The Wrestling with the Willey's podcast discusses the challenges of keeping up with monthly pay-per-views and the length of WWE events. They review the matches from the Queen and King of the Ring pay-per-view, including the kickoff show, Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan, and the triple threat match. They express frustration with the lack of build-up for the women's tag titles and speculate on Becky Lynch's future. They also discuss the potential shift in storytelling with WWE's move to Netflix. The conversation touches on the importance of storytelling and the impact of social media on wrestling narratives. In this conversation, Joshua and Jeremy discuss their thoughts on various wrestling matches and storylines. They express their dislike for Nia Jax's wrestling style and lack of concern for the safety of her opponents. They also discuss the booking decisions and match outcomes of the King and Queen of the Ring tournament. The conversation veers into a discussion about Logan Paul's involvement in wrestling and the state of the industry. They also mention their other content, such as music video reactions and video game streams.

Takeaways

• The hosts struggle to keep up with monthly pay-per-views and the length of WWE events.
• There is frustration with the lack of build-up for the women's tag titles and the short reigns of champions.
• Speculation arises about Becky Lynch's future in WWE and the potential shift in storytelling with WWE's move to Netflix.
• The hosts emphasize the importance of storytelling in wrestling and discuss the impact of social media on wrestling narratives. Nia Jax's wrestling style and lack of concern for her opponents' safety is a major issue
• The booking decisions and match outcomes of the King and Queen of the Ring tournament were surprising
• Logan Paul's involvement in wrestling is controversial and not well-received by some fans
• AEW is gaining popularity and is seen as a competitor to WWE
• The hosts also discuss their other content, such as music video reactions and video game streams

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Challenges of Keeping Up with Monthly Pay-Per-Views

13:45 Speculation on Becky Lynch's Future in WWE

15:49 The Importance of Storytelling in Wrestling

23:00 Frustration with the Lack of Build-Up for Women's Tag Titles

27:41 Concerns about Nia Jax's wrestling style

32:14 Dealing with negativity on social media

36:08 Randy Orton's fun character change

37:24 Gunther winning the King of the Ring

42:47 Criticism of Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul's match

46:53 AEW's rushed pay-per-view schedule

50:06 AEW's storytelling and wrestler freedom

53:06 Upcoming content: podcasts, reactions, and video game streams

54:38 Call to action: visit the website and engage with the content

The Wrestling with the Willeys podcast discusses the Backlash 2024 edition. The hosts note that the pay-per-view had only five matches and lasted three hours. They discuss the matches, including the Bloodline vs. Kevin Owens and Randy Orton, Bailey vs. Naomi and Tiffany Stratton, Damien Priest vs. Jey Uso, and more. They comment on the crowd's energy and the lack of continuity with storylines from WrestleMania. The hosts also mention the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The conversation covers various topics related to wrestling, including the potential push of Jey Uso, the Bloodline Civil War storyline, the performance of Jade Cargill, the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, and the future AEW pay-per-view events. The hosts also discuss the differences between WWE and AEW storylines and the potential matches and outcomes for the upcoming events.

Takeaways

• Backlash 2024 had only five matches and lasted three hours.
• The crowd was energetic and engaged throughout the pay-per-view.
• There was a lack of continuity with storylines from WrestleMania.
• The hosts predicted the winners of the matches.
• The upcoming King and Queen of the Ring event was mentioned. Jey Uso deserves a push and may win the title in the future
• The bloodline civil war storyline is intriguing and could lead to Roman Reigns turning face
• Jade Cargill still needs improvement in her wrestling skills
• The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments are ongoing and have potential exciting matchups
• AEW and WWE have different approaches to storytelling
• Upcoming AEW pay-per-view events include Double or Nothing and King and Queen of the Ring

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

04:29 Energetic Crowd and Lack of Continuity

09:59 Matches and the Upcoming King and Queen of the Ring Event

26:12 Assessing Jade Cargill's Performance

28:11 The King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments

34:26 Comparing AEW and WWE Storylines

43:22 Upcoming AEW & WWE Pay-Per-View Events

Summary

AEW's Dynasty pay-per-view received mixed reviews, with many matches being forgettable. Chris Jericho's win over Hook in an FTW rules match was criticized, as Jericho's constant presence on every pay-per-view is becoming tiresome. The match between Willow Nightingale and Julia Hart for the TBS Championship was predictable, setting up a future rematch with Mercedes Mone'. Roderick Strong retained the title against Kyle O'Reilly in a match that lacked buildup. The House of Black faced Adam Copeland, Eddie Kingston, and Mark Briscoe in a six-man tag match, but the outcome did not have much impact. Kazuchika Okada defeated PAC for the Continental Championship in a lengthy match. Overall, the pay-per-view lacked standout moments and failed to deliver on expectations. The conversation covers various matches and storylines from the AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event. The hosts discuss the absence of Britt Baker and speculate on her return and potential feuds. They praise the match between Brian Danielson and Will Ospreay as one of the best in recent years. They also discuss the ladder match between The Young Bucks and FTR for the tag team titles. The hosts express their disappointment with the overall quality of the event and criticize AEW for focusing too much on negative comments and not delivering a consistently good product.

