Did Swerve vs. Hangman Go Too Far?

Only in professional wrestling can a home invasion carry fame and success instead of a prison sentence. How about burning the perpetrator’s house down in retaliation? Yep, same thing. Swerve Stickland and “Hangman” Adam Page shifted roles throughout their feud. Both have been the hero of the day and the villain of the story.

Hangman’s descent into madness and Swerve’s lust for revenge created a beautiful disaster in their unsanctioned main event steel cage match at AEW’s All In pay-per-view last Saturday night in Chicago. The words beautiful and disaster are apropos as the reaction to their bloody battle garnered mixed results. Some feel it was the perfect match for such a hate-filled saga. Others believe it was garbage wrestling akin to pointless Death Match fodder.

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PodcastOne and Nic and Ryan Nemeth Tag Team for Nemeth Bros Podcast

PodcastOne and Nic and Ryan Nemeth Tag Team for Joint Venture Nemeth Bros Podcast

Wrestling World Champion Nic Nemeth and Brother Award Winning Actor Ryan Nemeth Launch Weekly Wrestling and Comedy Podcast

Los Angeles, CA – September 4, 2024 – PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), announced today that it has entered into a multi-year exclusive joint venture with Nic and Ryan Nemeth for the Nemeth Bros Podcast. PodcastOne will exclusively oversee the distribution and sales on the weekly wrestling and comedy show which is set for launch on September 5, 2024.

Nic and Ryan Nemeth bring all things wrestling, comedy, and pop culture along with insider knowledge, personal anecdotes, and special guests each week! Whether you’re a die-hard wrestling fan or just looking for your next pop culture fix, Nemeth Bros offers a perfect mix of humor, commentary, and exclusive interviews that you won’t want to miss.

“There are very few personalities that are as dynamic as Nic and Ryan Nemeth. Meeting them it was easy to see how they’ve managed to create their fandom, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have them on our network. This duo is incredible, they are witty and they have the sort of charismatic energy that only points at success. We know that podcast listeners, wrestling fans or not, will love this show,” said Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne.

“When we were approached by PodcastOne to launch a podcast we were impressed by their enthusiasm, their professionalism, and their commitment. With their proven track record and the expert teams they have in place, we’re thrilled to partner with them. We cannot wait to share our unique voice, expert opinions and our sibling revelry and rivalry and make this podcast the “must listen” in podcasting,” said Nic and Ryan Nemeth.

Nic Nemeth is the Wanted Man! He is the current TNA World Champion and a two-time WWE World Champion, a living legend in pro wrestling, and he has garnered championship titles all over the world. He’s been featured on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, starred in the film Countdown, and you can see him in the feature film Drugstore June. Ryan Nemeth is an award-winning actor, writer, wrestler, and comedian. You can see him in A24’s feature film The Iron Claw, in the upcoming film Stranglehold, countless sketches on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and on AEW and TNA programming as the Hollywood Hunk. Nic and Ryan perform live together on their touring variety show Hunkamania.

Nemeth Bros is available through PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon and wherever podcasts are heard. PodcastOne’s full roster of top ranked podcasts includes programming across top genres such as news, comedy, true crime and society and culture, including shows such as The Adam Carolla Show, LadyGang, Baby Mamas No Drama, Varnamtown, The Prosecutors, Court Junkie, The Jordan Harbinger Show, Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, Camp Counselors, and The Schaub Show.

WWE SummerSlam 1989: Feuds, Matches, and Controversies

It’s time to “Feel the Heat” with the sophomore edition of WWE’s “biggest party of the summer.” The summer of 1989 was all about the feud between Hulk Hogan and “The Human Wrecking Machine” Zeus, aka Tiny Lister, aka Debo, which was used as a vehicle to promote Hogan’s first theatrical starrer, No Holds Barred.

“Macho Man” Randy Savage was still sour over losing the WWE Title to Hogan at WrestleMania 5, aligned with the seemingly indestructible Zeus to finally destroy Hulkamania. Not to fear, the Hulkster has backup in the form of everyone’s favorite barber, Brutus Beefcake.

The broadcast opened with a shot of a red-hot New Jersey crowd inside Meadowlands Arena. Jesse “The Body” Ventura and Tony Schiavone welcome everyone to the show. Ventura’s mad at Schiavone for getting Bobby Heenan run off the air.

