In this episode of GSMC Wrestling Laureate, Eric dives deep into the latest WWE Smackdown, where Cody Rhodes challenges Solo Sikoa to a steel cage match, Bayley defeats Tiffany Stratton due to Nia Jax’s interference, and The Bloodline triumphs in an intense 8-man tag match. Plus, get a preview of WWE Monday Night Raw and all the drama ahead! We also review AEW All Out, discussing the extreme violence and controversial moments that sparked fan backlash. Finally, Eric previews Netflix’s new Vince McMahon docu-series, highlighting the ups and downs of the former WWE Chairman. Don’t miss this action-packed episode!

Segment 1: In this episode of GSMC Wrestling Laureate, Eric breaks down all the highlights from WWE Smackdown! WWE Champion Cody Rhodes extends an invitation to Solo Sikoa, only to discover they’re headed for an epic steel cage match next week. Bayley takes advantage of a distraction from Nia Jax to secure a win against Tiffany Stratton. Plus, Giovanni Vinci’s debut gets derailed, and Kevin Owens triumphs in a triple threat match against Austin Theory and Grayson Waller. To top it off, The Bloodline dominates in an 8-man tag match, overcoming the team of DIY and The Street Profits. Tune in for all the action and analysis! 

Segment 2: Get ready for an action-packed episode of GSMC Wrestling Laureate as Eric previews WWE Monday Night Raw! Dominik Mysterio faces off against the high-flying Dragon Lee in a highly anticipated matchup. Plus, the Pure Fusion Collective clashes with Lyra Valkyria, Zelina Vega, and a mystery partner in an intense 6-woman tag team bout. The chaos continues with The Wyatt Sicks going to war against American Made in a brutal 8-on-8 street fight. Finally, who will secure a shot at the Intercontinental Championship? Jey Uso, Bron Strowman, Pete Dunn, and Ilja Dragunov battle it out in a high-stakes fatal 4-way match. Don't miss Eric’s full preview of the night’s excitement! 

Segment 3: In this episode of GSMC Wrestling Laureate, Eric previews the highly anticipated Netflix docu-series on former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. Dive into the dramatic history of WWE under McMahon's leadership, from his revolutionary ideas that transformed wrestling into a global phenomenon to the controversies that plagued his career. Explore the ups, the downs, and all the behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the world of professional wrestling. Eric dissects the impact McMahon had on WWE, the legacy he left behind, and the fallout from the scandals. Don’t miss this in-depth preview of what promises to be a riveting series on one of wrestling's most polarizing figures! 

Segment 4: In this episode of GSMC Wrestling Laureate, Eric dives deep into the explosive results from AEW All Out! From the brutal, high-stakes cage match between Swerve Strickland and Hangman Adam Page to Bryan Danielson’s victory over Jack Perry, it was a night full of hard-hitting action. But the chaos didn’t stop there—Jon Moxley, The Bastard PAC, and Claudio Castegnoli unleashed a vicious post-match assault on Danielson, sending shockwaves through the AEW roster. Eric breaks down all the match highlights, the intense rivalries, and what these results mean for the future of AEW. 

Segment 5: In this episode of GSMC Wrestling Laureate, Eric addresses the heated controversy surrounding AEW All Out. With AEW pushing the limits of PG-13, some fans feel the event crossed a line, nearing a Rated R spectacle. Eric examines the extreme spots that had people talking, including Jon Moxley suffocating Bryan Danielson and Swerve Strickland stabbing Hangman Adam Page, followed by a shocking syringe spot. The brutal nature of these moments left many fans outraged, with one even launching a petition to end AEW programming altogether after the violent pay-per-view. Was AEW All Out too extreme, or was it simply pushing the boundaries of storytelling? 

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