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If you’ve ever considered signing up for yoga classes at a specific studio in Vaughan, interrupted someone by yelling out the word “What?” after each short phrase, made a joke about only being able to see a floating baseball cap, t-shirt and jean shorts, or smelled what was cookin’, you’re probably someone who has enjoyed the world of professional wrestling.
Ringside Heat is the newest wrestling show on the GTA airwaves. We give our fair and honest opinions on what’s happening in the major leagues of professional wrestling. We will also give a voice to those in the local wrestling scene, local podcasters, musicians and others who make the GTA one of the best markets to experience pro wrestling in all of North America.
So raise your index fingers in the air and yell out “Yes!” and tune in to Ringside Heat Saturdays at 9 PM and Sundays at 6 PM!
🔥 Ringside Heat — August 4, 2026
1️⃣ Lex and Chico recap SummerSlam weekend — the results, the fallout, and the moments that may shape WWE’s road into the fall.
2️⃣ Did SummerSlam live up to the hype, or did the spectacle outshine the storytelling? We break down what hit, what missed, and what actually mattered.
3️⃣ We preview Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling Mayhem, the new weekly TV show coming to TSN, and spotlight two featured matches we’re especially looking forward to.
🎙️SummerSlam is over. The fallout begins. And Canadian wrestling is stepping into the spotlight.
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Just days before SummerSlam 2026, Lex and Chico break down the partnership between Dave Lagreca and WWE that has now created WWE Radio! We also look at the fallout of Saturday Night's Main Event and tee up this weekend's SummerSlam!
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1️⃣ Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk brings intrigue, but Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins turned their World Heavyweight Championship contract signing into a scathing, personal, Shield-haunted war of words.
2️⃣Raw showed why character development still matters: Maxxine Dupri’s heel turn gave Austin Theory new heat, Otis got his heart stepped on, and Chad Gable’s El Grande Americano redemption earned him an Intercontinental Title shot against Penta.
3️⃣ Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden could reshape SummerSlam, with Danhausen’s New York crossover magic, Fatal Influence chasing the Women’s Tag Titles, Lyra Valkyria unraveling against Bayley, and the Undisputed Title scene becoming beautifully chaotic.
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Sami Zayn's 9-Day reign as WWE Undisputed Champion. What worked? What isn't working? What does it set up?
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What does the picture look like going into Saturday Night's Main Event on July 18 from Madison Square Garden, and how would it look heading into the first two-night WWE SummerSlam?
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Is a romance storyline between Austin Theory and Maxxine Dupri what Theory and The Vision need to finally break out as a stable, especially surrounded by Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul and Paul Heyman?
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1️⃣ Danhausen has become WWE’s most improbable crossover star, bringing casual fans in and old fans back through character work, curses, comedy, and the Knicks’ historic NBA Championship run.
2️⃣ El Grande Americano vs. OG El Grande Americano proved that the wildest wrestling ideas can become magic when everyone commits — even a lucha honor match for Mexico between two men who aren’t Mexican.
3️⃣ Wrestling doesn’t need to become normal to go mainstream. It needs to be bold, committed, entertaining, and unapologetically itself.
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Lex and Chico talk about the Irresistible rise of Danhausen as well as AEW Double or Nothing!
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Lex and Chico talk about the life and legacy of Ted Turner, who got into the "wrasslin'" industry by buying Jim Crockett Promotions in the 80's and nearly took down Vince McMahon's "entertainment" company, World Wrestling Federation (now WWE)!
They tee up Saturday Night's Main event on May 23rd, AAA Noche de los Grandes as well as WWE Clash in Italy, the first ever WWE PLE in Italy! They also answer who they think should be unmasked... The "Original" El Grande Americano who wears the red, white and blue, or the taller, "Real" Grande Americano (or as Chico calls him, El "Venti" Americano!
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Lex and Chico discuss the what fans are starting to call corporate meddling in WWE!
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It's the fallout show after WrestleMania 42! Lex and Chico review the two night extravaganza. What worked? Why the hate for Night 1? And why are Lex and Chico more bullish than the Internet Wrestling Community and the pro reviewers? But what do they also agree with? And where does CM Punk and Roman Reigns rank in the annals of WrestleMainia main events?
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It's the go-home show before WrestleMania! Lex and Chico take one final look at the WrestleMania card and give their predictions for what could happen at the Grandest Stage of Them All! AEW Dynasty results are also discussed- what worked? What didn't?
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Lex and Chico talk about the puzzling move to make Pat McAfee the "voice" in Randy Orton's Head! And yes, WrestleMania ticket prices do need to be lowered, but are you going to be like CM Punk says, with Punk saying he wants as many people in the crowd to watch him beat the holy hell out of Roman Reigns?
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🚨 Lex and Chico talk about Randy Orton showing he still has Ruthless Aggression, actually being "Vintage" Randy Orton!
🚨Lex admits he's now starting to come around to Oba Femi, especially how he obliterated Brock Lesnar with one powerbomb!
🚨 Why would CM Punk get so riled up about being called old by Roman Reigns?
🚨 Steve Austin's ride into the sunset, happy to leave behind "Stone Cold"?
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🚨 Lex and Chico argue about Cody Rhodes taking the WWE Undisputed Championship from Drew McIntyre and will be taking on his former Legacy tag teammate, Randy Orton!
🚨Finn Balor and the Judgment Day finally turn on each other!
🚨 Has holding onto the World Heavyweight Championship finally making CM Punk's darker side come forth, now that he's drawn the ire of Roman Reigns and the Usos?
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🚨 Lex and Chico discuss the Elimination Chamber PLE and the Fallout on RAW
🚨Danhausen finally makes it to WWE!
🚨 Is the unpredictability of the WWE Championship picture going into Friday helping or hurting the Road to WrestleMania?
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🚨 Lex and Chico look back on AJ Styles and his legendary career as the last "travel-the-world-before-WWE" generation of wrestlers
🚨With Elimination Chamber coming up, we preview 4 matches: Both Elimnation Chamber matches: Who should win? Who will actually win? And how do the chamber matches, Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee and CM Punk vs Finn Balor affect WrestleMania?
🚨 Lex talks about Championship Wrestling From Ontario's "My Bloody Valentine" last Sunday at The Rockpile!
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🚨 Lex and Chico review the #RoyalRumble #PLE and the beginning of the Road to #WrestleMania!
🚨Looking back on #AJStyles vs #Gunther and the way he chose to end his career in #WWE and #Wrestling altogether
🚨 As of the end of #WWERAW #CMPunk and #RomanReigns are booked for #WrestleMania, but did they also just take a subtle jab at #DrewMcIntyre and #WWESmackDown that could spark a feud between the brands in a way that comes across as way more authentic than some build-ups to #SurvivorSeries?
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🚨 Lex and Chico attend Monday Night RAW at the Scotiabank Arena and review a weekend of wrestling in Montreal and Toronto!
🚨What are their predictions for the #RoyalRumble PLE and how will WWE handle the booking of #AJStyles career-threatening match vs #Gunther? Who will win the Rumble? Will #SamiZayn actually defeat #DrewMcIntyre to win the #WWE #WWEUndisputedChampionship
🚨 Is it time to shelve the plot device of long-term champions like #RomanReigns and #CodyRhodes have enjoyed for more of an Attitude Era style booking where the title was circulated quickly among several main eventers?
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Lex and Chico discuss the debut of TNA Impact! on AMC and TNA Genesis and address the criticisms of the differences of the production values of both shows.
We also talk about CM Punk vs Finn Balor and their main event match for the World Heavyweight Championship, and how the right entrance music truly elevates the moment; WWE allowing Natalya to bring in her "Nattie" heel persona as she turns heel on Maxxine Dupri in her championship rematch with a homecoming Becky Lynch; how Drew McIntyre's championship victory opens up possibilities in the Championship picture that might not have happened otherwise.
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Lex and Chico talk about:
1) WWE SmackDown's Three Stages of Hell with Drew McIntyre defeating Cody Rhodes to become the Undisputed WWE Champion; was it the right move? Where does it rank in the history of Three Stages of Hell?
2) Gunther vs AJ Styles: A smart, well told, pro wrestling story from the competitors as well as Michael Cole and Wade Barrett that gives life for a possible long-term story going into WrestleMania, and a possible retirement match for AJ!
3) The upcoming debut of TNA Wrestling on AMC - what this means for the 3rd biggest pro wrestling company in North America, who have survived several instances where they could have gone defunct!
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Lex goes solo for the first show of the year! He recaps what has happened in the past month since John Cena's retirement, including Gunther getting the nuclear heat from his victory over John Cena; Monday Night RAW + Stranger Things; Punk vs Bron Breakker; WWE RAW's new theme is Eminem's "Godzilla"; and how WWE is pricing families out of going to the shows!
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John Cena is now officially retired. Lex and Chico are joined by Colin Dodge in his final episode with Ringside Heat, and a guest return for Jose Taboada on the occasion of Cena's final match on Saturday Night's Main Event! Was Gunther going over with Cena tapping out the right decision? And what should they do with Gunther now that he has one of the biggest victories of his career?
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(Airdate: December 3, 2025) Lex and Chico talk about the new TNA television deal with AMC, which will see TNA's flagship show, TNA iMPACT! have a regulary cable TV time slot; Survivor Series War Games determining the finals of The Last Time Is Now Tournament, and commenting on the matches between LA Knight vs Jey Uso, and Gunther vs Solo Sikoa, and what would it mean for John Cena's final match at Saturday Night's Main Event
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(Aired on November 26, 2025) Lex goes solo to and gives his thoughts on AEW Full Gear, especially on Samoa Joe winning the AEW World Championship from Hangman Adam Page! Lex also goes into the semi-finalists of "The Last Time Is Now" tournament and tees up Survivor Series: War Games!!!
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🚨 Lex, Chico and Colin talk about John Cena finally becoming the Intercontinental Champion and Grand Slam Champion!
🚨How does Cena’s IC Title win change “The Last Time Is Now” tournament to be his final opponent?
🚨 We’ve hit the double century mark! We recollect our favorite moments over the past 4 years!
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Lex and Chico talk about the results of the most recent edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event!
Who could John Cena’s final opponent be? An old frenemy? A rising star? Or a hybrid option?
Speaking of crossover stars, with MJF catching the acting bug, what could his future be in AEW and in professional wrestling on the whole?
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After a month off, we're back with our Fall Premiere!
On this episode, Lex, Colin and Chico talk about Freedom and Control in wrestling - a delicate balance everywhere else in life, but particuarly tough in wrestling. We explore this in AEW WrestleDream's main event of Jon Moxley vs Darby Allin, featuring a waterboarding segment, Mercedes Mone's "belt collector" run with 12 titles now wrapped around her, and the rumors of non-compete clauses in WWE lasting up to a full year!
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Lex sits down with actor, producer, director, and photographer, Vinnie Salvador, as they chat about his and his family's experience at AEW All Out in the private box at Scotiabank Arena. Along with giving his thoughts on the matches on the card, Vinnie also talks about being able to share the experience of watching Adam Copeland and Jay Reso together in years, and sharing that moment with his son during his first ever AEW show.
They analyze how on one end, Tony Khan has done a good job keeping fans live in the arena happy with ticket and merch pricing, but also still needs to learn how to not exhaust the fans before the main event!
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Lex and Chico are back! In this show, they talk about the return of AJ Lee, after retiring from the WWE 10 years ago! They also talk about forgiveness in the wrestling business, who it's been extended to, and the areas of the business where there is a lack of forgiveness.
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After a 3-week hiatus, we're back with an extra special episode! Lex interviews Kingsley, an independent pro wrestler hailing from Australia and currently making waves in the Ontario indies! We talk about her journey from wrestling in Australia, to wrestling in Ontario, as well as her influences growing up in wrestling and integrating her musical influences into her wrestling persona! And, she sings an impromptu cover of "Baby One More Time" with Lex on the guitar!
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It's the fallout from WWE SummerSlam and its first ever 2-night event! Lex and Chico break down the two nights of wrestling offered by WWE in their traditional home base of the New York/New Jersey area in the northeast USA. We also talk about the role and ethics of journalism as a tool to serve kayfabe, in the light of Seth ROllins' "Ruse of the Century!"
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Amidst the pockets of negativity surrounding the news of the death of one the greatest professional wrestlers, and the first global superstar pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan, Lex and Chico wish to add to the positive side of the conversation by remembering the good that Hulk Hogan brought to the wrestling industry and the world amidst his imperfections.
