Puddy’s Podcast

Episode 351: Mercedes Mone's AEW Debut/Liv Morgan's WrestleMania Status/Roxanne The Future of WWE

This week Michael J Puddy & Marc Chouen discuss:

WWE's involvement in GCW's Bloodsport X

Liv Morgan's threat to Rhea Ripley. Will she be inserted in the Women's

Championship match at WrestleMania?

Is Roxanne the future face of WWE?

What matches we're looking forward to the most now that Mercedes Mone finally made her AEW debut.

Does Logan Paul stand a chance in hell to retain his US Title against Randy Orton AND Kevin Owens?!

Plus, we weigh in on Vince McMahon's lawsuit now that Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan are named as key figures. What will TKO do next?

Episode 350: The Road to WrestleMania 40

Michael J Puddy and Marc Chouen discuss:

Will Chad Gable be the one to face Gunther at Wrestlemania?

What should Shawn Spears do differently in his second run in NXT?

Is Tama Tonga the right fit for The Bloodline?

What will CM Punk's role be at WrestleMania?

How will Bayley overcome the odds against Iyo Sky?

Plus, we dive into the blockbuster match announcement between The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins. Who will be the one to take the pin?

Episode 349: Scott D'Amore Fired | Rock Heel Turn | Cody v Roman Confirmed?

What a crazy week this has been.  After 20 years, TNA fired Scott D'Amore, how will this impact the future of TNA going forward?  The dust as settled on that crazy press event, can we say with confidence that Cody Rhodes will face Roman Reigns one on one?  What does that mean for The Rock?  Are we seeing the best version of the Young Bucks?  Is Carmelo the biggest heel today, outside Roman? 

Episode 348: Cody Rhodes Replaced | CM Punk's Injury | Mercedes is Elite

Coming off an exciting Royal Rumble, there was a lot to unpack this week.  Does The Rock now facing Roman make Cody look weak?  Where does Cody do next?  With CM sidelined, who will step up and take his spot at WrestleMania?  Did Seth have a point calling the World Championship THE title to fight for?  What can we expect from Mercedes Mone in AEW?  Does Trick Williams have WrestleMania main event potential?  All this and much more on this week's episode!  

BCW Episode 12: Welcome to the New Year Preview

During episode 10, we covered the first two matches:
Queen of the North Qualifier - Harleen Lopez v Nevaeh Chantelle
Anthony Gangone & Darius Carter v J Boujii & Face

On this show, Governor AJ Pan previews the rest of the card including:
Queen of the North Qualifier - Emily Jaye v All Natural Ashley
Queen of the North Qualifier - Journey Burke v Tiffany Avatar
Theo Ivory v Jus Sayin
Daniel Alexander v Mike Law
Christina Marie v Brittany Blake
BCW Women's Championship - Vicious Vickie (c) v Ultra Violet

January 20, 2024
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Limited Tickets still available, so start the year off with a bang at BCW's Welcome to the New Year!

Wrestlemania 40 Plans/Sting's Last Match/Mercedes Mone

Samira joins Marc Chouen this week to discuss:

Does Mercedes Mone face the most pressure than any other free agent signing?

Is it a lock Roman Reigns will face The Rock at Wrestlemania 40?

Will Drew McIntyre play a factor in the CM Punk/Seth Rollins storyline?

Is Nia Jax a legit threat to win the Royal Rumble?

Are The Young Bucks the right final opponents for Sting?

Will wee see Bayley face Iyo Sky at Wrestlemania?

Plus, we take a look at Tony Khan's tweets regarding Jinder Mahal and Hook.

BCW Episode 11: Year End Awards!

The Governor himself, Mr. AJ Pan, is back to help hand out the very first set of BCW Year End Awards.  The categories include:

New Comer of the Year
Talker of the Year
Moment of the Year
Female Wrestler of the Year
Male Wrestler of the Year
Overall Wrestler of the Year
and
Match of the Year.

Some of the winners drop in to accept their awards, so listen in and find out who walked away a winner.

Episode 324: 2023 Year End Awards

It's time to look back at the year that was 2023 and hand out our year end awards, The Puddy's.  The categories this year are:

Acquisition of the year
Rivalry of the year
Promo of the year
Brand of the Year
One to watch to 2024
Moment of the year
Rivalry of the year
Match of the year
Superstar of the year 

Listen to find out who was able to walk away with the coveted award and our predictions for 2024.

Episode 345: CM Punk helping NXT | Ziggler’s next step | AEW’s TV deal

In this episode we share our opinions on the trending topics of the week.  Including, does Dolph Ziggler have anything left to prove, if he goes to AEW?  Who is the heel in the Rollins/Punk feud?  How much help can CM Punk offer to NXT?  With both Kenny Omega & Charlotte Flair out with injuries, whose absence will be felt more?  What will happen if AEW ends up losing their current TV deal?  How much has Cora Jade improved in such a short time?

BCW Episode 10: Nightmare at the Mecca Review

Brii Combination Wrestling's final show of the year is in the books and AJ Pan is back to recap the action packed night that was Nightmare at the Mecca.  We cover everything from the event including who walked out as champion, who made the most of their debut, and who was able to step up and steal the show?  The Governor also looks back at the year that was 2023 for BCW and looks forward to what is in store for 2024.

Episode 344: Jey Championship Material | Mania Main Event | Who is the Devil

In this episode we share our opinions on the trending topics of the week.  Including, do we see Jey Uso being a future World Champion?  Has Lash Legend done enough to silence her critics?  Is MJF the man under the Devil mask?  If not, who could it be?  Is AJ Styles still a top guy in WWE?  Who main events WrestleMania, Cody or Punk?  What's going on with Nick Wayne's Mom?  Did she take away from that main event?

CM Punk Returns | Britt Baker Unhappy | Jade Cargill Not Ready?

This week on Shot of Wrestling we discuss CM Punk's return to WWE: Is the heat with Seth Rollins legit? Does this mean AJ Lee will come back?

Plus: Should WWE be concerned that Jade Cargill isn't ready yet? Who deserves more praise for their rivalry: Adam Copeland or Christian? Is Britt Baker next to leave AEW? Will Billie Starkz be the one to dethrone Athena for her ROH Women's Championship? And did Randy Orton make the right choice in signing with Smackdown? 

Episode 342: NXT to CW | Logan Paul as Champion | War Games Teams

We take the show on the road this week to break what was a busy week.  NXT has a new broadcast home with the CW.  Will this move help grow the NXT audience?  With the strike over, have we seen the last of John Cena?  Will Logan Paul be a full time champion?  War Games was officially announced, who could possibly fill out the teams?  Did they turn Santos too soon?  Are we over the Bloodline?

Episode 342: Jamie Senegal Interview | Did Melo Do It? | John Cena or Roman Reigns?

This week, we have an exclusive interview with Jamie Senegal discussing trans wrestling, Daffney, and more. Plus, we ponder the holdup in Drew McIntyre’s contract, weigh in on The Miz's newfound babyface persona, investigate the alleged attack by Carmelo Hayes, and speculate whether Liv Morgan will win another championship or not. Also, the age-old debate continues: John Cena or Roman Reigns - who truly holds the title of the greatest of all time?

Episode 340: TNA is Back | Ric Flair Debut | Swerve’s Invasion

Well, this was a week full of surprises.  Impact Wrestling announced they are going back to the TNA name.  What Impact will this have on the industry?  Ric Flair made his AEW Debut, how will he be used over the next five months?  One More Match?!  Could Ronda Rousey be making a wrestling comeback?  Is Damien Priest living up to his potential?  How did Lexis King do in his first match?  Are we seeing the best of Swerve Strickland?