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This week Santizap and SanchoWest, we remember Pac’s Neville era and debate WWE’s handling of Joe Hendry before diving into the chaos surrounding 946, Jada Parker, and Jacob Fatu. We also break down Dragon Lee’s growing role, LA Knight’s feud with Roman Reigns, CM Punk entering Money in the Bank, and the possibility of Drew McIntyre’s return. Plus, WWE’s increasingly lawless universe, TKO’s approach to highlight rights, Big Cass and Baron Corbin’s potential, Giulia vs. Blake Monroe, the latest New Heat Order rankings, and plenty of creator banter along the way.

Chapters

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Santizap and SanchoWest kick things off with Chargers misery and somehow find the perfect wrestling comparison before diving into WWE’s chaotic 946 kidnapping storyline and LA Knight’s latest shot at Roman Reigns.

Then it’s Money in the Bank season. We break down potential cash-in scenarios, the developing men’s field, the women’s Money in the...

This week, Santi and Sancho break down the Club WWE paywall controversy, what could be next for Dominik Mysterio, and Roman Reigns vs. Penta in Mexico. Plus, Sami Zayn becomes WWE Champion, the guys debate Roman Reigns’ all-time legacy, update the New Heat Order rankings, and wrap things up with wedding plans, Fortnite talk, and Patreon shoutouts.

TIME STAMPS

0:00 Podcast opening and GameStop Santi

2:45 Club WWE paywall controversy

23:47 Dominik Mysterio’s next direction

33:08 Roman Reigns vs Penta in Mexico

58:43 Sami Zayn becomes WWE Champion

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SantiZap and SanchoWest break down Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker and The Vision, explore the possibilities for 946 vs. The Bloodline, and question what’s happening with Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. Plus, Joe Hendry’s main roster struggles, the booking of Bayley, Liv Morgan and Trick Williams, a brand new Heat Order, and of course, OIL UP SANTI.

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SantiZap and SanchoWest break down another wild week in wrestling, from Royce Keys and OTM’s potential Bloodline alignment to CM Punk’s crowded SmackDown title picture. Plus, the Lucha Brothers, Chelsea Green’s underdog title reign, AEW All In, WWE Heatwave, Zilla’s debut, and a brand new Heat Order.

SantiZap and SanchoWest break down the latest in WWE, including concerns over LA Knight, OTM joining Royce Keys, Lola Vice’s Raw call up, and Ilja Dragunov potentially leaving WWE. Plus, they dive into Penta vs. Rey Fenix, WWE’s tag division, Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, Stephanie Vaquer, and the road to Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker. The crew wraps with the latest Heat Order rankings and some Spider-Man: Brand New Day talk.

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SantiZap and Sanchowest break down WWE’s latest resurgence, Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline turn, LA Knight’s rise, and the growing Penta vs. Roman Reigns story. Plus, they discuss Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi, Zilla Fatu’s WWE debut, Rey Mysterio vs. Chad Gable, CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens in Toronto, SmackDown’s crowded roster, and this week’s wrestling rankings.

MrSantiZap and SanchoWest are back on Wrestling is Cool! to talk about Solo Sikoa’s breakout and whether WWE has been using him all wrong. The guys break down RAW’s thin main event scene, Oba Femi’s potential path to Roman Reigns, and why SmackDown desperately needs more wrestling.

Plus, what happened to Dominik Mysterio’s championship runs, why CM Punk and Kevin Owens feel so real together, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton reigniting their rivalry, Chelsea Green’s injury and title future, AJ Styles defending his son Avery, and the latest NEW NEW Heat Order rankings.<

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Join SantiZap and SanchoWest as they break down the fallout from SummerSlam 2026 and why WWE suddenly feels can't-miss again. The duo dives into Roman Reigns' next chapter, Kevin Owens' surprise return, Oba Femi's future, Chelsea Green's championship win, the evolving Shield legacy, AAA crossover possibilities, and the latest Heat Order rankings, with plenty of laughs and passionate debate along the way. AND OF COURSE, THE LA KNIGHT GLAZE FACTORY

Join SantiZap and SanchoWest as they break down the latest episode of WWE RAW, including Raquel Rodriguez capturing the Intercontinental Championship, the debate over whether Finn Bálor is finally receiving a meaningful push, Vince McMahon's ongoing arbitration discussion, WWE's new SiriusXM radio channel, the unforgettable Joe Hendry and Danhausen segment, what's next for Brock Lesnar after SummerSlam, and the latest Heat Order rankings. Plus, plenty of laughs, hot takes, and wrestling discussion from start to finish.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Club WWE membership joke begins

12:50 Raquel Rodriguez wins IC title

29:54 Is Finn Balor b...

