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The GOAT debates in pro wrestling are all wrong

By: Zack Heydorn

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Aug 12, 2026
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Let’s all agree right here and right now. Say it with me — no more pro wrestling GOAT debates.

I know it’s difficult to stay out of. I know that social media calls to you like a moth to a flame with this type of discord, but stay strong. These debates are ridiculous. You don’t need them.

Last week, social media bounced on it’s head for days when Conrad Thompson, a pro wrestling podcast innovator, argued on 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff that Roman Reigns wasn’t an all-time great and was the most overrated main event talent in WWE history.

It’s a bold claim to be sure, so you know exactly what happened next. Social media keyboard brawls erupted, other bold claims irresponsibly went viral, tribalism flamed up, and random facts were tossed about inaccurately to support positions on the issue.

Total digital madness.

Everyone’s wrong

Here’s the thing. Everyone’s wrong.

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