Cold Open Question of the Week: “If you could greenlight a biopic for any professional wrestler, who would it be?”

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Tonight, we have a battle royal-worthy ring full of guests to welcome to the squared circle:

When people ask C.M. Punk who comes to his mind when asked about pro wrestling in Chicago he mentions this guy, my actual Uce, and host of Pro Wrestling Enforcer Podcast, Sean Lennon.

Some people call him “The Genius,” I just call him “son.” He’s not the bar, because as a second-year law student, he’s just trying to pass it, Joseph Lennon.

A man who knows more than just college football, because he’s a lifelong pro wrestling fan, and that’s the bottom line, because John Crimella said so!

And as always, my tag team partner in crime, the vape smoking, Bourbon guzzling, hat wearing, Florida Man, Son of a Gun, Gary McDaniel!

The TKO Effect on WWE: Has TKO been a positive or a negative on WWE?

* Ticket Prices: Has WWE shutout fans with raised prices?

* Story Lines: Is TKO brass having too much influence on stories?

* The Rock/Roman Reigns/Cody Rhodes: Where is the next group of stars coming from as the current main eventers age?

AEW:

* Where does AEW stand in relation to WWE?

* Chris Jericho: Jericho was long rumored to be returning to WWE (Royal Rumble, etc.). He decided to re-sign with AEW? Was that a loss for Paul Levesque?

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Night 1: Saturday, April 18th

6-Man Tag Team Championship: The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) and L.A. Knight (Yeah!) vs. The Vision (Logan Paul & Austin Theory) with iShowSpeed.

Unsanctioned Match: Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre (on ESPN first hour)

WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend) (C) vs. Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs. The Bella Twins (Brie Bella & Nikki Bella) vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria

Women’s Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (C) vs. Becky Lynch

Seth Rollins vs. GUNTHER

Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan

Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (C) vs. Randy Orton

Night 2: Sunday, April 19th

Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi

Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match (on ESPN first hour): Penta (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rusev vs. Rey Mysterio

Finn “Demon” Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio

United States Championship: Sami Zayn (C) vs. Trick Williams

WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill (C) vs. Rhea Ripley

World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (C) vs. Roman Reigns

RIP (Wrestler Edition):

As is tradition on TBLS, we remember the wrestlers we’ve lost over the last year.

Hulk Hogan: The Babe Ruth of professional wrestling. While there may have been more skilled and talented tacticians, no one came close to the popularity of Hulk Hogan in the 1980s and the impact Hulk-a-mania had on generations of fans.

* Hulk Hogan: Real American is a Netflix documentary premiering April 22, 2026, featuring the final, extensive interviews with Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) before his death in July 2025. Directed by Storkel, this intimate, four-part series covers his wrestling career, personal controversies, and life behind the persona, featuring insights from his family.

Dennis Condrey: Founding member of The Midnight Express, died in March at the age of 74.

Steve McMichael: “Mongo,” a former Chicago Bears defensive lineman and WCW wrestler, Sean shares a memory of meeting McMichael, who died from ALS.

Sabu: This ECW legend put his body on the line every time out. Could it be what led to his death?

Steve Regal: Not to be confused with Lord Steven Regal, who is also William Regal, this Steve Regal was also a one-time member of The Midnight Express.

Before We Go:

Jobber: If you’re a wrestling and a music fan, Jobber might be just the band for you. Enjoy hits such as “Raw Is War,” “Pillman’s Got a Gun,” “Clothesline From Hell,” “Summerslam,” “Million Dollar Man,” and “HHH.”

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