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College football chaos rolls on, and the NFL picture got even stranger.

Nick and Tyler open with Texas surviving Ole Miss and what may finally be the right formula for Arch Manning — lean on the run game, stop asking him to carry everything, and let the offense work around him.

We also break down Indiana winning ugly at Michigan, the Big 12 getting turned upside down after BYU, Texas Tech and Houston all lost, Utah suddenly becoming the conference’s team to beat, Alabama bouncing back, Tennessee stumbling again, and the...

Has WWE basically made the decision to move forward with Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia unless something forces its hand?

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron dig into the latest surrounding WWE Crown Jewel as preparations continue in Riyadh despite reported concerns from some talent and staff. With WrestleMania 43 also tied to Saudi Arabia and enormous money attached to that relationship, has WWE reached the point where the show is happening unless an outside factor makes it impossible?

Then, the Wednesday Night War returns.

Halloween is almost here, and the Tapped In Podcast is celebrating with one of the most important debates of the season: Which four Halloween candies deserve a spot on Mount Rushmore?

Nick McDaniel is joined by Jacked Jameson and Rosario Grillo as they build their ultimate Halloween candy Mount Rushmore. Reese's, Snickers, Kit Kats, M&M's, Nerds, and plenty of other favorites are up for debate. But can the guys agree on what makes a candy truly deserving of legendary status?

Plus, we've got plenty of independent wrestling to...

College football got turned upside down as five of the Top 7 teams lost, shaking up the rankings and raising plenty of questions about who actually belongs near the top. Nick and Tyler break down Georgia’s upset loss to Auburn, Tennessee’s statement win over Alabama, Ohio State surviving Indiana, BYU’s rise, Michigan’s quarterback situation and whether the new Top 15 rankings got it right.

We also go down a couple of major college football tangents:

🏈 If the College Football Playoff eventually expands to 24 teams and conference championship games disappear, do the biggest...

WWE Crown Jewel is still scheduled for Riyadh — but with Saudi Arabia now postponing and canceling major international events, is WWE waiting for Saudi officials to make the call before activating Plan B?

This week on the Tapped Out Wrestling Podcast, Nick and Myron break down the latest from Monday Night Raw as Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn finally come face-to-face ahead of Crown Jewel, Penta continues looming with Money in the Bank, and WWE’s younger stars remain firmly in the spotlight.

Then we dig into the massive busi...

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jameson catch up on another stretch of Georgia independent wrestling before looking ahead to a loaded few weeks on the calendar.

The guys look back at the recent 1FW events in Monroe, Roswell, and Gainesville, including the free Gainesville show and everything that went down over the past couple of weeks.

Then they preview what’s next:

🔥 Saturday, October 24 – Jefferson, GA

Wonderboyz vs. The Supastarz

Jacked Jameson vs. Mark Davidson

Plus a speci...

WWE’s future may already be arriving.

This week on the Tapped Out Wrestling Podcast, Nick and Myron look at the fallout from Money in the Bank and Monday Night Raw as WWE continues putting its next generation front and center. Oba Femi, Bron Breakker, Je’Von Evans, Roxanne Perez, Tiffany Stratton, The 946 and more are being placed directly alongside established main-event stars. Is this finally a legitimate WWE youth movement — and who has the best chance of becoming the company’s biggest star five years from now?

Then, the situation surrounding WWE Crow...

Nick and Tyler Shoop are back with a new Wrestling With.... Football, breaking down the biggest stories from another wild weekend in college football and the NFL before looking ahead to everything coming this week.

On the college side, Georgia leaves Tuscaloosa with a 20-17 win over Alabama and the No. 1 ranking, but there is plenty to debate. We dig into the controversial late pass-interference no-call, Alabama’s overturned interception, and all of the red-zone opportunities Georgia failed to turn into touchdowns. Plus, Oklahoma knocks off Texas, USC adds to Penn State’s nightmare seas...

Is WWE finally ready to move beyond the PG Era? Should professional wrestling have an offseason? And who will walk away with the briefcases at WWE Money in the Bank?

This week on the Tapped Out Wrestling Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Myron Fancher tackle three major conversations about the future of professional wrestling, plus another packed edition of Indy Rewind and Making the Drive!

🔥 THIS WEEK'S MAIN TOPICS:

WWE MOVING BEYOND THE PG ERA?

With Raw on Netflix and WWE increasingly pushing the boundaries of language, violence, and sto...

On this week’s episode of Wrestling With Football, Nick is joined once again by Tyler Shoop as they break down another packed weekend of college football and NFL action.

