{"id":3252,"date":"2023-12-27T13:11:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T13:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiningwizardsnetwork.com\/episodes\/?p=3252"},"modified":"2023-12-27T13:11:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T13:11:47","slug":"the-shining-wizards-669-sidewinder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiningwizardsnetwork.com\/episodes\/2023\/12\/27\/the-shining-wizards-669-sidewinder\/","title":{"rendered":"The Shining Wizards 669: Sidewinder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tony and the Kevins wrap up 2023 in a way only they Wizards can.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nAfter some pleasantries about the Christmas holiday, they jump right in discussing the worst finishers in wrestling. 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