In this episode of Wrestling Uncensored, co-hosts Dave Simon and Pro Wrestler Genesis Johnny North deliver their unfiltered take on the combat sports world, beginning with a deep dive into the fallout from AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. The hosts were in agreement on the overall score for the event, but their opinions diverged on specific matches, with Simon praising the insanity of the steel cage match and Johnny North championing the standout performance of Bozilla in the women’s four-way bout.
The conversation then shifts to the persistent rumors surrounding Chris Jericho and a potential return to WWE when his AEW contract expires. Simon and North find themselves on opposite sides of the debate, with North arguing that Jericho has “unfinished business” in AEW and should conclude his storylines, while Simon advocates for a harder line, suggesting AEW should use his remaining time to elevate younger talent. The episode culminates with a detailed breakdown of the six-match card for WWE’s Clash in Paris, complete with predictions and analysis of the fervent French crowd’s reactions to stars like John Cena and Logan Paul. It’s a comprehensive look at the world of professional wrestling, only on the Ringside Report Network.
In this episode of Wrestling Uncensored, co-hosts Dave Simon and Pro Wrestler Genesis Johnny North deliver their unfiltered take on the combat sports world. They dive deep into the fallout from AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, with a look ahead at the WWE Clash in Paris. The hosts agreed on the overall score for the Forbidden Door event. Still, their opinions diverged on specific matches, with Simon praising the insanity of the steel cage match and Johnny North championing the standout performance of Bozilla in the women’s four-way bout.
The conversation then shifts to the persistent rumors surrounding Chris Jericho and a potential return to WWE upon the expiration of his AEW contract. Simon and North find themselves on opposite sides of the debate, with North arguing that Jericho has “unfinished business” in AEW and should conclude his storylines. At the same time, Simon advocates for a stricter approach, suggesting that AEW should utilize his remaining time to elevate younger talent. The episode culminates with a detailed breakdown of the six-match card for WWE’s Clash in Paris, complete with predictions and analysis of the fervent French crowd’s reactions to stars like John Cena and Logan Paul. It’s a comprehensive look at the world of professional wrestling, only on the Ringside Report Network.
Dave Simon and Johnny North delivered their verdict on AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door during last night’s Wrestling Uncensored, with both hosts independently arriving at the same score: 7 out of 10. The event, held at Wembley Stadium in London, showcased the typical European crowd energy but left the hosts wanting more from several matches.
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door: A Solid but Unspectacular Seven
“You can tell they’re in Europe, not really trying too hard, but not trying to get hurt, also. I can understand that,” North observed about the overall match quality, noting the contrast with the crowd’s enthusiasm. The London audience did their part, but Simon pointed out the performers seemed content to “let the crowd do the work” rather than pushing themselves to deliver something special.
The steel cage match emerged as the consensus highlight for Simon, who praised it as “the most entertaining thing on the show” and “bananas,” particularly highlighting Darby Allin’s death-defying performance alongside Claudio’s equally dangerous spots. “Darby’s nuts. The stuff he did with Claudio tossing him out of the ring onto the announce table on Dynamite this week… Darby is indestructible somehow,” Simon marveled, declaring Allin “AEW’s MVP this week for sure.”
North, however, favored the women’s four-way match featuring Mercedes Moné defending the TBS Championship, specifically noting the breakout performance of Bozilla. “I’d be surprised if WWE doesn’t pick her up,” North stated emphatically. The German powerhouse, whose father, Olaf Herman, briefly wrestled in ECW, made such an impression that both hosts independently singled her out without having discussed her on their show beforehand.
The Hangman Page versus MJF match also received praise despite a controversial false finish that saw a phantom three-count, with both hosts appreciating the storytelling even as MJF’s loss means he must now give a week’s notice before cashing in his chip. The opening tag match featuring the reunited Edge and Christian was deemed serviceable, with North calling it “fine” for an opener. In contrast, matches like Okada versus Swerve Strickland and Zack Sabre Jr. versus Orange Cassidy failed to generate much enthusiasm from either the host or the audience.
