament | Britt Baker Beat Up | Wardlow Wins AEW TNT TitleFor episode 48, we look at MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) announcing a "Pillars Tournament" for Jungle Boy Jack Perry, Sammy Guevara, and Darby Allin to determine MJF's opponent for AEW Double or Nothing; Darby getting a bye, Sammy defeating Jungle Boy with the help of MJF; being disappointed the match won't include all the pillars; and ultimately who should face MJF for the world championship. We also discuss Adam Cole and Chris Jericho's confrontation on AEW Dynamite; the attack on Britt Baker by Saraya and the Outcasts (Ruby Soho and Toni Storm); and if this may lead to a women's...
2023-04-231h 17Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 47: Jeff Hardy’s AEW Return | Adam Cole Keith Lee Unite? | Thunder Rosa UpdateFor episode 47, we look at Jeff Hardy returning to AEW to save his brother Matt Hardy, Isiah Kassidy, and HOOK from an attack by The Firm; the possibilities for a cinematic Firm Deletion match at the Hardy Compound; and what teams can the Hardys face. We also discuss Adam Cole offering support to Keith Lee after Keith's loss to Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite due to interference from Swerve Strickland; if this may lead to a partnership or a tag team; and is keeping continuity across the greater wrestling world good for long term storytelling. Finally, we talk about...
2023-04-161h 19Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 46: Brock Lesnar Turns On Cody Rhodes | AEW All In UK Debut At Wembley StadiumFor episode 46, we look at Brock Lesnar turning on Cody Rhodes on the Raw after WrestleMania 39, when the match will happen; and if this is a challenge for Cody that will help him get back to the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. We also discuss Jay White signing with AEW, how his debut on AEW Dynamite was underwhelming, and who some of his future opponents could be. Additionally, we put into perspective AEW's debut in the UK (United Kingdom) at Wembley Stadium in London, what that means to UK wrestling fans, if we are excited, and if this is a...
2023-04-091h 15Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 45: Roman Reigns Beats Cody Rhodes | Fallout From WWE WrestleMania 39For episode 45, we look at the fallout from WWE WrestleMania 39. We give our reactions and takeaways to the most exciting matches from the two night event, including Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens' epic victory over The Usos (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso) for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championships, as well as the heartbreaking defeat of Cody Rhodes at the hands of the Tribal Chief, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns; we share our favorite parts of each match, and try to figure out where the competitors go from here; and we do a rapid fire quiz revealing...
2023-04-041h 29Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 44: WWE Builds To WrestleMania 39 | Roman Reigns V Cody Rhodes Zayn/Owens V UsosFor episode 44, we look at the build to all the matches at the upcoming WWE WrestleMania 39 PPV including the highly anticipated match between WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns and the 2023 Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes, and the intense brother versus brother battle of Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens taking on Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso. We recap the build and lead up to the matches, discuss if WWE made fans invested, and share what we are most looking forward to.
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2023-03-261h 53Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 43: Next Pillar To Lead AEW After MJF? | Jungle Boy Darby Allin Sammy GuevaraFor episode 43, we look at AEW pushing young talent and which pillar is next to step up as the face of the company and as world champion. We discuss MJF's (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) Re Bar Mitzvah to open AEW Dynamite; Jungle Boy Jack Perry, Sammy Guevara, and Darby Allin crashing the party, confronting MJF and the war of words which ensued; the youth movement of AEW in top spots and holding a majority of the championships; the passing of the torch from the veteran outsiders to the homegrown talent; who is the best choice to challenge MJF for an...
2023-03-191h 17Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 42: AEW TNT Championship Still Important? | Powerhouse Hobbs Wardlow Samoa JoeFor episode 42, we look at if the AEW TNT Championship is still as prestigious as it once was. We analyze the history of the TNT Championship dating back to it's creation and first recipient Cody Rhodes; the multiple title changes within the last two (2) months between Samoa Joe, Darby Allin, Wardlow, and Powerhouse Will Hobbs; discuss the importance of booker Tony Khan's role in the recognition of the championship; whether or not hot shotting (changing the title holder in a small window of time) is good or bad for the company and for how the fans view the title...
