The High Risk Wrestling Podcast

It's not hard to see that there's a shift in NXT? The men are very much being outclassed by the women. Obviously the booking is to blame but where did it exactly go wrong? The women have the emotional investment and so much more but the men just aren't there. That's what we're going to talk about with today's show.Previously - ep. 215: The Ballad of Alexa BlissToday - ep. 216: Being OutclassedEps. List - NXTNA Dream MatchesSpotlight - Fatal Influence

The Road to Wrestlemania officially begins with the Royal Rumble and the annual event goes down this weekend. Who will book their ticket into the main event of Wrestlemania? Match Card DIY [c] vs. MCMG in a Two-of-Three Falls for the WWE Tag Team Championship Cody Rhodes [c] vs. Kevin Owens in a Ladder Match for the WWE Undisputed Championship Women's Royal Rumble Match Men's Royal Rumble Match

The InVasion was such a big deal when I was a kid and now the NXTNA partnership is harkening back to it. How did it play out? What was it like? The show today is all about the lead up to the famed PPV.Previously - ep. 247: The Beauty of the VenueToday - ep. 248: Looking Back at the InVasionList - The Stars Missed from the InVasionSpotlight - TNA

With the 2300 Arena residency in the books, I thought it'd be fun to look at the most famous arenas in wrestling. From the big stadiums to the armories housing independents, the venue, the fans, and the city can make or break a show.Previously: ep. 246 - The Big Wrestling WeekendToday: ep. 247 - The Beauty of the VenueEp. List: The Best Wrestling CitiesSpotlight - Full Sail University

Well, it's going to happen. Last week the WWE made the obvious and inevitable announcement that Wrestlemania 43 will be taking place in Saudi Arabia. Needless to say that the news is disheartening. Today's show is all about the history of the WWE and Saudi deal, the controversies, and everything in between.Previously - ep. 244: The Total Divas EraToday - ep. 245: BloodMoneyMania

With the return of the "Crazy is my Superpower" Diva, AJ Lee, finally happening, I thought it'd be time to look at the Totals Divas era of women's wrestling in the WWE. She was the antithesis of it so we're looking at the highs and lows of everything in between.Previously: ep. 243 - Clash in Paris PreviewToday: ep. 244 - The Total Divas EraEp. List: The Greatest Divas ChampionsSpotlight: Jillian Hall

The WWE is bringing their now annual European shows and this time they're in Paris. Suprisingly we're getting more than five matches [six] and the card looks fine. The Parisian crowd will definitely elevate this show to something it shouldn't be but that's what makes wrestling wrestling. Let's do it.Previously - ep. 242: Forbidden Door '25 PreviewToday - ep. 243: Clash in Paris PreviewMatch CardThe Wyatt Sicks [Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy] vs. The Street Profits [Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford] for the WWE Tag Team ChampionshipBecky Lynch [c] vs. Nikki Bella for the WWE Women's Intercontinental ChampionshipSheamus vs. Rusev in a Good Ol' Fashioned Donnybrook MatchRoman Reigns vs. Bronson ReedSeth Rollins [c] vs. LA Knight vs. Jey Uso vs. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight ChampionshipJohn Cena vs. Logan Paul

Forbidden is back again. The annual AEW x NJPW crossover event has become a fun tradition showcasing the best of both companies. Yes, this year is light on the NJPW talent but the G1 and 5Star Grand Prix were going so it's understandable. You know how we do with these shows so let's get into it.Previously - ep. 241: When to PivotToday - ep. 242: Forbidden Door '25 Preview and PredictionsMatch CardZero Hour - Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong), El Desperado, and Yuya Uemura vs. CRU (Action Andretti and Lio Rush) and Don Callis Family (Hechicero and Josh Alexander)Zero Hour - Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, and Thekla) and Megan Bayne (with Penelope Ford) vs. Harley Cameron, Kris Statlander, Queen Aminata, and Willow NightingaleZero Hour - JetSpeed (Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey) and Michael Oku vs. Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) and RicochetZero Hour - The Opps (Katsuyori Shibata, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Samoa Joe) (c) vs. Bullet Club War Dogs (Clark Connors, Drilla Moloney, and Robbie X)Adam Copeland and Christian Cage vs. The Matriarchy [Killswitch and Kip Sabian] w. Mother WayneZack Sabre Jr. [c] vs. Nigel McGuinness w. Daniel Garcia for the IWGP World Heavyweight ChampionshipKyle Fletcher [c] vs. Hiromu Takahashi for the AEW TNT ChampionshippKazuchika Okada [c] vs. Swerve Strickland for the AEW Unified ChampionshipThe Hurt Syndicate [Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin][c] vs. Brodido [Brody King and Bandido] vs. FTR [Cash Wheeler and Dax Hardwood] in an Elimination Match for the AEW World Tag Team ChampionshipMercedes Mone [c] vs. Persephone vs. Alex Windsor vs. Bozilla for the AEW TBS Championship"Timeless" Toni Storm [c] vs. Athena for the AEW Women's World Championship"Hangman" Adam Page [c] vs. MJF for the AEW World ChampionshipGolden Lovers [Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi], Will Ospreay, Darby Allin, and Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Death Riders [Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli], the Young Bucks [ Matt and Nick Jackson], and Gabe Kidd in a Lights Out Steel Cage Match

