The Mike & JD Show Ep. 105: BJ Bethel on AEW MAX Numbers, McMahon Scandals, NJPW Windy City Riot Report

Mike Gilbert (@MikeGilbert311) and JD Oliva (@jd_oliva) welcome BJ Bethel (@BJBethelTweets) back for Episode 105 of The Mike & JD Show, on the Voices of Wrestling Network! BJ dives into the online reaction to his AEW on MAX numbers column—what’s fueling the controversy? We break down updates on the McMahon family scandals, including the Ring Boy and Janel Grant cases. Plus, we explore the Eric Bischoff and Jim Cornette podcast connection—grifting or genius? We trace the rise of ad-free podcast networks and their popularity in wrestling. Finally, JD shares his live NJPW Windy City Riot report from Chicago’s Wintrust Arena! Watch on the Mike & JD Show YouTube channel (youtube.com/@mikeandjdshow) and follow us on X—Mike (@MikeGilbert311) and JD (@jd_oliva). Want ad-free episodes and exclusive wrestling content? Join us at Patreon.com/TheMikeAndJDShow! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy