The best and worst of pro wrestling covered weekly by Nick Piccone (FoxPHLGambler.com) and Vaughn Johnson (Inquirer.com). Since 2015, the duo has produced compelling, unique, and entertaining weekly episodes along with special exclusive content on Patreon ... Live commentary specials before they were cool, deep dives into entire pay-per-view events, movies, documentaries, and career retrospectives, high profile guests, current product analysis, and much more! Request your own deep dives: pat ...
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Vaughn Johnson Podcasts

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Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball
Raphielle Johnson, NBC Sports, Rotoworld Basketball, Dan Titus
From waiver wire pickups, to season-long NBA trends, to DFS and other need-to-know news around the league, Rotoworld's Vaughn Dalzell, Raphielle Johnson and Dan Titus of Yahoo! Sports keep you up to speed on Rotoworld Basketball Show. A finalist for Best Multi-Sport Fantasy Podcast by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association in 2020, Rotoworld Basketball Show has every NBA angle covered!
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This podcast exists to help you weaponize your brain through advanced marketing, mindset and money concepts… Your Business success is a mental war and making money is a game... (Hint: the game of money starts in your mind....) To have what others don’t you need to KNOW what others won't. Your future fortune awaits... Welcome to the WarPlan Podcast…
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Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam Neter
Sam Neter: British Basketball Advocate, Blogger & Thinker
The Hoopsfix Podcast is the hub of British basketball discussion. Hosted by Sam Neter, founder of British basketball website Hoopsfix.com, and featuring guests ranging from players, to coaches and key influencers within the UK basketball community, it is one of the few places to get accurate, topical and thought provoking information on the British basketball landscape.
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Is it just me or is time flying by? How do we make the most out of our short time here on Earth? That’s what we’re here to find out. I’m Justin Long and I’ve been an actor for most of my life, so I’m used to getting inside the heads of the characters I play. But now that I’m getting older (I’m in my forties, yikes), I want to peek inside the heads of real people to learn how they find meaning in life. I’m also very curious what their favorite snack food is, and what emoji they use most often ...
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441: ECW Wrestlepalooza '97 Deep Dive
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2:12:51WE BACK, Y'ALL! And we're diving deep into ECW's Wrestlepalooza from 1997! Tommy Dreamer vs. Raven in a Loser Leaves Town match, Terry Funk defends the ECW Title vs Chris Candido, Taz dethrones Shane Douglas as the ECW Television Champion in less than three minutes, and more! BUT FIRST, we discuss the latest in the world of professional wrestling, …
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Growth Through Subtraction & The Future of Hiring with Brandon Vaughn
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1:02:48Episode Summary: What if the biggest breakthroughs in your business didn’t come from adding more…but from deleting lies, deleting fear, and deleting the wrong people? In this episode, Josh reconnects with his long-time friend and co-builder, Brandon Vaughn. From humble beginnings as a towel boy in his dad’s window cleaning business to running multi…
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Leading GB into EuroBasket - with Marc Steutel - Ep. 122
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50:58In this episode of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with GB head coach Marc Steutel about the evolution of the Great Britain basketball program since their last Eurobasket campaign. He discusses the improvements in preparation, team culture, and leadership, as well as the challenges ahead in the upcoming EuroBasket tournament. Steutel emphasises t…
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There was a lot going on in 2005 WWE, and SummerSlam showcased quite a bit of it. Love triangles, custody battles, backstage politics and more are highlighted on this episode! -- Twitter/X: [@_piccone…
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From $0 to Multi-Millions: The Relentless Action Plan with Ryan Johnson
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46:42Episode Summary: What if the only thing standing between you and a million-dollar business was how fast you could take action? In this episode, Josh sits down with Ryan Johnson, a young family man who went from cleaning windows part-time in a small hometown to building two multi-million-dollar businesses in just a few years. No trust fund. No silve…
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$150K Jobs & Lighting Legacies: The War Behind Building a Real Business w/ Ryan Lee
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44:18Episode Summary: From humble beginnings scrubbing gas station squeegees, to building a multi-million dollar lighting company and walking away from it, Ryan shares the real story behind entrepreneurship: betrayal, burnout, breakthroughs, and legacy. This is NOT just a story about landscape lighting. It’s a masterclass on: Building a business that ru…
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The guys recap WWE SummerSlam 2025 with their thoughts. -- Twitter/X: [@_piccone]…
