Best Thoughtful Anarchy Podcasts (2025)

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159. The Folksinging Anarchist Tradition -- Willi Carlisle 57:24

6h ago57:24

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In celebration of his new album Winged Victory, Folksinger Willi Carlisle joins me to discuss the connections between folk music and leftism, especially anarchism. I love all of Willi's albums. Here's his website: https://www.willicarlisle.com/By Graham Culbertson

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AEW Dynamite 6/25/25 Review | Kota Ibushi Gets BIG MATCH Next Week, ATHENA Appears!?!! 1:12:57

24h ago1:12:57

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NO COPS, NO KINGS: Why Cops Don't Belong At Protests 33:01

20h ago33:01

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Why do we say No Cops at Protests — and how does that connect to slogans like No Kings, the role of whiteness, and the politics of liberal victimhood? This video breaks down why trusting police at protests puts movements in danger, how whiteness shapes calls for “safety,” and what abolitionist organizing looks like in practice. "The master's tools …

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Frederation Update, Greatest Match, & Smooching in Hollywood 18:48

1d ago18:48

18:48

On this week's episode of Unsanctioned Thursday, Jeff and I take your questions and answer them only how we can! We talk about taking opportunities to write for WWE, the world of smooching in Hollywood, and an update on my Frederation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts

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Night of Champions Predictions 2025 & Thoughts on AEW Grandslam Mexico 32:57

2d ago32:57

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This weeks episode Jeff and Myself break down the Night of Champions card and we give you our sweet predictions on who will come out as winners! Producer Alex shares his picks as well and we will see who comes out on top after Night of Champions. We also dive into AEW Grandslam Mexico and our thoughts on Goldbergs possible last match. See omnystudi…

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WWE Raw 6/23/25 Review | GOLDBERG Speaks And Cody Rhodes Battles Jey Uso In King Of The Ring! 1:39:24

3d ago1:39:24

1:39:24

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Sound Off 917 - Addressing CRITICISM Of Smackdown Losing An Hour And Moxley/AEW Get SUED! 2:37:18

5d ago2:37:18

2:37:18

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You Asked, We Answered: The Dugout Q&A Episode 43:42

5d ago43:42

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In this special Q&A episode, we answer your questions — from how we started The Dugout and what Black anarchism means to us, to the radical thinkers shaping our politics and what keeps us grounded in the midst of it all. Tune in for behind-the-scenes reflections. 🖤 Want to send in a question for the next one? Join us on Patreon to be part of future…

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WWE Smackdown 6/20/25 Review | John Cena Delivers PIPE BOMB TO CM Punk 14 Years Later! 2:42:17

6d ago2:42:17

2:42:17

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Astrology Forecast | Austin Coppock | H2 2025 1:22:10

6d ago1:22:10

1:22:10

I spent way too much time trying to shoehorn a Warhammer 40K reference into this episode title, and it devolved into something that would make a Chaos Marine blush. So we're keeping it professional (kinda) and diving straight into the space weather for 2025's back 9. Watch along on YouTube here, if you like. This is what we cover. Space Baby Update…

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AEW Grand Slam Mexico 2025 Review | ARENA MEXICO Debut And Mercedes Adds ANOTHER Title! 2:16:31

8d ago2:16:31

2:16:31

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer! MYBOOKIE - Visit http://www.MyBookie.ag and use code SOLOMONSTER to boost your bankroll when you make a deposit! Solomonster reviews the Grand Slam Mexico edition of AEW Dynamite from Arena Mexico with Mercedes Mone claiming yet another championship, a specta…

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WWE Raw 6/16/25 Review | GOLDBERG RETURNS And A Freak Injury To Liv Morgan RUINS Plans? 2:40:07

10d ago2:40:07

2:40:07

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The Return of Gaz Reynolds! 1:08:30

11d ago1:08:30

1:08:30

On this episode we talk to our old friend - international superstar Gaz Reynolds!! We talk about his new tracks - Blow My Mind and She's Mine) and the world they're being released into. It's crazy!!! If you haven't heard any of our past episodes, you can check them out here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/230721/episodes/16274937-gaz-reynolds-fou…

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HOW TO PROTEST: What To Know, Bring, and How To Stay Safe 27:57

13d ago27:57

27:57

This video breaks down everything you need to know to show up, stay safe, and resist with power and purpose. Whether you’re heading to your first action or helping organize one, this guide covers protest safety, de-escalation, digital security, legal prep, and more. ✅ FREE ZINES on Direct Action: https://www.sproutdistro.com/catalog/zines/direct-ac…

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EPISODE 374: A REAL MUNSON (KINGPIN 96’ Film Review) 2:21:10

