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On this episode of Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out, Blade Daily and Books and Bodyslams discuss the rapidly growing momentum behind AEW Forbidden Door and whether the event is shaping up to be one of the promotion's strongest cards yet.The duo breaks down the announced dream matches between Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr., Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland, and the massive 12-Man Steel Cage Match captained by MJF and Mark Briscoe. They also discuss Maya World's emotional Owen Hart Foundation Tournament victory, the continued rise of Shane Taylor Promotions, and the polarizing opening segment featuring Chris Jericho and Tommaso Ciampa.Plus, after years of criticism surrounding AEW's Women's Division, is the company finally turning those frustrations into a storyline through Mercedes Moné? The hosts examine the evidence, the fan reaction, and what it could mean moving forward.Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out is a weekly pro wrestling podcast covering AEW, NJPW, STARDOM, ROH, CMLL, and the stories shaping modern professional wrestling. No ratings discourse, no ticket sales talk —just thoughtful analysis, passionate debate, and plenty of wrestling nonsense.Give us a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a comment! And don’t forget to subscribe!Follow Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out!Instagram: https://instagram.com/sitdownshutupmarkout Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sdsumopod.bsky.social Threads: https://threads.net/@sitdownshutupmarkoutYouTube: https://youtube.com/@sitdownshutupmarkout 

Has social media changed the way wrestling fans experience stories?This week on Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out, Blade Daily and Books and Bodyslams examine the intense reaction to Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis Family and ask a larger question: Are wrestling fans judging the end of stories before they've seen the beginning? The duo explores how modern wrestling discourse is shaped by instant reactions, fantasy booking, and assumptions about where a storyline is headed before it has a chance to develop.The conversation also turns to the return of Mercedes Moné and what her presence means for AEW's women's division. Is bringing back one of the biggest stars in wrestling enough to secure more television time and meaningful storylines for the women of AEW? Plus, Thekla declares "DEATH to STARDOM!" and immediately positions herself as one of the most intriguing figures in the company. What comes next for Thekla, Mercedes, and the future of the women's division?Join Blade and Books for a thoughtful and spirited discussion covering AEW Dynamite, Kevin Knight, the Don Callis Family, Mercedes Moné, Thekla, wrestling fandom, storytelling, and the evolving landscape of All Elite Wrestling.Give us a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a comment! And don’t forget to subscribe!Follow Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out!Instagram: https://instagram.com/sitdownshutupmarkout Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sdsumopod.bsky.social Threads: https://threads.net/@sitdownshutupmarkoutYouTube: https://youtube.com/@sitdownshutupmarkout 

AEW Double or Nothing has come and gone, and the fallout may be even more interesting than the event itself. Blade Daily, Books and Bodyslams, and Innitbab break down Konosuke Takeshita's long-awaited victory over Kazuchika Okada, Kevin Knight's shocking heel turn, and the increasingly complex relationship between Will Ospreay, Kenny Omega, and Jon Moxley as the road to All In begins to take shape.The crew also tackles one of the most heated discussions in the AEW fanbase: the state of the Women's Division. Following a three-hour episode of Dynamite that featured minimal women's content outside of a squash match and a late-night Lights Out main event, questions are being asked about presentation, television time, character development, and long-term storytelling. Is concern about the division justified? Why does the topic create such strong reactions among fans? And what can AEW do to better showcase one of the most talented women's rosters in wrestling?Plus, additional Double or Nothing fallout, Dynamite analysis, fan reactions, and plenty of wrestling nonsense along the way.Tell TBS you want women's wrestling on Dynamite and Collision: https://tbsnetwork.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/newTell HBO Max you want women's wrestling on Dynamite and Collision: https://help.hbomax.com/us/Feedback/indexGive us a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a comment! And don’t forget to subscribe!Follow Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out!Instagram: https://instagram.com/sitdownshutupmarkout Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sdsumopod.bsky.social Threads: https://threads.net/@sitdownshutupmarkoutYouTube: https://youtube.com/@sitdownshutupmarkout Follow Sickos ClubInstagram: https://instagram.com/sickos.club Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://threads.net/@sickos.clubYouTube: https://youtube.com/@sickosclub  #AEW #AEWDoubleOrNothing #AEWDynamite #KonosukeTakeshita #KevinKnight #WillOspreay #KennyOmega #JonMoxley #HikaruShida #KrisStatlander #WomensWrestling #ProWrestlingPodcast