Join SantiZap and SanchoWest as they break down every major match heading into WWE SummerSlam, giving predictions for both nights of the card. From Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi and CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes to Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, plus thoughts on Gunther, the Bella Twins, Paige, Chad Gable, Danhausen, and more, the hosts share their picks, expectations, and what they're most excited to see before the biggest party of the summer.

Timestamps

0:00 SummerSlam vibe check

5:21 Night 1 predictions begin

9:47 Six-man tag predictions

15:58 Oba Femi vs...

Join SantiZap and SanchoWest as they break down Saturday Night's Main Event, Lyra Valkyria's evolving character, frustrations with WWE's women's division, the Cody Rhodes & CM Punk alliance, SummerSlam hype, ticket prices, Fanatics Fest, and the latest Heat Order rankings. Plus, plenty of laughs, tangents, and bold takes on everything happening in WWE.

[00:00:00] Podcast intro and Knicks jokes

[00:08:49] Rant about “for New York”

[00:19:52] MCU tangent and WWE quality

[00:29:31] What worked on SNME

[00:37:57] Lyra Valkyria’s new presentation

[00:47:55] Women’s division booking frustrations

[00:51:16] Cody-Punk tag and Aldi...

SantiZap and SanchoWest talk about the road to Summerslam in Minnebota. The booking woes of Bron Breakker and Gunther, where the Women's Divison is stalling? AND the magic of our Patreon Gimmick outbreak.

Santizap and SanchoWest talk about CM PUNK taking the title off of a 9 day old champion, Sami Zayn. The fallout from the WWE booking to get to Cody vs Punk for SummerSlam. And their recent Patreon comment section turning mass chaos

Santizap and SanchoWest react to th biggest surprise in 2026, SAMI ZAYN is the UNDISPUTED champion! And go into a deep dive about Oba Femi choosing Brock Lesnar over a title. Plus ROMAN REIGNS vs SETH ROLLINS at SummerSlam

This week on Wrestling is Cool!, Santizap and SanchoWest kick things off with plenty of laughs before diving into one of WWE's biggest debates: has Gunther lost his aura after recent booking decisions? The conversation shifts to Oba Femi's future and whether he's truly ready for the next level, plus why Chad Gable has quietly become one of WWE's most improved performers.

Santizap and SanchoWest break down their full predictions for WWE Night of Champions 2026, including the King and Queen of the Ring Finals, Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther and Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins battling Bron Breakker inside a steel cage, and more.

The duo debates whether Jade Cargill is ready for a championship run, why Bron Breakker desperately needs a statement victory, and whether WWE has cooled off Gunther's momentum heading into one of the biggest matches of the summer. They also discuss the impact of Rhea Ripley's injury on the women's division and...

MrSantiZap and SanchoWest are back with another episode of Wrestling is Cool! This week the guys dive deep into WWE's Bloodline story and ask whether the company is leaning too heavily on Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, and the ever-expanding Bloodline universe.

They discuss where the story could be headed, potential involvement from The Rock, and whether WWE risks creating a "Bloodline vortex" that swallows up the rest of the roster. The conversation also covers LA Knight's place on the card, Oba Femi's rise through King of the Ring, SummerSlam expectations, concerns surrounding Rhea Ripley, reactions to Cody...

MrSantiZap and SanchoWest are back with another episode of Wrestling is Cool! This week the guys debate which wrestling themes are actually worth singing, discuss whether WWE is too afraid to create new main event stars, and break down the current King and Queen of the Ring tournaments.

They also dive into WWE's growing battle for the Mexican wrestling market, the future of AAA under WWE, Chad Gable's surprising rise in popularity, concerns about Ilja Dragunov's place on the roster, and which stars are gaining the most momentum in the latest New New Heat Order rankings.

