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Josh Cage and Rana Jchaj are teaming up to bring you a dynamic new show that covers the hottest topics in the wrestling world. Josh Cage is a passionate lifelong fan of wrestling, and his friends affectionately consider him a bit of a historian. Rana Jchaj, on the other hand, is a newer fan who provides a hilarious and casual perspective. These two were born just a week apart and have been as close as brothers for the past ten years. Now, they are excited to share their dynamic, comedic, and entertaining presence with audiences through the screen and on...
Record Profits + Ad Saturation = PAY CUTS?! | HEAT EP. 23
The Block is Hot!
In this episode:
Josh and Rana dive into the business side of the ring as they break down WWEâs record-breaking profits, growing corporate machine, and the question fans and wrestlers alike are asking: if the company is making more money than ever, why are pay cuts and tighter contracts becoming the norm?
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Wrestling "Icks" That We Can't Ignore | HEAT EP 22
The Block is Hot!
In this episode:
Josh and Rana discuss their biggest wrestling âickâ and much more.
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WrestleMania 42 Stories, Night 1 & 2 Reactions, and Brock Lesnar's Retirement | HCW HEAT Ep. 21
In this episode:
Josh takes us inside his unforgettable experience at WrestleMania 42, sharing live stories from the crowd, the Las Vegas vibes, and what it was really like to be there in person. The crew also break down both Night 1 and Night 2, diving into the biggest matches, standout moments, surprises, and what worked (and what didnât) across the biggest weekend in wrestling. Plus, we talk about the end of an era as Brock Lesnar seems to make his exit.
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Who wins at WrestleMania 42? | HCW HEAT Ep. 20
The Block is Hot!
In this episode:
This Week in Wrestling: Itâs WrestleMania 42! Josh and Justin make their prediction for the show of shows!Subscribe for more wrestling content!
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...Which matches will be the bathroom break for WrestleMania 42? + Are the fans to blame for WWEâs creative issues? | HCW HEAT Ep. 19: Pipe Bomb
The Block is Hot!
In this episode:
This Week in Wrestling: Justin drops his pipebomb on WWE, TKO, and his perspective on the fans enabling poor creative by continuously spending. The Hot Boys also share their thoughts on the Night 1 and Night 2 cards for Wrestlemania 42, including Josh picking his bathroom break matches!Blind Ranking: The Hot Boys rank ten of the best attires worn at WrestleManiaBonus Content: Your first look at âJosuĂ© the Hot Boyâ. Hot Corner Wrestlingâs newest addition!Subscribe for more wrestling content!
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Ranking 68 WrestleMania Theme Song's + A Crackhead Experience | HCW HEAT Ep. 18: After Dark
The signature sounds of WrestleMania
In this episode:
As we move closer to WrestleMania 42, HCW HEAT does things a little differently than previous episodes. Rana ranks all 68 WrestleMania Theme Songs! We may be missing a few, though⊠Sit with us as we go through a nostalgia trip of the signature sounds of WrestleMania over the years!Subscribe for more wrestling content!
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Which WrestleMania Stage is your favorite? | HCW HEAT Ep. 17: Every WrestleMania Stage Ever
Seats for sale on the Stage!?
In this episode:
As we move closer to WrestleMania 42, HCW HEAT does things a little differently than previous episodes. The Hot Boyâs take a look at every WrestleMania stage ever constructed. Talking about scale, spectacle, nostalgia, and Picking their favorite stages from the group!Subscribe for more wrestling content!
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WWE = Ru Paul's Drag Race!? + Oba puts his foot in Brock's Chest | HCW HEAT Ep. 16
The Block is Hot!
In this episode:
This Week in Wrestling: The Hot Boys discuss the hottest moments from this past week in Wrestling including Hangman vs MJF, Oba vs Brock, and what happens when non-wrestling fans watch wrestling with you!Blind Ranking: The Hot Boys rank 10 WrestleMania Opening MatchesVersus: Itâs WWE Superstars vs All Elite Wrestlers! Who wins?Wrestler of the Week: Who is Josh Cageâs âWrestler of the Weekâ?Subscribe for more wrestling content!
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WWE THEN VS NOW | HCW HEAT Ep. 15: 3 Minutes of Playtime
AK returns to the Hot Corner!
