<![CDATA[Shootnami]]>Lifelong wrestling fan, Jon, and recent convert, Cait, explore everything weird, epic, and awful about the world's most-important-least-important thing: professional wrestling, dude.

And let tell me you something, Jack, they don't get bogged down in kayfabe like a couple of jabroni marks. This show tackles the strategies behind the booking, if they're actually best for business, and most importantly, if it works for us, brother!

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 27 May 2026 17:42:29 GMTWed, 19 Nov 2025 19:50:47 GMT60Jonathan Porter & Caitlin Andrews<p>Lifelong wrestling fan, Jon, and recent convert, Cait, explore everything weird, epic, and awful about the world's most-important-least-important thing: professional wrestling, dude.<br /><br />And let tell me you something, Jack, they don't get bogged down in kayfabe like a couple of jabroni marks. This show tackles the strategies behind the booking, if they're actually best for business, and most importantly, if it works for us, brother!</p>episodicJonathan Porter & Caitlin Andrewsjonathan.taylor.porter@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[10. The Darby Dynasty Begins and WrestleMania Runs Out of Road]]>With the newest addition to our royal wrestling family arriving in a matter of days, we're delivering what will likely be our last long episode for the foreseeable future.

It's a good one, though.

We finally give equal time to AEW after an excellent Dynasty PPV and a shocking title change three days later on Dynamite. We're happy but also torn.

Then, after singing the praises of All Emotional Wrestling, we head across the street where the heart has, seemingly, been ripped out of the book entirely. Yes, WrestleMania is here and, with a few exceptions, we can't wait to get it over with and wipe the slate clean.

No time to edit this one so it's our most live-ish episode yet. We really like how it turned out and we hope you do too!

(And if you don't, you'll be cursed and make the list!)

]]>64a1b63d-67f8-4da6-9cea-ceab1831b083Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT<p>With the newest addition to our royal wrestling family arriving in a matter of days, we're delivering what will likely be our last long episode for the foreseeable future.<br /><br />It's a good one, though. </p><p></p><p>We finally give equal time to AEW after an excellent Dynasty PPV and a shocking title change three days later on Dynamite. We're happy but also torn.<br /><br />Then, after singing the praises of All Emotional Wrestling, we head across the street where the heart has, seemingly, been ripped out of the book entirely. Yes, WrestleMania is here and, with a few exceptions, we can't wait to get it over with and wipe the slate clean.<br /><br />No time to edit this one so it's our most live-ish episode yet. We really like how it turned out and we hope you do too!<br /><br />(And if you don't, you'll be cursed and make the list!)</p>yes02:08:0521010. The Darby Dynasty Begins and WrestleMania Runs Out of Roadfull<![CDATA[9. Phil's Latest Homecoming on the Familiar Rhodes to WrestleMania-Hausen]]>After stepping away for a month to move into our new home, we're live again, pal! Changes abound in the real world, but the WWE universe hit us with a lot of familiar beats over the past month.

Randy is going for 15, Cody has his belt back, and Punk got another hero's welcome in Chicago. We know; we we're there, and this week, we're sharing our thoughts on seeing the Chamber live, the rocky road to Mania, and the debut of The Next Big Thing, Daniel Hausen.

TIMESTAMPS

2:28 - The Undisputed Title Mess

7:32 - Rhea and Jade’s First Face-to-Face

10:03 - We Love Kiana

10:54 - Stagnant Women’s Tag Division

14:48 - Raquel’s Great Night

16:03 - Seeing Alexis Bliss Live

21:18 - AJ Wins the Intercontinental Title

23:24 - All About Phil

28:45 - Punk and Balor’s Throwback Bout

30:53 - Understanding Balor’s Appeal

33:41 - Blood in Wrestling

36:27 - Men’s Chamber Issues and LA Knight Botches Again

44:16 - The State of the Current Mania Card

51:24 - Do We Love That Danhausen?