2023-03-131h 13Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 41: Build To AEW Revolution | MJF V Bryan Danielson | Jon Moxley V Hangman PageFor episode 41, we look at the build to all the matches at the upcoming AEW Revolution PPV including the highly anticipated one hour Iron man match between MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) and Bryan Danielson. We recap the build and lead up to the matches, discuss if AEW made fans invested, and share what we are most looking forward to.
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2023-03-051h 30Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 40: WWE & AEW Promos Going Too Far? Too Personal? | Is It Good Heat Or Bad Heat?For episode 40, we look at if WWE and AEW promos are going too far? Are the promos bringing too much personal life into the storylines/angles? Does the heat (reactions) they garner good or bad? We discuss the Cody Rhodes/Paul Heyman promo from WWE Monday Night Raw; Paul asking a seemingly untested main eventer Cody if he is ready to only be home sixty (60) days a year if he defeats Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania; and Heyman saying he'll keep Cody's wife Brandi Rhodes company in Cody's absence. We also look at the...
2023-02-261h 21Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 39: Sami Zayn Loses To Roman Reigns | Fallout From WWE Elimination ChamberFor episode 39, we look at the fallout from WWE Elimination Chamber. We analyze all the matches at the PPV including Asuka vs. Liv Morgan vs. Nikki Cross vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Natalya vs. Carmella in an Elimination Chamber match for a WWE Raw Women's Championship match at WrestleMania 39 against Bianca Belair; Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar; Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Rhea Ripley); Austin Theory (c) vs. Seth "Freakin" Rollins vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Bronson Reed vs. Damian Priest vs. Montez Ford in an Elimination Chamber match for the WWE United States C...
2023-02-201h 22Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 38: Can Cody Rhodes And Sami Zayn Lead WWE As World Champions? | Will Roman Reigns Lose?For episode 38, we look at if Cody Rhodes and/or Sami Zayn can defeat the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and lead WWE as world champions for Raw and Smackdown. We discuss Cody wishing Sami good luck during his promo on Raw opposite Paul Heyman; WWE management happy with Cody's promo and dispelling the perception Cody is secondary to Sami's storyline; the natural progression for each men's journey to title matches, Cody coming off injury and winning the Royal Rumble and Sami defying the Tribal Chief to earn a match with Roman; the rumor Vince McMahon and Triple...
2023-02-121h 16Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 37: Sami Zayn Turns On The Bloodline | Cody Rhodes Rhea Ripley Win The Royal RumbleFor episode 37, we look at the ending of WWE's Royal Rumble PPV. We discuss the post match beat down of Kevin Owens following his defeat at the hands of Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship; After it's taken too far, Sami Zayn steps in to end the attack; however, Sami is coerced into joining the assault but hits Roman with a chair instead. Shocked by the betrayal, the Bloodline retaliate against Sami minus Jey Uso who leaves in emotional confusion. We also look at the follow up on Friday Night Smackdown where Jey is still missing (MIA...
2023-02-051h 31Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 36: Roman Reigns And The Bloodline Put Sami Zayn On TrialFor episode 36, we look at The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns putting the Honorary Uce Sami Zayn on trial at WWE Raw XXX (30). We examine the failed contract signing of Roman and Kevin Owens on the previous Smackdown which left the Bloodline beaten down and Sami unscathed, leading to Sami's loyalty being called into question. We also discuss the prosecution led by Paul Heyman; listen to his opening arguments and his evidence finding Sami guilty as charged. After an almost devastating sentencing at the hands of Solo Sikoa, Jey Uso comes to the aid of Sami and provides a defense...
2023-01-291h 22Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 35: Will WWE Royal Rumble Be Good? | Cody Rhodes Returns Will The Rock?For episode 35, we look at if The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) can/will return at WWE Royal Rumble, possibly win the match to go on and face Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles, California when Mania goes Hollywood. We also discuss Cody Rhodes declaring his return to WWE in the Royal Rumble match; how some people get to declare and others have to earn a spot in the Royal Rumble match; some possible returns/debuts in the Rumble match itself; we try to figure out what exactly is a Mountain Dew Pitch Black match featuring...