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Lex and Chico talk about WWE Evolution in the radio portion of the show, where they praise the women's divisions of RAW, SmackDown and NXT for what could have been the show of the weekend. They discuss the results and their implications and Triple H's comments when he was asked if an all-women's PLE could be in the cards for WWE's future.
In Bonus Content, Lex and Chico talk about TNA Slammiversary, especially with the conflict circulating around the wrestling community of TNA's men's and women's divisions world titles currently in the hands of NXT superstars, and how it actually is NOT WWE trying to bury the company that to compete with them straight out of the Monday Night War!
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Somehow, Lex and Colin got through an entire 6 hours of AEW All In Texas and still were able to record their post-show thoughts in radio and podcast form!
What was good and great about the show? How did a card of less than 10 matches change the dynamic of a major AEW PPV especially during a 6 hour show?
Was Colin correct about his "Gore for the sake of gore" reservations for the Jon Moxley-Adam Page match? How much did it contribute or take away from the match that saw Page finally get back the title after his first run ended 3 years ago?
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It's AEW All-In Texas Week and Lex and Colin breakdown the milestone shows of AEW Dynamite 300 and AEW Collilsion!
We also tee up what we're looking forward to on the main show on Saturday, and why Colin has concerns with the new stipulation added to the AEW World Championship match between Hangman Adam Page and Jon Moxley!
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Lex, Colin and Chico talk about the John Cena "Pipebomb" response to CM Punk's original Pipebomb from nearly 14 years ago! Colin brings us up to speed on AEW Grand Slam Mexico and what that sets up for AEW All In Texas. And what do we think about Kevin Nash's recent comments praising LA Knight with a bit of a caveat, as well as if WWE Night of Champions, especially the Cena-Punk Championship match should really be in Saudi Arabia or on American/Canadian soil?
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Lex goes solo (not Sikoa) on this episode and flaps his little gums (thank you, Stone Cold!) about these topics:
1) Why Lex did not hate Gunther's World Heavyweight Championship win; what could have been done for both Jey and Gunther; Not being happy about Goldberg making his way back into WWE for a retirement match!
2) The lawsuit filed against Jon Moxley and AEW: On what grounds is it warranted? On what grounds is it frivolous? How it can be seen as just, and how can it be seen as overblown?
3) What's next for Elayna Black, as she "deletes" her WWE persona and begins a new run in the indies? Will she be able to build her character in a way that couldn't be done in WWE?
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(Originallly broadcast on June 11, 2025) Lex and Colin talk AEW Summer Blockbuster, and what matches they are looking forward to!
Lex admits he's been had by Kayfabe 2.0 yet again with the release and re-hiring of Ron "The Truth" Killings, effectively shelving the "R-Truth" gimmick, as he looks like he's going to continue to factor into the John Cena storyline. How much of it was real? How much of it was a work?
Colin and Lex debate about John Cena's half-way point in the final run of his career!
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R-Truth has been released by WWE and lots of people are upset, including the WWE Superstars, and our own Lex Tan! Lex tries to live, laugh, and love through this decision by WWE, but also is confounded to no end why they would let Truth go after 17 years! Lex also lines up WWE/AAA Worlds Collide and WWE Money In the Bank!
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AEW Double or Nothing... WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and NXT Battleground... TNA Under Siege, TNA Impact and the Canada-United States Border Brawl! 5 big shows by the three major wrestling promotions in North America. Sure, that is a lot of shows fighting for eyes and ears, but isn't that the mark of a healthy industry? Lex Tan and Colin Dodge discuss what they enjoyed, what they're critical of and how this will play into the summer circuit of shows for the big 3!
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We're back!!!
Lex and Chico remember #Sabu: Chico talks Sabu's legacy, and Lex shares about meeting him at Greektown Wrestling! We also talk MLPW Northern Rising at Maple Leaf Gardens/Mattamy Athletic Centre, and we preview #TNA Under Siege and #AEW's return to Toronto in September!
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It's that time of year again... hearts broken, dreams coming to an end... yup it's WWE Layoff season! Lex and Chico tag team to talk about the releases, and who were the ones that were most confounding!
Chico also rants about the inconsistency and infuriating actions of one Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson over the past few months with his role (AND lack thereof) in the John Cena heel turn in Toronto and Cody Rhodes' story!
They also tee up WWE Backlash and talk in more details about Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling: Northern Rising at Maple Leaf Gardens!
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It's Jose's final show! Lex, Colin, Chico and the man of the hour reminisce about Jose's tenure, contributions, his favorite memories of the industry and being on the show!
We banter about why the TLC match on SmackDown featuring DIY vs Motor City Machine Guns vs The Street Profits wasn't included on the WrestleMania card and was put on a regular TV taping instead!
And we look forward to two big shows for the Canadian wrestling fan coming in May: TNA Wrestling: Under Siege in Brampton and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling at Maple Leaf Gardens!
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Lex, Jose, Chico and Colin gather their thoughts and analyze WrestleMania 41 from Las Vegas, Nevada! What did they initally think of the show as it aired, and did a couple of days removed from the event and the ability to digest the two-night pro wrestling extravaganza change their minds? What were their thoughts on the two big triple threat matches? What about their thoughts on the 17-time World Champion, John Cena? Why couldn't we smell what The Rock was cooking? How did Dominik Mysterio go from being drowned out by boos to being cheered by WWE Universe?
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It's the most wonderful time of the year... for wrestling fans!!! WrestleMania 41 weekend is finally upon us! Lex, Colin, Jose and Chico run down the two night WrestleMania 41 card, make their predictions and fantasy booking speculations on the 13 announced matches on the cards heading into the 4 night extravaganza of pro wrestling! Who wins? Who loses? Who gets over, and who goes over? The Super Bowl wishes it could be WrestleMania!!!
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Lex, Colin, Jose and Chico recap AEW Dynasty and analyze the highlights and the lowlights of the show, including the amazing work of Timeless Toni Storm and her Rocky-inspired vibe, Speedball Mike Bailey holding his own alongside Ricochet and Kenny Omega, WIll Ospreay and Kevin Knight's barnburner to start the night, and Mercedes Mone finally finding her stride again!
We also give our thoughts on the criticisms of the show including issues around the officiating as well as Swerve Strickland's controversial rant after the cameras went off the air!
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Lex, Colin, Jose and Chico take to the airwaves to tee up AEW Dynasty and our live reaction stream this coming Sunday! We break down the 6 matches already announced, and discuss the trajectory of AEW so far this year!
We also break down the John Cena-Cody Rhodes promo faceoff from RAW, discuss how unfortunately the women's storylines and builds going into WrestleMania have paled in comparison to Cena-Rhodes, Jey Uso and Gunther, as well as CM Punk-Roman Reigns and Seth Rolllins!
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Can you believe it's been 24 years since the final broadcast of WCW Nitro on TNT, where Tony Schiavone called it "a landmark night" in the history of sports entertainment/pro wrestling? It was March 24, 2001 when Vince McMahon announced on simulcasted segments during WWF RAW is War and WCW Monday Nitro that he had bought and owned his competition.
Lex and Chico recollect their their thoughts about that epic broadcast that the mix of the work and the shoot, the real life and kayfabe blew the minds of the entire wrestling world.
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Lex, Jose, John, Colin and Chico weigh in on John Cena's first promo since we last saw him turn heel in our own yard! We talk about the impact it has not just in this storyline but what it could mean in the grander scheme of wrestling history. Could it be one of the greatest promos of all time, warranting a place on the Wrestling Promo Mount Rushmore? And what is the pathos, blurring of the lines of reality and kayfabe and the Hollywood references that made it so effective?
We also begin to explore the question of Charlotte Flair currently being where John Cena was 10 years ago when people started singing, "John Cena Sucks!"
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Here's the full version including the segments aired on radio!
Lex, Colina and Chico review a very strong weekend for pro wrestling: AEW Revolution as well as moments from WWE SmackDown, RAW, and NXT Roadblock.
Also, after Damaris Lewis unwittingly blabbed about the open "secret" of the business, we talk about what went wrong, and how AEW could fix that issue. And what was worse? Travis Scott sucker-punching Cody risking the main event of WrestleMania, or an actress unwittingly calling the wrestling the "f" word (you know what we mean!) without using the word itself on a live broadcast?
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So much wrestling to talk about we had to spill over into bonus content in the podcast!
We talk about NXT Roadblock, and the 5 matches that made for a solid 2 hours of wrestling, plus we take a deeper dive into the Damaris Lewis gaffe on AEW Revolution just before the main event of the night!
The full podcast drops at 4 PM!
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People have been waiting for this moment for more than 20 years, and it happened in Toronto's Rogers Centre.
John Cena turned heel.
And he didn't just turn heel willy nilly. He did it in the most epic and shocking way possible, especially when you consider how information travels in the social media era. The Rock was looking for Cody Rhodes to sell his soul to him, and unbeknownst to the world, John Cena had already done that
Lex, Jose, Colin, Chico and Colin recollect their experiences and start talking about what could happen next with Rock, Cena, and Cody. They also talk about the rest of the Elimination Chamber card which was also phenomenal, and how all of that leads into WrestleMania and beyond.
Warning: One expletive is used in the podcast version, not the radio version.
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Elimination Chamber weekend in Toronto is mere days away and the Ringside Heat Ring Crew of Lex, Jose, Colin and Chico are raring to go and celebrate the first WWE Premium Live Event at SkyDome/Rogers Centre since WrestleMania X8 in 2002! But we also have a bunch of questions to ponder, especially with The Rock and Cody Rhodes' promo from last Friday on SmackDown and the confusion about the direction of his character and the story.
Since Toronto's iconic baseball stadium is hosting WWE festivities this week, we discuss about what we're looking forward to with the fan experience offerings from the worlds largest wrestling promotion.
Mississauga's Santino Marella and tag team legends Matt and Jeff Hardy made their return to WWE programming representing TNA Wrestling with an appearance on NXT! What's in store for the 2Xtreme/Broken brothers in what could be their final big run leading up to their title defence at NXT Roadblock next month?
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It's another triple threat Ring Crew of Lex, Colin and Chico! They discuss the aftermath of a great Saturday of wrestling for NXT and AEW, and how the women's divisions stole both shows! Compelling stories in both short and long-term forms and great in-ring action! Simple process, no?
We also start to think about how the Elimination Chamber card is shaping up, what could happen, and how it leads into WrestleMania!
BONUS CONTENT: After we get off the air on Sauga 960, we chat about Michael Cole's appearance on Logan Paul's "Impaulsive" podcast!
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It's a triple threat crew with Lex, Colin and Chico chatting about AEW Grand Slam Australia and WWE NXT Vengeance Day! They talk about anticipating the matches between Mariah May and Toni Storm, Mercedes Mone and Harley Cameron for AEW; and on the WWE side: Giulia vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Cora Jade vs. Bayley!
With the return of AJ Styles and his "Phenomenal" theme, the surprise of JDC appearing at an NXT show using his old "Fandango" theme, and Roxanne Perez entering the NXT Arena to Bayley's classic theme, "Turn it Up", is there a nostalgia in the WWE Universe for CFO$'s work in WWE Music Group in the way wrestling fans reminisce about JIm Johnston's work?
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The Road to WrestleMania has begun with the completion of the Royal Rumble PLE! Lex, Jose, Colin and Chico have a meeting of the minds (not like Gorilla Monsoon referred to) to break down what happened between Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes, DIY and the Motor City Machine Guns, as well as the surprises and results of the Men's and Women's Royal Rumble Matches. We also sound off about what happened to Penta early on the in the Men's Rumble, and how big or small of a deal it was to keep him in the match!
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This Saturday is the Royal Rumble! A nearly full house of Lex, Jose, John, Colin and Chico reminisce about past Rumbles, speculate about the men's and women's rumbles and the Road to WrestleMania, while Colin gives his own "predictions" for John Cena's final year as a wrestler! The Ring Crew also discusses the two other booked matches: Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes in a ladder match for the Undisputed and Winged Eagle titles and a 2 out of 3 falls match between DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) and the Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin)!
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This coming Friday January 24 will be the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) by Vincent Jess McMahon, and Lex gives his two cents about that day and the match between Lou Thesz and "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers for the NWA World Championship that ultimately led to Vince McMahon Sr. breaking away from the National Wrestling Alliance.
Jose and Chico join in the fun to discuss the recent announcement of a multi-year deal partnering WWE and TNA and the implications of the partnership, and Joe Hendry finally capturing the TNA Championship in his third attempt against Nic Nemeth!
