Brian Maxwell joins Shaz in the Gorilla Room for a conversation about something both lads care deeply about — Irish professional wrestling.

From packed community halls to breakout stars making names for themselves internationally, the episode looks at what makes the Irish wrestling scene unique and why it continues to produce standout talent.

Along the way, the lads discuss wrestlers that casual fans may never have heard of, who stands out in today’s scene, and what separates certain performers from the rest.

Whether you already follow the scene or are completely new to it, this is a good place to start.

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A slightly different podcast this week.

With Morro laid up in hospital and the other lads away galavanting, Shane sits down with Kilkenny councillor Maurice Shortall to discuss his call for the Irish government to explore the possibility of bringing WrestleMania to Ireland.

The discussion looks at why Maurice believes a WrestleMania event could be a major opportunity for Irish tourism and the wider economy, and whether Ireland could realistically position itself to host one of the biggest events in entertainment.

The original story, broken by Shane for KCLR

, was picked up internationally by outlets including Sports Illustrated and much of the wrestling media, although often without credit to the original reporting.

Shane also puts forward questions submitted by listeners through the Wrestling Fan Wrestling Show Discord, including the obvious one: could WrestleMania genuinely happen in Ireland?

Side note: the recording was repeatedly interrupted by internet issues, so the audio quality is rough in places, but hopefully the conversation is still worth hearing.

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Shaz and Morro are back in the Gorilla Room for a follow-up to last week’s release discussion, this time reacting to the latest names quietly added to WWE.com’s alumni section.

The big shock is the departure of The New Day members Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, alongside MFT members JC Mateo and Tonga Loa.

But this episode isn’t really about the individual releases. Instead, the lads focus on the wider business direction of WWE under TKO Group Holdings, and what the company’s current approach means for professional wrestling as a whole.

How sustainable is the system WWE now operates under? What happens when major stars are cycled out more aggressively? And what impact does all of this have on independent wrestling, where fewer promotions exist as genuine alternatives for released talent?

A broader discussion about modern wrestling economics, talent development, and whether the industry is entering a very different era.

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