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Squared Circle Spotlight

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 79

Welcome to Squared Circle Spotlight! We put the spotlight on wrestling but where it goes from there is anyone's guess!!!

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🇩🇪 Germany - wrestling
02/09/2026
#19
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01/09/2026
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31/08/2026
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30/08/2026
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The Secret Curse of WWE's Next Hulk Hogan | Make It Make Sense

Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Duration 47:15

Hulk Hogan wasn't just WWE's biggest star — for an entire generation, he was professional wrestling.So when the Hogan era began coming to an end, Vince McMahon faced an enormous question:Who could possibly replace him?In this episode of Make It Make Sense, the Squared Circle Spotlight crew looks back at the wrestlers who were expected to become wrestling's next massive superstar.From the incredible "what if" of Magnum T.A., to Vince McMahon reportedly seeing superstar potential in Tom Magee, the all-out push of Lex Luger, the controversial championship run of Diesel, and finally the rise of Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels.Were these wrestlers really failures?Did WWE fail them?Or was the real problem believing that another Hulk Hogan could ever exist?Maybe there was a curse surrounding "The Next Hulk Hogan" after all — just not the one we thought.🥤 DUBBY ENERGY: Use promo code SCS for 10% off your order!Subscribe to Squared Circle Spotlight for more wrestling debates, stories and deep dives.#WWE #aew #wweraw #smackdown #aewdynamite #HulkHogan #LexLuger #Diesel #BretHart #ShawnMichaels #WWF #WrestlingHistory #ProWrestling

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Blackheart Lio Rush: Bad Gimmick or Brilliant?

Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Duration 29:11

Is Blackheart Lio Rush a bad gimmick… or one of the most interesting character reinventions in wrestling right now?Lio Rush has completely transformed himself with the Blackheart — white contacts, blood, a darker presentation and a character unlike anything we've seen from him before.But while some of us LOVE what Lio is doing, there are questions about just how far this character can actually go.Is Blackheart a brilliant reinvention? Is it more style than substance? Can the character evolve enough to have long-term potential?On this episode of Bad Gimmicks, Better Merch, the Squared Circle Spotlight crew debates Blackheart Lio Rush and ultimately answers one question:BAD GIMMICK… OR BRILLIANT?🔥 Use promo code **SCS** at Dubby Energy for 10% off your order!#AEW #LioRush #Blackheart #AEWDynamite #Wrestling #wwe #wweraw #smackdown

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No Holds Barred: The Craziest Wrestling Movie Ever Made? | Hulk Hogan vs Zeus

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 55:43

Hulk Hogan. Zeus. Tiny Lister. Exploding TV sets. The infamous "DOOKIE!" scene.This week on Make It Make Sense, we're diving into No Holds Barred—the 1989 wrestling movie that somehow became a cult classic despite critics absolutely destroying it.Want to watch the movie before or after listening to our discussion?👉 Watch No Holds Barred here:https://youtu.be/V9VOkwjWh90?si=jNGoQN4LbwJ4AGDrWas this movie a disaster? A masterpiece? Or both?Join the Squared Circle Spotlight crew as we break down the wildest moments, the over-the-top characters, the ridiculous plot, and why wrestling fans still can't stop talking about it decades later.💩 What's that smell?💪 Hulk Hogan at peak Hulkamania😡 Zeus terrorizing everyone📺 Mr. Brell losing his mind🎬 Wrestling movie madness at its finestLet us know in the comments:Is No Holds Barred a terrible movie... or a wrestling masterpiece?🔔 Subscribe for weekly wrestling discussions, bad gimmicks, bizarre wrestling stories, and everything happening in the world of professional wrestling.#WWE #HulkHogan #NoHoldsBarred #Zeus #WrestlingMovies #SquaredCircleSpotlight

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The Tragic Downfall Of WWE’s First Diva | Sunny | Make It Make Sense

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 • Duration 53:33

This week on Make It Make Sense, we cover one of the most tragic stories in wrestling history:The rise… and complete downfall… of WWE’s first diva, Sunny.Before the Divas era, before social media influencers, and before WWE fully understood the power of personality and sex appeal, Sunny became one of the biggest stars in wrestling — and one of the first true internet celebrities.But over the years, the story spiraled into arrests, addiction, controversy, public meltdowns, and eventually real-life tragedy.How did one of wrestling’s biggest success stories become one of its darkest cautionary tales?💬 Let us know in the comments:Was Sunny failed by wrestling culture… or were the bad decisions ultimately her own?