Schiavone remained professional and excitedly proclaimed it was time to “Feel the heat,” with a video montage of summertime activities and WWE superstars hitting their finishing maneuvers to the nostalgic sound of the old-school SummerSlam theme song. Jim Johnson

Do you like driving your red Corvette with the top down? How about a Brainbuster (spiked piledriver) instead? Speaking of Brain Busters…

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The Legacy of Sid Vicious, Sid Justice, and Sycho Sid

A man of many names in many places with many faces. Intensity incarnate who enthralled the masses regardless of whether he was friend or foe.

I was shocked, along with many others, to learn that Sid Eudy, famously known as Sid Vicious, Sid Justice, and Sycho Sid, died on August 26. Eudy, who was only 63 years old, will always be remembered as one of the great pro wrestling attractions of the 90s.

Sid’s passing was announced on Monday by his son Gunnar Eudy on Facebook, who stated that Sid had been battling stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma for several years. On Tuesday, Gunnar posted more about his father: “He was known as Psycho Sid Vicious to the world, but to our family, he was simply ‘Popper,’ the beloved grandfather.”

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All In 2024: AEW’s Spectacular Showcase at Wembley Stadium

All In at Wembley Stadium has become the flagship showcase for All Elite Wrestling. It featured a strong lineup, headlined by the title versus career match between Swerve Strickland and Bryan Danielson. What was anticipated as an exciting wrestling show turned into something truly special. The event in London was packed with action, suspense, and many surprises.

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Paul London returns to MLW for Summer of the Beasts on August 29 in NYC

Paul London vs. BRG is official for MLW’s Summer of the Beasts on Thursday, August 29th, from the Melrose Ballroom in New York City and airing live at 7:00 PM EST for free on MLW’s YouTube Channel. This will be London’s first time in MLW since 2003.

“The Intrepid Traveler” Paul London will journey to MLW for a highly anticipated showdown against rising star BRG. Grab tickets at http://www.MLWNYC.com and at Eventbrite starting at $15.

Few in the sport of professional wrestling embody the integrity, passion, and artistry of Paul London. Hailing from Austin, TX, London is a zen master of the squared circle, known for his incredible aerial abilities that have left fans in awe for years.

BRG, however, is an emerging force in MLW who’s been riding a wave of momentum, recently defeating Jake Crist last month. Aligned with veteran Bobby Fish, the brash and outspoken upstart isn’t afraid to bend the rules, with many calling BRG the dirtiest player in MLW.

This battle at Summer of the Beasts raises a burning question: Will BRG be the one to shut down Paul London’s highly anticipated return, or will London be all in on a new chapter of his career in MLW? The stakes are high, and the outcome is anyone’s guess.

Summer of the Beasts live free on YouTube card starting at 7:30pm ET

Opera Cup 2024 Quarterfinals: KENTA vs. AKIRA

MLW World Tag Team Championship: CozyMAX (Satoshi Kojima & Okumura) vs. CONTRA Unit (Minoru Suzuki & Ikuro Kwon)

Opera Cup 2024 Quarterfinals: Místico vs. Atlantis Jr.

MLW Women’s World Featherweight Championship: Janai Kai vs. HANAKO

Matt Riddle vs. Matthew Justice (with Bill Alfonso)

Timothy Thatcher vs. Bobby Fish

Paul London vs. BRG

Miyu Yamashita vs. Delmi Exo

Opera Cup 2024 Quarterfinals: Alex Kane vs. Bad Dude Tito Escondido

The debut of Brock & CW Anderson

Scramble Match: Little Guido vs. Jimmy Lloyd vs. Nolo Kitano vs. LSG

About Major League Wrestling

Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company, offering television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates live events in major markets, including New York, Chicago, and Tampa.

One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including MLW Fusion on beIN Sports in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom.

MLW premium live events stream monthly live and exclusively on TrillerTV+.

For more information visit MLW.com and follow MLW on X, Instagram and YouTube.

AEW All In 2024 Predictions

AEW brings All In to Wembley Stadium for the second year in a row. Over 53,000 fans will make London ground zero professional for pro wrestling with four marquee bouts headlining an eleven-match card.

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Ten Favorite Movies

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I decided to have fun with the WordPress daily writing prompt and list my 10 favorite movies. The listings are in no particular order. These are primarily movies that always stop me while channel surfing.

