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Saturday Afternoon WrestlingHulk Hogan Has Passed Away at Age 71 | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 038Today, Dustin is trying to unpack the complicated legacy surrounding Hulk Hogan, who passed away this week at age 71. He works his way through the toxic discourse surrounding fans and detractors alike while trying to sort his own thoughts out on Hulkamania. From there, he hits more top stories from the week including Will Ospreay's injury timeline, Travis Scott's "full fallout" with WWE, and much more.
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2025-07-2728 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingGoldberg's Definitely Not Mad & Other Wrestling Headlines | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 037On today's Saturday Afternoon Wrestling Dustin is reacting to the top headlines of the week including Goldberg's angry interview, injury updates to WWE & AEW stars coming out of last weekend's big shows, the WWE Unreal trailer and much more. Thanks for listening.
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2025-07-1934 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingGoldberg vs. Gunther? Checking in on the Top Wrestling Headlines of the Week | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 036Today, it's a good old fashioned headline check including Rikishi's displeasure with Jey Uso dropping the World Heavyweight Title to Gunther on RAW, rumors of why he dropped the belt, and some unfortunate discussions as real-world stories become too big to ignore.
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2025-06-1634 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingPreviewing a Massive Memorial Day Weekend of Wrestling | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 035We have three massive wrestling events happening this weekend and Dustin is here to preview and break down all of them. On Saturday, we have Saturday Night's Main Event followed by NXT Battleground and AEW Double or Nothing on Sunday. It's going to be a long, great weekend of graps. Hopefully there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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Saturday Afternoon WrestlingGraphic Designer Jonathan Davenport Discusses Making New Day's WrestleMania 41 Gear & Much More | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 034Today Dustin welcomes on Jonathan Davenport, a graphic designer with a long resume of incredible work designing gear for wrestlers including Johnny Gargano & Tomasso Ciampa, Ricochet, Bayley, and his best known collaborators: The New Day. Jonathan joins the show to discuss how the New Day's incredible Broken gear from WrestleMania 41 came to be and how long it was in the works, along with plenty of other stories from his work including pop culture references and influences in his work, the collaboration process, and much more.
Follow Jonathan on Instagram here to stay up to date with his l...2025-05-1231 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingJohn Cena Made History at WrestleMania 41WrestleMania 41 is in the books and Dustin is going through the highs and lows from both nights of WWE's biggest event including why the ending to Cody Rhodes/John Cena felt so hollow, Tiffany Stratton's star-making performance, Dom Mysterio's big moment, and much more.
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2025-04-2142 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingWrestleMania 41 Preview & Predictions | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 033WrestleMania Weekend is finally here! Dustin reacts to a week of baffling PR moves from WWE executives and superstars and then dives into full previews & predictions for NXT Stand & Deliver and WrestleMania 41. Everyone enjoy a wrestling-packed weekend and a Happy Easter.
Make sure to check in on Sunday night after the dust has settled for reactions and thoughts from all weekend.
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2025-04-1957 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingTiffany Stratton & Charlotte Flair Go Off Script + AEW Dynasty Preview | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 032This weekend is AEW Dynasty which looks to be another card packed with talent and some interesting potential directions for the top of the company to navigate, Dustin previews the show and gives his predictions for each match. Plus, he recaps WWE's busy week including another Cena/Cody promo, Rey Fenix's debut, and the incendiary promo between Tiffany Stratton & Charlotte Flair.
Get well soon Kevin Owens, it's not WrestleMania without KO-Mania.
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2025-04-0636 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingHow Are You Feeling About the Build to WrestleMania 41 So Far? | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 031Amid reports that WrestleMania 41 isn't selling tickets as quickly as previous Mania's, Dustin offers his thoughts on why it could be happening including Las Vegas as a host city, holding Mania on Easter Weekend, and the lack of clarity in the match cards and a slower than usual build. He also touches on the reports and uncertainty surrounding some of the biggest names in AEW's women's division including Mariah May's contract situation, Dr. Britt Baker removing all mentions of AEW from social media, and Saraya announcing she's left the company.
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2025-03-3134 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingJohn Cena Sold His Soul to the Rock at Elimination ChamberDustin reacts to all the shocking stories coming out of WWE Elimination Chamber including John Cena (FINALLY) turning heel, what a heel duo of Rock & Cena may look like moving forward, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn's show-stealing unsanctioned match, and more.
