After months away on hiatus, WE ARE BACK WITH A BRAND NEW EPISODE! EPISODE 74 looks at the CM Punk/MJF feud & what’s to love about the program, the match announced for next week’s Dynamite, & why it may NOT end up happening on that show but for their Revolution event instead, comparing the feud to Triple H & Shawn Michaels’ 2002 rivalry, & a missed…

Episode 73 goes over the death of Daffney, & discussing a growing trend in pro wrestling today involving mental health (0:00); the 20th anniversary of 9/11 & some words on the tragic event (12:04); recapping an EXCELLENT wrestling show in All Out 2021, the debuts of Ruby Soho, Adam Cole & Bryan Danielson, how this is a turning point for AEW, & the …

WE ARE BACK with Episode 72, as we address the biggest elephant in the room: CM PUNK IS ALL ELITE! We go over Punk’s big return and debut on AEW Rampage, why this TRUMPS anything we’ll be seeing SummerSlam weekend, his match with Darby Allin SET for All Out on September 5, should that match OPEN the card?, & how AEW will succeed where WWE failed wi…

Episode 71 is our return from hiatus, as we finally dive into news of CM Punk & Daniel Bryan both on their way to AEW, why this will do WONDERS not just for AEW but the wrestling industry as a whole, predicting when they will make their respective debuts, is Punk the key to getting more mainstream buzz for the promotion?, & who’s in line from New J…

It’s the 70th episode of the show! We go over Eddie Kingston’s post-Dynamite promo BLASTING WWE on their misuse of talent and their legends, Bully Ray’s comments on the promo & him believing that Kingston should “stay in his lane”, is he right?, & is Kingston a HYPOCRITE in calling out WWE? (0:00); Ricardo MOCKS King Kenny? (20:01); Hangman Adam Pa…

Episode 69 is here, and we go over Samoa Joe’s RETURN to WWE & the NXT brand as William Regal’s enforcer, explaining the (likely) circumstances behind his new deal, will he ever return to the ring?, & how this is a shot in the arm that NXT needed (0:00); multiple recent superstars released from WWE have asked to FOREGO their non-compete clauses, lo…

Episode 68 goes over yet ANOTHER round of talent cuts from WWE, including some surprising names released, & does Braun Strowman RETIRE from wrestling completely? (0:00); the INCREDIBLE missed opportunity that is Aleister Black in WWE, & where he should go next & what he should do (4:43); the discussion of AEW signing WWE alumni, & is it a bad thing…

Episode 67 begins with WWE looking to start a working relationship with NJPW, what the deal really entails, Lawrence gets his HEAD CHEWED OFF over his feelings on the matter, the one concern were the deal happens & a solution that may BENEFIT wrestlers moving forward (0:00); The differences between a wrestling fan & a WWE fan (11:29); John Cena & B…

Episode 66 goes over the recent 2nd round of talents CUT from WWE, including Velveteen Dream’s release amidst behavior problems with other wrestlers, is this release really a surprise?, predicting what he will do in the next few years & eventually COMING BACK to WWE? (0:00); King Kenny gives his takes on last week’s MOUNT RUSHMORE OF GREATEST HEELS…

Episode 65 discusses Zelina Vega reportedly RETURNING to WWE, who she should be paired up with upon her return, who should be BLAMED for Vega’s failed first run with the company?, & looking back at Andrew Yang calling out WWE for mistreatment of talent & unsurprisingly doesn’t follow through (0:00); the death of New Jack & recalling the infamous MA…

Episode 64 sees a few RETURNS to the show, as we go over Eric Bischoff’s comments on the AEW/IMPACT partnership & why he thinks it’s not working out, going back to last week’s segment on the matter, what they can do to salvage the partnership moving forward, is it a case of things BEGINNING NOW?, & how much different would this have been had WWE be…

Episode 63 covers Daniel Bryan’s immediate future, including his current deal with WWE coming up soon, his desire to still work there but wrestle for OTHER promotions & how likely that is to happen (HINT: not at all), what is going to happen in the Career-Threatening Match with Roman Reigns next week?, & pitching an idea for how to give Bryan a pro…

