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Blake Christian on his run in NXT and whether he would return, working with Paul “Triple H” Levesque and William Regal, a gimmick that was pitched for him that another wrestler is using now

November 15, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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07/26 Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast With Jason Powell (Episode 217): Brian Fritz on the departure of Vince McMahon from WWE, Paul Levesque taking over as the head of WWE creative, the future of WWE, and more

July 26, 2022

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Paul Levesque returns as WWE EVP of Talent Relations

July 22, 2022

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Vince McMahon allegedly paid $12 million in hush money to four women formerly associated with WWE

July 8, 2022

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06/24 Dot Net Weekly audio show: Powell and Barnett on Stephanie McMahon’s new interim titles, Vince McMahon appearing on WWE TV, Paul Levesque’s NXT talent meeting, AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door, AEW Dynamite discussion

June 24, 2022

By Jason Powell (@prowrestlingnet) and Jake…

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John Laurinaitis placed on administrative leave, Bruce Prichard named WWE Interim Head of Talent Relations

June 21, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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McGuire’s Monday: Minneapolis got it wrong for cheering Vince McMahon and exposed how blind, tasteless, and ignorant pro wrestling fandom can be

June 20, 2022

By Colin McGuire, ProWrestling.net Staffer…

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06/16 Dot Net Weekly audio show: Powell and Barnett on the Vince McMahon investigation, Jeff Hardy’s DUI arrest, Sasha Banks release rumors, Randy Orton injury report, Troy “Two Dimes” Donovan released from NXT deal, AEW Dynamite discussion

June 16, 2022

By Jason Powell (@prowrestlingnet) and Jake…

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WWE board investigating $3 million settlement paid to an employee who allegedly had an affair with Vince McMahon

June 15, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

COLIN MCGUIRE

McGuire’s Monday: Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out of WWE Raw reignited the spotlight on how antiquated the pro wrestling power structure is

May 23, 2022

By Colin McGuire, ProWrestling.net Staffer…

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Sasha Banks and Naomi walk out, force changes to WWE Raw plans, WWE issues statement

May 16, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Vince Russo on the drama leading into Bash at the Beach 2000, the scathing promo he cut on Hulk Hogan, issues behind the scenes with Eric Bischoff

May 10, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

AEW News

Sabatino Piscitelli (f/k/a Tino Sabbatelli) on moving from the NFL to WWE, being released twice by NXT, rumors that he leaked AEW spoilers, his relationship with Mandy Rose

May 3, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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Maven on eliminating Undertaker from the Royal Rumble, winning WWE Tough Enough, biggest career regret, his friendship with the late Adam “Test” Martin

March 6, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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Shane “Slapjack” Haste on being released by WWE, the Retribution faction, his theory on why the group fizzled out so quickly, why he’s a fan of John Laurinaitis

March 4, 2022

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Viktor of The Ascension recalls WWE officials not allowing the Hart Dungeon to be mentioned on television, the different sides of John Laurinaitis

December 16, 2021

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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Fred Rosser on signing with NJPW Strong, WWE exploring a working relationship with NJPW, declining to remove his NJPW jacket during the filming of a WWE documentary, coming out to his family and the world, the support he received from fellow WWE wrestlers

December 10, 2021

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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McGuire’s Monday: Survivor Series reiterated that WWE is going through a transition phase, but it won’t last forever

November 22, 2021

By Colin McGuire, ProWrestling.net Staffer…

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Nick Patrick looks back on WWE closing Deep South Wrestling, discusses his issues with John Laurinaitis, recalls Vince McMahon giving John Cena more on-air freedom

October 12, 2021

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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10/11 Dot Net Q&A Audio (NSFW): Jason Powell answers your pro wrestling and non-wrestling questions

October 11, 2021

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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Mickie James on possible opponents at NWA 73, Serena Deeb, and Mark Carrano being fired by WWE following the trash bag incident

June 30, 2021

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

03/11 Dot Net Weekly audio show: WrestleMania week plans, WWE Hall of Fame, Big Johnny back in a big position of power, WWE Network and Peacock, Impact Wrestling Sacrifice, upcoming ROH and NWA pay-per-views, NXT and AEW Dynamite television talk

