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SNME 229: WWEXIT

Mike McGuire and Dave Meltzer go deep into the Sasha/Naomi controversy and what their contractual future could look like. Also discussed: Stephanie McMahon’s leave of absence, Ric Flair’s confirmation of his return match, and what the new network mergers could mean for AEW in the future. Plus, the road trip continues, and a familiar voice rejoins the show!

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SNME 228 – Looks Like We Made It

The greatest technical accomplishment of taking SNME on the road for over 3,000 KM was only circumvented by the technology deciding to crap out at the last minute! Fear not though, as through several acts of computer know-how, a few choice insults and the possible enlisting of Papa Shango, this week’s edition of SNME Radio is here!

This week, Mike McGuire and the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer talk a lot about wrestlers’ salaries, the Tammy Sytch saga, Ric Flair returning to the ring at 73, Roman Reigns’ reduced schedule, and if Ronda Rousey needs to let her actions do the talking as SmackDown Women’s Champion.

Also, you’ll meet Kat Von Heez, a wrestler out of Winnipeg who has toured North America for over a decade now on the indies. She’ll tell us some of her story, as well as be back on SNME Radio in the future to dive into all things wresting!

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SNME Bonus: WrestleMania Backlash AfterParty 2022

Join Mike McGuire, Boris Roberto Aguilar, and Mark Andrada as they run down WWE WrestleMania Backlash and take your “calls” and feedback. 

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SNME 227 – Wrestling Makes Money, Mia Makes A YIM-Pact

WWE Continues to rake in record revenue numbers, so the question is, how high can they go? AEW and NJPW’s joint Pay-Per-View sells out Chicago’s United Center virtually in an instant, and is NXT focusing more on “sizzle” than “steak” these days?Mike McGuire is joined by the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer to discuss these stories, plus Boris Aguilar gives an in-depth look at a quickly publicized but overall praised special presentation by Impact Wrestling this weekend, and ALL are welcome to join us in our new game, the SNME Owen Hart Tournament Bracket Challenge!Thank you for being a Patron and supporting this and all our daily podcasts.

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SNME 226 – The champion AEW Deserves

This week, Mike McGuire catches up with the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer to break down the recent WWE NXT Releases. They also talk about how NXT’s talent business model may be changing to more of a short-term program, and how the WWE Stadium experiment could go, as well as more in-depth conversation about AEW/NJPW’s “Forbidden Door” PPV.

Also, SNME Original, Dan “The Mouth” Lovranski along with All Elite Weekly co-host Joe Aguinaldo join Mike as our AEW enthusiasts to talk all about the status of AEW as a whole, what they love as fans, and the two take sides on who would be the better champion for AEW moving forward.

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SNME 225 – Forbidden DoOrton

This week, we talk all about AEW x NJPW’s “Forbidden Door” Pay-Per-View.  Could Pat McAfee be “primed” to go to Amazon? A Miro Update and more are on the way!

Mike McGuire walks through some of the New Japan Roster with the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer and talk about who could be a part of what could be AEW’s most ambitious Pay-Per-View offering to date!

Also, the guys tackle stories this week including the continued Bret Hart/FTR alliance, and Dave joins Mike for a second segment, chronicling the career of Randy Orton who marks his 20th year working for WWE!

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SNME 224 United Federations

It’s the long weekend for many, but we don’t take a break when it comes to giving you the latest goings on in pro wrestling! From the late-breaking announcement that Bret “Hitman” Hart will be managing FTR at an independent show to WWE adding multiple STADIUM dates onto their calendar this year, things are definitely picking up.

As always, Mike McGuire is joined by The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer, as they discuss these news items, as well as potential good news for AEW following their huge title match on Rampage this past Friday, and Dave gives us a great look at the career of Shinjiro Otani, who is recovering after surgery following being paralyzed in the ring in Japan last week.

Plus, SNME Panelists Matt Ederer and Joe Aguinaldo chime in on Tony Khan over-apologizing, MJF Cooling Off, and is an AEW/ROH/NJPW Super-fed a good idea? Check it out now

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SNME 223 – Acknowledge Wee(Man)

This week, all eyes are on Roman Reigns and who is in line to challenge the Tribal Chief.

Mike McGuire chats with Dave Meltzer about title unifications, as well as whether or not WWE is once again tightening the roster along with its championships.

Then, Boris Aguilar and Joe Aguinaldo from the SNME Podcast network discuss a lot of the latest happenings, including the take from many fans that Sami Zayn may have provided the greatest “entertainment” match with the Jackass Crew on WrestleMania night two!

Also, Angel Garza says wrestling fans are too critical – are we?

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SNME Bonus: WrestleMania 38 Sunday AfterParty

Join Mike McGuire, Mark Andrada, and Boris Roberto Aguilar as they run through WrestleMania Sunday including:

Being VERY entertained by the Sunday night
Johnny Knoxville surprising us
PPat McAfee, Austin Theory, Vince McMahon and STONE COLD putting on a show
What’s next for your new unified World Champion
AND MUCH MORE

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SNME 222: A ‘Mania Nightmare

It’s a fresh show smack dab in the middle of the most STUPENDOUS 2 day WrestleMania of all time! Mike McGuire and Dave Meltzer talk ALL about Cody Rhodes, what WAS known going in, what was a fake out, and hypothosize about what could be next for a son of a son of a plumber!

In the patreon version, Mike and Dave talk much more about WrestleMania’s night one, and go into a deep dive on the significance of FTR defeating the Briscoes in the tag dream match of the decade, and what comes next with the Young Bucks and more!

Also, SNME Founder JASON AGNEW is back as he and Mike talk all about the surprises, the fun, and the STUPENDOUSNESS!

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