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This week, the guys dive into what may be the hottest Highway to Hell we've ever experience in professional wrestling form, as Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker faced off in the main event of SummerSlam '98 inside Madison Square Garden. The Rock also defended his Intercontinental Championship against Triple H in a Ladder Match, Sable did a…
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437: The Complicated Legacy of Hulk Hogan
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1:23:04EMERGENCY POD. Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) passed away on July 24, 2025. In this episode, Vaughn Johnson, Nick Piccone, and Brian Isley discuss the complicated legacy he leaves behind. -- Twitter/X: [@_piccone…
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MOVIE TIME! We're diving deep into 'Suburban Commando' - the movie where Hulk Hogan stars as an intergalactic space warrior who not only gets a president of a different planet (ostensibly) killed but also puts Earth in danger of being destroyed by a power-hungry maniac who wants to control every universe in the... universe? Join us! -- Twitter/X: […
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435: The Wrestling Weekend That Was (AEW All In, WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, Evolution, and More)
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1:29:24This week, the guys discuss the major weekend that was in professional wrestling. They hit on AEW's All In: Texas, WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event, Evolution, Monday Night Raw, and more. -- Twitter/X: [@_piccone…
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Listen Now - Full Episode: Christian Long’s new “Oh Honey!” Podcast
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44:40Christian Long and his 80 year old mom, Wendy Long introduce the very first (inaugural?) episode of "Oh Honey!" They discuss what listeners have to look forward to, why Wendy was tempted to return her coffee from The Doughnut Inn, and why she's unlikely to ever try 'shrooms. To continue listening to new Oh Honey! episodes every Tuesday subscribe on…
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434: WWF King of the Ring 2000 Deep Dive
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1:49:27We did WCW's Great American Bash 2000 last week, so let's see what's going on over on the other channel as we dive deep into WWF's King of the Ring 2000 this week! BUT FIRST, we talk Night of Champions, Goldberg, and more. -- Twitter/X: [@_piccone…
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433: WCW Great American Bash 2000 Deep Dive
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2:17:35It's our first time diving deep into a show that was in the prime Vince Russo WCW era. Great American Bash 2000 saw a ton of reasons why this era will go down as possibly the worst era in professional wrestling history. All capped off by Bill Goldberg turning heel to join the New Blood. BUT FIRST, we talk Ron Killings' return to WWE, Gunther winnin…
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432: NXT TakeOver: Chicago II (06-16-18) Deep Dive, Janel Grant Lawsuit Update, R-Truth Gone from WWE
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1:32:58We got a jam-packed episode this week headlined by a deep dive for NXT TakeOver: Chicago II from June 16, 2018. We discuss R-Truth, Carlito, and more talent not being offered contract extensions, thus ending their time in WWE. We also talk about the latest update in the Janel Grant sex trafficking lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE. Press play! …
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BONUS: WWE Money in the Bank 2025 Roundtable on Fox Sports The Gambler
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1:04:25Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson, Mark Henry Jr., and Roy Burton discuss the 4-match Money in the Bank 2025 card, and discuss whether the concept of the Money in the Bank briefcase has run its course.
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The truth about being an NBA player - with Jeremy Sochan – Ep. 121
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1:00:49For Episode 121 of the Hoopsfix podcast we got sit down with San Antonio Spurs' Jeremy Sochan while he was back in London for a week. Having just completed his third year in the NBA, and fresh off a trip to the Philippines, Jeremy shares his experiences and reflections on his journey from being drafted three years ago to becoming a certified NBA pr…
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This week, we're joined by movie connoisseur extraordinaire, Jon Jansen, as we dive deep into the movie, The Iron Claw. The tragic story of the Von Erich family is told through amazing performances by a top tier cast headlined by Zac Efron as Kevin Von Erich and Maura Tierney as Doris Von Erich, The Iron Claw takes a look at the way the Von Erichs …
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430: WWF Judgment Day '01 Deep Dive
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1:46:02This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WWF Judgment Day 2001 - a Patreon request! The Two-Man Power Trip is close to being out, WWF's direction (or directionless) creative without the opposition of WCW, Jerry Lynn's classic WWF New York promo, and much more! BUT FIRST, they talk about the Phillies' extra innings late-night-into-the-early-morning…
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From Broke to $10M+: Mindset, Faith & Building an Empire w/ Sam Gembel
