Join us as we break down a bumper weekend of WWE action!

We analyze the Women's Tag Team Championship match featuring Sol Ruca and Zaria, discuss the shocking US Title change with Sami Zayn dropping the belt to Ilya Dragunov, and debate whether this PLE-quality match should have been saved for a bigger stage.

On Raw, we cover the electric tag team action, Dom Mysterio's continued evolution toward a face turn, and the confusing return of Nikki Bella.

But the big talking point? Monday's battle royal result that sets up CM Punk vs Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event. Was this the right call, or did WWE miss an opportunity to elevate fresh talent?

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We take a deep dive into John Cena’s shocking heel run — from its explosive start to its sudden end — and ask the question: was it actually perfect?

We explore the storytelling behind Cena’s heel turn, the high points, the fan service matches after his face turn, and why his recent performances have arguably topped his heel year.

Join The Golden Shovel Podcast as we dig into WWE’s biggest creative swings, and find out if Cena’s heel run might secretly be one of his best.

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John Cena’s emotional farewell match against AJ Styles. Seth Rollins’ “injury.” A shock Bloodline twist. This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we break down WWE Crown Jewel 2025 and the fallout from Raw and SmackDown.

From the perfect sendoff for Cena to the chaos of the Brons and Paul Heyman’s new alliance, we cover everything: the highs, the lows, and what it all means for WrestleMania season.

Expect honest takes, fan emotion, and deep insight from the lads — no sugarcoating, just solid wrestling talk.

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The Internet Wrestling Community (IWC) can make being a fan exhausting: constant fantasy booking, endless hot takes, and everyone trying to be right instead of just having fun. In this solo Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast episode, Ross breaks down how to rediscover what made you love wrestling in the first place.

He dives into how the online culture around wrestling has changed, why fans are addicted to “being right,” and how to tune out the noise to enjoy the product again. From watching shows without spoilers to curating your own viewing habits, Ross explores how to balance analysis and enjoyment in 2025’s wild wrestling landscape.

If you’ve ever felt burned out by the IWC, this one’s for you — it’s time to make wrestling fun again, one fan at a time.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Wrestling in 2025 and the IWC madness
02:00 – How the online fandom changed everything
04:30 – The addiction to “being right”
07:00 – Watching wrestling like you used to
09:45 – Finding your favourites and curating your fandom
11:00 – Remembering why you fell in love with wrestling
13:30 – Finding balance between critique and enjoyment
15:00 – Ross’s closing message: Just pop for the moment

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The road to WWE Crown Jewel 2025 is heating up, and The Golden Shovel crew is here with their full predictions! From Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins to John Cena’s emotional clash with AJ Styles, we break down every match, every storyline, and what it all means heading into Perth, Australia.

We discuss:

• Does Seth Rollins need a win more than ever?
• Is John Cena destined to lose Down Under against AJ Styles?
• Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY teaming up in Perth
• Tiffany Stratton vs Stephanie Viqueur - which champion needs it more?
• Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed in an Australian Street Fight
• Plus surprises, possible swerves, and what’s next for WWE heading into Survivor Series & WrestleMania season

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Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head debating a nostalgic WWE topic… and the third host decides who takes home the win.

This week’s topic: The Greatest WWE Entrance Theme Music of All Time 💥 We're talking epic songs, the legend that is Jim Johnston, memorable returns and pops and overall superstar presentation!

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📢 Cast your own vote in the comments and tell us if we got it right… or completely missed the mark!

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The WWE Women’s Division is under the microscope this week after a triple threat botch fest that has fans questioning creative direction. In this episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we dig into Bayley’s dragging storyline, Rhea Ripley’s fresh non-title feud, and whether the division is being set up to succeed.

Plus:

• Cody vs Seth - is the outcome already obvious?
• Dominik Mysterio vs Rusev - a feud that could define Dom’s future
• LA Knight’s “meaningless” win over Kofi
• AJ Styles picking up momentum ahead of Cena
• Roman Reigns returning…yet again
• The good, the bad, and the head-scratching from Raw & Smackdown

Join us for unfiltered wrestling talk, hot takes, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A weekly feature from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where we dive into nostalgic WWE debates and settle on the ultimate picks.

This week we’re joined by a special guest as the four of us team up to decide The Mount Rushmore of WWE NXT Superstars 🔥 From black-and-gold icons to breakout stars who defined an era, we each bring our favorites to the table — but only four can make the monument. Who makes the cut?

📢 Share your own NXT Mount Rushmore at our link below and see how it compares to ours!

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