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Mat Men is the brainchild of Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian, both of whom are huge Pro Wrestling fans going way back. If you like your Pro Wrestling talked about with cool heads and a dose of humor then you will probably enjoy Mat Men. Probably.
Andrew and Rich take a look ahead to 2022 and give their best "Nostradamus" predictions, they also get some input from producers Jonathan and MG_Geek to try to see what the new year will bring us.
Who is getting a run with a title you may not expect?
What will be the big blockbuster Main Event?
Which women will get a big push?
What promotion takes the biggest step forward?
Andrew and Rich look back on 2021 and break down some of the best moments and worst moments of the year.
We got to see fans come back and even attend shows ourselves including SummerSlam and All Out.
We discuss what our favorite moments and surprises were Including, Bryan Danielson Adam Cole showing up at All Out. Also, the return of CM Punk.
We discuss some of our Favorite matches of the year, and why Roman Reigns was our stand-out this year.
We also go into some of the worst things including the massive cuts in WWE and the impact that may have.
And what performers did not have a good year.
2021 is over and we end it with a bang! It was a fantastic year for Pro Wrestling and we have all the latest news to go along with it!
Andrew and Rich discuss the recent release of Toni Storm. We have the details!
Dynamite ended its final episode on TNT last night, we break it all down including. How will they do on TBS starting next week?
WWE Day one is being positioned to be a big show and we give our thoughts.
Between WWE, AEW, and NJPW there will be a lot of wrestling we run through what will be a big week in wrestling.
Your Questions and more on a jammed pack episode this week.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with a pre-holiday edition of the show!
This week’s AEW Dynamite saw Kyle O’Reilly make his AEW debut and reunite with Bobby Fish and Adam Cole. Where does this leave the bucks? Who else is next?
Tommaso Ciampa challenges Bron Breakker at New Years Evil. Will this be Breakkers moment?
What does the landscape in 2022 look like as we go into the new year? How will AEW and WWE both look this time next year?
We discuss Andrew’s tweets from this week including, who is the biggest (male) star to come out of WWE Performance Center?
Also, get a little nostalgic as we discuss why Lex Luger just never really worked out
We have all this along with all your TV results, news, and rumors along with Mail Bag Questions
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich bring you all the week’s Pro Wrestling news!
Kevin Owen has re-signed with WWE for another 3 years. We have all the latest details.
Johnny Gargano and KOR have not signed and possibly headed to AEW, also who from ROH that might find their way to AEW as well.
ROH had its last show, AEW Dynamite Winter is coming, Smackdown Raw, and much more.
Adam Page and Bryan Danielson had an hour-long masterpiece on Dynamite, was a draw the right call? We discuss.
Also answering your mailbag questions!
On this week’s show, Andrew and Rich are back for another episode of Mat Men, discussing the latest in Pro Wrestling.
As the show gets started will break news about WWE releasing Jeff Hardy after his latest episode this past weekend.
NXT Wargames was this Sunday, we discuss all the fallout from the show. Who were the big stars and what does the future hold?
Are Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly done in WWE? Both were left lying this week as a way to write them off. We discuss when and where we might see them next.
AEW ran Long Island this week, the home of MJF, and the crowd let you know. CM Punk cut a heel promo and Bryan Danielson continues to beat up Dark Order members on his way to Adam Page Next week at Winter is coming.
Also, Raw and Smackdown DVR numbers, is this really what we should be looking at?
All this and more and your mailbag questions.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with all of this week’s Pro Wrestling news rumors and opinions!
Raw this week took place at the UBS Arena in Long Island New York. On paper we had a really strong card… but it did execute?
AEW Dynamite this week saw CM Punk, Bryan Danielson wrestle and a flaming table match to end the show. Will it help with the numbers?
Next week AEW is live from the UBS Arena and the big question is. Will they hit 10k in attendance?
Also, are we seeing live attendances swinging in the favor of AEW?
We also talk ratings, NXT Wargames, NJPW News GCW sells out NYC and more!
All this along with your mailbag questions.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back on this Thanksgiving Eve!
The guys go into detail on Survivor Series and what happened with the show, including how good the Charlotte Becky match was, and Roman beating Big E clean.
Andrew has some more information on why the rock wasn't involved and why they never pivoted from their plan to feature him.
We also discuss Kenny Omega taking time off to heal and just when he should return.
NXT war Games is just over a week away we take a look at the card and discuss the build to the show.
Also, the guys go into all this week’s pro wrestling news results and rumors along with your mailbag questions.
Today on Mat Men the guys break down all that happened at Full Gear and what it means for AEW over the next few months. Including Kenny Omega stepping away to heal up and Hangman as the new Champion. Dynamite was a great show and it was the start of a lot of new programs. We deep dive into everything that happened. Is this a full-blown heel turn for Bryan Danielson or was this a slight change of plans? Survivor Series is this Sunday and the card is very different than what the original concept was. Andrew has all the latest as we break down the card and discuss why it still is going to be a good show inspire of the build. While doing Media Roman Reigns was asked about the Rock and his availability this Sunday, we have the latest on the possibility of him Showing up at some point. We have all this along with all of this week’s Pro Wrestling news rumors and your mailbag questions.
Today on Mat men Andrew and Rich are back to discuss all of this week’s biggest Pro Wrestling News!
Last week WWE released a large list of talent. Some of the reasons for the releases will surprise you. We do a deep dive into this and what it means for the company. We also discuss the ramifications it has on NXT and what the next move should be with that brand.
WWE is going into Survivor Series and we have all the latest match lineup along with the possible break up of Rey Mysterio and his son Dominik.
AEW is heading into Full Gear with a packed show. We break down the matches and give you our predictions for this Saturday night. Including, breaking down all the possible scenarios involving the world title.
All this along with news and your mailbag questions.
Ron Killings AKA R-Truth joins Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian to discuss his wrestling and music career. They discuss his early influences in music and wrestling and how the two are connected. Also, his longevity and how he stays in shape, given his busy lifestyle. Then they discuss his early influences in both wrestling and music and his creative process and his newest single "Legacy".
Check out Ron Killings music at https://theofficialronkillings.com
Also his latest Single legacy below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Tw8A3-QxQ
Today on Mat Men Rich and Andrew break down all of this week’s biggest Pro Wrestling news rumors and results.
Ring of Honor will be shutting down operation at the end of the year with a planned April 2022 return during WrestleMania weekend. But now many are wondering if ROH will return?
