124 - When TV is PPVs
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The #goodfriends return to talk about a slew of red-hot TV specials from AEW and NXT, TV good enough to outshine actual PPVs. Plus thoughts on Paul Heyman's exit from WWE creative, EVIL's big win in New Japan, and if Bruce Prichard or anyone at WWE is capable of creating a moment as dramatic as we witnessed at NJPW Dominion. The guys also dish on when they would feel comfortable returning to a movie theatre, and share some thoughts ahead of Impact's Slammiversary and WWE's Extreme Rules cards (sorry for the delay, it was my birthday).
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UNLOCKED: Bonus Marks - 7 - King of the Ring 1995
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UNLOCKED: Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of this horrendous PPV, easily the worst thing we've been forced to watch to date. And to celebrate that history, this special Bonus Marks has been unleashed from behind the paywall. Enjoy! The #goodfriends are back in action for the red hot return of Bonus Marks! We finally dive in to King of the Ring 1995, a punishingly bad pay-per-view that highlights a real low point in wrestling. We hated watching this, so that you may enjoy hearing about it. Also: a live commentary for the tag team main event, Diesel & Bam Bam Bigelow vs Sycho Sid &...
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123 - In Our Houses
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The #goodfriends review NXT TakeOver: In Your House, tee up WWE "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever" Backlash 2020 and New Japan's return to action with a major tournament, talk the best of Raw and Dynamite and fantasy-book Sony's rollout of the PS5. Weird technical difficulties right at the end of this one, but hey. Enjoy.
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122 - Nothing But Double
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The #goodfriends return to talk AEW Double or Nothing and its terrific Stadium Stampede match, plus a crowd back on Raw, Drew Gulak's return to WWE, the Fight Pit's debut on NXT, and Matt Riddle moving on to the main roster.
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121 - Ooh Baby I Liked That Raw!
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The #goodfriends are back to tee up Saturday's AEW PPV -- Double or Nothing -- as well as heap praise on a pretty terrific edition of Monday Night Raw this week. Plus they get into it about Drew Gulak's contract status, the ongoing scandal surrounding CZW, who belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of ECW, and J Mo accidentally watched Impact's weekly TV this week.
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120 - Mandy 'n' The Bank
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The #goodfriends are back for thoughts on Money In The Bank, Becky Lynch's pregnancy, Dark Side of the Ring's upcoming Owen Hart episode, the debut of Undertaker: The Last Ride, the future of WWE video games, and much much more as we answer your questions! It's good to be back.
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119 - Quarantop Marks
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The #goodfriends return to discuss wrestling in isolation, WWE's historic round of cuts, furloughs and layoffs, how different companies are handling the shutdown, and what returning sports can learn from the way wrestling has managed its shows without crowds. Plus a preview for UFC 249, WWE's Money In The Bank, and our belated thoughts on a truly unique WrestleMania.
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118 - 2019 Year In Review (Part II)
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It's Part II of our 2019 Year In Review as the #goodfriends hand out the hardware to the best and worst that wrestling had to offer last year! Awards handed out in this episode include: Spot of the Year Worst Wrestler of the Year Tweet of the Year 2020 Breakout Performer Hidden Gem of the Year Worst Co-Host Take of the Year Wrestler of the Decade Match of the Year Wrestler of the Year Most Powerful Listener We hope it won't be long until you hear from us again, but thank you for your listenership and support in 2019!
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117 - 2019 Year In Review (Part I)
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The #goodfriends are back, and it's time to celebrate the BEST and WORST wrestling moments of the year! It's the third annual Top Marks Year In Review, and in Part I of the year-end awards, we hand out the prizes for: Promotion of the Year Breakthrough Wrestler of the Year Tag Team of the Year Worst Feud of the Year PPV of the Year Promo of the Year Worst Promo of the Year Plus a special visit from our dear friend Santa Claus. Part II coming soooooooooon!!!!!!
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115 - Return of the Marks
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The Wednesday Night Wars have begun and wrestling has never been more interesting, which means of course that the #goodfriends had to return and talk all about it! Catching up on a wide variety of topics, including NXT's move to television, the many twists and turns of SmackDown's Who's Trying To Kill Roman storyline, corporate sabotage at a New York NJPW show, and a full review of the premiere episode of AEW Dynamite. Your boys are back from hiatus and we couldn't be happier. Support the show at for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with...
info_outlineAgainst all odds, with the crowd against him, sometimes a man's gotta walk alone. This week that man is J Mo, as he delivers the take the #goodfriends don't want to hear: why Brock Lesnar winning Money In The Bank is good. Josh is upset that the briefcase isn't being used to make a star, while J Mo argues it is! And that star is Seth Rollins. PLUS: Our full review of Money In The Bank, including Bayley's cash-in and a surprisingly strong performance on the mic during the pre-show. We preview AEW's premier event DOUBLE OR NOTHING, and give our thought's on WWE's new 24/7 championship.
Also: we're aware that Omega vs Jericho is not for the AEW title. That was a goof-em-up. We apologize.
Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge.
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