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Dave Ramsey: 5 Stages to Build and Scale a Business That Lasts | Entrepreneurship | E344 1:03:38

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Too many entrepreneurs get stuck on the business treadmill, hustling nonstop, unable to scale, and unknowingly stalling their growth. That’s where Dave Ramsey began. After crashing into $3 million in debt, he rebuilt from scratch, turning a small radio program into a national show with millions of listeners. With over three decades of experience in entrepreneurship, business growth, and content creation, he knows what it takes to build a lasting business. In this episode, Dave reveals the six drivers of long-term success, the five key stages of startup growth, and how he balances life as an entrepreneur and a content creator. In this episode, Hala and Dave will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (00:23) The Core Principles of Financial Freedom (05:42) Adapting to Change as a Content Creator (09:22) Balancing Content Creation and Entrepreneurship (12:34) How to Create a Clear Path in Business (15:19) The Truth About Starting a Business Today (18:22) The Six Drivers of Business Success (26:20) Shifting From Tactical to Strategic Thinking (29:44) The Five Stages of Business Growth (41:10) Leading with Care, Clarity, and Accountability (47:10) Identifying the Right Leadership Skills (48:35) Starting a Media Business as an Entrepreneur Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, radio personality, bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. Over the past three decades, he has built a legacy of helping millions achieve financial freedom. As the host of The Ramsey Show , Dave reaches more than 18 million listeners each week. He is the author of eight national bestselling books. His latest, Build a Business You Love , helps entrepreneurs navigate growth and overcome challenges at every stage. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify OpenPhone: Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at openphone.com/profiting Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/host Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold Factor - Get 50% off your first box plus free shipping at factormeals.com/factorpodcast Rakuten - Save while shopping at rakuten.com Microsoft Teams - Stop paying for tools. Get everything you need, for free at aka.ms/profiting LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: Dave’s Book, Build a Business You Love: bit.ly/BuildaBusinessYouLove Dave’s Website: ramseysolutions.com Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Side Hustle, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking.…

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#121 – WrestleMania 41 Instant Reactions

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The Scholars review WrestleMania 41 immediately after the end of Night 2 The Scholars set the clock for 30 minutes and discuss their hot takes immediately following the end of Cody vs. John Cena in the night 2 main event of WrestleMania 41. They discuss the fall out of both main events, the surprises (Becky Lynch, Joe Hendry, the Steve Austin ATV Wreck!), the highlights and lowlights, what might be next for the Raw after Mania, and whether or not Andrew was right with his wild prediction of LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu being the match of the weekend. (01:00) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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#120 – WrestleMania 41 Last Minute Preview!

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The Scholars preview WrestleMania 41 from top to bottom! The Scholars start things off with some chatter about Triple H’s interview comments this week and WrestleMania being on Easter – then a John Cena Heel Turn Press Conference where Tyler delivers a prepared statement, then answers follow-up questions about how the long awaited John Cena heel turn has gone. (09:06) Then, the Scholars dedicate the rest of the episode to previewing the WrestleMania card . Which match did Andrew say was going to be the match of the week? What does Tyler think will be the final image of WrestleMania? What are the myriad of options that the Scholars cooked up for competitors to answer Randy Orton’s open challenge? Why was Raw Roulette mentioned!? (20:30) Finally, very briefly, the Scholars attempt to redeem themselves from their poor WrestleMania prognosticating by breaking down the card for next month’s Backlash PLE ! (1:27:45) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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#119 – WrestleMania 41 Card Predictions (Plus Elimination Chamber 2025)

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The Scholars do their annual tradition of predicting the WrestleMania card, which forces them to figure out tonight’s Elimination Chamber PLE. The Scholars start things off by talking through Elimination Chamber , the number of matches on the card, what the card order will be, how long will the segment over Cody’s Soul be, and what is going on with The Rock in general? (03:06) Then, the Scholars dedicate the rest of the episode to predicting the WrestleMania card . They’ve got to save face after a historically bad run of predictions last year. They start with the two hardest decisions, who faces Cody and who faces Logan Paul, and they end with trying to figure out which WWE Championships get left off the card and how to fit in multiple women’s division storylines into 2 or 3 matches. (20:05) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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#118 – The Wrestling Eras Tour (Plus Rumble 2025)