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2025-03-0230 minSaturday Afternoon Wrestling'Main Event' is Not Just a Nickname Anymore | BONUSThe 2025 Royal Rumble is in the books and your winners were: a returning Charlotte Flair and 'Main Event' Jey Uso. Dustin shares his reactions to the show overall including: an odd lack of surprises for the men's match, Rumble-entrance pyro being the sign Charlotte was winning, NXT's women standing out, why Jey winning was such a good surprise, and more.
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2025-02-0225 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingWWE Royal Rumble Preview & Predictions | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 030It's hard to believe but it's Royal Rumble weekend which means we are just about on the Road to WrestleMania. Today, Dustin's previewing the Rumble including all four matches and potential storylines coming out of the weekend. But before that, he dives into AEW's down episode of Dynamite and recent instances of Collision being the better, more consistent show.
Thanks for listening, everyone enjoy the Rumble.
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2025-02-0134 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingWWE & TNA Announce a New Partnership | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 029Today Dustin discusses the news of TNA & WWE's partnership and what it could mean for both companies moving forward. He also goes over news from AEW including the roster's reaction to Penta's WWE debut, and AEW Collision's highly talked about 12-man match.
Get well soon Allie Katch! Her GoFundMe can be found HERE.
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2025-01-2026 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingKenny Omega is Back in AEW, RAW on Netflix, & More | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 028This week, Dustin reacts to Kenny Omega's AEW return and what it means for the company, WWE's big debut on Netflix, and more.
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2025-01-1230 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingPreviewing Monday Night RAW's Big Netflix Debut | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 027This Monday is the long-awaited Netflix debut for Monday Night RAW and Dustin has the full show preview and predictions for this PLE-sized broadcast. He's also going through every match on the equally stacked NXT New Year's Evil special. First though, he discusses highlights from AEW's big week including the World's End PPV, their big Max streaming debut, and comparing the impact of the Death Riders and the Hurt Syndicate.
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2025-01-0537 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingJon Moxley Shuts Down Rampage; Plus: AEW World's End Preview & Predictions | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 026On today's episode of Saturday Afternoon Wrestling, Dustin is combing through the biggest news in AEW this week leading up to Saturday's World's End, the final PPV of 2024. Dustin goes through the entire card and gives a preview & predictions for each match.
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2024-12-2830 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingSeth Rollins vs. CM Punk Made Official for RAW on Netflix | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 025This weekend Dustin is branching out to discuss topics throughout TNA, Ring of Honor, AEW, & WWE including Tessa Blanchard's controversial hiring, Ring of Honor Final Battle's Athena vs. Billie Starkz main event, Will Ospreay & Darby Allin's 5-star instant classic on Dynamite, WWE continuing to stack their Netflix debut like a premium live event, and more.
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2024-12-2230 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingThe New Day Banish Big E, AEW's Continental Classic Rules, & NXT Deadline Predictions | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 024After a longer than intended break, Dustin is back and recapping two shocking and heartbreaking heel turns that took place this week in WWE. Plus, the first matches for AEW's Continental Classic have been absolute bangers, and finally, Dustin gives a preview and predictions for this Saturday's NXT Deadline.
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2024-12-0738 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingWWE Crown Jewel Preview & Predictions | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: BONUS EpisodeWith WWE Crown Jewel airing this Saturday at 10am pst/1pm est, here are Dustin's preview and predictions for the upcoming show.
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2024-11-0213 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingAn Uso Reunion, Plus: NXT Halloween Havoc Preview & Predictions | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 023Dustin is back and today he's reacting to the Uso's reunion this week on Smackdown, the ever growing Crown Jewel card, spoilers for next week's Smackdown, the AEW/Jon Moxley storyline after a few weeks, and much more. Then, he previews this Sunday's NXT Halloween Havoc and gives his predictions for each match on the card.
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2024-10-2731 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingIs This the End of Bryan Danielson's Full-Time Wrestling Career? AEW WrestleDream Preview & Predictions | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 022After a week off covering LA Comic Con, Dustin is back and catching up on some of the biggest stories coming out of the last few weeks including CM Punk & Drew McIntyre earning 5 Meltzer stars for their blood-soaked Hell in a Cell match, Kevin Owens turning heel via cell phone recordings after the show, an ungraceful return to 2-hours for Monday Night Raw, and much more.
