About this episode

The episode discusses the recent title changes in WWE and AEW, the implications for the 2026 SRTU Awards, Sheamus's contract situation, and the legacy of the nWo in wrestling history.

On this episode of The Still Real to Us Show : -- WWE and AEW BOTH crowned new World Champions this week — but which company made the smarter move, and which title change could completely reshape the rest of 2026? -- We’ve officially passed the halfway point of the year, so who are the current frontrunners for the 2026 SRTU Awards — and which names still have serious ground to make up? -- Sheamus is reportedly set to leave WWE after rejecting a restructured contract extension — so where does the future Hall of Famer go next, and did WWE make a major mistake letting him walk? -- And 30 years after Hulk Hogan shocked the wrestling world and formed the nWo, we debate whether the black-and-white is STILL the most influential faction in professional wrestling history!

People in this episode

Host: Michael Bower

Topics covered

• WWE
• AEW
• World Champions
• 2026 SRTU Awards
• Sheamus contract
• nWo influence

Keywords

• WWE
• AEW
• World Champions
• Sheamus
• nWo
• 2026 SRTU Awards
• Hulk Hogan
• professional wrestling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WWE, AEW

Books & works: The Still Real to Us Show

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