The Havoc Rundown

Rundown Roundtable: Battlebots Pro League Kickoff

August 7, 2026·48 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

BattleBots is back, and there is a LOT to talk about.Justin, Ryan, Thomas, Tony, and Chey sit down for a Rundown Roundtable covering the opening round of the new BattleBots Pro League, including our thoughts on the new YouTube format, production and editing changes, tap-out buttons, the faster tournament structure, and how this new era compares to the Discovery days.Then we get into the robots.- Has Tombstone finally been surpassed by the modern heavyweight meta?- Is Manta the bot to beat?- How did Switchback become one of the most improved robots in the field?- Are The Twins proof that heavyweight multibots can actually work?- What happens when Witch Doctor takes on an AI-assisted Orbitron?Plus, we talk Magnitude, Malice, End Game, HUGE, HyperShock, Copperhead, Jackpot, Minotaur, Bloodsport, Teratops, Valkyrie, Golden Fury, Death Roll, Disarray, Cobalt and plenty more from the opening episodes.We also dig into how rapidly combat robotics is evolving, why some veteran machines are suddenly struggling against newer designs, and what BattleBots could do to make the Pro League presentation even better as the season continues.⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode discusses results from the first four episodes of BattleBots Pro League.🌐 Havoc Rundown:https://havocrundown.com/en▶️ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheHavocRundownListen, subscribe, and let us know which bot you think is taking the Pro League crown. 🤖💥

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