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Denise Salcedo is back on Wrestling Is Cool! filling in for Santi while he's enjoying his honeymoon! This week, Sancho and Denise tackle WWE's recent struggles to build momentum and create new stars. Is WWE playing it too safe, and what needs to change?

The conversation heats up with John Cena's return to Brooklyn, the future of WWE's women's division, and the ongoing mystery of Oba Femi's whereabouts. Plus, could CM Punk and Kevin Owens deliver one of WWE's most believable rivalries?

Sancho and Denise also dive into Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing match, Rey Mysterio's retirement rumors, and Danhausen's Halloween spotlight. Over in AEW, Ilja Dragunov makes his debut against Speedball Mike Bailey!

All that, plus some hilarious Barclays Center stories, celebrity encounters, and another round of New Heat picks!

Denise Salcedo joins Wrestling Is Cool for a special episode packed with WWE drama, AEW chaos, and plenty of wrestling debates! We break down Sami Zayn, Roman Reigns, and the road to Crown Jewel, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton’s heated rivalry, and Bron Breakker’s struggles following his match with Penta. Plus, we discuss the Intercontinental Championship picture, the state of WWE’s women’s divisions, and potential WarGames matchups.

Denise also shares a wild wrestling run-in as we dive into AEW WrestleDream and try to make sense of the Clockwork Carnage match. We wrap things up with final predictions and another edition of the New Heat Order!

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Money in the Bank is in the books, and the Wrestling Is Cool crew has plenty to unpack! Roman Reigns defeats LA Knight, leaving serious questions about Knight’s future, while Tiffany Stratton and Penta walk away with the Money in the Bank briefcases. We break down Carmelo Hayes joining the 946, the ridiculous power scaling of Oba Femi, and Andrew Schulz giving Wrestling Is Cool a shoutout! Plus, horror movie survival debates, a wild WrestleMania 22 download story, honeymoon plans, and much more!

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LA Knight faces an all or nothing opportunity as we break down his championship chances and make our Money in the Bank predictions! SantiZap and SanchoWest, discuss Sami Zayn and Trick Williams’ heated confrontation, Roman Reigns’ mind games, why Monday Night Raw feels stuck in the midcard, and whether The Vision has an identity. Plus, Damian Priest’s El Malo reinvention, Blake Monroe vs. Giulia, and the legacy of Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair. We also dive into GTA 6, Fortnite, content creation, and some wedding updates!

Santizap and SanchoWest drop their final predictions for Money in The Bank 2026! Will LA Knight finally become champion and beat Roman Reigns?????

This week Santizap and SanchoWest, we remember Pac’s Neville era and debate WWE’s handling of Joe Hendry before diving into the chaos surrounding 946, Jada Parker, and Jacob Fatu. We also break down Dragon Lee’s growing role, LA Knight’s feud with Roman Reigns, CM Punk entering Money in the Bank, and the possibility of Drew McIntyre’s return. Plus, WWE’s increasingly lawless universe, TKO’s approach to highlight rights, Big Cass and Baron Corbin’s potential, Giulia vs. Blake Monroe, the latest New Heat Order rankings, and plenty of creator banter along the way.

Chapters

0:00 Podcast length complaints and honeymoon fitness

3:08 Remembering Pac and Neville

12:49 No Way Jose and NXT gimmick potential

22:15 Why WWE’s Joe Hendry booking fails

36:07 946, Jada Parker, and Jacob Fatu attack

52:18 WWE’s lawless world and GTA comparisons

57:21 WWE highlight rights and TKO monetization

1:08:16 Dragon Lee’s growing WWE role

1:15:37 Can Big Cass and Baron Corbin elevate talent?