The Jericho Dilemma: Should He Stay or Should He Go?
A significant portion of the discussion centered on Chris Jericho’s future, with rumors swirling about a potential WWE return when his AEW contract expires around December or January. The revelation that Jericho teamed with Rush rather than appearing at Ring of Honor’s Death Before Dishonor event sparked speculation about his status.
North argued passionately that Jericho has “unfinished business in AEW,” suggesting he should put over Hangman Page (“that was the first ever match”) and properly conclude his Learning Tree storyline before any departure. “There was no ending to that; he just walked away,” North pointed out, advocating for closure on multiple storylines.
Simon took a considerably harder stance, proposing that if Jericho is definitely leaving, Tony Khan should either send him home for the remainder of his contract or use him extensively to elevate younger talent. His suggestion grew increasingly creative: “I’d be like, okay, Chris, we want you to be on Dynamite this week. You’re gonna work, Wardlow. Good luck. The finish is 10 power bombs.” When North protested, Simon doubled down: “But then the next week it’s 20. It goes every week, it’s 10 more on Jericho.”
The debate highlighted the challenges wrestling companies face when top talent prepares to jump ship, with Simon arguing against featuring Jericho in any major angles if his departure is imminent: “I wouldn’t put him in a major angle with the world champion just before he leaves the company. I feel like that’s not a good move for any wrestling company to do.”
John Cena vs Logan Paul at Clash in Paris
WWE Clash in Paris: Predictions and French Fever
Looking ahead to Sunday’s WWE Clash in Paris, the hosts broke down the six-match card with detailed predictions while marveling at the French crowd’s enthusiasm during SmackDown in Lyon.
John Cena vs. Logan Paul – Both hosts expect Cena to win in what they predict will be the main event, though they expressed serious concerns about match quality. “This could be very, very bad,” North warned, citing the awkward confrontations between the two, including a reshoot of a punch spot that “looked kind of awkward and clunky.” Simon noted the French crowd’s hostile reaction to Paul, despite his attempts at speaking French, as they chanted “Ferme ta gueule!” (shut up) at him while embracing Cena with deafening “Il a raison!” (he’s right) chants after Cena’s promo.
Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk vs. Jey Uso vs. LA Knight (World Heavyweight Championship) – The hosts agreed Rollins will retain with interference from his allies, particularly Bron Breakker. “It’s a four-way, but really it’s Seth and his goons against everybody else,” North explained, adding his hope that “they just don’t pin LA Knight because they pinned LA Knight on Raw.”
Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser (Good Old-Fashioned Donnybrook Match) – The hosts split on this potential show-stealer, with Simon picking Sheamus due to the Irish-themed “Donnybrook” stipulation (“He’s Irish!”), While North selected Kaiser, reasoning, “there are too many babyfaces winning, we need some more heels besides Seth.”
Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed – Both agreed Roman must win to maintain his trajectory. Simon particularly praised Roman’s recent evolution: “All of a sudden, he can do it. This Tribal Chief character has completely transformed him, and he’s like a solid babyface performer.” The hosts loved Roman’s reaction to the crowd booing Cody Rhodes’ name: “He’s like ‘Hmm, interesting,'” Simon recalled with amusement.
Becky Lynch vs. Nikki Cross (Women’s Intercontinental Championship) – Lynch is expected to retain, though the hosts diverged sharply on the build. Simon defended Lynch’s controversial heel promo about Birmingham, arguing she “wasn’t saying anything mean about Ozzy, she was disrespecting the city of Birmingham, England.” North strongly disagreed, calling it “god-awful” and noting that “Ozzy’s family wasn’t too happy about it.”
The Wyatt Sicks vs. The Street Profits (WWE Tag Team Championships) – A unanimous pick for the Wyatts to retain in what both hosts consider filler. “Don’t need that, don’t need it at all,” Simon stated flatly.
