Chris & Alex give a brief preview of WWE's Royal Rumble.

EVENT START TIMES: 
NZDT = 9:00am preshow / 11:00 main card 
AEDT = 8:00am preshow / 10:00 main card 
ACDT = 7:30am preshow / 9:30 main card 
AEST = 7:00am preshow / 9:00 main card 
ACST = 6:30am preshow / 8:30 main card 
AWST = 5:00am preshow / 7:00 main card 

Timestamps
- (00:00:01) Show opening.
- (00:00:36) Women's Royal Rumble & Men's Royal Rumble Matches
- (00:06:33) WWE Tag Team Championship Match - DIY vs MCMG
- (00:07:38) WWE Undisputed Championship Match - Cody vs Kevin
- (00:11:30) rumored rumble surprises 
- (00:14:12) WrestleMania season
- (00:16:26) Show closing.

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Preview - Royal Rumble | (0271) WRAP 137

Chris & Alex are chatting the most wonderful time of the year, it's WWE's Royal Rumble live from Indianapolis, Indiana with ~65,000 in attendance. 

Plus, we chat about a massive weekend of wrestling on Australian soil & look towards AEW Grand Slam. This show was recorded the night before AEW Dynamite on February 5th, 2025. 

Timestamps
- (00:00:01) Show opening.
- (00:00:40) News Of The Week:
--> (00:00:46) WWE released "Duke Hudson".
--> (00:05:09) Dakota Kai injured. 
--> (00:06:15) Newest member of ROH's The Righteous.
--> (00:07:15) TNA's new Digital Media Champion.
- (00:08:35) WWE Royal Rumble 2025:
--> (00:08:40) Pre-Show & Alex's Watch Party chat.
--> (00:09:47) 30-Women's Royal Rumble Match.
--> (00:35:01) Women's Rumble Match in Saudi 2026?
--> (00:38:33) DIY (c) Vs MCMG - Two out of three falls match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
--> (00:41:17) Cody Rhodes (c) Vs Kevin Owens	- Ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Championship (and "Winged Eagle" Championship).
--> (00:45:33) WWE Evolve & Clash In Paris announcement. 
--> (00:47:02) Pro Wrestling Omos update. 
--> (00:48:27) 30-Men's Royal Rumble Match.
--> (01:26:45) Beer Ratings!
- (01:29:36) Brisbane Weekend shows
--> (01:31:15) PWLxROW SUPERSHOW brief preview.
--> (01:32:08) RNR CAXTON brief preview.
--> (01:32:27) NJPW TAMASHII brief preview.
--> (01:33:18) AEW GRAND SLAM brief preview.
- (01:34:57) Show closing.
--> (01:36:17) more AEW GRAND SLAM thoughts.

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WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Fallout | (0272) WRAP 138

Chris is back from AEW Grand Slam that took place in Brisbane, Queensland. Alex joins for his perspective watching from home on a near 24-hour tape delay for the ESPN ANZ (Foxtel/Kayo) audience.

Chris battled thru the Brisbane Entertainment Center merchandise "queue" to grab some goodies while at AEW Grand Slam / ROH Global Wars. Plus, Alex has seen some of WWE LFG?!

Later this week Chris will return with a solo podcast discussing other events he attended. 
- Friday night's Pro Wrestling League x Renegades Of Wrestling Australian Supershow with 600 people in attendance.
- Sunday afternoon's New Japan Pro Wrestling Tamashii Brisbane with 400 people in attendance.

We will be joining DOWN UNDER THE MAT's Dan Danielson and Rowdy Roddy Reecey in the near future to have a round table discussion about the entire AEW Brisbane 2025 weekend! The lads also attended both the PWLxROW Supershow & AEW GrandSlam!