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Get ready for a history lesson, as the Scholars run down the different eras of professional wrestling, and recap a surprising Royal Rumble. The Scholars start things off by giving their reactions to the 2025 Royal Rumble . They start with the winners, the eventful final minutes of the men’s rumble, and the long betting odds. They also talk their favorite performers and pops from the night (Chelsea Green, Alexa Bliss, Bron spearing people!), and John Cena’s amazing media scrum promo. Finally, they look ahead to Elimination Chamber and chat about the rumble bottomline news ticker. (02:20) Then, the Scholars dedicate the rest of the episode to the history of Wrestling Eras . They take us from the Golden Era all the way to today, looking at the characteristics of each other and what storyline and outside factors should be remembered as the first/last moments of each era. They close this out by talking about the latest era we’re entering now, who we think will define it, and what could possibly happen down the line to END this era.(37:05) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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#117 – Raw is Netflix

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Welcome to the streaming age of wrestling! The Scholars preview Raw’s Netflix debut by revisiting other Raw “network debut” episodes. The Scholars start things off with some quick discussion of the new streaming era of wrestling with AEW’s launch on MAX and the contraction of WWE content from Peacock, and highlight the recent AEW and New Japan barrage of shows including World’s End, WrestleKingdom, and Wrestle Dynasty .(03:15) Then, it’s time to look at the three “debut” episodes of RAW in its history of changing networks. They look at the very first episode of RAW on USA in 1993 – running down what WWE programming was like before Raw, who and why was Rob Bartlett there, and what glimpses of success were in that pilot. Then they move on to the cash grab move to TNN in 2000 , and how that revolved around Steve Austin playing detective to try to find out who ran him over with a car 10 months prior. And finally, they look at Raw Homecoming from 2005 , with the move back to USA, a reliance on legends segment, and the Raw vs. Smackdown of it all. (19:30) Finally, the scholars talk about the history of RAW’s theme music and build expectations for the first Netflix Raw . They talk about which matches on the card should open or close, how and why the aesthetics might change, and whether John Cena will be appearing and who he should first feud with on his retirement tour. (57:24) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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#116 – The NEW DAY

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Don’t you dare be sour, as the scholars recap the unique career of The New Day, and talk fallout from their 10 year anniversary episode of Raw. The Scholars start things off with the “now” heard round the world! Big E returned to RAW to help get Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods back on the same page, and he succeeded! But at what cost!?(06:30) Then, it’s time for the career retrospective of The New Day . What makes them the most atypical (and best?) tag team in WWE history? What are our favorite moments of their story, and how did they manage to turn bad ideas into good ideas. What kind of value do they have going forward and is their success repeatable? (24:43) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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#115 – The Independents

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The scholars speculate over the new WWE ID program, and chat about independent wrestling. The Scholars start things off by exploring all the hypothetical positives and negatives for WWE’s latest recruiting program, WWE ID – which gives a pipeline from the Indies to WWE. They try to parse corporate speak to determine what “financial opportunities” and “mentorship” mean, while contemplating what doors could open and close for any wrestler who signs one of these deals. (04:00) Then, it’s time for the Word of the Day: Independent Wrestling . They try to differentiate the indies from the territories, talk about incidents that birthed the indies like the NJ Athletic Commission deregulation and the creation of Ring Of Honor through RF Video, and go through the ins and outs of how to stand out as an indy promotion in a crowded landscape. (36:00) Finally, the scholars come back to everyone’s new favorite segment, the Tony Atlas Truth Index , looking at the truthfulness of some comments about WWE ID from indy promoters, wrestling journalists, and QT Marshall. Plus, Bully Ray said what!? (1:01:50) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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#114 – The Vince Doc

