Get ready to ring in the season with the 3-time award-winning podcast duo, WWE Hall of Famer Devon Dudley and Duke Loves Rasslin! Whether you are wrapping gifts, finishing up your holiday cooking, or hitting the road for a long drive, this episode is the perfect companion.

In this special "Happy Holidays" edition, the guys balance heartfelt reflections with hard-hitting wrestling analysis. From emotional tributes to Devon’s late grandmother—the woman who kept him on the straight and narrow—to a deep dive into the fallout of Saturday Night’s Main Event, this episode has it all.

Inside This Episode:

• A Grandson’s Gratitude: Devon shares a touching tribute to his late grandmother and explains how her guidance shaped the man he is today.

• The Power of Influence: Duke gives a massive shoutout to the mentors and loved ones, past and present, who have molded the hosts and the listeners into the people they are today.

• Oba Femi is the Real Deal: Full analysis of Oba Femi’s incredible performance against Cody Rhodes. Is he the next "megastar" in the making?

• The End of an Era: The duo breaks down John Cena’s final match against Gunther.

• "Calm Down, Fans!": Devon has a message for the critics complaining about Cena tapping out to the Ring General.

• The Case for a Gunther Dynasty: Duke explains why Gunther needs to remain undefeated for years to come—and what it will take for a babyface to finally be ready to dethrone him.

• Duke’s Holiday "Gift" to Devon: Duke jokes about Devon coming out of retirement for one more match… against Oba Femi.

• The "Oba" Threat: Devon explains why Duke must not like him very much if he's trying to get a powerhouse like Oba to "lay hands" on him!

• Lighthearted Banter: Plenty of laughs, holiday spirit, and the signature chemistry you can only get from Devon and the Duke.

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Join WWE Hall of Famer Devon Dudley and Duke Loves Rasslin for a monumental episode celebrating the incredible success of the Devon & The Duke podcast! This week, the hosts dive deep into the media world's biggest storyline with a special guest, and celebrate their historic achievement.

• Triple Threat Win: Devon & The Duke celebrates earning 3 prestigious 2025 Spotify Podcast Awards for being a:

  • 2025 Marathon Show

  • 2025 Most Talked About Show

  • 2025 Most Shared Show

• Top 25% Globally On Spotify: This independently Black-owned podcast outperformed over 75% of all podcasts worldwide in listening, sharing, and conversation—cementing its place as a podcast phenomenon.

• Top 5% Worldwide: The show is also celebrated for being in the top 5% of all listened to audio podcasts worldwide across all major podcast applications.

• International Duke Day: A brief mention of The Duke's Birthday on 12/12, setting the stage for next week's annual International Duke Day episode on Duke Loves Rasslin.

• Exclusive Conversation: Tony Maglio, TV Editor of TheHollywoodReporter.Com and Duke's longtime collaborator, joins the show for a compelling, multi-layered discussion.

• WBD Sale Breakdown: Tony provides the latest, most detailed insight into the intense negotiation and bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) between media giants Netflix and Paramount.

• Political & Corporate Influence: Get Tony's take on the potential implications of the winning bid, including the possible influence of the Trump Administration and Trump Family.

• WWE & McMahon Strategy: The panel discusses how the McMahon family and WWE are strategically positioned to end up on top regardless of which media conglomerate wins the WBD bid.

• AEW/ECW Parallels: Devon offers a powerful, first-hand account of the ECW-TNN/Spike TV-WWE takeover, drawing sharp parallels to how the WBD situation could impact AEW today.

• Beyond the Ring: Devon expresses deep gratitude for being respected and celebrated for his brain and communication skills, proving he is a winner both inside and outside the ring.

• Flowers to The Duke: Devon highlights Duke's vision in building a successful platform that led to three shows (Devon & The Duke, Duke Loves Rasslin, and The Friend Of Ours Podcast with Big Vito LoGrasso) sharing in the Spotify Awards.

• Inspiration for Creators: An insightful, hilarious, and educational conclusion detailing the significance of an independent Black-owned brand making podcast history and showing the power of collaboration over corporate competition.

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Welcome to the historic 50th episode of the Devon & the Duke podcast! Hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Devon Dudley and Duke Loves Rasslin, this milestone edition celebrates the incredible continued success and viral reach of one of the top wrestling shows on the planet. We absolutely could not have reached this golden anniversary without the unwavering support of our wonderful listeners supporting Devon, Duke, and the brand—THANK YOU! Strap in for a stacked anniversary show featuring exclusive reveals, deep dives, and unfiltered hot takes.

On this milestone 50th episode, Devon & Duke cover:

• John Cena’s Salute Revealed: In a massive exclusive, Devon reveals that John Cena personally confirmed to him that his iconic three-finger salute is a direct homage to the Dudley Boyz.

• The Disco Inferno Situation: The guys provide an update on Disco Inferno continuing to embarrass himself on the Keepin' It 100 podcast regarding Jim Ross’s past racist comments toward Devon.

• NXT Power Couple Engaged: Devon and Duke send a huge congratulations to NXT stars Trick Williams and Lash Legend on their recent engagement.

• Lash Legend’s NCAA Glory: Before she dominated the ring, she dominated the paint. Duke details Lash Legend's LEGENDARY NCAA Women's Basketball career and explains why he has been a massive fan of hers dating back to her college days.

• The Diddy Documentary: Duke provides a spoiler-free analysis of the explosive new Netflix documentary on Diddy produced by 50 Cent.

• Defending Russell Wilson: Devon & Duke weigh in on the former Seattle Seahawks backup QB trash-talking the time Russell Wilson hosted them for Thanksgiving. The hosts argue why Wilson is completely justified in keeping his distance from certain teammates who talk bad about you for no reason.

Thank you again to everyone supporting the show. Please keep sharing and talking about Devon & The Duke as we kick off the next 50 episodes!

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