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The hosts discuss their midyear awards for 2026 and preview upcoming wrestling events.

In this episode of The Experience (477), hosts Drew, Justin, and RJ discuss their midyear awards for 2026 and preview upcoming wrestling events for the weekend. The discussion covers various categories, reflecting on the current state of professional wrestling across multiple promotions.Midyear Award Highlights (4:20 - 1:31:08):Best TV Show: The group overwhelmingly chooses AAA (Triple A) for its concise, story-driven, and easy-to-follow format (6:51 - 9:55).Best Moment: The hosts highlight the El Grande Americano vs. Grande Americano mask vs. mask match entrances and the subsequent unmasking (11:21 - 14:26).Comeback of the Year: While Paige's return to WWE is noted (14:45), RJ highlights Shane Haste's return to Pro Wrestling Noah and his championship win (15:28).Feud of the Year: The El Grande Americano vs. Grande Americano rivalry is praised for its emotional weight and storytelling (18:05 - 19:18).Best PLE/Pay-Per-View: AEW Double or Nothing is cited as the best event of the year so far (25:44 - 26:10).Heel of the Year: RJ selects Techla for her impactful work, while others express frustration with corporate management decisions regarding ticket prices (1:07:18…

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