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Monarchs of Wrestling
A wrestling show that dives into the landscape of professional wrestling. Get insightful breakdowns from all things wrestling including matches, storylines, and big events. A show where wrestling fans can express thoughtful, entertaining opinions and analyzation of wrestling while also exploring the history of wrestling with Legendary Wrestler of the Week.
- Episodes
- 45
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 17 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
45 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 5 min
AEW WrestleDream Review; Bloodline-946 Intensifies
Episode 151
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WrestleDream Review; Bloodline–946 Intensifies | Monarchs of Wrestling
AEW WrestleDream is in the books! The Playmaker and Cool McCain review Will Ospreay's victory in Clockwork Carnage, Ilja Dragunov's shocking debut, new Trios Champions, and the biggest takeaways from the event.
Plus, Roman Reigns reunites with The Bloodline as their war with The 946 intensifies! We also discuss the latest developments across WWE, NXT, and TNA.
Did WrestleDream deliver? Is The Bloodline heading toward WarGames against The 946?
Join the conversation!
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#MonarchsOfWrestling #AEW #WrestleDream #WWE #TheBloodline #PZN
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1 hr 13 min
WWE MITB and TNA BFG Review and AEW WrestleDream Preview
Episode 150
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WWE Money in the Bank and TNA Bound for Glory are in the books. Which show had a better showcase? Where did each show hit on? Where did each show miss on?
Then the wrestling world turns to AEW for WrestleDream this Saturday.
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1 hr 5 min
Bound for Glory and Money in the Bank Previews
Episode 149
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TNA Bound for the Glory and WWE Money in the Bank take center stage.
Can Leon Slater reach the Mountain Top in TNA?
Who will left MITB with the briefcases?
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1 hr 24 min
Remembering PAC | AEW All Out Fallout & WWE MIB Season
Episode 148
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Monarchs of Wrestling remembers PAC (Benjamin Satterley) and reflects on his career, impact, legacy following the heartbreaking news of his passing.
The Playmaker and Cool McCain also break down the fallout from AEW All Out, WWE's road to Money in the Bank, plus the latest from NXT and TNA.
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1 hr 14 min
AEW All Out Preview & WWE MITB Season
Episode 147
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AEW All Out takes center stage as The Playmaker and Cool McCain preview the PPV, break down the biggest matches, and make their predictions.
Plus, Money in the Bank season has arrived in WWE, with qualifying matches underway and the fields beginning to take shape.
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1 hr 19 min
WWE Turns the Wrestling World Upside Down
Episode 146
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Stephanie Vaquer wins the Women's World Championship in Chile; Sami Zayn reaches the mountaintop as WWE Champions. Oba Femi's war with The Vision grows, and Bayley returned.
The Playmaker and Cool McCain break down every happening in NXT, TNA, AEW and WWE
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1 hr 19 min
SNME Review + Who Is Wrestling's Biggest Rising Star Right Now?
Episode 145
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Sunday Night's Main Event delivered some interesting storylines coming out of Atlanta. Big Bronson Reed returned and destroyed Oba Femi. Is The Vision back to ran Raw?
The Playmaker and Cool McCain debate which young star is closest to becoming wrestling's next major centerpiece.
From Oba Femi and Bron Brekker to Leon Slate and other breakout names, who has the strongest case right now?
Drop your pick in the comments and tell us why your choice should be next up. Then hit like and subscribe for Monarchs of Wrestling debates, reviews, and weekly wrestling talk.
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1 hr 20 min
NXT Heatwave & AEW All In Review + WWE SNME Preview
Episode 144
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It was a championship-heavy weekend across the wrestling world, with titles changing hands, a major heel turn, and some surprising debuts shaking things up.
On this edition of Monarchs of Wrestling, we break down the fallout from NXT Heatwave and what the results mean for the NXT landscape moving forward.
Then it’s time to go All In with AEW as we react to the championship changes and the debuts that came out of a huge night in London.
Plus, we turn our attention to WWE and the road to SUNDAY Night’s Main Event, including Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi and Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton as WWE gets ready for another major weekend.
All that and more on Monarchs of Wrestling — Ruling the Ring with Authority.
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1 hr 22 min
TNA Lockdown Recap + NXT Heatwave & AEW All In Previews
Episode 143
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TNA Lockdown has their showdown in Chicago and Leon Slater stole the night.
NXT Heatwave enters the Summer Festivities as the NXT Title will be a Fatal 4-Way.
Then AEW is ALL IN in London as Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay fight for the AEW World Title and Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale fight for the Women's Title.
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1 hr 43 min
TNA Lockdown this weekend + Best Storytelling Month of the 2026?
Episode 142
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Is professional wrestling having its best storyline month of 2026?
This week on Monarchs of Wrestling, The Playmaker and Cool McCain break down a crowded NXT Championship picture and the continued rise of the NXT women's division, while TNA makes its final push toward Lockdown.
In AEW, the road to All In London heats up with Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay, Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale, the Casino Gauntlet taking shape and the return of Swerve Strickland.
Plus, WWE's SummerSlam fallout continues as Roman Reigns heads to AAA, Solo Sikoa's direction raises questions, Oba Femi and Bron Breakker cross paths, and Cody Rhodes/Randy Orton and CM Punk/Kevin Owens take center stage. We also ask whether WWE's handling of Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley and Interim Women's Champion Chelsea Green exposes a bigger problem with its championship rules.