2023-01-221h 23Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 34: Adam Cole Returns | The Elite Win Best Of Seven Series For AEW Trios TitlesFor episode 34, we look at Adam Cole (Bay Bay!) returning to AEW on Dynamite. We give our thoughts on his open, honest, and heartfelt promo, and what's next for Cole. We also look at the Elite (Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson)) regaining the AEW Trios Championships from Death Triangle (Pac and The Lucha Bros (Rey Fenix and Penta El Zero Miedo)) in Match 7 (Game 7) of the best of seven series. We discuss the match itself; our thoughts on the series as a whole; and who the Elite can face next.
2023-01-151h 12Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 33: Kenny Omega Kazuchika Okada Win At Wrestle Kingdom 17 | Mercedes Monè DebutsFor episode 33, we celebrate the new year by looking at some big moments from New Japan Pro Wrestling's (NJPW) huge January 4th show Wrestle Kingdom 17 at the Tokyo Dome. We look at Kenny Omega winning the IWGP United States Championship from The United Empire's Will Ospreay; Chaos' Kazuchika Okada defeating Bullet Club's Jay White for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship; and discuss the debut of Mercedes Monè, the former Sasha Banks in WWE, and her confrontation with the IWGP Women's Champion Kairi.
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2023-01-081h 29Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 32: Did John Cena And Kevin Owens Beat A United Bloodline?For episode 32, we look at John Cena returning to WWE on Friday Night Smackdown to team with Kevin Owens to take on the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn of the Bloodline. We look at Sami's conversation with Paul Heyman, which plant some seeds of doubt; Sami asking Roman if fans cheering for him bothered Reigns, potentially being outshined by their reception of the honorary Uce; the tag match itself, including a screaming Cena calling spots so loud, the entire arena heard him; and we discuss what's next for Cena, Owens and the Bloodline.
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2023-01-011h 18Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 31: A Very Wrestling ChristmasFor episode 31, we celebrate the holiday season by looking at Christmas' influence on professional wrestling. We look at a special Christmas themed episode of TNA Impact from 2007 featuring holiday themed gimmick matches and Eric Young's quest to meet Santa Claus. We also look at the 2001 Christmas Eve episode of WWF/WWE Monday Night Raw where co owners Vince McMahon and Ric Flair throw competing parties where fun, chaos, and shenanigans ensue; and walk through the numerous holiday themed moments across the wrestling world including Santa taking a stunner from Stone Cold Steve Austin, Santa being hit by a car...
2022-12-251h 47Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 30: Uncle Howdy Arrives | The Story Of Bray Wyatt’s WWE ReturnFor episode 30, we look at the story of Bray Wyatt's return to WWE. We analyze the path Bray has taken from the first QR codes, to his return at Extreme Rules, through his current feud with LA Knight. We discuss the hype around Rob Fee's (WWE's Director of Longterm Creative) tweet ahead of Smackdown; Uncle Howdy's physical appearance; WWE's decision to have Bray cut promos and not wrestle; Bray's interactions with LA Knight; and what we think is next for Bray.
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2022-12-181h 17Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 29: Ricky Starks Puts MJF In His PlaceFor episode 29, we look at Ricky Starks putting MJF (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) in his place on AEW Dynamite. After Ricky wins the Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale, MJF immediately ruins the moment for Starks. After MJF insults Ricky calling him a Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson imitator, "The Pebble", Starks fires back insulting Max, calling him a fifth rate Roddy Piper wannabe taking all the short cuts to get heat. Ricky calls out Max for avoiding pressure and not taking the responsibility of being a world champion. Ricky vows to take the AEW world championship and the Dynamite Diamond Ring...
2022-12-111h 18Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 28: What’s Next For AEW Champ MJF? | Sami Zayn Cements His Spot In The BloodlineFor episode 28, we look at MJF's (Maxwell Jacob Friedman) promo on AEW Dynamite alongside William Regal. We analyze the promo; discuss the part time appearances and title defenses; how Max can elevate the AEW Championship; and who Max will face in his rare title defenses. We also look at Sami Zayn cementing his place in the Bloodline. We look at the backstage segments with Jey Uso, Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns at Survivor Series before the match; the WarGames match itself; the confrontation on Raw with Kevin Owens; and the celebration of Sami on WWE Friday Night Smackdown.