On the college side, Georgia and Alabama both made major statements last weekend, setting up a showdown between two teams that may be among the very best in the country. Nick and Tyler discuss what has gone wrong at Michigan following the Wolverines’ upset loss to Minnesota, Northwestern’s stunning win over Penn State, and whether Penn State can right the ship this week against a USC team t...

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel, Jacked Jameson, and Rosario Grillo are back talking football, fantasy, pop culture, Georgia wrestling, and a loaded edition of Life Advice.

The guys start with some NFL and fantasy football talk before jumping into Avengers: Endgame and its return to theaters. After seeing the new material and where Marvel appears to be heading, has it changed how excited—or worried—they are about Avengers: Doomsday later this year?

Then it’s time to catch up on a busy stretch for 1FW Wrestling.

🔥 Se...

Nick and Myron are back with another packed week of pro wrestling conversation.

The 2026 PWI 500 is out, but how seriously should wrestling fans really take a list trying to determine who is “best” in a predetermined business? We look at the top names and why wrestling rankings may ultimately say more about personal favorites than anything objective.

Then the conversation turns much more serious. With Crown Jewel approaching and WrestleMania 43 scheduled for Saudi Arabia next year, growing uncertainty in the Middle East raises an important question: how much contingency plan...

This week on Wrestling With Football, Nick McDaniel and Tyler Shoop are back to break down everything that mattered from Week 2 of the NFL season and look ahead to every game on the Week 3 schedule.

After two weeks, we’re already seeing some major shifts in how teams look. Buffalo and San Francisco continue to impress, the Raiders and Saints are forcing us to reconsider expectations, while teams like the Chargers, Dolphins, Texans and Falcons are already creating some serious concern.

Nick and Tyler go through every Week 2 game at a quicker pa...

Nick and Myron are back with a business-heavy edition of the Tapped Out Wrestling Podcast as some major moves could reshape where wrestling is watched—and how some of the industry’s biggest partnerships operate.

Paramount has cleared a major hurdle in its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, shifting the conversation from whether the deal will happen to what new ownership could eventually mean for AEW when its current media-rights agreement comes back up. Could a larger Paramount/WBD ecosystem help AEW grow, or will new corporate priorities and Paramount’s relationship with TKO create a very different negoti...

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel, Jacked Jameson, and Rosario Grillo are back with fantasy football, Georgia wrestling, pop culture, Mount Rush…more and another round of Life Advice.

The guys start with some NFL and fantasy football talk, including just how patient you should be with a star player who is injured or underperforming—and the nightmare of having a questionable player heading into Monday Night Football.

Then it’s time to catch up on a busy weekend for 1FW.

🔥 September 18 – Monroe, GA
The guys...

Nick and Myron are back with another episode of the Tapped Out Wrestling Podcast, digging into some of the biggest business and industry stories changing the landscape of pro wrestling.

Could WWE’s relationship with Disney become much bigger than the current ESPN deal? With rumors involving Disney properties, special events, streaming content and even potential destination experiences, we look at how TKO continues to attach WWE to some of the biggest companies in entertainment.

Japan is also becoming an interesting battleground. WWE is heading to Netflix while AEW ha...

This week on Wrestling With Football, Nick is joined by Tyler Shoop to break down everything that stood out from Week 1 of the NFL season — and try not to completely lose our minds after one game.

We go through the entire Week 1 NFL slate, looking at the biggest winners and losers, the teams that impressed us, the teams that disappointed, and the performances that already have us questioning what we thought we knew heading into the season.

Which teams actually showed us something sustainable? Which losses should fans be worried about? Which lo...

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel, Jacked Jameson, and Rosario Grillo cover wrestling, football, pop culture, and another huge week for 1FW.

The guys start with some NFL and fantasy football talk before taking time to remember “The Butcher” Andy Williams, as Jameson and Grillo share their thoughts and memories following his passing.

They also discuss recent ROH appearances involving Jameson and Il Cartello Grillo, before looking back at a massive week for 1FW.

🔥 September 9 – Athens, GA
1FW was inside Akins Ford Arena for tapings before and after AEW Dynamite...

Sunday Night’s Main Event came to Atlanta — but what happened inside the ring may only be part of the bigger story.

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron look at the fallout from WWE’s latest major event and what it may have revealed about the company’s future. From the way WWE is positioning some of its biggest stars to the growing mix of wrestling, music and celebrity involvement, is TKO starting to redefine what a major WWE event is supposed to look like?

Then we...

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron break down another loaded week in pro wrestling, including WWE’s upcoming Sunday Night Main Event, AEW’s massive All In fallout, the latest NXT questions, and another packed stretch of Georgia indy wrestling.

