New Additions to the Survivor Series: WarGames Matches. Plus, Kris Statlander Talks In-Ring Chemistry With Mercedes Moné and That Bed of Nails.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If the babyface Survivor Series team were the Avengers, which Avenger would Jimmy Uso be (0:45)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whose T-shirt they'd get first, Dolph Ziggler's, Matt Cardona's … or Cam Skattebo's (3:40). Then they discuss the first round of the tournament that will determines who faces John Cena in his final match (6:00). They also discuss the following:

Je’Von Evans’s performance vs. Gunther (12:02)

Maxxine Dupri wins the Women’s Intercontinental Championship (14:56)

AJ Lee and Becky Lynch join the women’s WarGames match (18:20)

Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar join the men’s WarGames match (22:32)

The most expensive wrestling merch (41:29)

Later, David and Brian welcome the AEW Women’s World Champion, Kris Statlander, ahead of her title defense against Mercedes Moné at AEW Full Gear (50:41)She discusses the following:

Her mental headspace after two ACL injuries (52:19)

Creating the alien gimmick (58:22)

Her in-ring chemistry with Mercedes Moné (68:39)

Falling onto the bed of nails at AEW Blood and Guts (76:20)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters

Guest: Kris Statlander

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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