Wrestling fans, get ready for the ultimate Saturday night feast. Episode 750 of Wrestling Uncensored broke down what promises to be an absolutely stacked weekend of professional wrestling action, with both WWE’s inaugural Wrestlepalooza and AEW’s All Out taking place today. Dave and Ben Simon delivered their trademark no-nonsense analysis of both shows, and let me tell you – this weekend is either going to make us all feel like wrestling gods or leave us completely Paloozed out.
That’s the thing about wrestling in 2025 – we’ve got more content than we know what to do with. But when you’ve got John Cena potentially facing Brock Lesnar in what could be both men’s final match, alongside Hangman Adam Page trying to reclaim his throne from Jon Moxley, you make time. You become a Wrestle Palooza for the weekend.
Watch Wrestling Uncensored live tonight at 10 PM ET after Wrestlepalooza on YouTube, Rumble, Twitter, Twitch, Kick, and DLive.
WWE Wrestlepalooza: The Corporate Machine Rolls On
Let’s start with the WWE side of things, because honestly, it’s the more compelling card despite my general disgust with everything TKO is doing to professional wrestling these days. “It’s a wrestling Palooza weekend. Palooza,” Dave declared, coining what might be the perfect term for this weekend’s overwhelming slate of matches.
The show kicks off with John Cena versus Brock Lesnar, and brother, I’ve got complicated feelings about this one. On one hand, you’ve got Cena on his farewell tour – and there’s something poetic about him potentially getting revenge on Lesnar after all these years. On the other hand, you’ve got Brock, who, honestly, I wish would just disappear forever.
“Like the fact that he’s around… given the allegations, whether they’re true or not, I mean, they’re still out there and still being alleged in court,” Dave noted about Lesnar’s controversial return. That’s exactly my problem with WWE right now – they’ll bring back anybody if they think it’ll make them money, regardless of the baggage.
I’m picking Cena to win this one, and here’s why: if this really is both men’s final match, let the good guy go out on top. Fuck Brock. Cena has had the better career and the better legacy, and deserves to end this rivalry the right way.
The Usos Return vs. The Vision
The tag team division gets spotlight treatment with the Usos reuniting to take on Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker – aka “The Vision” because Seth Rollins is the Visionary. Get it? Sometimes WWE’s creative team operates at a third-grade level, and that’s being generous.
“They’re called The Vision. The Vision. Because he’s the Visionary?” Ben asked, perfectly capturing how lazy this naming convention really is. The weird part is that Seth isn’t even really involved with these guys anymore. He’s too busy with his CM Punk program, actually, to lead his supposed faction.
I’m taking The Vision here because the Usos have been shown having internal problems, with Jimmy and Jey bickering over LA Knight like schoolchildren. It’s the same storyline they always do – one Uso likes someone, the other doesn’t, rinse and repeat.
Mixed Tag Excellence: Punk & AJ vs. Seth & Becky
Now this is where things get interesting. CM Punk and AJ Lee against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch – and that promo they did on Raw this week was genuinely excellent television.
“Seth’s comedic timing was very good,” Dave observed, and he’s absolutely right. When Becky said she’s the greatest of all time and Punk responded with “No one says that,” Seth’s immediate comeback of “I say it all the time!” was perfectly delivered.
But here’s what bothered me about the whole thing: AJ Lee is one of the greatest women’s wrestlers of all time, and her comeback is framed entirely around being Punk’s wife. “This feels like… She’s Punk’s wife. She may do this stuff with Bayley, and then she may do… But she’s coming back as Punk’s wife.”
That’s a disservice to AJ as a performer. She deserves her own comeback moment that’s about her accomplishments, not her marriage. But WWE’s gonna WWE, and they’ll take the easy story over the right story every time.
I’m picking Punk and AJ to win because AJ needs to look strong in her return, and they can protect everyone with the right booking.
The Championship Matches: Iyo Sky vs. Stephanie Vaquer and Cody vs. Drew
The vacant women’s world championship match between Iyo Sky and Stephanie Vaquer could steal the show. “This might be like the match of the night. The wrestlers could be a spirited contest,” Dave predicted, and I agree completely.
I’m going with Stephanie Vaquer to win here. She’s clearly being positioned for bigger things, and with Rhea Ripley waiting in the wings for Crown Jewel in Australia, it makes more sense to have Rhea challenge Stephanie than have another Rhea vs. Iyo program.
As for Cody Rhodes defending against Drew McIntyre – come on now. There’s no heat to this feud whatsoever. Drew calling Cody a “keyboard warrior” feels like creative pulling insults from 2016 Twitter. “Drew’s like, you’re a corporate champion. Yeah. And Cody’s like, I’ll see you on the first-ever ESPN show on WWE PLE. And I’m like, yeah, Drew’s got you there, doesn’t he, Cody?”
Drew’s not wrong about Cody being the corporate champion. The problem is WWE wants us to think being corporate is good now, when it used to be the most heel thing you could be. Stone Cold stunning the boss was cool. Cody being best friends with Triple H is not.
