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The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

The Golden Shovel

The Golden Shovel is your weekly deep dive into the storytelling, booking, and bold opinions we have of the WWE. Whether it"s fantasy booking dream matches, breaking down Raw and SmackDown, or debating the best (and worst) moments of the week - we’re here to call it like we see it. Expect hot takes, fearless predictions, and a love-hate relationship with pro wrestling’s most chaotic company.Subscribe for fresh episodes every week - and join the conversation: What would you do with the book?Find us

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67:42

CM Punk Crowned World Heavyweight Champion + The...

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/11/05

It’s been a massive week in WWE - CM Punk is your NEW World Heavyweight Champion, and the “Last Time Is Now” tournament kicks off to decide who faces John Cena for the final time ever. This week on The Golden Shovel Podcast, we break down: CM Punk’s shocking world title win and what it means for Raw The brackets and early favorites in Cena’s farewell tournament All the fallout from Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown Highlights and surprises from Saturday Night’s Main Event Pred...

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30:20

Our Favourite WWE Matches of All Time

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/11/01

This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we dig into the matches that made us fans for life — our favourite WWE matches of all time. Each of us picked four unforgettable bouts: no rankings, no rules, just pure wrestling passion. From emotional storytelling and legendary moments to matches that made us fall in love with wrestling in the first place, we share what makes each one special. Expect nostalgia, debate, and a few surprises along the way. 💬 Let us know your own favourite WWE

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56:59

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Is STACKED

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/29

This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we’re looking ahead to one of the most loaded Saturday Night’s Main Event cards in years — and giving our predictions for every match! We break down the full card, including: 🏆 Dominik Mysterio vs Penta vs Rusev for the Intercontinental Championship 👑 Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship 🔥 Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship 💥 CM Punk vs Jey Uso for the Vacant World Heavyweight Championship

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23:33

WWE SmackDown Is Broken… And We Try to Fix It

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/25

In this week’s Saturday Squash, Daz takes the reins of the WWE and challenges Ross and Saunders to pitch their best ideas to fix WWE SmackDown. Each of them brings three solutions to the table, from superstar pushes to storyline overhauls, and Daz gets the final say - choosing which fix in each round would actually make the blue brand work again. Expect plenty of laughs, hot takes, and creative brainstorming as we dissect what’s gone wrong and how WWE could turn things around. Let us know if ...

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56:58

Is CM Punk vs Jey Uso the right move for the World...

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2025/10/22

Join us as we break down a bumper weekend of WWE action! We analyze the Women's Tag Team Championship match featuring Sol Ruca and Zaria, discuss the shocking US Title change with Sami Zayn dropping the belt to Ilya Dragunov, and debate whether this PLE-quality match should have been saved for a bigger stage. On Raw, we cover the electric tag team action, Dom Mysterio's continued evolution toward a face turn, and the confusing return of Nikki Bella. But the big talking point? Mond...

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19:44

Was John Cenas Heel Run Actually Perfect?

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/18

We take a deep dive into John Cena’s shocking heel run — from its explosive start to its sudden end — and ask the question: was it actually perfect? We explore the storytelling behind Cena’s heel turn, the high points, the fan service matches after his face turn, and why his recent performances have arguably topped his heel year. Join The Golden Shovel Podcast as we dig into WWE’s biggest creative swings, and find out if Cena’s heel run might secretly be one of his best. 🎧 Subscribe/Follow

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68:36

Another Fake Injury + The Perfect Sendoff? Crown...

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2025/10/15

John Cena’s emotional farewell match against AJ Styles. Seth Rollins’ “injury.” A shock Bloodline twist. This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we break down WWE Crown Jewel 2025 and the fallout from Raw and SmackDown. From the perfect sendoff for Cena to the chaos of the Brons and Paul Heyman’s new alliance, we cover everything: the highs, the lows, and what it all means for WrestleMania season. Expect honest takes, fan emotion, and deep insight from the lads — no sugarcoating, ju...

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16:40

How to Enjoy Wrestling in the IWC Era Without...

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/11

The Internet Wrestling Community (IWC) can make being a fan exhausting: constant fantasy booking, endless hot takes, and everyone trying to be right instead of just having fun. In this solo Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast episode, Ross breaks down how to rediscover what made you love wrestling in the first place. He dives into how the online culture around wrestling has changed, why fans are addicted to “being right,” and how to tune out the noise to enjoy the product again. From watching sh...

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67:44

Seth Rollins needs a win & is Cena losing Down Under?...

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2025/10/08

The road to WWE Crown Jewel 2025 is heating up, and The Golden Shovel crew is here with their full predictions! From Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins to John Cena’s emotional clash with AJ Styles, we break down every match, every storyline, and what it all means heading into Perth, Australia. We discuss: Does Seth Rollins need a win more than ever?Is John Cena destined to lose Down Under against AJ Styles?Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY teaming up in PerthTiffany Stratton vs Stephanie Viqueur - which ch...

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35:28

We Pick The Greatest WWE Entrance Theme Of All Time:...