2022-12-041h 52Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 27: Jamie Hayter Wins AEW Women’s Championship | The Elite ReturnFor episode 27, we look at Jamie Hayter winning the AEW Interim Women's Championship from Toni Storm at Full Gear. We discuss Thunder Rosa relinquishing the AEW Women's Championship which makes Hayter and Storm lineal world champions; and the tension with Britt Baker which could lead to a match at the next PPV Revolution. We also discuss the Elite (Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) returning to AEW. We look into the match at Full Gear ending in controversy; setting up a best of seven series between the Elite and Death Triangle; and the state...
2022-11-271h 26Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 26: WARGAMES!For episode 26, we dive into the history of the WarGames match, how it was created and the impact it's had on professional wrestling. We also look at multiple variations of the WarGames match utilized by various promotions over the years including WCW, AEW, ECW, Ring of Honor (ROH) and TNA Impact. Finally, we analyze the women's WarGames match pitting Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, and Mia Yim, against Damage CTRL (Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Iyo Sky), Nikki Cross, and Rhea Ripley; as well as the men's match pitting The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn, and The Usos...
2022-11-201h 17Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 25: Austin Theory Fails Money In The Bank Cash In | Saraya Wrestling Britt BakerFor episode 25, we look at Austin Theory failing to cash in his Money In The Bank (MITB) contract on Seth Rollins for the United States championship on WWE Monday Night Raw. We discuss the other failed cash in attempts; is the MITB contract devalued? WWE elevating the United States and Intercontinental championships; WWE going away from gimmicked named PPVs; and the rumors of moving the MITB ladder match to WrestleMania. We also look at the promo between Saraya and Britt Baker from AEW Dynamite. We try to figure out who is the babyface (hero) and who is the heel...
2022-11-131h 26Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 24: Colt Cabana Returns, Challenges Chris Jericho For The ROH ChampionshipFor episode 24, we look at Colt Cabana making his return to AEW on Dynamite to answer Chris Jericho's open challenge for a Ring of Honor (ROH) world championship match. We also discuss Cabana's ROH history; the possibility of an ROH TV program and what that might entail for the talent of both ROH and AEW; we do a ROH champion rapid fire round to gauge interest in a match of former champions for Jericho's open challenge; we discuss the next title match set for Full Gear between Jericho, Claudio Castagnoli, Bryan Danielson, and Sammy Guevara, and what the implications...
2022-11-061h 18Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 23: Latest From AEW All Out InvestigationFor episode 23, we look at the latest information and developments to come out of the investigation of the fall out from the "Brawl Out" at All Out. We discuss was CM Punk's dog Larry injured during the altercation? Is the Elite (The Young Bucks Matt and Nick Jackson and Kenny Omega) coming back to AEW soon? Chris Jericho makes scathing remarks to Punk; Members of the AEW roster do not want to work with Punk; and AEW management looking to buy out the remainder of Punk's contract.
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2022-10-301h 25Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 22: MJF Cuts Personal Promo On William RegalFor episode 22, we do a deep dive on Maxwell Jacob Friedman's (MJF) open, scathing, personal promo from AEW Dynamite. MJF interrupts William Regal and tells the world their history, including, in his eyes, being strung along for a job in WWE, the feedback he received, and his reaction to being not good enough. Regal fires back with trying to motivate Max into being the best, but after seeing him take shortcuts, feels like Friedman still has a lot to prove.
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2022-10-231h 31Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 21: Bray Wyatt Returns To WWEFor episode 21, we look at Bray Wyatt returning to WWE. We see him make his return at Extreme Rules, and address the fans in a heartfelt promo on Smackdown. We also look at the continued turmoil in the Bloodline, including honorary Uce Sami Zayn taking care of business with the blessing of the tribal chief Roman Reigns, and Jey Uso continuing to find it difficult to navigate his position in the Bloodline.
