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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the ECC, Travis and Richard complain about fans who complain about Roman Reigns’ championship reign. Somehow that conversation turns into a Bruno Sammartino championship retrospective. AEW is having serious attendance problems. 4,000 showed up to a 22,000 seat arena tonight in Kentucky. Humans really think we are better than dinosaurs. Do “Young Earth Creationists” think South America and Africa were connected 10,000 years ago? Travis is on his second playthrough of Baldur’s Gate 3, now playing a Drow monk. Some emails get read and responded to, then there is an abrupt ending, thanks to Rich.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the show, Rich and Trav discuss new drama in AEW, this time featuring the freshly debuted Adam Copeland and Ricky Starks getting under each other’s skin during a promo exchange. Is this indicative of the AEW culture or something that will blow over quickly? Vince McMahon has no more creative input to WWE in a decision made by Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel that has wrestling fans everywhere rejoicing. Who killed Travis’ plant – his cat or direct sunlight? Rich watches AEW Dynamite in the background and randomly comments. Rich gets his lawyer wife Melissa to quickly litigate Travis and his big spoiler mouth. Some book talk, plus new and old emails alike get read.
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SHOW SUMMARY: On tonight’s episode, Trav and Rich talk more about the brightest star shining right now – and that is Jade Cargill. WWE continued to give her the big star treatment of their TV. It has also been reported that Jade will be at the Payback event this weekend, as well as Monday Night Raw being the brand she will call home. Drew McIntyre’s slow burn heel turn and how historically normal wrestling psychology feels new and novel. This includes backstage interviewers being treated with respect and standing up for themselves when pushed. Travis and Richard answer more summer emails. Some very brief book talk. And the guys close out the episode with some Baldur’s Gate 3 discussion.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Travis Bryant and Rich Fann are back this week talking about some of the more noteworthy topics from the past three weeks. The WWE/UFC merger has gone through, and a huge wave of talent and office workers were fired or released from their contracts in the days following. Is AEW going to aim to sign any of the bigger stars let go, or should they trim their own bloated roster? Jade Cargill signing with WWE and the fanfare that came along with it bodes very well for her future with the company. Travis talks books for a few minutes then the guys wrap up by catching up on summer emails.
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SHOW SUMMARY:Rich and Trav are back after a long summer hiatus. The guys just shoot the crap about random wrestling topics of the past three months for an hour. They talk about who died and what big main events stood out. C.M. Punk was fired from AEW last week and Jack Perry suspended for their altercation. Did Tony Khan ever really feel in danger? Was Punk trying to get fired? Some speculation on his future. They then turn the conversation to the most anticipated video game of the year - Baldur's Gate 3! The two just gush over how great this game is ad nauseam. After the video game talk, they pivot to their favorite book genre, LitRPG, and gush about book six in the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This week on VIP, Trav and Rich talk Night of Champions and the early fallout. Jimmy Uso and, by extention, Jey turning on The Bloodline. What happens this Friday at Roman Reigns' 1,000 day celebration? Money in the Bank speculation. Many viable options to win the briefcase on both the men's and women's side. Will we get a third Brock and Cody match immediately? What happened on AEW Dynamite tonight. Rich recaps the show, talks a bit about their upcoming Collision show, and Rich calls Double or Nothing AEW's worst pay-per-view in the company's history. Book club features more talk about "The Wandering Inn." Plus more emails from the past month.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This week on the ECC, Trav and Rich catch up after a month off. Rich is back from the U.K., but somehow they never get into Rich's big trip! The guys talk about AEW's pay-per-view this weekend, but mainly focus on C.M. Punk being back and AEW's new Saturday show, Collision. Is AEW really doing a brand split? Yikes. The Bloodline and Cody Rhodes are still dominating their respective shows. Travis beat the new "Hogwarts" game and gives a review. Book club and reading challenge update. So many backed up emails, they only get to half of them!DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This week on VIP, Rich and Trav discuss the last week or so in pro wrestling happenings. The continued drama with C.M. Punk and AEW. Is Punk set to be a featured player on a new AEW Saturday show? Why in the world is AEW trying for another show? And a roster split? What?! Rich recaps the notable stuff from tonight's episode of Dynamite, including a Sammy Guevara vs. Jack Perry main event, Britt Baker using Adam Cole's given name to be extra real, and an opening show promo by Darby Allin. The Bloodline and The Judgement Day agree to work together to solve each other's problems. Book club, emails from the last two weeks, and more.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This week on VIP, Trav and Rich get all angsty over Vince McMahon bogarting his way back into heading WWE's creative process. After lying for weeks, the sale to Endeavor got announced and Vince made his move, immediately causing morale to drop by ripping up segments right before air and, in at least one case, during a commercial break! Fans are completely pissed and voicing their opinions, even chanting "Fire Vince" at shows now. Rich and Trav react to the actual WrestleMania card, including Roman Reigns beating Cody Rhodes in the main event. Rich recaps a very compelling episode of AEW Dynamite from tonight, which saw the AEW debut of Jay White and the announcement of a Wembley Stadium show this summer. Book club this week has Travis updating his reading challenge numbers and Rich still enthralled by "The Wandering Inn." Emails get tended to as well.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:On this week's episode, Rich and Travis are joined by former co-hosts of this same VIP show, Josh Mustacchio and Bardre Purnell. The four spent twenty-plus minutes talking about the backstage drama surrounding AEW and its roster. Why C.M. Punk is a miserable bastard, but is probably in the right more than he isn't. Why AEW should absolutely not get a third show for cable TV, but definitely will. On WrestleMania week, the guys finally talk WrestleMania and run down all the matches on both nights. They speculate which matches end up where, and of course make their predictions on winners.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This week on VIP, Rich and Travis talk the last two weeks in The Bloodline saga. With Cody Rhodes' help, and Sami declaring his love, Kevin Owens reunites with Sami Zayn to challenge the Usos at WrestleMania. Should a relatively lukewarm Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair main event Mania night 1 over Owens & Zayn vs. The Usos? El Hijo del Vikingo makes his AEW debut on Dynamite in the main event against Kenny Omega in a well received match. Chris Jericho makes asinine and delusional comments about audience participation and wrestling theme songs. Rich reads "The Wandering Inn." Travis updates his reading challenge numbers.