]]>fda07022-8df1-4e3c-9b39-83afd014bbafMon, 16 Mar 2026 14:44:24 GMT<p>After stepping away for a month to move into our new home, we're live again, pal! Changes abound in the real world, but the WWE universe hit us with a lot of familiar beats over the past month.</p><p></p><p>Randy is going for 15, Cody has his belt back, and Punk got another hero's welcome in Chicago. We know; we we're there, and this week, we're sharing our thoughts on seeing the Chamber live, the rocky road to Mania, and the debut of The Next Big Thing, Daniel Hausen.</p><p></p><p>TIMESTAMPS</p><p>2:28 - The Undisputed Title Mess</p><p>7:32 - Rhea and Jade’s First Face-to-Face</p><p>10:03 - We Love Kiana</p><p>10:54 - Stagnant Women’s Tag Division</p><p>14:48 - Raquel’s Great Night</p><p>16:03 - Seeing Alexis Bliss Live</p><p>21:18 - AJ Wins the Intercontinental Title</p><p>23:24 - All About Phil</p><p>28:45 - Punk and Balor’s Throwback Bout</p><p>30:53 - Understanding Balor’s Appeal</p><p>33:41 - Blood in Wrestling</p><p>36:27 - Men’s Chamber Issues and LA Knight Botches Again</p><p>44:16 - The State of the Current Mania Card</p><p>51:24 - Do We Love That Danhausen?</p>yes01:03:07229. Phil's Latest Homecoming on the Familiar Rhodes to WrestleMania-Hausenfull<![CDATA[8. Royal Rumble Preview and We Play a New Game Called More Over]]>Jon and Cait are back to discuss the biggest developments in 2026 thus far, most notably the exciting top title changes and the baffling second season of WWE Unreal.

They also share their most anticipated Royal Rumble returns, then attempt to quantify exactly how "over" WWE's top (or, at least, most pushed) talent actually are.

This episode is considered a season debut, but they're in mid-season form. One of the best, most insightful editions to date.

Follow us on Instagram (@shootnami) to see what's on our minds in between episodes, and we hope you enjoy!

]]>eb839a7a-f859-4b08-841d-1621fe3e51c2Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT<p>Jon and Cait are back to discuss the biggest developments in 2026 thus far, most notably the exciting top title changes and the baffling second season of WWE Unreal. <br /><br />They also share their most anticipated Royal Rumble returns, then attempt to quantify exactly how "over" WWE's top (or, at least, most pushed) talent actually are.<br /><br />This episode is considered a season debut, but they're in mid-season form. One of the best, most insightful editions to date.<br /><br />Follow us on Instagram (@shootnami) to see what's on our minds in between episodes, and we hope you enjoy!</p>yes01:13:52218. Royal Rumble Preview and We Play a New Game Called More Overfull<![CDATA[7. The 1st Annual Shootnami Awards]]>Jon and Cait ring in the new year by taking one last look at the best of professional wrestling in 2025. It's the 1st annual Shootnami Awards (aka The Namis)!

So, kick back and kill that flat champagne as we hand out our nami-nations across 15 categories:

  • Best Brand (02:01)
  • Best Premium Show (03:56)
  • Best Faction (?) (06:44)
  • Best Tag Team (15:12)
  • Most Improved (22:00)
  • Breakout Star (26:16)
  • Best Turn (29:58)
  • Biggest Shootnami (31:15)
  • Best Promo (35:54)
  • Best Title Reign (44:20)
  • Best Feud (47:32)
  • Moment of the Year (51:26)
  • Best Female Wrestler (53:21)
  • Best Male Wrestler (55:25)
  • Match of the Year (58:20)
]]>f89ef247-8af7-4378-826d-fc5b13ae7720Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:41:06 GMT<p>Jon and Cait ring in the new year by taking one last look at the best of professional wrestling in 2025. It's the 1st annual Shootnami Awards (aka The Namis)! </p><p></p><p>So, kick back and kill that flat champagne as we hand out our nami-nations across 15 categories:</p><p></p><ul><li>Best Brand (02:01)</li><li>Best Premium Show (03:56)</li><li>Best Faction (?) (06:44)</li><li>Best Tag Team (15:12)</li><li>Most Improved (22:00)</li><li>Breakout Star (26:16)</li><li>Best Turn (29:58)</li><li>Biggest Shootnami (31:15)</li><li>Best Promo (35:54)</li><li>Best Title Reign (44:20)</li><li>Best Feud (47:32)</li><li>Moment of the Year (51:26)</li><li>Best Female Wrestler (53:21)</li><li>Best Male Wrestler (55:25)</li><li>Match of the Year (58:20)</li></ul>yes01:02:49177. The 1st Annual Shootnami Awardsfull<![CDATA[6. Sicknami]]>This week, Jon and Cait are sick but no-selling it to bring you a fever dream of wrestling recaps, from the underwhelming Survivor Series to the refreshingly story-driven Continental Classic. They also explain why the most important part of John Cena's retirement match will be what comes after.