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1:03:00Episode Summary: What if the only thing standing between you and your 8-figure dream… is the belief that no one can do it better than you?** In this episode, host Josh Latimer is joined by powerhouse entrepreneur Sam Gembel, founder of Atlas Outdoor. From mowing lawns in Flint, Michigan to leading a 125-person team and managing over $10 million in …
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429: ECW Heat Wave '98 Deep Dive, RIP Sabu
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2:04:42This week, the guys pay homage to the Suicidal, Homicidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying Maniac... Sabu. They dive deep into ECW's Heat Wave 1998, featuring Sabu teaming with RVD to take on Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki for the ECW Tag Team Championships. They also discuss John Cena's current run, JC Mateo, AEW Collision ending prematurely in favor of Bl…
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428: WCW Spring Stampede '97 Deep Dive, Recent WWE Releases
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1:40:44This week, the guys dive deep into WCW's Spring Stampede from 1997. DDP vs Randy Savage, Kevin Nash vs Rick Steiner for the WCW Tag Team Titles (?), nWo IN TURMOIL!? And more. BUT FIRST, we discuss current-day nonsense, including the latest batch of WWE releases. -- Follow us! shooterspod.com…
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Weaponize Your Mind, Build Your Empire: From $0 to Millions with Mike Burke & Pat Clark
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41:10Episode Summary: Your competition is asleep. Are you? In this no-holds-barred episode of The War Plan Podcast, we go deep into what it really takes to rise from nothing and build an empire. Host Josh is joined by two powerhouse entrepreneurs—Mike Burke of Sunstoppers and Pat Clark, founder of Bright Brothers and a blue-collar millionaire from the t…
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How Crystal Palace & the WICB came to be – with David Last & Terry Doherty – Ep. 120
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1:49:02For episode 120 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with legends of the game David Last and Terry Doherty, the masterminds behind Crystal Palace basketball club. Crystal Palace, one of the most successful clubs in the UK through the 1970's and 80's, were known for being one of the first programs to have a fully integrated pathway from juniors throu…
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427: WrestleMania 41 Reaction w/ Mark Henry Jr. & Roy Burton; RIP Steve "Mongo" McMichael
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1:41:06We've got Mark Henry Jr. and Roy Burton joining the show this week to react to WrestleMania 41! Debating Jey Uso, John Cena winning his 17th World Championship, the new "Paul Heyman Guys", and more from the busiest wrestling weekend of the year. Also, we pay our respects to Pro Football Hall of Famer and professional wrestler Steve "Mongo" McMichae…
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REWIND: WWF WrestleMania 8 Deep Dive
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1:46:44Recorded 3/7/22. Ep. 320. ... This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WWF WrestleMania 8, where it was NOT Hulk Hogan's final match, an Ultimate return happened, and Randy Savage cheated to win the WWF Championship from Ric Flair. -- Follow us! shooterspod.com Twitter/X: […
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REWIND: WWF WrestleMania 15 Deep Dive w/ The Blue Meanie
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2:08:10Recorded 4/1/21. Ep. 278. ... This week, we have our very special guest The Blue Meanie to take the deep dive with us into WrestleMania XV! Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock headline what may not have been the greatest WrestleMania ever, but there's certainly no shortage of stories to come out of the March 28, 1999 pay-per-view from the First Un…
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REWIND: WWE WrestleMania 30 Deep Dive
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3:36:14Recorded 3/12/21. Ep. 276. ... This week, the guys deep dive into what Nick thinks is the greatest WrestleMania of all-time. In 2014, WWE backed into a great show with a great story heading into it in Daniel Bryan vs. Triple H. It paid off beautifully in the end. Unfortunately, that wouldn't last, but it doesn't take away from the fact that for the…
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REWIND: WWE WrestleMania 29 Deep Dive
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3:16:42Recorded March 4, 2021. Ep. 275. WWE brought WrestleMania to MetLife Stadium for the first time in 2013, and Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone were there to see it live in-person. The WrestleMania experience is always a bucket list item for any wrestling fan, and the guys discuss their journey to WrestleMania and how being there live affected their f…
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BONUS: WWE WrestleMania 41 Roundtable on Fox Sports The Gambler
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1:07:29It's the Fox Sports The Gambler WrestleMania 41 Roundtable with Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson, Jon Jansen, and Jason Fanelli! -- Follow us! shooterspod.com Twitter/X: [@_piccone…
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426: NXT TakeOver: New Orleans (2018) Deep Dive