1:28:12 Podcast origins, magnetism, and creator banter

1:30:22 LA Knight’s Roman Reigns title feud

1:43:05 CM Punk joins Money in the Bank

1:49:09 Drew McIntyre’s possible WWE return

1:54:31 Giulia versus Blake Monroe skepticism

2:01:18 New Heat Order weekly rankings

2:07:36 Patreon producer thank yous and farewell

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Santizap and SanchoWest kick things off with Chargers misery and somehow find the perfect wrestling comparison before diving into WWE’s chaotic 946 kidnapping storyline and LA Knight’s latest shot at Roman Reigns.

Then it’s Money in the Bank season. We break down potential cash-in scenarios, the developing men’s field, the women’s Money in the Bank picture, and a Raw women’s division that suddenly has a lot of moving pieces. Plus, SmackDown’s increasingly crowded title scene and where everyone fits.

Elsewhere, we get into AI-generated wrestling matches and what AI could mean for the future of entertainment, react to AJ Styles entering the podcast world, unveil the latest New Heat Order rankings, and wrap things up with our patron shout-outs.

This week, Santi and Sancho break down the Club WWE paywall controversy, what could be next for Dominik Mysterio, and Roman Reigns vs. Penta in Mexico. Plus, Sami Zayn becomes WWE Champion, the guys debate Roman Reigns’ all-time legacy, update the New Heat Order rankings, and wrap things up with wedding plans, Fortnite talk, and Patreon shoutouts.

TIME STAMPS

0:00 Podcast opening and GameStop Santi

2:45 Club WWE paywall controversy

23:47 Dominik Mysterio’s next direction

33:08 Roman Reigns vs Penta in Mexico

58:43 Sami Zayn becomes WWE Champion

1:03:14 Wedding plans and honeymoon content creation

1:15:55 Roman Reigns’ all-time legacy

1:34:25 New Heat Order weekend rankings

1:40:50 Fortnite plans and patreon acknowledgments

SantiZap and SanchoWest break down Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker and The Vision, explore the possibilities for 946 vs. The Bloodline, and question what’s happening with Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. Plus, Joe Hendry’s main roster struggles, the booking of Bayley, Liv Morgan and Trick Williams, a brand new Heat Order, and of course, OIL UP SANTI.

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SantiZap and SanchoWest break down another wild week in wrestling, from Royce Keys and OTM’s potential Bloodline alignment to CM Punk’s crowded SmackDown title picture. Plus, the Lucha Brothers, Chelsea Green’s underdog title reign, AEW All In, WWE Heatwave, Zilla’s debut, and a brand new Heat Order.

SantiZap and SanchoWest break down the latest in WWE, including concerns over LA Knight, OTM joining Royce Keys, Lola Vice’s Raw call up, and Ilja Dragunov potentially leaving WWE. Plus, they dive into Penta vs. Rey Fenix, WWE’s tag division, Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, Stephanie Vaquer, and the road to Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker. The crew wraps with the latest Heat Order rankings and some Spider-Man: Brand New Day talk.

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SantiZap and Sanchowest break down WWE’s latest resurgence, Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline turn, LA Knight’s rise, and the growing Penta vs. Roman Reigns story. Plus, they discuss Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi, Zilla Fatu’s WWE debut, Rey Mysterio vs. Chad Gable, CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens in Toronto, SmackDown’s crowded roster, and this week’s wrestling rankings.

MrSantiZap and SanchoWest are back on Wrestling is Cool! to talk about Solo Sikoa’s breakout and whether WWE has been using him all wrong. The guys break down RAW’s thin main event scene, Oba Femi’s potential path to Roman Reigns, and why SmackDown desperately needs more wrestling.

Plus, what happened to Dominik Mysterio’s championship runs, why CM Punk and Kevin Owens feel so real together, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton reigniting their rivalry, Chelsea Green’s injury and title future, AJ Styles defending his son Avery, and the latest NEW NEW Heat Order rankings.