The guys start with a look at WWE Sunday Night Main Event, featuring Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton, Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker, Baron Corbin’s Five-Minute Challenge against Lil Yachty, and a six-woman tag loaded with names from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT.

Then Nick and My...

Wrestling With.... makes its debut with Wrestling With Football!

1FW Breakout Champion Tyler Shoop joins Nick for the first-ever episode of our new Wrestling With.... series, where professional wrestlers step outside the squared circle to talk about the other things they’re passionate about.

For Shoop, that means FOOTBALL.

With the NFL season upon us, Tyler and Nick take a deep dive into the year ahead. They make their picks for each division, break down win-total over/unders, and look at which teams could outperform expectations — and which ones may be h...

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron break down another packed week in pro wrestling, including WWE’s streaming future, NXT developmental questions, AEW’s return to Wembley, and a loaded stretch of Georgia indy wrestling.

The guys start with ESPN Unlimited increasing its subscription price from $29.99 to $31.99 per month beginning September 17. Some fans are blaming WWE because ESPN Unlimited will be the U.S. home for WWE PLEs, but is that fair? Or is this really part of a larger streaming industry price trend?

Nick and Myron discuss the difference between WWE...

Rosario Grillo is back! After missing a few weeks, Grillo rejoins Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson for a packed Tapped In Podcast covering pop culture, Georgia independent wrestling, and everything happening in 1FW Wrestling.

The guys look back at 1FW’s debut at The Mayan in Marietta, Georgia, where Angelica Risk successfully defended the 1FW Women’s Championship in a wild fight that spilled all over the bar.

Then it’s on to Sunday’s massive McDonough TV taping, including a spectacular main event featuring Carlie Bravo and Jay Lethal...

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron break down another busy week in pro wrestling with a heavy focus on WWE business moves, AEW’s impact, and another packed stretch of Georgia indy wrestling.

The guys start with reports that WWE SmackDown may be returning to three hours in January 2027. Is this a move that helps storytelling and gives more talent TV time, or is it really about USA Network wanting more live WWE content during WrestleMania season?

Then they discuss the rumors that WWE house sh...

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson tackle a question that has started making the rounds in independent wrestling:

Is indie exclusivity becoming a thing?

Jameson discusses what he has been hearing from talent about certain promotions pushing it.

The guys also kick around some new ideas for the show, including Top 10 lists, fantasy football, and whether the popular Mount Rushmore segment should become a regular part of Tapped In again.

Then it’s time for a huge 1FW recap as Nick and Ja...

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron break down another loaded week in pro wrestling, from WWE’s growing media strategy to the real business behind stadium shows, AEW’s impact on talent salaries, and a packed weekend across the Georgia indy scene.

The guys start with the Avery Styles chair situation, AJ Styles firing back, Lexis King chiming in, and whether this is even something that needs to be acknowledged.

Then Nick and Myron dive into WWE Unreal and how WWE may be using real-life stor...

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson break down another wild weekend in Georgia wrestling—including the fallout from 1FW in Watkinsville and Jameson’s stunning actions involving matchmaker J.R. Dalton.

The guys also discuss Southern Honor Wrestling’s RumbleJack, one of Georgia’s biggest wrestling events of the year, which featured a major 1FW presence and plenty for Nick and Jameson to talk about.

Then it’s time to look ahead to an absolutely loaded stretch for 1FW:

🔥 August 14 – Gainesville, GA
Jacked...

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron break down all the fallout from WWE SummerSlam.

Who were the winners? Who were the losers? And what were the biggest moments WWE delivered across the weekend?

While SummerSlam had plenty of strong matches, WWE once again reminded everyone what they do best: creating massive moments that get people talking.

The guys also dive into a recent hot take that Roman Reigns may be the most overrated main eventer of all time. Is there any truth to that argument, or...

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson follow up on last week’s Spider-Man and The Odyssey conversation after Spider-Man delivered a massive opening at the domestic and global box office.

Then the guys look back at Saturday’s 1FW event in Lawrenceville, Georgia, where Carlie Bravo vs. Rosario Grillo erupted into complete chaos. After repeated interference, the match became a trios battle featuring Carlie Bravo, Vary Morales, and Elijah Drago against KJ Impala, Hayden Seal, and Grillo.

Jameson also recaps his packed weekend with Authentic Championship Wrestling in Martinez, Geor...

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron break down another loaded week in pro wrestling as WWE heads into one of its biggest weekends of the year.