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How Ricochet Became Wrestling’s Most Hated Man | Bad Gimmicks Better Merch

Friday, May 22, 2026 • Duration 33:53

This week on Bad Gimmicks Better Merch, we dive into one of the weirdest stories in modern wrestling:How did Ricochet — one of the most athletic wrestlers on the planet — become one of the most polarizing and hated names in wrestling discourse?From his rise as an untouchable indie superstar and Prince Puma in Lucha Underground… to the awkward promos, internet backlash, AEW/WWE tribalism, and nonstop social media discourse… we break down how Ricochet somehow became wrestling’s favorite punching bag.Is the hate deserved?Or did Ricochet become a victim of modern wrestling fandom?🔥 Topics Covered:Ricochet’s indie/NXT risePrince Puma and Lucha UndergroundWhy fans turned on RicochetAEW vs WWE discoursePromo criticismModern wrestling fandomSocial media backlash“Great wrestler, no character?” debate

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WWE Actually Thought This Was A Good Idea?! | Make It Make Sense

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • Duration 30:07

In 1998, WWE decided to take scripted wrestling… and turn it into a real fighting tournament.What could possibly go wrong?In this episode of Make It Make Sense, we break down the infamous Brawl For All tournament — the backstage politics, the real knockouts, the injuries, Vince Russo’s role in creating it, JBL’s involvement, Bart Gunn accidentally ruining WWE’s plans, and the infamous Butterbean fight that somehow made the entire thing even worse.This wasn’t just a bad idea…It may have been WWE’s dumbest idea EVER.🔥 Topics Covered:Why Vince Russo created the Brawl For AllJBL and backstage “tough guy” cultureDr. Death Steve Williams being the planned winnerBart Gunn shocking everyoneReal knockouts and injuriesThe Butterbean WrestleMania disasterWhy the tournament completely backfired

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The Plane Ride From Hell Was Even Worse Than You Remember | Make It Make Sense

Monday, May 11, 2026 • Duration 32:53

This week marked the anniversary of one of the wildest—and darkest—stories in wrestling history: The Plane Ride From Hell.

From Brock Lesnar and Mr. Perfect nearly fighting through the plane… to Ric Flair walking the aisle in nothing but his robe… to Goldust singing over the intercom while Scott Hall passed out in his seat… this flight sounded less like a WWE charter and more like complete chaos at 30,000 feet.

In this episode of Make It Make Sense, we break down:

what actually happened on the infamous flight
how the locker room culture spiraled out of control
why so many people treated this insanity as “normal”
and how the story became one of wrestling’s most controversial legends

🔥 Topics Covered:

Brock Lesnar vs Mr. Perfect
Ric Flair controversy
Goldust’s drunken singing
Scott Hall during the flight
WWE locker room culture in the early 2000s
Dark Side of the Ring’s Plane Ride From Hell episode

💬 Let us know in the comments:
What’s the craziest Plane Ride From Hell story you’ve ever heard?

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How Did WWE Slam Attax Have More Personality Than Jack Swagger?

Thursday, May 7, 2026 • Duration 26:37

Jack Swagger had the push, the look, the “Real American” gimmick… and somehow it still never clicked.

In this episode of Bad Gimmicks, Better Merch, we break down why WWE’s attempt to turn Jack Swagger into the next big patriotic star completely fell flat—and why the WWE Slam Attax card game somehow had more personality than the gimmick itself.

We also open up a pack of WWE Slam Attax cards and revisit one of the weirdest and most nostalgic pieces of WWE merch from the 2010s.

🔥 In this episode:

Why the “Real American” Jack Swagger gimmick failed
WWE trying to force Swagger into the main event scene
The history of WWE Slam Attax
Opening WWE Slam Attax cards live
Why the merch was honestly more entertaining than the character

💬 Let us know in the comments:
What’s your favorite weird piece of WWE merch… and was Jack Swagger ever going to work?

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Make It Make Sense: What Went Wrong With The Wyatt Sicks?

Monday, May 4, 2026 • Duration 33:33

WWE had something special with the Wyatt Sicks… so how did it fall apart so fast?In this episode, we break down everything that went wrong—from confusing storytelling and lack of direction to the impossible expectations tied to Bray Wyatt’s legacy. This wasn’t just another gimmick that failed… this was something that should have worked.So what happened?Welcome to Make It Make Sense—where we try to figure out why wrestling does the dumbest things possible.🔥 Topics Covered:Why the Wyatt Sicks never found a clear identityWWE’s obsession with mystery over payoffThe pressure of following Bray WyattHow inconsistent booking killed the momentum💬 Let us know in the comments:Did WWE drop the ball with the Wyatt Sicks… or was this doomed from the start?

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All Elite Wrestling Blood & Guts Figures… and Why Matt Riddle Can’t Stay Out of His Own Way

Thursday, April 23, 2026 • Duration 36:09

This week on Bad Gimmicks, Better Merch, we’re diving into the wild world of All Elite Wrestling collectibles—specifically the Blood & Guts figures 👀

Are they awesome… or just a little TOO much?

But things really heat up when we shift gears to Matt Riddle. There’s no denying the talent—but at what point does it get overshadowed by everything else?

👇 In this episode:
🔥 Breaking down the AEW Blood & Guts figure line
😬 Where these figures hit (and miss)
👀 The ongoing saga of Matt Riddle
💀 Why it feels like he just can’t stay out of his own way

Is it bad gimmicks… or better merch? And is Riddle his own biggest problem?

Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇

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