The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast
The Golden Shovel is your weekly deep dive into the storytelling, booking, and bold opinions we have of the WWE. Whether it's fantasy booking dream matches, breaking down Raw and SmackDown, or debating the best (and worst) moments of the week - we’re here to call it like we see it. Expect hot takes, fearless predictions, and a love-hate relationship with pro wrestling’s most chaotic company.
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Episodes
32 episodes
CM Punk Crowned World Heavyweight Champion + The “Last Time Is Now” Tournament Begins!
It’s been a massive week in WWE - CM Punk is your NEW World Heavyweight Champion, and the “Last Time Is Now” tournament kicks off to decide who faces John Cena for the final time ever.This week on The Golden Shovel Podcast, we break dow...
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Episode 42
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1:07:42
Our Favourite WWE Matches of All Time
This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we dig into the matches that made us fans for life — our favourite WWE matches of all time. Each of us picked four unforgettable bouts: no rankings, no rules, just pure wrestling...
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Episode 41
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30:20
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Is STACKED
This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we’re looking ahead to one of the most loaded Saturday Night’s Main Event cards in years — and giving our predictions for every match!We break down the full card, including:🏆 Dominik...
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Episode 40
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56:59
WWE SmackDown Is Broken… And We Try to Fix It
In this week’s Saturday Squash, Daz takes the reins of the WWE and challenges Ross and Saunders to pitch their best ideas to fix WWE SmackDown. Each of them brings three solutions to the table, from superstar pushes to storyline overha...
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Episode 39
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23:33
Is CM Punk vs Jey Uso the right move for the World Title?
Join us as we break down a bumper weekend of WWE action! We analyze the Women's Tag Team Championship match featuring Sol Ruca and Zaria, discuss the shocking US Title change with Sami Zayn dropping the belt to Ilya Dragunov, and de...
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Episode 38
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56:58
Was John Cenas Heel Run Actually Perfect?
We take a deep dive into John Cena’s shocking heel run — from its explosive start to its sudden end — and ask the question: was it actually perfect?We explore the storytelling behind Cena’s heel turn, the high points, the fan service mat...
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Episode 37
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19:44
Another Fake Injury + The Perfect Sendoff? Crown Jewel Reactions!
John Cena’s emotional farewell match against AJ Styles. Seth Rollins’ “injury.” A shock Bloodline twist. This week on The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we break down WWE Crown Jewel 2025 and the fallout from Raw and ...
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Episode 36
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1:08:36
How to Enjoy Wrestling in the IWC Era Without Losing Your Mind
The Internet Wrestling Community (IWC) can make being a fan exhausting: constant fantasy booking, endless hot takes, and everyone trying to be right instead of just having fun. In this solo Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast episode, Ross breaks d...
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Episode 35
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16:40
Seth Rollins needs a win & is Cena losing Down Under? Our Crown Jewel Predictions Show
The road to WWE Crown Jewel 2025 is heating up, and The Golden Shovel crew is here with their full predictions! From Cody Rhodes vs Seth Rollins to John Cena’s emotional clash with AJ Styles, we break down every match, every storyline, and what...
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Episode 34
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1:07:44
We Pick The Greatest WWE Entrance Theme Of All Time: The Saturday Squash From The Golden Shovel
Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head debating a nostalgic WWE topic… and the third host decides who takes home the win.This week’s topic: The...
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Episode 33
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35:28
Triple Threat Botch Fest: WWE Women’s Division in Trouble
The WWE Women’s Division is under the microscope this week after a triple threat botch fest that has fans questioning creative direction. In this episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, we dig into Bayley’s dragging storyline, ...
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Episode 32
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59:55
Who Makes Our Mount Rushmore of NXT Superstars?
Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A weekly feature from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where we dive into nostalgic WWE debates and settle on the ultimate picks.This week we’re joined by a special guest as the four o...
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Episode 31
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30:02
The ESPN Era starts off with a whimper? Lesnar squashes Cena, Sami's open challenge + MORE
The ESPN Era of WWE begins... but is it already falling flat? In this episode of The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast, the lads dive into the fallout from Wrestlepalooza and the first major steps of WWE under ESPN. We break down Brock L...
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Episode 30
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1:10:05
Wrestlemania in Saudi Arabia: Our Reaction To The Huge Announcement
Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where this week, the three of us team up for our topic!This week’s topic: We React To The Huge Announcement That WWE Will Take Wrestlema...
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Episode 29
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28:57
Wrestlepalooza Official Prediction Show and our Reaction to Some Huge WWE Announcements
The Golden Shovel crew breaks down the entire card for WWE Wrestlepalooza with bold predictions and hot takes! From The Usos vs The Vision, to a massive WWE Title Match and of course the final in ring meeting of John Cena and Brock ...
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Episode 28
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41:56
Fantasy Booking Wrestlemania 42: The Saturday Squash from The Golden Shovel
Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where this week, the three of us team up for our topic!This week’s topic: Fantasy Booking Wrestlemania 42💥 Daz is picking 4 Smackdow...
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Episode 27
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30:50
AJ Lee Returns & Is Becky Lynch the GOAT?
The Golden Shovel crew is back with a packed episode! This week we dive into the shocking return of AJ Lee and what it means for WWE storytelling moving forward. From her contract details to her first promos back, we break down whether t...
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Episode 26
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54:26
Legends Who We Think Should Have Been a World Champion in WWE
Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head debating a nostalgic WWE topic… and the third host decides who takes home the win.This week’s topic: Leg...
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Episode 25
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27:51
Clash in Paris Review Show & Sami Zayn wins a title!
The Golden Shovel crew is back with our full WWE Clash in Paris Review Show and what a night it was! From wild brawls to shocking finishes, Paris delivered an unforgettable event, capped off by a very controversial main event finish.<...
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Episode 24
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1:29:43
Cyber Sunday, The Hardcore Championship and Proper Kayfabe? 6 Things We Want To See Return To The WWE: Saturday Squash From The Golden Shovel
Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head debating a nostalgic WWE topic… and the third host decides who takes home the win.This week’s topic: Thi...
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Episode 23
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26:48
WWE Clash in Paris Predictions Show
The Golden Shovel crew breaks down the entire card for WWE Clash in Paris with bold predictions and hot takes! From Sheamus vs Rusev in a Donnybrook, Roman Reigns vs Bronson Reed, and John Cena vs Logan Paul, to Becky Lynch defendi...
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Episode 22
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1:13:51
Fantasy Booking the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame: Saturday Squash from The Golden Shovel
Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head picking and debating a WWE topic, usually with some nostalgia.This week’s topic: Who should headline the...
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Episode 21
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28:22
Naomi's Big Announcement and What That Means For Stephanie Vaquer
We are on the road to Clash in Paris and the recently announced Wrestlepalooza, but both Raw and Smackdown underdelivered, but Triplemania showcased Dom Mysterio as the future of the business.Congratulations to Naomi and Big Jim
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Episode 20
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1:12:14
Picking the Greatest WWE PLE of All Time: Saturday Squash from The Golden Shovel
Saturday Squash is here! 🥊 A brand new segment from The Golden Shovel Wrestling Podcast where two of us go head-to-head debating a nostalgic WWE topic… and the third host decides who takes home the win.This week’s topic: ...
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Episode 19
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24:30