The Sami Zayn Championship Conundrum
The hosts were genuinely surprised by Sami Zayn’s US Championship victory over Solo Sikoa on SmackDown, with Simon immediately questioning the implications for Zayn’s rumored Royal Rumble push. “What do you think this means for a potential Royal Rumble win and world title run for Sami Zayn in 2026?” he asked, weighing whether the US title win was a positive sign of investment or a consolation prize.
North remained optimistic, drawing parallels to John Cena’s trajectory: “In 2004, John Cena was the US Champion. In 2005, he was the WWE Champion. So I think that could easily happen for Sami.” He suggested the US title reign would serve as a test run: “A lot will tell on this reign, like how well it goes.”
Simon expressed more skepticism about the timing, noting Zayn’s move from Raw to SmackDown and questioning whether winning a midcard title now would diminish his chances of winning a world title at WrestleMania. “Maybe this is what they’re giving him instead because they decided against it, they made other plans,” he speculated. However, he remained hopeful for a potential SummerSlam world title victory instead.
Audience member Angelo chimed in during the show, particularly noting Cena’s apology to the Belgian child he had insulted during his heel run, which Simon acknowledged as “pretty cool” and “nice” of Cena to do.
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As Wrestling Uncensored approaches its 750th episode milestone, Simon and North continue to provide the unfiltered analysis that has made them fixtures in wrestling commentary for over 14 years. Their ability to balance criticism with genuine enthusiasm for the product, while never pulling punches on what doesn’t work, exemplifies why the Ringside Report Network has earned its reputation as the Combat Sports Authority.
Simon couldn’t resist celebrating the Yankees’ 10-2 victory over the White Sox, their sixth straight win, moving them to just three games back of first place. “That’s the kind of night I’m talking about!” he exclaimed, though North remained skeptical about their playoff chances with a month remaining.
The hosts signed off, reminding viewers that there will be no post-show for Clash in Paris due to a family wedding, but regular coverage will resume shortly thereafter on the Ringside Report Network. “Thanks for sticking with us to the end,” Simon concluded, encouraging listeners to “hit that subscribe button, flip those notification switches” and consider supporting at membership.ringsidereport.net.
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Jericho’s Dilemma, Clash in Paris and Forbidden Door Delivers: Wrestling Uncensored Episode 747
In this episode of Wrestling Uncensored, co-hosts Dave Simon and Pro Wrestler Genesis Johnny North deliver their unfiltered take on the combat sports world. They dive deep into the fallout from AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, with a look ahead at the WWE Clash in Paris. The hosts agreed on the overall score for the Forbidden Door event. Still, their opinions diverged on specific matches, with Simon praising the insanity of the steel cage match and Johnny North championing the standout performance of Bozilla in the women’s four-way bout.
The conversation then shifts to the persistent rumors surrounding Chris Jericho and a potential return to WWE upon the expiration of his AEW contract. Simon and North find themselves on opposite sides of the debate, with North arguing that Jericho has “unfinished business” in AEW and should conclude his storylines. At the same time, Simon advocates for a stricter approach, suggesting that AEW should utilize his remaining time to elevate younger talent. The episode culminates with a detailed breakdown of the six-match card for WWE’s Clash in Paris, complete with predictions and analysis of the fervent French crowd’s reactions to stars like John Cena and Logan Paul. It’s a comprehensive look at the world of professional wrestling, only on the Ringside Report Network.
Dave Simon and Johnny North delivered their verdict on AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door during last night’s Wrestling Uncensored, with both hosts independently arriving at the same score: 7 out of 10. The event, held at Wembley Stadium in London, showcased the typical European crowd energy but left the hosts wanting more from several matches.
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door: A Solid but Unspectacular Seven
“You can tell they’re in Europe, not really trying too hard, but not trying to get hurt, also. I can understand that,” North observed about the overall match quality, noting the contrast with the crowd’s enthusiasm. The London audience did their part, but Simon pointed out the performers seemed content to “let the crowd do the work” rather than pushing themselves to deliver something special.