]]>bffc6ea2-fac3-4a6e-8e4b-2497351c6b46Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:22:42 GMT<p>This week, Jon and Cait are sick but no-selling it to bring you a fever dream of wrestling recaps, from the underwhelming Survivor Series to the refreshingly story-driven Continental Classic. They also explain why the most important part of John Cena's retirement match will be what comes after. </p>yes00:48:2466. Sicknamifull<![CDATA[5. Survivor Series Preview, Full Gear Recap, and We Make Amends]]>This week, Jon and Cait give their best "WARGAMES!" before previewing Survivor Series. Then, they share their thoughts on AEW Full Gear, and finally, extend a few olive branches to wrestlers they maligned in the previous episode.

]]>e5523491-82d3-4301-9c72-b1e2d8f20e1cSat, 29 Nov 2025 18:17:01 GMT<p>This week, Jon and Cait give their best "WARGAMES!" before previewing Survivor Series. Then, they share their thoughts on AEW Full Gear, and finally, extend a few olive branches to wrestlers they maligned in the previous episode.</p>yes01:36:5355. Survivor Series Preview, Full Gear Recap, and We Make Amendsfull<![CDATA[4. What We're Thankful for in Wrestling & Fill in the Blank]]>This week, Jon and Cait give thanks for all the things they currently love about wrestling. Then, they answer dueling Fill in the Blank questions that produce some very hot takes.

]]>60d7d568-376b-4e8d-a344-ae0502046d26Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:48:29 GMT<p>This week, Jon and Cait give thanks for all the things they currently love about wrestling. Then, they answer dueling Fill in the Blank questions that produce some very hot takes.</p>yes01:31:0644. What We're Thankful for in Wrestling & Fill in the Blankfull<![CDATA[3. The Trial of Marina Shafir & Crown Jewel Just Saved Cena's Retirement Tour]]>This week, Jon and Cait open with a retrospective of Marina Shafir's infamous "The Problem" promo. Then, they review Crown Jewel: Perth and discuss how WWE might actually be able to unf--k the Cena retirement tour.

]]>47469bdc-5acc-49db-9ca3-36d440bb45bfWed, 19 Nov 2025 20:08:57 GMT<p>This week, Jon and Cait open with a retrospective of Marina Shafir's infamous "The Problem" promo. Then, they review Crown Jewel: Perth and discuss how WWE might actually be able to unf--k the Cena retirement tour.</p>yes01:25:3233. The Trial of Marina Shafir & Crown Jewel Just Saved Cena's Retirement Tourfull<![CDATA[2. Drafting the New AEW Women's Tag Division & Dynamite Thoughts]]>This week, Jon and Cait draft teams they'd love to see competing for the new AEW Women's Tag Team titles. They also review this week's Dynamite and discuss the current state of the promotion.

]]>dc9c1b20-a636-42e1-b38b-e589159a2561Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:03:32 GMT<p>This week, Jon and Cait draft teams they'd love to see competing for the new AEW Women's Tag Team titles. They also review this week's Dynamite and discuss the current state of the promotion.</p>yes01:16:3222. Drafting the New AEW Women's Tag Division & Dynamite Thoughtsfull<![CDATA[1. WrestlePalooza Recap & Where Does the Name Rank Among the Worst Ever?]]>This week, Jon and Cait determine exactly how bad the name WrestlePalooza is and where it sits in the pantheon of terrible PPV names. Then, they discuss the results and if it was a fitting ESPN debut.

]]>7b597bf0-3d6a-4bab-903a-77a8a7da03fdWed, 19 Nov 2025 19:59:07 GMT<p>This week, Jon and Cait determine exactly how bad the name <i>WrestlePalooza </i>is and where it sits in the pantheon of terrible PPV names. Then, they discuss the results and if it was a fitting ESPN debut.</p>yes01:24:5011. WrestlePalooza Recap & Where Does the Name Rank Among the Worst Ever?full