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Headlines, Headlocks, and Hijinks with Gringo Fantastico, Jason Hilton, and Kenny Romero

Headlines, Headlocks, and Hijinks with Gringo Fantastico, Jason Hilton, and Kenny Romero

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Ep 76Episode 75 - We'll miss you, Sabu.

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Jason Hilton, Kenny Romero, and "legendary" luchador and horror host Gringo Fantastico ("Fantastico Disasterpiece Theatre" on Troma Now!) pay tribute to Sabu as Fantastico tells a couple of short stories about his experiences working with him in the indies. The trio talks about some of their favorite Sabu matches! Backlash, Smackdown, and RAW happened and the results are analyzed... the way these guys analyze things. They also wade into the AEW Beach Break and Double or Nothing pools! Tangents happen with laughs all around! Check it out and Subscribe!

May 14, 20251h 24m

Ep 75Episode 74 - Releases? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Releases!!! aka Whiplash from Predicting Backlash!

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Jason Hilton, Kenny Romero, and retired "legendary" luchador and horror host, Gringo Fantastico ("Fantastico Disasterpiece Theatre" on Troma Now) are back to bring you some news from the world of WWE. This week, the trio gives their takes on how WWE Backlash will unfold as well as dive into the ridiculous reasoning behind all of the recent releases from WWE. They also wade into RAW and Smackdown results. This pod is bonkers, it's a little out in left field, and it's ridiculous, but dammit it's theirs. Don't miss this shorter than normal episode!

May 8, 20251h 12m

Ep 74Episode 73 - Who the Hell is Ham Tyler?

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In this Smackdown and RAW recap episode, the hijinks flow! The trio discuss their booking ideas for the rest of John Cena's final year, Sami Zayn stupid decision, and how Karrion Kross can become the savior of the WWE! Fantastico shows his age by making references towards a certain show with Marc Singer, Faye Grant, Robert Englund, and Michael "freaking" Ironside. We took it back from Seth. He wasn't using it properly.

Apr 30, 20251h 29m

Ep 73Episode 72 - Wrestlemania Flows and Woes and RAW Goes!

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It's the week after Wrestlemania and you know what the means! We're here to give you our takes on what flowed and woed with WWE's biggest event of the year and we recap what might be arguably considered the best post-Wrestlemania RAW in over a decade. Horror host and retired indie luchador Gringo Fantastico (Fantastico Disasterpiece Theatre on Troma Now!), retired indie wrestler and extremely hilarious Jason Hilton, and the co-host with the most, the one and only Kenny Romero bring you their insanity all in the safety on your computer or mobile device! Oh...and they believe in Joe Hendry... and Killer Kross! Did you know that Stone Cold shouldn't drive ATV's anymore! Some lady might pretend to fall.

Apr 24, 20252h 12m

Ep 72Episode 71 - Wrestlemania or Another Wrestlelamia? A Preview Show!

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Retired Indie wrestlers, luchador Gringo Fantastico and Jason Hilton, alongside their rad co-host and voice of reason, Kenny Romero, are back after a week off for a super rad WRESTLEMANIA preview show! What will be the hits and misses of the WWE's biggest event of the year? Who cares? They'll probably just drink a lot of beer during it anyway! In the meantime, the trio dissects each match leading into the big event as well as recap the past week of AEW shows, including AEW Dynasty! SPOILER: AJ Styles and Logan Paul have the most meaningful match on the card... listen and find out why!

Apr 16, 20252h 13m

Ep 71Episode 70 - I guess it's an AEW Dynasty Preview Show?

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Co-hosts Jason Hilton, Kenny Romero, and former indie wrestler Gringo Fantastico (Fantastico Disasterpiece Theatre on Troma Now) are here to preview this Sunday's AEW Dynasty, which Fantastico is disappointed with due to the fact that there will be no Joan Collins or Linda Evans. (That's an 40 years and up joke, kids!) The trio talk the Hulkster family fallout, current releases and acquisitions, and much more on another unhinged episode!

Apr 2, 20251h 50m

Ep 70Episode 69 - At Least There's Penta!

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Jason Hilton, Kenny Romero, and "legendary" luchador Gringo Fantastico are back this week to give their ridiculous takes on the week in wrestling. With what seems to be shaping up as one of the most lackluster Wrestlemanias in history on the horizon, the trio attempts to find anything noteworthy that can get them hyped. Jon Moxley's infamous "spike" spot is discussed... And as always, they divert their attention into making fun of movies and stuff!

