Heels With Good Points: A Pro Wrestling Podcast
Join Rai and Mike weekly as they discuss all things AEW! Each week Rai and Mike discuss what’s working and what’s not, what are the big questions surrounding AEW each week, and give their cheers and jeers.
Are the Death Riders Finally Fed Up With Mox? - Heels With Good Points - Episode 55
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike discuss the build to next week's All Out. Interesting developments regarding Mox and Death Riders as we learn Ospreay is the one who requested the match with Mox at All Out, Mox claims he's hard on everyone around him but is he? He seems to not care that the Death Riders constantly lose, he says he wanted Ospreay to lead so does he not believe in the Death Riders? Has he just been insulating himself this whole time? Will we finally see the Death Riders turn?
The pairing of Darby Allin...
AEW's Pays Tributes to Rebel & Andy "The Butcher" Williams - Heels With Good Points - Episode 54
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the Rebel Heart edition of Dynamite which honored Rebel and her brace battle with ALS. AEW continues to handle tributes with dignity and respect as we saw the return of the Waiting Room with Rebel (Not Reba) and Dr. Britt Baker, DMD. The in ring return of Dr. Britt Baker, DMD in trios action which saw in the involvement of Rebel bringing down the glove for the lockjaw. AEW aired a very moving tribute in honor of Rebel's time in AEW and to raise awareness for ALS. Overall a very special night...
AEW IS ON A NEW LEVEL! Who Walked Out of All In as Champions? Heels With Good Points - Episode 53
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike discuss all of the fallout from All In 2026, Will Ospreay & Kenny Omega's amazing entrances and match, Will Ospreay becoming the first British born wrestler to win a world championship in Wembley and who is up first to challenge the new AEW World Champion?
Mercedes Mone furthered her argument as the GOAT by winning the AEW Women's World Championship from Willow Nightingale in arguable the match of the night, what's next for Mercedes, perhaps time to get toxic?
Darby Allin is now a 3 time TNT Champion following his win over...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 52 - Can All In Deliever Despite Booking Missteps? All In 2026 Predictions!
On this week's episode Rai & Mike make their predictions for All In 2026, and unfortunately air their grievances about the build lackluster build to AEW's biggest show over the year.
Kenny Omega has been absent for key moments of the main event build, his baffling heel turn, Ospreay's white meat babyface gimmick not working, why are the Deathriders no longer in this story? Should MJF have remained champion?
Why is the AEW Tag Team Championship build lacking heat? Same can be said for the International Championship? Where is the TBS Championship on this show? Swerve, Hangman...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 51 - Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay Miss The Mark! Who Are The Biggest Signings in AEW That Didn't Meet The Hype?
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike discuss the baffling sitdown interview between Kenny Omega and Will Ospready ahead of their All In main event match, and the seemingly forced cartoonish heel character Kenny Omega has adopted.
The fantastic build between Mercedes and Willow, their backstage segment and brawl which makes you question who really is the villian in this story and reinforces how everyone is the hero of their own story. Who wins at All In?
The continuing Continental Cup Challenge, the injury to Nigel McGuiness and who walks out of the tournament as Continental...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 50 - What Makes A Main Eventer? Swerve Returns! More Don Callis and Kenny Omega Drama
On this week's episode, Rai and Mike discuss this week's build to the AEW World Championship match, why this promo wasn't hitting and why is Don Callis always involved with Kenny Omega.
Our thoughts on the Continental Cup so far, are the matches good vs the Continental Classic? Storytelling? What tweaks could be made in the future and do we need it at all?
Swerve returned and immediately inserted himself in the Trios Titles scene. The titles have felt more important over the last several weeks but was this right call? What does this mean...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 49 - The Road to All In Begins Rocky!
This week, Rai & Mike discuss the build to All In, thoughts Ospreay vs Omega, are they finally behaving like real people? What is Mox's involvement in all this? The fantastic face to promo of Willow and Mercedes Mone, our thoughts on the Continental Cup, do we need it? Andrade is the AEW National Champion, how you know? MJF Returns! The Motor City Machine Guns are All Elite!
Where is Swerve? The booking of some of AEW's top stars going into All In has been baffling, missteps at Grand Slam Mexico? The AEW Women's Tag Titles and Trios...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 48 - Redemption 2026 Predictions! Can This Show Deliver?
