Against The Ropes Ep #2 The Impact of Mercedes Mone

In this episode, the hosts introduce themselves and discuss the formation of their podcast. They also address the recent split between Lana and Miro, expressing their well wishes for the couple. Additionally, they touch on the oversaturation of AEW and the lack of screen time for certain wrestlers. In this part of the conversation, the importance of mic skills in professional wrestling is discussed. The hosts also talk about the acknowledgment of relationships in wrestling and the celebration of black love in the industry. They then move on to discuss Mercedes Mone’s debut in AEW and address the controversy surrounding the ratings of the show. The conversation covers various topics related to AEW and its wrestlers. The lack of personality in some AEW wrestlers is discussed, as well as the appearance of Okada. The marketing and advertising strategies of AEW are also examined. The performance of Chris Jericho in AEW and the potential retirement of Jericho are debated. The possibility of a partnership between AEW and Stardom is mentioned. 

The match between Sami Zayn and Gunther is analyzed, and the two-night WrestleMania match involving Roman Reigns is discussed. They talk about Becky Lynch's finisher and the impact it has on her matches. They also discuss Becky Lynch's in-ring performance and her gimmick. The hosts share their thoughts on opportunities for other wrestlers, including Roxanne and Ricochet. They also discuss Kevin Owens' championship reigns and Roman Reigns' title reign. Finally, they highlight the accomplishments and impact of Mercedes Mone (Sasha Banks). The conversation covers various topics including Ronda Rousey's wrestling ability, Carmella's finisher, Alexa Bliss's pregnancy, upcoming matches on Raw, the lack of feuds leading up to WrestleMania, and the return of Kyle O'Reilly. The hosts also engage in lighthearted banter and inside jokes throughout the conversation.

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