We also go into detail as to what happened last week on Smackdown during the title exchange between Becky and Charlotte.
Halloween Havoc was this past Tuesday and we saw Chiampa retain the NXT title. Was this the right decision? Also, how much better did NXT do with the Chucky spot than WCW did when they used him in the ’90s?
We also Go into AEW and WWE results along with everything else happening in Pro Wrestling.
All this and your mailbag questions.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back on a special Friday edition!
There was a lot of great Pro Wrestling this past week and we are here to break it down for you!
Crown Jewel turned out to be a pretty good show and definitely over delivered. We have all the results and speculation on some of the bigger storylines coming out of the show. Also was this Goldberg's best match?
AEW and WWE have continued their war with each other but is tribalism going to hurt both brands in the long run?
Tony Khan has been getting some negative attacks on him over the past week. What’s the reason for it? Is it self-preservation for some? Or is he just playing the Internet?
Bound for Glory and Halloween Havoc are both this week, we discuss some of the bigger matches on both shows!
We have all this along with your mailbag questions and all the latest news rumors and results.
Today on Mat Men the boys are back with some news!
Andrew has a big announcement that will change things for the podcast.
Rampage and Smackdown will be going head to “headish”… and this officially begins the Friday Night War. With both shows having big cards planned, how will Smackdown and Rampage do this week?
AEW Dynamite is live on Saturday this week and we discuss how changing the schedule impacts the show.
Survivor Series in Brooklyn was set to feature the Rock this year… but plans change pal. Andrew has the latest.
Bray Wyatt’s release is still something that baffles many but Andrew has some insight on one of the reasons he was let go.
Tony Kahn has ruffled a lot of feathers this past week with his comments regarding WWE. We discuss everything he said and what it all means if anything.
All this along with your mailbag questions on today’s show.
On a special Tuesday edition of Matmen Andrew and Rich break the latest in Professional wrestling.
The WWE Draft was this past week so we will break it all down. Several names Switched Brands some stayed and there were some interesting NXT call ups.
Plus, we break down all the latest happenings from Raw and Smackdown including home invasions, extortion, and attempted murder!
Also, AEW Rampage is putting on a great show weekly but is it worth it based on the ratings? We discuss.
All this, your questions, and more!!!
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich break down all the weeks Pro Wrestling News and Rumors.
Extreme Rules was this past Sunday but there wasn't much extreme involved. The guys break down this PPV. Including reimagining the ending of the Main Event.
NXT 2.0 gets edgy and looks to be headed further down that path, including sexual situations and more aggressive language.
The Draft is this week, we discuss who might be going where and what is going on with NXT talent be involved.
AEW Dynamite last night was another fantastic show and we have all the news coming out of it, Including a new TNT Champion.
Shane McMahon out of WWE? Bray Wyatt debut soon? Mailbag questions and much more!
Today on Mat Men. Andrew and Rich are back with a special Saturday edition of the show
After having a jam-packed week of great pro wrestling the boys are ready to break down all the latest news and rumors!
Andrew and Rich were at AEW Grand Slam in Queens NYC this past Weds and will go into detail about the experience.
AEW is on a roll right now but can they keep the momentum up and what is the future headed for AEW.
We also break down this Sunday's Extreme Rules PPV, Smackdown, Raw and NXT results, and much more!
All this along with the #AskMatMen segment at the end of the show!
WWE was at MSG on Friday and so were we! We breakdown our really awesome experience with the WWE crew.
Big E won the WWE title on Monday by cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Bobby Lashley and this begins a new era for Big E in the WWE. We go into detail on how this came about and what the plan is moving forward.
NXT 2.0 launched this Tuesday with all-new personalities and look. We also crowned a new NXT champion. Will this be a positive change for NXT and WWE?
AEW took place in Newark New Jersey and felt like a go-home show for the big Flushing/Queens show next week. We have all the results and we preview the show at Arthur Ashe Stadium that we will be live for.
All this and more along with all your viewer questions on this week’s episode of Mat Men!
Catalyst Wrestling champion and NWA star Colby Corino speaks with Andrew Zarian to discuss this Friday's Catalyst Wrestling event in Jersey City, his career as a pro wrestler and more!
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with all the latest AEW, WWE, NXT, and Pro Wrestling news.
The Mat Men Crew along with the Wrestling Observer/F4W crew had a blast in Chicago for AEW All Out and we tell you all about it.
Daniel Bryan, Adam Cole, and Ruby Soho all debuted at All Out this past Sunday but is it possible that more is on the way.
We also have news regarding Daniel Bryan and Adam Cole's contract and what their WWE plans would be if they had stayed.
Yesterday WWE announced that Triple H underwent a heart procedure following a cardiac event that happened last week.
Pro Wrestling in 2021 is shaping up to be very competitive with many contracts expiring. Who will we see jump sides?
All this along with your viewer questions on today's episode of Mat Men!
On this episode of Mat Men, we recorded live from Andrew’s luxurious Chicago sweet with special guest Garrett Gonzalez from the Fight Game Podcast and Wrestling Observer.
We Discuss the excitement for This weekend’s All-Out PPV, and how this show might be a game-changer for AEW.
We discuss how we all got to this point of covering Pro Wrestling as podcasters and just the overall state of pro wrestling today.
Then a thorough breakdown and predictions for Sunday’s ALL-OUT PPV including the best scenarios and what should happen as opposed to what might happen.
We cap it off with a few viewer questions on this special episode!
On Today’s Matmen, we discuss the latest news in the wrestling world as we get prepared for an exciting weekend in Chicago.
NXT is changing formats as Vince looks to be more “hands-on” going forward. What does that mean for the current roster and those in charge like Triple H and HBK? We have the latest!
NWA 73 took place this past weekend with a Ric Flair appearance and a New NWA champion. We give our Thoughts.
We also discuss the Bizarre Raw this week with rewrites and the Charlotte vs Nia Jax Fiasco.
WE take a look at This week’s Dynamite as we all Prepare for AEW All OUT, all this and your Questions.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich have all the latest Pro Wrestling news and rumors!
The guys are back from their trip to Las Vegas and have a lot of awesome stories.
CM Punk’s official debut in AEW was a success and we have all the latest on his future with the company. Including some of the potential matchups possible.
Also the speculation and teases of other guys coming in like Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole, and Bray Wyatt.
WWE SummerSlam saw the return of Becky Lynch and Brock Lesnar to the Smackdown side but where does this leave Raw?