The guys start with the Vince McMahon and Janel Grant case seemingly moving toward an end and what that could mean for WWE, TKO, and any possible conversation about Vince’s future around the company.

They also discuss the new season of WWE Unreal and what the series continues to show about WWE’s evolution as both a wrestling comp...

Jacked Jameson returns to the Tapped In Podcast this week alongside Nick McDaniel for a packed conversation covering wrestling, sports, and pop culture.

The guys discuss The Odyssey and Spider-Man, before Jameson finally shares his thoughts on Summer Stage 2 after missing last week’s episode. They also look back at the wild, packed-house 1FW event in Monroe, Georgia, on July 24.

Then they look ahead to:

📍 Saturday, August 1 – Lawrenceville, GA
1FW returns to Slow Pour Brewing Company with a 7 PM bell time.

📍 Authentic Championship Wrestling – Martinez, GA
Jacked James...

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron break down another packed week in pro wrestling, starting with the latest surrounding the Vince McMahon lawsuit seemingly moving closer to an end.

If the legal cloud around Vince clears, could that open the door for any type of WWE return?

The guys also discuss Saturday Night’s Main Event, which Nick argues may have been the best one since WWE brought the brand back. With NBA stars like Tyrese Haliburton, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns involved, WWE clearly leaned into mainstream sp...

With Jacked Jameson and Rosario Grillo away this week, Nick McDaniel is joined by Georgia’s Promoter of the Year, Scott Barnett—one of the key people behind the continued growth of 1FW.

Scott takes listeners behind the scenes of the massive wrestling weekend at EchoPark Speedway during the Quaker State 400 festivities, including what it took to bring 1FW into an environment unlike any other wrestling venue.

The conversation then turns to Summer Stage 2 at Center Stage, as Scott discusses the planning, preparation, challenges, and countless moving parts involved in b...

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron break down another loaded week in pro wrestling.

The guys start with a full preview of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 18th from Madison Square Garden. They discuss the announced matches, what WWE may be setting up coming out of the show, and how this could shape the road to SummerSlam.

Then Nick and Myron dive into Club WWE and ask the question a lot of fans are probably asking:

Is it actually worth $99 pe...

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick and Jacked Jameson somehow find time in their increasingly ridiculous schedules to break down one of the busiest stretches in 1FW history.

The guys look back at live events in Gainesville and LaGrange, plus the unforgettable doubleheader at EchoPark Speedway during the Quaker State 400 NASCAR weekend. What was it like bringing professional wrestling to the racetrack—and how did 1FW handle a weekend unlike anything it had attempted before?

Then, all eyes turn toward the show everyone has been waiting for:

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron dig into the reaction to CM Punk ending Sami Zayn’s WWE Championship reign and ask the real question:

Are fans getting mad too quickly before seeing the whole story?

With WWE releasing Sami’s post-Raw video on social media, the guys discuss whether there may be more pieces to this story than just the headline.

They also look at the developing SummerSlam card, including:

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel is joined by Jacked Jameson and Rosario Grillo for another packed episode covering the biggest stories in wrestling, sports, and beyond.

The guys kick things off by discussing the Top 25 list that had everyone talking this week—and why ranking wrestlers is always guaranteed to spark debate. Are these lists actually meaningful, or are they just made to get people arguing?

Then it's all about 1FW as they look back at another exciting weekend of action.

📍 July 3 – Watkinsville, GA

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron break down a wild week in wrestling coming out of WWE Night of Champions and Monday Night Raw.

The biggest headline: Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi III is officially headed to Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam, in what is rumored to be Brock’s retirement match. Is WWE setting up the final chapter for Brock, or is there another twist coming?

The guys also discuss Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, a story 14 years in the making that appears ready to begin a new chapter. Th...

This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson break down another action-packed week for 1FW, including one of the wildest weekends of the summer.

First, the guys look back at Friday night in Commerce, Georgia, where Jacked Jameson, Vi Morales, and Elijah Drago battled Cartello Grillo and Mark Davidson in the main event. Plus, Joiya Blake and Kelsey Reagan stole the spotlight with a match that had everyone talking.

Then it's on to the Jefferson Freedom Festival, where fans packed downtown for a free show...

This week on the Tapped Out Podcast, Nick and Myron break down another loaded week in pro wrestling — and this one stretches far beyond just what happened in the ring.

The guys start with WWE announcing Unreal Season 3, and what that says about WWE’s continued evolution from wrestling company into full-blown media powerhouse.

Then they dive into one of the busiest weekends of the year, with major shows all stacked together:

Is this an incredible weekend for...