Best Rey Jefferson Podcasts (2025)

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Setting Up SummerSlam 1:27:28

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O’Shea and TJ break down both days of WWE’s Summer Slam and give their predictions on who will win each fight. They also discuss the return of Roman Reigns to the WWE ring and what impact that will have in men’s division, especially now with Seth Rollins’ injury keeping him on the sideline. Also, could there be another player in the John Cena/Cody …

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Cristo Rey Creates x Girls Inc of Central Alabama Mini-Episode 1 4:44

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In this special mini episode of the Cristo Rey Creates podcast, we share highlights from a fun and inspiring morning spent with Girls Inc. of Central Alabama. Last week, Cristo Rey Creates hosted their Bessemer summer camp at our digital creativity lab for a hands-on session about podcasting and the science of sound. Tune in as the campers introduc…

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TJ Has No Problem That A NXT Superstar Won The TNA Championship 1:20:45

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This week, O’Shea Jackson, Jr and T.J. Jefferson welcome Golden Globe and Emmy winning actor fellow pro wrestling fanatic Paul Walter Hauser. They discuss how and why Hauser took his fandom to another level as he competes in the squared circle for Major League Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Progress where he is the current “Proteus” Champion. You won…

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WWE Is In A Real Situation Creatively On What They Are Going To Do 2:17:38

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O’Shea and T. J. react to a huge weekend in wrestling that included AEW’s incredible “All In” PPV (which T.J. attended in person) that saw “Hangman”Adam Page regain the AEW World Title, and WWE’s amazing, all women’s “Evolution” PLE. It was there that Naomi cashed in her Money In the Bank contract to become the new Women’s World Champion! In additi…

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What WWE Superstar Should Retire John Cena? 1:30:47

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She caught the internet by storm a few weeks ago so O'Shea Jackson & T.J. Jefferson felt it was only right to welcome Coastal Championship Wrestling Women's Champion Nikki Blackheart to the podcast. Nikki is still new to the business and NCW wanted to put their spotlight on this up and coming talent. They discussed her introduction to wrestling at …

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Rey Mysterio: I Enjoy Watching My Son On WWE TV 1:26:12

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O’Shea and T.J. took the show back East to Fanatics Fest in New York. In addition to meeting Triple H, Steph McMahon and Charlotte Flair, they ran into former NCW guests Bianca Belair and Jey Uso! Additionally, they interviewed WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend, Rey Mysterio, in front of a live audience. O’Shea and TJ discussed Rey’s start in …

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Rikishi Has Every Right To Defend His Family 1:48:22

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This week, No-Contest Wrestling reacts to the King/Queen of the Ring Tournament qualifying matches. O’Shea and T.J. also discuss Gunther defeating Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship and how Goldberg fits into the picture. They also address the noise surrounding the return of former Women’s Champion Nikki Bella, the return of Bayley, Joh…

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We Are Glad R-Truth Is Back In The WWE 1:26:50

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This week, O’Shea and T.J. review this past weekend’s PLE, WWE Money in the Bank. The guys discuss Naomi winning the Women’s match and discuss what the future holds for her. They also recap the Intercontinental Championship Matches between “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and Triple AAA’s Octagon, Jr. and Lyra Valkyria who defended her title against “The M…

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WWE Releasing R-Truth Was Shocking 1:31:51

2M ago1:31:51

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With WWE’s Money In the Bank PLE happening this weekend in Los Angeles, O’Shea and TJ share their predictions for the card including the winners of the Men’s and Women’s briefcases, the Women’s Intercontinental Championship match between defending champion Lyra Valkyria and “The Man” Becky Lynch and the tag team battle between Undisputed WWE Champi…

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One Of The Best Wrestling Weekends In A Long Time 1:38:11

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History was made and O’Shea Jackson, Jr and T.J. Jefferson discuss an action filled weekend of wrestling. In addition to WWE Smackdown and Monday Night Raw, they dive into Saturday Nights Main Event and NXT Battleground. The guys give a special shout out to their guy, former NCW guest Trick Williams, who made history by capturing the TNA World Cham…