Then, he previews this Saturday's AEW WrestleDream and questions what will happen if Bryan Danielson loses to Jon Moxley and what the end of his full-time, in-ring career means for Danielson a...2024-10-1238 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingWhat Exactly is Happening With the Lucha Bros' AEW/WWE Contract Situation? | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 021Today Dustin's reacting to the news that the Lucha Bros' impending WWE debut may be delayed as Tony Khan has reportedly added injury time missed to Rey Fenix's AEW contract and the polarizing reactions that have come from the news. He also recaps some of the bigger moments from AEW's week of Grand Slam episodes. On the WWE side of things, Jey Uso is your new Intercontinental Champion, Dom Mysterio will be hanging from a shark cage at Bad Blood, & much more.
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2024-09-2946 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingWhat AEW's (Still Unofficial) New Media Deal Means | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 020Today Dustin is discussing the impact of AEW's next media deal including PPV's on Max, the end of AEW Rampage, & a potential new show on another network (AEW Shockwave on FS1). He's also talking about the other hottest topics of the week including Jon Moxley's blunt assessment of Private Party, the announcement that Will Ospreay vs. Ricochet will happen October 2nd on Dynamite's 5th anniversary, & Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed having an old fashion meat fest on RAW.
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2024-09-2237 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingJon Moxley Chooses War | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 019This week Dustin is unpacking quite an eventful week in wrestling as the fallout continues from AEW All Out including Jon Moxley's betrayal of Bryan Danielson and incredible promo segment on Dynamite, Will Ospreay & Kyle Fletcher becoming #1 contenders for the AEW Tag Team Titles, & if the violence featured in AEW All Out truly went too far.
On the WWE side of things, he reacts to Bronson Reed's incredible spot with Braun Strowman on RAW, Gunther's promo with 'Bret the Hitman' Hart, & the debut episode of Smackdown on USA.
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Sa...2024-09-1542 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingHangman Adam Page Burnt Down Swerve's House: AEW All Out Preview & Predictions | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 018Dustin reacts to the shocking go-home segment on AEW Dynamite that saw Hangman Adam Page burn down Swerve's just-bought childhood home & where that ranks among all-time go-home segments. He also covers the entire AEW All Out card ahead of this Saturday's PPV and gives his predictions for each match.
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2024-09-0733 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingWWE Bash in Berlin & NXT No Mercy Previews & Predictions | Saturday Afternoon Wrestling: Ep. 017Dustin covers the latest in WWE & AEW contract rumors & announcements and then discusses the fallout from AEW All In and the two week turnaround into All Out. Then, he previews WWE's Bash in Berlin happening this Saturday morning & NXT No Mercy which airs Sunday at 4pm (7pm et) as part of a packed Labor Day weekend.
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Everyone have a safe holiday weekend & enjoy the wrestling.
R.I.P. Sid Eudy aka Sid Vicious aka Sycho Sid: thank you for everything.
2024-08-3152 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingBryan Danielson is Your New AEW World Champion; All In 2024 Recap & Reactions | SAW is War: BONUS EpisodeAll In 2024 is in the books and today Dustin is explaining why he thinks this year's installment was such a massive step up compared to last year's Wembley event. Then, he breaks down every match on the card talking through his ups & downs from throughout the night.
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2024-08-2732 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingAEW All In Preview & Predictions, Plus: WWE News & Notes | SAW is War: Ep. 016Happy All In Weekend! Dustin hits the main news from the WWE side of things before diving into the full AEW All In card & making his predictions for what is sure to be a huge show in Wembley.
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2024-08-2441 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingJacob Fatu Destroys Roman Reigns, Odyssey Jones & the New Day, & More | SAW is War: Ep. 015The Bloodline 2.0 vs. Roman Reigns took another turn as Smackdown ended with the group standing over a fallen Roman Reigns after he was decimated by Jacob Fatu in a walking boot. Dustin brainstorms what this might mean for the overall storyline while also talking through Odyssey Jones' involvement with the New Day, Wes Lee's NXT heel turn, & much more.
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2024-08-1935 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingWhat Does Roman Reigns' Return Mean for Cody Rhodes & the Smackdown Roster? | SAW is War: Ep. 014Put your ones in the sky as Dustin celebrates the return of the OTC Roman Reigns & what his newfound mega-babyface status might mean for champion Cody Rhodes and the rest of the stars at the top of the card. Plus, news of the week including: the Wyatt Sicks' in-ring debut, Bronson Reed's star-making beatdown of Seth Rollins, AEW stars who may be looking to move to WWE, and much more.
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2024-08-1143 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingJack Perry's Busy Week, CM Punk is Officially Cleared, & More | SAW is War: Ep. 013This week Dustin's reacting to AEW's annual Blood & Guts match where Jack Perry emerged as match MVP, Drew McIntyre photo-mate, & wrestling social media lightning rod. He's also running through some of the big stories of the week including CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre being made official for SummerSlam, NXTNA's continued success, & much more.
