
About this episode
The episode discusses recent wrestling news including Mick Foley's departure from WWE and John Cena's retirement tour.
Welcome back to the Wrestling Outlet , your go-to source for the highs, the lows, and the weirdness of the squared circle. This week, we’re balancing the heavy weight of reality with the future of the industry. Boxman kicks things off on a somber note, taking a moment to reflect on the recent tragedies that have happened around the globe. Once Smark joins the booth, the engines rev up as we dive into a packed news cycle: The Hardcore Goodbye: We discuss the shocking news of Mick Foley officially severing ties with WWE. What does this mean for the "Hardcore Legend’s" legacy and his future appearances? The Long Goodbye: As the clock ticks on John Cena’s retirement , we look at the latest updates on his farewell tour. Dynasty in the North: AEW announces Dynasty 2026 for April 12 in Vancouver, British Columbia . We break down what this means for the Canadian market. Royal Rumble’s New Rhythm: WWE is shaking up the schedule with a 2 p.m. ET start time for the 2026 Royal Rumble. Is the afternoon slot the new gold standard for Premium Live Events? The Merger War: The Warner Bros. Discovery board has officially snubbed Paramount’s offer, labeling it "inferior"…
People in this episode
Hosts: Boxman, Smark
Topics covered
- Mick Foley
- John Cena
- AEW
- Royal Rumble
- Warner Bros. Discovery
Keywords
- wrestling
- WWE
- AEW
- Royal Rumble
- tragedies
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Long Goodbye, Dynasty in the North, Dynasty 2026, Wild Cards
Places: Vancouver, British Columbia
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