Night Off Podcast

WWE: Road to Elimination ChamberThe week was centered on filling the final spots for the titular matches. Monday Night Raw : In a major surprise, Je'Von Evans defeated both Gunther and Dominik Mysterio in a Triple Threat match to qualify for the Men’s Elimination Chamber.Finn and CM Punk threw words back and forth at each other again as did Becky and AJ LeeAnd a mystery box gets delivered to Raw only for Adam Pearce to send it to SmackdownFriday Night SmackDown:Cody Rhodes had some words with Sami hinting at a turn but that was quickly swapped back.Kiana James earned a spot in the Women’s Elimination Chamber by defeating Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax in another big surprise.Trick Williams advanced to the Chamber after pinning Damian Priest in a match that also included Carmelo Hayes.Aleister Black scored a massive upset victory over Randy Orton after Drew McIntyre interfered to attack Orton.Oba Femi continued his dominance with a pinfall victory over Kit Wilson after exhanging some poetry. More Box antics happened here too with Gargano planking ontop of it.AEW Dynamite & Collision Highlights:Swerve Strickland defeats Kenny Omega in what was an all time dream match and then crushes him with a brutalpost-match assault!The Bucks and FTR keep circling each other."Hangman" Adam Page puts his career on the line: A Texas Death Match vs. MJF for Revolution!Willow Nightingale survives a 4-Way war to keep the TBS Title.New Trios Champs: Hangman & JetSpeed successfully defend their gold on Collision.Thunder Rosa returned after 8 months away and was called out by the new Womens World Champ Thekla 🎙️ Subscribe & Listen EverywhereEnjoying the show? Catch the Night Off Podcast on your favorite platform:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKL7KW1TrOmNtzUklVedi?si=kfkZVyLmTtWkJNLurLCYvgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-off-podcast/id1718559820Acast: https://shows.acast.com/night-off-podcastRSS Feed: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65566d6ab9f31f001131d919🎮 Join the Community of the Night ShiftDiscord: https://discord.gg/Nn29mnqCtg (Join the conversation!)Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nightoffpod (Watch us live)Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/nightoffpod/Merch: https://nightoffpod.threadless.com/📱 Follow UsAll our socials in one place: https://linktr.ee/nightoffpod@nightoffpod #nightoffpod #nightoff #nightshift📺 Key Moments00:00:00 Paul Heyman's Frustration and WWE's WrestleMania Ticket Struggles00:09:54 Elimination Chamber Predictions and Logan Paul's Raw Intterruption00:18:17 Grayson Waller's Identity and The Vision's Uncertain Future00:24:21 El Grande Americano's Push and Women's Elimination Chamber Qualifiers00:31:54 From Robot Wars to AI-Generated Matches: The Future of TKO?00:38:25 CM Punk's Promo and Judgement Day's Internal Strife00:43:15 The Rock Should Return and Boost WrestleMania Ticket Sales00:55:37 Je'Von Evans Qualifies for Elimination Chambe Amidst Brock Lesnar Speculation01:01:10 Wild Theories and Predictions for WWE's Mystery Box01:06:57 Jon Moxley vs. Mark Davis and Takeshita Rematch Setup01:14:56 Tag Team Rivalries and Brody King's Title Hunt in AEW01:19:47 Willow Nightingale's Title Defense and Hangman's Career Threatening Stip01:30:32 Tomohiro Ishii, Darby Allin's Criminal Antics, and Brawling Birds Dominate in Debut01:34:21 Hook Hops Roles and Will Ospreay's Return Teased Again01:41:46 Kenny Omega vs Swerve Stickland have a Brutal Match of the Year Contender01:47:31 Smackdown's Lack of Storylines or Direction01:58:58 Rhea Ripley vs Giulia and Smackdown Main Event Shenanigans02:05:01 AEW Trios Title Defense, Bucks vs FTR, and Thunder Rosa's Return02:10:59 MJF Defense in HOG, Thekla Taunts and Off Topic Close OutNight Off Online--------------------------------------------https://www.nightoffpod.com/Tune In | Chill Out | Rise Up#WWE #AEW #ICEOUT #WrestlingNews #CMPunk #eliminationchamber #Gunther #Romanreigns #brodyking #mjf #hangmanpage