Mar 26, 20251h 54m

Ep 69Episode 68 - Triple Threat-a-Mania

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Jason Hilton, Kenny Romero, and Gringo Fantastico (Fantastico Disasterpiece Theatre on Troma Now) discuss this week in wrestling and how things are shaping up for Wrestlemania. Oddly... very oddly. And what the Hell is going to happen with the Judgement Day? We have no clue and neither do you!

Mar 20, 20251h 25m

Ep 68Episode 67 - Superiority and Mediocrity

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With Jason out tonight while on the mend, Fantastico and Kenny Romero pilot this dumpster fire unhinged podcast into an actual relatively unhinged episode that had little hijinks and more wrestling. The duo covers AEW Revolution and Monday Night Raw from this past week! It's actually kind of informative this time, but it may due to Fantastico's lack of sleep for the past couple of days. Who knows? The duo also discusses their thoughts on the upcoming Wrestlemania event and more!

Mar 12, 20251h 28m

Ep 67Episode 66 - We got a John Cena Heel Turn Before GTA6!

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Jason, Fantastico, and newly added permanent host of the pod, Kenny Romero give their takes on Elimination Chamber and Fantastico loses his cool over the John Cena heel turn that felt more like a RKO outta nowhere. With logical Wrestlemania match ups ruined and mixed up 5 weeks before the PLE, how are they going to make us care? Also, the trio discuss CM Punk's spectacular RAW promo, Chad Gable's Mexico City scavenger hunt, and all the Elimination Chamber fallout you can handle... and without a Pip Boy. Fantastico asks the guys who they feel are some of the most underrated wrestlers of all time.

Mar 5, 20252h 5m

Ep 66Episode 65 - Two Luchadors: An Elimination Chamber Special (Special Guest: Ophidian The Cobra)

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Fantastico's frenemy, former Chikara and Indie Wrestler Ophidian the Cobra, joins the guys for an Elimination Chamber prediction show. The group talks the Thunder Rosa, Penelope Ford, Megan Bayne incident, why the Death Riders are such toolbags, Orange Cassidy's athletic prowess and dive deep into WWE Elimination Chamber predictions.

Feb 26, 20251h 27m

Ep 65Episode 64 - Unsanctioned Precursors, Elimination Chamber, Brisbane Bash, and a Lame New World

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(WARNING: Captain America: Brave New World SPOILERS) Jason Hilton and Gringo Fantastico are at it again, alongside their good friend, Kenny Romero, as they break down the build up for Elimination Chamber and give their takes on AEW Grand Slam from Brisbane, Australia. The trio chat about what do with Penta, the lack of interest for most things leading to Wrestlemania, and the newly announced Unsanctioned match between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens and where Gringo thinks it may be leading. As always the trio talks, music, movies, and randomness. Jason gives his takes on Captain America: Brave New World.

Feb 19, 20251h 56m

Ep 64Episode 63 - Wrestling, Releases, and the Forbidden Beaded Door

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Jason Hilton and retired luchador Gringo Fantastico are once again joined by their good friend, the "Charro" of the show, Kenny Romero. The trio discusses anything and everything under the sun and fit in some wrestling as well. They chat about recent talent releases from the WWE and AEW, to analyzing RAW, Smackdown, NXT (with breaking news as they recorded) and a little bit of AEW, this episode goes off the rails frequently, but if you weren't used to that, you probably wouldn't listen anyway!

Feb 12, 20251h 44m

Ep 63Episode 62 - We Went to the Royal Rumble!

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Jason and Fantastico welcome Fantastico's long time friend and college pal, "Billy German" Will Grieshop to the show for the first time. Billy and Fantastico went to the Royal Rumble and give their takes on the show from a live perspective. The trio talks about their cheers and jeers of the event, while Fantastico goes, once again, on his rant about loathing Logan Paul and anything young people like! (Because he's old!) Plus, there's much more hijinks to be had on this Royal Rumble results show!

Feb 5, 20251h 26m

Ep 62Episode 61 - The Royal Rumble Predictions of Doom!

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Jason Hilton and "Legendary" luchador, Gringo Fantastico along with their special guest Kenny Romero talk about the upcoming Royal Rumble and everything it entails... from TNA stars to NXT stars. As usual, Fantastico has weird takes and everyone else has a grasp on reality! Give it a listen before or after the Rumble!

Feb 1, 20251h 41m

Ep 61Episode 60 - RAW is PENTA!!!!

