The Black Announce Table

294 is a massive 2hr show with our Summer Slam predictions, and recaps of NXT Great American Bash and Becoming Cody Rhodes. Plus Indies Aren’t Real and much more. 

The crew kicks things off with a big announcement: after our summer break, we'll stream LIVE every week on Twitch! We dive into Manny’s pricey ambulance adventure and get hyped for Goldberg’s unexpected return. The ring heats up as we break down Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross and celebrate the glorious return of Asuka—aka the Big O.We discuss the long-awaited BRP 50 rankings, dish on Codie's reaction to Mercedes Moné’s dating life, and report on Liv Morgan’s injury. Then it's time for hot takes on SmackDown, investigate the curious case of Jonathan Coachman's sources, and finally, we break down the King and Queen of the Ring brackets.

Manny’s back in the studio and we’re kicking off episode 398 with a deep dive into the viral sensation Tismalla and his reign on TikTok. Then it’s straight into the chaos—has TKO been a blessing or curse for WWE? (05:00)We react to the latest wave of WWE releases (19:07), including the surprising decision not to renew R-Truth’s contract—fans are not happy. Over in NXT, Mariah May makes her debut (32:19), and Trick Williams and Lash Legend make real estate moves (38:05).MVP weighs in on Triple H’s leadership (40:52), and of course, we have to shout out Vince McMahon (46:56).It wouldn’t be an episode without bold predictions—Monyun in the Bank picks are in! (01:00:46) Then Eph pitches a wild idea for Dominik Mysterio and HHH, while Manny drops some fun facts you didn’t know you needed (01:09:06).We wrap it up with KP’s message to Montez Ford and Eph’s annual promise of fake watches in celebration of our 400th episode! (01:24:55)

This week we’re cookin’ (literally & figuratively):🔥 Eph fires up the Blackstone for Memorial Day
😤 Knicks playoff heartbreak
🎁 Listener merch giveaway finally drops
💥 SNME & NXT Battleground reviews (Trick is HIM)
🖤 Missing NXT Black & Gold
🎯 AEW Double or Nothing recap
🏆 Should Darby Allin be champ?
🍏 Claim your Apple/Siri $$ (and bet it?)
💸 Finn Balor is trash... but rich
💰 Is WWE getting too money hungry?Shoutout to @KungFuEddy rockin' our merch!Tap in wherever you listen 🎧
#WrestlingPodcast #AEW #WWE #NXT #MemorialDay #FinnBalor #TrickWilliams #DoubleOrNothing

The gang is back and joined by a new team member—welcome, Dan! The crew bonds over mutual beef and immediately dives into the chaos: Joey Bada$$ catches strays, and Eph isn’t backing down. A preview of Saturday Night’s Main Event leads to Bronx pride as Damian Priest hits the Walk of Fame—though Manny might have feelings. Who rounds out Seth and Bron’s trio? Debate ensues.Things heat up when Manny pulls a 180 on John Cena vs R-Truth and gets surprisingly emotional over Deion Sanders' advice. Injury talk spirals as Zoey Stark goes down, Rey Mysterio defies medical logic, and Odell Beckham Jr. and Shawn Michaels are accused of not even having ACLs.The crew sends love to Jim Ross and tries to make sense of Jeff Cobb’s rebrand. Nia Jax and Willow Nightingale get their flowers, but AEW catches heat for TV production issues, Triller pay-per-views, and possibly fake chains. Will Ospreay isn’t safe from Eph’s critique either.Plus: Is LA Knight slow? Did Darby Allin actually summit Mt. Everest? Eph reluctantly celebrates. And finally, Talk to Me Nice makes its triumphant return.

In this packed episode, we celebrate KP’s birthday the only way we know how — with wild grilling tales, questionable sandwich decisions (two glizzys on pumpernickel?!), and a revelation about a coworker’s impressive stash of five “work joints.”The crew gets personal as we say RIP to Litt Live, reflecting on why the radio show is no more and the journey since. Then it's full throttle into wrestling talk — Backlash reactions, giving New Day their well-earned flowers, and calling out fans who aren’t being real about their favorites.KP admits he was wrong (yep, you heard that right) about Nia Jax vs. Jade Cargill, and we share some heartfelt memories of Sabu. Is Evolution 2 on the horizon? We speculate on what could be next.The episode wraps with a hilarious and controversial segment on the Lame N*gg& Mount Rushmore, Eph’s unexpected gardening challenge, and the big question: Will Codie make the SummerSlam tryout? Tune in for laughs, real talk, and everything in between — from wrestling to wellness to whatever KP’s eating next.

Manny shares his White Castle story and discusses Drake vs Kendrick: One Year Later. We give our #Backlash predictions and thoughts on the latest WWE releases. 

It’s been a week. We start with WWE’s press run from hell, and HHH criticizing fans. We give our letter grades for WrestleMania and thoughts on Bayley’s latest interview. Plus, everyone is mad at The Rock, so are we. 

We went live on Youtube with Akoma Mikey to share our predictions for WrestleMania 41.

In this episode, we break down how Naomi and Jade Cargill made history at #WrestleMania and what it means for the future of women's wrestling. Then we jump into all the chaos from AEW Dynasty — including that wild ending and what it sets up next. Plus, we talk about the promo disaster between Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair, why Eph isn’t feeling his current feud, and his bold idea to reheat Flair for another Championship run. Buckle up — this one’s a ride.

We discuss the Swerve Strickland and Booker T situation. Roman Reigns is once again the Mania main event, we breakdown his best WrestleMania matches. Plus, which wrestlers from this generation could wrestle in 90s.

WWE has delivered decades of unforgettable moments, but these ten matches stand above the rest ranked by MARK ELIBERT⁠. These matches defined eras, stunned fans, and cemented legacies.

Maven shares how he handled his WWE and being depressed afterwards, what lead to him losing everything. Plus he gives us game on how to create content for YouTube and what the Undertaker told him recently about his career. Plus his gives tips on your parlay’s. 

Manny has an idea to save the Jey Uso WHC situation plus we shoot Uce some bail. The fellas share their thoughts on Cena’s promo. Also, WWE releases tickets for lunch with John Cena, so we answer the question of lunch with John Cena or $500k? 

We do the science on if Swerve and Mercedes are an item? Did you know WWE CEO Nick Khan is a fan of  New Jack? We discuss why the ECW legend is in #WWE2K25. CM Punk shares his thoughts on Jeff Hardy and we do too. 

Who were the MVP’s of Elimination Chamber? Codie breaks it down. Is John Cena’s heel turn the biggest in wrestling history? Plus did Travis Scott injure Cody Rhodes? Plus, Manny pushes for Jade to be in the Women’s World Heavyweight title picture. 

It finally happened! The fellas breakdown what just happened at WWE Elimination Chamber

Manny updates us on his job search, Eph has a theory about John Cena and The Rock. We pay tribute to Martin Luther King, plus Manny asks ChatGPT for Black History tips, will it be correct this week? 

Eph has an idea & we praise Aliester Black. Manny doubles down in his dislike for the Eagles & Jalen Hurts. Codie lists who WWE should’ve released instead. Plus, we listen and don't judge, Andrade….

Does Codie want HHH in the WWE Hall of Fame? Manny provides an alternate list of who should be inducted. Was Jey Uso the right person to win the Royal Rumble? iShowSpeed goes viral and we respond to your 2025 wrestling predictions.