The Road to Elimination Chamber is heating up, and AEW just went Big Down Under! This week was packed with massive returns and historic debuts. We’re breaking down the biggest moments from WWE and AEW!In this video:WWE Raw: AJ LEE IS BACK! We break down her shocking confrontation with Becky Lynch and what it means for the women’s division and WrestleMania. Plus, LA Knight qualifies for the Chamber.WWE SmackDown: Cody Rhodes battles through chaos to secure his spot in the Elimination Chamber. Who is the yet another "Masked Man" attacking from the shadows?AEW Grand Slam Australia: Highlights from a historic night in Sydney MJF, Jon Moxley, and Toni Storm take over the land down under.AEW Dynamite & Collision: MJF defends the gold against Brody King and the TNT Title picture gets a ladder match shake-up.🎙️ Subscribe & Listen EverywhereEnjoying the show? Catch the Night Off Podcast on your favorite platform:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKL7KW1TrOmNtzUklVedi?si=kfkZVyLmTtWkJNLurLCYvgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-off-podcast/id1718559820Acast: https://shows.acast.com/night-off-podcastRSS Feed: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65566d6ab9f31f001131d919🎮 Join the Community of the Night ShiftDiscord: https://discord.gg/Nn29mnqCtg (Join the conversation!)Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nightoffpod (Watch us live)Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/nightoffpod/Merch: https://nightoffpod.threadless.com/📱 Follow UsAll our socials in one place: https://linktr.ee/nightoffpod@nightoffpod #nightoffpod #nightoff #nightshift📺 Key Moments00:00:00 From Will Ospreay Hype to Pet Parnethood Adventures00:03:18 LA Knight's Future & Royce Keys' WWE Booking00:05:07 WrestleMania Ticket Sales & WWE's TKO Takeover00:07:18 Teaching Pets Math, Diseases and Life's Realities00:08:59 Fantasy Booking Royce Keys in WWE00:15:06 AJ Lee's Surprise Return and Becky Lynch Face Off00:21:47 Botched Tag Match & Uso's Declining Performance00:27:25 Dream Booking for Alpha Academy and Tag Division00:30:25 Liv Morgan's WrestleMania Choice & Dom's PTSD00:35:47 Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Ivy Nile's Breakout Performance00:43:02 CM Punk's Babyface Run & Finn Balor's Challenge00:48:47 Booing Heels, Logan Paul, and Puppy Bowl Tragedy00:53:03 Maxxine Dupre vs. Nattie: A Storyline Sacrifice00:58:13 Je'Von Evans Highlight & Americanos' Masked Feud01:05:53 LA Knight Wins & Another Masked Man Attack01:12:21 Kenny Omega vs. Swerve Strickland: A Dynamite Brawl01:20:02 Death Riders' Lineup Against the Don Callis Family01:24:30 TNT Title Banger: Ciamoa vs Fletcher Brutal Match01:31:24 Roddy Strong Bails on Orange Cassidy and Darby Allin Surprise01:35:42 Young Bucks' Return to Form & OMG is that Private Party?01:38:46 FTR vs Young Bucks Tag Team Hype01:42:11 Ospreays' Return & Statlander vs Thekla's Bloody Strap Battle01:47:41 Smackdown's Lackluster Matches & Questionable Booking01:51:01 Midcard Mayhem Ten Man Tag Match01:54:41 Elimination Chamber Qualifier: A Disappointing Finish01:57:29 R-Truth Breaks Everyone02:00:04 Rey Fenix Shines, Trick Williams Seeks Uniqueness02:03:53 Jade Cargill's 100-Day Reign & Jordan Grace Challenges02:07:20 Cody Wins, Drew Interference, Underdog Narratives02:12:11 Mox vs. Takeshita: Continental Championship Banger02:16:38 Women's Tag Tile Action02:23:41 Orange Cassidy & Toni Storm vs. Yuta and Marina Hair Match02:34:20 Kyle Fletcher vs. Mark Briscoe: Insane Ladder Match Mayhem02:42:12 World Title Epic: MJF vs. Brody King02:51:21 AEW Resurgance & Storytelling Excellence02:54:21 AEW Debuts, WWE Ticket Sales, Epstein Surprise Connection?03:01:05 Podcast Wrap-Up and Wrestling Observer AwardsNight Off Online--------------------------------------------https://www.nightoffpod.com/Tune In | Chill Out | Rise Up#WWE #AEW #ICEOUT #WrestlingNews #CMPunk #AEWgrandslam #Gunther #Romanreigns #brodyking #mjf #hangmanpage