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Lex is back and with an actual voice, alongside Jose, John and Colin as they discuss the newest possible work?/shoot? controversy with Corey Graves expressing that he's feeling slighted by WWE! AEW recently changed their opening signature theme song for AEW Dynamite and they hope it brings out the inner caffeine pills in you! And we also comment on Penta's debut on WWE RAW!
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It's the first episode of 2025! Jose hosts with John, Chico, and Colin as they talk about the debut of WWE on Netflix!
They discuss the overall experience of WWE on Netflix, The Rock and Cody Rhodes and their backstage interaction, and the boos that Hulk Hogan received during his promo!
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2024's last episode is a very special episode of Ringside Heat, as our very own John Dawson debuts his newest single, "Under All The Lights" on Sauga 960 AM! The song is inspired by the climax and denouement of WrestleMania 40 and written as an epilogue to Cody and Brandi's journey in WWE, being released from WWE, working the Indies and creating AEW, and going back to WWE to rise to the highest echelon of the industry as the Undisputed WWE Champion.
Lex, Jose, Colin, and Chico join in to bear witness, listen, and give their 2 cents on the tune.
The RIng Crew also talks about Cody bringing out the "Winged Eagle" Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event!
Lex and Colin catch up with AEW, the Continental Classic and the major storylines of Tony Khan's promotion! We also tee-up the return of Saturday Night's Main Event, as Cody Rhodes puts the title on the line against his former friend Kevin Owens!
Lex welcomes back Jose from Vancouver, as he went to see Survivor Series: War Games in person! Chico also joins in on the fun as we discuss the results and the fallout of the PLE as well as Monday Night RAW!
Bonus content: How devastatingly excellent was The New Day's 10th Anniversary segment and have you ever seen a swerve like that before?
It's our first weekday afternoon episode on Sauga 960, and Jose and Colin break down AEW Full Gear! What happened? Who came out on top? What's next moving forward Tony Khan and the rest of his roster?
Lex, John and Chico talk about a nearly forgotten song about "Rasslin" from back in the 1980s, the collection scene, a tee-up of AEW Full Gear as well as Lex's trip to Long Island, New York for "The Big Event" and "Victory Pro Wrestling"
Director of Digital Content Jose Taboada and AEW Expert Colin Dodge chat about the big news coming about WWE Elimination Chamber officially confirmed to be coming to Toronto's Rogers Centre in March of 2025! That will make it the first WWE event held at stadium since WrestleMania X8 in 2002 when it was still called "SkyDome"!
Lex, Jose and Chico bring ALL THE HEAT in this episode as tnhey discuss the nuances, the grievances, the fascination, and complications of reporting on injuries from the major wrestling promotions! Do they need to settle their differences at WAR GAMES (well, maybe Jose, because he's actually going to "Survivor Series: War Games"!)
Lex, Jose, Colin, and Chico chat about the big news of Samantha Irvin's departure from WWE; what is the legacy that she leaves behind? Where does she rank among the great ring announcers, being that Michael Buffer and others have been praising her work?
The RIng Crew also talks about the growing level of dissatisfaction with WWE Music's def Rebel as the ones responsible for penning WWE superstars' theme music!
Lex, Jose and Colin process the possibilities and the reasons why London may be pivoting away from bidding on a getting a WrestleMania and instead pursuing a Super Bowl!
It's also a huge weekend for the Canadian pro wrestling scene as Scott D'Amore and his team relaunch one of the original brands of North American pro wrestling history: Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling. This weekend's "Forged In Excellence" featured a star studded cast including Takeshita and Josh Alexander wrestling for the AEW International Championship, Bully Ray, Raj Dheshi, Harley Cameron, Kylie Rae with Mauro Ranallo and Don Callis at the announce desk!
Director of Digital Content Jose Taboada guest-hosts this alongside Colin Dodge as they assess and review AEW WrestleDream. Find out what they thought about the Bryan Danielson vs Jon Moxley match and where the ending puts everyone involved in the story, and other highlights and lowlights of the pay-per-view!
Lex Tan and Colin Dodge welcome guest panelist Josh Dias of MJDD Collectibles and they review WWE Bad Blood, which emanated from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on October 6, 2024!
What did they think of the 5-match event which inlcuded a Hell In A Cell, a Shark Tank, and the return of Jimmy Uso and The Rock with the People's Championship belt in tow?
The "Mr. McMahon" Netflix series dropped this past week, and Lex and Colin give their initial thoughts and analysis on the series on the whole as well as individual insights!
A fuller discussion on the series with more of the RIng Crew will be made available on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/RingsideHeat
This episode is brought to you by "Outlier" by John Dawson, and his newest single "Where You Belong" available wherever you get your music as well as the 180 gram Vinyl version at JohnDawsonMusic.myshopify.com
It's a two-man RIng Crew with Director of Digital Content Jose Taboada filling in for Lex's hosting duties, alongside our very own diamond-selling recording artist John Dawson!
Jose and John take a deep dive into the current developments in the Cody Rhodes-Roman Reigns saga; not just between these two of the biggest stars in this generation of WWE wrestlers, but also their entanglements with each other's families especially The Bloodline of the Anoa'I wrestling dynasty, as well as the confusing, yet downright effective social media post of Jey, Jimmy, and Solo's dad, Rikishi!
Yup, we're on Patreon! And we have a giveaway ready on X! Listen to the show to find out how you can win an Ultimate Edition "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt action figure! We talk about our venture of starting our very own Patreon and invite you to join us there!
Lex shares with Jose, Colin and Chico about meeting one of the greatest voices and personalities in the history of the wrestling industry, Jerry "The King" Lawler at final day of the 2024 Canadian National Exhibition as part of Canadian Championship Wrestling shows at the Ex, and continuing the tradition of pro wrestling at the iconic Canadian fair.
We also talk about the future of televised WWE programming with reports of a possible return of Saturday Night's Main Event to their lineup, as well as the final episode of SmackDown! on Fox as they move to the USA Network in the months before the Netflix deal takes effect!
It's a one-on-one RIng Crew with Lex and Jose giving their review of WWE Bash in Berlin! We talk about the 5 entertaining matches that WWE offered its fans around the world! How did Germany enjoy the WWE? What was expected? What surprised us? And how did WWE handle the press at the post-show press conference?
This episode brought to you by "Outlier" by John Dawson.
Lex, Jose, Colin and Chico remember The Wild Samoans on the occasion of Afa's death and their legacy to the WWE as well as their bloodline.
Colin also helps us tee up AEW All In taking place next weekend at Wembley Stadium in London, England as we talk about the matches we're looking forward watching for our live reaction stream next weekend!
And with the CNE in town again for the final weeks of the summer, we talk about the legacy of pro wrestling at the Ex and encourage you to support live pro wrestling by checking out one of their 3 shows happening everyday for the entirety of the Ex!
Lex, Jose and John welcome back the Prodigal Uce, Steve Peconi as we discuss WWE coming back for a second PLE in Canada: Survivor Series: WarGames! But this time it's on the west coast in Vancouver, for their first PPV/PLE since "In Your House 26: Rock Bottom" in 1998 and their first WWE show in 4 years! We address the big important question: Why has WWE avoided Vancouver?
We also process the passing of Kevin Sullivan and the subtle influences he had on the industry that can be felt today in what we currently see in the Wyatt Sicks and what the Dark Order was intended to be.
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What a SummerSlam that the WWE gave us! Lex, John and Jose talk about what could be the greatest SummerSlam ever, with the return of the one true chief, the Only Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns! We also talk about:
LA Knight becoming a singles champion for the first time in WWE, and Logan Paul being a footnote in a strong lineup;
Dirty Dom's betrayal of Rhea "Mami" Ripley and NOT stage kissing Liv Morgan;
CM Punk's first singles match in WWE nearly 10 years!
This episode is brought to you by "Outlier" by John Dawson. Stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you get your music; buy the album off of the iTunes store; buy the 180-gram vinyl at JohnDawsonMusic.myshopify.com!
Lex, Jose, John and Chico tee-up SummerSlam, and remark on how Jacob Fatu has become everything that Solo Sikoa was meant to be and more, and where that leaves those to usos in the grander scheme of the Bloodline story and in WWE on the whole!
They also discuss the possibilities of WrestleMania across the pond, and how that relates to Tony Khan's plans for AEW's foray into the UK!
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On this episode of Ringside Heat, Lex, Jose, Chico and Colin celebrate the release weekend of John's album "Outlier!"
We also talk about the 250th episode of AEW Dynamite!
And thanks to our gracious friends of the show in Oshawa, Lex was able to step in the ring and get his first wrestling training session with friend of the show, Clash Kincade. Listen to Lex and Jose (who filmed it!) chat with the Ring Crew and have a laugh!
What a weekend in Toronto!,Remix Rumble at Lee's Palace, the WWE Media Junket at MLSE Launchpad, WWE SmackDown and Money In The Bank in the Foster Hewitt Media Gondola, and NXT Heatwave! And Ringside Heat was a part of it all!
It was truly a team effort with Lex, John, Jose, Colin, Chico, with our Learning Tree, Neil "Big Mac" MacCarthy! Hear from all of us on the first segment of the show!
Listen to our thoughts on the weekend, especially with the Unexpected John Cena (cue trumpets) announces his victory lap!
Thank you to our friends of the show, Vinnie Salvador and Azeem Haq who we worked hand-in-hand along the way!
They're here!
After a phenomenal time with Vince Russo, Lex is joined by Colin and Jose as we talk about the debut of the Wyatt Sicks, and what it means to the wrestling fans, and Taylor Rotunda/Uncle Howdy!
Colin also joins the fun with AEW Forbidden Door tee-ups and previews before we go onlne with our live stream reaction!
A Canadian Exclusive!!!
Former Head of Creative for WWE, World Championship Wrestling and TNA/Impact Wrestling Vince Russo returns to Ringside Heat to have a virtual fireside chat with Lex and John!
Vince shoots about his appearance in Vice and Seven Bucks Entertainment's docu-series, "Who Killed WCW?" and the disconnect between Russo, Turner Broadcasting, Eric Bischoff, and Hulk Hogan and how it affected any chance of recovery for the promotion that nearly put WWE and the McMahons out of business!
Vince also talks about the how the debut of the Wyatt Sicks faction could work with or even in spite of fans who prefer a more "pro wrestling" show rather than entertainment!
Dontcha dare miss it!
It's our recap and review of WWE Clash at the Castle with Lex, Jose, Chico and Colin! What happens next as WWE heads toward Money in the Bank in Toronto and SummerSlam in Cleveland? And Colin comes up with an idea about the Money In the Bank that you might not have heard before!
We have nearly a full Ring Crew today, with Lex, Jose, Chico, Colin, and John! We talk about:
- The Stanley Cup Championship Title Belt
- The latest on the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour, featuring Dirty Dom: Are we seeing the end of Judgment Day? And how big will Rhea get when she's finally healed up?
- AEW, MJF and Baron Corbin?
And we have a huge announcement regarding Ringside Heat at Money In The Bank!
Jose (@Taboada93) guests hosts in Lex Tan's (@LexTanMedia) absence and is joined by AEW "Apologist" Colin Dodge (@Risen72) and @JohnDawsonMusic as they chat about Ethan Page and Jordynne Grace's surprise appearances on this week's episode of NXT! Is the TRUE forbidden door olpening?
Jose and John consult with Colin, now deemed our AEW apologist as they talk about Double or Nothing, the fallout on Dynamite and where the heck MJF was, and Adam Copeland injuring himself on an unnecessary spot with a dangerous landing!
It's another one-on-one episode, this time featuring Lex and Colin reviewing WWE King and Queen of the Ring and teeing-up AEW Double or Nothing! We the talk about the implications of Gunther and Nia Jax's King and Queen of the Ring reigns, how despite the result of Cody Rhodes vs Logan Paul being expected it was touted as a classic, as well as match placement on AEW's Pay-Per-Views!
(Originally aired on May 19, 2024) It's a one on one episode with Lex and Jose!
On the heels of Kevin Patrick's first comments on WWE since his departure, Lex and Jose discuss Michael Cole's impact on wrestling commentary over his 27 year career, and whether we'll see him continue into his 30th, and maybe a 40th year with WWE?
Also, they bring back "All You Can Heat", as Lex asks Jose about his opinions on a wide array of topics in the wrestling world!
Happy Mother's Day!
Lex, Colin, Chico and John reflect on WWE Backlash in Lyon, France and sound off about the crowd reactions and interactions throughout the show. We also discuss the latest shenaningans of Nature Boy Ric Flair as well as teeing up the first 5 (of 85) matches for AEW Double or Nothing!
