The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast

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The Golden Shovel is your weekly deep dive into the storytelling, booking, and bold opinions we have of the WWE. Whether it's fantasy booking dream matches, breaking down Raw and SmackDown, or debating the best (and worst) moments of the week - we’re here to call it like we see it. Expect hot takes, fearless predictions, and a love-hate relationship with pro wrestling’s most chaotic company.Subscribe for fresh episodes every week - and join the conversation: What would you do with the book?Find us on YouTube and our other socials at our linktree below:https://www.link...

Cyber Sunday, The Hardcore Championship and Proper Kayfabe? 6 Things We Want To See Return To The WWE: Saturday Squash From The Golden Shovel
#23
Yesterday at 9:00 AM

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head debating a nostalgic WWE topic… and the third host decides who takes home the win.

This week’s topic: Things We Want to See Make A Return to the WWE 💥 We’re talking everything from Interactive PLEs like Cyber Sunday, Real Kayfabe and even the Hardcore Championship — the things we grew up with, look back on with nostalgia or even think would enhance the current version of the WWE! Which one will come out on top?

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WWE Clash in Paris Predictions Show
#22
Last Wednesday at 5:00 AM

 The Golden Shovel crew breaks down the entire card for WWE Clash in Paris with bold predictions and hot takes! From Sheamus vs Rusev in a Donnybrook, Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed, and John Cena vs Logan Paul, to Becky Lynch defending the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Nikki Bella, and Seth Rollins battling CM Punk, Jey Uso, and LA Knight in a massive Fatal Four-Way - we cover who’s winning, who’s stealing the show, and what WWE booking deserves to be buried. 

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Fantasy Booking the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame: Saturday Squash from The Golden Shovel
#21
08/23/2025

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head picking and debating a WWE topic, usually with some nostalgia.

This week’s topic: Who should headline the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame? 💥 We’re talking everything from recent retirees, nostalgic wrestlers from our childhood, an epic 2025 retirement tour and sadly legends who have since left us.

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Naomi's Big Announcement and What That Means For Stephanie Vaquer
#20
08/20/2025

We are on the road to Clash in Paris and the recently announced Wrestlepalooza, but both Raw and Smackdown underdelivered, but Triplemania showcased Dom Mysterio as the future of the business.

Congratulations to Naomi and Big JimWhat's next for Stephanie Vaquer?Dom vs AJ just explodes into life at TriplemaniaSmackdown is struggling with the shorter showPenta and Chelsea Green are underutilised

Join us as we react, analyse, and fantasy book our way through the chaos. Whether you've got your favourites, or just here for great wrestling storytelling – we’ve got you covered.

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Picking the Greatest WWE PLE of All Time: Saturday Squash from The Golden Shovel
#19
08/16/2025

Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A brand new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head debating a nostalgic WWE topic… and the third host decides who takes home the win.

This week’s topic: The Greatest Non–Big 4 WWE Pay-Per-View of All Time 💥 We’re talking everything outside WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series — the hidden gems, cult classics, and unforgettable shows that don’t always get the spotlight. Which one will come out on top?

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The Build to Clash in Paris!
#18
08/13/2025

We are on the road to Clash in Paris and the WWE has taken a little bit of a reset after a hectic few weeks around Summerslam. We dive deeper into:

The situation around NaomiAre the MFTs working as a stable?Charlotte and Alexa's blossing not a friendshipShould Jey Uso be getting another shot at a World title?

Join us as we react, analyse, and fantasy book our way through the chaos. Whether you're Team Raw, Team SmackDown, or just here for great wrestling storytelling – we’ve got you covered.

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The Greatest Match of All Time and The Greatest Money In the Bank Cash In?: Summerslam 2025 Official Review
#17
08/06/2025

SummerSlam 2025 delivered one of the wildest nights of the year – and we’re breaking it all down! From shocking returns to title changes and storytelling twists, we dissect every major match, moment, and fallout across the WWE landscape.

We’re diving deep into:

What’s next for Cody Rhodes and John CenaThat Money In The Bank Cash In!Another insane TLC Tag Title Match from SmackdownAnd discussing the controversy around Brock Lesnar's return

Join us as we react, analyse, and fantasy book our way through the chaos. Whether you're Team Raw, Team SmackDown, or just here for...


Predicting Every Match at WWE SummerSlam 2025 & Our Favourite Belts of All Time!
#16
07/30/2025

This week, the lads bring the heat with our full WWE SummerSlam 2025 predictions. From shocking title match picks to wild-card swerves, we break down every match on the card: who should win, who will win, and which superstars are leaving New Jersey with championship gold. We discuss the matches that could steal the show, the shock returns that could change WWE, and the storylines that will shape the road to Clash in Paris and beyond!

We also round off the show on our favourite WWE title belts of all time! Do you agree with our...


The Greatest Wrestling Finishers of All Time: Seth Rollins is Wrong Again!
#15
07/23/2025

Finally on the Golden Shovel we are back to regularly scheduled programming, breaking down all things Raw and Smackdown.

This week Saunders and Daz dig into all the action from the WWE's flagship shows, as well as starting our lookahead to Summerslam.

We are also reacting to Seth Rollins ranking his top 10 finishers of all time, and give our thoughts on the his current injury status.

All this and more on the Golden Shovel Podcast, your weekly dive into all things WWE Storytelling!

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We break down Match of the Year, Seth Rollins' injury & The Greatest Cash In of All Time?
#14
07/16/2025

Step into the ring with The Golden Shovel - your ultimate WWE podcast, where bold opinions get buried and hot takes fly off the top rope!

This week we review the WWE shows Saturday Night Main Event, Evolution as well as Smackdown & Raw to give our thoughts on what was an excellent weekend of wrestling. Do we think Seth Rollins is actually injured? Has Goldberg actually wrestled his final match? We tackled all of these issues and more on another bumper episode.


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The Golden Shovel vs WWE Creative: Goldberg, Cena's Future & Saturday Night Main Event Predictions
#13
07/09/2025

Step into the ring with The Golden Shovel - your ultimate WWE podcast, where bold opinions get buried and hot takes fly off the top rope!

Hosted by 3 Scottish passionate wrestling fans, The Golden Shovel is your weekly dose of unfiltered banter, in-depth analysis, and pure sports entertainment chaos. Whether you're a die-hard member of the WWE Universe or a casual fan looking to catch up, we’ve got you covered with everything from backstage rumors to premium live event breakdowns.

This week on The Golden Shovel, the lads br...


WWE Night of Champions 2025: What the WWE got right (and what they got horribly wrong)
#12
07/01/2025

This week on The Golden Shovel, we break down everything from WWE Night of Champions 2025: the matches that delivered, the booking that baffled, and the fallout that followed on Raw.

We dive into the major SmackDown womens title change and the Raw tag title shift (yes, that pop) that stole the show. But it wasn’t all five-star classics and great storytelling - we’re also calling out the moments that left us scratching our heads.

Expect passionate debate, fantasy booking, honest reactions, and a few things getting shoveled along the way. Whether you’re buzzin...


Has John Cena's PIPEBOMB lit up Night of Champions? Predictions Show
#11
06/24/2025

Step into the ring with The Golden Shovel - your ultimate WWE podcast, where bold opinions get buried and hot takes fly off the top rope!

Hosted by 3 Scottish passionate wrestling fans, The Golden Shovel is your weekly dose of unfiltered banter, in-depth analysis, and pure sports entertainment chaos. Whether you're a die-hard member of the WWE Universe or a casual fan looking to catch up, we’ve got you covered with everything from backstage rumors to premium live event breakdowns.

This week we dive into our thoughts on th...