The Wrestling with the Willey's podcast discusses the challenges of keeping up with monthly pay-per-views and the length of WWE events. They review the matches from the Queen and King of the Ring pay-per-view, including the kickoff show, Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan, and the triple threat match. They express frustration with the lack of build-up for the women's tag titles and speculate on Becky Lynch's future. They also discuss the potential shift in storytelling with WWE's move to Netflix. The conversation touches on the importance of storytelling and the impact of social media on wrestling narratives. In this conversation, Joshua and Jeremy discuss their thoughts on various wrestling matches and storylines. They express their dislike for Nia Jax's wrestling style and lack of concern for the safety of her opponents. They also discuss the booking decisions and match outcomes of the King and Queen of the Ring tournament. The conversation veers into a discussion about Logan Paul's involvement in wrestling and the state of the industry. They also mention their other content, such as music video reactions and video game streams.

Takeaways

• The hosts struggle to keep up with monthly pay-per-views and the length of WWE events.
• There is frustration with the lack of build-up for the women's tag titles and the short reigns of champions.
• Speculation arises about Becky Lynch's future in WWE and the potential shift in storytelling with WWE's move to Netflix.
• The hosts emphasize the importance of storytelling in wrestling and discuss the impact of social media on wrestling narratives. Nia Jax's wrestling style and lack of concern for her opponents' safety is a major issue
• The booking decisions and match outcomes of the King and Queen of the Ring tournament were surprising
• Logan Paul's involvement in wrestling is controversial and not well-received by some fans
• AEW is gaining popularity and is seen as a competitor to WWE
• The hosts also discuss their other content, such as music video reactions and video game streams

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Challenges of Keeping Up with Monthly Pay-Per-Views

13:45 Speculation on Becky Lynch's Future in WWE

15:49 The Importance of Storytelling in Wrestling

23:00 Frustration with the Lack of Build-Up for Women's Tag Titles

27:41 Concerns about Nia Jax's wrestling style

32:14 Dealing with negativity on social media

36:08 Randy Orton's fun character change

37:24 Gunther winning the King of the Ring

42:47 Criticism of Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul's match

46:53 AEW's rushed pay-per-view schedule

50:06 AEW's storytelling and wrestler freedom

53:06 Upcoming content: podcasts, reactions, and video game streams

54:38 Call to action: visit the website and engage with the content

The Wrestling with the Willeys podcast discusses the Backlash 2024 edition. The hosts note that the pay-per-view had only five matches and lasted three hours. They discuss the matches, including the Bloodline vs. Kevin Owens and Randy Orton, Bailey vs. Naomi and Tiffany Stratton, Damien Priest vs. Jey Uso, and more. They comment on the crowd's energy and the lack of continuity with storylines from WrestleMania. The hosts also mention the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The conversation covers various topics related to wrestling, including the potential push of Jey Uso, the Bloodline Civil War storyline, the performance of Jade Cargill, the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, and the future AEW pay-per-view events. The hosts also discuss the differences between WWE and AEW storylines and the potential matches and outcomes for the upcoming events.

Takeaways

• Backlash 2024 had only five matches and lasted three hours.
• The crowd was energetic and engaged throughout the pay-per-view.
• There was a lack of continuity with storylines from WrestleMania.
• The hosts predicted the winners of the matches.
• The upcoming King and Queen of the Ring event was mentioned. Jey Uso deserves a push and may win the title in the future
• The bloodline civil war storyline is intriguing and could lead to Roman Reigns turning face
• Jade Cargill still needs improvement in her wrestling skills
• The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments are ongoing and have potential exciting matchups
• AEW and WWE have different approaches to storytelling
• Upcoming AEW pay-per-view events include Double or Nothing and King and Queen of the Ring

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

04:29 Energetic Crowd and Lack of Continuity

09:59 Matches and the Upcoming King and Queen of the Ring Event

26:12 Assessing Jade Cargill's Performance

28:11 The King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments

34:26 Comparing AEW and WWE Storylines

43:22 Upcoming AEW & WWE Pay-Per-View Events

Summary

AEW's Dynasty pay-per-view received mixed reviews, with many matches being forgettable. Chris Jericho's win over Hook in an FTW rules match was criticized, as Jericho's constant presence on every pay-per-view is becoming tiresome. The match between Willow Nightingale and Julia Hart for the TBS Championship was predictable, setting up a future rematch with Mercedes Mone'. Roderick Strong retained the title against Kyle O'Reilly in a match that lacked buildup. The House of Black faced Adam Copeland, Eddie Kingston, and Mark Briscoe in a six-man tag match, but the outcome did not have much impact. Kazuchika Okada defeated PAC for the Continental Championship in a lengthy match. Overall, the pay-per-view lacked standout moments and failed to deliver on expectations. The conversation covers various matches and storylines from the AEW Dynasty pay-per-view event. The hosts discuss the absence of Britt Baker and speculate on her return and potential feuds. They praise the match between Brian Danielson and Will Ospreay as one of the best in recent years. They also discuss the ladder match between The Young Bucks and FTR for the tag team titles. The hosts express their disappointment with the overall quality of the event and criticize AEW for focusing too much on negative comments and not delivering a consistently good product.

Takeaways

• Chris Jericho's constant presence on every pay-per-view is becoming tiresome
• The matches lacked buildup and did not have significant impact
• The pay-per-view failed to deliver standout moments
• Predictable outcomes set up future rematches and storylines Speculation on Britt Baker's absence and potential return
• Praise for the Brian Danielson vs. Will Ospreay match
• Disappointment with the overall quality of the AEW Dynasty pay-per-view
• Criticism of AEW's focus on negative comments and lack of consistent quality

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts

09:06 Kazuchika Okada vs. PAC for the Continental Championship

11:18 The House of Black vs. Adam Copeland, Eddie Kingston, and Mark Briscoe

20:20 Chris Jericho vs. Hook in an FTW Rules Match

23:46 Willow Nightingale vs. Julia Hart for the TBS Championship

24:09 The Mystery of Britt Baker's Absence

25:50 The Epic Match: Brian Danielson vs. Will Ospreay

34:38 The Disappointing AEW Dynasty Pay-Per-View

37:19 AEW's Focus on Negative Comments