Lex, Chico, John, and Jose celebrate 3 years on the air! Since we recorded this before WWE Backlash in Lyon, France we talk about what we COULD do for WrestleMania 41!
We also talk about Ronda Rousey's statements about WWE and former WWE/UFC commentator Jimmy Smith's reaction and rebuttal!
In this AEW-centered episode, Lex, Jose, and Colin talk about the good, the bad, and the UGLY:
The good: AEW Dynasty (except for the EVPs), Tony Khan's kayfabe on the NFL Network
The bad: Tony Khan's commitment to the tribalism in professional wrestling fandom
The UGLY: Tony Khan crossing the line when shooting on WWE.
Lex also pays tribute to Canadian broadcaster Bob Cole, the great hockey play-by-play announcer who died on April 24, 2024 at the age of 90.
What would be the sound of music to our ears? Hearing the answer to "How do you solve a problem like Tony Khan?" Lex, Colin, Chico, Jose, and John tee up AEW Dynasty this weekend, we all give our two cents about the last few weeks of AEW programming with dichotic messaging regarding the pro wrestling business? Are they saying we should be celebrating and enjoying wrestling in its many forms like Adam Copeland and Jon Moxley have said? Or do we give in to the tribalism by showing the AEW All In footage, proving CM Punk right for leaving AEW, making Jack Perry look weak, embarassing Tony Schiavone and even Eric Bischoff telling a cautionary tale?
We also tee-up AEW Dynasty, the first AEW PPV since WWE WrestleMani, and we also react to the reveal of the new World and WWE Tag Team Championship title belts, as revealed by Triple H and awarded to Awesome Truth and A-Town Down Under!
Ringside Heat is back from Philadelphia after Lex, Chico, John, Jose, Steve Peconi and guest Ring Crew member David talk about their experiences of WrestleMania 40, live in the stadium and watching the broadcast!
We also bring in the youngest members of the RIngside Heat family, JP and Luke to talk about what their first WrestleMania experience was like
Originally broadcast March 31, 2024
Ringside Heat is here teeing up The Grandest Stage of them All: WrestleMania 40! Jose Tabaoda steps in as host with Chico Nuguid, Steve Peconi, and special guest Locked on Leafs host David Morassutti.
All Elite Wrestling comes back to Toronto for TV tapings of Dynamite and Rampage at the Coca-Cola Coliseum, and Ringside Heat was able to get an interview with the Rated-R Super... Super... SUPERSTAR, Adam Copeland! Lex and John chat with Adam about his career, great places in his hometown of Orangeville, Ontario, and more!
Jose, Colin and Chico of the Ring Crew join the chat to talk about how the AEW TV tapings came across in person (Lex and Jose were there live!) and on TV (Colin and Chico caught the show as it aired!)
Lex, John and Jose talk about:
1) Mercedes Mone signing with AEW, in what is said to be the most lucrative contract offered to a female wrestler,
2) The Rock's latest promo on the March 15, 2024 edition of WWE SmackDown: Lex nearly marking out in a McDonald's while watching SmackDown on his phone, Jose going bonkers for the 2003 "Hollywood" Rock theme, and the fact that John couldn't show The Rock's promo to his kids!
3) Rock vs Hogan, 22 years later!
And we made a huge announcement: next week, we welcome AEW's ADAM COPELAND to Ringside Heat for an interview prior to him appearing with Christian in an I QUIT match on AEW TV!
The WWE has started to roll out their inductions to the Hall of Fame Class of 2024, and we focus on the first name announced: Paul Heyman.
Lex, John, Chico, and Colin continue to talk about the Road to WrestleMania and we hearken back to 2021 when we started talking about the new Kayfabe, or "Kayfabe 2.0!"
Colin, Chico, and Lex also chat about AEW Revolution and Sting's last match!
Lex Tan and Jose Taboada go ONE-ON-ONE with The Great One as our main subject of discussion! The Rock released a 20+ minute promo on social media, then followed it up with a 30 minute promo on SmackDown last Friday where he acknowledged Roman Reigns as HIS Tribal Chief! We also talk about Sting and his final match of his illustrious career at AEW Revolution on March 3!
The complete Ring Crew of Lex, Jose, Chico, John and Steve review WWE's Elimination Chamber PLE, another fine PLE offering by WWE which is currently on a hot streak in the ring and on air as well as backstage in creative and the locker room!
Continue following the podcast as we follow the WWE to Philadelphia and WrestleMania XL!
Lex, Jose, Chico and John talk about The Rock fully joining the Bloodline (or the Gunns?), the dismissal of Scott D'Amore from TNA Wrestling and speculate about a very sparse 2024 Hall of Fame Class. Why hasn't it been announced yet? What can be done to kayfabe the whole Hall of Fame night? And why is Chico saying no all of John's suggestions?
It's a 2 man wrecking crew in this episode! Jose Taboada hosts the show in place of Lex and shoots with John Dawson about the WrestleMania XL Kickoff Press Conference in Las Vegas last Thursday and all the implications of Cody claiming his spot against Roman Reigns, when not even a week went by since he seemingly abdicated his spot against Roman Reigns to The Rock!
What does that mean for The Rock and Roman Reigns, who showed that the Bloodline is thicker than water? With The Rock seemingly setting aside his aspirations to become Head of the Table, how is that setting the table for a potential feud with Paul "Triple H" Levesque, even though Hunter's heart condition renders him unable to compete in-ring?
And a very happy birthday to Luke!
This week, the Ring Crew of John, Jose, and the "Prodigal Uce" Steve, hash out their thoughts on the allegations against Vince McMahon by Janel Grant, and we pull no punches as to what we feel and think about the mounting evidence supporting Ms. Grant's authenticity.
We also take hash out the final segment of SmackDown from last Friday, where Cody Rhodes has seemingly abdicated his opportunity to finish his story with Roman Reigns to The Rock. It tore up the Ring Crew as much as it has torn up the internet wrestling community and non-wrestling fans!
Finally, with 69 days away, the road to WrestleMania has begun! Jose Taboada guest-hosts alongside John Dawson and Chico Nuguid to talk about the PLE, what it has set up, and what we can begin to watch unfold as we inch closer and closer to WrestleMania weekend, and for those of you, like us, who will be at the show itself, closer to Lincoln Financial Field.
Lex also chimes in at the beginning to address the lawsuit filed by claimant Janel Grant who accuses Vince McMahon of multiple serious sexual crimes.
In our laset episode before the Royal Rumble, Lex, Jose, and John discuss the Seth Rollins injury, and the potential fallout from that... Will Seth keep the title and rest up for Mania? Or will he have to relinquish the title? Is it feasible to make the 2024 Royal Rumble for a possible vacated World Heavyweight Championship?
Also we talk about the further complications of The Rock being involved in the storylines, while knowing we could enjoy watching The Rock at a WrestleMania; a possible return of AJ Lee for the Women's Royal Rumble; and R-Truth being a comedic genius!
It's a triple threat Ring Crew with Lex, Jose and Chico talking about a hodgepodge of different topics, including:
Wrestling championship belts!
Rock vs Hogan and WrestleMania X8
and... More Tony Khan social media shenanigans
Ringside Heat is back with our first episode of 2024!
Tonight, Lex Tan and the #RingCrew talk about The Rock's announcement that he wants to sit at the Head of the Table, getting into the mix of the crowded Undisputed WWE Universal Championship picture! We also delve into the issues around #wrestling #journalism and talk about #Toronto's upcoming wrestling shows in July, WWE SmackDown, Money In the Bank and NXT Heatwave!!!
It's the final Ringside Heat of 2023! On this episode, Lex takes you through the Ring Crew's 10 favorite talk segments! You'll hear our humorous, outrageous, and poignant round tables, such as our chats about WrestleMania, Forbidden Door, CM Punk's firing from AEW and re-hiring by WWE, Edge's 25th Annviversary in WWE and debut in AEW, and more!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our awesome listeners!
Support Wrestle Chat! This episode a recap of some of the interviews and interactions we did with wrestlers and industry professionals in the past year! This episode features:
ChrisJericho
ToniStorm
BryanDanielson
WillOspreay
TonyKhan
ShawnSpears
SteveMaclin
AlexShelley
Clash Kincade
Sental
Andrew Love and Gunner Lang of Love Guns
and an interview we've had on the back burner with Pizza Warrior, Mark Checuti!
This week, Lex has Colin, Jose, John, and Chico on to continue processing the returns of Randy Orton and CM Punk to the active WWE roster. And, because Shawn Michaels revealed his MVP of 2023 to be Dominik Mysterio, we talk about our MVPs for this year as well!
3 big names in wrestling returned to WWE after being a way for a long time!
R-Truth (What's Up!)
Randy Orton (I thought I heard voices in my head!)
and after 9 long years:
CM Punk (It's Clobbering Time!)
Lex, Jose, Chico, and John get together in-person of the first time since Backlash to watch the price of their WrestleMania tickets skyrocket! And special guest Ring Crew member JP joins us to give a piece of his mind about Pepsi Phil's return to WWE! Who liked it? Who didn't?
It's our Survivor Series War Games Reaction 2023 reaction show!
It's a packed show, yet again, with the return of most of the Ring Crew! Colin talks AEW Full Gear, and then joins Lex, Jose and John in taking our tee-up of Survivor Series in directions even we didn't expect!
November 11, 2023 was a huge day for Ringside Heat as Lex got the opportunity to help out with media at the Great Canadian Wrestling double header from Harmony Creek Community Centre, which is now lovingly called the "GCW Arena!" And there were two former WWE Women's Champions in the arena: Victoria and Madusa, who were on hand to sign replicas of their Titles which will be raffled off to support Simcoe Hall Settlement House!
Along with the honor of calling play-by-play for both shows' matches, Lex got a chance to interview a whole slew of people involved with the show:
GCW's promoter David Wyldstar
GCW W.I.L.D Champion Beaa Moss (the most decorated female wrestler on the Ontario Independent Scene)
"The Great One" John Atlas
Brother Yates of the Saved Boys
Jessie Mack (of My Hardcore Romance)
Sental
Michael Drukarsh, GCW Photographer
Referee Egan Price
Love Guns (Andrew Love and Iron Cowboy Gunnar Lang)
It's a 2 man crew, as Host and Producer Lex Tan and Wrestling Memorabilia Expert Chico Nuguid discuss the results and implications of WWE Crown Jewel!
We also give a big shout out to all the great work David Wyldstar, Pop Culture Canada, and Great Canadian Wrestling are doing with their wrestling shows and charity initiatives... including the raffling off of two replica title belts signed by two WWE Hall-of-Famers, Madusa/Alundra Blayze and Victoria/Tara, who will also be in the GTA for the weekend! Go to gcwe.ca and popculturecanada.ca to learn more how you could add these prestigious belts to your collection!
Ringside Heat's Lex Tan, Colin Dodge, Chico Nuguid, and John Dawson are joined by indpendent wrestler Ty "AC Fitz" Collins and independent referee Daniel "Egan Price" Dart, as we talk about ring psychology from a fan', wrestler's and referee's perspective! We also chat about Sting''s announcement of his final run... And in a conversation we had during the break, there might be a debut sometime soon for a new heel manager in the Ontario wrestling scene! Listen to the extended podcast version of Episode 110 right here!
The usual gang of Lex, Chico, Colin, and John were joined by two special guests: Independent wrestler Ty "AC Fitz" Collins, and independent referee Egan Price. We had such a fun convo for the radio that we had to continue it, so you know what that means: BONUS CONTENT!
We have an extended conversation about one of those "leave one wrestler out of history" memes online... who would we have chosen?
The answers may surprise you!
Here's part of the conversation we ran out of time for on the air!
Lex, Jose, and Colin chat about the difficulties of the oft-used wrestling trope of taking shoot, real life events, whether they are personal issues or events that affect the world at large, and incorporating them into the kayfabe.
Does wrestling get a pass? And why does it get a pass? Should it get a pass?
Where has it been done right? Where has it been done wrong?
The Tuesday Night War between WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite "Title Tuesday" had over 1 and a half million wrestling fans tune in to programming between WWE and AEW, giving the linear broadcast audience the chance to experience a bit of what made wrestling in the late 1990's so fun, as WWE and AEW put their best feet forward to "give the people what they want:" An aweome night of wrestling.
Lex, Jose and Colin break down and discuss what happened before, during, and after the show... with a certain conversation about AEW President Tony Khan's social media usage and how that affects him and the company he owns!
On this heated episode of Ringside Heat, Lex, Colin, Jose and John continue the conversation about Adam Copeland, known in WWE as "Edge."