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike break down their predictions for the inaugural Redemption pay per view. Despite a lackluster build, can this show deliver as AEW usually does? Or will the bad builds be too much to overcome?
What does it mean to be fumbled? The term fumbled is thrown around a lot today in wrestling social media space including as of late regarding Sammy Guevara. What does it mean? Who has AEW actually fumbled? Royce Keys/Will Hobbs? Mariah May/Blake Monroe? Danhausen? The guys debate who was fumbled and who wasn't. <...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 47 - Kenny Omega's Redemption Opponent Revealed!
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike discuss the reveal of Kevin Knight as Kenny Omega's opponent for Redemption, Kevin Knight's baffling logic for deserving a World Championship match, does it make sense for him as TNT Champion to go 0-4 against World Champions? The undercooked booking of Redemption, why we didn't need this show before All In.
Is Kevin Knight's heel turning flopping? We will we see a pivot in character? Is he benefitting from being in the Don Callis Family?
A new edition of Pushing Agendas, will Mike be in favor...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 46 - Kenny Omega Wins! New AEW World Champion!
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike discuss the somewhat shocking AEW World Championship win of Kenny Omega, was it the right call? What is next for MJF? Will he find a way into the main event of All In? Do we see Will Ospreay turn heel?
In another shocking moment Kyle Fletcher defeats Takeshita for the AEW International Championship, thoughts and will we see the rematch at All In?
Willow Nightingale made her shocking return winning the Women's Casino Gauntlet to challenge Thekla at Redemption. Will she face Mercedes Mone at All In?
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 45 - Will Ospreay & Mercedes Mone Win the Owen! Match of The Year Contenders? Death's Door Delivers!
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike discuss the three main events of Forbidden Door. Will Ospreay & Mercedes Mone win the Owen Hart Tournament. Kenny defeats Zac Sabre Jr. and challenges MJF for the AEW World Title on Dynamite with the Hangman stipulation looming, whats next for Swerve after his loss to Will Ospreay? whats next for the women's division after Shida wins the TBS Championship, will Mercedes challenge Tekla or someone else at All In? Andrade turns face, Lio Rush makes a surprise appearance, the long awaiting return of Jay White, and so much more!
Heels With Good Points - Episode 44 - Forbidden Door 2026 Predictions!
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike discuss their predictions for Forbidden Door 2026, who will win the Mens and Womens Owen Hart Tournaments? Team MJF vs Team Briscoe, Kenny vs ZSJ, will this lead to Kenny getting an AEW World Championship match? The continued disappointing run of Jericho, Harley Cameron upset, and much more!
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 43 - Swerve vs. Ospreay Saving Forbidden Door?
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike discuss the fantastic promo battle between Swerve and Will Ospreay, the history referenced, Hangman Page, heat with the Hurt Syndicate? The involvement of the Death Riders, and ultimately who moves onto All In to face MJF or maybe Kenny Omega?
We discuss the rest of the card for Forbidden Door with the build continuing to disappoint, the continued poor booking of the women's division, and much more!
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 42 - Is Forbidden Door Dead? Jericho Killing Momentum?
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike discuss the annual booking slump that seems to arise around Forbidden Door season, do we need this show anymore? Does it feel special? Should it become an every other year show? None of the AEW Championships have clear direction at the moment, Is Jericho severly harming the momentum of the weekly shows? Does the Owen Cup feel lackluster? Why is there no real build to Kenny vs Zac Sabre Jr?
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 41 - The CEO Returns! Kevin Knight Joins The Don Callis Family, Why?
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the return of The CEO, Mercedes Mone, in the Owen Hart Tournament replacing Willow, was this the right call? What were her original plans? Does she win it back to back? Kevin Knight joins The Don Callis Family, good fit? , the overbooked but fun Mark Davis vs Will Ospreay main event, the booking so far of Ciampa vs Jericho, will this feud exist purely of nostalgia? Pushing the Agenda that All In 2026 might disappoint creatively, does Rai agree? Cheers to Rush getting an AEW Championship match, Mark Briscoe's fantastic promo on Dynamite...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 40 - Double Or Nothing 2026, Best AEW PPV Ever? Shocking Heel Turn!
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike discuss their experience attending AEW Double or Nothing 2026 live in person...thoughts on the matches of the night, the shocking heel turn of Kevin Knight, the debut of Mick Foley, the insanity the MTA inflicted on us leaving the building, and the amazing run AEW is currently on. The guys air grievances on Jericho and his inability to elevate his opponents. A reflection on Darby's brief but incredible AEW World Championship reign, what was the best defense?
We learn Tony Khan listens as our concerns on Mark Briscoe...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 39 - AEW DOUBLE OR NOTHING 2026 PREDICTIONS!
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss their predictions for the Double or Nothing 2026 which they will be in attendance for, will MJF be a 3 time AEW Champion or will he be bald? Why do we care about "Jericho", who will walk out as new champions?, Willow Nightingale vacates the TBS Championship due to injury, what's next? Did AEW fumble Mark Briscoe's momentum, a new set of Pushing Agendas, and a new set of cheers & jeers.
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 38 - Owen Hart Tournament Brackets Revealed! Will MJF Be Bald?
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the Owen Hart Tournament Men's and Women's Brackets, the differences, the stories going in, and who will win? The promo battle of MJF and Darby Allin, is the building finally improving?, The great match between Will Ospreay and Ace Austin, the debut of Pushing Agenda! Should AEW exclusively do short world title reigns for the next several years? Cheers to the Fairway to Hell, and so much more!
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 37 - The New Day are All Elite? Title vs. Hair, Good Call?
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the shocking WWE departure's of The New Day, will they be All Elite, what are some dream match possibilities?, a discussion regarding the MJF vs Darby match being a title vs hair match? Could there have been another stipulation? the increase in feuds not revolving around championships, who will return next to face Willow for the TBS Championship? the terrible logic surrounding the ongoing Ricochet and Chris Jericho feud, and much more!
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 36 - WWE Releases! Kevin Knight's Ascent! How Has Darby Been as AEW Champion?
On this week's jam packed episode, Rai & Mike discuss the reign of Darby Allin so far, the continued ascent of Kevin Knight following his win over MJF, the odd story being told between Will Ospreay and the Death Riders, the lackluster booking of the women's division, what can be done to gain some momentum, the return of Swerve Strickland, Bowens to the Opps, Chris Jericho's (awful) run so far (awful), Lio Rush's new gimmick, and the guy's go in depth Airing Greviances on the WWE spring releases specifically as it pertains to the Wyatt Sicks. Thoughts on their run...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 35 - NEW AEW WORLD CHAMPION! Wrestlemania Season Lackluster?
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the action packed week in AEW including the fallout from Dynasty, Darby Allin becoming the new AEW World Champion, the awful (bald) promo from Chris Jericho, Kevin Knight winning the TNT Championship, the hot potatoing of the Trios Championships, and so much more AEW. The guys do something a little different and take about Wrestlemania 42, the builds going in, and why it doesn't as exciting as usual. Will Wrestlemania 42 surprise us or underwhelm?
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 34 - AEW Dynasty 2026 Predication! AEW's Big Man Problem? TNA Cancels Matches!
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss their predictions for the upcoming AEW Dynasty PPV. Will we see new champions? Returns? The guys look back at the booking of the big men in AEW, are they booking them poorly? How can they change it? Cheers and Jeers to return of Queen Aminata, Tony Khan spreading some positivity, Okada's Jordan/Pippen line, Stokley continuing to pop us, the Death Riders/United Empire brawl, and last but not least, the baffling decision of TNA to cancel matches with their talent against AEW talent.
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<...Heels With Good Points - Episode 33 - Chris Jericho Returns!
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike learn to never jump to conclusions as Chris Jericho, or maybe just Jericho makes his AEW return. What did they think of it, what's next for Chris Jericho? Thoughts on the contract signing between MJF and Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay vs Mox continue beyond Dynasty? If do we see Ospreay winning the Owen Hart Tournament? The Hurt Syndicate is recruiting, who should they bring in? Mercedes, Queen Aminata, Anthony Bowens?! Is the internal strife of the Don Callis Family working? Divine Dominion squash matches not working? Cheers to the return of Shida, Jeers...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 32 - Omega vs MJF at Dynasty! What's Next for Swerve? What Are The Biggest Letdowns in Wrestling?
