Wrestling Tonight: WWE’S $1.6 BILLION ESPN DEAL | TNA EMERGENCE PREVIEW | TRIPLEMANIA & G1 CLIMAX 35 UPDATES
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AEW Dynamite: MJF And Hangman Set For Forbidden Door | Ospreay Returns To Challenge Mox To Lights Out Steel Cage Match | Cope And Christian Hug It Out
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It's Thursday, and you know what that means! It is time to walk through those Tavern doors and order up a round of professional wrestling coverage from One Bad Chad and "Ol Reliable" Hoch! This week we talk AEW and all the happenings of the week! Make sure you go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!
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Rawdown #190: PLEs On ESPN | Kross And Scarlet Gone? | Fatal 4 Way At Clash In Paris
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The RAWDOWN boys discuss all of the news coming out of RAW and Smackdown and get you caught up on all of the news happening inside and outside the ropes in WWE. Everything is on the table. This is just the tip of the iceberg with all of the stories and news going on in the WWE. Let's talk about it and everything else in the WWE Universe! WWE RAW, WWE Smackdown, NXT... It's all there! Come get your best weekly fix for all things WWE on The RAWDOWN, right here at The Turnbuckle Tavern! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, SHARE, & CLICK THE BELL! TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Go to...
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Wrestling Tonight: WWE’S $1.6 BILLION ESPN DEAL | TNA EMERGENCE PREVIEW | TRIPLEMANIA & G1 CLIMAX 35 UPDATES
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Welcome to Wrestling Tonight: your weekly deep dive into WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, and everything in between. This is Episode 137, and it’s one of the most significant weeks for wrestling’s future we’ve covered all year. WWE has officially signed a landmark five-year, $1.6 billion agreement to bring all U.S. premium live events to ESPN starting in 2026. It’s a media move on par with the original WWE Network launch, but with major implications for what it will cost fans to follow the product year-round. We’ll break down exactly how this changes the wrestling landscape, from pay-per-view...
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AEW Dynamite: Darby Terrorizes Death Riders | Kyle Fletcher Wins TNT Championship | Don Callis Unveils New Painting
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It's Thursday, and you know what that means! It is time to walk through those Tavern doors and order up a round of professional wrestling coverage from The Two Bad Chads! This week we talk AEW and all the happenings of the week! Make sure you go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!
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Rawdown #189 w/ Jon Bugdon: Brock Returns | Seth Steals The Title | Cena Is Face
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The RAWDOWN boys discuss all of the news coming out of RAW and Smackdown and get you caught up on all of the news happening inside and outside the ropes in WWE. Everything is on the table. This is just the tip of the iceberg with all of the stories and news going on in the WWE. Let's talk about it and everything else in the WWE Universe! WWE RAW, WWE Smackdown, NXT... It's all there! Come get your best weekly fix for all things WWE on The RAWDOWN, right here at The Turnbuckle Tavern! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, SHARE, & CLICK THE BELL! TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Go to...
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Wrestling Tonight: SUMMERSLAM 2025 FALLOUT | BROCK RETURNS | SETH CASHES IN ON PUNK | CODY SAYS AEW DISRESPECTED HIM
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This week on Wrestling Tonight, we break down a landmark weekend in pro wrestling. WWE’s first-ever two-night SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium featured two massive world title changes, a shocking return from Brock Lesnar, and the naming of The Vision. CM Punk’s long-awaited championship win over Gunther was immediately erased by Rollins’ Money in the Bank cash-in, while Cody Rhodes closed out Night Two by defeating John Cena… only to watch Lesnar drop Cena with a post-match F5. We recap the full SummerSlam card, including Naomi’s crafty title defense, the Wyatt Sicks’...
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AEW Dynamite: MJF Out Of Hurt Syndicate | Hangman Defeats Mox Again | Christian Addresses Cope And Patriarchy
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It's Thursday, and you know what that means! It is time to walk through those Tavern doors and order up a round of professional wrestling coverage from One Bad Chad and "Ol Reliable" Hoch! This week we talk AEW and all the happenings of the week! Make sure you go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!
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Rawdown #188: Hulkamania For Life | Summerslam Preview
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Wrestling Tonight: HULK HOGAN PASSES AWAY AT 71 | SUMMERSLAM 2025 PREVIEW | G1 CLIMAX SHAKE-UP & TNA’S NEXT TV DEAL
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Welcome to Wrestling Tonight: Chad returns with Acefield Retro for your weekly deep dive into WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, and everything in between. On July 24, 2025, the wrestling world lost its most recognizable icon. Terry Bollea, Hulk Hogan passed away at the age of 71, leaving behind a legacy as towering as his persona. From Saturday morning cartoons to WrestleMania main events, Hogan was the face that launched wrestling into pop culture. But his story is as complicated as it is influential. This week, we reflect on the full scope of Hogan’s life, the glory, the controversy,...
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AEW Dynamite: Hangman And Mox Rematch Set | MJF And Hurt Syndicate Having Problems | RIP Hulkamania
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It's Thursday, and you know what that means! It is time to walk through those Tavern doors and order up a round of professional wrestling coverage from The Two Bad Chads! This week we talk AEW and all the happenings of the week! Make sure you go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!
info_outlineWelcome to Wrestling Tonight: your weekly deep dive into WWE, AEW, NJPW, TNA, and everything in between. This is Episode 137, and it’s one of the most significant weeks for wrestling’s future we’ve covered all year.
WWE has officially signed a landmark five-year, $1.6 billion agreement to bring all U.S. premium live events to ESPN starting in 2026. It’s a media move on par with the original WWE Network launch, but with major implications for what it will cost fans to follow the product year-round. We’ll break down exactly how this changes the wrestling landscape, from pay-per-view access to mainstream visibility.
This week, we also set the stage for a huge weekend ahead: TNA Emergence, TripleMania’s first card since WWE acquired AAA, and the latest twists in NJPW’s G1 Climax 35 playoff chase. From title matches to crossover moments, the next seven days could reshape the late-summer calendar.
We break it all down:
– WWE’s ESPN deal explained: cost, accessibility, and its ripple effect on the industry
– TNA Emergence Preview: Trick Williams defends the TNA World Championship against Moose in a card stacked with high-stakes matches
– TripleMania in Mexico City: Dominik Mysterio challenges for the AAA Mega Championship, Natalya chases Reina de Reinas gold, and The Judgment Day steps into the AAA ring
– NJPW’s G1 Climax 35 update: the playoff picture tightens, standout matches emerge, and the road to the semifinals heats up
– Eddie Kingston provides an update on his recovery and return plans
– Brooke Hogan speaks candidly on her father’s passing and their relationship
– Jonathan Gresham reveals a frightening health scare after suffering two strokes
– Paul Heyman weighs in on Brock Lesnar’s return, WWE’s future headliners, and the fallout from the Travis Scott angle
– Karrion Kross addresses his WWE contract status and his SummerSlam experience
Also this week:
🔥 AEW post–All In updates: injury news, roster moves, and what’s next heading into the fall stretch
💥 A full look ahead at WWE, AEW, NJPW, and TNA programming for the coming week
Wrestling is making billion-dollar moves, building toward huge events, and delivering stories on every front and Wrestling Tonight is here to cover every angle.