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The scholars talk all about the Netflix documentary Mr.McMahon The Scholars start things off with a new segment, The Tony Atlas Truth Index . They go through statements and designate how truthful they are, such as CM Punk and Drew’s Hell in a Cell match deserved five stars, it is ethical to add injury time to a wrestler’s expiring contract, and The Rock won’t be on the WrestleMania card this year. (04:15) Then, it’s time for a post mortem on the six part Netflix documentary series Mr. McMahon . They share their initial reactions to watching the documentary, the ethical and non-ethical ways the documentary approached editing & showing a filmmaker’s point-of-view, and what to do when your documentary subject doesn’t want to open up in their interviews. They also discuss what the main questions of the doc are, and if it is successful in answering them. They talk about the most juicy bits from Vince’s statute of limitations remark, Phil Mushnick calling Vince a scumbag, Richard Belzer getting choked out, Stephanie McMahon getting the bad news about Mike Tyson in real time, Tony Atlas getting his pecker touched, Bruce Prichard’s review of the doc, and so much more. They also talk about who they wish got interviewed, and the questions left on the cutting room floor. (26:34) Finally, the scholars roll with a second helping of the Tony Atlas Truth Index , looking at the truthfulness of some of the biggest quotes from the documentary. (1:08:20) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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#113 – ALL IN 2024 & Sid

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The scholars talk about AEW ALL IN 2024, and remember the career of Sid. The Scholars start things off by discussing the recently passed Sid Eudy, known in the wrestling world as Sycho Sid, Sid Vicious, and Sid Justice. They talk about his look and who he influenced, why he doesn’t come up more casually in conversations of world champions, how his success in wrestling was always a start/stop and lived on the fringes of some of the more infamous political wrestling moments. They also touch on all the powerbombs, the WrestleMania main events, the gruesome leg injury, and unpacking Sid’s personality. (04:15) Then, it’s time for a post mortem on AEW ALL IN 2024. They start by talking about the most well-told stories on the show, Danielson vs. Swerve & Toni Storm vs. Mariah May. They roll through what worked at the top of the card (Ospreay/MJF), what didn’t work (Mone/Baker), and what didn’t get enough time (Perry/Darby). They dissect the magic that is the AEW Casino Gauntlet match, get giddy about ALL the surprises and returns on the card, and air some gripes about the opening of the show. Finally, they look ahead to the next few months and feuds in AEW. (25:25) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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#112 – Ace (Plus SummerSlam Recap)

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The scholars talk about SummerSlam fallout, and explore their word of the day: Ace! The Scholars start things off by discussing SummerSlam . They talk about the title changes, the hell turns, the returns, the friendship bracelets!!! What is the best squad to take on the Bloodline? How did we feel about Ref Cam? Will Rhea Ripley be allowed to do some inter-gender wrestling in a WWE ring? Will SummerSlam be 2 nights going forward? All of these questions and more are answered (05:20) Then, it’s time for the Word of the Day: Ace. They talk about the origins for the top guy term coming from baseball, why we associate Tanahashi with the term ace, explore just how close New Japan was to closing its doors, and talk about the US Ace John Cena and his upcoming retirement tour. (32:37) Then, we take a page out of The Ringer’s playbook, and try to determine the lineage of the Pro Wrestling Ace Championship Belt! We start at WrestleMania 1 and go year to year trying to determine who the Ace was, who challenged them, and when the title was vacant. (49:40) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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#111 – Bold Predictions (Plus Wyatt Sicks & Forbidden Door)

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The scholars make their annual bold predictions, plus talk Wyatt Sicks & preview Forbidden Door! The Scholars start things off by discussing the big debut of the Wyatt Sicks faction led by Bo Dallas. They talk about the One-er film shot in their debut, and the sit down interview from this week. They try to answer the two big questions in keeping the momentum with this group: What do the Wyatt Sicks want? and how do you tie what makes this group interesting back to a wrestling ring? (06:00) Then, the Scholars talk AEW Forbidden Door . They take sides in the debate for who should walk out as AEW Champion, Swerve or Ospreay. They also talk about incorporating CMLL, if an AEW wrestler will drop a title to a wrestler from another company, and the magic that is Mariah May being listed as in the corner for both Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa. (26:11) Then, it’s time for the annual Bold Predictions ! The Scholars knock out the superlatives with some safe (and wild) predictions for first time world champs, most over acts, and same face new place (Andrew gets wild here, ngl). (37:45) Then, they move on to the countdown of 5 bold predictions (from possible to bonkers). How much is TNA going to factor into WWE’s plans for this year? How does Andrew think David Zaslav will respond to TNT losing Inside the NBA and how does it relate to wrestling? And, man oh man, does Tyler have a doozy with what he thinks Vince McMahon will be up to. (56:15) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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#110 – Temp Check & top 10 Lists

