Wrestling Tonight: WWE BACKLASH Fallout | Jeff Cobb Debuts in WWE | MLP Crowns New Champions | NJPW Resurgence Shakes Up Title Scene
Welcome to Wrestling Tonight, your weekly dive into the biggest stories across the wrestling world! This week, we recap WWE Backlash 2025, where Jeff Cobb made a surprise debut to assist Jacob Fatu in retaining the U.S. Title, Gunther overwhelmed Pat McAfee, and Lyra Valkyria edged out Becky Lynch in a standout Women’s Intercontinental Title match. While the show had its moments, repeated interference and uneven pacing left some fans split. We also spotlight Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s Northern Rising event from Toronto—an impressive showcase that saw Josh Alexander win the Canadian Championship and Gisele Shaw become the inaugural MLP Canadian Women’s Champion. With Mauro Ranallo and Don Callis on commentary, MLP made a strong statement about its place on the North American scene. Over in California, NJPW Resurgence delivered a loaded card. AZM stunned Mercedes Moné and Mina Shirakawa to win the STRONG Women’s Championship, while the IWGP World Title match between Hirooki Goto and Zack Sabre Jr. ended in a controversial double pin. United Empire claimed STRONG tag gold, and the generational BULLET CLUB rift deepened. Quick hitters include WWE’s Night of Champions announcement for Saudi Arabia, AEW confirming Dynamite 300 for July 2 in Ontario, California, and the launch of AEW’s “Grand Slam Mexico” week. Plus: Becky Lynch talks acting, MJF, and her current goals, while Shelton Benjamin publicly responds to Hulk Hogan’s latest name flub. Support Wrestling Tonight by joining our Patreon for just $2.99/month at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern and follow us @turnbuckletavern for all the latest. Until next week, stay out of the alley and away from the pork and beans—God luck and good speed.
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The Turnbuckle Debate #230
Our guest this week is wrestling media personality, Ella Jay! Join us as we ask which recent release will be have biggest blow/impact on WWE’s future; Dakota Kai: where should she end up following her WWE release? AEW, TNA, STARDOM, other; and who should take the title off of Moxley: Hangman or Ospreay? It's going to be a fun week here at The Tavern, so make sure you don't miss anything and go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!
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AEW Dynamite: Hangman And Ospreay Face To Face | Death Riders In Young Bucks Locker Room | Lashley Will Have An Answer For MJF Next Week
It's Thursday, and you know what that means! It is time to walk through those Tavern doors and order up a round of professional wrestling coverage from The Two Bad Chads! This week we talk AEW and all the happenings of the week! Make sure you go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern for all your Tavern needs!
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Rawdown #178: Recent WWE Releases | Backlash Preview | Del Rio Signs With WWE
The RAWDOWN boys discuss all of the news coming out of RAW and Smackdown and get you caught up on all of the news happening inside and outside the ropes in WWE. Everything is on the table. This is just the tip of the iceberg with all of the stories and news going on in the WWE. Let's talk about it and everything else in the WWE Universe! WWE RAW, WWE Smackdown, NXT... It's all there! Come get your best weekly fix for all things WWE on The RAWDOWN, right here at The Turnbuckle Tavern! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, SHARE, & CLICK THE BELL! TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Go to patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern to join our Patreon for only $2.99/mo!
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Wrestling Tonight: WWE BACKLASH PREVIEW | HOGAN’S RAF LAUNCH | DARBY ALLIN KICK FLIPS AT 20,958 FT
Welcome to Episode 123 of Wrestling Tonight! This week’s focus is WWE Backlash, featuring John Cena defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against longtime rival Randy Orton. Other matches include Lyra Valkyria defending the Women’s Intercontinental title against Becky Lynch, Pat McAfee’s in-ring return against Gunther, Jey Uso facing Logan Paul for the World Heavyweight Championship, and Jacob Fatu defending the United States Championship in a four-way match with Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, and Damian Priest. Elsewhere, Hulk Hogan introduces Real American Freestyle (RAF), a new promotion debuting on August 30, emphasizing unscripted, athletic-based storytelling. WWE faces escalating legal matters, as additional plaintiffs join the ongoing ring boy lawsuit against the company, and Dr. Carlon Colker files a defamation lawsuit tied to the Janel Grant case. AEW’s Darby Allin completed a record-setting kickflip at Mount Everest. Buddy Matthews is nearing his AEW return following injury, while wrestling legend Meiko Satomura officially retires after a 30-year career. We’ll also cover news and updates from NJPW, TNA, and more. Follow the show on Patreon.com/theturnbuckletavern and on social media @turnbuckletavern for the latest updates. God luck and good speed!
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