Timestamps
- (00:00:01) Show opening.
- (00:02:04) Chris' Merch Hull. 
--> (00:02:40) PWLxROW & NJPW Tamashii goodies.
--> (00:05:09) AEW goodies. 
--> (00:09:14) More goodies?
- (00:10:48) Alex's Watch-Party?
- (00:13:13) AEW Grand Slam Australia.
--> (00:13:24) Dynamite VIP package.  
--> (00:14:55) Merchandise situation.
--> (00:31:53) Fan Sign situation.
--> (00:33:43) VIP Lounge experience w/ MxM Collection & The Outrunners.
--> (00:34:57) ROH Global Wars begins.
--> (00:37:45) Match 1: "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, Big Bill & Bryan Keith Vs. Bandido & "The Outrunners" Truth Magnum & Turbo Floyd.
--> (00:41:52) Airing of "Meal & A Match"?
--> (00:43:42) Match 2: ROH Pure Championship / Lee Moriarty (c) Vs. Robbie Eagles.
--> (00:45:45) Match 3: Mark Davis Vs. Tommy Knight.
--> (00:48:02) Match 4: ROH World Tag Team Championship / "Sons Of Texas" Dustin Rhodes & Sammy Guevara (c) Vs. "MxM Collection" Mansoor & Mason Madden.
--> (00:51:57) Match 5: ROH Women's World Championship / Athena (c) Vs Alex Windsor.
--> (00:57:05) AEW Grand Slam begins.
--> (00:57:58) Intermission; Ring-crew; Tony Kahn & commentary.
--> (01:00:23) Match 6: Will Ospreay & Kenny Omega Vs. "The Don Callis Family" Konosuke Takeshits & Kyle Fletcher.
--> (01:07:54) Match 7: AEW TBS Championship / Mercedes Mone (c) Vs. Harley Cameron.
--> (01:14:50) Match 8: "Brisbane Brawl" / "Deth Riders" Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli Vs. Cope & Jay White.
--> (01:25:06) Match 9: AEW Continetal Championship / Kazuchika Okada (c) Vs. Buddy Matthews.
--> (01:35:00) Match 10: AEW Women's World Championship / Mariah May (c) Vs. 'Timeless' Toni Storm.
--> (01:39:46) Address to the crowd after the main event.
--> (01:48:05) Beer Ratings & Match Of The Night!
- (01:55:20) Show closing.

Shoutout to
- DOWN UNDER THE MAT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZz_5kzX08w
- RED CENTER RUMBLE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fSZg2DSWAqOGLs8ZBWtoz
- FIGHTFUL: https://x.com/Fightful/status/1890998338083840047?t=IDOPdEPU68WDZE380FO02Q&s=19
- LILI: https://x.com/Lili_Edea/status/1891737626807243160

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AEW Grand Slam 2025 + ROH Global Wars 2025 Fallout | (0277) WRAP 139

It's the 6th annual Wassies!

The Wrestling Aus Style tradition continues with Chris & Alex discussing their choices a month late due to AEW in Brisbane!

Links for every past Wassies lists can be found pinned on the link tree including our likely / unlikely picks and award stats breakdowns!

Timestamps
- (00:00:00) 2023 Wassies Highlights
- (00:04:23) Show opening
- (00:06:15) In Memorial
- (00:57:15) 2024 Likely / Unlikely Results
- (01:06:10) 2024 Wassies Awards begins
--> (01:06:33) Moment Of The Year
--> (01:10:09) Weekly Series Of The Year
--> (01:13:33) Original Media Of The Year
--> (01:21:04) Gimmick Of The Year
--> (01:27:54) Champion Of The Year
--> (01:36:56) Announcer Of The Year
--> (01:43:08) Promo Of The Year
--> (01:52:56) Rivalry Of The Year
--> (01:59:58) Rising Star Of The Year
--> (02:07:09) Team Of The Year
--> (02:20:55) Wrestler Of The Year
--> (02:35:16) Company Of The Year
--> (02:41:06) Event Of The Year
--> (02:49:48) Match Of The Year
(02:56:52) 2025 Likely / Unlikely Picks
(03:14:30) All-Time award stats

Shoutout to
- PW DOWN UNDER: https://www.pwdownunder.com/2024/02/06/vale-australian-wrestling-legend-andy-harpas/
- "BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music" (Opening Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkSfEQcZHy8
- "Infraction - No Copyright Music" (Memoriam Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npcbzeUZObs

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The 6th Annual Wassies - The 2024 Best + Worst Of Awards | (0278)

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Chris & Alex are chatting WrestleMania weekend!

Timestamps
- (00:00:24) Show opening
- (00:03:33) WWE SmackDown

- (00:05:05) WWE HallOfFame 2025
- (00:05:07) Ivan Koloff
- (00:06:55) Dory Funk Sr.
- (00:07:59) Kamala
- (00:10:31) Immortal Moment
- (00:13:21) Michelle McCool
- (00:14:20) "The Natural Disasters" Earthquake & Typhoon
- (00:15:39) Lex Luger
- (00:18:30) Paul "Triple H" Levesque
- (00:20:04) Batista's Hall Of Fame status?
- (00:21:16) Chyna's solo induction?