The Ring Crew rant and debate about dismissed reactions of the fanbase: The way Copeland handled his move to AEW, his social media comments, and the reaction of the youngest members of the fanbase; young children who became fans of Edge in the past 3 years who honestly felt betrayed, especially with the way he said goodbye to WWE in Toronto back in August.
(Recorded on September 30th, 2023) It's the day before AEW WrestleDream, the tribute show to wrestling great Antonio Inoki, who passed away a year ago. But speculation is a big story for this weekend as the wrestling world anticipated the arrival of Adam Copeland (aka Edge) in AEW.
Lex, Colin, and Chico form the triple threat Ring Crew as we discuss the factors and possibilities of Adam Copeland working on and with All Elite Wrestling (before he eventually debuted!) to make it three people named Adam on the AEW roster
Also, listen for a bunch of usages of the name "Sexton Hardcastle"
Lex, Jose and Chico team up for a triple-threat episode! They talk about The Rock's suprise/not-suprising visit to SmackDown two Fridays ago, the future of Jade Cargill, and much more!
Also, Lex was recently at Great Canadian Wrestling's Aurora charity wrestling event, and called their matches! Listen for a sample of the match between Blake Marriett and Beaa Moss for the GCW WYLD Championship!
With heavy hearts, Lex and the Ring Crew of Jose, John, Colin and Chico pay tribute to the life of Windham Rotunda, otherwise known in WWE as Bray Wyatt.
We take a look back at his career, how he became a beloved superstar in the world of WWE remember the ways he impacted our lives and the lives of so many others.
Well, it had to happen sometime. Tony Khan announced on September 2, 2023, hours before AEW Collision and the WWE Payback Premium Live Event, that CM Punk was released from his agreements as is no longer with All Elite Wrestling. The firing of Phil Brooks came after another altercation that happened backstage at AEW All In at Wembley Stadium involving Jack Perry, but was likely a culmination of different factors that stemmed from events from 2022 involving The Elite stable.
Lex, Colin, and Chico discuss the Punk firing, and Jose later joins the chat as we try to focus on the positives such as All In, IMPACT Wrestling Emergence, and the rise of LA Knight in WWE.
For easier access: featured on Episode 103 of Ringside Heat, Alex Shelley joined Lex Tan on the air to speak about his career, his music, and becoming a certified physical therapist!
In a special Tuesday edition of Ringside Heat, we tee up IMPACT Wrestling Emergence and Fallout! Lex Tan starts it off with a recap of IMPACTxNJPW Mulitverse United 2, then the main event of our interview with IMPACT World Champion and the 10th IMPACT Wrestling Grand Slam Champion, Alex Shelley!
Colin Dodge joins in the conversation as well as he reacts to the Alex Shelley interview, as well as providing insight and predictions, as well as some cross-promotion fantasy boooking related to IMPACT Wrestling Emergence!
It's another Triple Threat/Trios Episode! Lex Tan is joined by Jose Taboada and Chico Nuguid as they discuss their experiences at the WWE SmackDown TV tapings, in which the Rated R Superstar, Edge, celebrated his 25th anniversary of his career in WWE, and mentioned that he likely wrestled his final match in Toronto. And we also remark on the differences between the crowds for WWE SmackDown and AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door, especially with the pops that LA Knight and Edge received.
Lex, Jose and Chico also share about their experiences securing tickets for WrestleMania 40, and yes indeed, 4 out of 6 members of the Ring Crew are GOING TO WRESTLEMANIA!
We also talk about Alternative Canadian Wrestling in Oshawa, and the New Beginnings Pro Wrestling Training program, which Lex was calling matches for this past week, and we have a big interview with a premier Impact Wrestling talent as we get closer to Impact Wrestling Emergence! It's an interview you don't want to miss!
It's a Triple Theat/Trios episode of RIngside Heat, as Lex is joined by Chico and Colin to talk about the embarassment of riches in the wrestling industry, Edge's possible last match before completely retiring, and teeing up AEW All-In from Wembley Stadium!
After a three week hiatus, we're back!!! And it so happens to be our 100th episode as well!
Lex and the Ring Crew of John, Colin, Jose, and Chico give our quick review of this year's iteration of SummerSlam, which emanated from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan! And we were able to go live in-studio as well! (Okay, Lex was in the studio, the other guys joined in via the phone lines!)
Stay tuned to us here, @Ringside_Heat on social media and on Sauga 960 AM for more info on how you can win free tickets to Impact Wrestling "Emergence" and Fallout, happening on August 27 and 28 from Rebel Entertainment Complex at Toronto's Polson Pier!
So much to talk about even the radio couldn't hold us back! Here's the podcast version of both the episode aired on the radio, as well as our bonus content.
As aired on Sauga 960 AM, Lex, Jose, Colin, and Chico talk about their experiences watching AEW and NJPW's Forbidden Door Pay-Per-View in the arena and on TV, as we do our best to get a full picture of the entire show that was given to the wrestling fans in Toronto and watching around the world!
In our bonus content, we talk about WWE's Money In The Bank Premium Live Event from London, UK. We talk about the Money In The Bank winners, the future for the runners-up, the trajectory of Cody Rhodes, and the future of the Bloodline story, now that Jey has challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
What a past couple of weekends of pro wrestling content we got from both All Elite Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment!
A weekend in Toronto of pro wrestling from AEW, filming episodes of ROH, AEW Collision, and of course, the international Pay-Per-View, AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door, and then across the pond with WWE SmackDown and Money In The Bank at the O2 Arena in the UK!
With so much wrestling to talk about, it couldn't be contained in a one hour time slot, so here's our WWE Money In The Bank discussion in its entirety!
It's a very special episode of RIngside Heat as we feature our Canadian Wrestling Showcase on Canada Day weekend! In this show, Lex Tan and John Dawson sit with Clash Kincade, an independent wrestler in Ontario who not only competes, teaches, and runs his own promotion. Hear how Clash Kincade became the Last Action Star, his philosophy on his in-ring performance, and what he does in his spare time when he's not in the squared circle!
In this episode, Lex, Colin and Chico tee up AEW weekend in Toronto, as this epsiode is effectively a pre-show for AEW Forbidden Door!
We take the time to go through the updated card for Forbidden Door and figure out what our speculations were going to be going into one of pro wrestling's biggest shows of the year. We also try to predict what the crowd's reactions would be to certain members of the AEW roster, including that of CM Punk!
It's a huge weekend in Toronto for wrestling, as AEW begins their Canadian tour with AEW Collision in Toronto on Saturday, June 24, and AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on Sunday, June 25, all from the Scotiabank Arena!
Lex Tan had the opportunity to sit with Niagara Falls' own Shawn Spears. Listen in as Shawn talks about his journey around the wrestling world to finding a home in AEW, his mindset and motivation every day in his career, and how starting a family with his wife Cassie and their son Austin has enriched their lives!
Lex also discusses favorite wrestling video games with a nearly complete Ring Crew of Jose, Colin, Chico, and John, as Steve was in Japan and attended an NJPW event!
It's another Triple Threat Ring Crew tonight as Lex, Colin, and Chico remember the late, great, Khosrow Ali Vaziri, otherwise known in the wrestling world as the Iron Sheik. We talk about the legacy he leaves behind , including how effective a wrestling supervillain who provided the stage for the first wrestling superhero, at the time known as the "Incredible" Hulk Hogan, Terry Bollea.
We also review Impact Wrestling Against All Odds, and discuss the implications of the crowning of the Motor City Machine Guns, Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley as X Division Champ and AEW World Champion respectively.
And we have big news to announce in for the leadup to AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door!
After a weekend where wrestling fans were offered 4 Pay-Per-Views/Premier Live Events, Lex, Colin, and Chico sift through the weekend that was, as apparently it got Lex exhausted with all the awesomeness. AEW Expert Colin has words and thoughts about Double Or Nothing, while Chico discusses the Bloodline and their continuing saga that continues to rivet the world!
Two days of live wrestling for Lex Tan and the winners of the IMPACT Wrestling Ticket Giveaway as we were live on location for Under Siege, and the Under Siege Fallout!
We review Under Siege, which emanated from London, Ontario at the Western Fair District Agriplex, and it did not disappoint! Lex and Chico are joined by friends of the show, Jacob and Jonel as we process and talk about our thoughts on one of the most hardcore matches we've ever scene with Canada's own PCO taking on Steve Maclin for the IMPACT World Championship, and some very fun matches for the #1 Contendership, the X Division Championship, and the debut of Trinity!
IMPACT Wrestling is back in Canada at London's Western Fair District Agriplex! Lex, Colin, and Chico do a preview of the Pay-Per-View, which includes Steve Maclin defending his newly won IMPACT World Championship against Canada's own PCO and Deonna Purrazzo putting her title on the line against Jordynne Grace. If Jordynne Grace loses, she will be out of the championship picture until Deonna loses the title!
We also take some time to talk about the massive weekend of wrestling coming up, where all three major companies put on their Pay-Per-Views/Premium Live Events: WWE's Night of Champions, AEW's Double or Nothing, and IMPACT Under Siege!
Lex, Colin and Chico also begin reflecting on the life and legacy of Superstar Billy Graham, in anticipation of a full retrospective episode we'll be airing in the next couple of weeks.
IMPACT Wrestling presents "Under Siege" in London, Ontario at Western Fair District Agriplex! Don't miss your chance to see your favorite IMPACT stars in the ring, as they battle it out for glory on May 26th, followed by Fallout on May 27th. Get your tickets now at ImpactWrestling.com and catch all the action LIVE and in person!
It's been a couple of days since the Leafs lost to the Florida Panthers, and where does Lex go for sports talk therapy? Ringside Heat and the Ring Crew, of course!
Lex, Jose, Chico, Colin and John talk about the ever growing face pops Roman Reigns has been getting even though he's supposed to be the biggest heel in the company. We also rant about the how the new World Heavyweight Championship is the consolation prize and how Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns have been calling that out themselves, as well as the disarray of the rosters since the wink wink nudge nudge brand split!
One of the rare times that we have done an episode live and in person! Lex, Jose, John and Steve get together to watch WWE Backlash and talk about it as the show gets off the air! What did we think of the first PLE after WrestleMania? Bad Bunny? The LWO? Zelina Vega? Cody vs Brock Lesnar? Was it a.cool experience for us all, or did we have to spit in the face of people who don't want to be cool? Listen in and find out!
So... the news circulated around the wrestling world that CM Punk was actually backstage before RAW aired at the United Center last week, saying hi to people he hadn't seen in years, burying the hatchet with the Miz, and seemingly on civil terms with Paul "Triple H" Levesque! Lex, Chico, Colin, and Jose talk about what happened and what that could mean in the future for good ol' Phil!
The WWE also unveiled a brand new World Championship belt which will be awarded at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. What does it mean? WWE already has a double rainbow of championships with Roman Reigns, and now a third belt is in the mix? And how will this past week's WWE Draft affect this and storylines going forward?
Tonight's the night IMPACT Wrestling makes its way to our home of Toronto at the Rebel Entertainment Complex for Rebellion! Lex, Colin, and our "IMPACT Wrestling Expert" (wink wink nudge nudge) Chico dedicate this show as a tee-up and pre-show for what is going to be an epic night of wrestling in the best wrestling city in the world!
We talk about the entire card, including the two X-DIvision matches, Team Bully and Team Dreamer, and of course, the two big main events: Deonna Purrazzo and Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts World Championship and Steve Maclin vs Kushida for the IMPACT World Championship! Could we see the very first real-life husband and wife duo be crowned the champions of a major North American wrestling promotion on the very same night? And no, Triple H and Stephanie don't count because they weren't actually married during the McMahon-Helmsley storyline!
One week removed from the first WrestleMania under Triple H's leadership, Lex, Jose, John and Chico take to the airwaves of Sauga 960 AM to deal with a WrestleMania that had a chance of toppling WrestleMania 17 as the greatest Mania ever! Especially after a controversial ending that got the WWE Universe and wrestling fans all over the globe shook! We also did want to make sure we talked about the things that went absolutely right with the night, especially celebrating our Canadian compatriots, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens on winning the WWE Tag Team Championship as well as Edge be an absolute ring general while Finn Balor was receiving medical attention and ringside!
It's the week of WrestleMania and all through the Universe,
Wrestling fans were stirring, but nobody thought the worst!
The card for both nights seemed to be handled with care
By Triple H and his creative team, without Vince in his hair!