Cody retains because, of course, he does.
AEW All Out: When Too Much Becomes Way Too Much
Now let’s talk about AEW All Out, and boy oh boy, what a mountain of a card this is. Thirteen matches total, which is exactly the kind of booking you get from someone who doesn’t know when to stop.
“It’s another overblown show with 13 matches total… It’s like a guy’s booking this who doesn’t know when to stop. It’s like, let’s just put as much as we can. Let’s just fit everything,” Dave observed, and that’s the Tony Khan problem in a nutshell.
Remember when pay-per-views were special because they were focused? When you had five or six matches that all mattered? Now we get these marathon shows that test your endurance more than your enthusiasm.
The Matches That Actually Matter
Let’s cut through the nonsense and focus on what’s worth watching:
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage vs. FTR – It’s in Toronto, brother. Edge and Christian have to win in their hometown. Unless AEW wants to pull some typical heel bullshit and have them lose for “heat,” but come on. Even Tony Khan isn’t that stupid. Right? Right?
Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin (Coffin Match) – This is going to be violent as hell, and Darby’s probably going to try to die again. “Darby may get seriously injured in this one. So you got to see, you got to see the car crash. It’s a coffin match. It’s going to be good.” I’m taking Darby because this feels like his ascension up the card, but Moxley’s going to try to murder him in the process.
Mark Briscoe vs. MJF (Tables and Tacks) – I like Mark Briscoe’s chances here. AEW wants to elevate him to be their next “man of the people” character, and MJF can afford the loss without it hurting his status. Plus, it’s a gimmick match, so MJF can lose without looking weak.
Hangman Adam Page vs. Kyle Fletcher – Hangman retains because he’s one of the best champions in the business right now. Kyle Fletcher is talented but still looks like a kid among grown men. He needs time to develop that presence to be a top guy.
Toni Storm vs. Jamie Hayter vs. Kris Statlander vs. Thekla – I got Tony… I mean, Toni Storm retaining here. “There’s no point ever in taking the belt off Toni Storm… It’s the thing that AEW’s got, keeping the lights on. Like any interest is what Toni Storm is up to.” She’s their best women’s champion, and there’s no reason to change that now.
The Matches Nobody Asked For
Then you’ve got the matches that make you question what Tony Khan is thinking:
The Hurt Syndicate vs. Ricochet and Gates of Agony – Why is this on pay-per-view? Cancel this shit and give us more time for the matches that matter.
Big Bill vs. Eddie Kingston – Jesus Christ, what kind of return match is this for Eddie? He can’t pick up Big Bill; he can’t do any of his signature offense. This is going to be a disaster that somehow goes fifteen minutes when it should be five.
Mercedes Moné vs. Riho – Mercedes retains, but honestly, this could be on TV. There’s no story here that warrants pay-per-view placement.
The Four-Way Ladder Match Chaos
The tag team championship ladder match is going to be pure chaos with the Young Bucks, Brodido, JetSpeed (Kevin Knight and “Speedball” Mike Bailey), and the Don Callis Family’s Hechicero and Josh Alexander. I’m picking the Young Bucks to win because they need something to go right after losing their EVP status and getting shit on constantly.
The Real Problem: WWE’s Evil Empire vs. AEW’s Chaos
Here’s what bothers me about this whole weekend: WWE is clearly the more evil company right now, but they’re also delivering the more interesting product. “They’re still delivering a more interesting product as a wrestling fan, which is like really annoying. Like I want AEW to do better.”
WWE’s got its Saudi Arabia blood money, its astronomical ticket prices, and its complete abandonment of marketing to families. They’ve become everything that’s wrong with corporate sports entertainment. But somehow, their matches still feel more important than AEW’s.
Meanwhile, AEW has all the potential in the world but keeps stepping on their own dick with poor time management and unfocused booking. When your nickname in the competition is “snowman,” maybe it’s time to take a step back and evaluate your decision-making process.
The Bottom Line
This weekend is going to test every wrestling fan’s endurance. We’re talking about potentially eight hours of wrestling content between the two shows, and that’s before you factor in pre-shows and post-show coverage.
“I feel like a real wrestle Palooza after watching SmackDown tonight,” Dave admitted, and that was just the go-home show. By Sunday morning, we’re all going to be certified Wrestle Paloozas.
But you know what? Sometimes you embrace the chaos. Sometimes you become the Palooza and just enjoy the ride. Wrestling in 2025 might be oversaturated, but it’s also giving us dream matches we never thought we’d see.
Join us tonight at 10 PM ET for our live reaction show on YouTube, Rumble, Twitter, Twitch, Kick, and DLive as we break down all the action from Wrestlepalooza and All Out.
Whether you’re a wrestling purist who misses the territory days or a modern fan who wants all the content you can get, this weekend has something for everyone. Just pace yourself, stay hydrated, and remember – we’re all wrestling Paloozas now.
