IN THE RING PODCAST

WWE’s latest round of releases has the wrestling world arguing, and In The Ring Episode 8 jumps straight into the chaos.Willz, Jonny, and AK are joined by special guests Brady from theheelmarks and Arden from The Four Side Company for a raw, barbershop-style wrestling debate about the biggest stories in WWE right now.We break down the reports surrounding The New Day leaving WWE after refusing a major pay cut, and why Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods deserve their flowers for knowing their worth. Were WWE wrong for letting them walk? Did New Day make the smartest move of their careers? Or is this just the reality of wrestling business in 2026?The crew also reacts to the rumors around Kairi Sane possibly returning after the fan backlash WWE received, and why that whole situation makes the latest WWE releases feel even more confusing.From there, we get into the current state of WWE’s tag team division. Is the division weak right now? Has WWE dropped the ball on tag team wrestling? And why does it feel like tag teams used to matter way more back in the day?We also debate the newest NXT call ups and who has the best chance to become a major star on the main roster. The conversation gets into names like Joe Hendry, Oba Femi, and the future of WWE if these call ups are booked the right way.Then we take it back and compare today’s WWE booking to the Attitude Era, talking about why that era felt more unpredictable, character-driven, and must-watch compared to modern wrestling.And of course, we had to talk about the big one: Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu at WWE Backlash.Jacob Fatu is challenging Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, and WWE has been building real tension between them. Most of the cast believes Jacob actually has a real shot to beat Roman. But is WWE ready to pull the trigger? Would Jacob Fatu winning the title be the right move? Or is Roman Reigns still too protected to lose this soon?This episode is full of WWE debate, wrestling hot takes, Roman Reigns talk, New Day discussion, NXT call up reactions, tag team division arguments, and pure fan energy.This is not corporate wrestling talk. This is barbershop wrestling debate.Topics include: WWE releases, New Day leaving WWE, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Kairi Sane rumors, WWE tag team division, NXT call ups, Joe Hendry, Oba Femi, Attitude Era booking, Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu, WWE Backlash predictions, and the future of WWE.

The road to WrestleMania is officially heating up and we’re breaking down everything that’s working, everything that’s questionable, and everything that could go completely off the rails.In Episode 6 of In The Ring, the crew dives deep into WWE’s biggest storylines heading into WrestleMania. From Roman Reigns and CM Punk tension to Cody Rhodes chasing his moment, we’re calling it exactly how we see it. No filter, no corporate takes just real barbershop wrestling talk.We get into the rise of Oba Femi and whether WWE is setting him up for something massive, plus the ongoing conversation around Brock Lesnar and where he realistically fits into today’s roster. On the women’s side, we talk Rhea Ripley, Jade Cargill, and Liv Morgan and whether WWE is maximizing their potential or missing the moment.We also debate Randy Orton’s role on the road to WrestleMania and how Triple H is handling the overall direction of WWE right now. Is the storytelling hitting like it should or are there cracks starting to show?This episode is full of strong opinions, debates, and a few wild takes that might get people talking. If you’re a fan of WWE, WrestleMania season, and real unfiltered wrestling discussions, this is the episode for you.Tap in, join the conversation, and let us know where you stand.

Episode 5 of In The Ring delivers a full WWE deep dive as we break down Monday Night RAW from 2/17/26 and set the stage for Elimination Chamber and the road to WrestleMania.We open with a detailed RAW review, analyzing the biggest segments, promos, match results, storyline developments, and what it all means heading into WrestleMania season. Who gained momentum? Who lost it? Who feels like a main event player right now?From there, we give our official Elimination Chamber predictions, including potential winners, surprise outcomes, and how the Chamber matches could reshape the WrestleMania card. We talk match psychology, booking logic, and long term storytelling as WWE builds toward its biggest show of the year.We also break down how WWE is currently booking Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Oba Femi. Are they being positioned as future main event stars? Is this the right pace? We discuss star building, NXT call ups, presentation, crowd reactions, and whether WWE is finally getting long term character development right.The road to WrestleMania is heating up, and we debate the biggest rivalries, championship directions, and whether WWE creative is making the right moves right now. Is the build strong enough? Are the stories layered? Who feels like the real face of the company heading into WrestleMania season?We also play two of our signature segments:Pick Your Pop – rapid fire wrestling debates where you have 10 seconds to choose a side. No fencesitting.Creative Control – where we take over WWE booking and fix or elevate current storylines.This episode covers:• WWE RAW 2/17/26 full review• Elimination Chamber predictions• Road to WrestleMania analysis• WWE booking breakdown• Je'Von Evans discussion• Trick Williams momentum• Oba Femi presentation• WWE creative direction• Wrestling debate and hot takesIf you’re searching for:WWE RAW reviewElimination Chamber predictionsWrestleMania build analysisWWE booking breakdownWrestling podcast debatesNXT future stars discussionWWE 2026 storyline analysisYou’re in the right place.In The Ring is a barbershop style wrestling podcast where we give unfiltered opinions on WWE, AEW, NXT, premium live events, championship storylines, and the culture of professional wrestling. No corporate talking points. No safe takes. Just real wrestling fans debating what’s hot and what’s not.If you love wrestling arguments, predictions, booking analysis, and WrestleMania season energy, subscribe, follow, and step into the conversation.Step in. We’re In The Ring.