The fans were all gathered around their TVs
While visions of Cody and Roman filled up their screens
With Sami and KO and Usos in tow
Who'da thunk they'd make this a must-watch show?!
When out in So-Fi there arose so much pyro
The booms could be heard from Los Angeles to Cairo
The fans in the stadium looked like a great big sea
Starting chants of "This is Awesome!" "Whoah-oh!" and "Acknowledge Me!"
With many great stories, and even a steel cage
Fans knew in the moment, it was Triple H
That's making WrestleMania feel special... aGAIN!
While Mike Rome and Sam Irvin called them all by name:
John Cena and Theory! Reigns! Usos and Rhodes!
Drew! Sheamus! Gunther! KO, Zayn, Mysterios!
Asuka! Bianca! Charlotte Flair vs Rhea!
Damage CTRL, Becks, Trish Stratus, and Lita!
Ricochet-Stroman, Street Profits and Alpha!
The Viking Raiders along with Valhalla!
Edge and Finn Balor, I think that's them all,
Oh right, Seth Rollins and (sigh) Logan Paul!
Join Lex, John, Jose, with Chico and Steve!
Listen every day 'till WrestleMania Eve!
On Spreaker, on Google, Spotify, iHeart
Sauga960AM.ca is where all the fun starts!
And when the night's over the fans go home happy,
Or at least I hope so, wrestling fans can get snappy!
But I heard them exclaim, as they drove out of sight
Happy WrestleMania to all, and to all a good night!
Lex, Jose, John, Steve and Chico continue the WrestleMania discussion off-air and online on Spreaker, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Google Podcasts! Listen in right now!!!
AEW came back to Canada! And they've also announced a 6-city summer tour across Canada, starting with AEW Forbidden Door on June 25th, in the heart of Toronto, ScotiaBank Arena! Hopefully The Leafs or Raptors can take home a championship so AEW can celebrate that in the way WWE celebrated the Raptors' NBA Championship in 2019 when they came to town for SummerSlam!
Host and Producer Lex Tan is joined by John Dawson, Colin Dodge, and the returning Jose Taboada, as we discuss this huge announcement by AEW and Tony Khan, as well as discussing whether parents should bring their kids with them to an AEW show! And we continue the discussions of WWE and is this going to be both John Cena and Rey Mysterio's swan songs? What is the difference between the way retirement matches worked up in the times leading up to Stone Cold and Rock's retirements, and how retirement matches have worked since Shawn Michaels vs Ric Flair and even Undertaker's Boneyard cinematic match!
On this off-the-rails episode of Ringside Heat, the Ring Crew's Prodigal Uso, Steve Peconi comes back after almost 2 years since his last appearance, joining Lex, John, and Colin to talk about the WWE Road To WrestleMania house show in Toronto's Ricoh Coliseum!
Lex also appeared earlier last week SLTDwrestling.com's "Going Over Big Time" Podcast and the Ring Crew give their own reviews about AEW Revolution as Lex compares the reviews from both shows!
It's AEW Revolution weekend, and you know what that means! Lex, Chico, and John give their thoughts about specfic matches on the card, especially the big 60 minute Ironman match between Maxwell Jacob Friedman and Bryan Danielson!
We also delve into Becky Lynch and WWE Hall-of-Famer Lita winning the Women's Tag Team Championships from Damage Control, with a little help from one of our own: Vaughan, Ontario's one and only Trish Stratus!!!
Lex, along with Chico, John and his family also talk about their anticipation for WWE's "Road To WrestleMania" House Show at the Coca-cola Coliseum!
Lex, Chico and Colin talk about the life and legacy of Jerry Jarrett, a promoter, in-ring talent, manager, and backstage guru for many wrestlers over 6 decades. And we discuss the state of pro wrestling right now, leading up to two big shows: AEW Revolution, and of course WrestleMania 39!
One word: Montreal.
Sami Zayn got his flowers last night in his hometown of Montreal, if not the crowning moment that the hometown fans were hoping for, but it was one of the best PLEs in a slew of really awesome PLEs that WWE has been putting forth over this past year!
Lex, Jose, Chico and Colin talk about WWE's Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event and the discussion went so long that we needed to add all that extra content right here on the Podcast version of the show!
We talk about the strength of the booking of both the men's and women's chamber matches, Bobby Lashley vs Brock Lesnar, The Grit Couple vs Judgment Day, and of course, the main event of Sami Zayn vs Roman Reigns with the crowd in Montreal's Bell Centre showing the entire world how great a wrestling crowd can be, and showing their love for their hometown hero!
In this epsiode, Lex, John, Chico, and Colin discuss:
1) Jerry Lawler's impact and legacy on the announce table in WWE, the WWE Universe, and pro wrestling on the whole.
2) The excellent storytelling in WWE with the Usos, Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens that they may have leveled up so much that it may be hard to go back to the traditional morality plays many fans grew up with.
3) How all this excellent storytelling culminates in the Elimination Chamber and in the bigger picture on the Road to WrestleMania!
Lex Tan, Jose Taboada, and Chico Nuguid go live in studio for the first time since the show's run to talk about Royal Rumble and especially the amazing work that The Bloodline, and particularly Sami Zayn, has done over the past few months to make his turn on Roman Reigns even more impactful and got the San Antonio crowd unanimously cheering for Sami and reset Roman and the Bloodline to be the heels they were always meant to be! We also talk about the Rumble winners, Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley and how their Roads (and Rhodes) to WrestleMania could look!
On the show, Colin Dodge calls in from Nova Scotia, John Dawson calls in from Aurora, and we have Blaine Van Der Griend from "The Royal Ramble" podcast on the phone giving their thoughts and insights on the show!
It's our go home show before the 2023 Royal Rumble! Lex, Colin and Chico welcome back former sports entertainment/pro wrestling referee Jimmy Korderas to talk about the passing of Jamin "Jay Briscoe" Pugh, as well as his own personal experiences refereeing the Royal Rumble match, including what it was like to deal with the botched finish of the 2005 Rumble!
If you wish to donate money, and/or send thoughts and prayers to the Pugh family at this difficult time, go to https://www.givesendgo.com/pughlove
Seriously, what in the blue hell, wrestling news media? Upon the return of Vince McMahon a false news story which was started on Reddit and picked up by one random Twitter user blew up into the biggest unfounded news story wrestling has had in a LONG time: The FALSE report of WWE being sold to the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, and the story being taken as truth on major wrestling news sites even though there was no statement from WWE confirming the reports.
Lex rants on his frustration as a journalist and professional on-air talent at these news sites and the fans who spread the fake news to the point of ridiculousness, as the Ring Crew of John, Colin and Chico try to get him to calm down.
And we get a dose of Wrestling Group Therapy with none other than our Special Guest Ringsider, Jimmy Korderas, former pro wrestling/sports entertainment referee as he gives us his insight to what really happened backstage during his time with WWE working with current Creative Content Officer, Paul "Triple H" Levesque and former co-CEO of WWE, Stephanie McMahon.
It's 2023 and we're back on the air! And we got a whole bunch of returns, and the biggest and most controversial: The return of Vince McMahon on the WWE Board of Directors.
We also talk about the return of Mercedes Varnado to squared circle at New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 17, now under the name of Mercedes Mone!
We continue our retrospective of the state of pro wrestling in 2022, taking the focus away from the backstage news and examining our favorite moments from the in-ring product in WWE, AEW, Impact and others! Lex is joined by the full Ring Crew of John, Jose, Colin and Chico!
2022 was a huge year in the wrestling world, with so many things happening in the ring and behind the curtain! in our 2-part retorspective of the year that was, Lex and the full Ring Crew of John, Jose, Colin, and Chico talk about the biggest news stories backstage: Vince McMahon's retirement and the rise of the IRL McMahon-Helmsley/Levesque era in WWE, and the very public backstage fallout beteween CM Punk and the Elite in what has been dubbed, "AEW Brawl-Out"
The last "current events" episode of 2022! Lex and Colin continue to talk about William Regal's besmirching by MJF, and his seemingly imminent return to WWE.
We also talk about programming issues with AEW: airing William Regal's interview with Tony Schiavone from "2 weeks ago" to get Jon Moxley's reaction; the way Ricky Starks has already begun to set the stage for his championship match against MJF and comparing that with the way Adam Page's builds have been when he was involved in the title picture.
And, we rant on the lack of broadcasting AEW Rampage on linear broadcast television in Canada, and chat about the weird history of sports and sports-entertainment broadcasting in Canada!
It's All-All Elite Wrestling in this episode with Lex Tan and Colin Dodge as we recap the last two weeks of AEW programming, from AEW Full Gear up to the December 2nd episode of Rampage! We discuss the good and bad from Full Gear, the direction of the Women's Division for both the TBS and World Championships, as well as the perfect fit of Danhausen with Orange Cassidy and Best Friends and the future of MJF in his championship run!
(Originally aired October 30, 2022) This took a while to get posted, but here it is! The Ringside Heat Ring Crew talks about the NXT TV debut of Ava Raine, otherwise known as Simone Johnson, the daughter of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Also, with special guest "Ringsider", former WWE referee Jimmy Korederas, we talk about the complications of having AEW having executives as on-air/in-ring talent, and what kind of boundaries need to be drawn, especially with the fallout of the CM Punk-Elite incident.
And what is the deal with Crown Jewel? Canon? Non-canon? Are we able to dismiss it as a glorified house show as in the past iterations, or is it truly part of the the WWE canon storylines?
(Originally Aired November 27, 2022) It's our Survivor Series post-show reaction which was broadcast live on our social media outlets right after the Survivor Series went off the air! Lex, John, and Colin talk about Survivor Series War Games, and the great storytelling at the end of the Men's WarGames match. And based on Paul Heyman's comments about Sami Uso as well as Triple H's comments about his talent, how much of the press conference was kayfabe?
Lex Tan and the Ring Crew of John Dawson and Chico Nuguid welcome back our special guest Ringsider Jimmy Korderas to give his thoughts on the 25th anniversary of the Montreal Screwjob and what his experience was, before, during, and after it happened. He also reveals to us who DID NOT give the cue for referee Earl Hebner to get up after selling his ref bump and called for the bell.
Lex, John, and Chico talk about Dr. Britt Baker, DMD, Saraya, The New Day vs the Usos, and more! That includes John's personal crusade to get AEW's Jack Perry into "The Simpsons" as Sideshow Jungle Boy!
On this episode, host and producer Lex Tan talks about his experience attending the GCW Cold Snap live wrestling charity show, meeting with promoter David Wyldstar, and wrestlers Laurel Cassidy, Vaughn Vertigo, Travis Moore and GCW Durham Regional Champion, "Iron Cowboy" Gunner Lang!
The Ring Crew also discusses wrestling theme music; what makes it hit so well, how different themes influence our lives and fandom, and how things that don't make sense actually make sense... because wrestling!
It's a jam-packed show as Ringside Heat's "Season Premiere" (still looking at you, WWE!) and The Ring Crew bring all the fire in discussing the goings-on in the world of pro wrestling/sports entertainment as former sports entertainment/professional wrestling referee Jimmy Korderas returns as our special guest insider in our "Ringsider Minute" segment! Join us as we continue to rise to claim the crown as the new Kings of Wrestling Talk Radio in the GTA!
It's a historic week for pro wrestling in one of the greatest pro wrestling cities in the world, as AEW makes its Canadian debut in Toronto's Coca-Cola Coliseum!!! And for some random reason, it's Ringside Heat's "Season Finale" (yeah, it's kinda arbitrary but hey, how that's how WWE does it!)
Lex, Colin, and Chico talk about how Dynamite and Rampage came across on TV while the listeners who attended the shows told us their experiences of the live events!
And we have a HUUUUUUUUUUUUGE announcement regarding a prominent wrestling personality who'll be joining us on the show! Stay listening all the way to the end to find out who it is!
(Originally Aired October 8, 2022) On this episode, Lex, John and Colin talk about WWE Extreme Rules and The White Rabbit promos that have been airing for the past few weeks, teeing up AEW Dynamite and Rampage in Toronto, and share some big news coming up soon in the next few weeks for us and our show! Dont'cha dare miss this episode!
(Originally aired October 1, 2022) Lex, John and Chico take the time to remember and learn about the late Antonio Inoki, founder of New Japan Pro Wrestling, who passed away earlier in the day. Inoki was one of the most highly respected personalities and workers in wrestling history, garnering respect from everyone in the industry, as well as in the political arena.
They also talk about Saraya's first promo segment on AEW Television, as well as how WWE has turned a corner and has a different vibe around it from a year ago!
