KOTR 397: Year In Review 2024

·1 hr 35 min·5 clips

The Kings of the Rings crew kicks off their 2024 year-in-review show by teasing AEW's surprise return and a controversial TNA comeback.

The episode begins with the hosts introducing the 2024 year-in-review show and encouraging votes for their Sports Podcast Awards nomination. They briefly discuss recent personal logistics and show scheduling. The analysis kicks off with a review of Saturday Night's Main Event on Long Island, highlighting Chelsea Green's championship win and crowd reaction. The conversation shifts to the ongoing WWE women's intercontinental championship tournament, speculating on potential winners like Zoey Stark or Lyra Valkyria. A significant portion is dedicated to Tessa Blanchard's surprise return at TNA's Final Destination, with the hosts debating her controversial past involving racism allegations and locker room toxicity. They express concern over TNA's decision and potential backstage fallout. The hosts then preview the first Raw on Netflix, focusing on the announced CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins match and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa. They list other major events happening during their upcoming break, including NXT's New Year's Evil, New Japan's WrestleKingdom 19 and WrestleDynasty, Ring of Honor's Final Battle, and AEW's World's End pay-per-view. The episode concludes with a broader reflection on 2024 in wrestling. The hosts share personal highlights, with Kae Murphy citing WrestleMania's rejuvenating effect and Will Terrashock naming Solo Sikoa as his wrestler of the year. King Ricky Rose argues 2024 marked the 'death of sports entertainment' and a pro wrestling rebirth, citing WWE's more open integration of external histories and talent. They discuss standout performers like Cody Rhodes, Swerve Strickland, and Chad Gable, and memorable moments such as the Wyatt Six debut.

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A lively year-end panel uses Tony Storm's character reset to dig into what makes wrestling booking feel earned.

Kings of the Rings Podcast closes 2024 with a year-in-review conversation that settles into a sharper discussion about wrestling character logic.

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Want a 2024 wrestling year-in-review that pauses for Toni Storm's return and the debate around dropping Timeless?

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