In recognition of Juneteenth, Blade Daily, Antione Raphael, and Shane Graham reflect on the Black wrestlers who made the greatest impact on their lives as fans and on the professional wrestling industry as a whole. From groundbreaking pioneers to modern-day stars, the trio discusses the performers whose influence helped shape wrestling's past, present, and future.

The conversation then turns to one of the most talked-about matches of the week as Mercedes Moné and Hazuki delivered an instant classic on AEW Dynamite. The crew examines what made the match so special, whether AEW's Women's Division is gaining momentum, and what challenges still remain. They also tackle the growing concern surrounding Forbidden Door, asking why the annual event so often arrives with fewer cross-promotional dream matches than fans expect. Are more announcements coming? Is the criticism fair? And who bears responsibility when expectations and reality collide?

Join Blade, Antione, and Shane for another passionate, thoughtful, and occasionally chaotic discussion covering AEW, NJPW, STARDOM, women's wrestling, Forbidden Door, and the performers who continue to leave their mark on the wrestling industry.

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On this episode of Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out, Blade Daily and Books and Bodyslams discuss the rapidly growing momentum behind AEW Forbidden Door and whether the event is shaping up to be one of the promotion's strongest cards yet.

The duo breaks down the announced dream matches between Kenny Omega and Zack Sabre Jr., Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland, and the massive 12-Man Steel Cage Match captained by MJF and Mark Briscoe. They also discuss Maya World's emotional Owen Hart Foundation Tournament victory, the continued rise of Shane Taylor Promotions, and the polarizing opening segment featuring Chris Jericho and Tommaso Ciampa.

Plus, after years of criticism surrounding AEW's Women's Division, is the company finally turning those frustrations into a storyline through Mercedes Moné? The hosts examine the evidence, the fan reaction, and what it could mean moving forward.

Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out is a weekly pro wrestling podcast covering AEW, NJPW, STARDOM, ROH, CMLL, and the stories shaping modern professional wrestling. No ratings discourse, no ticket sales talk —just thoughtful analysis, passionate debate, and plenty of wrestling nonsense.

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Has social media changed the way wrestling fans experience stories?

This week on Sit Down Shut Up Mark Out, Blade Daily and Books and Bodyslams examine the intense reaction to Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis Family and ask a larger question: Are wrestling fans judging the end of stories before they've seen the beginning? The duo explores how modern wrestling discourse is shaped by instant reactions, fantasy booking, and assumptions about where a storyline is headed before it has a chance to develop.

The conversation also turns to the return of Mercedes Moné and what her presence means for AEW's women's division. Is bringing back one of the biggest stars in wrestling enough to secure more television time and meaningful storylines for the women of AEW? Plus, Thekla declares "DEATH to STARDOM!" and immediately positions herself as one of the most intriguing figures in the company. What comes next for Thekla, Mercedes, and the future of the women's division?

Join Blade and Books for a thoughtful and spirited discussion covering AEW Dynamite, Kevin Knight, the Don Callis Family, Mercedes Moné, Thekla, wrestling fandom, storytelling, and the evolving landscape of All Elite Wrestling.

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