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This week on VIP, Rich and Trav are back and catching up on things they missed talking about the last three weeks, specifically the Bloodline story and were it's taking us since Elimination Chamber. Jey Uso this week finally and very firmly picked his Bloodline family over Sami Zayn, stabbing the fans in the heart as he did it. Cody Rhodes saved Sami from an extended beat down. Rich recaps the big stuff on tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite, talks about Sunday's PPV and where Bryan Danielson goes from here. MJF again goes too far for heel heat. The guys talk video games, including the potential acquisition of Activision by Microsoft. Playstation 6 news already? Travis updates his 2023 reading challenge numbers. Rich listens to "The Wandering Inn."DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This week on VIP, Trav and Rich discuss Triple H getting in front of all the possible wrestling criticisms. He won't have anyone booing Cody Rhodes or hijacking the WrestleMania main event. Rhodes and Sami Zayn had a memorable in-ring exchange that leaned heavily into Sami's organic rise up the card. WWE creative doing a decent job of subverting expectations in key spots. Rich runs down tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite featuring Bryan Danielson still running the gauntlet to get MJF on his terms. AEW does more than just acknowledge the competition during a Toni Storm, Britt Baker, and Ruby Soho triple threat match. Wardlow connects his hair to his dead father to make the Joe feud more personal. A brief book club segment including Travis' favorite genre. Emails get tended to.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This week's show with Rich and Trav features conversation about the Bloodline storyline and the continued fallout from the Royal Rumble. Rich and Trav argue about what is and is not tangible. Jey Uso's dilemma this Friday; will he show up to defend his half of the tag team championship? What about after that? Rush and Bryan Danielson put on a clinic on tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite. Are Trish Stratus and Lita "wasted" if they are featured at Elimination Chamber and not WrestleMania? More conversation, plus emails.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This week on the ECC VIP, Rich and Trav acknowledge the death of Jay Briscoe after the two missed last week's show. Rich recaps tonight's AEW Dynamite main event, which featured Mark Briscoe against Jay Lethal and an emotional post-match gathering in-ring. Reaction to "The Trial of Sami Zayn." Was there a step missed in the Bloodline storytelling from Friday to Monday? Why didn't WWE have more women legends on their anniversary show? Two weeks worth of emails get read and answered.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:On the show this week, Rich and Trav talk about the so-called story of WWE being sold to Saudi Arabia. Why and how the events leading up to the fake report made it so believable. How none of the credible journalists fell for the okey-doke. No one is talking about WWE being out of McMahon hands for the first time in 70 years. Rich recaps AEW Dynamite from tonight. A loaded show featuring Danielson vs. Takeshita and match seven in the best of seven between Death Triangle and The Elite. Travis talks books and his 2023 book challenge. Two weeks worth of emails from two of the most engaged of listeners.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:On this episode of VIP, Rich and Trav discuss the thought process behind ending the live ECC show. Travis explains why he didn't want to continue with the live show after Cam's departure. WWE trolls AEW by breaking news of a particular new signing during Dynamite's main event. Rich gives a recap of tonight's TV offering from AEW, which included Wardlow being treating like a chump. Starting next week, AEW will alter how they shoot and produce their TV shows. Max Caster dissed Jeff Jarrett so hard, Jeff's wife got on Twitter for hours arguing with fans. Travis reads from a wrestling breaking newz (with a "Z") site. Travis smashes his reading challenge goal for the year. The guys catch up on the mailbag.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This week on the ECC, it's a clip show, sort of! Cam and Trav run down the results of the East Coast Cast year-end poll featuring WWE and AEW matches, MVP's, wrestlers of the year, and more. Who ran away with their results? Who didn't even get half of a percentage?! Cameron says his goodbyes to the ECC audience after seven great years with the brand only to be bigfooted by Travis minutes later who announces this is the final East Coast Cast! Thank you, everyone.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:On VIP this week, Rich and Trav talk the Mandy Rose firing juxtaposed with a speculated Vince McMahon return to running WWE. Would there be a concerted effort by all the companies set to lose money to keep Vince out? Does being a primary stock holder allow him complete reign to do what he wants? Rich recaps AEW's Winter is Coming episode of Dynamite. Both gentlemen digress something ridiculous! Travis reaches and passes his reading challenge goal for the year. The mailbag gets a thorough emptying.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:This week on the program, Cam and Trav discuss the breaking news of Mandy Rose being released from her contract by WWE. The pair talk about what is known about her firing and speculate rather extensively about the how's and the why's. Why WWE is justified in their actions, but are also gigantic hypocrites at the same time. Where culture and society is headed and why Mandy Rose is only the first of many higher profile women that will face similar issues about sex work, specifically digital sex work. Kurt Angle had a birthday celebration on Smackdown and Gabe Steveson still doesn't have a dynamic personality. AEW's Winter is Coming show is tonight, so the guys talk about the card and make some predictions. They also talk about how fun Dynamite was live last week and what it meant to be there for the Ricky Stark and MJF promo exchange. All that, plus more conversation.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:Rich and Trav are back with VIP talking a bit of Survivor Series and what might be next for Roman Reigns. Some fantasy booking of February's Elimination Chamber match and what they might do with Sami Zayn. Rich recaps and runs down the highlights of tonight's AEW Dynamite show, including MJF's first words as AEW champion. William Regal learns what happens eventually to snake handlers. Travis pretends he knows about college football. Book challenge update, plus emails.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:On the ECC this week, Cam and Trav get into Survivor Series fallout talk. The show being so psychologically sound and most everything made sense. Quality match outcomes, especially Sami Zayn shining in his dedication to The Bloodline. Some speculation on who Roman Reigns faces at WrestleMania. Tony Khan makes a questionably timed announcement regarding the AEW Women's Championship that only takes away and does nothing to add. MJF's first promo as AEW champion tonight. Where does Bobby Roode fit in a Triple H era of WWE creative? Live streamers and more conversation.DIRECT LINK: VIP AUDIO LINKNOT VIP? NO PROBLEM… CLICK HERE FOR VIP SIGN UP INFO
SHOW SUMMARY:VIP this week has Rich and Trav talking about the passive aggressive nature of AEW's EVPs and, by extension, its ownership. Kenny Omega blatantly lied to the media and the fans. Will Tony Khan end up funding a lawsuit against his own company? Travis is oh so very close to hitting his book challenge goal for the year. Travis also plays "Disco Elysium," a political ideology-driven detective RPG. Two weeks worth of mailbag gets tended to.