In this episode:
WWE Then vs. Now: The Hot Boys discuss the culture of WWE and the rise of WWE stars from the 2000s vs. 2020s, and how theyâve changed demographically and social mediaâs influence on their rise.Blind Ranking: The Hot Boys rank 10 wrestlers who are the respective faces of their different eras!Versus: 3 wrestlers, 3 Pop Culture characters. Who wins?Wrestler of the Week: Who is AKâs âWrestler of the Weekâ?Subscribe for more wrestling content!
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AJ LEE NEEDS TO WORK ON HER MIC SKILLS? + DANHAUSEN'S CURSE | HCW HEAT Ep. 14: Asleep at the Wheel
Rana has some⊠interesting opinions.
In this episode:
This Week in WWE: The Hot Boys discuss the events from Elimination Chamber weekendBlind Ranking: In honor of Pentaâs first title win. Josh and Rana blind-rank 10 Intercontinental ChampionsVersus: 3 wrestlers, 3 Dragon Ball characters. Who wins?Wrestler of the Week: Who is Josh Cageâs inaugural âWrestler of the Weekâ?Subscribe for more wrestling content!
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WHO WINS THE CHAMBERS? + IS WWEâS PUSHING OVERCONSUMPTION? | HCW HEAT Ep. 13
The Block is Hot!
In this episode:
This Week in WWE: The Hot Boys make their Elimination Chamber Predictions + Josh GOES IN on WWE pushing overconsumptionBlind Ranking: Josh and Rana blind rank 10 Elimination Chamber Winners!Wrestler of the Week: Who is Josh Cageâs inaugural âWrestler of the Weekâ?Versus: 3 wrestlers, 3 superheroes. Who wins the Chamber?Subscribe for more wrestling content!
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WWE Recap: Whatâs in the Box? + Blind Ranking Black Wrestling Legends | HCW HEAT Ep. 12
So⊠whatâs in the box?
In this episode:
This Week in WWE Recap: The Hot Boys break down how theyâre feeling about WWE over the past week!Blind Ranking: Josh blind ranks 10 black wrestlers for Black History Month!Versus: Josh is tasked with deciding who wins between WRESTLERS and POP CULTURE Characters!HCW Spring Content Line-up: Josh and Justin Announce the upcoming slate of HCW Content Coming Out This Spring!Subscribe for more wrestling content!
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Jade Cargillâs 100-Day Ghost Reign! đ» + Fixing the WWE HOF + RIDICULOUS OG Cutter! | HCW HEAT Ep. 11: Outside Interference
Outside Interference!
The Hot Boys finally deal with the hilarious woes of recording in a storage unit!
In this episode:
This Week in WWE Recap: The Hot Boys break down how theyâre feeling about WWE over the past week!Blind Ranking: Josh and Rana blind rank 10 NXT Womenâs Champions!Versus: The HCW crew is tasked with deciding who wins between WRESTLERS and POP CULTURE Characters!WWE Hall of Fame Revamp: Following the Pro Football Hall of Fameâs terrible omission of Bill Belichick, the question is: Should there be a voting system for th...CM Punk vs Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42! | HCW HEAT Ep. 10: On the Road Again
ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
The Royal Rumble has come and gone, and we are officially on the Road to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas!
In this episode:
Royal Rumble Review: The HCW crew gives their thoughts on the 2026 Royal Rumble and the road to WrestleMania 42!RAW Recap: The crew gives a casual recap and thoughts from Monday Night RaeBlind Ranking: Josh and Rana blind rank 10 AJ Stylesâ Opponents!Reddit Reads: Josh reads through WrestleMania 42 predictions FROM 2016!Versus: The HCW crew is tasked with deciding who wins between WRESTLERS and POP CULTURE Characters!Subscribe for mo...
Blind Ranking 10 Royal Rumble Winners + Royal Rumble Predictions | HCW HEAT Ep. 09
The block is HOT!
The 39th Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia is just over 24 hours away, and the Road to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas has officially kicked off! Weâre breaking down the final hype ahead of the 30-man and 30-woman brawls.