The worlds of Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out and Pro Wrestling Forever collide as Blade Daily, Professor Degree, and Books and Bodyslams unite for the first-ever Shut Up Forever to break down the fallout from AEW Double or Nothing 2026. With massive character shifts, shocking betrayals, and major summer implications, the crew digs into one of AEW's biggest events of the year.Adam Copeland and Christian Cage survived a brutal war with FTR, Konosuke Takeshita reached a major career moment only to face painful consequences, and Kevin Knight stunned viewers with a shocking heel turn to close the show. The group reviews every match, examines the biggest stories leaving Queens, and asks the question: what does AEW look like heading into the summer? Expect analysis, ridiculous tangents, fan energy, and a whole lot of wrestling chaos.Give us a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a comment! And don’t forget to subscribe!Follow Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out!Instagram: https://instagram.com/sitdownshutupmarkout Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sdsumopod.bsky.social Threads: https://threads.net/@sitdownshutupmarkoutYouTube: https://youtube.com/@sitdownshutupmarkout Follow Sickos ClubInstagram: https://instagram.com/sickos.club Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://threads.net/@sickos.clubYouTube: https://youtube.com/@sickosclub  

On a special Thursday edition of Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out, Blade and Books preview AEW Double or Nothing from Queens, New York — a card packed with huge questions, massive stakes, and one legendary debut.Can Darby Allin actually defeat MJF, or is the Devil truly untouchable? Is this finally Konosuke Takeshita’s breakthrough moment against Kazuchika Okada? And after Willow Nightingale was forced to vacate the TBS Championship due to injury, what does the future of AEW’s women’s division look like now?Plus, Mick Foley is officially ALL ELITE. Blade and Books discuss Foley’s AEW debut appearance, what it could mean for the company, and why the reaction has wrestling fans buzzing heading into Double or Nothing weekend.From AEW analysis and character storytelling to unhinged wrestling discourse and live-chat chaos, this is Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out.Give us a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a comment! And don’t forget to subscribe!Follow Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out!Instagram: https://instagram.com/sitdownshutupmarkout Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sdsumopod.bsky.social Threads: https://threads.net/@sitdownshutupmarkoutYouTube: https://youtube.com/@sitdownshutupmarkout Follow Sickos ClubInstagram: https://instagram.com/sickos.club Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://threads.net/@sickos.clubYouTube: https://youtube.com/@sickosclub  

Why are pro wrestling fans so polarized? Why do some fans defend promotions at all costs while others seem determined to tear them down? And when did wrestling discourse become more about ratings, attendance, TV deals, and business metrics than the actual shows themselves?On this episode of Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out, Blade Daily is joined by Books and Bodyslams and Jeff from Skewered Universe Podcast for a deep dive into the politics of pro wrestling fandom. The crew explores tribalism in the IWC, the psychology behind fan loyalty, outrage culture, doom posting, anti-fandom, and the endless cycle of AEW, WWE, and online wrestling discourse.The group also discusses whether wrestling fans are genuinely more toxic today or if social media simply amplifies behavior that has always existed. Plus — Books and Bodyslams shares stories and observations from attending AEW Dynamite live this week.From wrestling history and classic wrestling fandom to modern fan culture, business obsession, and online debate, this episode digs into why wrestling fans argue the way they do — and whether it’s helping or hurting pro wrestling itself.Topics include: • Wrestling tribalism and fan wars • AEW and WWE online discourse • Ratings, attendance, and business metric obsession • Toxic positivity vs constant negativity • Wrestling history and fan identity • The evolution of the IWC • Live perspective from AEW DynamiteNo gatekeeping. No company loyalty tests. Just wrestling discussion for the sickos.Follow Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out!Instagram: https://instagram.com/sitdownshutupmarkout Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sdsumopod.bsky.social Threads: https://threads.net/@sitdownshutupmarkoutYouTube: https://youtube.com/@sitdownshutupmarkout Follow Sickos ClubInstagram: https://instagram.com/sickos.club Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sickosclub.bsky.social Threads: https://threads.net/@sickos.clubYouTube: https://youtube.com/@sickosclub