- (00:22:18) WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2025
- (00:22:50) Meta-Four Vs Fatal Influence Vs Gigi Dolin and Tatum Paxley Vs Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez
- (00:23:38) Ricky Saints (c) Vs Ethan Page - NXT North American Championship
- (00:24:39) Fraxiom (c) Vs Hank and Tank - NXT Tag Team Championship
- (00:28:06) Izzi Dame Vs Kelani Jordan Vs Lola Vice Vs Thea Hail Vs Sol Ruca Vs Zaria - vacant NXT Women's North American Championship
- (00:29:30) The D'Angelo Family Vs DarkState 
- (00:30:29) Heritage Cup winner Lexis King backstage with Penn (the Magician)
- (00:32:29) Stephanie Vaquer (c) Vs Giulia Vs Jaida Parker Vs Jordynne Grace - NXT Women's Championship
- (00:37:30) Oba Femi (c) Vs Je'Von Evans Vs Trick Williams - NXT Championship
- (00:39:10) Pick for Match of the show!

- (00:42:20) #WWE #WrestleMania 41 - Night 1 Kickoff
- (00:42:24) WWE acquires AAA of Mexico!?
- (00:43:15) Big names leaving NJPW! Rumored WWE bound?
- (00:49:18) "Global Localization" and Partners?
- (00:51:44) Names in AAA of Mexico!?

- (00:55:44) WWE WrestleMania 41 - Night 1
- (00:56:07) Stage look & ticket prices this year
- (00:57:01) Gunther (c) Vs Jey Uso - World Heavyweight Championship
- (00:58:15) The War Raiders (c) Vs The New Day - World Tag Team Championship
- (00:59:33) Naomi Vs Jade Cargill
- (01:00:33) LA Knight (c) Vs Jacob Fatu - WWE United States Championship
- (01:02:22) El Grande Americano Vs Rey Mysterio
- (01:04:25) Tiffany Stratton (c) Vs Charlotte Flair - WWE Women's Championship
- (01:09:02) Roman Reigns Vs CM Punk (with Paul Heyman) Vs Seth Rollins
- (01:13:41) Pick for Match of the show!

- (01:14:15) WWE WrestleMania 41 - Night 2
- (01:14:29) Iyo Sky (c) Vs Bianca Belair Vs Rhea Ripley - Women's World Championship
- (01:17:40) Drew McIntyre Vs Damian Priest
- (01:19:20) Bron Breakker (c) Vs Finn Bálor Vs Penta Vs Dominik Mysterio - WWE Intercontinental Championship
- (01:23:23) Randy Orton Vs "mystery opponent"
- (01:25:37) Logan Paul Vs AJ Styles
- (01:28:23) Judgement Day (c) Vs Lyra Valkyria and "mystery partner" - WWE Women's Tag Team Championship
- (01:29:49) Cody Rhodes (c) Vs John Cena - Undisputed WWE Championship
- (01:34:10) Pick for Match of the show!

- (01:34:55) WWE #Raw
- (01:34:58) John Cena countdown
- (01:37:23) Rematch: Judgement Day (c) Vs Lyra Valkyria and "mystery partner" - WWE Women's Tag Team Championship
- (01:39:57) New Day Vs Alpha Academy
- (01:41:10) Iyo Sky & Stephanie Vaquer in-ring
- (01:43:04) Jey Uso in-ring / Logan Paul & AJ Style backstage
- (01:43:38) Gunther's Attack
- (01:44:12) Penta Vs Dominik Mysterio
- (01:44:31) Seth Rollins in-ring
- (01:44:52) Thoughts on the show

- (01:48:33) A future review of "EFFYS BIG GAY BRUNCH" w/ ASHLEY
- (01:49:57) Show closing
- (01:51:57) Survivor Series All Stars
- (01:54:00) Best Dressed

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0280. WAS - Wrap (141) #WWE #WrestleMania 41 + #NXT #StandAndDeliver 2025

James and Marcus talk about one of the latest shows from NOAH, what to look out for as a new watcher, how to understand the factions and directions of the company and some deeper historical context. They also look at the Bloodpsort show from WrestleMania weekend and the depth of talent Josh Barnett manages to bring together from companies all over the world.  

NOAH Star Navigation 2025 & GCW Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XIII

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Chris & Alex discuss the week that WAS.

News out of the Queensland scene when Red Castle Entertainment knowingly hired an individual who'd been kicked out of other promotions for serious allegations. Within a matter of days their Champion resigned, others chose not to work there, and the company itself issued an odd apology before “going on hiatus”. 

In Japan major names finish up with both NJPW & Stardom as Tetsuya Naito, Mayu Iwatani & Tam Nakano all left this past week! What’s next for these three wrestlers and will Los Ingobernables de Japon continue under new leadership?

Five names have left AEW for WWE in 2025 could Mariah May be the sixth? Also what in the world happened to Ring Of Honor and why was a show moved on late notice?