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SHOW SUMMARY:On this week's episode of the ECC, Trav and Cam run down and recap a well-received AEW Full Gear pay-per-view. Travis figured out why in the 4K era women in wrestling wear stockings or fishnets on their legs during matches. Thinking long term about MJF's championship reign. What is next for William Regal? WWE Survivor Series WarGames is this weekend, so the fellas break down that card match by match and make their predictions. What went wrong and what went right with the men's WarGames match setup? Who shows up as the last entrant for the babyface women in their WarGames match? Plus, more conversation and speculation.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This week, Cam and Trav are back talking the week in wrestling TV among other topics. Topics including the WarGames match filled in a bit this week with the additions of Mia Yim and Rhea Ripley joining the babyfaces and the heels, respectively. Travis makes the case that Naomi should be the final member of the good guy team. The Usos cement themselves as longest reigning WWE tag team champions by defeating the New Day on last week's Smackdown. Is Usos vs. New Day the best tag team feud in the last ten years? The AEW Full Gear pay-per-view is this weekend, and Trav and Cam give their thoughts, mostly centered around the main event of Jon Moxley vs. MJF and the number one contender tournament. Emails get read, plus much more conversation.
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SHOW SUMMARY:VIP this week had Rich and Trav cackling over Philadelphia Phillies all-star Lenny Dykstra interacting with a teasing tweet Travis sent Lenny after Lenny's public and shameless hitting on of one-term congresswoman Lauren Boebert. That led to mid-term elections talk. Finally the guys talk a bit about the last week in wrestling. Rich recaps AEW Dynamite, or at least the parts he saw after his wife's birthday dinner. Travis checks in on his reading challenge numbers. Emails get read and Rich gives marriage advice.
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SHOW SUMMARY:On the live show this week, Trav and Cam talk Crown Jewel and the fallout. Logan Paul gets smashed by Roman Reigns, but not before making another case about his place and skill level. Logan also busted up his knee in the match really bad, so we all will have to see what his next step is. Big speculation on the wrestlers yet to be named in the upcoming War Games match. Will we get a returning star from injury like Charlotte, or woman who hasn't been on the roster yet or for a while? AEW has a big number 1 contender tournament coming up. Cam and Trav make their picks on who wins and their road through the tourney. Is MJF going full-fledged babyface? What are the indicators indicating?
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SHOW SUMMARY:On this episode, Travis is bummed the Phillies lost game four of the World Series. Rich gives a recap of tonight's AEW Dynamite, including a debuting Jeff Jarrett who now has an office job with AEW but was put on TV to beat up a current star. Chris Jericho basks in his pettiness. Travis assigns a new nickname to the well-deserved. Book club quickie and the mailbag.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This week on the show, Cam and Trav discuss The Bloodline in some depth. Travis worries about injecting comedy - intentionally or not - into a money-making, main event program. More speculation on Jey Uso's relationship with Roman Reigns. Is Jimmy Uso being downplayed a sign that creative knows what they're doing? Running down the card for Crown Jewel. With a high profile threat of violence from Iran on Saudi Arabia, how is the talent handling flying into such a potentially volatile situation? Match predictions and speculations. Cameron's thoughts on MJF's current character direction. Some small World Series talk, email, and more conversation.
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SHOW SUMMARY:On this episode of the ECC, Trav and Rich welcome longtime listener and former contributor Josh Mustacchio to discuss the latest happenings in pro wrestling and entertainment. A brief recap of last week's episode of Smackdown, including one of Josh's nine year old's thoughts on the current Smackdown scene, who he likes and why. A bit of Raw talk. Josh thinks Bianca Belair exudes the same babyface qualities that John Cena had/has. A much too detailed conversation about "Married... with Children." Josh continues to binge that show. Rating analysis of the top shows of 1992. Why was twelve year old Rich watching "90210" instead of something geared towards preteen boys? The mailbag get tended to.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This week on the ECC, the fellas celebrate a new era in the Constellation with a platform change for the live show! Broadcasting live on Streamyard, Travis and Cameron discuss this past weekend's NXT Halloween Havoc show. Breakker and Rose retain their respective championships, while Wes Lee captures the vacant North American championship in a really good ladder match. Jey Uso is going to get in trouble on Friday's Smackdown for blatantly disobeying the Tribal Chief. Some thoughts on Dominik Mysterio's progress. Has being a heel and joining Judgement Day helped Dom's development? Every time MJF cuts a promo, it is the best promo he's ever done! A look at the card for tonight's AEW Dynamite. Live guests, a combined chatroom, and more conversation.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This week on the VIP show, not one stitch of wrestling talk, but Rich regales Travis with a new show he's recently binged called "Ghosts," which leads to Travis schooling folks on the first recorded forensics case in American history. An extended book club conversation after Doc Bruce lists his favorite LitRPGs. The mailbag get emptied and leads to some really fun talk.
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SHOW SUMMARY:On this week's episode, Cam and Trav celebrate twelve years of ECC on Blog Talk Radio as they depart the platform for Streamyard starting next week. Cameron is excited for his newest article for The Ringer. This time Cam's subject of interest is NXT's Carmelo Hayes. The week in wrestling TV. Bray Wyatt returned to Smackdown and got very personal with the audience about his absence from television. Travis predicts he will be a needle mover for that show sooner than later. Speculation on the "Wyatt Six," whatever that turns into. Hangman Page takes a bad bump, concussing himself. Universal praise for the AEW referee and medical staff for their immediate action. Live calls and much more conversation.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This week's VIP offering includes Rich and Trav discussing minor league baseball locations among other mundane things. Rich demands Travis change the paradigm of the show, so they pour out all the emails at the beginning of the show. Trav talks about the indy show he and Cam went to last week. Splurging on a V.R. headset. Confirmed sex symbol Johnathan Majors putting pressure on the rest of us. Rich runs down the highlights of tonight's AEW Dynamite and Travis talks about a new book he's listening to.