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The scholars look at Post-Story-Finished WWE and New-Elite AEW, and count down their top 10 Wrestlers & Matches of the 2023-24 Wrestling Calendar! The Scholars talk about the summer plans for WWE , including the hottest angles (Liv & Dom, Drew vs Punk), the impending departure of Becky Lynch, and Bloodline: The New Class! (06:11) Then, the Scholars talk AEW Double or Nothing . They recount all the ways this bonkers show reminded them of peak ECW PPVs (fire, chaos, weird table breaks!), look at the future of the Elite vs. other random factions, and Andrew embarrassingly admits that he’s into Jericho’s new Learning Tree character. (19:15) Then, it’s time for the annual best of lists! The Scholars explain the wrestling calendar (WrestleMania to WrestleMania) and start with the top 10 Matches of the year , highlighting things like the great international crowds this year, the scorn of performers when a match is bumped from the card, and the star ratings of it all. (34:25) Then, they move on to the top 10 Wrestlers of the year , touching on how many matches a wrestler needs to have in a year to be in consideration, why no tag teams appeared on the list, and how to rate kayfabe performance vs work rate vs consistency. (1:08:00) Finally, the scholars announce the winner of the Pro Wrestling Tees gift card giveaway!(1:29:20) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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Vote for Match & Wrestler of 2023/24

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It’s that time of year again to vote for the 7th annual Much Ado About Wrestling Top 10 Matches and Wrestlers of the Year Lists!!! Vote at the following links: Match of the Year Wrestler of the Year By voting for each respective list, you gain one entry to our random draw for a $50 Pro Wrestling Tee’s gift card !!! *Must be a US Resident* Voting is open now through May 3rd. About the Wrestling Calendar: With no off-season in pro wrestling and multiple global promotions, it’s hard to delineate when a year of wrestling truly begins and ends. In this spirit, we mark the beginning of each “wrestling year” at the Monday after WrestleMania, and ending at the conclusion of the following WrestleMania. Why do we do this? Simply because it is the largest show from the largest promotion, and one where various long storylines build to a head. It’s the cleanest version of a season finale, a championship game, a gold-medal event as we are going to get. Criteria for Match of the Year: Storytelling (In the entire lead up to the match, during the match, and after the match) Platform (Did this get eyeballs or happen at important venues?) Originality (Was there a finish or move we haven’t seen before? Did they find new ways to highlight a weapon or gimmick?) Work Rate (The athletic performance of the wrestlers) Moment (Was the match memorable? Did it leave us with an image that will go down in wrestling history?) Wrestler of the Year Criteria: Kayfabe Accomplishments (In storyline were they winning and defending titles, or at the top of the card?) Usage (Were they consistently on the show, headlining pay per views, and getting dedicated on-screen time to develop character or storylines?) Work Rate (Did they provide consistently great matches through in-ring athletic prowess? Were they turning out five star matches no matter who they worked with?) Popularity (Did they get the best pops, did they achieve crossover appeal, were they tapping into great TV by evolving their character?) Moments (When we think of 2023-2024 in wrestling history, will we see their faces? Will we think back to their spot, or their match, or their tv segment?)…

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#109 – Moving On (WrestleMania Recap & All In Footage)