13d ago2:21:10

2:21:10

Chris Pawlak returns to discuss one of his favorite 90’s comedy’s, ‘KINGPIN’. Tune in to hear updates for the ‘READY OR NOT, HERE I COME’ sequel, ‘FRIENDSHIP’, ‘BRING HER BACK’ and so much more. Thank you for listening. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.By Wesley Swanson & Ryan Jiminez

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They Broke Upon This Fortress Like Waves Upon Rock 39:01

14d ago39:01

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I've been revisiting Ursula K. Le Guin's brilliant essay "The Child and the Shadow". Le Guin was defending fantasy against the sterile modernism of her era—but what happens when that defence needs to evolve? We're no longer fighting a battle between "good" and "bad" fantasy. Instead, we're caught in something potentially more insidious: the tension…

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Lessons From LA’s Fight Against ICE 30:07

15d ago30:07

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In this episode, explore what’s happening in LA during the recent ICE raids and protests, the brutal tactics ICE and the police are using—tear gas, rubber bullets, mass detentions—and how communities are fighting back. These raids are more than just law enforcement—they’re psychological warfare, and they’re happening all over the country. Let’s tal…

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AEW Dynamite 6/11/25 Review | Ospreay/Swerve MEGA MATCH And New UNIFIED TITLE Unveiled! 2:10:22

15d ago2:10:22

2:10:22

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158. Tolkien's Romantic Anarchy -- Meredith Veldman 1:01:49

16d ago1:01:49

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Everyday Anarchism goes back to where it all began: the romantic anarchism of J.R.R. Tolkien. Meredith Veldman, author of Fantasy, The Bomb, and the Greening of Britain, joins me to talk about the romantic protest underlying The Lord of the Rings. We discuss the romantic quest for reintegration at the heart of the novels, the appeal that romanticis…

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WWE Money in the Bank 2025 Reactions & Freddie's Baseball Career 32:45

16d ago32:45

32:45

In this episode of Wrestling with Friends, Jeff Dye and I dive deep into our love for baseball, sharing nostalgic stories and comical baseball failings. We discuss the unexpected return of R-Truth, the WWE contracts drama, and our passionate takes on Money in the Bank. From Naomi's surprising win to Seth Rollins' victorious climb, we cover it all. …

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WWE Raw 6/9/25 Review | BEST RAW ALL YEAR With MAJOR Title Change And Cena/Punk Showdown! 3:03:36

17d ago3:03:36

3:03:36

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Sound Off 916 - HONEST REVIEW For Money In The Bank And R-Truth Returns, WORK OR SHOOT? 2:33:02

19d ago2:33:02

2:33:02

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Let the Body Speak: Sex Work, Education & Self-Determination w/ Nia Ola (Part 2) 46:23

20d ago46:23

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The Dugout sits down with writer, educator, and organizer Nia Òla to unpack the radical politics of sex work, consent, and survival under capitalism. Nia guides listeners through the legal, historical, and emotional terrain of erotic labor — from the criminalization of sex work to the cultural obsession with controlling bodies. Together, we interro…

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WWE Smackdown 6/6/25 Review | John Cena SHUTS DOWN R-Truth Chants And King Of The Ring News! 2:20:11

20d ago2:20:11

2:20:11

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer! EXPRESSVPN - Get an extra FOUR MONTHS FREE of the #1 trusted VPN at http://www.expressvpn.com/solomonster Solomonster reviews the final WWE Smackdown before Money in the Bank with John Cena and Logan Paul leaving Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso laying, Cena brilliant…

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EPISODE 373: LOOK OUT FOR ME (QUICK CUTS: VOL. 9) 48:51

21d ago48:51

48:51

Our co-host, Ryan Jiminez returns for a quick but eventful podcast! Tune in as we chat about: MMPR, Barry Jenkins, Alex Garland, MEET THE PARENTS, GTA 6, John Cena, CONSTANTINE 2, BRING HER BACK, FRIDAY THE 13th, TURNSTILE, DEAFHEAVEN, and more. Thank you for listening and stay tuned for updated content. Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.…

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Comeuppance 30:58

22d ago30:58

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On this episode I talk and play music that incorporates weird sounds. That's probably not what you expected, but that's what we specialize in here - the unexpected! Like I never thought society would crumble so quickly but here we are. And I'm not going to sugar coat it for you! There will be zero coats made of sugar in this episode. None! Other th…

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AEW Fyter Fest 6/4/25 Review | "MAJOR" All In Announcement For Kenny Omega Is What We Expected 2:04:40

22d ago2:04:40

2:04:40

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer! EXPRESSVPN - Get an extra FOUR MONTHS FREE of the #1 trusted VPN at http://www.expressvpn.com/solomonster Reviewing the Dynamite portion of AEW Fyter Fest 2025, which was a FOUR-HOUR show with Collision folllowing right after, and I just wasn't waiting around…