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SHOW SUMMARY:On the show this week, Trav and Cam chop it up about a really fun WWE Extreme Rules show from last Saturday. We saw the only way to get Edge to say "I quit." No lulls in the action all the way through, and a great reaction for a returning Bray Wyatt. The fallout from Extreme Rules on Raw from Monday. Who the hell does Brock Lesnar think he is, and why did Bobby Lashley have to be so damn honorable?! Ronda Rousey regains the Smackdown Women's Championship, and the fellas drool over the idea of her vs. Shayna Baszler at WrestleMania. C.M. Punk with an office job at AEW? AEW Dynamite tonight has Danielson vs. Jericho. Live calls and more conversation.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the ECC, the guys talk another more than solid week in WWE TV. Sami and Solo killing it in the Bloodline story. A.J. Styles looking like he's going to join the dark side. Rey Mysterio is doing way too much fence sitting, and it is costing him friends. Bianca Belair absolutely smashed her talking segment with Bayley. Which act in wrestling history took much too long to turn? Predictions for this Saturday's Extreme Rules show. Cam fills us in on some comings and goings at AEW. Sammy Guevara is doing more to make himself look like a punk than anyone else in the last week. Calls, conversation, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY:This week on VIP, Rich and Trav get into the opening segment of Smackdown and bask in its perfection! Roman Reigns swerved Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso was very happy until he wasn't. More clues in the White Rabbit mystery. Rich recaps tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite, and then explains how Namor and his seafaring Atlanteans feuded and warred with a landlocked nation of Wakanda. Some updated book club numbers, plus emails.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the ECC, Trav and Cam talk about two high quality shows in Smackdown from last Friday and this week's Raw. How Solo really has injected a boost of interest in the Bloodline story. Sami Zayn's renewed confidence. Jey Uso went from happy to salty real quick. WWE has a week of season premiers, and rumors are some or all of the championship belts are being updated. Even bigger rumors say the men's and tag titles will be split again. AEW is coming off a big week with their name branded episode of Dynamite last week only to have to reshuffle TV tonight because of safety concerns surrounding the hurricanes up and down the coast.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the ECC VIP, Rich and Trav discuss niche wrestling fans telling Cardi B to watch their favorite matches, scaring the woman away! AEW put on a branded show tonight and three new champions have been crowned. AEW apparently is bringing in 1992's most popular Japanese wrestlers. Solo Sikoa just might have the personality to be a star. Rich fibs about one of his athlete's fastball, which leads to Travis talking about high school baseball memories. The book club segment hears Travis describing his harem novel checklist. Lots of good emails leading to good conversation.
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SHOW SUMMARY: On this week's live ECC, Cam and Trav talk AEW's big name brand show for Dynamite at Arthur Ashe stadium tonight. The fellas make their predictions on all the top matches of the night. They speculate on a potential heel turn for Swerve and Keith Lee. Jade Cargill's continued in-ring improvements. Bryan Danielson cashing in once again on C.M. Punk leaving the territory! Could Jey Uso be the man to dethrone Roman Reigns, and how do you even get there? Thoughts on WarGames being an official WWE major event. Will the Bloodline be forced to change their signature hand gestures because of real world nonsense? Live calls, emails, and more conversation.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on VIP, Trav and Rich talk about a rare topic on this show - NXT 2.0. That show celebrated a year of existing in its current form only to literally morph into an updated version of the old black and gold NXT logo. Somehow they got on a "Married... with Children" rant. Jon Moxley forgoes a well-earned, six week vacation to save AEW from itself. The PWI just dropped its annual 500 list and there is plenty of fodder to yell and argue with your friends about as usual for the publication. A tiny bit of "She-Hulk" talk, some even tinier book club talk, and the mailbag gets emptied.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Back at it on VIP, Trav and Rich talk more about the drama happening in AEW. Rich's take on the unfolding events. His specific thoughts on Adam Page's willingness to take advice from his peers and veterans. Tony Khan's role as the "fun boss." Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley, and Chris Jericho forming a triad of support of sorts for the locker room. Some thoughts on Clash at the Castle. Looking ahead to the possible stories to tell with Sami Zayn and The Bloodline. Imagining Thunder Rosa in WWE. Some Book Coast Cast and emails tended to.
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SHOW SUMMARY: On this week's episode, there was one thing to focus on, and Cam and Trav did just that. The guys talk about the fallout and the drama surrounding Sunday's AEW All Out pay-per-view and post-show press conference. C.M. Punk going off on his tirade. What prompted his lashing out? Did he indeed throw the first punch in the alleged physical altercation between his camp and the Elite and their friends? Some speculation on the potential punishment that may get doled out. How has Tony Khan let things get so out of hand? Are there other personal problems brewing with other talent up and down the card? Clash at the Castle and Worlds Collide also happened this past weekend! Two shows filled with some world class matches. Seth Rollins is on a whole different level right now. Braun Strowman returned in the most Vince McMahon-booked segment Triple H has ever booked. Live calls and more conversation.
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SHOW SUMMARY: VIP is back with Rich and Trav, and they are discussing Fifa leaving EA Sports to build their own soccer game from scratch or some nonsense. Rich's 10 year old makes fun of old video games, and Travis is right there with him. Rich recaps a wildly fun episode of AEW Dynamite, which featured Ace Steele chewing out and firing up C.M. Punk to take Moxley's open contract. Jamie Hayter's eye-catching wrestling gear. A bit of book club including Travis trying to explain the "slice of life" subgenre. A decent amount of VIP emails get answered.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Travis and the rest of the Constellation give congratulations to Cameron for landing a sweet writing job at The Ringer. The pair then run down the cards and make match predictions for this weekend's plethora of wrestling matches. WWE's main roster is in Cardiff, Wales for a Saturday afternoon show, while NXT and AEW are running shows on Sunday evening right after each other. Some TV happenings. Velveteen Dream having a terrible week. Has Matt Riddle been "exposed" or is someone trying to make a come-up off of his distress? Live calls, emails, and more!