More changes are coming to NXT and the WWE as a whole as we start to see the true separation between sports entertainment and Pro Wrestling.
All this and much more including your mailbag questions on today’s episode!
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are getting ready for their SummerSlam Vegas trip and we have all the latest news and rumors going into this blockbuster event.
We also cover the latest NXT rumors and break down facts from fiction.
AEW Rampage debuted last Friday and we saw a major title change. How will it do this week with the long-awaited return of CM Punk to Pro Wrestling? How will he debut and who will he feud with first?
We also discuss Ric Flair’s appearance at TripleMania with Andrade El Idolo and everything from the New Japan Resurgence show. Including Rich being a big fanboy for Will Osprey and Tanahashi wrestling on US soil.
All this and much more along with your mailbag questions on today’s show!
On this episode of Mat Men. A lot is changing in the world of pro wrestling and we have all the latest news and rumors.
Following the large NXT cuts, the rumors are swirling regarding the changes coming to NXT. We have the latest news including possible call-ups, who’s calling the shots, and what the networks think about it.
AEW is only one week away from CM Punk’s “speculated” debut. How will this change the company's path? Is this the beginning of the real war between AEW and WWE?
With Christian Cage being announced as Kenny Omega’s “All Out” opponent, what is happening with the AEW title picture?
SummerSlam is a week away. We have a special announcement regarding our coverage including a special guest.
All this and your mailbag questions on this week's episode of Mat Men.
Today on Mat Men, we all realize Andrew can’t take off anymore! We have a jammed-packed show with the recent NXT cuts. Some of the names will surprise you. Will there be more cuts? Andrew has the latest!
Adam Cole’s contract has expired and WWE is having some trouble signing him. Will he stay or leave WWE?
Bray Wyatt was released this past week and it shocked the wrestling world. The reason was budget cuts but is that the truth?
AEW TV this week might have been their weakest show in some time but it was still a note-worthy show as the build to All Out continues.
We have all this and much more on this slammed episode of Mat Men, including an extended question segment.
On Today’s Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back to discuss all of this week’s news in professional wrestling.
We have the latest on the WWE heading back to Suadi Arabia and dates on the “Queen of the Ring” Tournament.
Matt Cardona broke the internet on Saturday and revitalized his career in the process by beating Nick Gage in his own match.
AEW put on an all-time classic show Wednesday Night and made some teases to some pretty big names for future shows. We get into just how much more enjoyable of a product it is than WWE.
Highlights from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT including a different viewing experience at the Rolling Loud festival.
We also have a big show announcement to share about SummerSlam Weekend!
All this and more including a live Mailbag!
Today on Mat Men we are jam-packed with a lot of news.
Andrew and Rich are back to discuss the possible signing of Daniel Bryan and CM Punk to AEW. Is this a game-changer if this happens? How will this make WWE Pivot their plans? What will be the timetable for their debuts?
MITB was this past Sunday and we have all the results and aftermath. We discuss how much better the show was with fans and Cena’s return and his huge reaction.
Also just why both Keith Lee and Karrion Kross appeared to be buried on Raw and what they might be doing to recover.
We break news on a huge potential return happening soon.
Nick Gage in AEW, WWE Ratings, SummerSlam Plans, and of course your mailbag questions.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich break down all things Pro Wrestling.
Paul Orndorff has passed away at the age of 71 and we discuss his career and impact on Pro Wrestling. Just how important he was to Hogan’s success and why he was so underrated.
Last night was the final WWE Raw from the Thunderdome. The Pandemic Era has finally come to an end. There were things that worked and others that didn’t, we discuss.
Bayley got injured doing mandatory training and will be out for a while. Was that training necessary?
Money in the bank is this Sunday. We give predictions and speculate on if there will be any surprises?
AEW All out is a sellout, ROH has a new World Champion, Big Impact world title match coming up, and a lot more!
We also will be answering your mailbag questions and celebrating Rich’s 40th Birthday!
Today on Mat Men the Guys are back after a week off with some big stories
With this past Tuesday being the 25th Anniversary of the NWO, we take a look back. How that one moment changed the business and what it might look like if the NWO never formed.
Malakai Black is all in and we were all surprised! With the recent releases from WWE, AEW is starting to really stack their roster up. Who else could be next? We discuss.
We also break down NXT Great American Bash. Including the return of Teagan Knox and the mixed reactions of Hit Row’s performance.
Smackdown and Raw highlights and ratings, are things getting better with live crowds coming back?
Jimmy Uso’s recent DUI arrest and much more!
We also will be answering all your mailbag questions!
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with all of this week's Pro Wrestling news, rumors and results!
Hell In A Cell was this past Sunday and we got to see 4 matches over the course of three shows. Why did WWE put on a HIAC match on Smackdown and Raw? Is it time to retire the Hell in a cell concept for awhile?
As we get closer to having live attendance at WWE shows we are starting to see how things will play out in the coming months. According to sources WWE will be running MSG on Sept 10th and this has many AEW fans upset. We have all the latest.
Also there is a big AEW Saturday show tomorrow night with a much larger live audience. How will this show go?
Brock Lesnar returning, Goldberg rumors, and much more on today's show.
Also, we answer all your mail bag questions.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich breakdown all of this weeks pro wrestling news and rumors!
Samoa Joe is back in NXT and its changed everything? Has Joe been cleared to return to the ring or is this just an authority position?
NXT had one of its better shows in a very long time and this might be the start of something new for the company.
Andrew also has a lot of behind the scenes news to break down leading to SummerSlam and Survivor Series this year. Including some of the pitched ideas from the networks for themed Raw and Smackdown.
AEW is finally coming to NYC this fall an it just happen to be in our backyard. We have the details on why that venue and just how big it might be.
All this and all your mailbag questions
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich break down all this week’s Pro Wrestling News and Rumors.
WWE has announced the location for SummerSlam and it will be in Las Vegas! Andrew has all the details on what went on and how WWE finally settled on Las Vegas. Will they be able to overcome the lack of interest in the product by making this show as big as possible?
NXT TV saw the reveal of the Million Dollar belt by Ted Dibiasi as the prize for the ladder match between Cameron Grimes and LA Knight. We discuss why these old-timers like Dibiasi are helping to freshen up the product without burring new talent.
AEW ratings have taken a hit over the past two weeks but is it as bad as it seems? The answer is no.
Shingo Takagi is the new IWGP World Champion. How long will he hold the title and who will be his next challengers?