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WWE Money in the Bank 2025 Predictions and More! 8:25

22d ago8:25

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This week on Unsanctioned Thursdays, Jeff Dye and I are making our wildest Money in the Bank predictions! Who’s the real underdog? Who’s about to shock the world? We’re breaking down the men’s and women’s matches, picking dark horses, and calling out the biggest moments you can’t miss. Want to make some sweet cash and get the inside scoop? Tune in …

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157. Nietzsche's Twilight of the Idols -- David Hill 55:30

23d ago55:30

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My colleague David Hill rejoins the show to discuss Twilight of the Idols, one of Nietzsche's last works, and one in which Nietzsche directly discusses anarchism. In addition to Nietzsche's putdowns of anarchists, David and I also discuss the ancient Greeks in Nietzsche's thoughts, the unsavory aspects of Nietzsche's philosphy, and Nietsche's attac…

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Shocking Releases, Wrestlers on the Move, & King Ricochet has Something to Say! 31:28

23d ago31:28

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This week on Wrestling with Freddie, Jeff Dye and I break down wild Money in the Bank chaos, R-Truth’s legendary run, Ricochet’s shoutout, and Mariah May’s WWE move. We talk new factions, big promos, and all the drama in wrestling right now. If you love wrestling and good stories, you’re in the right place. Tune in! See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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WWE Raw 6/2/25 Review | CM Punk FAILS To Qualify For MITB But You Won't BELIEVE Who Did! 2:11:08

24d ago2:11:08

2:11:08

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer! EXPRESSVPN - Get an extra FOUR MONTHS FREE of the #1 trusted VPN at http://www.expressvpn.com/solomonster Solomonster reviews WWE Raw before Money in the Bank with more qualifying matches, including an UPSET in the main event with CM Punk, AJ Styles and El Gr…

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Sound Off 915 - BREAKING NEWS On R-Truth GONE From WWE, Ric Flair's Disgraceful Tweet And More 2:24:32

26d ago2:24:32

2:24:32

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer! EXPRESSVPN - Get an extra FOUR MONTHS FREE of the #1 trusted VPN at http://www.expressvpn.com/solomonster As with Sabu's death a few weeks ago, Solomonster is hit with BREAKING NEWS as he's recording on R-Truth announcing he's been released by WWE (or is not …

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WWE Smackdown 5/30/25 Review | John Cena CONFRONTS Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair Returns! 2:38:46

27d ago2:38:46

2:38:46

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Curiosity as Resistance: Nia Òla’s Political Imagination (Part 1) 1:11:18

27d ago1:11:18

1:11:18

In this episode of The Dugout, Jordan and Prince sit down with writer, critic, and cultural theorist Nia Òla for a conversation that cuts through the noise of online discourse and dives deep into the heart of radical education, identity, and political awakening. From growing up in the Bronx to becoming a powerful voice on platforms like TikTok and …

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AEW's Double or Nothing was Complete Anarchy! 18:16

29d ago18:16

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We go over our picks and results of AEW's Double or Nothing PPV. We talk dominance by the Hurt Syndicate. Fans of Ricochet and the Mark Briscoe won't want to miss our breakdown of the jaw-dropping match the just had, and let’s not forget about the insanity of Anarchy in the Arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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AEW Dynamite 5/28/25 Review | FALLOUT From Double Or Nothing, All In Texas Takes Shape! 2:08:16

29d ago2:08:16

2:08:16

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SECURITY CULTURE 101: How Activists Resist State Repression 1:23:05

1M ago1:23:05

1:23:05

What is security culture, and why does every activist and organizer need to learn it? In this video, I break down the basics of security culture: assessing risk, protecting your community, and understanding how the state surveils and represses social movements. From COINTELPRO to Stop Cop City, we explore how movements have survived government targ…

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WWE SNME & is Logan Paul the Best Celebrity Wrestler? 36:28

1M ago36:28

36:28

Welcome to another action-packed episode of 'Wrestling with Friends'! We dive into this week's storylines, discuss Logan Paul's impressive yet polarizing performances, and break down the epic chaos of Monday Night Raw, Friday Night Smackdown, and Saturday Nights Main Event. Plus, we give our takes on the stories unfolding around Jay Uso, and Paul H…

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WWE Raw 5/26/25 Review | One Of The BEST TV MATCHES You'll See All Year And Title Change SPOILED! 2:07:19

1M ago2:07:19

2:07:19

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer! HIMS - Start your FREE online visit today at http://www.hims.com/SOLOMONSTER for your personalized hair loss treatment options! Solomonster reviews WWE Raw on Netflix after Saturday Night's Main Event with the first apperance for Bronson Reed as part of the P…