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SHOW SUMMARY: VIP this week has Trav and Rich talking that talk. Rich recaps tonight's very notable episode of AEW Dynamite. Travis saw most of the show and joins in on the opining. The most likely explanation on why Punk dropped his championship in the manner he did. Has Tony Khan put his foot down? Is this the end of his buddy-buddy relationships with the talent? Randomly remembering ECW wrestler J.T. Smith and his shenanigans! Rich explains to Travis how cow pus led to vaccinations. The pair try not to talk about the new "She-Hulk" on Disney+ so they don't spoil tomorrow's conversation on Rich's other show. The first day of 5th grade. The mailbag gets tended to.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the ECC, Cam and Trav discuss the drama over in AEW involving C.M. Punk, Jon Moxley, and Adam Page. The divided fanbase, the sharing of the same damn Triple H and John Cena promos. The fans who seem to have forgotten who C.M. Punk has always been. Would MJF thrive in the current WWE ecosystem? Damien Priest being solidified as a top tier talent working with Edge in the main event in Toronto. Looking forward to a jam-packed Labor Day weekend full of pro wrestling. Live calls, emails, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are back for VIP talking the new "Predator" movie. Travis accuses the movie studio of deceptive marketing. Rich recaps a very fun episode of AEW Dynamite, which featured the return of Kenny Omega, and Punk and Moxley determined not to wait until September's pay-per-view to fight. Rich comes up with a scenario involving Punk, Moxley, and a returning MJF that needs to be implemented. Memories of "Sealab 2021." Travis regales the audience with his last few week of book listens. A full mailbag gets emptied and Travis plays his favorite wrestling theme songs.
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SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode, Cam and Trav discuss who might be next to show up in WWE in the A.V. (After Vince) Era. A gloved hand waving in the background during a backstage brawl on Raw has some speculating that The Fiend, Bray Wyatt, may be on his way back. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Gunther and A.J. Styles vs. Bobby Lashley are getting rave reviews as the United States and now the Intercontinental championships are getting the recognition and spotlight those titles deserve. Cam previews AEW Dynamite, which looks to be a fun and exciting show, especially with the major speculation being Kenny Omega returns to join The Young Bucks in the Trios tournament. Live calls, emails, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the ECC, Cam and Trav talk about the death of wrestling/martial arts legend Gene LeBell at age 89. What he bought to a movie set, who he beat up, and the Tarantino movie loosely based on him. This week in TV saw the return of Karrion Kross, this time with Scarlett. Why Travis thinks pushing Kross as the number two heel will not go well. Ciampa shines in his loss to Bobby Lashley. After a couple of weeks speculating who Triple H might bring back, Travis asks who will be the first talent released from their contract under Triple H? Considering how he was treated on Monday's Raw, Cameron believes Ezekiel might be that person. Emails, live calls, and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Travis are back doing VIP and it feels so good! They spend twenty minutes discussing 1919 French futurism, anachronism, and predicting the year 3022. Will certain wrestlers get their names back? Will Elias ever have "Sampson" as a last name again or are the terrible WWE naming conventions still alive and stupid as hell? Big time praise for the simple yet effective storytelling surrounding the United States Championship on Raw Monday. Rich recaps AEW Dynamite that he listened to like an old time radio show. Travis updates his book club challenge. Three weeks worth of mailbag to slog through.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Three whole weeks into the A.V. (After Vince) era, the excitement levels are way up. Travis has watched more live wrestling the past two weeks than he has in two years. The booking and psychology of matches and promos are looking very promising. The United States championship is now poised to be a respected, money-drawing title again. The women of "Control" (Bayley, Dakota, Iyo) look to dominate the women's division of WWE. Over in AEW, Team Taz looks to be done with Ricky Starks who has been breaking out as a serious babyface contender the past month. Trav asks about the women's division in AEW. Live calls, emails, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the show, Cam and Trav, like most folk the last few days, talk about the very much welcomed retirement of Vince McMahon from WWE. The reaction of the fan base. Has Vince gotten a whiff of the joy most wrestling fans experienced when they heard the news, and does it bother him? Triple H is the man now creatively. How will he rebuild the team around him? Who will be on that team? It is absolutely time for AEW to step up their creativity. Triple H with a point to prove; the leeway and resources to prove it could spell trouble for the competition. Live calls and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are back at it for VIP. They expound on the subject of WWE using Titus O'Neil for their propaganda. Rich recaps some of the more exciting parts of tonight's AEW Dynamite, including why Rich calls Ruby Soho pro wrestling's "Joyce DeWitt" and a somewhat botched finish of the main event that left Eddie Kingston fuming. Learning on-air that "The Marvels" movie will feature a singing Captain Marvel. Trav and Rich both share and trade Indian action movie suggestions. Travis suggests "Baahubali" and Rich "RRR." A brief book challenge update. Travis plays Divinity Original Sin 2 again and overshares. Brian blesses his namesake mailbag.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the ECC, Cam and Trav get into the efforts WWE went through this week to propagandize its audience into believing the company is run by decent people. How they used Titus O'Neil and his goodwill to further their nakedly obvious agenda. Jeff Jarrett is back on TV in a prominent, somewhat high-profile way, and it is absolutely unnecessary and even more unwanted. Will WWE going back to a TV-14 rating make any difference in the short or long term? Travis lays out the only way Mercedes Martinez should be booked in AEW. Is Eddie Kingston the most over guy in wrestling? Live calls and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are back for a VIP discussion. These two manage to talk about the finale of "Ms. Marvel" and "Thor: Love and Thunder" and spoil the crap out of everything for a whole hour! Rich gives a AEW Fyter Fest recap, which included a major title change. Some WWE Summerslam talk. The pair also catches up on the mailbag.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the live ECC, Trav and Cam talk current events and the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game that has brought the serious nostalgic feelings. A brief preview of tonight's AEW Fyter Fest show. Does AEW not officially acknowledge their interim champion? More allegations of payoffs and sex scandals for Vince McMahon. This time the price has been upped to 12 million! Sasha Banks and Naomi are officially gone from WWE. What is your ideal booking situation in WWE? Live calls and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: The ECC live show is back after a bit of a break. Travis brings the welcomed news that the show is back weekly going forward! Cam and Trav discuss Money in the Bank and some of its fallout. Liv Morgan probably had the best night at MITB, winning the briefcase and cashing in on Ronda Rousey in the same night. Street Profits and The Usos have a match-of-the-year contender. Why writing off Angelo Dawkins is a bad idea. Some talk surrounding a 2nd Forbidden Door show. Travis hopes the Japanese stars can get some star treatment on TV next go around. Bianca Belair, Montez Ford, and Angelo Dawkins do a tremendous job selling Applebee's in their new commercial. Live calls taken and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Travis Bryant and Rich Fann are back in full VIP effect talking all types of wrestling and wrestling-adjacent topics! Rich gives his thoughts on the AEW/NJPW pay-per-view, Forbidden Door. What his favorite match of the show was, what he thought of Claudio's official debut. Some Forbidden Door fallout on tonight's Dynamite show. More from Christian and Luchasaurus turning on Jungle Boy and the Perry family. Travis didn't watch "Ms. Marvel" yet, but he did catch us up on the last week in his reading challenge. The email of the week gets read.