All this and a lot more along with an extended viewer mailbag.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with a lot of news.
Yesterday it was announced more talent releases and some of the names are shocking. Andrew has the details and fills us in if there is more to come.
Andrew also explains what this all means when it comes to the business side and the possibilities for a sale.
We also speculate what is next for these talents and where they might land.
We give a follow up on the SummerSlam date and location and why it’s still probably Las Vegas despite WWE trying to downplay it.
AEW Double or Nothing was this past Sunday. How did it hold up? Who benefited the most and how did the crowd help the show?
A lot of people’s non-competes are running out. Who might we see soon?
All this along with news, rumors and your mailbag questions.
Today on Mat Men Rich and Andrew are back with some big stories.
SummerSlam returns to Las Vegas this August and we have some big news surrounding it.
John Cena was forced to post an apology video to China for referring to Taiwan as China. How will this impact WWE and his current plans?
WWE has released their traveling schedule and tickets have been selling. How does this compare to pre-pandemic numbers?
WWE is also restructuring its business side, which means more firings to many in the digital department. We have thought about why this might be happening.
Double or Nothing is this Sunday, we preview the card and give our predictions. Also, how will the full capacity crowd react and who will be over and who won’t be?
NXT TV, AEW on Friday, and much more. Also answering your mailbag questions.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with a lot of news. WWE will be bringing fans back in July. Will it improve the product? Money in the Bank will be in front of a live audience in July and WWE might have a surprise up their sleeve.
NXT released several talents including a controversial referee.
AEW Announced that it will be moving AEW Dynamite to TBS in 2022 along with adding a second 1-hour show on Fridays. How will this move impact the brand?
NJPW announced early this morning that Will Ospreay suffered a neck injury and will be stripped of the IWGP World Heavyweight title. What’s the next step for NJPW?
We also discuss all the fall out from "WrestleMania Backlash" and yes that does include Zombies.
All this and more along with your viewer questions.
Today on Mat Men It’s Andrew’s Birthday and Rich is back in the studio! The boys discuss all of this week’s Pro Wrestling news and results along with all your viewer questions.
Andrew breaks some news about WWE starting live touring this summer as well as AEW bringing in larger crowds.
Miro won the TNT title on Dynamite and it was about time! Also, we fanboy over Yuji Nagata challenging for the IWGP US title on TNT.
Cody cut an ‘All American” Promo we loved it but why did it get so much heat on the internet?
NXT has a new faction and just how big of a star is Kerrion Kross gonna be?
Is New Japan gonna be able to run shows this summer with the current status happening over there?
All this and More this week on Matmen.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich discuss all of this week’s Pro Wrestling news.
We finally got to see AEW put on their long-awaited “Blood and Guts” match last night on Dynamite. Did it live up to the expectations?
A lot of people have been critical of AEW with big gimmick matches falling short when it comes to the finish. Do you think this is a fair criticism? The guys break it down.
Daniel Bryan’s contract with WWE has expired and there is a lot of speculation as to where he will be going. Can we see him in AEW or NJPW?
Eva Marie is back on Raw, Double or Nothing going full capacity, and much more!
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with all of this week’s Pro Wrestling news. Kenny Omega is officially the belt collector after winning the Impact and TNA titles on Sunday. What other title will he be adding to his collection?
Mondy Night Raw has become increasingly harder to watch every week. What is going on and what needs to change.
NXT had a slip in the ratings this week. What does NXT need to change to grow the brand?
AEW TV results along with Smackdown and Raw TV.
All this and your viewer questions on today’s show!
Andrew is solo today as he runs down the weekly news including the follow-up from all the talent releases. Including the handling by the talent relations department and the firings that happened after.
Thoughts on the earnings call and what it might mean in the future for the business side of WWE.
A brief rundown of Raw, Smackdown, NXT, and AEW shows from the week. Highlights include the return of Alister Black and what is the future of Daniel Bryan?
Also who is likely the next challenger for Kenny Omega and the AEW women pull a strong quarterly rating.
Strong ratings for both AEW and NXT but is it sustainable?
Plus a rundown of this week’s Impact Rebellion PPV.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich discuss the first week of unopposed AEW and NXT shows. How did they do? Which one was the better show? We break it down for you including:
NXT women’s division comes full circle with a big reunion and Triple H is gloating.
Mike Tyson Joins the Inner Circle after a chaotic match
Also, Raw ratings were up but this week’s episode could be considered one of the worst “Raw after Mania” shows of all time. Where do we go from here?
All this and all the latest Pro Wrestling news and rumors along with your viewer questions!
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich break down everything that happened at Wrestlemania. Which one of the nights was better and would the show have been better as a whole if it was 1 night?
It’s looking like Vince’s obsession for big guys is back as they spread all over both rosters.
We take a lighter look at who might be a good idea of who should host Wrestlemania going forward and we fantasy book the next ridiculous faction.
Monday Night Raw historically is a huge show after Wrestlemania but this year it was a dud. Are they saving everything for Smackdown?
The big question: Where do we go from here? The guys have the latest on this along with all the latest news and rumors.
Andrew and rich are back to break down both nights of this year’s Wrestlemania. Along with their match predictions, they discuss: the lackluster build and how will the live crowd react.
Some bigger names were left off the show like Charlotte and Bayley.
Who will have the best performance and what matches are gonna be skippable?
Also, will there be any surprises or returns?
We continue our Wrestlemania week coverage with another episode of Mat Men!
Today Andrew and Rich discuss last night's NXT Takeover Stand and Deliver. Did it actually Deliver? The answer is yes! We have all the latest results and breakdown everything that happened.
We also discuss last night's, AEW Dynamite. Did they compete on a show level?
The young bucks turned on Moxley but did it make sense?
We also preview tonight's Takeover Stand and Deliver night 2 card along with all the latest news and rumors along with your viewer questions.
Rich talks with comic artist and writer Daniel Warren Johnson about comics, wrestling, his work, NJPW, AEW, and more. Daniel is a huge wrestling fan.
Daniel Warren Johnson currently writes and draws Beta Ray Bill for Marvel Comics.
His professional credits include:
- Extremity from Image Comics Murder Falcon from Image Comics Wonder Woman: Dead Earth from DC Comics
You can find Daniel at:Danielwarrenart.com@danielwarrenart on Twitter and Instagram
Today on Mat Men we are on our way to Wrestlemania 37! Andrew and Rich discuss the terrible go home show for Monday night raw. How has WWE gotten to this point?