The steel cage match emerged as the consensus highlight for Simon, who praised it as “the most entertaining thing on the show” and “bananas,” particularly highlighting Darby Allin’s death-defying performance alongside Claudio’s equally dangerous spots. “Darby’s nuts. The stuff he did with Claudio tossing him out of the ring onto the announce table on Dynamite this week… Darby is indestructible somehow,” Simon marveled, declaring Allin “AEW’s MVP this week for sure.”
North, however, favored the women’s four-way match featuring Mercedes Moné defending the TBS Championship, specifically noting the breakout performance of Bozilla. “I’d be surprised if WWE doesn’t pick her up,” North stated emphatically. The German powerhouse, whose father, Olaf Herman, briefly wrestled in ECW, made such an impression that both hosts independently singled her out without having discussed her on their show beforehand.
The Hangman Page versus MJF match also received praise despite a controversial false finish that saw a phantom three-count, with both hosts appreciating the storytelling even as MJF’s loss means he must now give a week’s notice before cashing in his chip. The opening tag match featuring the reunited Edge and Christian was deemed serviceable, with North calling it “fine” for an opener. In contrast, matches like Okada versus Swerve Strickland and Zack Sabre Jr. versus Orange Cassidy failed to generate much enthusiasm from either the host or the audience.
The Jericho Dilemma: Should He Stay or Should He Go?
A significant portion of the discussion centered on Chris Jericho’s future, with rumors swirling about a potential WWE return when his AEW contract expires around December or January. The revelation that Jericho teamed with Rush rather than appearing at Ring of Honor’s Death Before Dishonor event sparked speculation about his status.
North argued passionately that Jericho has “unfinished business in AEW,” suggesting he should put over Hangman Page (“that was the first ever match”) and properly conclude his Learning Tree storyline before any departure. “There was no ending to that; he just walked away,” North pointed out, advocating for closure on multiple storylines.
Simon took a considerably harder stance, proposing that if Jericho is definitely leaving, Tony Khan should either send him home for the remainder of his contract or use him extensively to elevate younger talent. His suggestion grew increasingly creative: “I’d be like, okay, Chris, we want you to be on Dynamite this week. You’re gonna work, Wardlow. Good luck. The finish is 10 power bombs.” When North protested, Simon doubled down: “But then the next week it’s 20. It goes every week, it’s 10 more on Jericho.”
The debate highlighted the challenges wrestling companies face when top talent prepares to jump ship, with Simon arguing against featuring Jericho in any major angles if his departure is imminent: “I wouldn’t put him in a major angle with the world champion just before he leaves the company. I feel like that’s not a good move for any wrestling company to do.”
WWE Clash in Paris: Predictions and French Fever
Looking ahead to Sunday’s WWE Clash in Paris, the hosts broke down the six-match card with detailed predictions while marveling at the French crowd’s enthusiasm during SmackDown in Lyon.
John Cena vs. Logan Paul – Both hosts expect Cena to win in what they predict will be the main event, though they expressed serious concerns about match quality. “This could be very, very bad,” North warned, citing the awkward confrontations between the two, including a reshoot of a punch spot that “looked kind of awkward and clunky.” Simon noted the French crowd’s hostile reaction to Paul, despite his attempts at speaking French, as they chanted “Ferme ta gueule!” (shut up) at him while embracing Cena with deafening “Il a raison!” (he’s right) chants after Cena’s promo.
Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk vs. Jey Uso vs. LA Knight (World Heavyweight Championship) – The hosts agreed Rollins will retain with interference from his allies, particularly Bron Breakker. “It’s a four-way, but really it’s Seth and his goons against everybody else,” North explained, adding his hope that “they just don’t pin LA Knight because they pinned LA Knight on Raw.”
Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser (Good Old-Fashioned Donnybrook Match) – The hosts split on this potential show-stealer, with Simon picking Sheamus due to the Irish-themed “Donnybrook” stipulation (“He’s Irish!”), While North selected Kaiser, reasoning, “there are too many babyfaces winning, we need some more heels besides Seth.”
Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed – Both agreed Roman must win to maintain his trajectory. Simon particularly praised Roman’s recent evolution: “All of a sudden, he can do it. This Tribal Chief character has completely transformed him, and he’s like a solid babyface performer.” The hosts loved Roman’s reaction to the crowd booing Cody Rhodes’ name: “He’s like ‘Hmm, interesting,'” Simon recalled with amusement.
Becky Lynch vs. Nikki Cross (Women’s Intercontinental Championship) – Lynch is expected to retain, though the hosts diverged sharply on the build. Simon defended Lynch’s controversial heel promo about Birmingham, arguing she “wasn’t saying anything mean about Ozzy, she was disrespecting the city of Birmingham, England.” North strongly disagreed, calling it “god-awful” and noting that “Ozzy’s family wasn’t too happy about it.”
The Wyatt Sicks vs. The Street Profits (WWE Tag Team Championships) – A unanimous pick for the Wyatts to retain in what both hosts consider filler. “Don’t need that, don’t need it at all,” Simon stated flatly.
The Sami Zayn Championship Conundrum
The hosts were genuinely surprised by Sami Zayn’s US Championship victory over Solo Sikoa on SmackDown, with Simon immediately questioning the implications for Zayn’s rumored Royal Rumble push. “What do you think this means for a potential Royal Rumble win and world title run for Sami Zayn in 2026?” he asked, weighing whether the US title win was a positive sign of investment or a consolation prize.
North remained optimistic, drawing parallels to John Cena’s trajectory: “In 2004, John Cena was the US Champion. In 2005, he was the WWE Champion. So I think that could easily happen for Sami.” He suggested the US title reign would serve as a test run: “A lot will tell on this reign, like how well it goes.”
Simon expressed more skepticism about the timing, noting Zayn’s move from Raw to SmackDown and questioning whether winning a midcard title now would diminish his chances of winning a world title at WrestleMania. “Maybe this is what they’re giving him instead because they decided against it, they made other plans,” he speculated. However, he remained hopeful for a potential SummerSlam world title victory instead.
Audience member Angelo chimed in during the show, particularly noting Cena’s apology to the Belgian child he had insulted during his heel run, which Simon acknowledged as “pretty cool” and “nice” of Cena to do.
Johnny “Genesis” North T-Shirt
We are introducing the all-new Johnny “Genesis” North Collection! We are thrilled to unveil our exclusive, limited-edition Johnny North T-shirt, which perfectly captures the essence of the legendary wrestler himself. This Johnny Genesis North T-shirt is specially crafted for those who value legacy and style. Dive into the ring of exclusivity and get your own now!
Final Thoughts and Yankee Updates
As Wrestling Uncensored approaches its 750th episode milestone, Simon and North continue to provide the unfiltered analysis that has made them fixtures in wrestling commentary for over 14 years. Their ability to balance criticism with genuine enthusiasm for the product, while never pulling punches on what doesn’t work, exemplifies why the Ringside Report Network has earned its reputation as the Combat Sports Authority.
Simon couldn’t resist celebrating the Yankees’ 10-2 victory over the White Sox, their sixth straight win, moving them to just three games back of first place. “That’s the kind of night I’m talking about!” he exclaimed, though North remained skeptical about their playoff chances with a month remaining.
The hosts signed off, reminding viewers that there will be no post-show for Clash in Paris due to a family wedding, but regular coverage will resume shortly thereafter on the Ringside Report Network. “Thanks for sticking with us to the end,” Simon concluded, encouraging listeners to “hit that subscribe button, flip those notification switches” and consider supporting at membership.ringsidereport.net.
For more wrestling analysis and to become part of the conversation that shapes wrestling discourse, visit membership.ringsidereport.net
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