(Originally aired September 24, 2022) In this episode, it's a one-on-one with Lex and Chico, as they talk about how much fun wrestling is right now with both major companies, but also delve into the finer points of fandom, including a new addition Chico's wrestling collection! Lex and Chico play a modified round of a new card game sweeping through wrestling fandom, "Smack Talk Showdown!"
Lex returns to host the show alongside Jose, John, and Chico, as they discuss the backstage shenanigans after the AEW All Out Pay-Per-View! The legacy of CM Punk is also discussed, and is it the best look for AEW if the way they're getting wrestling fans' attention via backstage scandals rather than the product in the ring? Especially when AEW puts forth the notion they're about "Pro Wrestling" and not "Sports Entertainment?
(Originally Aired September 3, 2022) Programming Note: This episode was recorded before WWE Clash At The Castle.
Jose is back to host the show again alongside Colin, but Chico and Lex back from hiatus bringing their wrestling knowledge and opinions to talk about a huge weekend of wrestling which includes WWE Clash at The Castle On Saturday and AEW All Out on Sunday!
(Originally aired August 27, 2022) With Lex and Chico out of town, Jose takes the hosting duties alongside John and Colin, and they discuss the return of WWE in Canada with SmackDown! in Montreal and RAW in Toronto! Jose and John talk about their experience at RAW, and all three Ring Crew members discuss Edge's possible swan song in Toronto, as well as the return of Johnny Gargano, and more!
(Originally Aired August 20, 2022) It's a one-on-one Ring Crew between Jose and Colin as they talk about CM Punk going off script calling out Hangman Adam Page during his promo and ruffling a number of feathers in the AEW locker room!
Also, Jose and Colin talk about the Monday August 22nd edition of RAW which takes place at Scotiabank Arena! Jose talks about his anticipation of finally being able to attend a WWE show for the first time in years!ff
(Originally aired August 13, 2022) Business is definitely picking up in both WWE and AEW- Triple H bringing back wrestlers that were let go and forgotten by ol' Pop McMahon including one Dexter Lumis, and AEW saw the return of CM Punk, showing how he's healed by hopping on his injured foot in the ring. Plus more on the first world problems of the two biggest wrestling promotions in the continent!
(Originally Aired August 6, 2022) Ringside Heat continues to explore the impact of Vince McMahon's retirement and Triple H taking over as Head of Creative and Executive Vice President of Talent Relations as we saw a number of significant returns, such as Karrion Kross and Scarlet Bordeaux on SmackDown! Jose takes over as guest host alongside Chico and Colin as they also talk about WWE SummerSlam and the rousing success it was, including the best match in the series between Brock Lesnar and WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns!
Lex ran into some technical difficulties so Jose (@jat_93) guest hosts alongside Colin (@risen72) and Chico (@cococollects), but you'll get a chance to listen to Lex's interview on Sauga 960 AM's "The Richard Syrett Show" from Tuesday evening, August the 2nd!
(Originally Aired July 30, 2022) What a first week in a nearly brand new landscape in the professional wrestling scene, as this was the first week without Vince McMahon as head of WWE, and Triple H fully in charge of the creative team! Lex, John, Jose, Colin, and Chico talk about how this is already changing things in WWE leading into SummerSlam, as we all give our thoughts the Biggest Party of the Summer, Ring of Honor's Death Before Dishonor Pay Per View and the new of AEW Dynamite and Rampage making its Canadian debut in Toronto!
(Originally aired July 23, 2022) On a landmark day in the industry of professional wrestling, Vince McMahon retires in the midst of the sexual misconduct allegations reported by the Wall Street Journal. Host Lex Tan gets immediate reactions from Full Press Wrestling's Jim Biringer and the Ringside Heat Ring Crew's Jose Taboada as news broke on July 22, and day-after reactions from John Dawson and Chico Nuguid!
Lex also talks about his experience meeting the "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart, one of the legendary managers and musicians in all of professional wrestling history!
(Originally Aired July 16 2022) In this episode of Ringside Heat, Lex, Chico, Colin, and Jose discuss the rumors of WWE RAW raising their rating level from PG to TV-14. We also talk about our favorite SummerSlam matches, and discuss a hodgepodge of topics in the wrestling world over the past week!
Lex and Colin go one-on-one (with the Great One), toe-to-toe (with the Superhero) and talk about the latest developments in the Vince McMahon-Wall Street Journal scandal and the effects they're having on WWE right and into the future. Colin also shares why he's staying away from WWE programming!
We also talk about AEW's latest offerings and how quickly Christian Cage has leveled up in his heel work, and why Jon Moxley shouldn't be AEW Interim World Champion... and lose the Interim part of the title!
Lex (@LexTanMedia) is back in the hosting seat as he and Colin (@Risen72) review AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door, and Chico (@CocoCollects) gives his two cents on the 20th Anniversary of Impact Wrestling (formerly Total NonStop Action) and teeing up WWE's Money In The Bank!
Original Airdate: June 25, 2022
Jose Taboada (@Taboada93) fills in for hosting duties this weekend on Ringside Heat and is joined by Colin Dodge (@Risen72) and John Dawson (@JohnDawsonMusic) to talk about the recent string of injuries being suffered by major stars of the various wrestling promotions around North America, as well as giving their predictions on AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door!
This is Ringside Heat’s official 50th episode, and we’re stylin’ and profilin’ going live to air from the Creative Craft Beer Festival! Lex, John and Chico go live in person, and Colin joins on the phone from Nova Scotia, as we chat about the fallout of the Wall Street Journal report on Vince McMahon, as well as the establishing of Stephanie McMahon as the interim CEO of WWE!
Ever had your best laid plans just be totally changed (outta nowhere!) by some freak incident or something more awesome than you expected? That's what happened with AEW and Tony Khan's best laid plans with CM Punk, as we address what his leg injury means moving forward. This includes All Elite Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling scrapping their original booking heading into the Forbidden Door PPV and coming up with something totally new.
On the other hand, could Maxwell Jacob Friedman have had his Austin 3:16 moment in his version of the "pipe-bomb" promo, daring Tony Khan to fire him?
We also discuss what could be still happening with both CM Punk and MJF once Punk comes back from his injury rehab.
(Originally Aired May 28 2022) Ringside Heat welcomes Jose back to the show as he joins Lex Tan and Colin Dodge to talk about the end of the second WWE Brand Split as well as teeing up AEW Double or Nothing. Listen to what we thought about what we proclaim as AEW's version of WrestleMania and you can compare what we thought to what actually happened on the their show of shows!
(Originally Aired on May 14, 2022) Lex, John, Chico, and Colin air out grievances with AEW and their booking, after seeing how wrestlers such as Danhausen, CM Punk, and Adam page have been handled over the past few months, the struggle to find their identity within the greater pro wrestling landscape, as well as CM Punk and a large contingent of fans wanting to turn it into All "ELITIST" Wrestling... All this as it leads upup to the Double Or Nothing PPV on May 29. And somehow even with grievances we found a way to drum up interest in that particular show- as long as they play their cards right!
It's been 20 years since Vince McMahon was forced to "Get The F Out" and change the name of his pro wrestling promotion to World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE. Host and Producer Lex Tan welcomes John Dawson, Chico Nuguid and friend of the show from Full Press Hockey and Full Press Wrestling, "Jersey Jim" Biringer to talk about the implications of that moment, 20 years later. And that includes the reason why the Elias/Ezekiel vs Kevin Owens story is possible today. We also talk about the weekend of Pay-Per-Views and Premium Live Events hosted by multiple wrestling promotions!
(Original Airdate: April 30, 2022) Ringside Heat celebrates 1-Year on the air! Host and Producer Lex Tan along with entire ring crew of Chico Nuguid, Colin Dodge, John Dawson and Jose Taboada reminisce about the past year of the highs and lows of the wrestling world, as well as our own journey in running talk radio show.
We talk also talk about AEW's "Hangman" Adam Page and what we have conceded is a lackluster reign as AEW World Champion, why CM Punk may be the next in line for the title, and the irony that he may be the jolt of "Sports Entertainment" AEW needs to grow their fanbase while being the face and voice of "Pro Wrestling" and the anti-Sports Entertainment section of the fandom.
(Originally aired April 23, 2022)
Host and Producer Lex Tan kicks off the show with his take on Tony Khan's Anti-AEW Bot claims and how it shows that maybe he's not as thick-skinned as people in the wrestling business typically are. Jose and Colin join the conversation and talk about the Crown of Barbed Wire on Good Friday, of all days. And we chat about Roman Reigns' title run, now that Cody Rhodes has entered the chat... and which retro belt we'd like to see Cody bring back if/when he becomes WWE Champion
It's the week after WrestleMania, and it seems that the buildup to the Most Stupendous 2-Night WrestleMania and the actual show were as different as Elias and his "younger brother," Ezekiel's looks! Host Lex Tan alongside Jose Taboada, Chico Nuguid, and Colin Dodge talk about our experience of gathering for the first time in person since we started the show as well as how pleasantly surprised we were of how good of a time we had watching the show of shows!
It's WrestleMania Weekend, and Mark "The Undertaker" Calaway is officially inducted into the the WWE Hall of Fame!
In Part 2 of this most stupendous 2-part event, Colin Dodge again hosts as the Ring Crew of John Dawson, Chico Nuguid, Jose Tabaoada, and Lex Tan take a deep dive into the Undertaker's WrestleMania undefeated streak and the implications of breaking of his streak at the hands of Brock Lesnar.
Listen in as Ringside Heat continues to pay tribute to The Deadman and his three-decades in the wrestling business!
It's WrestleMania Weekend, and Mark "The Undertaker" Calaway is officially inducted into the the WWE Hall of Fame!
Ringside Heat proudly presents Part 1 of this most stupendous 2-part event, paying tribute to The Deadman and his three-decades in the wrestling business.
The entire Ring Crew is gathered for the first time in a month with Colin Dodge hosting the festivities, with John Dawson, Chico Nuguid, Jose Tabaoada, and Lex Tan on the panel as we talk about the first half of The Undertaker's career in WWE and more!
Host Lex Tan and Ring Crew members Colin Dodge and Chico Nuguid reflect on the news of Paul "Triple H" Levesque announcing his retirement from in-ring competition, and the impact he left on the industry three major eras of professional wrestling in the WWE.
We also tee up "The Most Stupendous" Two Night Event, WrestleMania 38!
Tonight, Ringside Heat pays tribute to Scott Hall, who was also known as Razor Ramon during his time in WWE.
Scott found himself in several of the most historic and influential moments in the history of professional wrestling. He also had his troubles with his personal demons that affected his professional and personal life, and was saved from the depths of despair from a caring friend in Diamond Dallas Page.
Host Lex Tan voices the tribute, and the video version is also available here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/90h39ce0tjvhyhv/Ringside%20Heat%20-%20Scott%20Hall%20Tribute.mp4?dl=0
The audio-only version is also available on Ringside Heat's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ks8Oeh0aozY
Colin Dodge, John Dawson and Chico Nuguid of the Ring Crew also give their thoughts on Scott's influence and legacy.
Host Lex Tan is joined by Chico and Colin of the Ring Crew as we give our love and respect to the amazing women who have made professional wrestling the awesome genre of entertainment it is.
We also break down AEW Revolution and talk about the fallout that we witnessed on AEW Dynamite!
What a week this was for... the promoters?
Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO of WWE sat down for a rare, candid interview on the "Pat McAfee Live" podcast, and Tony Khan kicked of this week's episode of AEW Dynamite by announcing he now owns Ring of Honor Wrestling, saving a company that was on the brink of shutting down for good a few months ago.
Join Lex Tan and the Ring Crew of John, Colin and Chico as we talk about McMahon and Khan, while teeing up AEW Revoultion, airing on March 6 on Pay-Per-View
This week, Host Lex Tan and the Ring Crew of Jose Taboada, Colin Dodge, and Chico Nuguid talk about one of the main events of WrestleMania: The title unification match between WWE's World Champion Brock Lesnar and WWE's Universal Champion, Roman Reigns.
We also scratch the surface of celebrating the career and the impact of The Undertaker, as he was recently announced to be joining the WWE Hall of Fame at this year's WrestleMania
In a shocking revelation this week, Cody and Brandi Rhodes have officially left All Elite Wrestling, and it seems like the entire wrestling world is wondering and speculating about their next move, and some are saying that it could be back to WWE.
Last Wednesday, host and producer Lex Tan and the Ring Crew were joined by some friends of the show on Twitter Spaces to discuss the developing situation.