On more than one occasion there comes a time when the fans get behind someone or something. When that happens, it's time to pivot. Pull the trigger. Don't deny the people what they want. That's what today's show is all about. The failures and successes of when to pull that trigger.Previously - ep. 240: Controversy Creates CashToday - ep. 241: When to PivotEp. List - The Next Big ThingSpotlight - Max Caster

The WWE are no strangers to controversy and they're welcoming it. Courting it. With the expulsion of Vince to the return of the Beast, nothing is off limits. That's what we're talking about today. When is enough enough?Previously - ep. 239: Summerslam '25 PreviewToday - ep. 240: Controversy Creates CashEp. List - The Most Controversial Figures TodaySpotlight - Bayley

Hot Wrestlemania is here and this time it's two nights. The show comes three weeks after a weekend of major shows so the build has been a little lackluster. There are some matches that have a little bit of heat to them so let's get into it.Match CardSami Zayn vs. Karrion KrossRoman Reigns and Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker and Bronson ReedRoxanne Perez [c] & Raquel Rodriguez [c] vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss for the WWE Women's Tag Team ChampionshipGunther [c] vs. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight ChampionshipRandy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan PaulTiffany Stratton [c] vs. Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's ChampionshipGunther [c] vs. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight ChampionshipThe Wyatt Sicks [c] vs. #DIY vs. Motor City Machine Guns vs. The Street Profits vs. Fraxiom vs. Andrade & Rey Fenix in a Ladder Match for the WWE Tag Team ChampionshipDominik Mysterio [c] vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Intercontinental ChampionshipSolo Sikoa [c] vs. Jacob Fatu in Steel Cage Match for the WWE United States ChampionshipBecky Lynch [c] vs. Lyra Valkyria for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship - If Lyra loses, she can no longer challenger Becky as long as she's championNaomi [c] vs. Rhea Ripley vs. IYO SKY for the Women's World ChampionshipJohn Cena [c] vs. Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight for the Undisputed WWE Championship

This is her brutality! Rhea Ripley is a star and on top of the wrestling world. Also, she's back in back in another World Championship match but do we have a problem? This question has to be asked. From Alexa to Charlotte to Bianca, Rhea has entered the realm of constant challenger for the championship. Is it a problem?Previously - ep. 237: TNA Slammiversary '25Today - ep. 238: The Rhea Ripley Problem?Ep: List - Rhea's Best OpponentsSpotlight - Giulia

Do you know what today is? It's TNA's anniversary and they're bringing you one of their "BIG 4" PPVs in Slammiversary and it's going to be PHENOMENAL!!! There's good matches and stories up and down the card featuring both TNA and NXT talent. You know how we do with these shows so let's get into it.Previously: Ep. 236 - AEW All In '25Today: Ep. 237 - TNA Slammiversary '25Match CardCountdown: Jake Something, Steve Maclin & Mance Warner vs. Real 1, Zilla Fatu & Josh BishopCountdown: TNA Knockouts Tag Team Championship: The Elegance Brand (c) vs. The IInspirationTNA World Championship: Trick Williams (c) vs. Joe Hendry vs. Mike SantanaAJ Styles ReturnsTitle vs. Title Match: TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich vs. NXT Women’s Champion Jacy JayneTNA X Division Championship: Moose (c) vs. Leon SlaterFour-Way Tag Team Ladder Match for TNA World Tag Team Championship: The Nemeths (c) vs. The Hardys vs. The Rascalz vs. Fir$t Cla$$Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa AliIndi Hartwell vs. Tessa BlanchardThe System & Matt Cardona vs. Darkstate