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The scholars talk the highs and lows from a huge week of professional wrestling. The Scholars take the minimum amount of time possible to talk through their feelings about Tony Khan’s decision to show backstage footage of CM Punk and Jack Perry’s fight from ALL IN . (0 3 :15) Then, the scholars give their thoughts on WrestleMania XL . They break down the careful bits of storytelling from the warm night 2 main event, including assigning which wrestler fit which superhero from Avenger’s Endgame. They talk about what felt different in this year’s WrestleMania than in years past. They talk about the non-literal winners of the weekend (Michael Cole, Samantha Irvin, Bayley & Iyo, cinematography) and the losers (bad weather, live musical performances, a total and disgusting lack of Gritty!). (27:00) Finally, the scholars look ahead to WWE’s post-Bloodline future . They talk about how Cody can avoid cooling off now that he’s finished his story, what the next steps are for the likes of Roman Reigns and The Rock, they talk about who should be the focal point of the next batch of longterm WWE storytelling, and fantasy book SummerSlam, The Royal Rumble, and WrestleMania XLI. (1:05:48) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING…

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#108 – WrestleMania XL Preview

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The scholars answer 40 burning questions about WrestleMania XL! The Scholars rundown the entire WrestleMania week by answering 40 questions in a marathon recording sesh! But first, Andrew talks to Tyler a bit about WWE Next Gen on RokuTV. (05:00) First, they look at the CM Punk- Ariel Helwani interview, contemplate the place of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royale, look at the WWE Hall of Fame lineup, and talk about the early start time of NXT. (08:45) Then, the scholars look at night 1 of WrestleMania. They talk about the second year in arow with a tag team main event, the layers of Rhea vs Becky, how to keep Dom vs. Rey going, and pitch some new traditions for WrestleManias in the future. (36:12) Finally, the scholars look ahead to night 2 of WrestleMania . They talk ALLLL about the possible outcomes of the main event, how they expect night 1 to preview night 2, how extreme the Philly street fight will be, what The Rock will do next, and what we will be left with once the event is over. (1:06:50) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#107 – Showtime For The Last Time

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The scholars react to AEW Revolution, then recount the unique and enduring career of Sting! The Scholars talk about how life is getting in the way of their wrestling fandom, and preview what the pod’s WrestleMania schedule will be like. (00:35) Then the scholars recap AEW Revolution , including talking about Tyler’s attendance at the event, the stellar undercard, the joys of watching Will Ospreay in person, the perils of high spots involving glass, and the perfection of Sting’s farewell match. (04:00) Then, the scholars look at the outstanding career of Sting. They talk about the dumb luck that got Steve Borden to try wrestling, the early attempts at ripping off the Road Warriors, the early promise of Surfer Sting in the transition from NWA to WCW, becoming the Crow, turning down WWE to become TNA’s ICON, the eventual WWE run, and the surprise AEW farewell tour. They talk about what made Sting so popular, and why Steve Borden feels like a one of one in wrestling. Tyler is put on the spot to try to rank Sting in the hall of greatest wrestlers ever. (31:43) Finally, the scholars look at what is to come in this soft reboot of AEW . Should the next champ be Okada or Swerve? Is the impending arrival of Mercedes Mone what the women’s division needs to take off? Is now the time for Bryan Danielson to get gold in AEW, and who should he take a title from? Is Dynasty one too many PPVs for the company? And is its name a hint at an MJF return? (1:16:10) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#106 – Prognosticating WrestleMania XL

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The scholars react to all the shocking Vince and WWE news from last week, plus they do their annual prediction of the WrestleMania card. The Scholars quickly hit on all the news from the past week, including the good ( Royal Rumble ), the interesting ( Raw to Netflix ), and the truly awful ( Vince) . (03:48) Then the scholars use the rest of the episode to prognosticate the WrestleMania XL card ! It’s a way too early set of predictions they never get right. They talk about how much they believe the card changed in the last three days, and why they disagreed on the top of the card matches. Then they consolidate the midcard matches and find the best ways to get trending superstars like Jade Cargil, LA Knight, and Dominik Mysterio on the card. (31:30) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#105 – At The Movies

