Squared Circle Podcast

By: Marie Shadows
  • Summary

  • I created a wrestling planner for you in 2024. Now I'm podcasting my thoughts with you about wrestling, media press and indie events, & exclusively bringing you into the workshop rooms of Inside The Locker Room and Indie Insights and Wrestle Tales to elevate you as a wrestler & content creator & fans of pro wrestling because everything in wrestling is connected: stories, creating, branding, train. My days at WWE are from 2018 working with the WWE Network Logging team. Now, I get to bring you along on my crazy wrestling career and journey.
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Episodes
  • NJPW United Empire Faction History Lesson (audio)
    Nov 12 2024

    Welcome to the Squared Circle Podcast! I am you host Marie Shadows! This is an audio only recording where I go in depth into the NJPW United Empire Faction History Lesson. AEW wants you to belive something different and no one is pushing back against it except for me.

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • AEW Has Decided United Empire Is No More! (youtube livestream)
    Nov 11 2024

    Hi! Marie Shadows here! Today we're talking more about the United Empire and AEW's lack of good logical storytelling. I wish the "writers" weren't lazy for this. This United Empire "civil war" is so rushed or trying to be rushed or just not logical. Join me!

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    2 hrs and 54 mins
  • Future Stars & Failing Strategies: WWE’s ID Program vs. AEW’s Ticket Troubles
    Oct 29 2024

    Title: Future Stars & Failing Strategies: WWE’s ID Program vs. AEW’s Ticket Troubles

    Host: Marie ShadowsPodcast: Squared Circle Podcast

    Episode Overview:In this episode, Marie Shadows discusses WWE’s latest initiative, the WWE ID program, which scouts and mentors indie wrestlers with the potential to join WWE. Discover how WWE is paving a sustainable path for the next generation of talent.

    Meanwhile, Marie shares her critical insights on AEW and NJPW’s current challenges, from ticket sales to storytelling mishaps, and how their strategic missteps could be alienating casual fans and dragging NJPW down.

    Marie also explores why NJPW's previous independence (with NJPW Strong) had more success in building buzz than its current AEW partnership.

    Key Topics Covered:

    1. WWE ID Program: How WWE’s mentorship for indie wrestlers is shaping the future of pro wrestling talent.
    2. AEW Ticket Troubles: Analysis of AEW’s discounted ticket prices and struggles with attendance.
    3. NJPW’s Position: Why NJPW’s shift away from NJPW Strong might be detrimental and how the AEW partnership could be impacting its growth.
    4. Fan Connection Issues: Why AEW and NJPW are struggling to connect with casual fans and how it’s affecting their shows.
    5. AEW Fan Behavior: A callout to AEW’s low-IQ fanbase, addressing the need for mature discussion on wrestling’s bigger picture.

    Takeaways:

    • WWE is investing in the indie scene and building a pathway to long-term success.
    • AEW and NJPW are facing challenges that require a stronger focus on fan engagement and storyline quality.
    • Wrestling fans need honest conversations about industry trends and the future of promotions like WWE, AEW, and NJPW.

    Call to Action:Want more behind-the-scenes wrestling analysis? Subscribe to Squared Circle Podcast for deep dives, insider stories, and pro wrestling critiques.

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    Future Stars & Failing Strategies: WWE’s ID Program vs. AEW’s Ticket Troubles - Join host Marie Shadows as she dives into WWE's new WWE ID program, which scouts top-tier indie wrestlers and offers mentorship, creating pathways to potential WWE careers. Marie also critiques AEW and NJPW’s approach to ticket sales, storytelling, and fan engagement, explaining why AEW’s and NJPW’s partnership may be hindering growth. If you’re interested in wrestling’s biggest debates on industry strategy and indie development, this episode’s for you!

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    50 mins

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