On this episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we take a deep dive into John Cena’s retirement, reflecting on his final WWE run and how his farewell will be remembered by fans and the industry alike.

We also discuss what’s next for Gunther, including the intriguing tease involving AJ Styles and where WWE could be heading with The Ring General after recent developments.

The conversation continues with thoughts on Rhea Ripley teaming up with Damian Priest once again, what it means for their on-screen dynamic, and how it fits into the wider WWE landscape.

Finally, we break down CM Punk’s powerful promo aimed at Bron Breakker, analyzing its impact and whether it signals a major future showdown.

As always, expect honest opinions, lively debate, and plenty of wrestling passion from the Golden Shovel crew.

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Saturday Squash Podcast – Special Episode: “Looking Back at Our Favourite John Cena Moments”

In this special edition of Saturday Squash, we raise a toast to one of the most iconic careers in sports-entertainment history. As John Cena hangs up his boots (on the night of release), we dive into the moments that made us cheer, cringe, and laugh — from promos to ring entrances, surprise returns, and unforgettable matches.

Join us for:

• A countdown of our top John Cena moments and why they still hit home
• Hilarious banter, nostalgia, and surprise takes from the team
• What Cena’s legacy means for the industry — and why he’ll always be one of the greats

Whether you grew up watching Cena dominate the ring, or you’re revisiting his best moments now — this episode is for fans of heart-stopping comebacks, memorable catchphrases, and larger-than-life personas.

Hit play, then tell us: what’s your favourite John Cena moment?

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This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest stories in modern WWE — John Cena’s last ever match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event. We break down the build, what it means for both men, and the legacy Cena leaves behind.

We also chat through all the major happenings from Raw and SmackDown, including:

• LA Knight’s position on the card – is WWE cooling him off, or is a major push coming?
• Has Lyra Valkyria’s momentum been wasted? We look at her booking, her upside, and what needs to change.
• The Usos return to the tag division – what this means for the landscape, potential feuds, and long-term direction.
• Why isn’t Jade Cargill getting enough heat? We talk character, presentation, and how WWE can unlock her full potential.

As always, expect big opinions, weekly storytelling breakdowns, and plenty of golden shovel moments.
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This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we’re ranking the Top 10 Male WWE Stars of 2025 — and then cutting that list down to our Final 4 to determine our official Wrestler of the Year nominees.

We cover all the major names: Cody Rhodes’ huge year, Seth Rollins’ cash-in chaos, CM Punk’s emotional return to championship gold, Gunther’s monster run, Roman Reigns’ dominance without a belt, and more.
Plus: surprise picks, tough eliminations, and plenty of heated debate.

Who makes the shortlist? Who gets snubbed? And who had the BEST 2025 in WWE?

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This is our 50th episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, and we’re celebrating with a full review of WWE Survivor Series: WarGames — a PLE that left us confused, disappointed, and unsure where WWE storytelling is headed.

We examine both the Men's and Women's WarGames matches, explore the next steps in the AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch feud, and question whether Roman Reigns is being lined up to win the Royal Rumble and chase another world title.

We also break down Dominik Mysterio defeating John Cena to reclaim the Intercontinental Title, Liv Morgan’s return, and the Women’s World Title match featuring Stephanie Vaquer vs Nikki Bella.

Aside from Roman’s likely direction, WWE’s creative roadmap feels foggy — so for our 50th episode, we’re digging into what worked, what didn’t, and where things might go next.

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In this episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we host our first-ever “WWE Women’s Awards 2025,” celebrating the standout performers of an incredible year in women’s wrestling.

We break down the top stars — including Becky Lynch, Tiffany Stratton, Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Jade Cargill, Stephanie Vaquer, Lyra Valkyria, Naomi, Chelsea Green, Sol Ruca, and more — and look at how each of them shaped WWE in 2025. From championship wins to breakout performances and defining storyline moments, we highlight what made each superstar essential to the division this year.

Expect debates, surprises, and some controversial picks as we crown our WWE Woman of the Year for 2025.

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This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we dive into our full WWE Survivor Series WarGames prediction show!

We discuss the rumours around AJ Lee potentially entering the Women’s WarGames match, whether the Men’s WarGames match feels repetitive with last year’s babyface team almost completely returning, and why SmackDown hit a major low point this week.

We also talk about the strange decision to make the go-home SmackDown a pre-taped episode, how it impacts hype for Survivor Series, and which stories are building well — and which ones definitely aren’t.

Roman Reigns finally states his intentions to go after another World Title, and have injuries dampened the Last Time is Now Tournament?

Join us for breakdowns, debates, hot takes, and a full preview of one of WWE’s biggest nights of the year.

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This week’s Saturday Squash dives deep into one of our favourite topics — the best tag teams of 2025.

Join the Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast crew as we analyse the teams dominating WWE, NXT, AEW, and the wider wrestling scene. In this episode we:

• Break down what makes a great modern tag team
• Review the standout performers of 2025
• Debate and shortlist our top four teams heading into the End of Year Awards

A fun, opinionated, story-driven look at one of the strongest years for tag team wrestling in recent memory.

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New episodes every week covering WWE Raw, SmackDown, NXT, premium live events, and more. Thanks for listening!

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