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the #1 contenders match between Swerve and Kenny Omega, Kenny challenging for the AEW Championship at Dynasty, what's next for Swerve? Darby vs Rush, is Darby next in line for AEW Championship match? Lio Rush debuts a new gimmick, working or not working? The guy's do a draft of the biggest let downs in wrestling history to them.
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 31 - AEW REVOLUTION 2026 RECAP! New Champions, Returns & Debuts! Toni Storm Sidelined All of 2026?
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the results of Revolution 2026. What happens now that Hangman can no longer challenge for the AEW World Championship? Was it the right call? Did the match go too far? The returns of Cope, Christian, Will Ospreay & Kenny Omega plus the debut of Ronda Rousey. Toni Storm sidelined for all of 2026? Mistico is All Elite! Silly stipulations, and can Andrade leave some clothes on?
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 30 - Double Turn at Revolution? AEW REVOLUTION 2026 PREDICTIONS !
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss their predictions for AEW Revolution 2026, will we see a double turn in the main event? Will the CEO Mercedes Mone return? Will we finally see the return of Cope and Christian? Will new champions be crowned? All that and more discussed as well as cheers to the awesome matches we've been getting on TV lately, jeers to some logical inconsistencies, and jeers to that awful segment with the Opps and Bowens. Plus much more!
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 29 - David Finlay Debuts! Kevin Knight to the Moon! New Trios Champions!
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the shocking debut of David Finlay, the massive singles push of Kevin Knight, the new trios champions (2 of which are double champions now), what is going on with Toni Storm? Does Statlander need a refresh? The debut of the Inspiration, the return of cash prize matchups, more jeers to the Death Riders and much more!
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 28 - MJF vs. Hangman, Confusing? Swerve is a Heel With Good Points? AJ Styles to the WWE Hall of Fame!
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the confusing stipulation coin segment between Hangman and MJF, Swerve's incredible promo, is he a heel with good points? Penelope Ford injury leading to a change to the womens tag title finish on the fly, was it a good call? What's next? Is Kevin Knight the next breakout singles star? Gabe Kidd, working? FTR loses another eliminator match, right call?
The debut of new segment, Hall of Fame Hat. With AJ Styles entering the WWE Hall of Fame we discuss which company's hat would AJ Styles wear...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 27 - Swerve Turns Heel! Hangman Can Never Challenge for the World Title Again?
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the shocking heel turn of Swerve Strickland, the promo battle between MJF & Hangman, thoughts on Hangman using the "Cody Clause" and offering to never challenge for the world title again, the 20 minute time limit rule on the Continental Championship, Willow's recently championship defenses, thoughts on Grand Slam Australia, is it working? Cheers to Mark Davis, Thuder Rosa, Megan Bayne, Penelope Ford with Jeers to Hook, the Grand Slam Mixed Tag Match, and maybe Josh Alexander?
Heels With Good Points - Episode 26 - Brody King Banned? New Champions Crowned! The TNT Championship Vortex? Does AEW Have A Problem Ending Feuds? Private Party Returns!
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the shocking crowning of Kyle Fletcher as the new TNT Champion and Thekla as the new AEW Women's World Champion, their respective matches, what is next for Statlander & Ciampa, the rumors around Brody King being banned by WBD, Swerve vs. Kenny, does AEW have an issue with endless feuds?, the return of Private Party, the dyanmics of the Death Riders and more!
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 25 - Worst Dynamite Main Event of All Time? Andrade Wins Again!
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the interesting and maybe controversial main event of Dynamite featuring Brody King and MJF, Andrade wins again, right call? Tomasso Ciampa is the new TNT Champion, what's next for Darby Allin in his endless fued with Death Rider members, thoughts on Eliminator matches, the pairing of Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy, and the continuing baffling nature of Jack Perry.
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 24 - Andrade Beats Swerve! Dynamite of the Year? Tomasso Ciampa is All Elite!