Wrestlemania 37 is less than a week away and the buzz around it is lacking. Was this due to terrible booking or is the pandemic affecting it?
NXT Takeover is this Wednesday and Thursday and we have the latest on the card and give our predictions and expectations.
Also, AEW has seen a slip in ratings over the past few weeks. What's the reason? We might have the answer.
New NJPW World Champion, Chris Jericho Appearing on Broken Skull sessions with Steve Austin, and more. All this and your viewer questions
Today on this April first addition of Mat Men, ”Andrew and Rich” discuss everything that happened this week in wrestling.
New Japan has unveiled the new "IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, what do we think of the new belt?
“Death” and “kill” are the new buzz words in the WWE what has changed and in its own way is the Alexa Bliss, Fiend, and Orton storyline the most compelling story right now?
What Vince really thinks of Riddle and we explore his fascination for teachers!
We review last nights AEW show and give our thoughts on the top matches
Our preview and predictions for both nights of Takeover “Stand and Deliver.”
All this and more on this very special “out of body” addition of Mat Men. Enjoy!
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back discussing all this week’s Pro Wrestling's news and results
The Wrestlemania Main event has changed is it better as a triple threat? The guys give their opinions!
As we inch closer to Wrestlemania 37 more and more matches are shaping up but is it enough to make this years’ Wrestlemania feel like the “granddaddy of them all”
Andrade got his release from WWE who was involved in making it happen and what could be next for him.
WWE on Peacock is here and all the issues are now showing. This transition has been rocky and we have the latest news on what's next.
Also, what does Peacock censoring WWE content means going forward and where is the line in general when it comes to historical content?
All this along with AEW news, NXT Takeover preview, and your questions.
Bryan Alvarez joins Andrew Zarian today to discuss the 20 year anniversary of the demise of WCW. the guys discuss what caused WCW, a company which was on top of the wrestling world to decline so much in less than two years. Also Bryan and Andrew discuss what WWE ad AEW have learned from WCW's mistakes.
Garrett Gonzales joins Andrew today to discuss a series of pro wrestling topics, including the closure of WCW.
It is our 350th Episode and Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich breakdown AEW Dynamite and NXT TV. Which was the better show?
AEW Had a hell of a show last night while NXT was gutted due to the current Covid outbreak they are facing. Will this impact NXT Takeover and what do we think the main Taker over programs so far?
We also gush hard over The Thunder Rosa Vs Britt Baker Main event.
Wrestlemania Tickets go on sale this Friday but why was it delayed? We have all the latest news!
UFC will be running a live show with full capacity in Jacksonville on April 24th. Will Pro Wrestling follow?
Peacock Migration starts today and there are already many issues including a convoluted signup process.
All this along with all the latest news and rumors along with your Viewer questions on this episode of Mat Men
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with all your latest Pro Wrestling news, rumors and results!
Is Andrade leaving WWE? It was reported that he has asked for a release from his contract but is WWE willing to lose him? What does this mean for Charlotte Flair?
WWE will have tickets on sale for Wrestlemania this Tuesday and they are expected to open up 45,000 seats for both nights. Can WWE have a “sellout” and are fans willing to go this year?
AEW continued telling the story of what happened at Revolution leaving to the possibility of Kenny Omega and Christian starting a program in the coming weeks.
Impact had a PPV on Saturday and Rich Swann is the first-ever Unified Undisputed Impact World Champion after defeating Moose. He will now face Kenny Omega in a Title for a Title match on April 24th.
NXT Takeover will be two nights Wrestlemania Weekend and last week’s show started what should be a great build-up with Finn Balor and Kerrion Kross headlining.
All this and more on this week’s Mat Men Podcast.
Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich have all the latest Pro Wrestling news!
Early in the week, we announced that NXT would be moving to Tuesday nights. We have all the latest details regarding this major story.
AEW had a home run of a go-home show last night. We got to see Shaq and Cody have a great opening match along with TULLY BLANCHARD returning to the ring for the first time in 13 years.
We preview AEW Revolution Sunday and we go into detail about just what is an Exploding Barbed wire deathmatch, the history of it, and what to expect.
Bobby Lashley is your new WWE champion but how long will he hold the title?
All this and a lot more including your mailbag questions!
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich give you all the latest Pro Wrestling news, results, and rumors!
The Miz is the WWE Champion leading into WWE Fastlane. Will he hold the title going into Wrestlemania or will he be a transition champion?
Roman Reigns vs Edge is set for Wrestlemania. Should edge be the one who dethroned Roman or should Roman remain the man on top?
Bobby Lashley is getting a huge push in the coming months. Will we finally see him as WWE Champion?
Adam Cole has finally turned on the undisputed era. What’s next for him?
AEW and NXT both had great shows this week and we have the breakdown. Including what is the future of NXT on Wednesday? Also just how good is AEW’s announce team?
With the signing of Paul Wight to AEW, we discuss the differences in how they are using veterans as opposed to what WWE does.
All this along with all the latest Pro Wrestling news and your viewer questions.
After an eventful night of watching wrestling, Andrew and Rich are joined by MG_Geek and Jonathan to break down the Elimination Chamber show. Including having a new WWE Champion after the Miz cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase. How does this play into WrestleMania plans and what will the title program look like? They also set up Roman Reigns vs Edge for the Universal title. Are we happy with this direction?
On today’s show, Andrew and Rich discuss all the latest news and go into all the NXT takeover fallout. What next for Finn Balor’s title and what happened at the end of NXT with Kyle O’Reilly.
A preview of this Sunday’s Elimination Chamber and discuss how this show will affect plans for Wrestlemania.
All the fallout from this week’s AEW Dynamite including, What the hell is an “Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch” and How will AEW present this to a North American Audience?
Also, we answer viewer questions and more.
Andrew and Rich are joined by Harry Terjanian to breakdown this Weekends NXT Takeover Vengeance Day Show. The match line up is amazing but will it live up to expectations? We say YES!
The door is officially open! AEW had a historic main event last night where we saw Kenta in his AEW Debut team up with Kenny Omega to face the IWGP United States Champion Jon Moxley and Lance Archer.
Also, the WrestleMania Card is starting to shape up and we have all the latest match news. Including an update on just what is the plan for fans in attendance at WrestleMania and beyond.
All this along with all the week’s news, rumors, and viewer questions on today’s episode of Mat Men.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich have a lot of news to discuss!