AEW is bringing us their biggest show of the year and with some healthy competition as well. The card is stacked from top to bottom and with fairly big ramifications on board. You know how we do with these shows so let's get into it.Previously: ep. 235 - NXT Women's Big 4 LossToday: ep. 236 - AEW All In '25Match CardZero Hour - FTR vs. The OutrunnersZero Hour - "Big Boom" AJ and the Conglomeration vs. The Don Callis FamilyThe Opps [c] vs. The Death Riders for the AEW World Trios ChampionshipThe Hurt Syndicate [c] vs. JetSpeed vs. The Patriarchy for the AEW World Tag Team ChampionshipAdam Cole [c] vs. Kyle Fletcher for the AEW TNT ChampionshipSwerve Strickland and Will Ospreay vs. The Young BucksWomen's Casino Gauntlet for a future AEW Women's World Championship MatchMen's Casino Gauntlet for a future AEW Women's World Championship MatchKazuchika Okada [c - Continental] vs. Kenny Omega [c - International] for the AEW Unified Championship"Timeless" Toni Storm [c] vs. Mercedes Mone for the AEW Women's World ChampionshipJon Moxley [c] vs. Adam Page in a Texas Death Match for the AEW World Championship

The women of NXT have long been the bright spot of NXT and the top of the promotion. Starting with the Four Horsewomen, they've carried the brand and with their loss to the main roster, there had to be a new grouping of women to step forward. There were four more but now they're gone. What's next? Who's next?Previously - ep. 234: Night of Champions '25Today: ep. 235: NXT's Big 4 LossEp. List: The Worst NXT Women's Championship ReignsSpotlight: Jacy Jayne

King of the R...I mean Night of Champions is here with its two title matches with one of them being highly anticipated. We also have the King and Queen of the Ring finals with the winners once again getting world championship matches at Summerslam. We're back in the kingdom of blood money with another show. Let's do it.Previously - Ep. 233: WWE Inevitable Global ExpansionToday - Ep. 234: Night of Champions '25Match CardSami Zayn vs. Karrion KrossRhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez in a Street FightJacob Fatu [c] vs. Solo Sikoa for the WWE United States ChampionshipJohn Cena [c] vs. CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE ChampionshipAsuka vs. Jade Cargill in the Queen of the Ring FinalCody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton in the King of the Ring Final

With the purchase of AAA, the rumors have started swirling about WWE's attempt at global expansion. It's inevitable. I'm saying it here. That's what we're going to be talking about today. Going all the back to when they started buying territories to their future partnerships, today's show is going to be a journey.Previously - ep. 232: WWE's PettinessToday - ep. 233: WWE's Inevitable Global ExpansionEp. List - The Promotions You Should Be WatchingSpotlight - "Hangman" Adam Page

The WWE has in a not so subtle way acknowledged that AEW is competition. On more than one occasion, they've gone out of their way to counterprogram them. Has it worked? Well, that's what we're going to be talking about today.Previously: ep. 231 - Money in the Bank '25Today: ep. 232 - WWE's PettinessEpisode List: The Most-Anticipate Upcoming ShowsSuperstar Spotlight: Ron "The Truth" Killings

It's that time of the year again. Money in the Bank is here. That magical briefcase that can change ones career is hanging above the ring and who is going to grab it? The WWE is bringing us another small card but who cares at this point? Let's get into it.Previously - ep. 230: Failing the King and Queen of the RingToday - ep. 231: Money in the Bank '25 PreviewMatch CardLyra Valkyria [c] vs. Becky Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental ChampionshipJohn Cena and Logan Paul vs. Jey Uso and Cody RhodesMen's Money in the Bank Ladder Match - Seth Rollins vs. Andrade vs. El Grande Americano vs. LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa vs. PentaWomen's Money in the Bank Ladder Match - Naomi vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Giulia vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Stephanie Vaquer vs. Rhea Ripley

Once again the later Spring and early Summer season is here and once again it's without the King and Queen of the Ring Tournament. What's up with the WWE's failure to keep something so beloved, legendary, and respected from happening? Where's the login in not having this event? That's what we're going to discuss today.Previously - ep. 229: Double or Nothing '25 PreviewToday - ep. 230: WWE's King and Queen of the Ring FailureEp. List - The Best Modern King's and Queen of the RingSpotlight - Carmelo Hayes