It's Valentine's Weekend, and your host Lex Tan says, in the words of Brother Love, "I LUUUUUUUV YOUUUUUUU!"
On tonight's show Lex discusses the growing pains that Tony Khan has to go through, as he revealed he won't be able to renew all the contracts that he's signed over the past year. And in our weekly Ring Crew Round Table, Lex, Colin and Chico discuss why you should never hold your wedding in a WWE ring, AEW Champion "Hangman" Adam Page being a forgettable champ, and a lack of love and passion within NXT 2.0
After a fun live show last week on Twitter Spaces, host Lex Tan and the full Ring Crew of Jose Taboada, Chico Nuguid, John Dawson, and Colin Dodge are back to discuss the further fallout of WWE's Royal Rumble Premium Live Event, especially with the reports coming from several sources regarding Shane McMahon and his role in the men's Rumble match as well as WWE.
We also talk about the first match between CM Punk and Maxwell Jacob Friedman as well as a debut in AEW that might turn the tables for John in his wrestling viewing habits!
It's January, and you know what that means! Royal Rumble time! So snap your fingers, join the Jets or the Sharks, put on your best Sondheim impression... whoops. Wrong Rumble.
Host Lex Tan welcomes Chico, Jose and Colin from the Ring Crew joins up to talk fabvorite moments and speculations about the Royal Rumble!
Lex also addresses and gives some love to Jon Moxley as he announced his return to the ring on this week's AEW Dynamite!
On a cold, cold night in what's traditionally known as the McMahon's territory, Ringside Heat and host Lex Tan welcomes John and Colin of the Ring Crew, and our special guest from Full Press Wrestling and the MAD Radio Network, "Jersey Jim" Jim Biringer, as we talk about where we stand in the current WWE-AEW wrestling landscape!
We've also included bonus content for your listening pleasure! Stay warm!
It's the first show of 2022! Host Lex Tan and the Ring Crew discuss WWE's recent releases of William Regal, the "Road Dogg" Jessie James, and Samoa Joe, completing the "makeover" of NXT, the fallout of WWE Day 1, and the inclusion Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion and 5-Time WWE Women's Champion "Hardcore Country" Mickie James!
It's the week before Christmas, and you know what that means! A year-end retrospective!
Ringside Heat's host Lex Tan is joined by Ring Crew members John and Chico to take a look back on some of the moments that made an impact on us as wrestling fans, and think about what it means for us to be wrestling fans going into the new year after following and engaging with the product for several years now.
It's a Ring Crew Takeover! The entire Ring Crew takes to the mics and gives their opinions on the continuing conversation of Kayfabe 2.0 as The Miz and Edge also cut a reality blurring promo on Monday night! We also talk about the implications and criticisms of the Fire-Table spot on this weeks AEW Dynamite involving Cody Rhodes and Andrade El Idolo, and we have fun talking about what makes a great wrestling announce team!
6 days after the last of the Big 4 events on the WWE calendar, Lex Tan is joined by Chico and John of the Ring Crew to talk about Survivor Series! We also talk about Ric Flair's comments about not returning to WWE, but still says he loves Vince McMahon - we discuss his reasons for not going back.
And we debate about the merits of the CM Punk and MJF promo to open this past Wednesday's AEW Dynamite. What was successful? Where was it lacking? Was it too soon?
It's been 25 years since WWF Survivor Series 1996- a day, in retrospect, changed the course of wrestling and the entertainment industry. The man the world knows today as Dwayne Johnson made his debut in the World Wrestling Federation/WWE as "Rocky Maivia," but not too long after that, became what wrestling fans fondly remember him as: The Rock.
Lex, Chico and Colin take a trip down Memory Lane, which is somewhere near the SmackDown Hotel located at Know Your Role Blvd. and Jabroni Drive, and talk about our favorite moments of The Rock's career in wrestling!
It has been 16 years since Eddie Guerrero, one of the greatest and most beloved wrestlers of all time, passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Host Lex Tan as well as Ring Crew members Chico Nuguid and Colin Dodge reminisce about their favorite Eddie moments.
The Ring Crew also talks about AEW Full Gear, and the concept of "Kayfabe 2.0!"
For our 25th episode, the complete Ring Crew of Lex, Colin, Jose, Chico and John discuss the fifth round of WWE releases boggling the minds of wrestling fans, what could be the fallout of all of this, including the implications of Nia Jax's statement shortly after her release. The Ring Crew also discusses the lack of build for this year's Survivor Series.
AEW President Tony Khan also made a statement on his social media regarding Jon Moxley (Jonathan Good) regarding his seeking and receiving inpatient alcohol treatment, and Lex Tan gives his thoughts and well-wishes to Jon for his recovery.
Halloween Havoc hasn't been an exclusive to WWE this year! Lex, John, Chico and Jose discuss the bombshells that have been dropped this week from all around the wrestling industry:
Charlotte Flair's actions and meltdown on the October 22 edition of SmackDown could have repercussions in the weeks and months to come.
Ring of Honor also announced that they will be going on hiatus until April of next year and releasing wrestlers from their contracts as of the end of their Final Battle pay-per-view in December could have some interesting side effects on the greater industry, including possibilities for the brand if they no longer operate as their company.
Plus, we discuss what is our favorite "spooky-themed" or Halloween segments in pro wrestling!
In this episode of Ringside Heat, we delve into the fallout of WWE Crown Jewel, we speculate about the Impact Wrestling "Bound For Glory" Pay Per View, and talk about former WCW Senior Vice President Eric Bischoff's comments regarding Tony Khan during his "83 Weeks" Podcast!
Hosted by Lex Tan (@LexTanMedia), and joined by the panel of Colin Dodge (@Risen72) and Chico Nuguid (@CocoCollects)
On this episode of Ringside Heat, Lex, John, and Jose process their thoughts about AEW President Tony Khan's New York Post interview and the subsequent Complex.com interview of WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, seemingly taking jabs at each other's respective competition.
We also talk about the the upcoming WWE Pay-Per-View which will have the finals of the King of the Ring and Queen's Crown tournaments. Also, we try to sort out the complications and implications of this particular show on the WWE calendar and the venue which it will be held!
After a week off, Lex, Jose, Colin and Chico come back and celebrate Canada's contributions to the wrestling industry, as "The Best There Is, The Best There Was, and The Best There Ever Will Be," Bret "Hitman" Hart receives his star on Canada's Walk of Fame. We also congratulate Toronto's own Jackie Redmond on joining WWE as the host of "Talking Smack" and "Raw Talk."
We also take a look at the return of the :King of the Ring" Tournament and the long overdue equivalent for the Women's Division, the "Queen's Crown" Tournament (Aired October 10, 2011)
It's our 20th episode, and what a week to hit a milestone! This was AEW Grand Slam week with both Dynamite and Rampage being held and broadcast from Arthur Ashe Stadium, the home of the US Open Tennis Championships, with the highlight of the week being the epic Dream Match between the "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and AEW World Champion, "The Best Bout Machine" Kenny Omega!
Host Lex Tan is joined by his special guest and friend of the show, Jim Biringer of Full Press Wrestling and the MAD Radio Network, who covers wrestling and hockey for the New York/New Jersey market. You'll hear about his experiences being in the live crowd for these shows as well as the Newark tapings the week before.
The Ring Crew of Jose, John, Colin, and Chico also join in the fun to celebrate the 20th episode with their thoughts on AEW Grand Slam week and tee up WWE Extreme Rules!
Host Lex Tan ponders what AEW has said about audience retention, and if they know what it truly means. The complete Ring Crew of Jose, John, Colin, and Chico sit down talk about the latest episode of "Dark Side of the Ring" which chronicled the infamous flight from Great Britain to the United States in May of 2002, as well as heaping more praise on to Ettore "Big E" Ewen, who became WWE Champion for the first time on the September 13, 2021 episode of Monday Night RAW.
As this episode occurs on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Ringside Heat takes time to remember the events of that day, honor those who died and those who carry on.
Lex, Colin and Chico give their thoughts on their experiences of that day.
They also talk about AEW All Out, and the implications of the success they're having, especially with signing WWE ex-pats.
One of the most anticipated weeks in wrestling has become one of the most difficult. This week, WCW, TNA Wrestling, and Ring of Honor's Daffney passed away at the age of 46. Host Lex Tan takes some time to remember her. Colin also joins Lex to talk about AEW Dynamite, Roman Reigns vs. Finn Balor, and AEW All Out.
We're still reeling from the biggest weekend in wrestling in a long time! SummerSLAMPage saw the returns of Becky Lynch and Brock Lesnar to #WWE, and CM Punk to wrestling after a 7 year hiatus, and in the upstart #AEW! What did Lex, John, Chico, Colin, and Jose have to say? Press play and find out!
On the weekend before WWE SummerSlam, and the day after the debut of AEW Rampage, Lex, Chico and John give their thoughts on another huge weekend for wrestling.
Listen in as they give their thoughts on our hometown boy, Christian Cage winning the Impact and TNA World Championships from Winnipeg's Kenny Omega. And, take a trip down memory lane with their favorite moments from SummerSlam!
A big set of WWE releases was announced on August 6th, about 24 hours before this show was to air, so Lex, Chico, Colin, John and Jose throw out all of our best laid plans to talk about what this means, and what this could all lead to.
We also take a few minutes to remember Robert Eaton of The Midnight Express who passed away just days before the airing of this program.
Ringside Heat proudly presents Part 2 of our interview series with former WWE, WCW, and TNA Wrestling (now known as IMPACT Wrestling) head writer, Vince Russo!
Vince shoots about Fandom versus Obsession, sets the record straight about his time as head of creative during the Attitude Era, and Lex, Chico, Colin, John, and Jose talk what that means for today's wrestling landscape, especially with the most recent episode of AEW Dynamite.
The interview of the summer! Ringside Heat presents the first part of our series of interviews with former head creative writer of WWE, WCW, and Total Non-stop Action Wrestling (now known as IMPACT Wrestling), Vince Russo!
Lex, Colin, and John also break down what Vince said in the interview, and connect it with some of the rumours and happenings in the wrestling business right now!
It's another big weekend with the return of the crowds for WWE SmackDown, IMPACT Wrestling Slammiversary and WWE Money In The Bank, while AEW has had fans for a couple of weeks now, and Lex, John, Colin and Jose talk about this highly anticipated weekend in the world of Professional Wrestling.
We also take a few minutes to remember the life of "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.
Lex also announces a series of Ringside Heat Specials featuring one of the biggest names in wrestling history! You don't want miss this!
Lex interviews Battle Arts Wrestling Ring Announcer, Michael "The Show" DiMascio and the Ring Crew conducts a retrospective one of the defining wrestling stables of the 90's, the New World Order.
Plus, Lex addresses the Jimmy Uso situation, and asks for your help for a local wrestling school!
25 years after Stone Cold Steve Austin delivered his iconic promo and changed wrestling industry, we talk of other promos that have made impact on ourselves and on the industry. Plus, the big headlines of the week!
The Ringside Heat Ring Crew discusses Samoa Joe's return to the WWE, the fandom and social media, and the recent WWE pay-per-views, NXT Takeover: In Your House and Hell in A Cell.
The Ring Crew reviews IMPACT Wrestling Against All Odds, tees up NXT Takeover: In Your House, chatting about Bret Hart and a variety of topics in the All-You-Can-Heat segment!
Alan Kan of STLDwrestling.com and panelist on Sauga960 AM's Peel Matters drops in to talk about the latest rumors and theories about WWE, and the complete Ring Crew weighs in on WWE Releases and AEW successes.
It's an extended session with the Ring Crew, talking about the Ultimate Warrior, documentaries, and AEW Double Or Nothing, as well as the recent changes on the WWE commentary desk.
Tonight's Guest: Toronto based actor Vincent Salvador shares about his experiences with wrestling that have influenced his life, his craft and his career. And the Ring Crew talks about Zombies, and having a live audience for WWE shows in July!
The Ringside Heat Ring Crew takes over the show as we discuss the best and worst of the week, possibilities of a pro wrestling off-season, and WrestleMania Backlash!
Azeem Haq, musician and audio producer joins the show to talk about growing up as a wrestling fan and his new single, "Like The Rock." And, the Ring Crew gets together to talk about AEW Blood and Guts and the A&E Biography of "Macho Man" Randy Savage!
It's a new day, yes it is! The very first episode of Ringside Heat. Our guest, WWE Referee of over 20 years, Jimmy Korderas. And the Ringside Heat "Ring Crew" talk about what they loved and loathed, as well Kenny Omega, the "Belt Collector" and what that means for the industry moving forward.