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On the first episode of 2025, Jason and Fantastico are joined by their pal Kenny Romero as the trio discuss this weekend's upcoming Saturday Night's Main Event as well as give their early Royal Rumble predictions. Fantastico discusses how to fix the lackluster Wyatt Sicks and the horribly booked Final Testament. Hulk Hogan's decline into awfulness is discussed. Apologize and mean it, brother! They dive into the women's division and gush over the arrival of PENTA to Monday Night Raw!

Jan 23, 202545 min

Ep 60Episode 59 - Saturday Night's Lame Event

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Former indie wrestlers Jason Hilton and "Legendary" luchador, Gringo Fantastico (Fantastico Disasterpiece Theatre on Troma Now!) dive into this past week's wrestling. From analyzing differing opinions on Saturday Night's Main Event to the return of Tessa Blanchard in TNA, to options in NFL streaming, the two pals break down everything they can in this weeks episode!

Dec 20, 20241h 10m

Ep 59Episode 58 - Saturday Night's Plain Event

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Jason Hilton and Gringo Fantastico dive in this week for a Saturday Night's Main Event preview episode. Jason gives his opinions on a heater NXT Deadline! Fantastico fantasy books all the PLE's leading up to Mania and attempts to predict this Saturday night's card. Will Kevin Owens finally topple Cody Rhodes' forgettable and mediocre title reign and will Finn Balor finally capture the RAW championship from Gunther and Damien Priest? And will Jesse Ventura and Karrion Kross have a voice off?? The duo also talks about NFL great Dick Butkus.

Dec 11, 20241h 4m

Ep 58Episode 57: Icy Roads and Heater Matches!

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Jason Hilton and Gringo Fantastico join you this week to analyze the ups and downs of Survivor Series and to discuss Fantastico's icy AEW Dynamite journey!

Dec 6, 20241h 24m

Ep 57Episode 56: Full on Video Game Hijinks... and some Full Gear and Wargames!

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Jason Hilton and Gringo Fantastico are joined this week by Gringo's youngest offspring and teen game designer, Sidney. The trio discuss various video games from JRPG's to shooters to ultimately shooting on wrestling games. After Gringo demands Sidney duck out to go eat his dinner, the now OG duo talks the upcoming AEW Full Gear and WWE Survivor Series Wargames PPV and PLE, respectively. A lot of Hijinks in this one!

Nov 21, 20241h 9m

Ep 56Episode 55: NXTCW

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Jason Hilton breaks down the NXT show taking place at the old ECW Arena, while Fantastico attempts to keep up due to his lack of a digital antenna. The usual topic of Women's wrestling comes up, yet again. And, as always, shenanigans ensue. Check out the wild takes of two lower tier retired indie wrestlers, one being a Troma Now horror host and buckle up for the ridiculousness.

Nov 13, 20241h 14m

Ep 55Episode 54 or 55 - Yup. Right in the Crown Jewels

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Jason and Fantastico discuss the intricacies of the results of Crown Jewel from Saudi Arabia. They continue to make assessments about what will happen at Survivor Series: WarGames. Fantastico makes it abundantly clear that he wants Mike Tyson to destroy Jake Paul!

Nov 7, 202441 min

Ep 54Episode 53 - Kick Me In the Crown Jewels Again

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Jason Hilton and Gringo Fantastico discuss all things WWE and some AEW, but the primary focus this week is on WWE Crown Jewel brought to you by the Saudi government! They give their predictions and hopes leading into the next PPV, Survivor Series War Games!

Nov 1, 20241h 11m

Ep 53Episode 52 - Jacob and the Breakker

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Jason Hilton and Gringo Fantastico dissect this week's really good episodes of Smackdown and Raw and attempt to give insight on a Halloween Havoc with very little booking information. They discuss the women's tag division, the insane potential showdown between Bron Breakker and Jacob Fatu, and one of Fantastico's favorite events... Wargames!

Oct 23, 20241h 14m

Ep 52Episode 52 - They Kicked Me in the Crown Jewels

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Jason Hilton and Gringo Fantastico analyze wrestling journalists, continue to brace for the iceberg impact of a conceptual horribly booked Survivor Series, and they discuss the upcoming Crown Jewel Saudi PLE! Also, as per usual, there will be hijinks.

Oct 17, 20241h 1m

Ep 51Episode 50 - The Good Blood and the Bad Blood

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Co-hosts Jason Hilton and Gringo Fantastico discuss Bad Blood and what lies ahead for the various storylines. Survivor Series looms ahead as well as the upcoming Crown Jewel PPV (We still call them that!) in Saudi Arabia where a new champion will be crowned for a brand new championship! Also, some hijinks. Not too much, but some.

