Why WrestleMania 43 Saudi Arabia Could Be ‘Botch-A-Mania’ Plus Wrestlepalooza Preview
WWE just made wrestling history for all the wrong reasons. When the company announced that WrestleMania 43 would take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027, Wrestling Uncensored hosts Dave Simon and Johnny North didn’t hold back their scathing criticism.
“This may be the weirdest, worst WrestleMania of all time, and I’m kind of excited about it for that reason. Like this may be botch-a-mania,” Dave declared, painting a grim picture of aging legends wrestling in extreme heat for a manufactured audience.
But the controversy doesn’t stop there. With September 20th bringing both WWE’s historic Wrestlepalooza revival and AEW All Out in Toronto on the same night, the hosts broke down why this could be a turning point for professional wrestling – and not necessarily in a good way.
From John Cena’s final Wrestlepalooza appearance against Brock Lesnar to the dream match of Adam Copeland and Christian Cage reuniting against FTR, Simon and North delivered unfiltered analysis that wrestling fans won’t hear anywhere else. They didn’t even spare AJ Lee’s much-hyped return, questioning whether the nostalgia is worth the hype.
Read the full breakdown of their controversial takes, complete with predictions that WWE won’t want you to hear and AEW analysis that goes beyond the typical wrestling media coverage. This is wrestling commentary without corporate filter – exactly what Wrestling Uncensored delivers every Friday night.
AJ Lee’s Return Sparks WWE vs. AEW Ratings War, All Out vs. Wrestlepalooza!
AJ Lee Returns to WWE as Wrestling War Erupts: Complete Breakdown of WWE vs AEW September 20th Counter-Programming Battle
AJ Lee shocked the wrestling world with her return to WWE SmackDown in Chicago, setting up a blockbuster mixed tag team match while simultaneously igniting the biggest counter-programming battle between WWE and AEW since the Monday Night Wars. With both promotions staging major events on September 20th, wrestling fans are witnessing a modern-day ratings war that has already seen strategic moves and surprising developments.
AJ Lee’s Return Sparks Mixed Reactions from Wrestling Insiders
After years away from professional wrestling, AJ Lee made her dramatic return on SmackDown in Chicago, attacking Becky Lynch to defend her real-life husband CM Punk. The moment transforms the ongoing CM Punk vs Seth Rollins rivalry into a compelling mixed tag team storyline, though reactions from wrestling observers reveal sharp divisions about its potential.
“I like AJ Lee,” admitted Dave Simon on Wrestling Uncensored Episode 748, though he tempered expectations. “She was in a different era. She had some skills, some talent and athleticism, and I’d like to see what she could do against Becky.”
However, co-host Johnny North expressed considerable skepticism about AJ’s in-ring capabilities after her extended absence: “I can’t say like a match that really stands out where I’m like, oh, that was an amazing match from AJ Lee. I can’t think of any off top my head.”
SummerSlam 2025: A10-Hour Marathon Could Break Wrestling Fans (And Why Jelly Roll Proves WWE Has Lost Its Mind)
SummerSlam 2025 is shaping up to be WWE’s most ambitious and potentially exhausting event in company history, with Wrestling Uncensored hosts predicting an unprecedented 8-10 hour marathon across two nights. While Night One promises traditional wrestling with dream matches like Gunther vs CM Punk, Night Two transforms into a gimmick-heavy spectacle featuring John Cena’s potential farewell in a Street Fight against Cody Rhodes. But the real controversy? Jelly Roll’s cringe-worthy wrestling debut on SmackDown has fans questioning whether WWE’s celebrity obsession has gone too far. From botched spots breaking noses to country singers delivering “the worst forearms maybe ever,” this weekend’s biggest party of the summer might test even the most dedicated wrestling fan’s endurance.
Hulk Hogan’s Legacy: The Man Who Changed Wrestling Forever, a Ringside Report Tribute
The wrestling world stands still today, mourning the loss of the immortal Hulk Hogan. But on this special episode of Wrestling Uncensored, we weren’t just mourning a wrestler; we were remembering the man who changed the entire business—not once, but twice. Dave Simon and Johnny North paid a heartfelt tribute to the legend, making one truth crystal clear: there will never be another Hulk Hogan.
This wasn’t just a man who sold tickets; he was the reason the tickets were printed in the first place. He was the Babe Ruth of professional wrestling, a cultural phenomenon who transcended the ring to open doors for every superstar who followed. From the glorious heights of Hulkamania to his shocking heel turn that sparked the Monday Night Wars, Hogan’s fingerprints are on every significant moment in wrestling history.
His legacy is complicated, to be sure, and we don’t shy away from that. But as Dave Simon so eloquently put it, “I’m able to separate whatever he was as a person… from the enjoyment that he brought to my life and to millions of others.” Hogan was a performer who could make a simple gesture feel electric, a showman who sold out arenas around the globe, and a legend who taught millions of kids to say their prayers, eat their vitamins, and believe in Hulkamania. His final bow may have been on July 24, 2025, but his legacy will live forever, brother.