Royal Rumble fallout: On Monday Night Raw (Feb 2), Men’s Rumble winner Roman Reigns officially challenged CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42. And in the process buried Drew McIntyreElimination Chamber qualifying: On SmackDown (Feb 6), Randy Orton and Tiffany Stratton secured their spots in their respective Elimination Chamber matches, which are set for Feb 28.Brody King upsets MJF: On Dynamite (Feb 4), Brody King stunned MJF in an Eliminator Match, pinning the World Champion in record time to earn a title shot at Grand Slam Australia.Andrade's ascent: Andrade El Ídolo defeated Kenny Omega on Dynamite to secure a #1 Contender match against "Hangman" Adam Page at Grand Slam Australia.Collision highlights: Tommaso Ciampa successfully defended the TNT Championship against Claudio Castagnoli and Roderick Strong in a triple threat match on Saturday (Feb 7). 🎙️ Subscribe & Listen EverywhereEnjoying the show? Catch the Night Off Podcast on your favorite platform:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKL7KW1TrOmNtzUklVedi?si=kfkZVyLmTtWkJNLurLCYvgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-off-podcast/id1718559820Acast: https://shows.acast.com/night-off-podcastRSS Feed: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65566d6ab9f31f001131d919🎮 Join the Community of the Night ShiftDiscord: https://discord.gg/Nn29mnqCtg (Join the conversation!)Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nightoffpod (Watch us live)Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/nightoffpod/Merch: https://nightoffpod.threadless.com/📱 Follow UsAll our socials in one place: https://linktr.ee/nightoffpod@nightoffpod #nightoffpod #nightoff #nightshift📺 Key Moments00:00:00 Gunther's Petty Mockery and RAW's Opening Action00:12:05 Oba Femi Destroys War Raiders, Mid-Card Shenanigans00:26:22 Liv, Raquel and the Chaotic Women's Street Fight00:33:41 Roman Reigns and CM Punk's Explosive WrestleMania Challenge00:44:16 Death Riders, Ospreay Hype and Hangman's Hard Hitting Match00:56:08 Kenny Omega and Andrade El Idolo's Instant Classic01:02:55 Women's Tag Eliminator, Ricochet's Fire and Darby's Abduction01:13:21 Brody King and MJF Bring the Heat and Melt ICE01:20:53 Cody Attacks Drew, Tiffany Stratton Qualifies and Gargano's Fate01:35:08 Oba Femi's Path of Destruction and Randy Orton's EC Qualification01:55:05 WWE Production Changes, Epstein Files, Superb Owl, and AEW MerchNight Off Online--------------------------------------------https://www.nightoffpod.com/Tune In | Chill Out | Rise Up#WWE #AEW #ICEOUT #WrestlingNews #CMPunk #RoyalRumble #Gunther #Romanreigns #brodyking #mjf

The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 took place on January 31, 2026, at the Riyadh Season Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This historic event marked the first time a traditional Royal Rumble was held outside of North America. Match Highlights and ResultsMen’s Royal Rumble Match: Roman Reigns won his second career Rumble by last eliminating Gunther. Notable moments included the return of Brock Lesnar, the WWE debut of Royce Keys (formerly Powerhouse Hobbs), and Drew McIntyre interfering to eliminate Cody Rhodes.Women’s Royal Rumble Match: Liv Morgan secured her first Rumble victory after last eliminating a returning Tiffany Stratton. The match featured the return of Brie Bella and a dominant performance by Lash Legend, who eliminated five participants.AJ Styles vs. Gunther: In a high-stakes Career Threatening match, Gunther defeated AJ Styles, officially forcing "The Phenomenal One" into retirement.Undisputed WWE Championship: Drew McIntyre successfully defended his title against Sami Zayn, ending Zayn's undefeated streak in Saudi Arabia. The Road to WrestleMania 42With their victories, Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan have earned championship opportunities at WrestleMania 42, scheduled for April 2026 in Las Vegas.🎙️ Subscribe & Listen EverywhereEnjoying the show? Catch the Night Off Podcast on your favorite platform:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKL7KW1TrOmNtzUklVedi?si=kfkZVyLmTtWkJNLurLCYvgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-off-podcast/id1718559820Acast: https://shows.acast.com/night-off-podcastRSS Feed: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65566d6ab9f31f001131d919🎮 Join the Community of the Night ShiftDiscord: https://discord.gg/Nn29mnqCtg (Join the conversation!)Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nightoffpod (Watch us live)Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/nightoffpod/Merch: https://nightoffpod.threadless.com/📱 Follow UsAll our socials in one place: https://linktr.ee/nightoffpod@nightoffpod #nightoffpod #nightoff #nightshift📺 Key Moments00:00:00 Initial Rumble Reactions and Iron Lung Movie Review00:05:45 Audience Lights, Scalpers, and CM Punk's Pre-Show Role00:10:52 Charlotte, Nia Jax and Becky Lynch Set the Early Pace00:22:40 Sol Ruca, Roxanne and Liv Morgan Make Their Marks00:32:04 Liv Morgan, Lash Legend and Rhea Ripely Dominate in the Rumble00:47:47 Chelsa Green's Antics, Final Four and Notable Absences01:06:15 Gunther Forces AJ Styles' WWE Retirement in Brutal Match01:16:33 McIntyre Ends Zayn's Saudi Streak in Undisputed Title Match01:19:00 Oba Femi Dominates Early, Masked Attacker Targets Breakker01:28:57 El Grande Americano(s) and Royce Keys01:49:05 Jey Uso's Entrance(s), Jacob Fatu's Impace and Drew's Interference02:09:26 Notable Abscences from Rumble and Tommaso Ciampa's AEW Arrival02:17:09 Episode Wrap up and AEW Dynamite HighlightsNight Off Online--------------------------------------------https://www.nightoffpod.com/Tune In | Chill Out | Rise Up#WWE #AEW #NJPW #WrestlingNews #CMPunk #RoyalRumble #Gunther #ajstyles

This week in wrestling features major title implications, Royal Rumble buildup, and returns in WWE & AEW 💥 Get the latest on CM Punk vs. Finn Balor, Gunther's career-threatening challenge to AJ Styles, after winning trios gold Hangman Page with Kevin Knight and Speedball Mike Bailey mix it up across DynamiteKey Highlights:WWE: CM Punk retains World Heavyweight Title against Finn; Gunther challenges AJ Styles; Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu tear apart SNME while AJ and Shinsuke bring down the houseAEW: Death Riders vs Don Callis Family bring the rucus in a street fight and Jet Speed turn on the after burners all over the show.🎙️ Subscribe & Listen EverywhereEnjoying the show? Catch the Night Off Podcast on your favorite platform:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mKL7KW1TrOmNtzUklVedi?si=kfkZVyLmTtWkJNLurLCYvgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-off-podcast/id1718559820Acast: https://shows.acast.com/night-off-podcastRSS Feed: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65566d6ab9f31f001131d919🎮 Join the Community of the Night ShiftDiscord: https://discord.gg/Nn29mnqCtg (Join the conversation!)Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nightoffpod (Watch us live)Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/nightoffpod/Merch: https://nightoffpod.threadless.com/📱 Follow UsAll our socials in one place: https://linktr.ee/nightoffpod@nightoffpod #nightoffpod #nightoff #nightshift📺 Key MomentsNight Off Online--------------------------------------------https://www.nightoffpod.com/Tune In | Chill Out | Rise Up#WWE #AEW #NJPW #WrestlingNews #CMPunk #RoyalRumble #Gunther #HangmanPage

WWE HighlightsSmackDown Results (Jan. 16, 2026): Randy Orton defeated The Miz to advance in the No. 1 Contender's Fatal 4-Way Match for the WWE Undisputed Championship. After losing his title, Cody Rhodes declared for the Royal Rumble match and issued a warning to the champion Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu.Raw Results (Jan. 12, 2026): Gunther secured a controversial win against AJ Styles in the main event. Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez became the No. 1 Contenders to the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.NXT Results (Jan. 13, 2026): Tony D'Angelo triumphed in a No Disqualification match against Joe Hendry and Dion Lennox.AEW HighlightsAEW Dynamite "Maximum Carnage" Highlights (Jan. 14, 2026)World Title Defense: MJF successfully retained the AEW World Championship against Bandido in a grueling main event. After the match, MJF praised Bandido as a future champion before attacking him, prompting Brody King to make the save.Contenders Established: The Don Callis Family (Mark Davis & Jake Doyle) won a chaotic 4-way tag match to become the No. 1 contenders for the AEW World Tag Team Championship.Rivalries Ignited: Darby Allin finally defeated PAC, effectively ending his feud with the Death Riders. Meanwhile, Thekla pinned the AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander in a trios match, signaling a shift in the women's division.Major Announcement: Kenny Omega returned to the ring, declaring his intent to reclaim the world title, which led to a match being set against Josh Alexander for next week.Collision Results (Jan. 17, 2026): "Hangman" Adam Page & "JetSpeed" Air Wolf won the AEW World Trios Titles after the previous champions, The Opps, lost their titles following Powerhouse Hobbs' departure. The Callis Family attacked Jon Moxley, and Andrade had his first match since returning to AEW.New World Champion: Mike Santana defeated Frankie Kazarian to capture the TNA World Championship in a dramatic main event. Despite a ref bump and belt shots from Kazarian, Santana hit his "Spin the Block" finisher to secure the win.Nostalgic Returns: AJ Styles opened the historic debut on AMC, welcoming fans to a "new era". Former owner Dixie Carter also made a surprise appearance, while Bully Ray joined the commentary team.Knockouts Division Shakeup: The Elegance Brand defeated The IInspiration to win the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Titles. Additionally, Daria Rae (Sonya Deville) debuted as the new authority assistant and introduced Elayna Black (Cora Jade) as TNA's newest signing.Genesis Setup: Due to visa issues, Joe Hendry was announced as a replacement for Leon Slater in the X-Division title match at the upcoming Genesis event.Night Off Online--------------------------------------------https://www.nightoffpod.com/Merch--------------------------------------------https://nightoffpod.threadless.com/Discord--------------------------------------------https://discord.gg/crqvPdYubHTwitch--------------------------------------------https://www.twitch.tv/nightoffpodReddit--------------------------------------------https://www.reddit.com/r/nightoffpod/Podcast--------------------------------------------https://shows.acast.com/65566d6ab9f31f001131d919/episodes/night-off-podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1mKL7KW1TrOmNtzUklVedi?si=dcec253b93d04ccahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-off-podcast/id1718559820Socials--------------------------------------------https://linktr.ee/nightoffpod00:00:00 A Critical Review of TNA's Disastrous AMC Premiere00:22:45 Analyzing TNA's Continued Failures and Talent Exodus00:44:16 WWE Raw: Women's Division and CM Punk's Challenge01:01:04 WWE Raw: Bron Breakker's Impact and Styles vs. Gunther01:11:11 WWE Smackdown: Drew McIntyre's not Heel Turn and Cody's Rumble Bid01:26:25 WWE Smackdown: Rising Stars and Banger Main Event01:38:57 AEW Dynamite: Darby Allin's War and Kenny Omega's Return01:49:57 AEW Dynamite: Tag Team Chaos and MJF vs Bandido Classic02:03:47 AAA: Lucha Libre, Dominic Mysterio and Episode Outro

Things get Strange at Raw last week and leaves everyone asking why? Also Cody and Drew tear down three stages of Hell and AEW Dynamite has it's up and downs.WWE SmackDown (Jan. 9, 2026) – "Berlin" EditionTaped in Berlin, Germany, this episode felt like a premium live event, headlined by a commercial-free final hour featuring a barbaric Three Stages of Hell match.Undisputed WWE Championship: Drew McIntyre defeated Cody Rhodes (2-1) to become the new champion.Fall 1: McIntyre won a traditional wrestling match with a low blow and a Claymore.Fall 2: Rhodes won a Falls Count Anywhere match after a Cross Rhodes through the announce table.Fall 3 (Steel Cage): Jacob Fatu made a shock return, attacking both men, but specifically targeting Rhodes, allowing a battered McIntyre to crawl out