Takeaways

• Chris Jericho's constant presence on every pay-per-view is becoming tiresome
• The matches lacked buildup and did not have significant impact
• The pay-per-view failed to deliver standout moments
• Predictable outcomes set up future rematches and storylines Speculation on Britt Baker's absence and potential return
• Praise for the Brian Danielson vs. Will Ospreay match
• Disappointment with the overall quality of the AEW Dynasty pay-per-view
• Criticism of AEW's focus on negative comments and lack of consistent quality

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts

09:06 Kazuchika Okada vs. PAC for the Continental Championship

11:18 The House of Black vs. Adam Copeland, Eddie Kingston, and Mark Briscoe

20:20 Chris Jericho vs. Hook in an FTW Rules Match

23:46 Willow Nightingale vs. Julia Hart for the TBS Championship

24:09 The Mystery of Britt Baker's Absence

25:50 The Epic Match: Brian Danielson vs. Will Ospreay

34:38 The Disappointing AEW Dynasty Pay-Per-View

37:19 AEW's Focus on Negative Comments

Summary

The conversation covers the discussion of WrestleMania XL and the fallout leading up to the upcoming event, Backlash. The hosts talk about the matches and storylines, including Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch, the tag team ladder match, and the match between Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso. They also discuss the draft and the changes in the roster. The hosts express their opinions on the matches and the lack of connection between WrestleMania and Backlash. Night two of WrestleMania featured several matches that lacked significant storylines or build-up. The matches between LA Knight and AJ Styles, and Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits felt like filler and had little impact on the overall event. The Philadelphia Street Fight between The Pride (Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits) and The Final Testament (Authors of Pain and Karrion Kross) was underwhelming and didn't have a clear purpose. The match between Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins was overshadowed by Damien Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank contract. Overall, night two lacked compelling matches and failed to deliver on the excitement of WrestleMania. WrestleMania was one of the better ones in recent years, with memorable moments and solid matches. The main event saw Roman Reigns finally lose the title to Cody Rhodes, with the help of several surprise appearances. The match between Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso was forgettable, and the same goes for LA Knight vs. AJ Styles. The length of the matches was a common issue, with many being too short to leave a lasting impression. The upcoming pay-per-view events include AEW Dynasty and WWE Backlash.

Takeaways

• The hosts discuss the matches and storylines of WrestleMania XL and the fallout leading up to Backlash.
• They express their opinions on the matches and the lack of connection between WrestleMania and Backlash.
• The draft and roster changes are also discussed.
• The hosts speculate on the upcoming matches at Backlash and the potential outcomes. Night two of WrestleMania featured matches that lacked significant storylines or build-up
• The matches between LA Knight and AJ Styles, and Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits felt like filler
• The Philadelphia Street Fight between The Pride and The Final Testament was underwhelming and lacked purpose
• The match between Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins was overshadowed by Damien Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank contract
• Overall, night two of WrestleMania Backlash failed to deliver on the excitement of WrestleMania WrestleMania was one of the better ones in recent years
• The main event saw Roman Reigns finally lose the title to Cody Rhodes
• Some matches, like Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso and LA Knight vs. AJ Styles, were forgettable
• The length of the matches was a common issue, with many being too short
• Upcoming pay-per-view events include AEW Dynasty and WWE Backlash

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Discussion of WrestleMania XL

11:22 Review of the Tag Team Ladder Match

23:11 Review of the Match between Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso

29:26 Speculation on the Upcoming Matches at Backlash

57:23 Night Two: Lackluster Matches and Filler

57:53 The Underwhelming Philadelphia Street Fight

58:03 Damien Priest's Money in the Bank Cash-In

58:38 Disappointing Night Two of WrestleMania

58:17 Roman Reigns Loses Title to Cody Rhodes in Epic Main Event

59:05 Controversial YouTubers and Role Models on TV

59:53 The Influence of YouTubers in Wrestling

01:00:21 Questionable Role Models and Inappropriate Content

01:00:54 The Impact of Inappropriate Content on Wrestling

01:05:16 The Importance of Memorable Entrance Themes

01:06:19 The Decline in Quality of Entrance Themes

01:09:45 The Unpredictability of Match Outcomes

01:10:14 The Mistake of...