Episode 62 covers the SPRING CLEANING that WWE are undergoing & starts releasing talent one year to the day of Black Wednesday, looking over the names of the talent released, how they SCREWED over Samoa Joe & another use of him they could’ve done, & trying to figure out the massive HYPE behind Billie Kay; a RECAP of WrestleMania’s two main events, …

Episode 61 has Ricardo back on the show & RANTS on Lawrence over his Top 10 Female Stars in WWE History from last week, & lists his own Top 10 list (0:00); The discussion of whether or not wrestlers should be ATTACKING the fans over criticism of the product, looking at Seth Rollins' history of succumbing to this, & a defense of why, at times, it ca…

Wrestling Hypothesis brings you our NXT Takeover: Stand & Deliver Review for Nights 1 & 2! We go over the entire show, including what was the better night between the two?, the match of the night, Bronson Reed’s coming-out party, what’s next for Io Shirai?, THREE title changes including Karrion Kross winning the NXT Championship & Raquel Gonzalez w…

Episode 60 has us FINALLY discussing Christian Cage, including talking about his first singles match back in 7 years on AEW Dynamite, looking back on how AEW fumbled the HUGE hype built around his signing, when will the match with Kenny Omega take place?, & the news of TNT wanting AEW to STOP booking surprises for their shows (0:00); Should Cody Rh…

Episode 59 sees the BROMANCE become more overblown by the week, before giving CONTINUED PRAISE for Britt Baker & her promo on AEW Dynamite, her thoughts on Adam Cole joining the promotion, how likely that is to happen & why it would be a GREAT idea, & how to get Baker to the Women’s Title (2:07); Andrade gone from WWE & immediately able to work for…

Episode 58 covers Andrade & his request to be released by WWE DENIED, how he was the total package & could’ve been their big Latino superstar, & the discussion of talent released from WWE going to AEW afterwards (0:00); The Hurt Business as the BEST faction in wrestling currently, the STUPID decision to take the tag titles off of them to get AJ Sty…

Episode 57 discusses WWE in talks to move NXT to a different night after WrestleMania, bringing up the idea of an OFF-SEASON, & weighing the pros & cons of implementing it, & who will ultimately benefit MORE from the move between AEW & NXT? (0:00); Recapping the mixed tag match from Dynamite, including Shaquille O’Neal’s performance, PRAISE for Jad…

Episode 56 covers The Big Show jumping ship to All Elite Wrestling, his new role as both a commentator & A PERFORMER, why this is surprising, has he ever been a DRAW?, & news of a brand-new secondary show to AEW Dark & addressing the ways people consume pro wrestling currently (0:00); Recapping the Elimination Chamber event, including two very good…

Episode 55 covers Sammy Guevara & him REFUSING to comply with IMPACT’s plans for him at their tapings, what he refused to do & why, in a way, it could’ve WORKED for him, the alternative plan he pitched that was ultimately shut down, & why he had no right to veto his storylines (0:00); ADDRESSING the most common criticisms that fans have of the AEW …

Episode 54 has thoughts on AEW & NJPW FINALLY forming their long-anticipated partnership, the details behind this arrangement, KENTA appearing at the end of AEW Dynamite & how they should utilize talent appearing on other promotions, & the news of NJPW getting their own weekly show back (0:00); a FULL REVIEW of the Royal Rumble event, including a n…

Episode 53 opens with WWE entering an agreement with NBCUniversal to SELL their streaming rights for WWE Network EXCLUSIVELY to Peacock, how much the deal is for & how long it will last, why this is a GREAT thing for them, but how many of Peacock’s subscribers will actually CARE about WWE’s product? (0:00); How can WWE get engaging content out duri…

Episode 52 looks at Asuka’s state of flux right now, pitching an idea to have her COMPETE in the Women’s Royal Rumble Match, & comparing the situation to Brock Lesnar last year (0:00); Takeaways from The Undertaker on Joe Rogan’s podcast, including his belief that the current crop of talent are SOFT, what he may mean by this, & why he is both right…

Episode 51 covers CARDI B (yes) being called out by Lacey Evans on Twitter & the likelihood of a match happening at WrestleMania, & the discussion of celebrities in wrestling & do they still work today? (0:00); a quick RECAP of Wrestle Kingdom 15’s big matches, including Kota Ibushi winning both the IWGP Intercontinental & Heavyweight Titles, & dis…