Oct 11, 20241h 6m

Ep 50Episode 50 - We Forgot It Was Our 50th Episode... and Bad Blood Predictions

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On the landmark 50th episode, Jason and Fantastico forgot that it was their 50th episode so nothing special happens! Jason and Fantastico talk the differences in AEW and WWE and why one is more interesting than the other at the moment! The duo gives their takes on the upcoming Bad Blood PPV. The Hijinks fly rampant for this hour of wild takes and stupid notions!

Oct 2, 202453 min

Ep 49Episode 49 - WWE makes my brain hurt...sometimes! Hooray for Jay Uso, though!

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Jason and Fantastico discuss what's wrong with the Women's Division, tag and beyond, in WWE. The duo briefly talks AEW Grand Slam. Fantastico praises our Lord and Savior, The Beast Mortos! And oh my God, the Hijinks!

Sep 25, 20241h 38m

Ep 48Episode 48 - We Believe in Joe Hendry

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Fantastico and Turtleneck return, once again, after another short hiatus, to discuss WWE Bash in Berlin and the current WWE product. Fantastico goes on another legendary rant about this past week's episode of RAW and what could possibly be the biggest missed opportunity for WWE in the past 10 years, in regards to the one and only Joe Hendry!... I said his name? Is he here?

Sep 4, 20241h 27m

Ep 47Episode 47 - Wembley Wrasslin and Summerslam Solids

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Back from a couple of weeks off, Jason and Fantastico discuss the cheers, mostly jeers of Summerslam. Fantastico hates on Celebrity Wrestlers and why he prefers the Final Testament over The New Day. They duo dives into their predictions for the upcoming AEW ALL IN pay per view!

Aug 21, 20242h 2m

Ep 46Episode 46 - Summer of Slam Predictions and some NXT Analysis

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Jason and Fantastico give their predictions for Summerslam 2024 and what may come of the aftermatch as well as give their analysis as to how what to do with specific talent from NXT!

Jul 31, 20241h 11m

Ep 45Episode 45 - Just some good old fashion wrasslin talk!

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Jason "Heel Turtleneck" Hilton and Gringo Fantastico discuss Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown. It's just an episode with some good old fashion wrestling talk...and as always... some hijinks.

Jul 19, 20241h 18m

Ep 44Episode 44 - We're Back With a Vengeance...like Die Hard 3!

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Jason Hilton and Gringo Fantastico are back from a lengthy hiatus to, once again, talk about wrasslin. With the new format, the two former indie wrestlers will primarily focus on WWE, but still comment on other promotions at times! On this episode, we discuss Money in the Bank results, while breaking down Raw and Smackdown!

Jul 15, 20241h 14m

Ep 43Episode 43 - AEW Double or Nothing & Queen and King of the Ring Over-analytical Preview Show!

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Jason Hilton and Gringo Fantastico dive in with being over-analytical about this weekend's two PPVs or PLEs or whatever. Also, they talk about a bunch of other stuff that doesn't really matter, but they like to do it anyway!

May 24, 20241h 57m

Ep 42Episode 42 - Post Wrestlemania Feedback and Dumb Decisions

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Turtleneck and Fantastico talk about the world after Wrestlemania, CM Punk being the biggest face in two different promotions, and AEW's on-air decisions. Fantastico cites the most irresponsible thing he's ever seen in wrestling. Fantastico talks about his return to the ring for the first time in over a decade!

Apr 26, 20241h 52m

Ep 41Episode 41 - Wrestlemania Predictions and the Week in Wrasslin!

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On this episode, Jason "Turtleneck" Hilton and Legendary Luchador Gringo Fantastico talk Wrestlemania and AEW. Fantastico starts off with an epic rant in response to the hate towards AI use in "Late Night With the Devil!"

Mar 26, 20242h 5m

Ep 40Episode 40 - Sting's Last Match and a ton of Hijinks!

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Fantastico and Turtleneck talk AEW Revolution, Sting's last match, and more wrestling. Talking about WWE 2K24, Fantastico goes on a nuclear rant about the current climate of video gaming. Fantastico hears the sad news about his fallen hero. Turtleneck tries to keep things sane...as usual.

Mar 8, 20243h 39m

Ep 39Episode 39 - Elimination Chamber Analysis and Wrestlemania Thoughts and Tiff Stratton = GOAT!

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On this episode, Fantastico and Turtleneck talk WWE, Elimination Chamber, some AEW, Wrestlemania, and praise the hell outta how awesome Tiffany Stratton is! They also talk a lot of Hijinks! Go figure!

Mar 2, 20242h 4m

Ep 38Episode 38 - This Luchador is fried!