1. The Empire Strikes Back (1980): “Do. Or do not. There is no try”

2. The Shawshank Redemption (1994): “Hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things and no good thing ever really dies.”

3. The Boondock Saints (1999): “We’re sorta like 7-Eleven. We’re not always doing business, but we’re always open.”

4. Forest Gump (1994): “Lieutenant Dan got me invested in some kind of fruit company. So then I got a call from him, saying we don’t have to worry about money no more.”

5. Independence Day (1996): “We’re going to live on! We’re going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!

6. Remember the Titans (2000): “Alice, are you blind? Don’t you see the family resemblance? That’s my brother.”

7. Goodfellas (1990): “Never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut.”

8. The Usual Suspects (1995): “How do you shoot the devil in the back? What if you miss?”

9. Lilo & Stitch (2002): “Oh good. My dog found the chainsaw.”

10. The Truman Show (1998): “Good morning, and in case I don’t see ya: Good afternoon, good evening, and good night!”

Since I primarily cover professional wrestling, here are my favorite films regarding the operatic undertakings of the Squared Circle.

1. The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019): “Tyler, I am going to give you all of my wishes for my birthday.“

2. Body Slam (1986): “You don’t need music to wrestle. You need Balls”

3. Vision Quest (1985): “Have you done everything you came to do?”

4. Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows (1998): “There was no choice but to get up and punch Vince one time.

5. The Wrestler (2008): “The only place I get hurt is out there.” As Randy points away from the ring.

6. Man on the Moon (1999): “You don’t know the real me.”

7. The Iron Claw (2023): “It’s okay Dad, we’ll be your brothers.”

8. Beyond the Mat (1999): “I think he could be Denzel’s friend.”

9. Ready to Rumble (2000): “Sal Bandini! Wanna wrestle?”

10. No Holds Barred (1989): “You jock ass.”

MLW World Heavyweight Championship Title Fight in San Juan, Costa Rica

San Juan, Costa Rica – Major League Wrestling (MLW) and Costa Rica Wrestling Embassy (CWE) are thrilled to announce an inter-promotional showdown as MLW World Heavyweight Champion Satoshi Kojima defends his title against Costa Rica’s #1 contender, Ares, at CWE Devastación VIII on August 31 at Arena CWE in San Juan, Costa Rica.

This historic title fight, promoted by CWE, marks the first time the MLW World Heavyweight Championship will be defended in Central America.

Ares, one of Costa Rica’s best, has earned his status as the country’s top contender and now stands on the brink of making history in front of his home country.

Satoshi Kojima, a legendary figure in professional wrestling, is a former NWA World’s Heavyweight, two-time Triple Crown Champion, and a two-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion.

Kojima is on a relentless campaign to prove he is the most fighting champion in the sport. By defending the MLW World Heavyweight Championship around the globe, Kojima aims to showcase the championship’s global status.

CWE, the premier wrestling organization in Costa Rica, is honored to host this inter-promotional title fight at Arena CWE. This event not only highlights the extraordinary talent within Costa Rica but also showcases the country on the global wrestling stage.

For more information, visit MLW.com and follow MLW on X, Instagram, and YouTube

All In Texas Is Not a Good Idea

What seemed to be another false wrestling rumor was true after all. AEW will run its first U.S. stadium show next year. All In comes to the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. It will be the first pro wrestling show held in the home of MLB’s Texas Rangers. Globe Life Field opened in 2020 and holds 40,300 people at capacity.

Saturday’s episode of Collision will wrap up AEW’s five-week residency at Arlington’s Esports Stadium (it’s not a stadium). Tony Khan denied the rumors of a stadium show in Texas last month, saying it’s an exciting idea, but it’s not something he’d do anytime soon.

All In will return to London in 2026. AEW’s flagship pay-per-view will emanate for the second consecutive time at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, August 25. The headline bouts feature Swerve Strickland defending the AEW World Championship against Bryan Danielson, and MJF puts the American Championship on the line against Will Ospreay.

Can AEW fill a stadium in the United States with 40,000 people? Can they draw a respectable number if the show isn’t a sellout? It was the first question on everyone’s mind when they heard the news. AEW has struggled with TV ratings and at the box office lately. While the shows have improved recently, a long stretch of bad shows has seemingly eroded consumer confidence.

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