The Trish and Sarah Wrestling Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to Episode 25! Trish and Sarah start off with a robust discussion of AEW's All In at Wembley Stadium, covering title changes, crowd reactions, and the live fan experience. (0:37) Then they turn to the recent re-signing of Swerve Strickland, WWE's comments about "market value" and the discourse that resulted (52:45). Finally a discussion of WWE, the rumors of a potential performance center in Las Vegas, and the events of Bash in Berlin (1:26:31). Plus, your hosts make their first official apology!

Trish and Sarah return for Episode 24 and start off with an update on the Janel Grant lawsuit (00:37), and then discuss how WWE is changing how it counterprograms AEW while not leaving themselves open to anti-trust allegations (7:17). Then onto the recent USA Today article about the TNA/WWE relationship, and a discussion about how TNA is benefitting from working with WWE and how that compares to TNA's relationship with AEW (16:07). They also discuss Tony Khan's recent comments about contract tampering, AEW's history of adding time for injury, and the potential moves in and out of AEW (32:41). Then we move on to the announcement of All In 2025 and what it means for AEW, businesswise (1:00:31). Finally a quick check in about next week's All In at Wembley Stadium (1:10:18) before we wrap up with a discussion of NJPW's G1! (1:37:22)

It's Episode 16, and Trish and Sarah are back to discuss the AEW Dynasty PPV and Swerve Strickland's historic win as the first black AEW Men's World Champion. They discuss his match, the follow up on Dynamite and Collision, and the potential pitfalls that lay ahead. (0:52) Then it's over to the Elite and their attack on AEW President Tony Khan. Your hosts discuss the savvy way AEW rolled this into NFL draft coverage, the opportunities to further the storyline in Winnipeg, and what this story can do for Jack Perry (40:45). Then Trish and Sarah answer listener questions about AEW's ratings, upcoming TV deal negotiations, and booking challenges. Then we check in on WWE and their media strategy, recent releases, and discuss updates on the Janel Grant lawsuit and if the coverage has had any impact on the culture of pro wrestling (1:28:21).

What a week! Trish and Sarah start out with covering Mania Weekend--the end of Cody's story, the centering of Paul Levesque, and the likelihood of WWE growth moving forward. (0:43) Then, it's time to roll the tape as we switch gears to AEW and the airing of the All In Backstage footage. Was it the right choice to do it on TV? Did it further the Young Bucks/FTR feud? How did it impact Jack Perry's appearance on Windy City Riot? We get into all that, and answer a few listener questions on AEW's future and potential upcoming title reigns. (31:06) Then it's over to New Japan and the IWGP title change. What will Mox's win mean for Naito, the Musketeers and NJPW as a whole? (1:27:13)

and Sarah and Trish break down exactly why!

Trish and Sarah have gotten a couple of really great listener questions, and this week, they respond! First up is Ratings 101 - your hosts walk you through some of the basics, explain the pitfalls around interpreting it, and discuss who is looking at this data and what they're using it for and how it impacts the perception of AEW (0:36). Then they tackle the question of How Often Should a Champion Wrestle? (1:04:15) Finally, they wrap things up with a conversation about the impact of worked shoots (1:17:02) and make some predictions about upcoming events (1:37:46)!

Your hosts return for Episode 13, and they start out with an update on the Janel Grant lawsuit. Trish and Sarah talk about the name reveals and what WWE knew, and when they knew it (0:36). Then Trish reports back on her recent trip to Japan, and she and Sarah answer a listener question about the State of NJPW (32:37). Finally, they check in on AEW and the unveiling of the Tag Team tournament. What does it mean to elevate someone, and is anyone doing it well? (1:10:36)

It's Episode 12, and Viva La Revolution! Your hosts review this weekend's pay-per-view, and discuss the success of the Bucks/Sting and Darby match, Hangman's heel turn, and where Ospreay should go next (0:00). Then Trish and Sarah move on to discuss the hiring of Jennifer Pepperman (1:01:28), answer a listener question about wrestling journalism (1:13:09), and finally, a discussion of WWE's recent Elimination Chamber! (1:40:25)

In this installment of Trish and Sarah, our hosts tackle the newest developments in the WWE sex abuse scandal, and new details about the Ashley Massaro case (00:39), examining the recent free agents and their potential impacts of these moves on AEW, NJPW and WWE (29:50) Then it's on to an analysis of AEW's recent ticket sales and comparisons with the historical data (1:33:50). Join us!

It's been a rough week in wrestling, and Trish and Sarah are in no mood for BS. They talk about the facts of the lawsuit against WWE, and discuss the culpability of not just Vince but the other executives and partners involved. They also take a hard look at wrestling media and the failures in how this has been covered, not just this week but long term. After wrapping up with WWE, they move over to AEW (1:32:00) with speculation about Mercedes Mone, Okada, and the new partnership with CMLL.