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss what is an early contender for Dynamite of the Year, Andrade's main event push and win over Swerve, the build between Brody King and MJF, Tomasso Ciampa is All Elite!, should he win the TNT title?, is Megan Bayne the next AEW Women's Champion?, Is Mox's Continental Championship reign working?,
A very fun section of Cheers & Jeers discussing Samoa Joe, Davis & Doyle, Jack Perry the Don Callis Family, Billy Gunn, Jamie Hayter/Alex Windsor, and perhaps the most important question of all, where is Shida?
Heels With Good Points - Episode 23 - MJF vs The World! & Fantasy Booking for 2026
In this week's episode, Rai & Mike discuss the current state of the world title scene with MJF seemingly surronded by challengers and no allies, who will be his next opponent? Brody King? Kenny Omega? Samoa Joe?, Are the Mega Problems done? The Death Riders are moving forward as babyfaces, what can be done to reestablish a connection with the crowd for Daniel Garica and Wheeler Yuta? The guys fantasy book some of the feuds they would like to see in 2026, and cheers to Collision, Daniel Garica, Samoa Joe and much more.
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 22 - Hobbs Leaves AEW! Is the TNT Championship a Blessing or a Curse?
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the shocking news of Powerhouse Hobbs leaving AEW, the main event scene with Hangman, Swerve & Omega pursing the AEW World Championship, What's next for Darby & the Deathriders, the guys examine the existence of the TNT Championship to determine if it has been beneficial to it's holders, MJF vs Bandido, Mercedes and Fletcher's Collision promos, and more!
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Heels with Good Points - Episode 21 - Willow Wins the TBS Championship, Right Call?
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the booking of the Death Riders with Mox seemingly a babyface while the rest of the group continues to be heels, the shocking win by Willow of the TBS Championship, was it rushed? Why are Willow and Statlander friends again? What's next for Mercedes? The guy predict who will be the champions of every AEW Championship to start 2027, who needs to be the MVP (no pun intended) of AEW for 2026, and some resolutions for AEW in the coming year, and the usual cheers & jeers to Jim Ross, the returning of Andrade, El...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 20 - Mox Wins the C2, Right Call?
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the conclusion of the Continental Classic with the shocking win by Jon Moxley, what did we think of the finish of Okada vs. Takeshita, Moxley's babyface promo, what that means for the Deathriders moving forward, do we see defections from the Don Callis family, MJF is the new AEW World Champion, was it the right call? What's next for Hangman and Swerve following their loss? Cheers and Jeers to the Continental Classic, title holders vs title holders, Statlanders vs Hayter, Darby vs Gabe Kidd.
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 19 - A More Ruthless MJF Returns? & The Last Time is Now for John Cena
On this week's episode, Rai & Mike break down the star studded segment featuring the return of MJF and his insertion to the AEW World Title scene, thoughts on the promos from Swerve, Joe & Hangman, thoughts on the women's division, the lukewarm return of The Elite, the Rise of Speedball and where that will lead into 2026, and discuss the polarizing last match of John Cena, why it worked for us, and the differences to the retirement of Sting.
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 18 - Speedball vs Fletcher, Match of the Year?
On this week's episode Rai & Mike continue to discuss the Continental Classic, the potential late match of the year candidate in Speedball vs Fletcher, the disappointment of Claudio losing to Mascara Dorado, the Babes of Wrath becoming the inaugural womens tag team champions, Eddie Kingston vs Samoa Joe, the teamwork of Swerve and Hangman, the continue lackluster nature of the TNT title, and the incredible character work of Mercedes Mone.
We off road again to discuss the Final Time is Now as John Cena squares off against Gunther in his final match and the odd nature of...
Heels With Good Points - Episode 17 - The Greatness of the Continental Classic
On this week's episode Rai & Mike, discuss the continued great matchups of the Continental Classic and could we be in for a swerve, thoughts on the progression of the Deathriders storyline, the womens tag title tournament finals, the build of Samoa Joe and Eddie Kingston leading to Winter is Coming, Ricochet's first National Championship defense, cheers to the Dark Order and Kevin Knight, and a few jeers.
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Heels With Good Points - Episode 16 - Whose House? Full Gear 2025 Recap
On this week's episode Rai & Mike discuss the shocking main event of Full Gear 2025, what's next for Mercedes Mone? The continental classic, Eddie Kingston's collision promo, what's next for Mox and the Death Riders, the mess surronding the Unified Champisonship and so much more!
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