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The scholars give their review of The Iron Claw, and talk about the weird history of Wrestling-Centric films and why the quality is all over the place. The Scholars preview their Iron Claw talk, then chat about the prediction that Amazon will win the TV rights to Monday Night Raw , and what it would mean in terms of changes in audience, content, and length of the program. (05:54) Then the scholars talk about their experiences seeing Sean Durkin’s Von Erich family drama film The Iron Claw . They chat about the quality of the actual wrestling in the film, how it deftly tackled the idea of kayfabe, and where it took creative liberties with reality. They also talk about the film’s artistic merits including how Durkin’s former films gave Andrew interesting expectations going in and informed the “dream sequence” towards the end of the film. They also rank the performances (these can always change!) (15:53) Finally, the scholars look at the history of pro wrestling on film . They talk about addressing kayfabe, what happens when wrestling companies themselves produce films ( No Holds Barred and Ready to Rumble ), and the more artsy fare that attempts to find truth in wrestling ( The Wrestler ). They also explore hidden gems about wrestling that neither were aware of like a nihilistic noir film from the master of the heist film, or a Sly Stallone movie that totally isn’t at all like Rocky . (43:00) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#104 – New Year’s Wrestle-utions

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The scholars recap what’s been a busy wrestling schedule around the winter holidays, and then create hypothetical “new year’s wrestle-utions” The Scholars talk about AEW Worlds End, New Japan’s WrestleKingdom 18, and the New Year’s Revolution edition of SmackDown leading to the Royal Rumble. They talk about why PPV quality might be more important for AEW than other companies, who the next year of New Japan should be built around, and whose story needs finishing soonest in WWE. (02:22) Then the scholars look at 10 people, places, and things related to Pro Wrestling and wax on what their new year’s resolutions – pardon, wrestle-utions should be. Tony Khan has a lot on his plate, but what issue do the scholars think he should focus on first? How should TNA follow through on their rebranding? What should the ethos of the major women’s divisions be? Mercedes Mone, Kota Ibushi, Kevin Dunn ( ), Chris Jericho ( ) – what should their next moves be! (45:02) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#103 – Hell Freezes Over

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The scholars answer 10 burning questions about CM Punk’s return to WWE, and then look at the historical importance of Networks in wrestling. The Scholars talk about CM Punk returning to a WWE Ring and all the messy questions that come with it. Questions like, who should he feud with? How was it kept a secret? And will CM Punk fulfill all 3 years on his new contract? (07:15) Then the scholars look at the word of the day, Network . They talk about the history of wrestling during the early TV era through syndication and how Vince McMahon’s shrewd business practices positioned WWE to usurp the NWA as the king of cable. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a wrestling company with a national weekly television partner, highlighting the journey that TNA took to stay on TV and the contentious relationship between ECW and TNN. Finally, they talk about how NXT fits in with the CW, and speculate about where Raw and Smackdown will air after the next media rights negotiations. (43:30) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Fab 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#102 – What’s In a Name?

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The scholars run-down Edge becoming Adam Copeland, Brian Pillman Jr. becoming Lexis King, and more history of Ring Names and Trademarks! The Scholars talk about the upcoming wrestling films The Iron Claw and Cassandro , before delving into some book club picks. Then they talk about Adam Copeland joining AEW , and Brian Pillman Jr. becoming Lexis King in NXT . (04:30) Then the scholars look at the word of the day, Ring Name . They talk about the differences between ring name changes and repackaging. Then they discuss the legal reasons why a wrestler might not be able to keep them name across companies, and why other wrestlers built their brand up enough to be able to have that freedom. They discuss the wrestling fan meme “What’s BLANK doing in the Impact Zone?” and some of the stranger TNA ring name conventions. They also talk about some hypothetical ring name changes for current wrestlers like Alexa Bliss and The Acclaimed. (32:26) Finally, our scholars jump into the Kayfabe 5000 to answer burning questions like What is Jade Cargill’s ceiling in WWE, What made Paul Heyman’s hair change colors, and is Toni Storm stuck in a time vortex??? (1:14:06) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Fab 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#101 – FINALLY…