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SHOW SUMMARY: On VIP this week, Trav and Rich discuss a few TV-related items including Roman Reigns having a good match on Smackdown vs. Riddle before Brock Lesnar showed up to reignite their feud. The final matches for AEW Forbidden Door this weekend were set on Dynamite tonight. Does Rhea Ripley's injury spell the end for the Judgement Day faction? Rich sell Travis on Amazon's superhero show "The Boys." Some book club talk and emails.
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SHOW SUMMARY: VIP with Rich and Trav starts off hot with breaking news concerning Vince McMahon being investigated by his board of directors for a $3 million hush money pay-off to cover up an affair with a former on-air talent. Lots of baseless speculation on who Vince had an affair with. Even more speculation on who may have tipped off the board in March to start this ball rolling. Jeff Hardy arrested again on his 3rd DWI knock. He may be facing serious penalties this time. The briefest AEW Dynamite recap ever, focusing on a disjointed show and Christian Cage taunting a hurt man's family. Week two has Trav and Rich gushing even more about "Ms. Marvel." A bit of book club, Rich finally catches up on a popular title, and the mailbag.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are back at it for VIP talking the main event from Hell in a Cell and Cody Rhodes' pectoral muscle injury. They talk about the possible thought process on going through with the match. Also, how Cody was able to have one of his best matches of his career with such a serious injury. Did the Cody injury reverberate down the card to affect Edge's cohorts in Judgement Day to turn on him, and is that why John Cena is all of a sudden slotted for more than just a 20th anniversary appearance? Travis goes absolutely gaga over the debut episode of "Ms. Marvel" on Disney+. Meanwhile, Rich unfairly and callously slanders Carol Danvers. A bit more MCU talk, Trav updates his reading challenge numbers, and the mailbox gets emptied.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on the live ECC, Trav and Cam talk AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view results. Why is AEW putting on near five hour shows in 2022? There is enough data and fan consensus on overly long PPVs, so again, why?! The fellas speculate on the fallout from C.M. Punk's world title win, Jurassic Express beating everyone, and Travis pleads for MJF and AEW not to talk backstage contract stuff on TV. Is Smackdown already feeling the pain of loss from a vacationing Roman Reigns? Is Shanky over and will the Shanky-leg be the next big thing on WWE TV? Live calls and much more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Back for VIP, Trav and Rich talk MJF taking a stiff, unprotected chair shot to the head. They speculate on what might have been the thought process in doing the angle. Forgoing the issues for brain trauma, were they at least effective in what they were going for? Some brief follow-up on the Sasha Banks and Naomi situation in WWE, including the company removing all their merchandise and WWE-controlled social media. A story Renee Dupree told about how he was treated during a European tour. Some MCU talk, specifically the new "Thor" trailer and how spoiled we are as a fan base. The B.A. mailbag gets attended to.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Back at it again for VIP, Trav and Rich discuss the biggest story in pro wrestling this week: Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of WWE before Raw this past Monday. The guys speculate on why they left and what type of booking decisions lead to such a strong reaction from the women. Wrestling fans' inability to discern confidence and star power from conceit and ungratefulness. The differences in WWE and AEW's TV upfronts and how their respective networks might value them. Travis and Rich implore people to go to Gracie's Corner and learn their ABC's and days of the week! A whole bunch of MCU talk, including the "She-Hulk" trailer reaction normalizing men being dominated by big, strong women. Trav's internet crapped out right before the Brian Alston mailbag segment, for shame.
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SHOW SUMMARY: VIP is back with Rich and Trav talking about some of the most random topics! Rich's football coaching exploits, including 10 year olds in a flag football league. Tons of spoilers for "Multiverse of Madness" and "Far From Home," so beware. Rich explains why the Kota Ibushi situation with New Japan is so messy. Plus the B.A. mailbag.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Back live, Travis and Cameron are talking WWE Backlash from this past weekend and the fallout on Raw this week. There are only pros to Cody Rhodes beating Seth Rollins in a Hell in a Cell match. Roman Reigns looks to take house shows off this summer. Can Cody Rhodes be a proper replacement at live events? WWE and their horrendous naming conventions are a main topic again because the names they come up with are consistently doodoo. They also discuss the AEW/New Japan pay-per-view, Forbidden Door selling out in under an hour, and Kota Ibush'i's status with New Japan. Plus live calls and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on VIP, Rich spends way too much time talking about the show "My Cat from Hell," even though he doesn't have or even like cats! Then the pair both spend too much time talking about the final two episodes of "Moon Knight." Rich's thoughts on the Scarlett Scarab's redo of the Wonder Woman 1984 bus scene. A scattered thought or two on the week in wrestling, including a couple of notable WWE releases and two prominent acts that the company refuses to release even after multiple requests. Has the former Cesaro already debuted on AEW television and we just haven't realized it yet? Some book club talk, including Trav's updated reading challenge numbers. Emails get read.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on VIP, Rich spends about 20 minutes joyously recounting us with tales from Elden Ring. Bosses he's killed and epic items he's looted. Travis is still playing Witcher 3. No "Moon Knight" talk because someone didn't watch. The Sixers win a playoff game in overtime. Rich recaps tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite. Book club and emails.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week, the guys are back live answering calls and talking wrestling, more of the former on this episode. Cody Rhodes is the number 1 babyface in WWE. How did that happen in just a few weeks? The tag team divisions across companies and brands is top notch right now. The state of the four pillars of AEW - where do they stand now and where are they headed? Is Jade Cargill's "Baddie section" character contradiction? NXT 2.0 throwing everyone on TV to see what works and what doesn't. Live callas and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: On this week's VIP episode, Trav and Rich have quite the eclectic conversation. Rich puts us all on to TBS' new show "Rat in the Kitchen," which has a really fantastic concept, and Trav schools us to the Pure Food and Drug act of 1906 and the creation of the modern FDA, which naturally leads into lengthy talk about WrestleMania and their takeaways from the show. Vince McMahon's giant ego led directly to possibly the most embarrassing moment in WrestleMania history. The top notch celebrity involvement at Mania. Which night was liked better by who? Rich runs down tonight's AEW Dynamite, including a vicious rap diss on Samoa Joe by Max Castor, then a vicious beating on Max Castor by Samoa Joe! Book club, emails, and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Travis and Richard are back for VIP talking pro wrestling, pop culture, and audiobooks. Rich gives his super-excited fanboy review of Marvel's newest show on Disney+, "Moon Knight." Rich eats his steak well done and Travis scolds him profusely. Travis rants again about not wanting to see Stone Cold Steve Austin wrestle and then loses his mind completely at the idea of Austin main-eventing night one in the year of our lord 2022. Rich recaps the important parts of tonight's AEW Dynamite, and Travis is right on schedule with his reading challenge. Brian's pent up emails release all over the show.
