In this episode of the GSMC Wrestling Laureate, Eric breaks down an action-packed WWE Smackdown as LA Knight successfully defends his U.S. Championship against Andrade. Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes heat up their rivalry in a tense showdown at the Georgia Tech football stadium. Bayley and Naomi both pin Nia Jax, setting up a #1 contender's match for next week. Plus, Kevin Owens teams with The Street Profits to face The Bloodline. Eric previews WWE Raw, discussing Drew McIntyre’s Hell in a Cell clash with CM Punk and Jey Uso’s Intercontinental title shot against Bron Breakker. Eric also dives into Zilla Fatu’s future and The Rock's potential appearance on Hot Ones. Don’t miss this exciting episode!Segment 1: Join Eric on this episode of the GSMC Wrestling Laureate as he recaps a thrilling WWE Smackdown! LA Knight successfully retains his WWE United States Championship against Andrade, while Roman Reigns and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes have a fiery verbal showdown at Georgia Tech's football stadium. Bayley and Naomi both pin Nia Jax, setting up a huge contender’s match next week to decide who will challenge Nia for the WWE Women’s Championship at WWE Bad Blood. Plus, Kevin Owens teams up with The Street Profits to face The Bloodline in an explosive tag team bout. Don't miss this in-depth review of all the top moments from Smackdown! Segment 2: In this episode of the GSMC Wrestling Laureate, Eric previews a massive WWE Monday Night Raw! Drew McIntyre addresses his upcoming Hell in a Cell match against CM Punk at WWE Bad Blood, setting the stage for a brutal showdown. Sami Zayn squares off against Ludwig Kaiser in what promises to be a hard-hitting contest. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Damien Priest and Rhea Ripley seek revenge on The Judgement Day for their betrayal. Plus, “Main Event” Jey Uso battles Bron Breakker for the WWE Intercontinental Championship in a must-see match! Eric dives into all the latest drama and action-packed stories heading into Raw, so don’t miss out! Segment 3: In this episode of the GSMC Wrestling Laureate, Eric explores the breaking news that GCW has pulled Zilla Fatu from all upcoming events, raising speculation about his potential WWE debut. How close is Zilla to stepping into the WWE ring? Could he make his first appearance at WWE Survivor Series? Eric delves into the possibilities surrounding Zilla’s future and whether he will align with his cousin Roman Reigns and the “OTC,” or join forces with the new leader of The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa. With the Bloodline saga continuing to evolve, Zilla Fatu's decision could shape the future of WWE. Segment 4: In this episode of the GSMC Wrestling Laureate, Eric takes a deep dive into Nia Jax’s dominant second reign as WWE Women’s Champion. With her powerful performances and victory as the 2024 Queen of the Ring, Jax seems unbeatable. However, with potential returns from WWE legends like Charlotte Flair, Asuka, and Becky Lynch looming, many are wondering if WWE will cut Nia’s reign short—just like her first title run. Eric discusses whether Jax should hold the championship until WrestleMania and how the returning superstars could pose a threat to her reign. Will Nia Jax's dominance continue, or is her title in jeopardy? Tune in for all the latest insights! Segment 5: In this episode of the GSMC Wrestling Laureate, Eric explores whether The Rock will finally appear on the hit YouTube show Hot Ones. For years, host Sean Evans has tried to get the most electrifying man in sports entertainment to tackle the infamous hot wings challenge. Recently, The Rock teased he would do the show, but with a twist—substituting chicken wings for salmon strips! Eric dives into this fun challenge and gives insight into The Rock’s daily diet and fitness routine. Will The Rock make his long-awaited Hot Ones debut, and could we see a new “salmon strips” trend? Tune in for all the latest on this exciting possibility!If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on any app that carries podcasts. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review, that way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Wrestling Laureate Podcast on the GSMC Sports Network. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast Network Advertise with US: https://gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us/ Website: https://gsmcpodcast.com/gsmc-wrestling-laureate-podcast/ TikTok: @gsmcsportsnetwork Twitch: gsmcsportsnetwork Facebook: gsmcsportsnetwork Instagram: gsmcsportsnetwork X (Twitter): gsmcsportsnet Tumblr: gsmcsportsnetwork Snapchat: gsmcsportsnet LinkedIn: gsmcsportsnetwork Pinterest: gsmcsportsnetwork Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Wrestling Laureate Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Wrestling Laureate Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.
