WrestleWatch Podcast

Nixon Newell & Miranda Alize walk out on AEW booking | WrestleWatch Podcast 11/9/25

This week's discussions:
Nixon Newell & Miranda Alize refuse to work an AEW match- what’s this mean for their free agency?
The Rascalz have their TNA contracts expire this year, where might they end up?
Clark Connors mentions going to America - oh?
Okada announced as Tanahashi’s final opponent - does Gedo hate young people??
Will the AEW National Championship be just another belt or help build the indies again?
Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 71!
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
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The AEW to WWE Championships Pipeline | WrestleWatch Podcast 11/3/25

This week's topics:
"Look at Us" - CM Punk put a spotlight on the breadth of ex-AEW stars who now hold top gold in WWE, we'll analyze it!
Wrestling Switzerland - Sareee goes to Marigold & Stardom in back-to-back days
TNA contracts - a bunch seem to be expiring at the end of this year, and what does it mean to go from WWE to TNA considering the NXT partnership?
Those plus looking at the free agency updates of Wes Lee & The Rascalz, Private Party, Leon Slater and more. Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 70!
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
This episode was recorded on 11/1/25. Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: maritalstreep]
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Nice | WrestleWatch Podcast 10/21/25

A few days late, but we’re back for this week’s podcast! This week’s discussions include what’s going on with legacy acts like AJ Styles, Chris Jericho, and Shinsuke Nakamura with potential free agencies; what prospects like Adam Priest, Man Like Dereiss, Mike D Vecchio, and Zozaya are up to; plus our thoughts on if AI poses a risk to wrestlers and which wrestlers did NOT show up at WrestleDream. Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 69!
This episode was recorded 10/21/25. Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: maritalstreep]
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Santos Escobar: Shortest Free Agency Ever! | WrestleWatch Podcast 10/12/25

This week’s discussions include Santos Escobar having the shortest free agency ever, the latest round of WWE releases including Wes Lee, what’s going on with the WWID program, and updates on Dakota Kai & Isla Dawn. Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 68! WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling.
This episode was recorded live on October 12th, 2025. Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: maritalstreep]
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Andrade: There and Back Again | WrestleWatch Podcast 10/5/25

First the elephant in the room … where was last week’s episode?? Ryan recorded it with returning guest host Luke, and unfortunately Ryan’s audio did not come out fantastically on the recording. If you’d like to watch the livestream on YouTube you can find the link here, but be aware of that audio issue. This week we have Doug back and great audio!
This week’s discussions include Andrade’s return to AEW, will Mercedes Mone’s Floridan opponent be a free agent jumping to AEW, and Sareee’s return to America. Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 67!
This episode was recorded live on 10/5/25. Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: maritalstreep]
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Andrade El Liberado + The Where of Jericho | WrestleWatch Podcast 9/21/25

This week's discussions include Chris Jericho's future, Andrade's release from WWE, Joe Hendry heading out of TNA, and what's been going on with Kiera Hogan and Tetsuya Naito. Plenty to talk about with All Out & Wrestlepalooza, welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 65!
This episode was recorded live on 9/21/25. Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: maritalstreep]
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AJ Stylin' and Profilin' | WrestleWatch Podcast 9/12/25

AJ Styles just teased a retirement!... or teased leaving WWE? We'll discuss that plus the other big free agency updates (Dragon Lee contract, Michael Oku gets an Okada match, Sami Zayn is US Champ and maybe re-signed, and Saraya wants back into WWE) plus the big Saudi-WrestleMania elephant in the room. Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 64!
This episode was recorded live on 9/12/25. Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: maritalstreep]
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As always, here is the updated Free Agency Tracker:

I'm Seeing Double Here, Four AJs! | WrestleWatch Podcast 9/6/25

One AJ is back in WWE long-term while another might be on their way out - we'll chat about both the return of AJ Lee and the possible end of AJ Styles. That plus: Bryan Danielson is with AEW for the long haul by joining commentary, young phenoms getting looks in Bozilla and Adam Priest, and the latest on AEW business moves like how the 2300 residency has gone and the announcement of All Out on HBO Max. Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 63!
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]
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TNA - Total Nonstop Acquisition? | WrestleWatch Podcast 8/16/25

Doug & Ryan chat about Maki Itoh leaving TJPW, a number of rumored European wrestlers finishing their bookings before signing to WWE (Zozaya & Mike D Vecchio), and more happenings in the world of professional wresting. Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 62!

Summerslammed | WrestleWatch Podcast 8/2/25

Doug & Ryan chat about Ace Austin getting interest from WWE, the WWE New Jersey tryouts, a survey of the current AEW & WWE champions to see if any right now are "flight risks," and the similarities and differences between how WWE & AEW talent are winning championships of partner promotions. Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 61!
This episode was recorded on 8/2/25.