MrSantiZap and SanchoWest discuss the match that reignited their excitement for pro wrestling as they break down El Grande Americano vs. El Grande Americano, Chad Gable's standout performance, and WWE's growing partnership with AAA.

The conversation shifts to Clash in Italy, including Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther, Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu, Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi, and Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley. They debate WWE's recent booking philosophy, the future of the Bloodline story, and whether WWE is playing things too safe.

Plus, King and Queen of the Ring predictions, bracket breakdowns, LA Knight talk...

This week on the Wrestling is Cool! Podcast, SantiZap and SanchoWest talk about the current WWE slowdown heading into Clash in Italy, why LA Knight still feels stuck in limbo, and how modern wrestling fandom has changed because of reaction content and community watch-alongs.

We also dive into Call of Duty nostalgia, Santi’s wild bachelor party wrestling stories, and the difference between WWE’s ring style versus AEW’s presentation and pacing.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro and Patreon updates

3:01 WWE slowdown and LA Knight

4:08 Call of Duty nostalgia

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MrSantiZap and Sancho analyze the upcoming card for the Clash in Italy Premium Live Event. They examine key matchups, potential storyline developments, and the shifting dynamics between top competitors as the road to SummerSlam intensifies.

0:00 Intro and Italian greeting

0:17 Clash in Italy setup

5:57 Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca

16:16 Ria Ripley vs Jade Cargill

21:38 Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar

29:39 Cody Rhodes vs Gunther

38:06 Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu

45:14 Final thoughts and outro

Santizap and SanchoWest talk about the SHOCKING return of Brock Lesnar! What does it mean to Oba Femi? And we get an update for the LA Knight's Watch.

Santizap and SanchoWest talk about Backlash results. And the John Cena Classic announcement. Plus, the new LA Knight's Watch.

SantiZap and SanchoWest talk about the recently TKO salary cuts and the departure of NEW DAY from the WWE.

Santizap and SanchoWest give their expertise predictions for WWE Backlash. Plus BONUS predictions to spice it up! Wrestling is Cool podcast available early on Patreon.com/santizap

Santizap and SanchoWest talk about the HUGE wave of WWE Releases and look forward to the new stars of the NEW NEW Generation

SantiZap and SanchoWest review Wrestlemania 42, Match by Match. And they fight over the OBA FEMI TRAIN ...maybe for the LAST TIME?

Santizap and SanchoWest grade this year's Wrestlemania 42 build! And who was snubbed from the Showcase of Immortals.

SantiZap and SanchoWest make their FINAL PREDICTIONS for WrestleMania 42! What are your picks?!?

Santizap and SanchoWest talk about Pat McAfee HEEL turn and the crazy promos from Cody Rhodes and CM Punk against TKO. WWE vs TKO sage begins!

Santizap and SanchoWest discuss the current WrestleMania 42 build by each match and fued. And Sancho predicts Speed will be the catalyst for LA Knight to become a World Champion.

SantiZap and SanchoWest revisit their Thanksgiving metaphor for Mania 42! And Sancho asks Santi about his fear for Jelly Roll vs Kit Wilson.

Santizap and SanchoWest react to the WILD two episodes on Smackdown and Raw. The Road to WrestleMania 42 is getting INSANE.

Santizap and SanchoWest talk about the fantastic segment between CM Punk and The Uso on Monday Night Raw AND the possibility of brining out the final boss, The Rock. And the cost of Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton main event at Mani 42

SantiZap and SanchoWest review the Elimination Chamber 2026. The Wrestlemania 42 build and the debut of DANHAUSEN!

Santizap blocked SanchoWest on X (Twitter) and all BETS ARE OFF! Side note, the Vision is DEADer than DED!

SanchoWest and Santizap discuss the upcoming Elimination Chamber in Chicago with a temperature check. And Mania hype missing it's GIANT turkey.

SantiZap and SanchoWest talk about the latest injury to Bron Breakker and the future of the Vision! And who is the Mask Man again?!?!?!

SantiZap and SanchoWest talk about the Royal Rumble 2026 and the fallout from the results! And Sancho buys Santi a Christmas Gift.