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/04

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head debating a nostalgic WWE topic… and the third host decides who takes home the win. This week’s topic: The Greatest WWE Entrance Theme Music of All Time 💥 We're talking epic songs, the legend that is Jim Johnston, memorable returns and pops and overall superstar presentation! 🎧 Subscribe/Follow for weekly WWE story-driven breakdowns 📺 Watch the video episode on YouTube &...

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59:55

Triple Threat Botch Fest: WWE Women’s Division in...

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2025/10/01

The WWE Women’s Division is under the microscope this week after a triple threat botch fest that has fans questioning creative direction. In this episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we dig into Bayley’s dragging storyline, Rhea Ripley’s fresh non-title feud, and whether the division is being set up to succeed. Plus: Cody vs Seth - is the outcome already obvious?Dominik Mysterio vs Rusev - a feud that could define Dom’s futureLA Knight’s “meaningless” win over KofiAJ Styles picking...

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30:02

Who Makes Our Mount Rushmore of NXT Superstars?

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/27

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A weekly feature from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where we dive into nostalgic WWE debates and settle on the ultimate picks. This week we’re joined by a special guest as the four of us team up to decide The Mount Rushmore of WWE NXT Superstars 🔥 From black-and-gold icons to breakout stars who defined an era, we each bring our favorites to the table — but only four can make the monument. Who makes the cut? 📢 Share your own NXT Mount Rushmore at our link

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70:05

The ESPN Era starts off with a whimper? Lesnar...

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/24

The ESPN Era of WWE begins... but is it already falling flat? In this episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, the lads dive into the fallout from Wrestlepalooza and the first major steps of WWE under ESPN. We break down Brock Lesnar’s brutal squash of John Cena, Sami Zayn’s open challenge on the main roster, and all the highs (and lows) from this week in wrestling.Expect hot takes, a few laughs, and a full-on debate as we dig into the storytelling, the booking decisions, and what these moves

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28:57

Wrestlemania in Saudi Arabia: Our Reaction To The...

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/20

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where this week, the three of us team up for our topic! This week’s topic: We React To The Huge Announcement That WWE Will Take Wrestlemania 43 to Saudi Arabia in 2027💥 Saunders and Ross give their initial reactions and then deep dive into what that might mean for the current card, the next couple of years and the long term impact. 🎧 Subscribe/Follow for weekly WWE story-driven breakdowns 📺 Watch the video...

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41:56

Wrestlepalooza Official Prediction Show and our...

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/17

The Golden Shovel crew breaks down the entire card for WWE Wrestlepalooza with bold predictions and hot takes! From The Usos vs The Vision, to a massive WWE Title Match and of course the final in ring meeting of John Cena and Brock Lesnar. Not forgetting the return of AJ Lee to the ring after more than a decade away, we cover who’s winning, who’s stealing the show, and what WWE booking deserves to be buried. 💬 Who are your picks for Clash in Paris? Let us know in the comments or ta...

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30:50

Fantasy Booking Wrestlemania 42: The Saturday Squash...

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/13

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where this week, the three of us team up for our topic! This week’s topic: Fantasy Booking Wrestlemania 42💥 Daz is picking 4 Smackdown title matches, Saunders doing the same for Raw, and Ross is supposed to book the remainder of the card but goes rogue! 🎧 Subscribe/Follow for weekly WWE story-driven breakdowns 📺 Watch the video episode on YouTube 💬 Let us know your thoughts on our picks 📢 Cast your o...

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54:26

AJ Lee Returns & Is Becky Lynch the GOAT?

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/10

The Golden Shovel crew is back with a packed episode! This week we dive into the shocking return of AJ Lee and what it means for WWE storytelling moving forward. From her contract details to her first promos back, we break down whether this comeback can deliver more than just a nostalgia pop. We also ask the big question: is Becky Lynch the GOAT? After years of carrying the women’s division and now elevating feuds with Seth, Punk, and AJ, is there anyone with a stronger case? Along the w...

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27:51

Legends Who We Think Should Have Been a World...

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/06

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head debating a nostalgic WWE topic… and the third host decides who takes home the win. This week’s topic: Legends Who Should Have Been a World Champion in WWE 💥 We’re talking everyone from ex WCW Superstars, Up and Coming Talent, and even some Tag Team Specialists! 🎧 Subscribe/Follow for weekly WWE story-driven breakdowns 📺 Watch the video episode on YouTube 💬 Let us ...

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89:43

Clash in Paris Review Show & Sami Zayn wins a title!

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/03

The Golden Shovel crew is back with our full WWE Clash in Paris Review Show and what a night it was! From wild brawls to shocking finishes, Paris delivered an unforgettable event, capped off by a very controversial main event finish. We break down every match on the card: from Sheamus vs Rusev in the Donnybrook, to Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed, Cena vs Logan Paul, Becky Lynch vs Nikki Bella, and the stacked Fatal Four-Way for the World Heavyweight Title featuring Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Jey Us...

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26:48

Cyber Sunday, The Hardcore Championship and Proper...

The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/08/30

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head debating a nostalgic WWE topic… and the third host decides who takes home the win. This week’s topic: Things We Want to See Make A Return to the WWE 💥 We’re talking everything from Interactive PLEs like Cyber Sunday, Real Kayfabe and even the Hardcore Championship — the things we grew up with, look back on with nostalgia or even think would enhance the current version of the WWE

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