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Mick Foley: Wrestlers Should Always Have A Plan B 1:57:06

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WWE Hall of Fame member and professional wrestling legend, Mick Foley aka Cactus Jack aka Mankind aka Dude Love aka Mrs. Foley’s Baby Boy joined O’Shea and TJ on No-Contest Wrestling this week! The 3-Time WWE World Champion sat for 2 hours so this episode is filled with everything, including an unexpected phone call from someone you’ll never guess!…

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John Cena Is Doing A Great Job At Ruining Wrestling 1:19:38

3M ago1:19:38

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Episode 32 of the No-Contest Wrestling Podcast is LIVE as O'Shea Jackson, Jr and T.J. Jefferson start off the episode by paying their respects to ECW Legend, Sabu, who passed away yesterday, May 11. They then recap WWE's latest PLE, "Backlash" which was held Saturday in St. Louis. And with a number of wrestlers being released, the 2 share their tho…

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 14: Anita Clemon, Viva Health 39:22

3M ago39:22

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In this episode of Pathways to Success, host Amber Carroll sits down with Anita Clemon, Executive Director of Access & Engagement at Viva Health, for a conversation about overcoming challenges, breaking barriers, and making a difference in healthcare. Ms. Clemon shares her remarkable career journey, offering powerful insights into leadership, mento…

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 13: Terry Cummings, Protective Life 30:11

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In this episode of Pathways to Success, host Jamaal Wilson sits down with Terry Cummings, Senior Associate of Talent Development at Protective Life. Mr. Cummings shares his remarkable journey from accounting to human resources, revealing how passion, perseverance, and self-awareness can transform a career. Listeners will gain insights into professi…

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A.J. Francis: I Always Wanted To Be A Wrestler 1:37:13

3M ago1:37:13

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For Episode 30 No-Contest Wrestling travels to Hawaii to interview guest TNA star A.J. Francis! OK full disclosure. A.J. is in Hawaii and O’Shea and TJ are back in LA, but whatever. The three discuss all things A.J. Francis, including his football career, when his love for wrestling began, and how he got into WWE. AJ also shares how he landed the h…

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 12: Allison Kam, Encompass Health 44:59

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In this "Pathways to Success" episode, host Amber Carroll sits down with Allison Kam, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) specialist at Encompass Health. Kam shares their unique career journey from studying neuroscience to becoming a DEI professional, offering candid insights into finding purpose and navigating professional challenges. Through…

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This Is The Roman Reigns WWE Wanted 10 Years Ago 1:18:24

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Returning to the studio after doing the podcast in front of a live crowd at WWE world in Las Vegas, O’Shea and TJ recap some of the awesome wrestling cards that they were able to watch over the last few days, including NXT Stand and Deliver, night one of WrestleMania 41 and TNA Rebellion pay-per-view in Los Angeles. They also discuss TJ‘s predictio…

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John Cena Gave O'Shea Jackson Jr. A New Wrestling Moment That Broke His Heart 1:04:09

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With Wrestlemania 41 weekend in full effect, No Contest Wrestling headed to Las Vegas and WWE World to film the podcast in front of a LIVE audience for the first time. NXT North American Champion Rickey Saints and the NXT Champion Oba Femi, making his 2nd appearance on the show, sat down with O’Shea and TJ to talk all things Mania weekend including…

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 11: Terria McDonald, Jefferson County Personnel Board 29:43

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In this "Pathways to Success" episode, host Amber Carroll explores the inspiring career journey of Terria McDonald, Recruiting Manager at the Jefferson County Personnel Board. From her early aspirations of becoming a physician to finding her true calling in human resources, Ms. McDonald shares candid insights into building a meaningful career. She …

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Jey Uso: I'm Ready To Put On A Show At WrestleMania 41 1:02:41

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The 2025 winner of the Men’s Royal Rumble and challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania 41, Jey Uso joins No-Contest and shares the path he traveled from working at a furniture store (their boss was Roman Reigns sister!), to WWE Superstardom. Jey shares how his uncle, the late WWE Superstar and former Intercontinental Champi…

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The Stakes In The CM Punk vs Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins Match Is Huge 1:23:31

