Episode 545 - By the Power of Grayskull! (MOTUFest 2026)

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The 1980’s created a calvacade of awesome movies, TV shows, toys and cartoons. He Man and the Masters of the Universe was a staple of this time period. On this episode of The PVDcast, you will hear about my journey to MOTUFest, a convention held in Cincinnati showcasing MOTU and other old school toys. Additionally, you will hear, many creators showcasing their projects too. (See below)

• Eric Bryson – IG: @OKericbryson
• Robert Sutton – IG: @toyetic40s
• Lamont Hunt – IG: @dakotakid76
• Tim Ellis – GiantLeapToys.com
• Jack Olesker – jackolesker.com

Episode 544 – State of Pro Wrestling Special: Territories Part Two (Gerald Glassford)

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Much like a king who rules over their fiefdom, wrestling promoters acted the same way when it comes to protecting their territories. I am once again joined by Gerald Glassford of the Pop Culture Cosmos podcast to discuss another installment of the State of Pro Wrestling: Territories. In our first edition of this series, we focused on our fandom, superstars, hot feuds and everything that made us love that territory. Using these same elements, we selected four new territories to discuss for this go-round. Portland (PNW), Florida and both UWFs will be highlighted in our conversation.

Episode 543 – State of Pro Wrestling - News, News & More News! (Gerald Glassford)

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It has been a busy news week in the world of pro wrestling. Several large events happened that could impact the industry. On the newest episode of The PVDcast, Gerald Glassford (from the Pop Culture Cosmos) joins me to discuss these happenings. We will recap results from AEW’s All In and chat about how AEW can capitalize on their newfound momentum. Also, we will give an overview of the recent NXT event and predict how things might shake out after Sunday Night’s Main Event. Throw in some news regarding AAA’s TripleMania and you have one newsworthy episode.

Episode 542 - I Respect You Booker Man (Gerald Glassford)

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The booker is a very important position in pro wrestling. They are the individuals who make matches happen. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Gerald Glassford from the Pop Culture Cosmos podcast. Using a great online game called 5 Star Booker (https://5starbooker.com/), Gerald and I will try to book a dream card. We shall select location for the event and build a roster of wrestlers from all different eras. Additionally, we can promote gimmick matches, all in the hopes of gaining the highest score.

Episode 541 - State of Pro Wrestling Special - The Power of the Promo (Gerald Glassford)

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In the world of wrestling, promoting the next big match is crucial to a company’s bottom line. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Gerald Glassford, from the Pop Culture Cosmos, to discuss several topics related to promos, as they are called in the industry. What are some memorable promos that one might call their favorite? Who gave some of the best promos in wrestling and who gave some of the worst? Grab a microphone, stare into the camera and get ready to for us to entice you to hear this episode!

Episode 540 - WWE SummerSlam Review 2026 (Ringside Rand)

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SummerSlam is the annual summertime WWE event that is a favorite of many folks. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Ringside Rand of The Pro Wrestling Pundits to discuss the results of SummerSlam. We will analyze what matches lived up to the hype and what ramifications came out of the results. Plus, what surprises shocked us the most and how those surprises will impact future storylines. We will also run down who might be on the rise on their respective brands and much more!

Episode 539 - Alpha Cat (Chris Mancini)

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The word, multifaceted, means having many different parts or divisions. This word describes my guest on PVDcast #539, Chris Mancini. He is the force behind White Cat Entertainment which produces many comics, short films and podcasts. We discuss Chris’s newest project, Alpha Cat #2, a fun space adventure that is favored by both adults and children. Get the details on the origin of Alpha Cat, the current Kickstarter (which has already been funded) and the overall creative process for the comic. But that’s not all! Chris and I talk about White Cat’s various other media projects such as their catalog of short films and podcasts.

Episode 538 – WWE SummerSlam Preview 2026 (Ringside Rand)

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Minnesota will be the epicenter of the wrestling world, as the WWE presents SummerSlam this Saturday and Sunday. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by guest, Ringside Rand (one-half of The Pro Wrestling Pundits) to break down the match card, heated rivalries, and potential show-stealers for WWE’s flagship event of the summer. During the episode, we will analyze each matchup on the official SummerSlam card. Additionally, we will evaluate the build for each of them and analyze the booking logic. Lastly, Rand and I will chat about potential surprise returns and make our predictions as to the winners of the matches.

Episode 537 - State of Pro Wrestling - Redemption not Revolution (Gerald Glassford)

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The wrestling world has had a lot of shake ups in the past few weeks. From new champions being crowned to returning WWE stars to two large events for the big two companies, the news has been quite interesting. To help me analyze all this news, Gerald Glassford, from the Pop Culture Cosmos, joins me as my guest. We will talk about AEW’s upcoming PPV, Redemption and the build to All In. We will also discuss Summer Slam and how Sami Zayn’s World title reign was quite unmemorable. Throw in some Janel Grant news, the recent AJ Styles controversy and firings at ESPN and you have one intellectual (albeit drab) edition of The State of Pro Wrestling.

Episode 536 - Super Action Man! (Jonathan London)

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America is a country founded on the principles of freedom and boundless opportunities. This sentiment is highlighted on the latest episode of The PVDcast, as I am joined by comic creator, Jonathan London. Jonathan is working on Super Action Man, an over-the-top, high octane, action comic that is reminiscent of 80’s action movies with a splash of GI Joe thrown in. Super Action Man’s Kickstarter is a topic of conversation that Jonathan and I discuss, as well as Jonathan’s thoughts on America and how they tie into Super Action Man. We wrap up our chat discussing Jonathan’s other project, Paul London’s Hero of the Prophecy, and his brother’s WWE wrestling career.