Dave Simon and pro wrestler “Genesis” Johnny North delivered their most comprehensive wrestling preview yet, breaking down three major events packed into one incredible weekend. From AEW’s All In 2025 spectacle in Texas to Goldberg’s potential retirement match against Gunther, and WWE’s second-ever Evolution pay-per-view, Episode 741 covered every angle of wrestling’s busiest 48 hours.
The hosts didn’t hold back on their predictions, with Dave making the bold call that Goldberg would shock the world and defeat Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship. Meanwhile, Johnny provided an insider perspective on WWE’s booking decisions. At the same time, both hosts agreed that Hangman Adam Page’s time has finally come to reclaim the AEW World Championship from Jon Moxley.
Whether you’re looking for detailed match analysis, betting picks, or want to hear two wrestling insiders debate the merits of Jelly Roll’s wrestling debut, this episode delivered everything fans need before diving into wrestling’s marathon weekend.
SmackDown Sets the Stage with Celebrity Chaos
The episode opened with a discussion of Friday night’s SmackDown, which featured an eclectic mix of celebrities and storyline advancement heading into Saturday Night’s Main Event.
“We had Jelly Roll on SmackDown. We had a lot of stuff with L.A. Knight, and he got attacked by Bronson Reed,” Dave noted, highlighting the show’s entertainment-heavy approach.
The presence of UFC personalities at the Nashville taping didn’t go unnoticed, with Dave pointing out the cross-promotional synergy: “Daniel Cormier and Michael Chandler from the UFC were in attendance because, of course, this is a TKO takeover of Nashville this weekend because the UFC is doing a show in Nashville tomorrow night.”
Jelly Roll vs Logan Paul: An Unlikely Wrestling Feud
The most talked-about segment featured country music star Jelly Roll and Logan Paul, which appeared to be the setup for a celebrity wrestling program.
“Logan interrupted the Jelly Roll performance, made fun of Jelly Roll, which I thought was funny. This was the first time I thought, ‘Oh, is Logan Paul the baby face here?’ Because it felt like it to me, because he was interrupting your performance that I wasn’t enjoying,” Dave admitted with characteristic honesty.
The segment took an interesting turn when Randy Orton arrived to confront Logan Paul. Orton’s intensity struck Dave: “Randy came out on 100. Like he was enraged, yelling at Logan Paul, ‘How dare you come in here?’ And he said something to Logan Paul, like to the effect of, you know, everybody’s bending over backwards to make you look good.”
Johnny North praised Orton’s performance while questioning its authenticity: “I think Randy’s a good actor. I think Randy was just playing it up. I don’t think Randy has any true, ill feelings towards Logan Paul, like maybe other people do.”
The segment concluded with the setup for what appears to be a tag team match at SummerSlam, featuring Randy Orton and Jelly Roll against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul.
Saturday Night’s Main Event: Goldberg’s Shocking Prediction
The Main Event: Gunther vs Goldberg
In perhaps the most surprising moment of the episode, Dave Simon made a bold prediction that caught even his co-host off guard.
“I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I think Goldberg should win the world title tomorrow, John,” Dave declared, outlining his reasoning for what would be one of the biggest upsets in recent WWE history.
Dave’s logic centered on the potential for a dream match: “CM Punk and Goldberg is a very strange. Interesting matchup. That could never have happened. They’ve never crossed paths before. It will never happen again where it’s even a possibility.”
He continued building his case: “The promos that punk could do. On Goldberg in the three weeks leading up to this. Perhaps fantastic and satisfying for people like me who aren’t fans of Bill Goldberg. The voice of the voiceless, you know. Can speak directly to Bill Goldberg and say all the things that a massive Bret Hart fan would love to say to Bill Goldberg.”
Johnny North initially disagreed but found himself swayed by Dave’s argument: “I’m not changing because like at least it’s one we have difference so I’m gonna for the difference I will not change it but you’re starting to believe aren’t you well I believe it more than I believed it before that’s for sure.”
The hosts noted the pattern of heel victories on the card, which Dave used to strengthen his Goldberg argument: “Think about the Atlanta crowd all heels heel heel heel and then the main event you’re gonna have the heel as well win against the hometown guy why Goldberg’s not losing in Atlanta brother I think he’s gonna win.”
Supporting Matches Analysis
LA Knight vs Seth Rollins drew mixed reactions from the hosts, with both acknowledging Seth’s current super push while noting LA Knight’s need for a significant victory.
“Seth doesn’t need to win this, no, like he’s already got Money in the Bank, and Seth wins all the time, practically, yeah, anything LA Knight needs to win, I think,” Johnny observed. However, both hosts predicted Seth would emerge victorious due to interference from his allies.
Randy Orton vs Drew McIntyre was viewed as a comeback match for Drew, with the hosts expecting the Scottish Warrior to gain momentum heading into his SummerSlam program.
Solo Sikoa vs Jimmy Uso for the United States Championship was seen as a continuation of the Bloodline saga, with both hosts predicting Solo would retain despite Jimmy’s recent tag team victory on SmackDown.
WWE Evolution: Women’s Wrestling Takes Center Stage
Main Event Speculation: Iyo Sky vs Rhea Ripley
The hosts expressed enthusiasm for Sunday’s Women’s World Championship match, with Dave making a strong case for a title change.