The Wrestling with the Willeys Podcast discusses AEW Revolution 2024 edition. They review the matches and express their opinions on the decisions made by Tony Khan. They also discuss the release of several wrestlers and the bloated rosters in AEW. The conversation covers various matches, including Christian Cage vs. Daniel Garcia, Eddie Kingston vs. Brian Danielson, and Wardlow winning the all-star scramble match. The conversation covers various matches from a wrestling event, discussing the booking decisions and the wrestlers' performances. The main themes include the lack of direction for certain wrestlers, the missed opportunities for storytelling, and the standout match between Will Ospreay and Kanasuke Takashita. In this conversation, Jeremy and Joshua discuss the recent AEW event and share their thoughts on the matches and storylines. They highlight the ongoing feud between Hangman Page and Swerve, praising the storytelling and character development. They also discuss Sting's retirement match and Darby Allin's risky move during the match. The conversation concludes with a discussion about CM Punk and the need for wrestlers to have creative control over their characters.

Keywords

Wrestling, AEW, Revolution, Podcast, Matches, Tony Khan, Release, Roster, Christian Cage, Daniel Garcia, Eddie Kingston, Brian Danielson, Wardlow, wrestling, matches, booking decisions, storytelling, missed opportunities, standout match, AEW, wrestling, Hangman Page, Swerve, Sting, Darby Allin, CM Punk, creative control

Takeaways

• The hosts express their opinions on the decisions made by Tony Khan in AEW
• They discuss the release of several wrestlers and the bloated rosters in AEW
• They review various matches from AEW Revolution 2024 edition
• They highlight the performances of Christian Cage, Eddie Kingston, and Wardlow Some wrestlers, like Lance Archer and Brian Cage, have not been utilized effectively by the promotion.
• The Undisputed Kingdom faction has not been given compelling storylines or character development.
• The match between Roderick Strong and Orange Cassidy could have been better if it had been booked differently.
• The Blackpool Combat Club faction has not been booked strongly and their alignment as heels or faces is unclear.
• The match between Will Ospreay and Kanasuke Takashita was the standout match of the event.
• The conversation highlights the need for better storytelling and character development in professional wrestling. The feud between Hangman Page and Swerve has been well-developed and showcases strong storytelling
• Darby Allin's risky move during Sting's retirement match was a highlight of the event
• CM Punk's recent interviews have sparked controversy and divided opinions
• Wrestlers having creative control over their characters can be both beneficial and detrimental to the product

Titles

• The Impact of Roster Size in AEW
• Reviewing AEW Revolution 2024 Edition Missed Opportunities for Wrestlers
• Lack of Direction for the Undisputed Kingdom Darby Allin's Risky Move Steals the Show
• Controversy Surrounding CM Punk's Interviews

Sound Bites

• "Tony Khan's been doing some weird decisions lately"
• "I'm getting tired of like, I don't think star ratings matter when it comes to the matches"
• "Eddie Kingston feels like a real dude"
• "This match helped nobody. It was pointless."
• "The match between Will Ospreay and Kanasuke Takashita was the best on the card."
• "Swerve should have won the match, not Samoa Joe."
• "They were doing a contract signing with him and fucking Samoa Joe because I guess for dynasty it's gonna be Swerve and Samoa Joe."
• "Like him doing it, like it's mostly his thing is that he wants his story to be like a...

In this episode of the Wrestling with the Willey's podcast, Josh and Jeremy discuss the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. They start by talking about the length of the pay-per-view and how it has changed over time. They then dive into the women's Elimination Chamber match and discuss the awkward finish. They also share their thoughts on Becky Lynch's return and potential winners. The hosts discuss the filler matches and how they contribute to the storytelling for WrestleMania. They also speculate on Damien Priest's cash-in and potential opponents. Finally, they talk about Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate and share their thoughts on the Judgment Day match. The conversation discusses the disappointing matches and filler content in the card, the incoherent nature of the card and missed opportunities, the issues with Nia Jax's wrestling style, Rhea Ripley's disappointing run, and the overall mediocre nature of the card. The conversation also provides a preview of AEW Revolution.

Takeaways

The length of pay-per-views has changed over time, with the Elimination Chamber being shorter than expected.

The women's Elimination Chamber match had an awkward finish, and the hosts discuss potential winners and the return of Becky Lynch.

Filler matches in pay-per-views contribute to the storytelling for WrestleMania.

The hosts speculate on Damien Priest's cash-in and potential opponents.

Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate are discussed, and the hosts share their thoughts on the Judgment Day match. The card for the event was filled with disappointing matches and filler content, leading to a lackluster overall experience.

There were missed opportunities and incoherence in the card, with matches that didn't make sense or lacked proper build-up.

Nia Jax's wrestling style and lack of consideration for her opponents' safety was a major issue in one of the matches.

Rhea Ripley's current run has been underwhelming, and her match at the event was not memorable.