Royal Rumble was this past Thursday and Edge is your men's Rumble winner! The big question now is who his opponent will be at Wrestlemania 37. Additionally who from previous eras could work in today’s environment?
Bianca Belair was the Women's Rumble winner and all signings are pointing to a match with Sasha Banks at Wrestlemania.
Last night on AEW TV we saw NJPW Star Kenta debut and attack John Moxley. Is this the beginning of AEW and NJPW working together? The answer is Yes and we have all the details, including what possibly happens with ROH.
Speaking of NJPW They have announced that they are bringing their product to Roku. How does this change Pro Wrestling TV in North America and is there more news to come from this?
Also, Edge debuted on NXT TV to hint at a possible challenge for the NXT title. Will this happen?
Lar Sullivan Released, NXT Takeover Vengeance, and your Mailbag questions all on today's show.
The Royal Rumble is this Sunday and a lot of people have questions regarding who could win this year!
Could Edge win the Royal Rumble? That's the question of the day! Today on Mat Men The guys break down the possibility of Edge winning the 2021 Royal Rumble. If so does this lead to a Roman Reigns vs. Edge match at Wrestlemania 37?
Also, WWE is moving WWE Network over to NBC’s streaming platform “Peacock” in the United States. How will this affect current subscribers and could it lead to an increase in WWE viewership and possibly the sale of WWE itself?
Andrew and Rich also break down all the wrestling from the past week with thoughts on Raw, Smackdown, AEW, and NXT TV. They also discuss all the latest Pro Wrestling news and rumors, including some possible Mania Plans. Then finish it off with your mailbag questions.
Be sure to tune in this Sunday to the F4W Online YouTube for the Mat Men Royal Rumble Watch Along!
Andrew and Rich are joined by independent wrestler Kyle Davis in the studio to discuss all the news in wrestling this week. In addition to breaking down all the wrestling throughout the week, the guys tackle what to expect as we head into Mania season.
This week we discuss the return of Triple H to Raw and where did he go during his fight with Randy Orton? Is Eddie Kingston a “Main Event” Player? What is the future of Richochet and others with contracts coming up? Andrew enlightens us on what is the timeline for fans coming back. We also, discuss what is the best mid-card era of all time and can AEW match it?
Today’s show is the first on as part of the Figure Four Online family. Join Andrew and Rich as they discuss all the fall out from one of the biggest weeks of the year. Including, Wrestle Kingdom discussion and the future of Jay White. Thoughts on NXT and AEW New Years shows, and a Bullet Club Reunion? Also, who might be called up from NXT? Your questions answered and more.
Today on a very surreal episode of Mat Men we discuss the passing of Jon Huber (Brodie Lee/Luke Harper). Also AEW's Tribute show last night, WWE Raw and Smackdown along with everything else happening in the world of Pro Wrestling.
We are back today with some major news regarding the future of our show. Over the past 10 years we have been working hard at putting out some really different style content and today we will discuss the future of the show. We also discuss all of this weeks TV, News and rumors, and mailbag questions.
Today we are joined by Impact Wrestling star Josh Alexander. We discuss the current state of pro wrestling, how Ethan Page has helped out in his career and what is in store for 2021.
Be sure to check out Impact Wrestling's PPV Hard To Kill January 12th 2021.
Today we discuss WWE TLC and preview the matches, AEW TV, a second NXT show and way more.
We discuss the latest backstage rumors happening in WWE, Wrestlemania, Rumble plans, and take your viewer questions. Todays show a total free for all and we will be bouncing from topic to topic.
Today on Mat men we discuss the appearance of Kenny Omega in Impact Wrestling and how he wants to become the Collector of title belts. We also go into detail about Sting in AEW and who he will have a match with. Is Cody going to be the first opponent? Wargames recap and much more and of course all the latest news, rumors and mailbag questions.
Kenny Omega is the new AEW World Champion and is going to impact this coming Tuesday! Sting joins AEW. What are his future plans. And we talk about this Sundays NXT Wargames PPV.
Today on Mat men we discuss what Pro Wrestling is going to look like in 2021. When will we have a live audience and will people want to go to events as we had in the past. We also discuss What this means for a possible Roman Reigns v Rock Wrestlemania Main Event. Can this match happen without a live audience?
Today on Mat men we preview tonight's WWE Survivor Series PPV and break down everything that's been happening on WWE TV. Raw NXT AEW and Smackdown all had decent shows this week and we are here to keep you in the loop of everything that's happening.
We discuss the aftermath of AEW's Full Gear. Where do we go from here? NXT had a huge title change on TV this week. But was this the moment NXT became WWEified? We also recap RAW and all the latest Pro Wrestling news and rumors.
Today Rich and Andrew break down tonights AEW Full Gear PPV. How will this show do? We go over each match along with what we think the outcomes will be. Also we discuss this week WWE, NXT TV, and all the latest news and rumors.
Today we discuss how WWE has reinvented Bray to be a top babyface. AEW and NXT both had great shows this week and we also discuss Hell in a Cell.
We discuss how WWE has transformed Roman Reigns into the character many of us wanted years ago. The new Day had their final match together… for now… Where does this lead Big E…
We discuss night one of the WWE draft. Did any of the moves mean anything? Roman Reigns has become one of the most important characters in WWE right now. How long can they keep this up? The New Day is officially split up without a turn. Did they do this wrong?
Rich and Andrew are here to review this Sundays NXT Takeover 31 Network special. The guys also break down everything happening in pro wrestling and answering your mailbag questions.
Retribution got a new look and new names. It's beyond ridiculous and a prime example of what WWE is doing wrong. We will break it down for you guys. Raw, NXT, and AEW were all great shows this week and we are here to break down everything going on!
Raw, NXT, and AEW were all great shows this week and we are here to break down everything going on! Roman Reigns has reinvented himself but is all of this leading up to a showdown with The Rock? Andrew and Rich have some info that might surprise you.
Today we discuss the fall out from All Out. Was this the worst AEW PPV of all time? Balor is the NXT champion! Who's next for him?
Today we discuss the fall out from All Out. Was this the worst AEW PPV of all time? Balor is the NXT champion! Who's next for him?
Rich and Andrew break down all the matches we will see this Saturday at AEW All Out and who we think will win!
Rich and Andrew break down all the matches we will see this Saturday at AEW All Out and who we think will win!