March 11, 2021

By Jason Powell (@prowrestlingnet) and Jake…

MISC News

“Road Warrior Animal” Joe Laurinaitis dead at age 60

September 23, 2020

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

Interview Highlights

Booker T on scripted promos in pro wrestling, who helped him land his spot on WWE Backstage, his goal with the Reality of Wrestling promotion

February 24, 2020

By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor…

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Blake Christian on his run in NXT and whether he would return, working with Paul “Triple H” Levesque and William Regal, a gimmick that was pitched for him that another wrestler is using now

07/26 Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast With Jason Powell (Episode 217): Brian Fritz on the departure of Vince McMahon from WWE, Paul Levesque taking over as the head of WWE creative, the future of WWE, and more

Paul Levesque returns as WWE EVP of Talent Relations

Vince McMahon allegedly paid $12 million in hush money to four women formerly associated with WWE

06/24 Dot Net Weekly audio show: Powell and Barnett on Stephanie McMahon’s new interim titles, Vince McMahon appearing on WWE TV, Paul Levesque’s NXT talent meeting, AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door, AEW Dynamite discussion

John Laurinaitis placed on administrative leave, Bruce Prichard named WWE Interim Head of Talent Relations

McGuire’s Monday: Minneapolis got it wrong for cheering Vince McMahon and exposed how blind, tasteless, and ignorant pro wrestling fandom can be

06/16 Dot Net Weekly audio show: Powell and Barnett on the Vince McMahon investigation, Jeff Hardy’s DUI arrest, Sasha Banks release rumors, Randy Orton injury report, Troy “Two Dimes” Donovan released from NXT deal, AEW Dynamite discussion

WWE board investigating $3 million settlement paid to an employee who allegedly had an affair with Vince McMahon

McGuire’s Monday: Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out of WWE Raw reignited the spotlight on how antiquated the pro wrestling power structure is

Sasha Banks and Naomi walk out, force changes to WWE Raw plans, WWE issues statement

Vince Russo on the drama leading into Bash at the Beach 2000, the scathing promo he cut on Hulk Hogan, issues behind the scenes with Eric Bischoff

Sabatino Piscitelli (f/k/a Tino Sabbatelli) on moving from the NFL to WWE, being released twice by NXT, rumors that he leaked AEW spoilers, his relationship with Mandy Rose

Maven on eliminating Undertaker from the Royal Rumble, winning WWE Tough Enough, biggest career regret, his friendship with the late Adam “Test” Martin

Shane “Slapjack” Haste on being released by WWE, the Retribution faction, his theory on why the group fizzled out so quickly, why he’s a fan of John Laurinaitis

Viktor of The Ascension recalls WWE officials not allowing the Hart Dungeon to be mentioned on television, the different sides of John Laurinaitis

Fred Rosser on signing with NJPW Strong, WWE exploring a working relationship with NJPW, declining to remove his NJPW jacket during the filming of a WWE documentary, coming out to his family and the world, the support he received from fellow WWE wrestlers

McGuire’s Monday: Survivor Series reiterated that WWE is going through a transition phase, but it won’t last forever

Nick Patrick looks back on WWE closing Deep South Wrestling, discusses his issues with John Laurinaitis, recalls Vince McMahon giving John Cena more on-air freedom

10/11 Dot Net Q&A Audio (NSFW): Jason Powell answers your pro wrestling and non-wrestling questions

Mickie James on possible opponents at NWA 73, Serena Deeb, and Mark Carrano being fired by WWE following the trash bag incident

03/11 Dot Net Weekly audio show: WrestleMania week plans, WWE Hall of Fame, Big Johnny back in a big position of power, WWE Network and Peacock, Impact Wrestling Sacrifice, upcoming ROH and NWA pay-per-views, NXT and AEW Dynamite television talk

“Road Warrior Animal” Joe Laurinaitis dead at age 60

Booker T on scripted promos in pro wrestling, who helped him land his spot on WWE Backstage, his goal with the Reality of Wrestling promotion