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2022-10-161h 39Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 20: The Acclaimed Celebrate National Scissoring DayFor episode 20, we look at The Acclaimed, Max Caster and Anthony Bowens, along with Daddy Ass himself Billy Gunn, as they celebrate winning the AEW Tag Team Championships on National Scissoring Day. We also look at the numerous incidents surrounding Sammy Guevara, including his controversial statements regarding Sasha Banks, his comments on Eddie Kingston and his most recent altercation with Andrade El Idolo. And finally, PT and J0ker walk us through the next installment in the Jey Uso/Sami Zayn saga from this past week's episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
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2022-10-091h 49Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 19: Is The Jericho Appreciation Society Divided?For episode 19, we look at the celebration by the Jericho Appreciation Society to kick off AEW Dynamite. However, when Daniel Garcia wants to be honest with Chris Jericho, Chris gives Garcia an ultimatum. Bryan Danielson crashes the party to stir the pot, and sets the stage for a tag match pitting Daniel Garcia and Bryan Danielson against Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara. We also look at the Ring of Honor (ROH) world championship match as champion Chris Jericho defends against former champion Bandido making his AEW debut.
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2022-10-021h 25Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 18: New Champs Crowned At AEW Grand Slam, Who is WWE’s White Rabbit?For episode 18, we look at three new champions being crowned at AEW Grand Slam Dynamite; Chris Jericho winning the ROH World Championship from Claudio Castagnoli; The Acclaimed Max Caster and Anthony Bowens winning the AEW Tag Team Championships from Swerve in Our Glory Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland; and Jon Moxley defeating Bryan Danielson to win the vacant AEW World Heavyweight Championship; and we discuss the mystery of WWE's White Rabbit and give our predictions as to who it could be.
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2022-09-251h 37Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 17: Fallout From AEW All OutFor episode 17, we look at the fall out from AEW All Out. We discuss the comments made by CM Punk during the post All Out media scrum; the backstage altercation involving Punk, Ace Steel, Matt and Nick Jackson, and Kenny Omega which led to the vacating of the AEW World Heavyweight Championship and the AEW Trios Tag Team Championships; the tournament of champions to crown a new AEW world champion; and the match between Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson at Grand Slam.
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2022-09-181h 18Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 16: WWE Clash At The Castle And AEW All Out PredictionsFor episode 16, we look at the match ups for WWE Clash at The Castle in Cardiff, Wales this Saturday and give our predictions. Also, we share our predictions for AEW All Out this Sunday in Chicago, Illinois.
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2022-09-011h 58Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 15: Jon Moxley Beats CM Punk, Becomes Undisputed AEW World ChampionFor episode 15, we look at Interim AEW World Champion Jon Moxley defeating AEW World Champion CM Punk in three minutes and nine seconds on AEW Dynamite to become the Undisputed AEW World Champion. We break down the match, if Punk came back too soon, and the implications for All Out. And, we look at Johnny Gargano returning to WWE on Monday Night Raw, his interaction with Austin Theory and potential match ups for Johnny as well.
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2022-08-281h 22Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 14: CM Punk Calls Out AEW RosterFor episode 14, we look at CM Punk cutting a scathing promo on AEW Dynamite calling out Hangman Adam Page, Eddie Kingston, and Jon Moxley which led to Moxley responding on the mic before security had to break up the brawl between the two men. We also look at the return of Kenny Omega teaming with the Young Bucks Matt and Nick Jackson to face Andrade, Rush, and Dragon Lee in the first round of the AEW Trios Tag Team Championship tournament.
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2022-08-211h 26Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 13: CM Punk, Dexter Lumis, Hit Row ReturnFor episode 13, we look at the multiple returns of Dexter Lumis on Monday Night Raw and Hit Row (B-Fab, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, and Top Dolla) on Friday Night Smackdown and their impact on WWE's storytelling, on their shows/brands, and the effect Triple H has on bringing in talent; and we look at CM Punk's return on AEW Dynamite and the implications for a showdown with Jon Moxley for a potential AEW world heavyweight championship unification match at All Out.
