Discussing Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out of Monday Night Raw and WWE, Vince McMahon having Michael Cole bury them on TV, CM Punk's tweets and his awesome "abortion rights" t-shirt, Warner Bros Discovery and their deal with AEW, how that may relate to MJF's future, a quick overview of AEW shows this week, Joey Janela on fire (literally), and more. Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr!

The Working Week #3: Sasha Banks and Naomi walk out of WWE, CM Punk, MJF's contract and how TV deals may affect it, AEW shows

Discussing the implications of WWE's Board of Directors investigating Vince McMahon's hush money, Mercedes "Sasha Banks" Varnado possibly free from WWE, and the bad example of Cody Rhodes wrestling injured. Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://app.singlelink.co/u/leftfist

The Working Week #: Vince McMahon Investigation, Sasha Banks legal battle, and Cody Rhodes wrestling injured

It's two years since Speaking Out, so let's talk about women's rights, Roe v. Wade, women beautifully browbeating Glenn "Kane" Jacobs, and the revival of the Rita "Marie" Chatterton allegations against Vince McMahon now being corroborated as New York Magazine follow up on the Wall Street Journal report. And we'll quickly talk cover Forbidden Door, CM Punk, and the fact the pandemic isn't over so wrestlers are still getting Covid. (CW: rape, first 2-3mins) Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://app.singlelink.co/u/leftfist

The Working Week #5: More Vince McMahon Allegations Now Revived, Roe v Wade, CM Punk, Forbidden Door

The latest on the ongoing Vince McMahon allegations, the scourge of misogyny in pro wrestling going all the way back to Brutus Beefcake and the Rockers, Sasha Banks may be breaking free and demanding a handsome fee, plus PAC, Christian Cage, MJF and contracts! Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://app.singlelink.co/u/leftfist

The Working Week #6: Sasha Banks & MJF Contracts, Are Vince's Days Numbered?

Continuing the discussion on gender representation in pro wrestling: why it's time for terms like "ladies and gentlemen" to be dispensed with, inclusive language in introductions, commentary, and promos - and why titles and divisions having gender restrictions aren't helping, either. Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr!

Industrial Dispute #2: "Ladies and Gentlemen" is passé in pro wrestling

Yes, Vince McMahon is G-O-N-E! But how far removed is he really? We look at the incoming regime, changes they've made and might make, as well as quotes from CM Punk and report on Tony Khan's thoughts. Also: Should we expect a worked-shoot return from Sasha and Naomi? Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://app.singlelink.co/u/leftfist

The Working Week #7: Vince is GONE: Are Changes Coming? Sasha, Naomi, AEW

The news this week is of an AEW in turmoil, and an improved WWE. But is this the whole picture? Has there really been "contract tampering"? What does the future really hold for the two big companies? And what can we really take from the rumours around CM Punk, Thunder Rosa, and Eddie Kingston? All this and more in this episode of The Working Week! Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://app.singlelink.co/u/leftfist

The Working Week #8: Are WWE Causing Trouble in AEW Paradise?

Further to previous episodes on embracing the featuring of all genders in pro wrestling, it's still important to ensure marginalised groups are represented, rather than lost in the shuffle. Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://app.singlelink.co/u/leftfist

Industrial Dispute #3: Shouldn't Wrestling Resemble Our Communities?

Everything finally came to a head in AEW this week, with conflict between CM Punk and the EVPs going from words to violence. What's the background? Who's really to blame? What can we take from this? How does this relate to Eddie Kingston and his suspension that may have set a bad precedent? And why is Triple H really enjoying it all so much? All this and more in this huge episode! Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://app.singlelink.co/u/leftfist

The Working Week #9: AEW Fall-Out

A look at the NWA and Jim Crockett Promotions, and how Vince McMahon hurt them, as we turn attention to the WWF in 1990 - Ultimate Warrior set up to replace Hulk Hogan, Dusty Rhodes feuds with kings and millionaires, Big Boss Man gets a push as a face while Akeem remains an embarrassment, Roddy Piper hits a low point, Sgt Slaughter turns heel as fans embrace a "Russian," and the Gobbledygooker debuts alongside someone called The Undertaker! Please check out the artist behind our podcast track, SmokeyTheBearr - who you can find, with all the Left Fist links, here: https://app.singlelink.co/u/leftfist

Past Practice #1: The WWF in 1990

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