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On today's episode, an extremely exhausted Gringo Fantastico attempts to hold it together with Heel Turtleneck as they discuss the upcoming Elimination Chamber PLE, the week in wrestling, and the upcoming AEW Revolution PPV! More hijinks than usual in this one.

Feb 23, 20243h 18m

Ep 37Episode 37 - It's not that hard...just book it!

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Heel Turtleneck and Gringo Fantastico break down the week in wrestling and talk AEW Revolution and WWE Elimination Chamber. Fantastico goes on another rant about how WWE has focusing issues with their creative team!

Feb 17, 20243h 7m

Ep 36Episode 36 - It Was "Only Smoke and Mirrors (Whoa!)"

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Just hours after the WWE Wrestlemania 40 Press Conference in Vegas, the WWE swerves (No offense Swerve) the entire internet wrestling community with a calculated storyline to make Wrestlemania pretty rad! Join us for our analytical approach to this huge news as well as our take on the week in wrestling! And holy crap...Go Sting!

Feb 9, 20242h 17m

Ep 35Episode 35 - The Decent 2024 Royal Rumble and Separate Evil and Awfulness!

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Heel Turtleneck and "Legendary" luchador, Gringo Fantastico talk the 2024 Royal Rumble, the RAW Fallout, No Elimination Chamber build, and the dark, awful, evil elephant in the room.

Feb 2, 20242h 50m

Ep 34Episode 34 - Allegedly!!! It's the Royal Rumble with Special Guest Mistress Harley

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Special guest, Mistress Harley the Techdomme® joins us for our 2nd Annual Royal Rumble Watchalong! This time we dive into Royal Rumble 1992! We discuss all things "allegedly" and dive down the rabbit hole for the week of wrestling!

Jan 26, 20242h 31m

Ep 33Episode 33 - The One Year Anniversary of the Show that they mostly forgot about!

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In this one year anniversary episode, that both of them neglected to remember, Heel Turtleneck and Legendary Luchador, Gringo Fantastico discuss the recent week in wrestling. Fantastico continues to Fan Girl out over his favorite event, The Royal Rumble. He's not going to stop! Please make him stop! Actually, he'll stop on his own if it's like 2016's Royal Rumble.

Jan 21, 20242h 37m

Ep 32Episode 32 - The Jinder, the Punk, and the Khan

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Turtleneck and Fantastico come to you with the first episode of 2024 with more marking out for the Royal Rumble. We also talk about video game hijinks and grievances. We give our opinion on the whole Jericho thing, which SPOILER ALERT, we don't have anything to say because we WEREN'T THERE and it's NONE OF OUR BUSINESS!!! Plus, is this episode 31 or 32? Whatever, who the Hell knows? Oh...and Jinder Mahal become WWE's biggest babyface in one tweet!

Jan 12, 20241h 52m

Ep 31Episode 31 - Fantastico Marks Out for the Royal Rumble and More Nonsensical BS!

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With this later and normal episode, Fantastico marks out for the upcoming Royal Rumble way too early. Turtleneck and Fantastico discuss the week in wrestling and pop culture references in film. They also poke fun at Star Wars, Scotty Steiner and other things that have nothing to do with anything in wrestling! They still talk about CM Punk's return and the implications on the industry.

Dec 20, 20232h 11m

Ep 30Episode 30 - The Weak in Wrestling! Ha!

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Turtleneck and Fantastico talk about the week in wrestling, Marvel comics, Video Games, movies, and anything else that distracts them from their planned subject matter!

Dec 10, 20232h 18m

Ep 29Episode 29 - Biggest Return Ever...R Truth!...and I guess Orton and Punk as well

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We're back after a couple of weeks! A lot has gone down in the world of wrestling. Fantastico and Turtleneck discuss Survivor Series, AEW Full Gear, and several HUGE returns to WWE! Back off Little Jimmy, because R Truth has made his long awaited return to WWE!

Dec 1, 20232h 23m

Ep 28Episode 28 - You're Seriously Burning Leaves at 11pm?

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On this episode, that may or may not go to YouTube because of copyrights, we watch Cody Rhodes vs Nick Aldis from ALL IN! Fantastico gets furious at his dumb neighbors for burning leaves at 11:00pm. We also give some Survivor Series predictions and give Logan Paul backhanded compliments. The week in wrestling is discussed.

Nov 10, 20232h 21m

Ep 27Episode 27 - More like Crown FOOL! Ha!

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Heel Turtleneck and Fantastico discuss Crown Jewel predictions, AEW Dynamite, Impact Wrestling, and the rest of the week in wrestling!

Nov 4, 20231h 48m