It is the 50TH EDITION OF WRESTLING HYPOTHESIS! We put 2020 behind us as we look ahead to the new year! We give some more thoughts on Brodie Lee, including AEW’s EXCELLENT tribute show, ranting on those who attacked WWE for not properly tributing him & why it really isn’t a big deal (0:00); AEW RETIRES the AEW TNT Title to Brodie's son, “-1”, why w…

Episode 49 is the 2ND ANNUAL END-OF-YEAR AWARDS FOR 2020! We break down the defining moments of wrestling this year, how people will look back on 2020, & how will 2021 be for wrestling? We give & discuss our picks for the following categories: Moment of the Year (11:18), Breakout Star of the Year (19:11), Rivalry of the Year (34:08), Match of the Y…

Episode 48 has news on USA Network livid over this week's further decrease in RAW ratings, & calls for EDGIER content to return, why that really isn't the answer to their problems & what the issues really are (0:00); is Drew McIntyre BOX-OFFICE?, & what separates him from Roman Reigns in what they're doing (5:41); a NEW SHOW in the works for NXT co…

Episode 47 is our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY show, & naming our favorite episodes we have done so far (6:05); the death of Pat Patterson, discussing the impact and legacy he has left on pro wrestling, & the long-standing myth of how he had to CONVINCE Vince McMahon to do the Royal Rumble match (0:00); the debut of LIKE, LOVE, OR HATE, and applying it to Ke…

Episode 46 has thoughts on WWE having NO PLANS at all for Aleister Black & how this is frustrating, how the firing of Zelina Vega has not helped his case, why sending him down to NXT wouldn't help him, & did he have the potential to be the next UNDERTAKER? (0:00); a RECAP of Survivor Series 2020 & addressing the good & bad from the show, including …

Episode 45 has news on WWE settling a lawsuit concerning their partnership with Saudi Arabia for $39 MILLION, & how this is one of MANY more lawsuits to come due to the Saudi Arabia partnership (0:00); Discussing who needs the win MORE at Survivor Series between Roman Reigns & Drew McIntyre, how Paul Heyman has been elevating BOTH of them, & what t…

Episode 15 of Extra! has some more thoughts on the Jon Moxley/Kenny Omega program and their title match coming in TWO WEEKS on Dynamite, why it is a bad idea but we're willing to see what AEW has planned, & how we would have kept the two busy heading into AEW Revolution in February (2:13); & discussing Triple H's comments on Roman Reigns & Drew McI…

Episode 44 is our MOST INTERESTING EPISODE YET, covering the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of the Zelina Vega firing, why WWE let her go & should we be surprised about it? (1:53); Looking at her tweet about unionization, what NEEDS to happen, who needs to be a part of it for a Wrestlers' Union to work, & looking at the DOWNSIDE of wrestlers having a union (8:…

Episode 43 comes a day early, with thoughts on Lilian Garcia revealing producers from the critically-acclaimed 'Last Dance' documentary having plans for something with STEVE AUSTIN next year, & what they need to include in the documentary (0:00); FINAL THOUGHTS on tonight's AEW Full Gear event & breaking down the key matches (12:01); does MJF NEED …

Episode 42 talks WWE's third-party account ban on their talent going official this week, do we see Andrew Yang getting involved further?, Paige's recent BREAKDOWN on her livestream, her looking to start a UNION with other WWE talent, & what she can do if she leaves WWE (0:00); PAC confirmed to be returning to AEW television this Wednesday, why he h…

Episode 41 talks Survivor Series this year being centered around the Undertaker & celebrating 30 YEARS since his debut, the discussion of whether Taker being more active in outside ventures and social media DIMINSHES his character at this stage, why portraying the Deadman gimmick OUTSIDE the ring just doesn't work, & is he a KNOCKOFF of what he use…

The 40th edition of Wrestling Hypothesis gives thoughts on BAYLEY being ranked #1 in this year's PWI Women's 100, looking back at her year & reading out the top 5 of the list, why she deserved being in that spot, & does SASHA BANKS lay claim to having that spot instead (0:00); RAW Underground reportedly CANCELLED, why this is the case, & why Shane …

Episode 39 begins with the big news of the state of Florida allowing sporting events to reach FULL CAPACITY with their attendance at venues, what this means for WWE & their residency deal with Amway Center, will the Thunderdome stuck around if fans come back?, & why they should be careful if they bring full audiences back soon (0:00); Ronda Rousey'…

