The Scholars digest the storytelling and economical successes of All Out 2021, and preview what to expect from Grand Slam The Scholars spend a little time talking about WWE, focusing on the positive and morale-boosting WWE Championship win for Big E, and the less inspiring supposed plans WWE had in store for Adam Cole (1:00) […]

Much Ado About Wrestling

#74 – ALL Out Fallout and Grand Slam

The Scholars review the most important weekend of the pro wrestling summer, touching on CM Punk, Becky Lynch, Brock Lesnar, Adam Cole, and more! The Scholars start on Friday night, talking about CM Punk’s return to the ring on AEW Rampage. They discuss the decision to not protect the surprise, Punk not saying the letters […]

#73 – CM Punk Returns (For Real)

To celebrate his return to wrestling, the Scholars look at the career of the Doctor of Thuganomics himself, John Cena. The Scholars start with some news items. Why was Dominos at the forefront of the wrestling conversation last week? Should wrestling fans be allowed to throw trash at heel performers? Should we have seen the […]

#72 – John Cena

The scholars celebrate the wild re-start of wrestling in front of fans by running down which wrestlers have changed brands, and which are heavily rumored to be doing so soon! The Scholars start things by running down the highlights from Money in the Bank, and the past few episodes of Dynamite, Raw, and Smackdown – […]

#71 – Rumors, Returns, and Call Ups

In honor of the end of the pandemic era in wrestling, the scholars look at the history and purpose of House Shows. The Scholars start things by remembering the life of Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff, and looking at the possible directions for WWE and AEW creatively now that they’re back on the road (01:00) Then, […]

#70 – HOUSE SHOWS

The scholars look at the possible reasons behind this unexpected third round of WWE releases, plus they review AEW’s Double or Nothing The Scholars start things by looking at the situations of the six recently released WWE superstars, and address the rumors that Vince McMahon is preparing to sell the company. But, to what end? […]

#69 – RELEASES PART 3

The scholars reveal the results of our annual top ten wrestlers and matches of the year lists, plus they get a visit from their AEW correspondent Sarah! The Scholars start things by running down some news items like Daniel Bryan the free agent, the NXT releases, AEW’s move to TBS, and the death of New […]

#68 – 2021 Top ten lists

The scholars explore the recent round of WWE releases, and make increasingly bold predictions about the next year in wrestling Stop! Before you do anything else, go vote for Match and Wrestler of the year so that you have a chance at winning a $50 Pro Wrestling Tee’s Gift Card!!! The Scholars start things off […]

#67 – 2021 bold predictions

The scholars gives their thoughts on night 1 and 2 of WWE WrestleMania 37! The Scholars talk all things WrestleMania 37 from the rain delay, through Bad Bunny and Bianca Bel Air, finishing with The Head of the Table! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for […]

#66 – WrestleMania 37 reactions

The scholars gives their thoughts on night 1 and 2 of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale

#65 – NXT Stand & Deliver Reactions

The scholars answer 37 questions about the week of wrestling that will culminate with WrestleMania 37! The scholars do a quick roundup of non-WrestleMania News Items including the dissolution of The Hurt Business, the end of the Wednesday Night War, and the shocking finale of NJPW Sakura Genesis (01:00) Next, the scholars answer 37 burning […]

#64 – WrestleMania 37 Preview

With time to digest and reflect on the match in question, our scholars take a stab (pun intended?) at figuring out what went wrong with AEW Revolution’s Death Match, and grade the storytelling fallout. The scholars do a quick roundup of News Items including changes to the WrestleMania card, what to make of Bobby Lashley […]

#63 – Deathmatch Post Mortem

Our scholars go through the history books to highlight the best and most important black wrestlers in history, and try to make sense of the shocking WWE Championship title change. The scholars do a quick roundup of their good and bad picks from last week’s episode concerning the WrestleMania card and the AEW Women’s World […]

#62 – Iconic Black Wrestlers

Our scholars do their best Nostradamus impressions, and try to predict the WreslteMania 37 card and the outcome of the AEW Women’s World Title Eliminator Tournament! The scholars do a quick roundup of Bullet Club News with the arrival of Kenta in AEW. How deep do we think the working relationship is with NJPW? Listen […]

#61 – Prognosticating WrestleMania 37

Our scholars blow the dust off some cartridges and discuss the history of pro wrestling video games, then preview this weekend’s Royal Rumble! The scholars do a quick roundup of news items like WWE Network moving to Peacock, Sting being booked for an AEW match, and The Undertaker’s controversial comments about the modern locker room […]

#60 – Video Games (And Royal Rumble Preview)

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