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On April 15, 2020, WWE's infamous Black Wednesday saw the sudden release of dozens of wrestlers and staff as part of sweeping pandemic-era budget cuts — but where are they now? In this video, we track the post-WWE careers of major names like Rusev, Zack Ryder (Matt Cardona), EC3, and Drake Maverick, exploring how these former WWE stars rebuilt their legacies across AEW, Impact Wrestling, and the independent scene. Join us as we revisit Black Wednesday and uncover what happened to the wrestlers who were let go. ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @SimonMiller316 @WhatCultureWWE For more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dadley Boyz preview tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite and discuss... Spring BreakThru! TWO Championship matches! HUGE Forbidden Door announcements! Who is heading to the Owen Hart Cup finals? Who is the Owen Hart Cup WILDCARD?! ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @AdamWilbourn @MichaelHamflett @MSidgwick @WhatCultureWWE For more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the opposite of "send the fans home happy": the absolute stinkers that closed out Mania. Simon Miller presents 9 Times WWE's WrestleMania Main Event Was The WORST Match... ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @SimonMiller316 @WhatCultureWWE For more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our WWE Raw review as Simon Miller recaps - CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins clashing in the show's main event, Gunther and Jey Uso's final promos before their bout at WrestleMania, Rey Mysterio vs Brutus Creed, Bayley vs Liv Morgan, Karrion Kross vs AJ Styles, Penta vs Finn Balor, and much more... ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @SimonMiller316 @WhatCultureWWE For more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dadley Boyz preview tonight's NXT and discuss... Stand & Deliver go-home show! Who is heading to Mania weekend? The Tag Team Gauntlet! What's Ava's idea? A Parking Lot Fight?! ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @AdamWilbourn @MichaelHamflett @MSidgwick @WhatCultureWWE For more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dadley Boyz chat about what happened on this week's episode of Monday Night RAW, including... Seth Rollins' EPIC Shield callback as he STANDS TALL! Bayley vs. Liv Morgan! HUGE WrestleMania buzz! Karrion Kross steals the show! A Mania match becomes a WAR?! ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @AdamWilbourn @MichaelHamflett @MSidgwick @WhatCultureWWE For more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's wrestling news, including... WWE Just Pulled Off The Mother Of All Callbacks… Triple H: “The Internet Is Not Real Life”! New WrestleMania 41 Title Match? Important Update On Hook’s PUKE?! ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @AdamWilbourn @AndyHMurray @WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's wrestling news, including... WWE WrestleMania 41 Spoilers LEAKED! Drew McIntyre Hurt AGAIN! Tony Khan Announces New ROH Title! Top Star OUT Of ‘Mania?! ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @AdamWilbourn @AndyHMurray @WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dadley Boyz chat about what happened on this week's episode of Friday Night SmackDown, including... Bayley & Lyra Valkyria run the gauntlet! Rey Fenix vs. Berto! Another AMAZING Cody Rhodes promo! More chaos with Tiffany Stratton & Charlotte Flair! Could Randy Orton face Solo Sikoa at Mania?! ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @AdamWilbourn @MichaelHamflett @WhatCultureWWE For more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Michael review AEW Collision and discuss... MAJOR Owen Hart Cup developments! FTR attack Daniel Garcia! Anthony Bowens is BACK! Gates Of Agony challenge The Hurt Syndicate! Nigel McGuinness SAVES Tony Schiavone?! ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @AdamWilbourn @MSidgwick @WhatCultureWWE For more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dadley Boyz preview tonight's Monday Night RAW and discuss... WrestleMania go-home show! What happens with Roman Reigns? AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross! More Mania matches added! Will The Rock show up this week?! ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @AdamWilbourn @MSidgwick @MichaelHamflett @WhatCultureWWE For more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's wrestling news, including... Triple H/CM Punk Disagreement! Cancelled TNA vs. WWE Plans! Missing WWE Star Returning! The Rock & New Japan?! ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @AdamWilbourn @AndyHMurray @WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Miller books EVERYTHING that needs to happen at WWE WrestleMania 41, including John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes, Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton, Jey Uso vs. Gunther, and more... ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @SimonMiller316 @WhatCultureWWE For more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WhatCulture's Andrew Pollard speaks to rising TNA star Leon Slater on TNA's connection with UK fans, growing up a TNA kid, his INSANE global schedule, innovating the Swanton 450, getting to work with his heroes the Hardys, facing Matt or Jeff, and more... ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @CulturedLeftPeg @WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's wrestling news, including... WWE Match Ends In REAL SHOOT! Brock Lesnar Update! Good News From Stratton & Flair! Where Is Alexa Bliss?! ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @AndyHMurray @WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wrestling Timelines is a brand new series from WhatCulture Wrestling, presented by Simon Miller, covering some of the most impactful and important happenings in wrestling history from the beginning to the end. In the first episode, we cover The Rock vs. 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin, one of the biggest feuds in WWE history, including every major milestone, match, and event. Enjoy the ride... ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @SimonMiller316 @WhatCultureWWE For more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Raw after WrestleMania is traditionally THE destination for returns and debuts in WWE. Adam and Andy run through the top picks for 2025, including Rusev, Becky Lynch, and more... ENJOY! Follow us on Twitter: @AdamWilbourn @AndyHMurray @WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our WWE SmackDown review as Simon Miller recaps: 0:00 Kevin Owens 1:10 Randy Orton and Nick Aldis 4:18 Womens Tag Team Gauntlett 8:04 Charlotte Flair & Tiffany Stratton 9:01 Drew McIntyre and Damien Priest 10:54 Men's Tag Teams 11:53 Rey Fenix vs Berto 13:19 Roxanne Perez & Tiffany Stratton 13:59 CM Punk & Paul Heyman 14:24 Chelsea Green vs Zelina Vega 16:09 Naomi & Jade Cargill 16:40 Cody Rhodes 19:15 Next Week's SmackDown 19:31 Roxanne Perez vs Tiffany Stratton 20:40 Randy Orton & LA Knight vs Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's wrestling news: 0:00 Rundown 0:18 Charlotte Flair & Tiffany Stratton Update 5:56 Kevin Owens Injury Update 8:40 Bryan Danielson Injury Update Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Questions ANSWERED WrestleMania Hidden Gems! Best/Worst WWE Eras Ever! AEW Wrestlers As Football Players! Being A Tough Guy In Wrestling! What Old Take Makes Us CRINGE?! @MSidgwick @MichaelHamflett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.