Episode 38 begins with an INTERESTING statement and question from Ricardo about Roman Reigns, Stone Cold & John Cena, & TOTAL MAYHEM ENSUES (0:00); How many memorable moments has Reigns TRULY had in his career? (13:18); reports of WWE planning to make Adam Cole & Kyle O'Reilly the faces of Undisputed Era, & keeping Roderick Strong & Bobby Fish as h…

Episode 37 begins with Roman Reigns, the MOST INTERESTING MONTH so far in his wrestling career, & comparing him & Heyman's pairing to Brock Lesnar's pairing with Heyman & can it be BETTER (0:00); Road Warrior Animal passes away & is yet another indicator of the darker side of wrestling (22:28); Kyle O'Reilly named #1 contender to the NXT Championsh…

Episode 36 discusses long-term contracts based off recent news on AJ Styles, Kevin Owens & Jeff Hardy, whether or not they have a place in pro wrestling TODAY, & who should ideally be receiving these long-term deals & why (0:01); why putting Chris Jericho in AEW's tag team division is a GREAT IDEA, & what he can bring that others can't do (14:59); …

Episode 35 discusses praise for Dominick Mysterio & his progress on RAW, is he already the GREATEST 2nd generation superstar ever?, & can he eventually be BETTER than his father Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero?; Rusev makes his AEW debut as MIRO, how far we see him going there, & was there an issue with the way he debuted?; discussing Brock Lesnar & …

Episode 34 begins with Andrew Yang CALLING OUT WWE & Vince McMahon over the new rule of WWE prohibiting their talent from engaging in third-party apps, why this has been a LONG TIME coming, should Vince be worried?, & why the "independent contractor" phrase was complete BS (0:01); rumors of WWE doing Roman Reigns against BIG E at WrestleMania next …

Episode 33 opens with some thoughts on the current state of racism in the U.S., & the news of Chadwick Boseman's passing (0:01); Jon Moxley announced as #1 in this year's PWI 500, looking at the criteria of the list, & debating on whether he deserves it over Adam Cole (16:45); Karrion Kross VACATES the NXT Championship, the alternative plan to crow…

Episode 32 discusses Renee Young giving in her notice to LEAVE WWE, what may have happened that led to this, why this is a HUGE loss for them, & AEW as a possible destination? (0:01); our picks for what the GREATEST Summerslam match of all-time is (9:12); Rusev reveals what Vince said to him to shut down "Rusev Day", why this isn't surprising, how …

Episode 31 begins with Velveteen Dream RETURNING to NXT television, was it the right time to bring him back?, & how WWE did themselves no favors with handling this story (0:01); Big E reveals he is SKEPTICAL of his own impending push, why this is not surprising in the least, & can he be an EFFECTIVE main event star while maintaining the New Day gim…

The 30th EDITION of Wrestling Hypothesis opens with a discussion of the Adam Cole & Pat McAfee storyline in NXT, listing the pros & cons of this feud, & will NXT BENEFIT from the storyline? (0:00); The Rock BUYING the XFL from Vince McMahon for only $15 MILLION, the idea of Colin Kaepernick signing with the league & how likely it is, & the extent t…

Episode 29 begins with praise for MJF's AMAZING promo from Dynamite, why it is time for him to become World Champion, & comparing him to Randy Orton in 2004 (4:25); old videos of Excalibur resurface of him yelling racist remarks, & why AEW should be REALLY careful to how they approach situations like this (14:00); giving our picks for who the GREAT…

Episode 28 begins immediately with Booker T's recent comments on #NaomiDeservesBetter, why Booker did not do himself any favors with how he worded his comments, & can Naomi be a game-changer? (0:50); Adam Cole STORMING out of Pat McAfee's podcast, why it was definitely planned & NOT legitimate, & how Pat's comments indirectly tied in to what Road D…

Episode 27 raises a birthday shot to A.B.A. to kick things off, before getting into news of WrestleMania 37 possibly being RELOCATED from Los Angeles to Tampa, & how this may be a way to make up for WrestleMania this year; Britt Baker calling out Cody to FIGHT her for the TNT Championship, & our thoughts on whether intergender wrestling can work if…