“I think she’s the most beloved woman on the WWE roster,” Dave said of Rhea Ripley, arguing that her popularity warrants another championship run.
Johnny North agreed while noting the booking challenges: “Is it a little much I think it’s a little much to have a new champion to end both nights though and that seems to be the plan.”
Battle Royal Predictions
The battle royal for a world championship match at Clash in Paris generated interesting discussion, with Dave favoring Nikki Bella based on her promotional work.
“She’s the only one. Finals, she’s the only one who cut a promo for this thing,” Dave noted, while Johnny predicted Stephanie Vaquer would emerge victorious for match quality reasons.
Dave even suggested some classic Bella twin trickery: “Take it easy, disappear under the ring, and then come out on the other side, Brie Bella dresses the same, and then she eliminates whoever, and then she wins it, but Nikki wins. Twin Magic classic Bella move.”
Jade Cargill’s Continued Push
Both hosts agreed that Jade Cargill’s Queen of the Ring victory positions her for a strong showing against Naomi in their no-holds-barred rematch.
“Jade’s on a roll right now, they’re gearing her up for SummerSlam to get a big title match, I don’t think she loses on our last stop right before that,” Dave reasoned.
AEW All In 2025: Texas-Sized Wrestling Spectacle
The Main Event: Hangman vs Moxley
Both hosts showed rare unanimity in their prediction for the AEW World Championship Texas Death Match.
“Hangman time give him the belt back two-time champion hangman adam page one of the best in the back page one of the best in the business you know the the run has been great the build to this point has been great it’s his time give him the ball it’s his company let him run with it,” Dave declared with passionate conviction.
Johnny North agreed while noting the storyline implications: “I think this is gonna end the show and Hangman winning the title because they’re gonna give them this moment they needed some like let down, so Tony is a let down, but Hangman, that’s gonna be the big crowning moment.”
Young Bucks vs Ospreay and Swerve: Long-term Storytelling
The high-stakes tag team match drew extensive analysis from both hosts, with Dave outlining an intriguing long-term storyline.
“Sets up a pretty cool match for next year’s all-in where you would have swerve and Osprey out of title match jail and able to challenge for the world title again, and Hangman possibly with a year-long run,” Dave explained his prediction for the Young Bucks to win.
He continued building the narrative: “Swerve and Hangman could become friends, we saw this promo that they did where like they forgave each other and they showed respect and it was like real emotional backstage.”
Women’s Championship: Storm vs Moné
The Women’s World Championship match split the hosts, with Dave supporting the incumbent.
“I think all in is going to be a big celebration for aew and what makes aw great and i think one of the things that makes aw great is the timeless one tony storm,” Dave argued for Tony Storm retaining.
Johnny North disagreed: “Because I feel like this has to be the end of her, like capturing all the titles, like she got all these titles, four championships, six belts, like she should just capture them all, it makes sense.”
Okada vs Omega: Dream Match Delivered
Both hosts expressed excitement for the Continental vs International Championship unification match.
“This Okada Omega always has a possibility of not only being the best match on the show but being the best match you see all year, so this should be good, this should be very good,” Dave noted, predicting Kenny Omega would end Okada’s undefeated streak in AEW.
Family-Friendly Wrestling Viewing
The episode featured a charming discussion about Dave’s children’s relationship with wrestling, particularly his son’s excitement for the Texas Death Match.
“When I told him that they added the stipulation of Texas death, he was like Oh, Texas death like he knows it’s going to be something that he probably shouldn’t watch, but he’s going to get to see it, and he’s very excited,” Dave shared.
He explained his approach to violent content: “I mean we all have blood in our bodies that’s how we live humans have blood if you get cut you bleed these guys bleed it’s and you know i mean he knows john moxley bleeds he laughs at it it’s like funny to him you know.”
Show Length Concerns and Post-Show Plans
Both hosts expressed concern about AEW’s tendency toward lengthy shows.
“Don’t do over four hours like they can’t do more than four hours that would be nuts i know they have a lot of matches and you know they got a lot planned but jeez it’s unnecessary,” Dave complained about the 12-match card.
Despite the concerns, they confirmed their post-show plans: “We’ll be on after i don’t know when that’ll be i’m hoping around six but i’m thinking around seven or eight because a uw does shows that last forever.”
Wrestling vs Hollywood: The Ongoing Debate
The hosts discussed WWE’s growing emphasis on celebrity involvement and movie opportunities for wrestlers.
“WWE Hollywood. That’s what it is now. Hollywood. They push forward,” Dave observed, noting the presence of celebrities at recent shows.
The discussion highlighted the tension between traditional wrestling values and the integration of modern entertainment, with both hosts acknowledging the business benefits while questioning the long-term impact on wrestling storytelling.
Final Thoughts and Weekend Preview
Episode 741 delivered comprehensive coverage of wrestling’s biggest weekend in recent memory. The hosts’ passionate predictions and detailed analysis provided fans with everything needed to appreciate the historic nature of these three major events fully.
From Goldberg’s potential final match to Hangman’s championship destiny, from celebrity wrestling debuts to the evolution of women’s wrestling, this weekend promises to reshape the wrestling landscape for months to come.
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