for the win.Key Debuts & Confrontations: Jordynne Grace won her SmackDown debut against Alba Fyre and was immediately confronted by Jade Cargill. Elsewhere, Randy Orton was interrupted by Trick Williams, who made his in-ring SmackDown debut with a win over Rey Fenix.Title Retentions: Giulia retained the Women's U.S. Title against Alexa Bliss, while Carmelo Hayes survived an Open Challenge from Shinsuke Nakamura.WWE Raw (Jan. 5, 2026) – "Stranger Things" AnniversaryWorld Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk retained his title against Bron Breakker in a physical main event. Punk neutralized interference from The Vision with help from Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and Penta, eventually catching Breakker mid-spear with a knee followed by a GTS.Two Title Changes:Becky Lynch defeated Maxxine Dupri to reclaim the Women's Intercontinental Championship via a controversial pin using the ropes.Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY defeated The Kabuki Warriors to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles after a Riptide/Moonsault combo.Next Big Feud: AJ Styles slapped Gunther after the "Ring General" boasted about retiring John Cena, setting up a first-time-ever clash for the January 12 episode in Germany.AEW Dynamite (Jan. 7, 2026) – "First of the Year"The first Dynamite of 2026 Lights Out Main Event: "Hangman" Adam Page & Swerve Strickland defeated HOOK & Powerhouse Hobbs in an unsanctioned brawl featuring cinder blocks and steel chains. Page eventually hanged HOOK over the top rope with a chain to force a submission.Returns & Alignments: The Young Bucks returned to their "Superkick Party" roots to partner with Jack Perry against The Demand. Post-match, Andrade El Idolo made a shock return, revealing himself as the newest member of the Don Callis Family.TBS Title Drama: New champion Willow Nightingale celebrated her win, but Mercedes Moné crashed the party. The segment ended with Nightingale powerbombing Moné through a cake.Continental Title: Jon Moxley defeated Shelton Benjamin with just five seconds remaining on the 20-minute clock to retain his titleNight Off Online--------------------------------------------https://www.nightoffpod.com/Merch--------------------------------------------https://nightoffpod.threadless.com/Discord--------------------------------------------https://discord.gg/crqvPdYubHTwitch--------------------------------------------https://www.twitch.tv/nightoffpodReddit--------------------------------------------https://www.reddit.com/r/nightoffpod/Socials--------------------------------------------https://linktr.ee/nightoffpod00:00:00 From Gestapo Tactics to Epstein: Unpacking Current Events00:09:18 Netflix's Stranger Things Raw: Hits, Misses & Tag Titles00:23:45 AJ Styles Slaps Gunther; Becky Lynch Reclaims IC Title00:42:48 CM Punk's Veteran Prowess Against Bron Breakker00:52:07 Moxley's Brawl, Darby's Grudge & Young Bucks Return01:06:17 Mercedes Mone Crash Out, Sammy's Stagnation & Lights Out Chaos01:25:49 Randy Orton's Return, Trick's Debut & Women's Title Scene01:41:59 Three Stages of Hell: Cody Rhodes vs, Drew McIntyre01:56:40 Podcast Wrap-Up: Lawsuits, Tattoos & Castle Doctrine

Alex went to the last WWE Raw of 2025 and has the full report from being in person on the groundRaw (Dec 29, 2025): The Usos defeated AJ Styles and Dragon Lee to become the new World Tag Team Champions in the main event. Elsewhere, Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer retained her title in a Triple Threat match, and Penta made a surprise return to help Rey Mysterio against Austin Theory and Logan Paul.SmackDown (Jan 2, 2026): Matt Cardona returned to in-ring action, securing a victory, and an eight-woman tag match saw Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss defeat The Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax, and Lash Legend. And the Miz got RKOd by a returning RandyThis week's AEW Dynamite: New Year’s Smash (aired December 31, 2025) focused on the fallout from Worlds End TBS Championship: Willow Nightingale