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2022-08-141h 32Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 12: Bayley, Karrion Kross Return To WWEFor episode 12, we look at the multiple stars returning to WWE including Bayley, Dakota Kai, and Io Sky (the former Io Shirai) making their return/debut at SummerSlam to confront Bianca Belair after her match with Becky Lynch, and the return of Karrion Kross (the former Killer Kross) and Scarlett (the former Scarlett Bordeaux) on Smackdown to beat down Drew McIntyre and put Roman Reigns on notice. We discuss the impact of their return and what that could mean for the future of them and the WWE landscape. And, we look at Ciampa earning a WWE United States championship...
2022-08-071h 19Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 11: Triple H is Named WWE Head of CreativeFor episode 11, we look at Paul "Triple H" Levesque taking over as head of creative of WWE in addition to his responsibilities as head of Talent Relations, and what the future holds for the direction of the company, the shows, and for the talent. In addition, we look at Ricky Starks losing the FTW championship to Hook on AEW Dynamite, what that means for Ricky's future, the impact on Team Taz, and the implications on the FTW championship going forward.
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2022-07-311h 15Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 10: Vince McMahon Retires From WWEFor episode 10, we look at Vince McMahon announcing his retirement from WWE, stepping away from the company as CEO and Chairman as well as head of creative. We chat about what our thoughts are and what the future may hold. And, we do an in depth look at each match of WWE's SummerSlam and give our predictions.
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2022-07-241h 52Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 9: Keith Lee And Swerve Strickland Win The AEW Tag Team ChampionshipFor episode 9, we look at Keith Lee and Swerve Strickland winning the AEW tag team championship and what the future holds for the team; and we do an in depth look at each match of Ring of Honor's Death Before Dishonor and give our predictions.
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2022-07-171h 31Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 8: Liv Morgan and Theory Win Big At WWE Money In The BankFor episode 8, we look at Liv Morgan and Austin Theory winning their Money in the Bank ladder matches, and Liv winning the WWE Smackdown Women's Championship from Ronda Rousey; and we discuss the AEW tag team division.
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2022-07-101h 26Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 7: AEW Blood And GutsFor episode 7, we take an in depth look at AEW's Blood and Guts; and we give our thoughts and takeaways from AEW X NJPW's Forbidden Door.
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2022-07-031h 33Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 6: AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door And WWE Money In The Bank PredictionsFor episode 6, we take an in depth look at all the matches and share our thoughts and predictions for AEW and NJPW's co branded PPV Forbidden Door; as well as WWE's Money in the Bank.
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2022-06-261h 45Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 5: AEW Builds Toward Forbidden DoorFor episode 5 we take an in depth look at AEW and NJPW's build toward Forbidden Door including Jon Moxley versus Hiroshi Tanahashi; the Four Way Match for the inaugural AEW All-Atlantic Championship; Thunder Rosa (c) vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship; Will Ospreay (c) vs. Orange Cassidy for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship; and Shota Umino, Wheeler Yuta & Eddie Kingston vs The Jericho Appreciation Society (Chris Jericho & Sammy Guevara) & Minoru Suzuki.
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2022-06-191h 23Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 4: Cody Rhodes Wrestles Injured At WWE Hell in a CellFor episode 4 we look at Cody Rhodes wrestling at WWE Hell in a Cell injured with a torn pectoral muscle and the fallout of the surgery; and a conversation around the state of the AEW women's division where we want more direction, opportunities and better story telling for everyone.
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2022-06-121h 10Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 3: MJF Shoots On Tony Khan And AEWFor episode 3 we look at MJF being frustrated with Tony Khan and AEW leading to his promo on Dynamite; we give our thoughts and takeaways from Double or Nothing; we discuss CM Punk being injured, requiring surgery, and the implications on the AEW world championship; and give our predictions for WWE Hell in a Cell.
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2022-06-051h 37Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 2: AEW Double or Nothing PredictionsFor episode 2, we take an in depth look at all the storylines and build up for each match on AEW Double or Nothing and share our predictions for the winners and losers.
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2022-05-291h 48Kayfabe KouncilKayfabe Kouncil Ep 1: Sasha Banks and Naomi Walk Out on RawIn our debut episode, we discuss WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out during Monday Night Raw, it's impact on them and how that effects the women's division; We also look at this week's match ups in the Owen Hart Foundation Cup; and Chris Jericho and William Regal come face to face to discuss their differences.
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