Locally, an Impressive TNA Signee, Dakota Kai “not hurt” and a WWE Perth announcement soon. Plus local shows from TCW & RCW!

Will Alex scratch that figure itch?

Timestamps
- (00:00:01) Show opening.
- (00:01:29) News of the week:
--> - (00:01:39) Red Castle Entertainment hires blacklisted talent.
--> - (00:05:10) Wrestling Observer Newsletter star ratings for WrestleMania.
--> - (00:07:38) Latest on ROH Supercard Of Honor.
--> - (00:10:05) Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff & the 3rd man?
--> - (00:10:52) Aus Pro Wrestling lands on Netflix!
--> - (00:13:33) TNA's newest signee is IMPRESSIVE! 
--> - (00:14:27) Breaking! The 3rd man is announced! 
--> - (00:19:50) Mayu Iwatani & Tam Nakano leave Stardom!
--> - (00:22:55) Meiko Satomura retires with final match!
--> - (00:26:22) Naito's last hometown match!
--> - (00:34:02) Names from AEW to WWE & Mariah May leaving?
--> - (00:38:40) When did WWE introduce non-compete contracts? 
--> - (00:43:41) Fantasy Booking: Mariah May & Tiffany Stratton in the same promotion.
--> - (00:45:46) A new Hayabusa debuts & thoughts on the original Hayabusa.
--> - (00:53:13) WWE Perth announcements soon & ticket prices! 
--> - (00:56:33) Conflicting rumours & reports about Stardom's Thekla.
--> - (00:58:24) Dakota Kai "not hurt".
- (00:58:44) WWE NXT After Mania 2025:
--> - (00:59:50) State of the NXT Men's division.
- (01:05:05) WWE SmackDown After Mania 2025:
- (01:08:46) State of the WWE Women's Tag Team division
- (00:11:42) Thoughts on Bailey & Buddy on CVV.
- (01:14:37) Thoughts on WWE LFG & WWE Evolve.
- (01:17:29) Upcoming ANZ Events
--> - (01:18:55) Tasmanian Championship Wrestling "TCW: New Dawn"
--> - (01:19:15) Riot City Wrestling "MEAN ST MAYHEM 59: Smash N Slam"
- (01:21:39) Show closing.

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0281. WAS - Wrap (142) NEWS, Naito's Last Home Match, Aussie Wrestling To Nexflix, QLD WRESTLING MATTERS

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Chris & Alex discuss the week that WAS.

News out of Perth Western Australia as it will host four big nights of wrestling! Friday "WWE SmackDown", Saturday "WWE Crown Jewel", Sunday "EPW This Is Our House", & Monday "WWE Raw"! Will you be making the trip across the country for this marquee event of #WWE takeover Perth?

In other news WWE released a group of wrestlers from #Raw, #SmackDown, #NXT & #Evolve including New Zealand's own Dakota Kai (for the second time). Then a few days later signing a bunch of #AAA people to WWE contracts.

#AEW & #ROH announce their 2025 Summer Residency; and you don't have to call the Mone Hotline for that scoop.

Locally, Robbie Eagles sets of for #NJPW's Best Of The Super Juniors. Plus local shows from STW!

Timestamps
- (00:00:01) Show opening.
- (00:01:15) News of the week:
--> - (00:02:00) WWE Takeover Perth
--> - (00:05:14) EPW This Is Our House
--> - (00:07:30) WWE Releases
--> - (00:49:45) Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff armature wrestling promotion?
--> - (00:51:43) SmackDown 2-hour rumors
--> - (00:53:53) State of the WWE Women's Tag Team Division
--> - (00:58:25) Mone Hotline & creative control rumors
--> - (00:59:55) Respect Shelton Benjamin's name
--> - (01:02:05) AEW summer residency 
--> - (01:04:45) WWE sign's AAA wrestlers
--> - (01:14:18) Saraya / Paige free aganet 
--> - (01:15:50) ROH summer residency 
--> - (01:16:43) Mayu Iwatani has signed for Mairgold
--> - (01:17:34) ROH released The Righteous
- (01:22:39) Thoughts on "Hollywood Demons: The Von Erics"
- (01:24:55) NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors starting this Saturday!
- (01:28:00) WWE Backlash this Sunday!
- (01:31:57) Upcoming ANZ Events
--> - (01:32:13) Southern Territory Wrestling "STW: No Turning Back"
- (01:33:00) Show closing.

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WWE Takeover Perth, Signees & Releases, Plus more | (0282) Wrap 143

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Prepare your pancakes & mix those mimosas, it's time for Brunch!

