# Backlash, Asuka Semi-Retired, and Fairway to Hell — WWE and AEW, May 4-10

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Podcast: [Gimmick Infringement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gimmick-infringement-4413236)
Published: 2026-05-11T07:00:04+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5237

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Brad and Tyler discuss headlines following WWE Backlash, including workshopping ideas for the summer of Roman Reigns and reacting to the rumors of Asuka leaving the company. Later, the guys react to Mark Davis' breakout year, Darby Allin’s title reign, and other AEW Fairway to Hell notes. Other topics include: "Daredevil: Born Again" Finale Drake "Iceman" Expectations Kelsey Plum leaves Under Armour 0:00 Intro7:00 Gratitude — Mother’s Day 14:26 WWE — A Bloodline Summer, Mini-Hausens and Asuka 39:24 The B-Show — The S2 Finale is an All-Timer 48:32 AEW — “Protozilla” Mark Davis, The Tech Team 1:10:20ish Promo of the Week — Dana White on Mental Health 1:22:47 WDWM — Drake’s Return, Kelsey Plum’s Kicks, and Semester’s End 1:26:04 Closing Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)! https://bit.ly/19Guest

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