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Join SantiZap and SanchoWest as they break down the fallout from SummerSlam 2026 and why WWE suddenly feels can't-miss again. The duo dives into Roman Reigns' next chapter, Kevin Owens' surprise return, Oba Femi's future, Chelsea Green's championship win, the evolving Shield legacy, AAA crossover possibilities, and the latest Heat Order rankings, with plenty of laughs and passionate debate along the way. AND OF COURSE, THE LA KNIGHT GLAZE FACTORY

Join SantiZap and SanchoWest as they break down the latest episode of WWE RAW, including Raquel Rodriguez capturing the Intercontinental Championship, the debate over whether Finn Bálor is finally receiving a meaningful push, Vince McMahon's ongoing arbitration discussion, WWE's new SiriusXM radio channel, the unforgettable Joe Hendry and Danhausen segment, what's next for Brock Lesnar after SummerSlam, and the latest Heat Order rankings. Plus, plenty of laughs, hot takes, and wrestling discussion from start to finish.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Club WWE membership joke begins

12:50 Raquel Rodriguez wins IC title

29:54 Is Finn Balor being pushed?

41:54 Vince McMahon arbitration discussion

51:52 SiriusXM channel becomes WWE Radio

1:11:06 Dan Housen and Joe Hendry segment

1:24:21 What comes after Brock Lesnar?

1:33:37 New Heat Order rankings

Join SantiZap and SanchoWest as they break down every major match heading into WWE SummerSlam, giving predictions for both nights of the card. From Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi and CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes to Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, plus thoughts on Gunther, the Bella Twins, Paige, Chad Gable, Danhausen, and more, the hosts share their picks, expectations, and what they're most excited to see before the biggest party of the summer.

Timestamps

0:00 SummerSlam vibe check

5:21 Night 1 predictions begin

9:47 Six-man tag predictions

15:58 Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar

20:58 Bella Twins and Paige

25:08 Gunther vs Nick Aldis

31:40 Punk vs Cody main event

37:00 Night 2 preview begins

42:19 Danhausen vs Dominik Mysterio

46:19 Penta vs Chad Gable

49:25 Sami Zayn vs Finn Balor

53:32 Trick Williams vs Baron Corbin

59:23 Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins

1:05:13 Closing thoughts and livestream plugs

Join SantiZap and SanchoWest as they break down Saturday Night's Main Event, Lyra Valkyria's evolving character, frustrations with WWE's women's division, the Cody Rhodes & CM Punk alliance, SummerSlam hype, ticket prices, Fanatics Fest, and the latest Heat Order rankings. Plus, plenty of laughs, tangents, and bold takes on everything happening in WWE.

[00:00:00] Podcast intro and Knicks jokes

[00:08:49] Rant about “for New York”

[00:19:52] MCU tangent and WWE quality

[00:29:31] What worked on SNME

[00:37:57] Lyra Valkyria’s new presentation

[00:47:55] Women’s division booking frustrations

[00:51:16] Cody-Punk tag and Aldis fallout

[00:59:25] SummerSlam bubble and missing names

[01:16:30] SummerSlam ticket price debate

[01:27:37] Fanatics Fest and Penta clip

[01:34:42] Tom Brady and Speed discussion

[01:42:51] New Heat Order rankings

[01:56:21] Final rankings and Patreon outro

SantiZap and SanchoWest talk about the road to Summerslam in Minnebota. The booking woes of Bron Breakker and Gunther, where the Women's Divison is stalling? AND the magic of our Patreon Gimmick outbreak.

Santizap and SanchoWest talk about CM PUNK taking the title off of a 9 day old champion, Sami Zayn. The fallout from the WWE booking to get to Cody vs Punk for SummerSlam. And their recent Patreon comment section turning mass chaos

Santizap and SanchoWest react to th biggest surprise in 2026, SAMI ZAYN is the UNDISPUTED champion! And go into a deep dive about Oba Femi choosing Brock Lesnar over a title. Plus ROMAN REIGNS vs SETH ROLLINS at SummerSlam