Episode 92: The One About WrestleMania XL

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Episode 92: The One About WrestleMania XL

Brian's compiled pod-wrestling's greatest faction to discuss all-things WWE and WrestleMania XL this weekend in Philly

Brian Lennon

Gary McDaniel

John Crimella

, and 3 others

Apr 05, 2024

Cold Open Question of the Week: You can go back in history, to any of the 39 WrestleManias and insert yourself into any match. Which one do you choose and why?

WWE’s two-night WrestleMania is being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. / Source: WWE.com

Ladies and Gentlemen…Introducing!

Name: Brian Lennon

From: Dickson City, Pennsylvania

WrestleMania’s Attended: WrestleMania XXXV, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey1

Name: Gary McDaniel

From: Pinellas Park, Florida

WrestleMania’s Attended: None.

Name: Sean Lennon, Host of the Pro Wrestling Enforcer Podcast

From: Chicago, Illinois

WrestleMania’s Attended: WrestleManias XIX (Safeco Field, Seattle, Wash.), XXII (Allstate Arena, Chicago, Ill.), XXXII (AT&T Stadium, Dallas, Tx.), XXXIII (Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.)

Name: John Crimella, Resident College football (& Wrestling) Expert from the The Tailgators Setup Podcast

From: Largo, Florida

WrestleMania’s Attended: WrestleMania XXXVII - Night One, Tampa, Florida

Name: Paul Lazar

From: Parts Unknown

WresleMania’s Attended: None

Name: Joseph “Tickle H” Lennon (the Randy Orton to our Evolution)

From: Dickson City, Pennsylvania

WrestleMania’s Attended: None.

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Clockwise (L to R): Gary McDaniel, John Crimella, Brian Lennon, Paul Lazar, Sean Lennon, and Joseph Lennon.

Questions for Mania Weekend?

Is WM40 the biggest WrestleMania of all time?

Is the Bloodline Story the greatest pro wrestling story ever told?

Favorite WrestleMania matches of all time?

Does Damian Priest cash in the Money in the Bank briefcase?

Any surprise appearances? Austin? Cena? Stallone? Any of the McMahons?

How much will weather impact the show?

Night One:

Roman Reigns and The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins
Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio
Women’s World Heavyweight Title Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch
WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn
Undisputed Tag Team Titles Six-Pack Ladder Match: Finn Balor & Damian Priest (c) vs. DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Awesome Truth (The Miz & R-Truth) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) vs. Austin Theory & Grayson Waller vs. Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate
Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso
Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Jade Cargill vs. Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Asuka, and Kairi Sane)

Night Two:

Undisputed WWE Universal Title Match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
WWE World Heavyweight Title Match: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
WWE United States Title Triple Threat Match (Night Two per Logan Paul): Logan Paul (c) vs. Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton
WWE Women’s Title Match: IYO SKY (c) vs. Bayley
LA Knight vs. AJ Styles
Philadelphia Street Fight: Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits vs. The Final Testament

Gary’s News of the Weird:

Mistaken Identity: Chelsea Green was mistaken for an escort (not a Ford) one night after being part of the largest gate in the history of RAW. Mandy Rose only has fans!