defeated Mercedes Moné to become the first-ever two-time TBS Champion in the night's main event. Following her victory, she celebrated with the Conglomeration and received a surprise embrace from AEW Women's World Champion Kris Statlander.AEW National Championship: Ricochet retained his title against Jack Perry. After the match, Ricochet and his allies (The Demand) brutally attacked Luchasaurus, injuring his arm with a chair and guardrail.AEW Continental Championship Eliminator: Jon Moxley defeated Josh Alexander in a hard-hitting contest.Mixed Tornado Tag Match: The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Daniel Garcia, and Marina Shafir) defeated Toni Storm, Orange Cassidy, and Roderick Strong.Singles Matches: Bandido defeated The Beast Mortos, and Brody King quickly Squashed Lee JohnsonNight Off Online--------------------------------------------https://www.nightoffpod.com/Merch--------------------------------------------https://nightoffpod.threadless.com/Discord--------------------------------------------https://discord.gg/crqvPdYubHTwitch--------------------------------------------https://www.twitch.tv/nightoffpodReddit--------------------------------------------https://www.reddit.com/r/nightoffpod/Podcast--------------------------------------------https://shows.acast.com/65566d6ab9f31f001131d919/episodes/night-off-podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1mKL7KW1TrOmNtzUklVedi?si=dcec253b93d04ccahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-off-podcast/id1718559820Socials--------------------------------------------https://linktr.ee/nightoffpod00:00:00 First Impressions of WWE Raw Live00:05:31 CM Punk's Explosive Entrance and Arena Sound Differences00:13:32 Nikki Bella's Performance and Fan Disengagement Live00:19:53 Gunther's Loud Chops and Penta's Surprise Return00:28:04 Usos' Tag Title Victory and Comprehensive Raw Live Experience00:43:05 Randy Orton RKOs Miz, Matt Cardona's WWE Comeback00:52:44 Trick Williams, Oba Femi, and Carmelo Hayes vs. Gargano01:04:40 McIntyre Steals Cody's Photo, Priest vs. Black Ambulance Match01:16:05 Kenny Omega, Hangman, Joe and Swerve Challenge MJF's Reign01:24:36 Bandido, Brody King, and Jon Moxley's Submission Mastery01:34:38 Willow Nightingale Wins TBS Title, Tanahashi's Farewell Match01:45:29 Jericho's Return Rumors and CM Punk's Shirt Trolling

This week in professional wrestling was headlined by AEW Worlds End, which saw major title changes and the conclusion of the Continental Classic tournament, alongside regular programming from WWE's Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. AEW Worlds End (December 27, 2025)MJF won the AEW World Title.Jon Moxley won the 2025 Continental Classic and became the new AEW Continental Champion by defeating Kazuchika Okada in the final.Kris Statlander retained her title. WWE HighlightsSmackDown (December 26, 2025): Included Oba Femi's path of destruction, a notable match between Charlotte Flair and Lash Legend, and a "Miracle on 34th Street Fight" where Joe Hendry defeated The Miz.Raw (December 22, 2025): Featured Austin Theory & Bronson Reed defeating World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk & Rey Mysterio, and Women's Intercontinental Champion Maxxine Dupri making Becky Lynch tap out.Night Off Online--------------------------------------------https://www.nightoffpod.com/Merch--------------------------------------------https://nightoffpod.threadless.com/Discord--------------------------------------------https://discord.gg/crqvPdYubHTwitch--------------------------------------------https://www.twitch.tv/nightoffpodReddit--------------------------------------------https://www.reddit.com/r/nightoffpod/Podcast--------------------------------------------https://shows.acast.com/65566d6ab9f31f001131d919/episodes/night-off-podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1mKL7KW1TrOmNtzUklVedi?si=dcec253b93d04ccahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-off-podcast/id1718559820Socials--------------------------------------------https://linktr.ee/nightoffpod