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Several TNA talent were pulled from major matches involving AEW talent, and TNA President Carlos Silva looks stupid, and LIED ABOUT WHY. 

TNA President Carlos Silva says it’s due to “partner conflicts,” but multiple reports and talent reactions suggest there’s more going on behind the scenes. Matches like Nic Nemeth vs MJF and Leon Slater vs Ricochet were already set before being abruptly canceled, with talent finding out at the last minute.

Now there’s growing concern this isn’t a one-off, but a shift toward TNA talent no longer working AEW wrestlers at all. Between backstage frustration, lost opportunities, and conflicting explanations, this situation is quickly becoming a much bigger story.

On today's Off The Script:
🎙️Why TNA talent were pulled from AEW matches
🎙️Silva’s explanation vs what’s being reported
🎙️Talent reaction, including Nemeth and MJF
🎙️What this means for AEW vs TNA going forward

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Chris Jericho speaks… and, and brings back THE LIST to AEW. 

After shocking the wrestling world with his return last week, Chris Jericho addresses AEW for the first time in nearly a year, and he is back to wrestle...Ricochet at AEW Dynasty. 

Also, after interviewing with Jonathan Coachman, and Vince Russo yesterday in a highly anticipated sit-down, Tony Khan delivers one of the most boring episodes of his flagship show before a PPV in 7 years of AEW. 

Tonight's AEW Dynamite Review (4/8/26)
🎙️Darby Allin and Andrade colliding in a high-stakes matchup
🎙️Chris Jericho’s first promo back and his first match back at AEW Dynasty
🎙️Omega, and MJF speak before AEW Dynasty
🎙️Kyle Fletcher vacates the AEW TNT Championship
🎙️Willow Nightingale defends the TBS Title against Queen Aminata

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On this week’s episode of The Two Count with Jonathan Coachman, we break down the biggest stories across WWE and AEW, including major WrestleMania developments, controversial promos, and fan reactions across the wrestling world.

We start with the fallout from Cody Rhodes’ off-script promo on SmackDown, and whether it added real emotion to the WrestleMania build or exposed cracks in WWE’s creative direction.

We also discuss the reveal of Pat McAfee as the mystery call, and whether WWE delivered on the hype or left fans underwhelmed.

Over in AEW, Chris Jericho makes his return, raising questions about whether AEW continues to rely too heavily on established names instead of building new stars.

We also break down the situation surrounding Mercedes Moné vacating her final championship, and why many fans are frustrated with how AEW is handling one of its biggest stars.

Elsewhere, Carmelo Hayes remains without a clear WrestleMania direction, and we debate whether WWE is missing a major opportunity with one of its fastest-rising talents.

We also take a closer look at the reaction to Peter Rosenberg’s comments on “suicide dives”, and whether the backlash reflects a larger divide in how fans view modern wrestling.

Plus, we discuss Dave Meltzer’s comparison of Kendal Grey to Sasha Banks, and whether the comparison is fair or completely off-base.

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WWE feels like it’s breaking from the inside… and it’s all happening right before WrestleMania 42.

Pat McAfee’s shocking role in the Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton feud wasn’t a creative decision. Reports say it came straight from TKO CEO Ari Emanuel, with McAfee originally turning the idea down before eventually agreeing to it. The move was driven by corporate strategy, ESPN synergy, and ticket sales… not storytelling.

That decision has created real tension backstage.

Cody Rhodes’ promo on SmackDown? Not on the run sheet. Said to be “from the hip” and fueled by legitimate frustration with TKO inserting itself into WrestleMania storylines. Meanwhile, talent reaction to McAfee being added has been mixed at best, with some feeling Rhodes is now forced to carry unnecessary weight heading into the biggest match of the year

Then CM Punk took it even further on Raw.

Calling out Roman Reigns, The Rock, Pat McAfee, and even Ari Emanuel directly, Punk went after ticket prices and corporate decisions on live TV, echoing real frustration from both fans and talent. WWE is reportedly now considering lowering ticket prices, suggesting what Punk said may not have been just storyline

So the question is simple…

Are we watching a storyline… or the beginning of a WWE vs TKO power struggle playing out on television?

ALSO ON TONIGHT’S TUESDAY NIGHT TITANS:
🎙️WrestleMania 42 full card revealed for Night 1 & Night 2
🎙️Seth Rollins vs Gunther was a last-minute, heavily debated creative decision
🎙️Mercedes Moné now holds ZERO championships after vacating her APAC Women's Title
🎙️Chris Jericho returns to AEW and may have signed a new deal
🎙️Peter Rosenberg sparks backlash over “suicide dive” comments
🎙️Dave Meltzer compares Kendal Grey and Mercedes Mone as sparks online debate
🎙️AEW Dynasty Preview & Predictions

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CM Punk unleashed hell, in what fans are claiming is his NEW PIPEBOMB promo in 2026, as he SHOOTS on Ari Emanuel, Pat McAfee being brought in, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and TKO hiking ticket prices to where it's virtually unaffordable. 

After Friday Night SmackDown, and WWE introducing Pat McAfee to the Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton situation, WWE did some HEAVY damage control on WWE Raw tonight, by sending CM Punk out there to unleash the frustration felt by many regarding several problems plaguing WWE including Pat McAfee himself, Ari Emanuel, TKO, The Rock, Ticket Prices, and of course Roman Reigns. What does it all mean, and are we all being "worked" for some massive grand plan to be revealed at WrestleMania?

📋 WWE Raw 4//6/26 Review:
🎙️Seth Rollins vs Gunther WrestleMania build continues
🎙️Gunther’s attack on Rollins and lack of storyline explanation
🎙️Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi contract signing
🎙️CM Punk's PIPEBOMB 2.0
🎙️LA Knight goes one on one with Austin Theory
🎙️Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY take on B-Fab and Michin from SmackDown
🎙️Rey Mysterio returns and gets his WrestleMania match

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