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1 hr 31 min
SummerSlam Fallout + Is Roman Reigns Overrated?
Episode 141
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The fallout from SummerSlam has begun, but that's only part of this week's Monarchs of Wrestling.
The Playmaker and Cool McCain break down the biggest developments across the wrestling world. Myles Borne becomes a double champion in NXT as the women's division continues to deliver, while TNA keeps building toward Lockdown and the Knockouts Television Championship Tournament moves forward. AEW continues down the road to All In London, and WWE begins dealing with the aftermath of SummerSlam.
Then, it's time for the Main Event: Is Roman Reigns overrated?
After years at the top of WWE, where does Roman truly belong among the greats? Has his historic run earned him a place among wrestling's elite, or has his legacy been elevated beyond what his career actually warrants?
The debate is on.
Monarchs of Wrestling — Ruling the Ring with Authority.
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1 hr 13 min
SummerSlam Reaction + TNA Lockdown & AEW All In Build (EP.140)
Episode 140
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The Biggest Party of the Summer, SummerSlam is in the book from Minnesota. Roman Reigns slayed his last demon in Seth Rollins. Randy Orton returns and cost Cody Rhodes the Undisputed Title. Kevin Owens returns and becomes the No.1 Contender or the Undisputed Title. A new interim women's champion was crowned.
TNA begins to build towards TNA Lockdown in Chicago while AEW build towards AllIn London at the end of the month.
Darnell "he Playmaker" Sallins goes SOLO as the month of August rolls on this edition of Monarchs of Wrestling. Ruling the Ring with Authority!
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1 hr 24 min
AEW Redemption Reaction & WWE SummerSlam Preview
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AEW Redemption set everything for AEW AllIn London. Kenny Omega retains the AEW World Championship and Will Osprey is waiting in London. The Young Bucks and Cage/Cope had a good night at Redemption setting their AEW Tag Team Championship match for AllIn. Willow Nightingale made by becoming the NEW AWE Women's World champion.
The WWE is in the go-home week for SummerSlam. Nick Aldis and Gunther made their match official for the Biggest Party of the Summer. Charlotte Flair and Chelesa Green earned their way into the Women's Championship Ladder Match for this weekend. ESPN revealed the official match card for Saturday and Sunday.
All roads lead to Minneapolis, Minnesota for SummerSlam.
Ruling the Ring with Authority!
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1 hr 14 min
Reaction to Saturday Night's Main Event
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Saturday Night's Main Event inside Madison Square Garden was an event. NBA Champions Karl-Anthony Towns and Finals MVP Jalen Brunson made impactful appearances.
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1 hr 13 min
Saturday Night's Main Event Preview and SummerSlam Build Continues
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NXT continues to be chaotic. TNA is a having a slowdown moment. AEW Beach Break sent shock waves with Kenny Omega.
However, WWE has Saturday Night's Main Event this Saturday inside Madison Square Garden and in two weeks it's SummerSlam in Minnesota.
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1 hr 21 min
King and Queen of the Ring WASTED!!! SummerSlam Build Begins.
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Oba Femi forgoes his automatic SummerSlam title match for the rubber match with Brock Lesnar. This time inside HELL IN A CELL!!! Iyo Skyy and Liv Morgan continue their build towards SummerSlam.
So, was King and Queen of the Ring a waste this whole time?
TNA begins a new chapter after Slammiversary and the new champion Nic Nemeth has a change in attitude now. Battling lines are being drawn in NXT as Nakaru is not done with NXT champion Tony D'Angelo.
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1 hr 16 min
Major Wrestling Weekend Reaction and Recap
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The weekend of wrestling was non-stop.
WWE Night of Champions saw the King and Queen o Ring crowned and a NEW WWE champion in Saudi.
TNA Slammiversary was in for thrill as new champions were crowned.
NXT Great American Bash delivered on broadcast TV as a new champion was crowned.
AEW Forbidden Door has twists and turns that kept the audiences in an amaze.
The Monarchs react and recap a FULL weekend fill of wrestling.
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1 hr 19 min
Major Event Week | WWE, AEW, TNA & NXT Preview the Biggest Weekend of the Summer
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Major Event Week is here!
Darnell "Playmaker" Sallins and Cool McCain break down one of the biggest weekends on the wrestling calendar as four major events take place across WWE, NXT, TNA, and AEW.
The crew previews:
• Night of Champions
• Great American Bash
• Slammiversary
• Forbidden Door
Which event has the strongest card? Which matches could steal the weekend? And what storylines will have the biggest impact on the wrestling landscape moving forward?
Join us as we make predictions, discuss the biggest talking points, and get you ready for a loaded weekend of professional wrestling.
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1 hr 17 min
King and Queen of the Ring Tournament Continues
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The King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments continue as Dirty Dom advanced along with Raquel Rodriguez. Raw was in Paris today and action was non-stop.
NXTNA and AEW week recap
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1 hr 14 min
Clash in Italy Recap and Reaction
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WWE Clash in Italy saw a new champion crowned, Tribal Combat war, and more. WWE Raw also too place in Italy and an Acknowledgement took place.
The King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments have begun.
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