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2024-07-2834 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingJohn Cena Announces 2025 Retirement Tour, a Crazy Week for Women's Wrestling, & Much More | SAW is War: Ep. 012Today Dustin's running through a number of huge developments over the last week including: John Cena's retirement tour & what those plans can look like, the return of Rhea Ripley, WWE's quick to develop signing of Stephanie Vaquer, Mariah May's shocking, bloody betrayal of Timeless Toni Storm, & much more.
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2024-07-1542 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingWWE Money in the Bank & NXT Heatwave Previews & Predictions | SAW is War: Ep. 011Dustin runs through a few noteworthy stories from the week in wrestling before diving into the cards for this weekends two big shows, Money in the Bank & NXT Heatwave.
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2024-07-0637 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingSwerve Strickland is Still Your AEW World Champion, Forbidden Door Recap & Reactions | SAW is War: BONUS EpisodeWhat was your favorite match at AEW Forbidden Door?
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2024-07-0131 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingThe Bloodline 2.0 Destroys Paul Heyman; Plus: AEW Forbidden Door Preview & Predictions | SAW is War: Ep. 010Dustin's recapping a busy week in WWE including more Money in the Bank qualifying matches, the next chapter in the Wyatt Sick6's introduction, & Friday Night Smackdown's shocking ending which saw the Bloodline 2.0 absolutely decimate the Wiseman Paul Heyman. After that, he's running through the full card for this Sunday's AEW Forbidden Door.
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2024-06-2936 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingThe Wyatt Sick6 Have Arrived on RAW; Plus: CM Punk & Drew McIntyre's Feud Gets Even More Personal, & More | SAW is War: Ep. 009Were do you rank the Wyatt Sick6's debut all-time? What are your thoughts on Drew McIntyre "quitting" WWE just to return & beat CM Punk to a bloody pulp in his hometown? Today we're running through these & all the rest of the hottest topics in the world of pro wrestling.
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2024-06-2343 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingCM Punk is the Most Hated Man in Scotland, Clash at the Castle Reactions, & More | SAW is War: Ep. 008Did WWE make the right choice to keep the title off of Drew McIntyre? Breaking down Clash at the Castle and the rest of the week's biggest headlines from WWE & AEW (& TNA).
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2024-06-1729 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingDo Rumors & Dirt Sheets Impact WWE & AEW's In-Ring Product? Plus: NXT Battleground Predictions | SAW is War: Ep. 007Does knowing Chad Gable's contract situation impact his story with Sami Zayn & Alpha Academy?
Do constant references to Will Ospreay's travel undermine is in-ring performances & status as a top face in AEW?
Plus, NXT Battleground preview & predictions for the first ever NXT show from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
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2024-06-0934 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingHave We Seen the Last of Becky Lynch in a WWE Ring? | SAW is War: Ep. 006Diving into all of the expiring contracts coming up in AEW & WWE and what type of roster changes fans may see as a result, plus, recapping the week in wrestling.
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2024-06-0330 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingTony Khan Said WHAT on the NFL Network? | SAW is War: Ep. 005Recapping Tony Khan's Wild Week PLUS Drew McIntyre Re-Signs with WWE, Darby Allin Gets Hit by a Bus, & Swerve Strickland and Trick Williams Claim Gold.
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2024-04-2932 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingRhea Ripley Vacates Her Title, WWE Releases, & AEW Dynasty Predictions | SAW is War: Ep. 004Email us at: saturdayafternoonwrestling@gmail.com
2024-04-2140 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingThoughts on AEW's Decision to Air the CM Punk/Jack Perry Footage from All In | SAW is War: Ep. 003Reacting to AEW's decision to air the "Brawl In" footage between CM Punk & Jack Perry as well as the polarizing discourse around it.
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2024-04-1436 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingWrestlemania XL Recap & Reactions | SAW is War: Ep. 002Was WrestleMania XL one of the best WrestleManias of all time?
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2024-04-0834 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingWrestleMania XL Preview & Predictions | SAW is War: Ep. 001Dustin runs through WrestleMania XL's card & makes predictions for what looks to be an absolutely stacked card.
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Enjoy WrestleMania XL.
2024-04-0636 minSaturday Afternoon WrestlingThank You Sting + AEW Revolution Predictions | SAW is War: Ep. 000Thank you Sting.
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