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O’Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson recap the week in wrestling including WWE, AEW and their time at the MLW- Major League Wrestling- show this weekend they attended, and now that the favor Paul Heyman owes CM Punk has been revealed, how will it affect the Triple Threat Main Event match at WrestleMania 41? Please check out other RES productions: Ov…

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Stephanie Vaquer: It's So Important For Me to Make History For Latina People 1:22:13

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WWE Superstar Stephanie Vaquer joins the show to discuss how wrestling took her from her homeland of Chile, to Mexico, Japan, then WWE and becoming the a double Champion of the NXT. Stephanie recalls how becoming a fan of wrestling at age 12 changed her life and how perseverance and grit have led to her wrestling dreams come true. Vaquer talks abou…

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 10: Crystal Smitherman, Birmingham City Councilor for District 6 11:13

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In this short but impactful Pathways to Success episode, host Jamaal Wilson sits down for a quick chat with Crystal Smitherman, Birmingham City Council member, to explore the dynamic journey of a young political leader breaking barriers in local government. From initially resisting politics to representing District Six with passion and purpose, Cou…

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Lexis King: It's Always Very Difficult To Follow In The Footsteps Of A Great Man 1:28:13

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NXT Heritage Cup Champion Lexis King joins the show and discusses his ascension as a 2nd generation wrestler and son of legend Brian Pillman. Lexis talks about his childhood, how his Aunt Linda was a pivotal force in his life, what prompted his decision to become a wrestler after graduating college and how advice and guidance from superstars Stone …

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 9: Dawn McCormack, Samford University 34:19

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In this Pathways to Success episode, host Amber Carroll sits down with Dr. Dawn McCormack, Dean of the Howard College of Arts and Sciences at Samford University, to uncover the remarkable journey of an Egyptologist turned academic leader. From her humble beginnings in central Texas to leading one of Samford's largest colleges, Dr. McCormack shares …

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Jaida Parker: I Get To Be A Kid Again In The WWE 1:09:40

4M ago1:09:40

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TJ and O’Shea initial reactions to John Cena’s unforgettable words to his wrestling fans and more drama developing between Iyo Sky, Bianca Belair, and Rhea Ripley from WWE Raw in Brussels. Also, Jaida Parker joins the show to discuss how her journey took her from Florida, to becoming a soccer star at LSU, and now into the wrestling ring as a WWE NX…

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 8: Alex Dumais, United Ability 39:48

5M ago39:48

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In this Pathways to Success episode, Cristo Rey Creates student Jamaal Wilson interviews Alex Dumais, Higher Education Coordinator at United Ability, exploring the transformative world of disability services and nonprofit work. Inspired by his grandfather's life and personal experiences, Alex shares his journey from a knee injury to finding his pas…

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 7: Victoria Eligwe & Iris Olive, Avadian Credit Union 1:09:16

5M ago1:09:16

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In this Pathways to Success episode, host Jamaal Wilson sits down with Victoria Eligwe, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Avadian Credit Union, and Iris Olive, Assistant Vice President of Records, to explore unconventional career paths in banking. Victoria and Iris share their inspiring journeys of professional growth, emphasizing the…

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Ash Avildsen: Filming The "Queen Of The Ring" Movie Was Very Intense 1:50:28

5M ago1:50:28

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Filmmaker Ash Avildsen joins the show to discuss “Queen of the Ring”, his passion project about the legendary Mildred Burke, a small-town single mother who dominated the sport of wrestling and became the 1st million-dollar female athlete in history. Ash talks to O’Shea and TJ about the obstacles of bringing this story to the big screen and how he w…

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John Cena's Heel Turn Was Shocking 1:26:29

5M ago1:26:29

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O’Shea and TJ discuss the shocking events from Toronto at WWE elimination chamber. What prompted John Cena to finally turn Heel and sell his soul to the Final Boss, and what now for Cody Rhodes? Also, Jade Cargill’s surprise return to the ring and her vicious attack on Naomi. What, if any, was Bianca Belair’s involvement in this whole matter? Also,…

