Shane and Morro break down the legacy of wrestling’s greatest gimmick matches and what makes them truly work.

From the brutality and spectacle of Hell in a Cell, to the innovation of ladder matches and TLC, to cages, chambers, street fights and beyond — the lads explore why some match types feel iconic while others have lost their spark.

They look at how overuse, branding, and scheduling have changed the meaning of gimmick matches, which ones still deliver, and which match types deserve a return to form. Along the way they revisit some of the most memorable examples, why wrestlers thrive or struggle in certain environments.

A full, honest look at the art and evolution of wrestling’s stipulation matches.

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Join me LIVE this week on All Elite Morro as we dive deep into the biggest topics shaking the wrestling world right now. From WWE’s controversial booking decisions to AEW’s long-term storytelling in 2025 and the behind-the-scenes journey toward Hiroshi Tanahashi’s final match, this stream is packed with major analysis, insights, and discussion.

I’ll be giving a full, honest breakdown of the WWE Survivor Series Wargames PLE, discussing why the event fell flat, what’s going wrong with current WWE booking trends, and what this means for future storylines heading into 2026.

A comprehensive look at All Elite Wrestling’s booking strategies throughout 2025—the meaning of wins and losses, the storytelling shifts, the long-term plans, and how AEW’s creative direction stacks up against WWE this year.

We’ll explore the reported negotiation landscape surrounding Hiroshi Tanahashi’s last match, including the industry dynamics, promotional interests, and how companies are positioning themselves for this historic moment.

Drop your thoughts in the chat and become part of the discussion. Agree? Disagree? Have theories? Bring them!

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Shaz, Johnny the Beast and Morro sit down to look at the growing spotlight on wrestling retirements. With John Cena and Hiroshi Tanahashi nearing the end of their in-ring careers, their final runs have become major draws for WWE and NJPW. The lads discuss whether retirement tours will become a bigger part of wrestling storytelling going forward, especially with AJ Styles possibly next in line.

They also revisit some of the most memorable retirement matches in wrestling history, the legends who came back after hanging up the boots, and of course the man who turned retirement into an artform: Terry Funk.

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