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AEW Double Or Nothing 2025 Review | MOST INSANE Anarchy In The Arena Ever, Owen Winners! 2:03:18

1M ago2:03:18

2:03:18

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer! HIMS - Start your FREE online visit today at http://www.hims.com/SOLOMONSTER for your personalized hair loss treatment options! Solomonster reviews AEW Double or Nothing 2025 with the most INSANE Anarchy in the Arena match yet, Hangman Page and Mercedes Mone …

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Sound Off 914 - The New Orleans SCREWJOB, Jesse Ventura BURIES Cage Match Finish And More! 2:08:56

1M ago2:08:56

2:08:56

Support our sponsor this week by using the link below for the exclusive Solomonster offer! HIMS - Start your FREE online visit today at http://www.hims.com/SOLOMONSTER for your personalized hair loss treatment options! It's a BUSY WEEKEND with final predictions for NXT Battleground, including the TNA title match with Joe Hendry and Trick Williams, …

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WWE Smackdown 5/23/25 Review | SHOCK RETURN For The Wyatt Sicks And MITB Qualifiers! 2:15:55

1M ago2:15:55

2:15:55

Solomonster reviews WWE Smackdown before Saturday Night's Main Event with the return of the Wyatt Sicks on Bray Wyatt's birthday, two more Money in the Bank qualifiers, R-Truth addresses his upcoming match with John Cena and the first match announced for Worlds Collide with WWE talent against AAA talent. *** Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitte…

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When Black Rage Is Criminalized: Rodney Hinton Jr and Revolutionary Justice 44:33

1M ago44:33

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In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Ryan Hinton, an 18-year-old Black teenager from Cincinnati who was fatally shot by police on May 1, 2025, during a foot chase. Police allege that Ryan was armed and posed a threat; however, body camera footage leaves critical questions unanswered, prompting his family to initiate an independent inve…

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Anxious Ceiling Fans 30:58

1M ago30:58

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This episode marks the world premiere of my Shatner-style theme song which was Shatner-voiced by none other than Mike Paine, international voice actor extraordinaire. Nothing but the best here. This is the kind of thing that's going to give this podcast the shot in the arm it so richly deserves. I didn't have a guest on this episode so I read from …

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AEW Dynamite 5/21/25 Review | TREMENDOUS Segment With Ospreay/Hangman, Mercedes On Athena 1:32:46

1M ago1:32:46

1:32:46

Solomonster reviews the final AEW Dynamite before Double or Nothing with an incredible face-off between Will Ospreay and Hangman Adam Page, MJF making it official with the Hurt Syndicate and Anarchy in the Arena being given away for free to close out the show. But he also doles out some truth on Anthony Bowens and Mercedes Mone speaks out on wantin…

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AEW Double or Nothing 2025 Predictions 14:42

1M ago14:42

14:42

With Double or Nothing coming up, Jeff and I discuss the matches, the stories going into them, and we predict who would be the winners coming out of Arizona this weekend. As always we remind you that we record earlier in the week and the potential for more matches to be added is there along with card changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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156. Bauhaus and the Anarchic City -- Robin Schuldenfrei 1:06:33

1M ago1:06:33

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Robin Schuldenfrei joins me to discuss her new book Objects in Exile, which is about the many afterlives of the Bauhaus school and its practitioners. Robin and I particularly focus on the relationship between Bauhaus and city planning, especially focusing on Chicago and the work of Ludwig Hilberseimer. Key questions include: How can societies ensur…

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The Cosmic Codex — Relaunch Invocation 10:10

1M ago10:10

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A New Geometry is Unfolding In this short invocation, Arabella Thais reopens The Cosmic Codex, introducing a new structure and renewed philosophical intent. No longer a loosely episodic offering, the Codex now unfolds in carefully curated arcs—each one a thematic deep dive, designed as an initiation into a different facet of time, consciousness, an…

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The Rise of Punk, the Fall of Jey Uso? 31:11

1M ago31:11

31:11

This week Jeff Dye returns to join me as we dive deep into the world of wrestling. We cover everything from CM Punk's promo skills to the love fest we are having with Bron and Seth Rollins. Tune in as we dissect the ongoing storylines like only we can, and give you our opinions on the upcoming WWE's Saturday Nights Main Event special. See omnystudi…

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WWE Raw 5/19/25 Review | Kairi Sane Returns, TERRIBLE Zoey Stark Injury In MITB Qualifier 1:42:14

1M ago1:42:14

1:42:14

Solomonster reviews WWE Raw for May 19th (!!!) before Saturday Night's Main Event with a surprise CM Punk appearance, two more MITB qualifying matches including the return of Kairi Sane and one disgusting injury for Zoey Stark that really killed the mood. Best wishes to her. *** Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion: http:…

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