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X-Pac: Triple H And Shawn Michaels Are The Best To Have In WWE Creative Right Now 1:28:13

5M ago1:28:13

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2-Time WWE Hall of Famer X-Pac joins the show to discuss how wrestling took a kid named Sean Waltman from St. Petersburg, FL to training in Minnesota becoming the Kid, evolving to the 1-2-3 Kid, and becoming the legendary X-Pac. He talks about the marquee matches of his career, what it meant to him to beat Razor Ramon, his WWE Championship against …

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Liv Morgan: The Elimination Chamber Is A Chaotic Match 51:34

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WWE Superstar Liv Morgan joins the show to discuss how her dreams of becoming World Championship took her from backyard wrestling growing up in New Jersey with her older brothers to becoming a 2-Time WWE World Champion. Liv also talks about what it felt like to win Money in the Bank ladder match and defeating Ronda Rousey for her first title in her…

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Roxanne Perez: Going To Become A 3-Time NXT Women's Champion At Vengeance Day 1:07:24

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The guys discuss the unfounded criticism of Jey Uso winning the Royal Rumble, the return of Charlotte Flair and her victory, plus who will Charlotte pick to fight at Wrestlemania? Then, 2-Time WWE NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez joins the show to discuss how her wrestling career started at age 13, her time at Ring of Honor, how influential Booke…

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 6: Jacquese Smith, Children's of Alabama 44:50

6M ago44:50

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In this Pathways to Success episode, CRC student Amber Carroll (Class of 2027) interviews Ms. Jacquese Smith, the Laboratory Education Coordinator at Children's of Alabama. Ms. Smith shares her inspiring journey into healthcare leadership, from her biology studies at Tuskegee to her progression through roles at St. Vincent's East and Children's Hos…

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Roman Reigns: Had To Make A Choice Of Being A Superstar Or One Of The Boys 1:42:02

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O’Shea and TJ record the show from the Royal Rumble as part of a WWE 2K25 premiere event. The guys interview some of the biggest stars of the WWE including The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns, The Wise Man Paul Heyman, Bayley, LA Knight, Carlito, and The New Day, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. The guys also discuss the results of an epic Royal Rumble, w…

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Nia Jax: There's Nothing To Prepare You For A Royal Rumble 1:05:51

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2-Time WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax joins the show to discuss her personal journey from Sydney, Australia, to Hawaii, to San Diego, and into WWE Superstardom. Nia talks about what it meant to her to win her first belt in front of her family, how time away from the sport helped her rediscover herself and how it was crucial to the person she is today…

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Bron Breakker: Using The Steiner Name Would Have Been Taking The Easy Road 53:33

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O’Shea and TJ discuss who will be fighting in the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble before Bron Breakker joins the show to talk about how growing up in a wrestling family propelled him from the gridiron to becoming a WWE Superstar. Bron describes the hardest spear he’s ever thrown, his time with Baron Corbin as tag team partners, and how he pays homage to …

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 5: Elizabeth Baker, UAB Department of Sociology 25:14

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In this episode of the Pathways to Success series, CRC student Jamaal Wilson interviews Dr. Elizabeth Baker, Associate Professor of Sociology at UAB. Dr. Baker shares her unconventional career journey, from dropping out of high school to becoming a college professor, and discusses how perseverance and a passion for learning shaped her path. She off…

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 4: Shannon Weyer, Cristo Rey Network 25:55

7M ago25:55

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In this episode of the Pathways to Success series, CRC student Amber Carroll (Class of 2027) interviews Shannon Weyer, Associate Director of Corporate Work Study for the Cristo Rey Network. Shannon shares her career journey, from her early work with AmeriCorps to her current role supporting schools across the nation. She discusses the importance of…

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Oba Femi: Always Good To Get Advice From Active Wrestlers 1:11:16

7M ago1:11:16

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“The Ruler” Oba Femi joins the show to discuss his journey that took him from Nigeria to becoming a track and field star at the University of Alabama to being recruited by the WWE and becoming the NXT Champion. Oba Femi talks about how he rooted for Triple H and CM Punk in his youth, what it felt like when he first stepped into a wrestling ring, hi…

