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What Were They Thinking? Ep 16 feat. Blue Meanie!

The Blue Meanie joins WWE legends JBL and Gerald Brisco for a trip down memory lane.

BroDown LIVE! | Vince Russo reviews WWE SmackDown

Join Vince Russo and Mac Davis as they review WWE SmackDown!

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 27, 2024:

- John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship is in talks for WrestleMania 41. However, things can change depending on Rock's stance for the show of shows. (per PWInsider).

- Logan Paul reportedly did inquire about the possibility of a match with John Cena at WrestleMania 41, but it’s 100% not happening (per Wrestling Observer Newsletter).

- WWE RAW will return to Madison Square Garden in New York on March 10, 2025, on The Road to WrestleMania 41 (via @TheGarden on X/Twit...

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 26, 2024:

- Higher-ups in WWE reportedly don't want John Cena vs. Logan Paul at WrestleMania 41. Find out more details on WrestleVotes Radio.

- WWE is reportedly considering making the Royal Rumble a two-night event. Some within the company expect the change by 2026. Find out more details on WrestleVotes Radio.

- WWE Money In the Bank could reportedly also be headed toward multiple nights by 2027. Find out more details on WrestleVotes Radio.

- The American Made is reportedly expected ...

WrestleVotes Radio Ep. 15: Update on John Cena's WrestleMania opponent, Royal Rumble update, 2024 review

Join JoeyVotes and TC as they take a look back at the crazy year that was 2024. We also also have small tidbits on John Cena and the Royal Rumble.

02:38 SmackDown

11:20 Raw

27:00 News & Notes

37:00 WrestleVotes Radio Awards

43:57 Mailbag

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 25, 2024:

- Omos is reportedly still under contract with WWE, but there is no word as to why he’s not on TV (per Fightful Select).

- “It’s gonna be WrestleMania-adjacent. You have to go. If there’s one show to go to, it’s this one.” - WWE's Director of Character Development Rob Fee on WWE Raw's Premiere on Netflix (via Dead Meat Presents).

- Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns from WrestleMania 41 has been chosen as WWE's Match of the Year for 2024 (via WWE on YouTube).

- Becky L...

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 24, 2024:

- WWE Tribute to the Troops is reportedly "done," for this year (via Wrestling Observer Radio).

- Gunther (c) vs. Damian Priest in a Steel Cage Match for the World Championship has been announced for WWE's Madison Square Garden live event on December 26 (via @TheGarden on X/Twitter).

- Bron Breakker (c) vs. Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship 2/3 Falls Match for the World Championship has been announced for WWE's Madison Square Garden live event on December 26 (via @Th...

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 23, 2024:

- WWE Raw is expected to feature ads on Netflix, and the experience will be similar to the previous broadcast (per Dr. Chris Featherstone on X/Twitter).

- WWE has named 'The Rock acknowledges Roman Reigns as his Tribal Chief' as the best SmackDown moment of 2024 (via WWE on YouTube).

- Reportedly, the claim internally within WWE is that the World Tag Team Championship will now be defended more often with The War Raiders as the current title holders (via Fightful Select).

- C...

Weekly LIVE Q&A with WrestleVotes and Bill Apter (Starts 7PM EST)

Join us at 7PM Eastern tonight for our weekly live session with Bill Apter and WrestleVotes!

What Were They Thinking? with JBL and Brisco - Christmas Special

Join JBL & Gerald Brisco in a Christmas special episode of What Were They Thinking as they discuss the best of WWE's Christmas-themed matches & events.

We want your questions for tonight's Q&A!

We have the weekly Q&A on Monday this week instead of Tuesday. Send in your questions for Bill Apter and WrestleVotes and join us LIVE for the show!

Christmas week schedule!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone at Backstage Pass. It's Christmas week and the schedule will be a little different this week because of the festive season.

Monday

11AM - What Were They Thinking? with JBL and Brisco - Christmas Special

7PM - LIVE Q&A with WrestleVotes and Bill Apter

Wednesday

7PM - Apter's Archives

Thursday

1230PM - WrestleVotes Radio

Friday

11PM EST - BroDown with Vince Russo 

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 21, 2024:

- Brock Lesnar will reportedly not be returning to WWE any time in the foreseeable future, and there have been no internal discussions of his return (per Dr. Chris Featherstone on X/Twitter).

- If The Rock informs WWE of involvement at WrestleMania 41, much of the match card could reportedly change, including the internally discussed potential CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns bout (per Fightful Select).

- Charlotte Flair is reportedly on the cusp of returning to the ring (per PWInsider).<...

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 20, 2024:

- WWE will reportedly place a huge focus on Drew McIntyre heading into 2025. Find out more details on WrestleVotes Radio.

- Reportedly, Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk has been discussed internally as a WWE WrestleMania 41 match (per Fightful Select).

- According to WWE EVP Chris Legentil, John Cena will be a full-time WWE performer in 2025 (via The Sports Media Podcast).

- As per WWE EVP Chris Legentil, fans can expect more international PLEs in 2025 as WWE works with Netflix to s...

