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Paul Fontaine and Garrett Gonzales are back with Takedown, the show where they tackle the most controversial and thought-provoking topics in professional wrestling today!

This episode is packed with hard-hitting analysis on the biggest names and most pressing business questions across the industry.

The Takedown Talking Points:

John Cena: Wrestler of the Year? Paul and Garrett dive into the highly debated question: Does the late-career run of John Cena—from his high-profile matches to his undeniable drawing power—make him a legitimate candidate for Wrestler of the Year? They will argue the case for and against the 16-time World Champion.

The Ace's Final Opponent: Following the recent announcement, the hosts analyze the decision to have Kazuchika Okada be the opponent for Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match. Is "The Rainmaker" the perfect, most poetic choice to end the career of "The Ace," or should the honor have gone to someone else?

WWE Business Health Check: With reports of seemingly soft ticket sales for some SmackDown events, the guys discuss whether this decline is indicative of a broader issue within WWE's business model, or if it's simply a temporary fluctuation due to price hikes and venue choices.

Stale Stipulations? Finally, we tackle the major question on every fan's mind: Have the double-cage matches, Blood & Guts (AEW) and WarGames (WWE), been overused? Paul and Garrett debate if the once-rare, ultra-violent spectacles have jumped the shark by becoming annual or semi-annual occurrences.

Join the debate! Comment below with your pick for Wrestler of the Year and your thoughts on the future of the cage matches!

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