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The scholars run-down recent wrasslin news like CM Punk’s AEW Departure, The Rock’s WWE return, and more! The Scholars dedicate the entire show to recapping 6 newsworthy events in the past few weeks as the Squared Circle turned. They start with the passing of Terry Funk and Windham Rotunda , touching on their legacies (2:48). Then they talk about the matches and disputed attendance numbers for AEW ALL IN , followed by the unfortunate backstage events and termination of CM Punk , and then AEW ALL OUT , which was surprising in both its quality and the reaction it garnered from the Chicago fans (17:00). Then the scholars get into the business side of things, contemplating how the WWE/UFC merger as TKO will change the presentation of the show in the immediate and how Vince McMahon will react to finally having a boss (47:17). And finally… FINALLY, The Rock has returned to WWE!!! The Scholars talk about the real reason this is happening (the SAG/WGA strike), the news that at some point Rock/Roman was on the table for last year’s Mania, and if this is the last realistic chance we will get for a singles match between them (55:17). Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Fab 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#100 – All In & Bold Predictions

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The scholars return from Summer vacation to preview AEW All In from Wembley, and do their annual bold predictions The Scholars talk about what they’ve learned after doing 100 episodes of the podcast. Then they preview AEW All In 2023 . They talk about what the vibe of the show will be, how to make All In feel different and special going forward, what sticks out about the card, the gold between MJF and Adam Cole, and if there will be any surprises on the show (04:30) Then, the Scholars do their annual Bold Predictions for the rest of the year. After going 0 for 10 last year, they start with some safer bets before totally going off the deep end again. Who does Andrew think will jump ship from WWE to AEW by this Sunday? Who does Tyler see making the jump from the squared circle to the silver screen? What match do they think will headline WrestleMania 40 (and possibly 41 and 42)? Listen to find out! (39:45) Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#99 – 2023 Top Ten Lists

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The scholars count down their top ten wrestlers and matches of the year lists. The Scholars start off by giving their thoughts about the upcoming announcement of the location of the first AEW Collision , eulogizing the late Superstar Billy Graham , discussing Seth Rollins being cast in the MCU , and the upcoming Double or Nothing and Night of Champions cards. (07:24) Then, we run down the top ten wrestlers of the 2022-23 wrestling calendar (27:30), followed by the top ten wrestlers of the year (1:05:00) and we reveal the second winner of the $50 Pro Wrestling Tees gift card! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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Vote for Match & Wrestler of 2023

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It’s that time of year again to vote for the 6th annual Much Ado About Wrestling Top 10 Matches and Wrestlers of the Year Lists!!! Voting is open now through May 12th. By voting for each respective list, you gain one entry to our random draw for a $50 Pro Wrestling Tee’s gift card !!! *Must be a US Resident* Vote at the following links: Match of the Year Wrestler of the Year About the Wrestling Calendar: With no off-season in pro wrestling and multiple global promotions, it’s hard to delineate when a year of wrestling truly begins and ends. In this spirit, we mark the beginning of each “wrestling year” at the Monday after WrestleMania, and ending at the conclusion of the following WrestleMania. Why do we do this? Simply because it is the largest show from the largest promotion, and one where various long storylines build to a head. It’s the cleanest version of a season finale, a championship game, a gold-medal event as we are going to get. Criteria for Match of the Year: Storytelling (In the entire lead up to the match, during the match, and after the match) Platform (Did this get eyeballs or happen at important venues?) Originality (Was there a finish or move we haven’t seen before? Did they find new ways to highlight a weapon or gimmick?) Work Rate (The athletic performance of the wrestlers) Moment (Was the match memorable? Did it leave us with an image that will go down in wrestling history?) Wrestler of the Year Criteria: Kayfabe Accomplishments (In storyline were they winning and defending titles, or at the top of the card?) Usage (Were they consistently on the show, headlining pay per views, and getting dedicated on-screen time to develop character or storylines?) Work Rate (Did they provide consistently great matches through in-ring athletic prowess? Were they turning out five star matches no matter who they worked with?) Popularity (Did they get the best pops, did they achieve crossover appeal, were they tapping into great TV by evolving their character?) Moments (When we think of 2022-2023 in wrestling history, will we see their faces? Will we think back to their spot, or their match, or their tv segment?)…

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#98 – AEW Brand Split?