In this episode:
Rana Returns: Rana is back in the Hot Corner, and the energy is UP!Blind Ranking: Josh and Rana rank 10 Royal Rumble winners without knowing whoâs next.WWE Unreal: Justin gives his honest thoughts on Season 2 of the Netflix series.Going Viral: Rana reacts to the insane entrances from...The End of AJ Styles? + WWEâs AI Problem | HCW HEAT Ep. 08
Gunther just issued a career-altering ultimatum to AJ Styles for the Royal Rumble. But will AJ Styles really hang it up this early in 2026âand in Saudi Arabia, of all places?
In this episode, Josh and Justin break down AJ Stylesâ potential exit, the questionable rise of AI in WWE programming, and the company's latest push for revisionist history. Plus, we tackle the "rocket science" of trying to buy WWE tickets and more.
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WWE is building a stadium for the Royal Rumble? | HCW HEAT Ep. 07: 12-Second Delay
Josh is genuinely tickled that the stadium for the Royal Rumble is being built as we speak! In this episode of HCW HEAT, Josh and Rana bridge the gap from opposite sides of the globe. They dive into which moves actually hurt, share their favorites, who was out on Bourbon Street during Wrestlemania 34 week, and debate: is it corny to bring a WWE belt to an AEW show?
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<...WWE's Bad Writing, Useless Refs, & LOW IQ Wrestlers | HCW HEAT Ep 06: New Year Same "Ish"
Will WWEâs writing improve this year, or are we stuck with the same stale creative? In this episode, Josh drops the gloves and brings the HEAT about how he feels about WWEâs stale writing, bad logic, and poor creativity. We also discuss Hiroshi Tanahashiâs farewell and the âretirementâ of a well-known fan who attends shows.
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WWE Predictions 2026: Will We Get it Right? | HCW HEAT New Year Special
In this episode, Josh and Rana share their predictions for WWE in 2026. Will there be permanent locations for WrestleMania? Who else will Gunther retire? Who will secure a World Title win? Is Austin Theory a "double agent"? Will we see Vince McMahon back on WWE programming? Does Roman Reigns solidify his status as the greatest of this era? What will we get right, and what will we get wrong?
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<...Do You Want Food or Do You Want to Watch Wrestling? | HCW HEAT Ep. 04 Seasons Beatings
HCW welcomes AK to the crew!
In this casual holiday episode, we discuss how AK became a fan, Justin's experience filming his first indie show, 2-out-of-3 falls tables matches, AKâs favorite and least favorite wrestlers, floor seats, the SmackDown vs. Raw video games, and more!
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...John Cena Taps Out | HCW HEAT EP. 03 A New Legend Killer?
John Cena did the unthinkable: he tapped out to Gunther at WWE Saturday Nightâs Main Event. After nearly two decades of "Never Give Up," is Gunther officially the new Legend Killer of the Triple H era?
In this episode, Josh and Rana break down the fallout of Cena vs. Gunther and discuss if WWE made the right booking decision. We also dive into our full Saturday Nightâs Main Event review, Ranaâs first wrestling watch party, and a heated debate on whether Triple Hâs recent creative direction is hitting the mark or falling flat.
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John Cena's Last Time is Now | HCW HEAT Ep. 02: The Last Time For All Time
John Cena's Final Match is here. In a special John Cena Final Match Tribute episode, the HCW HEAT crew breaks down the legacy of the 17-time World Champion. We discuss the end of a legendary career, Cena's place in history, and his iconic ring gear!
Inside this episode:
The Full Album Ranking: Rana ranks all 17 songs on John Cena's iconic 2005 album, You Can't See Me, from best to worst.
Mount Rushmore Debate: Does John Cena belong on the American wrestling Mount Rushmore?
Favorite Cena Attire and Sneakers: Discussing our favorite John...
Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 Review & Thoughts | HCW HEAT Ep. 01: Inaugural Brawl
Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 Review, Reactions, and Hot Takes are HERE!
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Welcome to the Inaugural Brawl, the very first episode of the HCW HEAT Podcast, presented by OFFTHEROPE!
Josh and Rana kick off the show with their dynamic, comedic, and entertaining review of Survivor Series: WarGames 2025. We cover every match, from the Men's WarGames shocking finish to the biggest surprises of the night.
This is your opportunity to meet the HCW HEAT crew! Get to know this duo, born just a week apart, who are as...