This week we discuss Payback and what's to come from it. Is this the Roman Reigns we have been waiting for? NXT had the first-ever 4-way iron man match and it resulted in a tie. Next week we will crown the NXT champion. Andrew possibly has the results… AEW All out is this Saturday and we give you a preview for this blockbuster show.
This week we discuss Payback and what's to come from it. Is this the Roman Reigns we have been waiting for? NXT had the first-ever 4-way iron man match and it resulted in a tie. Next week we will crown the NXT champion. Andrew possibly has the results… AEW All out is this Saturday and we give you a preview for this blockbuster show.
Major news on today's show. Kross has dropped the title and is out for a few months. There will be a 4 way for the NXT title next week. Who will take it? Andrew has details on who will possibly win the title… again!
Major news on today's show. Kross has dropped the title and is out for a few months. There will be a 4 way for the NXT title next week. Who will take it? Andrew has details on who will possibly win the title… again!
Today we give you guys a preview to NXT Takeover 30 what matches will stand out? Smackdown is entering the Thunderdome and we have all the latest news on WWE entering a larger arena starting this Friday. Summerslam is this Sunday and we have all the latest news going into this blockbuster summer PPV.
Today we give you guys a preview to NXT Takeover 30 what matches will stand out? Smackdown is entering the Thunderdome and we have all the latest news on WWE entering a larger arena starting this Friday. Summerslam is this Sunday and we have all the latest news going into this blockbuster summer PPV.
This week on Mat Men we discuss the return of Velveteen Dream to NXT TV. What is the latest on his situation? It looks like WWE will be holding Summerslam in Florida but it won't be at the PC? Where will it be?
This week on Mat Men we discuss the return of Velveteen Dream to NXT TV. What is the latest on his situation? It looks like WWE will be holding Summerslam in Florida but it won't be at the PC? Where will it be?
This week on Mat Men we discuss all the changes coming to WWE TV and the corporate structure. WWE is searching for a home for Summerslam and wants it to be in front of a live audience. Will this be possible?
This week on Mat Men we discuss all the changes coming to WWE TV and the corporate structure. WWE is searching for a home for Summerslam and wants it to be in front of a live audience. Will this be possible?
Rocky Romero discusses the current state of pro wrestling and the "Talk ’N Shop A Mania” PPV this Saturday on Fite.TV.
Rocky Romero discusses the current state of pro wrestling and the "Talk ’N Shop A Mania” PPV this Saturday on Fite.TV.
This week on Mat Men we discuss the issues with this year's Summerslam. We also review all of this weeks TV and your viewer questions today on Mat Men.
This week on Mat Men we discuss the issues with this year's Summerslam. We also review all of this weeks TV and your viewer questions today on Mat Men.
This week on Mat Men we discuss this week's TV. AEW was the best show of the week. What does WWE have to do to respond to this? WWE has canceled SummerSlam in Boston and will have a new location announced. Will it be in front of a live audience?
This week on Mat Men we discuss this week's TV. AEW was the best show of the week. What does WWE have to do to respond to this? WWE has canceled SummerSlam in Boston and will have a new location announced. Will it be in front of a live audience?
This week on Mat Men we discuss Impacts big PPV tonight. Could this be a turning point in the company again? Gallows and Anderson have signed a 2 year deal with Impact that allows them to work in NJPW. What does this mean for their relationship with AEW?
This week on Mat Men we discuss Impacts big PPV tonight. Could this be a turning point in the company again? Gallows and Anderson have signed a 2 year deal with Impact that allows them to work in NJPW. What does this mean for their relationship with AEW?
This week on Mat Men we discuss night two of the GAB vs Fyter Fest Battle. Both shows were great but did NXT take the edge?
This week on Mat Men we discuss night two of the GAB vs Fyter Fest Battle. Both shows were great but did NXT take the edge?
AEW go head to head with NXT. Andrew and Rich have the results of Fyter Fest and Great American Bash night one.
We broke the story yesterday and will go into detail regarding what's happening with Velveteen Dream and his WWE Status. Allegations, Car Crash and more. Also, WWE will be returning to having a live audience at the end of July. We have all the latest news regarding where and how many people will be in the building
This week we discuss SpeakingOut and what possible impact this will have on not only the wrestling industry but consequences for fandom and those involved. The possible sale of a major independent company. We’re not telling you who!
Andrew and Rich break down last nights WWE Backlash PPV. Edge tore his tricep and we have all the latest on how this happened. Paul Heyman is out as lead writer and there's a lot more to the story.
Today on the show we discuss the card for this Sunday's NXT In Your House PPV. We also breakdown AEW Dynamite and Raw along with your mailbag questions.
We had a chance to sit down with Sean Ross Sapp the managing editor of Fightful.com to discuss the current state of pro wrestling and where he thinks it’s headed.
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NXT and AEW both had great shows last night and we are breaking it down. We have all the latest backstage news and rumors also answering your mailbag questions.
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich give you a preview to this weekends AEW Double or Nothing PPV. We also discuss the tragic passing of Shad Gaspard and Owen Harts Dark side of the ring episode.
NXT announced that their next PPV will be called "In Your House" and the card is stacked. Rich and Andrew break it down for everyone. AEW Double or nothing in a week away and the card is shaping up.
Karrion Kross has debuted in NXT. What does the future hold for him? AEW TV was back in Jacksonville and it was a great show. We have a breakdown as to why their TV is so much stronger compared to NXT right now.
Today on Mat Men we discuss all the recent happenings in the world of Pro Wrestling. What will Pro Wrestling look like this summer? Is It possible to have a live audience for shows?
Today on Mat Men we discuss Triple H's next possible opponent being announced on Smackdown? Andrew has the low down. Plus is the new day breaking up? We have details on this and all the recent happenings in the world of Pro Wrestling.
Today on Mat Men we discuss all the recent firings from WWE. Major stars have been let go by WWE and more is to come. We have all the latest news and who possibly is next to get fired. This is the largest round of cuts we know about. How will this impact AEW?
Today on Mat Men we review the latest NXT, AEW, and Dark side of the ring. Also answering all your mailbag questions.
Wrestlemania 36 is all said and done but where do we go from here? Andrew and Rich break down the results of this really strange Wrestlemania and discuss where the WWE goes from here. A lot of of the original plans are out the window and we discuss what they were.
Today we are joined by The Blue Meanie! Meanie and Andrew discuss his new podcast “In the mind of The Meanie” and go over his Pro Wrestling career.
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We are back with our WrestleMania preview show. this will be one of the strangest WrestleManias' we will ever see and we have the rundown of matches and all the latest news and rumors.