BroDown LIVE | Vince Russo reviews WWE SmackDown (Starts 11PM EST)

Join Vince Russo and Mac Davis as they break down the latest episode of WWE SmackDown!

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 19, 2024:

- There have reportedly been discussions within WWE to introduce a Tribal Chief Championship to the fold for the Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa rivalry at some point. Find out more details on WrestleVotes Radio.

- Sources continue to indicate that CM Punk will reportedly have a top-tier role at WrestleMania 41 next year. Find out more details on WrestleVotes Radio.

- WWE has announced the Women's World Championship match between Liv Morgan (c) vs. Rhea Ripley for the January 6 RAW Ne...

Apter's Archives - Mighty Igor (1972)

This week's classic clip is another interview from Bill Apter's collection. In this edition of Apter's Archives, Bill brings us his chat with Mighty Igor in 1972.

WrestleVotes Radio Ep. 14: Big Tribal Chief news, CM Punk-WrestleMania update, LA Knight injury update and more

Join TC and JoeyVotes on a new episode of WrestleVotes Radio! The boys have some big news about potential plans with Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa, a look at CM Punk's WrestleMania plans and more.

01:35 SNME Review

17:08 WWE Raw

34:50 News & Notes

42:40 Mailbag

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 18, 2024:

- WWE reportedly wants CM Punk to be involved in a World Title match at WrestleMania 41 (via WrestleVotes Q&A with Bill Apter).

- WWE is reportedly interested in doing Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk in 2025 (via WrestleVotes Q&A with Bill Apter).

- "They don’t do that type of thing by accident. They never do, and they’re not going to start." – Apter on The Rock being seen in a WWE production truck on RAW (via WrestleVotes Q&A with Bill Apter).

- After speculation...

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 17, 2024:

- WWE has officially announced CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins for RAW's premiere on Netflix (via WWE RAW).

- Due to the Netflix deal not starting until the January 6 episode of RAW. The January 3 edition of SmackDown will air on YouTube in much of the world, including the UK (per Wrestling Observer Radio).

- The cryptic vignette that aired on last night's broadcast of RAW is believed to be for Penta El Zeo Miedo (per PWInsider).

- Becky Lynch has confirmed that she will appear in ...

We want YOUR questions!

Send us your questions for tonight's LIVE Q&A with Bill Apter and WrestleVotes.

Weekly LIVE Q&A with WrestleVotes and Bill Apter

Join us for another exciting LIVE session with Bill Apter and WrestleVotes as we dive into your questions and comments!

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 16, 2024:

- Cody Rhodes is diagnosed with axial compression of the cervical spine and a cervical strain with spasm after Kevin Owens hit him with a Package Piledriver after Saturday Night's Main Event went off the air (per @WWE on X/Twitter).

- WWE has named Damian Priest's Money in the Bank cash-in at WrestleMania 41 as the most shocking premium live event moment of 2024 (via WWE on YouTube).

- Liv Morgan is said to be ok and walked away from Saturday Night's Main Event without a broken no...

What Were They Thinking? with JBL & Brisco Ep. 14 feat Hornswoggle

Beloved WWE star Hornswoggle joins wrestling legends JBL and Gerald Brisco on this week's edition of 'What Were They Thinking?' Join us on this hilarious episode as we go through some of the biggest and funniest moments from Hornswoggle's WWE career!

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 14, 2024:

- WWE has announced Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa for RAW's premiere on Netflix (via WWE RAW).

- CM Punk is set to respond to Seth Rollins on WWE RAW next week (via wwe.com).

- AJ Styles was reportedly backstage during last night's TNA Final Resolution (per Fightful).

- The kick-off event for WWE RAW on Netflix is set for next Wednesday (via WWE RAW).

- The Saturday Night's Main Event broadcast team will reportedly ...

BroDown LIVE with Vince Russo

Join Vince Russo and Mac Davis as they review WWE SmackDown!

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 13, 2024:

- TNA is reportedly bringing back Tessa Blanchard (per PWInsider).

- Reportedly, Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk taking place on the premiere episode of Raw on Netflix is 100% the direction WWE is going in (per PWInsider).

- Triple H revealed that he has a mile-long list of celebrities that want to do something at WrestleMania 41 next year (via Roommates Show).

- "If you can't give that man his flowers right now, you're not paying attention.” - Paul Heyman on Cody Rhodes (via CBS...

Hornswoggle joins us this week!

WWE legends JBL and Gerald Brisco are joined by former WWE star Dylan Postl aka Hornswoggle on this week's 'What Were They Thinking?' This is one episode you won't want to miss.

Apter's Archives - Gorilla Monsoon (1971)

In this week's classic clip, Gorilla Monsoon is interviewed by Bill Apter.

[FREE CONTENT] Daily News Roundup for December 12, 2024:

- Charlotte Flair's WWE return is reportedly imminent, with the possibility of it happening as soon as this weekend's Saturday Night's Main Event. Find out more details on WrestleVotes Radio.

- The final of the Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament is reportedly planned for RAW's premiere on Netflix. Find out more details on WrestleVotes Radio.

- The filming for a WWE 2K25 commercial is reportedly wrapping up this week (per PWInsider).

- “I’m retired. I’m a ...