Fight Game: AEW Dynamite & WWE NXT recaps, Punk, Moxley, Jericho

John LaRocca was out again this week, but Paul Fontaine came to the rescue. Paul and I talked about CM Punk and AEW Rampage for Friday. We also wondered if NXT TakeOver is being overlooked this weekend. We then go over NXT from Tuesday and AEW Dynamite from Wednesday.

Also on this week’s show:

  • What’s CM Punk’s match at All Out?
  • Was this a good go-home show to build for NXT TakeOver?
  • Cameron Grimes as a babyface
  • The Young Bucks as heels
  • Do you like InDex or are you embarrassed watching?

During the show, we mention that we’re recording a livestream on our YouTube page right after AEW Rampage. You can set a reminder if you want to join us.

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Fight Game: Adam Cole, AEW’s ceiling, Dynamite and NXT recaps

On this week’s edition of the Fight Game Podcast, John LaRocca is back. John and I discussed the NXT situation and Adam Cole’s free agency, as well as whether AEW has another few levels they can get to. Then we do our regular analysis of NXT and Dynamite.

Also on this week’s show:

  • We wonder how some of the recent NXT vignettes even make it to production.
  • We talk about the head-scratching booking of Ilja Dragunov.
  • We discuss whether the Five Labours of Jericho have us more excited for the last match or not.
  • We talk about some of the things that didn’t make too much sense on AEW Dynamite.

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Fight Game: CM Punk, Bray Wyatt, NXT and Dynamite recaps

John LaRocca had to miss the recording of our show at the last minute, but Paul Fontaine saved the day. Paul and I hit on a few newsworthy pro wrestling topics and then go over NXT from Tuesday and AEW Dynamite from Wednesday.

On this week’s show:

  • Paul and I wondered if Bray Wyatt would fit in AEW.
  • We looked at CM Punk as a giant draw in 2021.
  • We talked about an up and down NXT.
  • We went over an up and down (though in different ways) AEW Dynamite.
  • We learned of Bobby Eaton’s passing right as we were about to finish recording. 

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Fight Game: Vince McMahon & NXT, Kross vs. Joe, Fyter Fest night two

John LaRocca and I are back with the Fight Game Podcast as we go over NXT from Tuesday and AEW Dynamite from Wednesday.

On this week’s show:

  • We open up talking about Karrion Kross losing on Raw and question why it even happened.
  • We talk about all the buzz surrounding CM Punk and Bryan Danielson.
  • We go over NXT including Samoa Joe and Karrion Kross, Hit Row & Legado Del Fantasma, and Cameron Grimes.
  • Lastly, we talk about Fyter Fest night two with Jon Moxley facing Lance Archer in the main event and the debut of Nick Gage on AEW TV.

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Fight Game: Fyter Fest, Joe & Kross, Remembering Mr. Wonderful

John LaRocca and I are back with the Fight Game Podcast as we go over NXT from Tuesday and AEW Dynamite from Wednesday.

On this week’s show:

  • We first talk about “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff’s passing and John shares some of his memories.
  • We look forward to Jeff Cobb’s match with Kazuchika Okada.
  • We talk about NXT, which was a really good episode when it comes to setting things up down the line, and give our likes and dislikes about the show.
  • And then we go over a really fun AEW Dynamite show with a hot crowd and a hot main event. 

John and I are going to be on Antonio “The Promise” Thomas’ video version of his “Left My Wallet” show which will be on the F4WOnline YouTube channel soon. You can also check out our Fight Game Media YouTube channel. Give them both a subscribe.

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Fight Game: AEW Road Rager, NXT Great American Bash, Malakai Black

John LaRocca and I are back with the Fight Game Podcast as we go over NXT from Tuesday and AEW Dynamite from Wednesday.

On this week’s show:

  • We talk about the really good wrestling matches on NXT’s Great American Bash show, with the main event and the opener being the best matches.
  • We disagree on Karion Kross and his performance as champion so far. We also break down the Hit Row performance.
  • We talk about AEW Dynamite’s Road Rager, which had a hot crowd and a really good debut but was maybe not the best in-ring show.
  • We talk about the long Kenny Omega/Hangman Page storyline.

If you are interested in getting together with members of the F4W Empire for events including next year’s convention, join our new Facebook group as there are already discussions in the group about going to live shows.

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Fight Game: Pro wrestling in 2021, NXT UK, Diamond Mine

John LaRocca and I are back with the Fight Game Podcast as we go over some of the happenings in the world of pro wrestling. 

On this week’s show:

  • We talk about the idea of what pro wrestling in 2021 is and how the business has changed.
  • We say goodbye to NXT UK as a regular segment on the show as AEW Dynamite comes back next week, but we talk about some fun segments including Noam Dar’s Supernova Sessions.
  • We look at the Diamond Mine debuting on NXT, Austin Theory coming into his own, and a very good main event. 

If you are interested in getting together with members of the F4W Empire for events including next year’s convention, join our new Facebook group.

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Fight Game: Omega/Jungle Boy, NXT UK, Samoa Joe on NXT

John LaRocca and I are back with the Fight Game Podcast as we go over some of the happenings in the world of pro wrestling. 

On this week’s show:

  • We talk about the upcoming Kenny Omega vs. Jungle Boy AEW World Championship match. 
  • We look at last week’s NXT UK show with the fantastic Kay Lee Ray vs. Meiko Satomura NXT UK Women’s Championship match.
  • We review Tuesday night’s NXT, giving our likes and dislikes on the show. We’re usually close in our review, but not this week. We didn’t recap NXT TakeOver: In Your House, but we did so earlier in the week and that specific segment is on YouTube if you want to hear our thoughts.
  • Lastly, we take a look at this weekend’s Hell in a Cell PPV.

If you are interested in getting together with members of the F4W Empire for events including next year’s convention, join our new Facebook group.

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Fight Game: In Your House preview, NXT UK, Jeff Cobb, Bret Hart doc

John LaRocca and I are back with the Fight Game Podcast as we go over some of the happenings in the world of pro wrestling.

On this week’s show:

  • We talk about the top two matches from NJPW Dominion and specifically about the performance of one of John’s best friends, Jeff Cobb.
  • We give our thoughts on the Bret Hart A&E documentary, which was one of the best of the year.
  • With AEW Dynamite on Fridays for the next few weeks, we’ll review NXT UK. Our first recap is from last week’s show.
  • We go over our likes and dislikes from Tuesday’s NXT and then preview this weekend’s TakeOver: In Your House special.

If you are interested in getting together with members of the F4W Empire for events including next year’s convention, join our new Facebook group.

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