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1:48:41This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into NXT TakeOver: New Orleans - a Patreon request! Johnny Gargano vs Tommaso Ciampa in an Unsanctioned Match. Aleister Black vs Andrade "Cien" Almas for the NXT Championship, Ladder Match for the inaugural NXT North American Championship, and more! BUT FIRST, they talk AEW Dynasty, the plodding Road to WrestleM…
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Nuggets fire Mike Malone + End of Season Fantasy Awards
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59:18(1:20) – Top Headlines: Nuggets fire Mike Malone and GM Calvin Booth, assessing the Suns disappointing season, Bobby Portis returns to Bucks, Luka Doncic returns to Dallas (19:50) – More News & Notes: Brandon Podziemski’s hot streak, Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the Warriors, Jaylen Wells’ scary ending to his rookie season (30:40) – End of Season…
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Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry did what?! + Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball season in review
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1:03:48(1:00) – Top Headlines: Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry make history Tuesday night, Timberwolves and Pistons suspension fallout, Kevin Durant suffers ankle injury (16:30) – More News & Notes: Knicks PG injuries, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II near return to Mavs, fallout of Taylor Jenkins’ firing in Memphis (31:15) – Buying/Selling: Can Nic Claxt…
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Jey Uso's rise to become a WrestleMania main eventer started a long time ago. It seems a lot of people - mostly online - are forgetting that. This week, Jason Fanelli joins us to discuss the arc of Jey Uso - which began in 2020 - and why he suddenly has some loud detractors after winning the 2025 Royal Rumble. -- Follow us! shooters…
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Damian Lillard injured, Anthony Davis’ return + Top-50 status for Coby White in 2025-26?
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50:53(0:50) – Top Headlines: Damian Lillard out indefinitely, Jayson Tatum injures ankle, Anthony Davis returns to Mavs lineup, Stephen Curry injury timeline + Who has the best case for Defensive Player of the Year? (23:00) – Buying/Selling: Can Coby White be a Top-50 player in 2025-26? (26:30) – Rookie Report: Analyzing Kel’el Ware and Ryan Dunn’s rece…
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REWIND: WrestleMania Rage Party '99 Deep Dive
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1:18:44Recorded 7/24/20. Ep. 244. ... The night before WrestleMania XV in Philly in March 1999, WWE held a WrestleMania Rage Party at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with legendary musical acts Isaac Hayes, Big Pun, and the... Cherry Poppin' Daddies? It was when WWE was close to if not at its peak in popularity among the masses, so... why not throw a R…
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424: 'Love Is Blind' Season 8 Recap, WWE WrestleMania 21 Deep Dive
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2:14:24This week, your favorite wrestling podcasters have some things to say about Season 8 of "Love Is Blind" ... wild stuff happening up in Minnesota. Then, we dive deep into WrestleMania 21... as WrestleMania goes #Hollywood, and Evolution EXPLODES! BUT FIRST, John Cena's first heel promo in over 20 years... what'd we think about it? -- Follow us! …
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Domantas Sabonis, Trey Murphy headline key injuries + Dynasty appeal with players in the NCAA Tournament
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47:13(3:00) – Top Headlines: Domantas Sabonis sidelined for over a week, Trey Murphy and Paul George lost for season, LeBron begins on-court workouts after injury (11:15) – More News & Notes: Jalen Brunson reportedly out at least 2 more weeks, Anthony Davis begins road to return (17:30) – Rookie Report: Zaccharie Risacher’s dynasty value (22:10) – Buyin…
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Episode Summary: Success in business isn’t just about making money—it’s about creating leverage and building a life of true freedom. In this episode of The War Plan Podcast, Josh breaks down how he’s built a business that allows him to travel the world with his family while still scaling his income. From Alaska to Japan, Josh shares the “rite of pa…
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423: WCW Uncensored '98 Deep Dive; Bianca Belair-Naomi-Jade Cargill, AEW Revolution, and More
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1:59:59Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone dive deep into WCW Uncensored 1998 - headlined by Hulk Hogan vs Randy Savage in a STEEL CAGE! ... But why? BUT FIRST, they discuss current day nonsense re: the Bianca Belair-Naomi-Jade Cargill storyline playing out on SmackDown, AEW Revolution, and more! -- Follow us! shooterspod.com…
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LeBron James, Jalen Brunson injury fallout + Naji Marshall headlines “Silly Season” targets
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45:29(1:00) – Top Headlines: Jalen Williams sidelined, state of the Lakers after LeBron and Jaxon Hayes injuries, Kristaps Porzingis’ murky timeline to return (8:15) – More News & Notes: Impact of Jalen Brunson’s injury on Knicks, Jonathan Kuminga’s pending return this week (14:45) – Rookie Report: Kyshawn George steps up for the Wizards (18:00) – Sched…
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