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Welome to the Squared Circle Podcast with your host Marie Shadows and co-host Dos Evil as we talk about MLW!

In this episode, you and Dos Evil dive into MLWxDongato, breaking down the show from top to bottom with honesty, humor, and actual wrestling insight.

We discuss MLW’s big move to Charleston and how the energy of the crowd elevated the show despite obvious production flaws. The Scarlett vs. Isla Dawn opener gets praise for presence and charm, though you both agree they deserved way more time.

The Good Brothers tag match sparks a rant about commentary inaccuracies — especially Karl Anderson’s sobriety — and some of the awkward booking choices that made the finish feel unnecessary. Diego Hill’s lightning match and the Akamora interference angle leads into fantasy booking that makes far more sense than what MLW delivered.

Cross vs. Riddle becomes the segment of the night for both of you: strong character work, callbacks, and undeniable chemistry. This is the feud MLW should anchor their upper card around.

Then comes the big one: the bunkhouse match. You both unload on the poor layout, missing “bunkhouse” elements, confusing babyface/heel alignment, and the complete lack of time needed for a match with legacy names. This becomes the most passionate part of the episode.

We wrap by talking potential — MLW is clearly trying, but trying too much at once. With better planning, production alignment, and breathing room, they could turn these chaotic shows into something genuinely great.