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The Scholars speculate about the rumored return of CM Punk, addition of a Saturday AEW show, and roster split. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK The scholars start things off with a News Round-up , focusing specifically on the trio of developments in AEW. They talk about the return of CM Punk and what they means for the current status of the AEW locker room. They also discuss what a Saturday programming addition would do for the brand, and how a potential roster split could be incorporated. (03:59) Then it’s time to do our own AEW Brand Split Fantasy Draft . The scholars go over some ground rules, and then try to accurately draft as if they were The Elite and CM Punk. Who will Tyler take with the number 1 pick? What shocking youngster will Andrew reach for in an early round? (43:00) Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#97 – Instant Reactions WrestleMania 39

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The Scholars react to one of the best WrestleManias of all time, but question the direction of the Bloodline storyline after the main event. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Hot off the presses, the Scholars give their immediate reactions to WrestleMania 39 minutes after the end of Night 2. They talk about the surprising end of the night and what it means for the future of Roman and Cody, then they talk about the slew of fantastic matches on Night 1 and the unfortunate injuries and wonky bits of Night 2. They talk about the difference in presentation from product placement to special entrances and the amazing set. Then they speculate if WrestleMania will look different next year as a rumored sale of the company might finally becoming official this week. Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#96 – 39 questions for WrestleMania 39

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The Scholars are ready to celebrate the best week of the year for wrestling fans by answering 39 burning questions about WrestleMania 39! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK The Scholars run through everything we can expect during WrestleMania Week . They start by addressing non-WWE things they’ll be checking in on (11:30), then they look at the bits of interest in WWE’s pre-Mania events like Smackdown , the Hall of Fame , and NXT Stand & Deliver (24:00). Then, it’s time to talk about the showcase of the immortals itself, WrestleMania 39 ! They start with the talking points for Night 1 , including why Cena/Theory was picked as the opener, what the crowd reaction will be to Charlotte/Ripley, and what should main event the evening (46:00). Then, they transition to Night 2 where they talk about the future of the Bloodline and Cody, what to expect from a Hell in a Cell match that is in the midcard, and why we expect some surprises. (1:14:00) Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#95 – Prognosticating WrestleMania 39

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An annual tradition at the pod, the scholars attempt to predict all 14 matches on the card 44 days out from WrestleMania 39! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK The Scholars get things started by recapping the highs and lows from the Royal Rumble (Highs include the post main event angle and bar raffles, lows include the Pitch Dark match and the Kevin Owens Chicken Fingers). Then they talk about the build to Elimination Chamber this Saturday, how to transition the main protagonist of the Bloodline Saga from Sami to Cody, and why this normally transitional show is a must-watch with huge implications this year. (06:30) Then, the scholars spend the rest of their time methodically predicting the card for WrestleMania 3 9. They ponder what their initial agreement on the card says about WWE’s recent storytelling changes, then try to ruminate on how a Sami Zayn title win could blow up 3 to 4 matches on the card. Then, they talk about why they believe we’ll see Brock vs. Bobby again even with a rubber match happening this weekend. They discuss the Ronda Rousey of it all and the delicate balancing of egos in constructing the women’s matches on the card. Finally, they try to round out the bottom of the card, including finding an opponent for Braun, scheduling anything for the Miz, and getting a match for Dom’s custody onto the show! (46:48) Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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#94 – Go-Home Show (& Royal Rumble Preview)

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The Scholars talk about the penultimate joys of the pro wrestling Go-Home show! Then they preview this weekend’s Royal Rumble! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK The Scholars get things started by recapping the fantastic Raw segment The Trial of Sami Zayn , while connecting it to their word of the day; Go-Home Show . They discuss the two theories about how this nickname was devised, look at what needs to be accomplished in a Go-Home show, and recall some of the best and worst examples in recent history (06:30) Then the Scholars look ahead to this Saturday’s Royal Rumble premium live event. They talk favorites, expectations, and wild predictions for the titular Rumble matches, they ponder what Sami Zayn’s final test might be, and they try to get to the bottom of what exactly is a Mountain Dew Pitch Black Match. (46:48) Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale…

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