Kill Tony Heads to WrestleMania, Ari Shaffir Ends Storytelling Series, and Melbourne Comedy Fest Turns 40

March 25, 2026

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This episode of Daily Comedy News rounds up recent stand-up milestones, including Tony Hinchcliffe's Kill Tony heading to WrestleMania, Ari Shaffir closing out his long-running storytelling series, a massive stadium show by Gabe Iglesias and Joe Koi, legal news on Bill Cosby, and the 40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival, alongside smaller TV and film casting updates.

Kill Tony Meets WrestleMania

Tony Hinchcliffe's Kill Tony podcast will stage a special live event, Kill Tony WrestleMania, in Las Vegas on April 18 following night one of WrestleMania 42. Produced in partnership with WWE and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, it features Hinchcliffe alongside current WWE superstars, legends, well-known comedians, and surprise guests. Host Johnny Mac speculates on potential drop-ins, calling it a fun crossover.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:45) **Kill Tony at WrestleMania** - Tony Hinchcliffe brings Kill Tony live to Las Vegas post-WrestleMania Night 1 on April 18th with WWE stars, legends, comedians, and guests
2 (02:18) **Ari Shaffir ends storytelling series** - "The End" final 7-episode run launches April 16th on Thomann/YMH Studios for $25, featuring Shane Gillis, Nate Bargatze, Tom Segura, Tony Hinchcliffe, and many others
3 (04:01) **Kumail Nanjiani joins White Lotus S4** - Adds to France-set cast; details under wraps
4 (04:10) **Jason Momoa and Andy Samberg team up** - Star in comedy Protecting Jared about a security guard thwarting a billionaire kidnapping
5 (04:28) **Bill Cosby civil verdict** - Jury awards $19.25M to accuser for 1972 assault; Cosby denies, previously freed on technicality
6 (05:22) **Gabe Iglesias and Joe Coy stadium show review** - LA Times covers SoFi Stadium event with openers, Gabe's entrance, stories, Epstein anecdote, intermission, Joe Coy's Jabbawockeez reveal
7 (08:23) **Bill Maher Kennedy Center Award drama** - Reports of selection denied by White House as fake news

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Show Notes

Johnny Mac’s Daily Comedy News covers WWE partnering with Tony Hinchcliffe for “Kill Tony WrestleMania” in Las Vegas on April 18 after night one of WrestleMania 42, featuring WWE talent, comedians, and surprise guests. Ari Shaffir is ending his long-running storytelling show with “The End,” a seven-episode run on YMH Studios starting April 16 for $25, with a large comedian lineup and quotes from Shaffir and Tom Segura. Kumail Nanjiani is set to join The White Lotus season 4 in France, and Jason Momoa and Andy Samberg will star in the comedy “Protecting Jared.” A California jury ordered Bill Cosby to pay $19.25 million to a former waitress over a 1972 assault. The LA Times reviewed the Gabriel Iglesias/Joe Koy SoFi Stadium show, including guest appearances and Iglesias addressing an Epstein-files mention. The episode also highlights the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s 40th year and recommended acts and improv shows.

00:18 Kill Tony Meets WrestleMania
00:50 Ari Shaffir Ends Storytelling
02:33 TV Film Quick Hits
03:01 Bill Cosby Civil Verdict
03:55 SoFi Stadium Comedy Recap
05:07 Gabe Iglesias Epstein Bit
05:50 Joe Koy Surprise Entrance
06:56 Bill Maher Award Confusion
08:15 Melbourne Fest Highlights
10:46 Improv Spotlight Melbourne

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