<p>Welcome back to the <strong>Wrestling Outlet</strong>, your go-to source for the highs, the lows, and the weirdness of the squared circle. This week, we’re balancing the heavy weight of reality with the future of the industry.</p><p><strong>Boxman</strong> kicks things off on a somber note, taking a moment to reflect on the recent tragedies that have happened around the globe. Once <strong>Smark</strong> joins the booth, the engines rev up as we dive into a packed news cycle:</p><p><strong>The Hardcore Goodbye:</strong> We discuss the shocking news of <strong>Mick Foley</strong> officially severing ties with WWE. What does this mean for the &quot;Hardcore Legend’s&quot; legacy and his future appearances?</p><p><strong>The Long Goodbye:</strong> As the clock ticks on <strong>John Cena’s retirement</strong>, we look at the latest updates on his farewell tour.</p><p><strong>Dynasty in the North:</strong> AEW announces <strong>Dynasty 2026</strong> for April 12 in <strong>Vancouver, British Columbia</strong>. We break down what this means for the Canadian market.</p><p><strong>Royal Rumble’s New Rhythm:</strong> WWE is shaking up the schedule with a <strong>2 p.m. ET start time</strong> for the 2026 Royal Rumble. Is the afternoon slot the new gold standard for Premium Live Events?</p><p><strong>The Merger War:</strong> The <strong>Warner Bros. Discovery</strong> board has officially snubbed <strong>Paramount’s</strong> offer, labeling it &quot;inferior&quot; compared to a potential <strong>Netflix</strong> merger. We talk about the massive implications for wrestling broadcasting rights.</p><p><strong>From the Ring to the Screen:</strong> Rising star <strong>Ricky Saints</strong> is set to appear on Season 3 of the CW’s <em>Wild Cards</em>. Is he the next crossover sensation?</p><p><strong>The Rankings Are In:</strong> We dissect <strong>Sports Illustrated’s End-of-Year Pro Wrestling Rankings</strong>. Who got snubbed, and who actually earned their spot?</p><p><strong>The Hypothetical:</strong> In our &quot;Only on the Outlet&quot; segment, we debate which wrestlers have the voice, the charisma, and the... <em>stamina</em> to be the absolute best at <strong>phone sex</strong>. (It gets weird, folks.)</p><p><strong>The Recap:</strong> A quick-fire breakdown of this week’s <strong>AEW Dynamite</strong>.</p><p>To all our listeners, thank you for sticking with us through another year of slams and storylines. <strong>Merry Christmas</strong> to you and yours!</p><p>Check us out live every Thursday at 9:30 PM E</p><p>Live on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingoutletpod"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingoutletpod</u></a></p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-sheet-dudes/id1471552947?uo=4"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-sheet-dudes/id1471552947?uo=4</u></a></p><p>Google Podcasts: <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMzYwMzg2NS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk"><u>https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMzYwMzg2NS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk</u></a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dirtsheetdudes/"><u>https://www.facebook.com/wrestlingoutlet/</u></a></p><p>Twitter: @wrestlingoutlet</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]"><u>[email protected]</u></a><u></u></p><p>Totally Inappropriate Team Sports - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TotallyInappropriateTeamSports"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@TotallyInappropriateTeamSports</u></a></p><p><br></p>