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SHOW SUMMARY: On this WrestleMania go-home show, Trav and Cam welcome Doc Bruce to the show to run down all the important bits for this weekend's events. What will Cam be doing while in Dallas for the festivities? Thoughts on Roman Reigns not losing until next year's WrestleMania. Ronda Rousey's utter contempt for pro wrestling. Where did Bobby Lashey vs. Omos come from and why did it work so well?! Will Cody Rhodes end up being Seth Rollins' mystery opponent? Was Shane McMahon quietly rehired as quietly as he was fired a few months ago? Live phone calls and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on VIP, Rich and Trav spend way too much time remembering TV ratings from two decades ago. The monster numbers Desperate Housewives used to get. That damnable 2007 writer's strike! Rich recaps tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite and reviews Revolution. Danielson, Moxley, and Regal come together to make faction greatness. Thunder Rosa winning in her home territory. Reading club challenge, and the mailbag get its attention.
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SHOW SUMMARY: On this week's live show, Cam and Trav discuss AEW's pay-per-view event, Revolution. The pros and cons, the best matches and performances. Why does Travis believe Adam Cole and his finishing moves were buried? Looking forward to Wardlow's next and very important decision. Cam describes the gathering coming to a halt when Jade Cargill made her entrance. Bron Breakker getting better every time you see him. Dolph Ziggler winning the NXT championship along with two other title changes this week. Live calls and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on VIP, Travis beat "Cyberpunk 2077" and Rich wants to hear the details. The Playstation Network toyed with member emotions by giving weekend access to "Assassin's Creed: Valhalla" and then taking it away! Tony Khan announced that he now owns Ring of Honor wrestling. What does this mean for production going forward? With an ROH show scheduled WrestleMania weekend, what splash will AEW try to make during Mania weekend? Punk bleeds big time in the go-home angle headed into AEW Revolution pay-per-view this weekend. Travis says his final goodbyes and good riddances to Ben Simmons, and he welcomes James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis introduces the audience to two uncancelable content creators. The mailbag is opened and emptied.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Trav and Rich are back for VIP discussing Cody Rhodes' seemingly sudden exit from AEW. Being tied so closely to Turner Broadcasting, what must it have been like getting out from underneath all the different contracts in order to sign with WWE? Travis is excited about the Philadelphia 76ers trade to get James Harden. Rich suffers through more Knicks losses. Who is excited to see Stone Cold Steve Austin wrestle again? Alexa Bliss makes her return and WWE looks to botch it already. Book club talk featuring the latest Garth Nix work, "Terciel and Elinor." Travis updates his reading challenge numbers, Brian and Chris fill the mailbox.
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SHOW SUMMARY: The ECC live is back and in full effect as Cam and Trav talk about the huge news of Cody Rhodes leaving his talent and executive positions in AEW and is headed back into the arms of Vince McMahon and WWE, reportedly for a huge sum of money that Tony Khan could not or would not match. The AEW locker room reaction to Cody's departure including how Brandi Rhodes was seen by her peers. Travis comes to grips with Bron Breakker being over big with the audience and Bron living up to his push. Malcolm Bivens' tag team charges win the Dusty Classic. Naomi and Sonya DeVille's feud looks like it might actually end sometime soon! Live calls and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week on VIP, Trav and Rich discuss a new kung fu game called "Sifu" that just dropped, and its level of difficulty. Rich explains to Travis what "rogue-like" games are and where "Sifu" might fall in the genre. Travis plays "Cyberpunk 2077" a year later. Rihanna has now featured both Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair in her Fenty Beauty line. Keith Lee made his AEW debut on tonight's episode of Dynamite. Rich recaps the reaction Keith got, as well as the rest of the show. Some book club conversation, including Travis' updated 2022 reading challenge.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are here for VIP comparing shoulder injuries and discussing Travis' incredible state healthcare coverage. Cody Rhodes' apparently wonderful relationship with Turner television. Remembering 2005 when WWE tried to make Kenzo Suzuki the grandson of a dead Japanese emperor. Rich recaps a promo-heavy episode of AEW Dynamite. Rich also regales us with his favorite Six Brown Chicks questions of the week! Travis' book challenge update. The mailbag gets opened.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Trav and Cam are back live, taking calls and talking about the biggest stories in wrestling this week on and off of television. GCW sells out the Hammerstein and only had an okay show. After two successful years of existence, many AEW's original contracts are running out and some company OG's are not being re-upped. NXT 2.0 did not put their theme songstress in a position to succeed, sending her out to rap with limited production and guidance. Is Adam Cole in a better, money-drawing spot now in AEW than he was while in NXT? The Royal Rumble is this weekend and the guys give their predictions. Some thoughts on Court Bauer's tampering lawsuit against WWE. Live calls and more.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Trav and Rich are back for VIP shenanigans, and Travis goes off on ABC and NBC for cancelling a bunch of shows he liked in the mid to late 2000s. WWE and their weird naming conventions is back in the news, this time with a Nazi twist! What exactly is WWE doing to the gimmicks of their Japanese NXT talent? Rich recaps tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite, featuring Jon Moxley returning to TV after alcohol rehab. Brian fills his namesake mailbag.
