The Heel and Face Podcast

Vince McMahon has retired from WWE. The day has finally come, and it is certainly bittersweet. Many have wished for this day, but always be careful for what one wishes... Will #VinceMcMahon's legacy be completely marred by the recent scandal? How should he be remembered? I will take a look at the life and career of Vincent Kennedy McMahon, warts and all.

Change is good, especially when you have a fantastic guest like Will Gray from BotchedSpotsAndChairshots.Com! Get hip to the indies with us!

There were some fun title changes this weekend, both in pro-wrestling and MMA. Speaking of MMA, a major female strawweight fighter announced her retirement. Also, a bro who's been out of the biz that swears to Gawd that there's still heat between two Attitude Era wrestlers, bro. Of course, I explain the difference between playing hurt and injured.

So, a thing happened. Hear my thoughts on it. Plus, a WWE HOF-er is on his way back to The E, but why?

Back like a disgruntled wrestler, it's The Heel and Face Podcast, brought to you by Heel Turn Wrestling! I'll catch you up on #NJPW, a #WWE HOFer possibly coming back to WWE, and what happened this week in the ##NWA. Like and comment below!

AEW figurehead Tony Khan makes more news than his actual promotion. He simply can't get out of his own way. The good news for me and this podcast is, after last Friday's Rampage, I'm done with AEW.

Coming at you like a worked slap, it's the Heel and Face Podcast! If #WrestleMania can go two nights, so can I. We'll do news first, then get into results and predictions so far!

Back like Paul "Triple H" Levesque, it's me, brought to you by Heel Turn Wrestling! Today, I update you on the Crockett Cup, a new belt in MLW, a vicious attack in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and a fun interview with MJF. Do all the things, please! #prowrestling #WWE #prowrestlingpodcast #AEW #RingOfHonor #MLW #prowrestlingnews

Between the last episode and this one, the world officially lost a great one in Scott Hall. His impact on "the biz" will be forever imprinted on the sport of professional wrestling. However, when there are endings, there are beginnings. For one, WWE held another round of tryouts in Las Vegas, signing four indy wrestlers including the anticipated Rok-C and "The Motherlover" Jake Tucker. Also, NWA is in the midst of the Crockett Cup as of this publication. MLW is also gearing up for April 1 in Dallas. What ultimatum did Matchmaker Cesar Duran force upon MLW Champion Alex Hammerstone?

Whether it's a "fact of life (dummy)", or only apropos for pro-wrestling, there would be a lot less problems in the world if we all followed this statement. Thankfully, Big E will be okay. Other stuff happened. Comment below!

Ring of Honor's legacy will continue, just not in the same capacity as the once-proud, realism-based promotion used to be. Despite who bought it, I am optimistic about it's future. Speaking of the future of pro-wrestling, Vince McMahon implied on the Pat McAfee show that he is not going anywhere anytime soon. It was his first interview in fifteen years, and it was...well..."stupendous". Like VKM or not, your bias toward him was confirmed, so I'm not going to change your mind about him. Plus, a fan snuck in a question about Cody. If you have a question, just ask!

Sometimes, it might not sound like it. Sometimes, things happen in pro-wrestling that make me not love it. Definitely, the two major promotions are not helping me love it, so I continue to follow MLW and NWA. Cesar Duran has filled the power vacuum created by the downfall of Contra, and now has his sights set on the man who bought Contra down, Alex Hammerstone. Will this end up backfiring? In NWA, the Junior Heavyweight Tournament is underway. Ariya Daivari won with The Magic Carpet Ride, utilizing a prayer rug for the pin. Austin Idol asked a twenty-something Joe Galli about a fifty year old song. I love pro-wrestling!

Like Smashmouth said about WWE Releases, they start coming and they don't stop coming. This round must be the most depressing yet, with the termination of William Regal, Road Dogg, and Samoa Joe, again. The good news is NJPW put together their biggest show ever, Wrestle Kingdom 16, to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. The three day event included a third day of Pro Wrestling NOAH, with Keiji Muto, versus NJPW! It was a great show, even if I didn't follow NJPW as closely as I would have liked this year.

Occupational etiquette dictates that, when you leave a job, you should refrain from speaking in specifics about your exit interview at least either six months after you leave or when you have secured another job...unless you are a professional wrestler. Taking about the promotion you just left is nothing new to pro-wrestling, neither is outright leaving. Two female wrestlers did so respectively this week. In an actual wrestling note, Day 1 was okay, until...of course...the end. However, this time, I get it.

A Christian, an atheist, and a Goth kid walk into a wrestling ring...and had a great match! All Elite Wrestling has been putting together a string of good main event matches on AEW on TNT lately. The rest...meh. WWE Raw was just o.k. The news of the week is embedded in the reviews. Speaking of WWE, I will give a non-specific preview of WWE Day1 at the end of the show. Enjoy and talk back! Thanks to Heel Turn Wrestling for the continued support!

It's the Heel and Face Awards! Do you agree or disagree with my choices? Let me know!

Only one thing to say: WWE sucks.

WARNING: This is going to be the most joyless, harsh, politically-driven show I've ever done. I won't blame you if you want to skip this one. Well, not completely joyless...just listen to the end. If you stick around though, please get connected with me via my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theheelandfacepodcast.

The aftermath of WWE Crown Jewel brought chaos to Smackdown, both kayfabe and real. Find out who is shooting, who is working, who worked themselves into a shoot, or shot themselves into a work (Brother). Plus, I update you on MLW dual champ Alex Hammerstone, and talk a little boxing.

Let's talk about the Kanyon episode of Dark Side Of The Ring, the WWE Draft, and MLW!

Ric Flair made some bad life choices. Tommy Dreamer defended him. Wrong is wrong no matter what.