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O’Shea and TJ react to WWE Raw’s Premiere on Netflix 1:08:36

7M ago1:08:36

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O’Shea and TJ discuss their attendance of WWE Raw’s Premiere on Netflix at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. What did the guys think of The Rock’s appearance, how could Roman Reign’s victory solidifying him as Tribal Chief possibly affect SmackDown, Rhea Ripley’s reclaiming the Woman’s World Championship and the fireworks after that match with Dom Myster…

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Best Of 2024 2:16:40

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O’Shea & T.J. ring in the new year by looking back at the best moments from the first season of No-Contest Wrestling. We re-live our conversations with CM Punk, Mark Henry, Swerve Strickland, Bianca Belair, Dominik Mysterio, and more! Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Follow on Spotify…

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Dominik Mysterio: Took Me A While To Get Comfortable Being A Heel 50:30

7M ago50:30

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“Dirty” Dominik Mysterio joins the show to discuss what it was like growing up in the world of wrestling and his hatred for “deadbeat Dad”, Rey Mysterio, and the rest of his dysfunctional family. Dom also discusses his epic WrestleMania 39 entrance, his “welcome to wrestling” moment, and he gives props to those that helped train him. Hint: it wasn’…

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 3: Mankinta Holloway, City of Birmingham Municipal Court 25:17

8M ago25:17

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In this episode of the "Pathways to Success" series, CRC student Jamaal (Class of 2025) interviews Mr. Mankinta Holloway, Court Administrator of the City of Birmingham's Municipal Court. Mr. Holloway shares his career journey, from initially considering a path in the military to finding his calling in public service and criminal justice. He discuss…

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The New Day Breakup Still Hurts 57:50

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O’Shea & T.J. react to the last two weeks of wrestling action. The shocking breakup of The New Day as a trio is still a sore spot and the fans let Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods hear about it (and not in a good way) this week on Raw. O’Shea and TJ also discuss WarGames and whether it should continue after numerous injuries happened in the steel cag…

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Trick Williams: Iron Survivor Challenge Is My Favorite Match 1:00:19

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Trick Williams joins O’Shea and TJ to discuss how his path to becoming a WWE Superstar took him from the gridiron, to the classroom, and into the wrestling ring. He discusses the influence of Carmelo Hayes early on his career, the genesis of “Whoop That Trick”, the importance of intro music and diss tracks in his career, and the exact moment and co…

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 2: Ashley Knapp & Jason Milano, Children's of Alabama 35:45

8M ago35:45

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In this episode of our "Pathways to Success" series, CRC student Jamaal (Class of 2025) interviews Ashley Knapp and Jason Milano from the Health Information Management Department of Children’s of Alabama. They discuss their career journeys, the importance of self-accountability, and the impact of emerging technologies like AI on the healthcare indu…

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Bianca Belair: WarGames Is In A Lane Of Its Own 57:31

8M ago57:31

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WWE Champion Bianca Belair joins O’Shea and TJ before her upcoming WWE Survivor Series: WarGames appearance. Bianca discusses being discovered by WWE legend Mark Henry after a collegiate career as an All-American Track and Field star and CrossFit athlete. Bianca reveals how she came up with her identity as the “EST of WWE”, where the inspiration ca…

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What Is Seth Rollins Really Mad At? 1:01:49

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O’Shea and TJ discuss their picks to win the newly created WWE Women’s United States Championship in tournament format. They also react to the sudden retirement of “Timeless” Toni Storm, break down the card for “Full Gear” this Saturday and who will be the 5th man to join Roman Reigns and the OG Bloodline? The guys also reminisce about how Edge’s r…

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Pathways to Success, Ep. 1: Bo Garrett & Berkan Ciger 47:14

8M ago47:14

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In this inaugural episode of our new series, "Pathways to Success," Cristo Rey Creates students Jamaal (Class of 2025) and Amber (Class of 2027) sit down with Holy Family Cristo Rey's President Bo Garrett and Corporate Work Study Program Director Berkan Ciger. Together, they discuss why this new series is essential for students exploring career and…