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SMARKY GEEKS EPISODE 189: On the Road, Throwing Bombs

Hosted by Franky DeJesus & John Turiano

After a long hiatus, the boys are back recording on the road to Terrificon in Connecticut

TNA SLAMMIVERSARY Review:

A quick but sharp breakdown of TNA’s latest PPV.

Hulk Hogan’s Death & Legacy:

The gloves come off. John wants to honor the career, the pop culture influence, the big matches. Franky? He’s not here to airbrush history. Hogan’s wrestling achievements don’t wash away the racism, the MAGA cosplay, or the way he worked the business for himself above all else. A raw, no-BS conversation about how wrestling remembers its “heroes.” and how to balance admiration with criticism

SummerSlam Speedrun:

The Smarky Geeks hit the highlights, lowlights, and weird choices from WWE’s biggest summer show

Brock Lesnar Returns… :

He’s back at SummerSlam, and Franky’s already over it. The guys unpack the whys and whatnots

ESPN Buys WWE PPV Rights:

WWE PPVs are moving to ESPN’s streaming service, and the guys dig into the business play, the money, and how it may affect fans

And More...

SMARKY GEEKS EPISODE 188: The Biggest Heels, Controversies, and Heat in Wrestling!

Hosted by Franky DeJesus and John Turiano

Episode Breakdown:

• Mr. McMahon Netflix Documentary:

Franky and John dive into the Netflix documentary on Vince McMahon. Will it be a raw, no-holds-barred look, or will it smooth over the edges?

• Scott D’Amore's MLP Forged in Excellence – PPV Preview:

With the two-night Forged in Excellence PPV on the horizon(recorded before it aired), Franky and John take a look at Scott D’Amore’s ambitious new project with Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling. What matches should you keep an eye on, and could this be a game-changer for MLP? The guys lay out the stakes and hype up what’s to come.

• Queen of Villains: Dump Matsumoto Netflix Review:

Queen of Villains has landed on Netflix, highlighting the legendary Dump Matsumoto. Franky and John give their spoiler-free takes and whether it lives up to the legend’s reputation.

• Janel Grant Update:

The Smarky Geeks bring you an update on the Janel Grant case.

• Dominik Mysterio Heat Check:

Dominik Mysterio is heating up the wrestling scene, but is it all deserved? Or Manufactured? Franky and John dive into why Dominik is getting mixed reactions, whether he’s making waves.

• WWE's New Diva Era?:

There’s chatter about WWE possibly entering a new “Diva” era. The Smarky Geeks discuss whether this could revitalize the women’s division or if it risks undoing years of progress. Is this move right for WWE, or is it all just talk?

• Triple H and Controversial Allegations:

With recent discussions around Triple H’s past and present allegations of racial bias surfacing, Franky and John tackle this topic, exploring whether these claims hold weight and the impact they could have on WWE’s current direction.

• WWE Bad Blood review: was it bad blood?…

• And Much More!

These 2 dopes are back. Listen as they pontificate on the news of wrestling, The Tuesday Night War and it's results, Tony Khan's tweets, NWA TV deals, Vince McMahon out of power?, CM Punk deals?, Sting's retirement at AEW REVOLUTION 2023, PWi Women's 250, AEW MJF story dealing with antisemitism, Kota Ibushi's AEW deal, TNA is back! then it is the main event, The Saturday Night War, where they talk about 2 wrestling shows going head to head. Today, it's AEW COLLISION and IMPACT BOUND FOR GLORY! And more! it's a fun episode. Enjoy!

...Or when they brace for deep IMPACT!

After reviewing IMPACT PPV Rebellion, The Smarks go over some news for this week in wrestling, A possible deal between MLW and WWE NXT, NHL winning the Wednesday War?, Andrade's challenge to Kenny Omega, Tessa Blanchard AEW rumors, and more, Then another round of the Wednesday Night Smarks(New name pending), where we shoot review NXT and AEW Dynamite against each other.

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...Or when they put it all in garbage bags!

The Smarks go over some news for this week in wrestling, HHH comment on "imaginary" war, Mickie James receives care package from WWE, Daniel Bryan retirement?, MLW on VICE, Steve Mongo McMichaels reveals he is battling ALS,  EC3 health issues, and more , Then another round of the Wednesday Night Smarks(New name pending), where we shoot review NXT and AEW Dynamite against each other.

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...Or when they suffer PTSD from the Wednesday War!

The Smarks go over some news for this week in wrestling, The annual WWE releases, Where they could they land, Pat McAfee on commentary for Smackdown, Ivelisse possibly parting ways with AEW, Mauro Ranallo coming back to wrestling for IMPACT, WrestleMania night 2 is reviewed and more, Then another round of the Wednesday Night Smarks(New name pending), where we shoot review NXT and AEW Dynamite against each other.

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...Or when they learn war is good for absolutely nothing!

Review heavy episode! It's the last day of the Wednesday Night War!, Who won the war? Listen as they do the last round of the Wednesday Night Smarks(New name pending), where we shoot review NXT(Takeover Stand and Deliver, Nights 1 and 2) and AEW Dynamite against each other. When then review the first night of WWE WrestleMania 37. 

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Smarky Geeks Episode 85

...Or when Wednesday is for Winners!

In what was supposed to be an abbreviated show, The Smarks say goodbye to a friend, they pontificate over the new IWGP World title for NJPW, They preview both nights of NXT Takerover: Stand and Deliver and WrestleMania and more, Then another round of the Wednesday Night Smarks(New name pending), where we shoot review NXT and AEW Dynamite against each other.

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 ...Or when John twerks for Franky! 

The Smarks go over some news for this week in wrestling, Charlotte Flair update, Andrade Update, Road Dogg's health emergency, More fun with the WWE Network and Peacock debacle, They review WWE Fastlane, NWA Back For The Attack, NWA Powerrr,  and more, Then another round of the Wednesday Night Smarks, where we shoot review NXT and AEW Dynamite against each other. 

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...Or when they get (Pea)cocked blocked!

The Smarks go over some wrestling news, NXT Covid-19 outbreak, Marty Scurll update, WWE on Peacock, WrestleMania hosts announced, Kenny Omega update, AEW Dark: Elevation is reviewed, Paul Wight on Commentary, and more Then they do another round of the Wednesday Night Smarks, where they shoot review NXT and AEW Dynamite against each other...

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