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SHOW SUMMARY: East Coast Cast VIP once again features conversation between Rich and Trav about some of the random things in life. Everyone cast in Marvel’s “Eternals” is inhumanly gorgeous. Sasha Banks’ continued mainstream appeal. When does Sasha actively start using her given name in media appearances? Rich gives us a detailed rundown of tonight’s AEW Dynamite episode. Travis gives the ups and downs of harem-lit. Rich tightens his burgundy sweater at the thought. Brian chimes in with quite a lengthy and girthy email.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Trav and Rich talk that VIP talk, including extended thoughts on Tony Khan’s foot in mouth disease. Why you don’t see Vince McMahon on Twitter putting the world in his business. With William Regal’s firing, the Triple H army loses another major piece. The differences in William Regal’s recruiting style and what Vince wants. Babyface Brock Lesnar accepts Paul Heyman back into the fold with no lingering ill will. AEW still answering diversity questions and pro wrestling as a whole, and who is allowed to succeed. Who remembers “Capitol Critters?” Travis’ book count starts all over again. Brian chimes in with an email.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Trav and Cam are back live taking calls and talking headline topics. This week’s topics include WWE’s Day 1 pay-per-view from last weekend. The quality of championship matches. Brock Lesnar’s match against Roman Reigns being cancelled due to Roman’s positive Covid results. Brock’s insertion into the other main title match, making it a 5-way, and Lesnar winning and becoming new WWE champion. More thoughts on Tony Khan’s petty and vindictive response to Big Swole’s valid and respectful criticism, and the reaction that it garnered. How is WWE going to fill a 30-woman Royal Rumble and make it halfway compelling?
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SHOW SUMMARY: This is a special additional VIP ep of the ECC, where Cam and Rich are joined by PWTorch listener Pastor Keith, Jeff from Jeff vs. The World Podcast, POST Wrestling’s Nate Milton, and Movie Trailer Network’s Daniel Palmer to discuss as fans, creators, and wrestling media the reaction to exit interview critiques cited by Big Swole, as told in her year-end podcast episode Swole’s World, as well as the response by fans, AEW owner/booker Tony Khan and the reactions Rich et al were shown on Twitter, particularly the question of diversity in wrestling and why such conversations are continual and not a finish line. All six men talk through the key principals and finish with a discussion of Ron Funchess’ inappropriate tweets (and his double down) leading to threatening GCW wrestler AJ Gray. 2022 is already wild, and this podcast reflects that through a well honed and honest conversation about experiences some may not have in fandom.
For reference, the Swole’s World episode in question can be found HERE.
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SHOW SUMMARY: On this week’s ECC VIP, Rich gives us a rundown on the top happenings from tonight’s episode of AEW Dynamite, including neither Bryan Danielson nor Adam Page being on the show before their big rematch. Is this something to read into or the story that the company wants to tell? Mercedes Martinez makes her AEW debut by attacking Thunder Rosa and costing her a chance at the new TBS championship. A terrific Paul Heyman interview from last week’s Smackdown where he wonders if this is the end of the road in his wrestling career. The Music Coast Cast featuring a Beatles conversation among other music acts both famous and not. Travis’ final numbers in his 2021 reading challenge.
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SHOW SUMMARY: On this episode of VIP, Trav goes over some headlines from the week that caught his attention, including Rikishi pushing for Umaga to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Rich runs down a quality episode of AEW Dynamite which saw Kyle O’Reilly debuting and hanging out with Adam Cole much to the chagrin of the Young Bucks. Bryan Danielson and Adam Page exchange words ahead of their highly anticipated rematch. AEW kicks out a fan for very good reason. Travis has some complaints while reviewing the season finale of “Hawkeye.” Travis also updates his reading challenge numbers and Brian checks in with an email.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are in the building bringing those VIP vibes. The pair talk Xia Li’s debut on Smackdown last week. Integrating her into the Naomi/Sonya DeVille storyline. Kevin Owens signing new WWE contract. Will his re-signing with the company have any affect on Sami Zayn’s contract status? Why are some people upset Owens didn’t leave for AEW? AEW Dynamite recap by Rich, which featured a 60-minute title match draw between Bryan Danielson and Adam Page. The fellas react to this week’s episode of “Hawkeye” on Disney Plus, including who showed up at the end. A very brief book club conversation, and the mailbag is tended to.
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SHOW SUMMARY: For the last live ECC of the year, Trav and Cam bring on Tampa Bay rapper and pro wrestling fan @BigBabyScumbag to chop it up about wrestling and the rap game. The guys ask about Scumbag’s life growing up in the deep country with only two Walmarts as outside entertainment. Big Baby’s friendship with popular indy wrestler AJ Gray. His latest wrestling themed mixtape, HustleMania. Cam and Trav also talk the headlines of the week including the odd Jeff Hardy saga that lead to WWE firing Jeff last week.
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SHOW SUMMARY: Rich and Trav are back doing what they do best: talking trash about wrestling and pop culture. Smackdown took a giant dip in quality last week with a few nonsensical segments including authority figure Sonya DeVille slapping Naomi and Naomi not having any recourse. Brock Lesnar shows up and immediately makes a red hot Roman Reigns seem less than. Rich briefly recaps AEW Dynamite, but really focuses in on the C.M. Punk/MJF interaction in Long Island. How the psychology was all over the place and how well it all worked. Danielson vs. Adam Page next week. MCU talk. Travis finally watched “Shang-Chi.” A new Spider-Man drops next week. Trav blows past his 200 books goal for the year. A double dose of Brian’s emails.
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SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Rich and Trav talk the Seth Rollins fan attack. Rich makes Travis watch the entire C.M. Punk-MJF promo exchange, an exchange that will go down as a great segment, remembered by many. So many great lines and zingers, it is worth going out of your way to watch. Rich doesn't have much good to say about Survivor Series. Rich wants everyone to watch "Southside" on HBO Max; hilarity is promised. Travis complains about the difficulty of "Mutant Year Zero" for Playstation. Book club and the mailbag segment.
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