Episode 21: The Good, The Bad, and the Doctor

TNA just leveled up. NXT Deadline shook the NXT universe. And Dr. Stephen? He’s out here causing problems again.

In Episode 21 of This Is Not a Shoot Podcast, we’re back in the studio breaking down the best, the worst, and the flat-out unhinged moments from a packed week in pro wrestling. With the debut of new stars, controversial booking calls, and one loud-mouthed doctor, this episode hits harder than a sledgehammer to the push.

💥 FALLOUT: NXT Deadline 2025
We unpack the impact of NXT's latest premium live event:

• Oba Femi regains the NXT Championship

• Kendal Grey and Je’Von Evans make big moves in the Iron Survivor Challenges

• Ethan Page continues to hold it down as North American Champ

• And a few top names are left trying to pick up the pieces
  Garrett rates it a Wreckage Level 4 — big shifts with serious potential.

🔥 BOOKED OR COOKED

• BOOKED: TNA lands a huge AMC partnership and Frankie Kazarian finally gets his flowers

• COOKED: The Usos dropping back into tag team action — why now?

👑 RING QUEENS
Dr. Stephen returns with another spicy Top 5 — and the reigning Queen has reclaimed her crown.
Expect some surprising shifts, rising stars, and a few eyebrow-raising placements (because of course).

🤠 SADDLE UP OR BUCK OFF – The Cowboy Debate
Cody throws 5 wrestlers in the ring — Garrett and Stephen must decide to saddle up or buck off.
The twist? There’s no Saddle King this week.
Only the Ranch Reject… and someone definitely earned it.

🌀 WEIRD AF
The Doctor may have been bad, but this story is worse.
Garrett drops a real-life wrestling tale that gets weirder by the second.
One of those “this actually aired on TV?” moments that leaves everyone questioning their life choices.

🏁 FINAL FALL
We wrap with closing thoughts, tease what’s coming next, and plug the return of Dark Match — our bonus pod highlighting indie wrestling talent from around the world.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever wrestling fans go to yell at their screens.

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