DEBATE TOPIC 1 (MAIN DEBATE)

Debate Question:

“Did John Cena’s final match expose how wrestling fans got his legacy wrong?”

Key Angles:

• Fan perception vs reality

• Super Cena criticism vs longevity & reliability

• Emotional response now vs reaction during his run

Guiding Follow-Ups:

• Did fans take Cena for granted?

• Would Cena be treated better or worse if he debuted today?

• Is consistency undervalued in wrestling discourse?

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3. YEAR-END AWARDS BLOCK

A. MATCH OF THE YEAR

• Each panelist brings 1 pick

• Focus on:

• Match quality

• Storytelling

• Crowd reaction

• Follow-up: Which match will age the best?

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B. WRESTLER OF THE YEAR

Criteria to consider:

• Consistency all year

• Momentum

• Impact beyond just wins/titles

Discussion Question:

• Can someone be Wrestler of the Year without holding a world title?

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C. TAG TEAM OF THE YEAR

• Chemistry vs booking

• Which team stood out despite the state of tag wrestling?

Follow-Up:

• Is tag team wrestling dying—or just poorly booked?

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4. EARLY ROYAL RUMBLE PICKS

Men’s Royal Rumble

Each panelist gives:

• Safe favorite

• Dark horse

• Chaos pick

Discussion Prompt:

• Who should win vs who will win?

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Women’s Royal Rumble

• Early winner predictions

• Focus on:

• New star creation vs repeat winners

• NXT/international talent factor

Prompt:

• Is this the year WWE uses the Rumble to elevate someone new?

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1️⃣ Would Gunther vs. John Cena elevate Gunther into an all-time great — or overshadow him with another nostalgia moment?

2️⃣ Is AEW’s obsession with factions helping build new stars — or killing individuality on the roster?

3️⃣ Is TNA’s AMC partnership the breakthrough they’ve been waiting for — or are they reaching way above their weight class?

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1. Which delivered the better spectacle: WWE WarGames or AEW Blood & Guts?

2. Did Samoa Joe’s “long con” prove AEW’s booking is actually layered or is it just retroactive storytelling to cover inconsistency?

3. Did the Logan Paul & Jey Uso viral botch expose a deeper issue or was it simply one mistake blown out of proportion?

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1. Is CM Punk right—are today’s wrestlers getting too comfortable under the new TKO contracts?

2. Does Hangman Page having another short title reign prove AEW doesn’t trust him—or is it just smart booking?

3. Did the fan who generated that AI image of AJ Lee at a convention cross a line—or is this just the new reality of fandom in 2025?

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1. Is WWE’s 2025 booking the worst it’s been in decades — or are fans just spoiled by the Triple H era?

2. What does Mike Santana’s one-match title reign really say about TNA’s creative direction?

3. Which Blood & Guts match truly mattered more in 2025 — the historic women’s match or the five-star men’s match?

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🔥 Topic 1:

Should wrestlers challenge the non-compete clause in their contracts?

Are non-competes an unfair restraint on talent—or a necessary protection for companies investing in stars?

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💼 Topic 2:

Has the wrestling boom peaked?

With indie promotions folding and fan engagement shifting online, is wrestling entering a cooling period—or just evolving into its next phase?

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💔 Topic 3:

Does the closing of DPW expose the harsh reality of independent wrestling’s business model?

Was DPW’s shutdown inevitable in a crowded indie landscape—or proof that smaller promotions are getting squeezed by corporate wrestling’s rise?

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