# Happy New Year 2026, RAW/Stranger Things, NFL PLAYOFFS, Gunther, Cody, Drew, Punk, Royal Rumble ‘26 Preview, Lists, and MORE!!!!

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Podcast: [Dirty Ugly Wrestling Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dirty-ugly-wrestling-podcast-498194)
Published: 2026-01-16T20:44:54+00:00
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Dirty Mike and Big Ugly are back and they did not come quietly. This week, the crew is joined by JT Wrestling and Tony Z for an unhinged, can’t-miss episode that somehow connects the NFL Playoffs, the emotional damage caused by the end of Stranger Things, and very strong feelings about Gunther chopping the soul out of people. 🏈📺💥 They debate whether Cody Rhodes is officially out of the title picture (or just playing the world’s longest game of chess), speculate on a possible Chris Jericho Rumble return, and argue like only friends with microphones can. Expect hot takes, bad analogies, wild predictions, and at least one moment where someone confidently says something that makes absolutely no sense. If you like sports, wrestling, pop culture, and laughing at chaos. Hit play. 🎙️🔥

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