April 2, 2026

AEW Still The Best Live Wrestling Experience, WrestleMania Is Lacking

AEW Still The Best Live Wrestling Experience, WrestleMania Is Lacking
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A jam-packed show this week after a particularly busy week for the TRN hosts. We touch base on everything the three of us have been up to, including attending last week's Collision and Dynamite. We compare the AEW live experience to WWE and give our thoughts on why AEW is still the best ticket when it comes to pro wrestling live events. Then, some thoughts on Chris Jericho's return to AEW and the lackluster build to WrestleMania 42.

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