Overall, the event was mediocre and failed to deliver on expectations.

The conversation also previews the upcoming AEW Revolution event.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Pay-Per-View Length

01:24 Discussion on Pay-Per-View Frequency

08:05 Awkward Finish in the Women's Match

09:33 Becky Lynch's Return and Potential Winners

13:07 Filler Matches and WrestleMania Storytelling

24:05 Discussion on Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate

28:13 Conclusion and Thoughts on Judgment Day Match

28:51 Disappointing Matches and Filler Content

33:17 Incoherent Card and Missed Opportunities

38:09 Issues with Nia Jax's Wrestling Style

43:18 Rhea Ripley's Disappointing Run

48:48 Overall Mediocre Card

54:59 Preview of AEW Revolution

Summary

In this episode of the Wrestling with the Willey's podcast, Joshua and Jeremy discuss the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. They start by setting the stage and explaining why they decided to focus on the Royal Rumble matches. They dive into the Women's Royal Rumble, highlighting the surprises and returns, as well as the impressive performances. They also discuss Bayley's challenge and the developments in NXT. Moving on to the Men's Royal Rumble, they share their thoughts on Roman Reigns' match and the involvement of Logan Paul. They conclude by expressing their disappointment with a filler match. In this conversation, Jeremy and Joshua discuss the surprises and disappointments in the Royal Rumble, changes in announcers, controversy with Vince McMahon, potential matches for WrestleMania, the future of Jordynne Grace, returns of CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, injuries and rumors, Bron Breakker's contract, and speculation on future matches. They also mention the upcoming Elimination Chamber event.

Takeaways

The Royal Rumble had some surprises and disappointments, including returns and unexpected entrants.

There have been changes in the announcers for WWE shows, with new commentators on Raw and SmackDown.

Controversy surrounds Vince McMahon, with allegations of assault affecting the Royal Rumble.

Potential matches for WrestleMania include Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. The Rock.

The future of Jordynne Grace in WWE is uncertain, but she has shown potential in the Royal Rumble.

CM Punk and Cody Rhodes made notable returns in the Royal Rumble.

Injuries and rumors have affected the plans for WWE events.

Bron Breakker has been offered contracts for both Raw and SmackDown.

There is speculation on future matches, including a possible unification of titles.

The next event to look forward to is the Elimination Chamber.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

03:24 Women's Royal Rumble

09:24 Surprises and Returns

13:32 Impressive Performances

18:26 Bayley's Challenge and NXT Developments

21:21 Men's Royal Rumble

25:02 Roman Reigns' Match and Predictions

28:20 Logan Paul's Involvement

31:31 Filler Match and Disappointment

36:30 Surprises and Disappointments in the Royal Rumble

37:28 Changes in Announcers

38:35 Controversy with Vince McMahon

39:29 Potential Matches for WrestleMania

41:35 The Future of Jordynne Grace

45:53 Returns of CM Punk and Cody Rhodes

46:53 Injuries and Rumors

54:57 Bron Breakker's Contract

57:51 Speculation on Future Matches

01:00:20 Upcoming Elimination Chamber

The Fastlane 2023 pay-per-view featured a short card with matches that lacked coherence and logical storytelling. The event started with Cody Rhodes and Jay Uso facing Judgment Day, a match that had loose connections to previous storylines. The LWO took on Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits in a match that felt thrown together. IO Sky battled Asuka and Charlotte in a match that lacked buildup and purpose. LA Knight and John Cena faced The Bloodline, which had some interesting moments but ultimately felt inconsequential. The main event saw Seth Rollins take on Shinsuke Nakamura in a last man standing match that had a predictable outcome. Overall, the event failed to deliver compelling storylines and memorable moments. The conversation covers various topics related to the world of professional wrestling, including the release and rehire of wrestlers, the underutilization of certain wrestlers, the lack of title defenses, and the treatment of Sasha Banks and Trinity. The hosts also mention an upcoming wrestling event that they will be attending.

Takeaways

• Wrestlers being released and then rehired is a common occurrence in the industry.
• Some wrestlers are underutilized and not given enough opportunities to showcase their skills.
• The tag team titles have not been defended regularly, leading to frustration among fans.
• The treatment of Sasha Banks and Trinity may have contributed to their decision to leave the company.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Card Overview

01:10 Cody Rhodes and Jay Uso vs. Judgment Day

03:03 LWO vs. Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits

04:58 IO Sky vs. Asuka and Charlotte

08:45 LA Knight and John Cena vs. The Bloodline

12:08 Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura

33:55 Release and Rehire of Wrestlers

35:12 Underutilized Wrestlers

36:02 Lack of Title Defenses

36:57 Treatment of Sasha and Trinity

38:08 Upcoming Wrestling Event