Chris is joined by very special guest Ashley of AshTRGaming who is a Transgender, Polyamorous, Demisexual and Sapphic woman. Who better to give their thoughts of wrestling's annual pride show an a member of the LGBTQIA+ Community. 

We look back on #GCW's The Collective 2025 to discuss Effy's Big Gay Brunch 10!  Featuring #Effy Vs #DarkSheik, #ZackSabreJr. Vs #KiddBandit, #Abadon Vs #SonnyKiss, and more! Plus Ashley gives some thoughts on other wrestlers who are publicly proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community! 

Ashley is also a twitch streamer who goes live 3 times a week and has a talent for voice acting, so when you join the Cyber Society tell Fitzpatrick you said hi! 

SHOUTOUT ASHLEY
- TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/ashtrgaming/
- BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/ashtrgaming.bsky.social
- TWITTER / X: https://twitter.com/AshTRGaming

Timestamps
- (00:00:01) Show opening.
- (00:00:55) Ashley's Introduction.
- (00:05:45) GCW Effy's Big Gay Brunch 10. 
-- (00:06:30) Match 1: "Six Way Scramble".
-- (00:08:50) Match 2: Aaron Rourke Vs Rico Gonzalez.
-- (00:11:28) Match 3: "The Four Way Beef Dip".
-- (00:14:15) Match 4: Kidd Bandit Vs Zack Sabre Jr.
-- (00:19:47) Match 5: "5-on-5 Tag Team Match".
-- (00:22:21) Match 6: Abadon Vs Sonny Kiss.
-- (00:31:35) Match 7: #GCW World Championship / Effy (c) Vs Dark Sheik.
-- (00:42:33) Favorite match of the show.
- (00:44:48) Thoughts on #AEW's Nyla Rose.
- (00:48:15) Thoughts on #WWE's former Sonya Deville.
- (00:51:26) Thoughts on AEW's Anthony Bowens.
- (00:53:36) Thoughts on Home Town Wrestlers.
- (00:56:54) Thoughts on wrestling in general.
- (00:58:01) Ashley's Socials.
- (00:59:50) Show closing.

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GCW Effy's Big Gay Brunch 10 (2025) | (0283) WAS w/ Ashley

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Chris & Alex discuss the week that WAS.

Opening the show are thoughts from the WAS Archive, Episodes 13 & 14 when in 2020 we discussed a lot of ECW including The Rise & Fall Of ECW (2004), WWE ECW One Night Stand (2005 + 2006).

The unfortunate news broke this past Sunday that ECW Legend & Hardcore Hall Of Famer Sabu had passed away aged 61. The Suicidal, Homicidal, Genocidal, Death–Defying Maniac, SABU! Nephew of the WWE Hall of Famer The Sheik whom he was trained by, Sabu was know for his time in #FMW (1991-1994; 1997-2002), #ECW (1994-1995; 1996-2000), #NJPW (1995), #WCW (1995), #AJPW (1996-1997), #WWA (2002-2003), #TNA (2002-2006; 2010; 2019), #WWE's ECW (2006-2007); #AEW (2023) & #GCW (2024-2025). 

Sabu won many accolades during his near 40 year career including but not limited to:
- 2× ECW World Heavyweight Champion
- 1× ECW World Television Champion
- 3× ECW World Tag Team Champion (w/ 1× Taz & 2× Rob Van Dam)
- 1x FTW Champion
- 2nd ECW Triple Crown Winner (& 1 of only 2 men to ever do so)
- 1× IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion
- Hardcore Hall Of Famer (Class of 2009)
- Indie Hall Of Famer (Class of 2024)

Also this week Vice aired Dark Side Of The Ring season 6 episode 8 titled "Blood, Fire and the Original Sheik" based on Sabu's uncle The Sheik. While the episode does focus heavily on the Sheik their are some stories not herd before from Sabu. It's merely an early coincidence this should air the week of Sabu's passing and feature him as a feature interviewee. 

Briefly we chat the WWE #Backlacs 2025 results including John Cena Vs Randy Orton one last time & a debut of a Lucha Underground persona?

Chris also runs down what local shows you can see this weekend across both #AussieWrestling & #KiwiWrestling!

Timestamps
(00:00:01) Clips from episodes 13 + 14.,
(00:06:01) Show opening.,
(00:06:30) RIP Sabu, ECW Legend.,
(00:16:10) Dark Side Of The Ring - S6E8 The Original Sheik.,
(00:25:27) Sabu's career.,
(00:55:10) WWE Backlash 2025 thoughts.,
(01:11:20) NWA Crocket Cup 2025 this weekend.,
(01:15:29) ANZ shows this weekend!,
(01:18:11) Show closing.

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