We are joined by our friend Stevie Richards. Stevie and Andrew discuss the current state of pro wrestling and how the recent worlds events have impacted the industry. Plus Wrestlemania is here and Stevie has some thoughts on what could make it better.
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Today on Mat Men we have a lot of breaking news! Wrestlemania was taped over the past two days and we are finding out that Roman Reigns will not be wrestling on the show. Bill Goldberg will have a new opponent and we have all the details regarding the Universal title match.
Today we go over all the breaking news coming out of the WWE side and how this will impact wrestling moving forward. Wrestlemania is now being planned on being two nights. What does this mean? AEW broadcasted live from an empty arena last night and it was a home run. what did AEW do that made the show so much better than WWE's production from the performance center?
We are back for a quarantined episode of Mat Men. We have all the latest Wrestlemania news. Monday night raw results and more. as the world grinds to a halt Wrestling in continuing with empty arena shows.
Jon Moxley has won the AEW World title and we have all the news coming out or the AEW Revolution PPV. there were many ups but also some downs. NJPW has cancelled a bunch of shows this month and more might be coming. What will this mean for business in Japan? WWE Elimination Chamber is this week and there is very little hype going into it. What can WWE do to turn this around. All this and a lot more news along with your mail bag questions.
Wrestlemania is shaping up with some more matches. NXT Takeover was this past Sunday and it was a great show. We cover the matches and news coming out of it. We have learned that The British Bulldog, Liger, and The Bellas will be inducted into the Hall of Fame! We have a lot of details around this. NJPW is canceling a lot of shows in Japan due to the Corona Virus. We have a lot of news and rumors along with all your questions today on the show.
We are back with a lot of news this week on the show. Wrestlemania plans are starting to shape up and the big story is the possible AJ Styles vs Undertaker match. What do we know about this? We break it down. Also John Cena is returning to Smackdown to possibly set up his Wrestlemania opponent. All this and your mailbag questions.
Today on the show we are back with more news and rumors coming out of WWE and AEW. There is news that WWE will be handing down more suspensions this week. Who will it be and why are we seeing so many suspensions after 2 years of none. We also answer all your mailbag questions and this weeks "What If" Segment.
Today We are joined by NJPW Star Rocky Romero to discuss NJPW's New Beginning USA tour that kicks off Friday Jan 24th. Rocky also talks about what its been like for him in Pro Wrestling and what he is looking forward to in the coming years.
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This week on Mat Men we preview this years WWE Royal Rumble. Who will possibly win this year? We give you our picks. Also answering all your mailbag questions.
The weekend was filled with Pro Wrestling Debate and Controversy and we have all the latest news. Monday Night Raw this week was a display of the good, the bad and the ugly. We have all the latest news leading up to Royal Rumble in 2 weeks. AEW needs a shot in the arm and we have an idea what it will be. Marty Scurll Signs with ROH for a big-money deal but what does this mean for him and AEW?
We are back with another Mat Men! NJPW WrestleKingdom was an amazing two day even and we have all the latest news. Brock Lesnar returns to Raw and announces he will be entering the Royal Rumble at #1. Where will this lead? We also have all your latest Pro Wrestling news and Rumors.
Today on Mat Men we have some huge news regarding AEW and NJPW possibly working together in the very near future. All the details that are leading up to WrestleKingdom 14 and much more. This is our first show of 2020 and you will not want to miss it.
We are back with all your Pro Wrestling news and rumors. Today we discuss how AEW and NXT are neck and neck in the ratings. Who will be the leader in 2020 and all your mailbag questions.
Survivor Series is over and we are back to the brand split. Today the guys discuss everything that happened during survivor series weekend and what WWE has in store for the rest of 2019. We also answer your mailbag questions, news and rumors and much more.
Today on Mat Men the guys are back to discuss the leadup to NXT Takeover and Survivor Series. How did WWE to build these two blockbuster PPVs? WWE superstars were all over NXT TV this week and we have the ratings. Did it help or hurt? AEW Also had another great episode and we have the latest news.
Today we breakdown everything that happened after WWE Crown Jewel, NXT Smackdown, Survivor Series 2019 and AEW's PPV This weekend. All this and your mailbag questions.
This week on Mat Men we discuss all the latest news regarding Eric Bischoff's firing from WWE after only 3 months. What went wrong? What was the issue? Bruce Prichard is the new Executive Director of Smackdown. How will this change the show? NXT Japan is happening? Andrew has breaking news. Plus AEW, Raw recap and a lot more on todays show.
Today on Mat Men we discuss the Ups and downs of WWE last week. Why was the Hell in a Cell ending so terrible? Andrew has all the latest backstage news regarding what went down. AEW is going into its second week of TV on TBS and all eyes are on their TV ratings. Can they keep the momentum going.
A new era of NXT has begun and last night was the first look at it. NXT debut on USA was last night and we have all the news from that show. Also Brock Lesnar is back and will be facing Kofi on the first Smackdown on Fox show. This would be Lesnar's first match on Smackdown since leaving the company in 2004. We also have all the latest AEW, NJPW news along with your mailbag questions.
NXT as we know it is over and the guys discuss the pros and cons of leaving the WWE Network and heading to USA Network. NXT will hair hour 1 on USA and Hour 2 on the WWE Network for the first two weeks. How will this impact ratings? We also have WWE Night of Champions this Sunday and we have all the latest news. The guys also discuss AEW, Impact moving to AXS, New Japan and your mailbag questions
This week on Mat Men the guys discuss the fall out from All Out. Chris Jericho is the first ever AEW World Champion and has misplaced the title. The Police were able to recover it and we have the latest news surrounding it. We also discuss NXT, Raw Smackdown and a lot more.
We are back with huge news regarding next weeks AEW Double or Nothing PPV. Jon Moxley is out of main event match with Kenny Omega due to a sever Elbow Injury. Jon announced on twitter that he has a MRSA infection in his elbow. Replacing him is PAC. We have all this new and a lot more also including all your mailbag questions.
We are back with another episode of Mat Men. This week we discuss the latest news surrounding NXT possibly heading over to the USA Network this fall. What happened to the FS1 deal? We have the answer. AEW has sold more venues out and is expected to sell out the net set of buildings they announce this week. How will NXT going live impact them? THE NJPW G1 final is over and Ibushi is the winner. Will he become IWGP champion at Wrestle Kingdom? All this and your mailbag questions on today's show.
Its almost time for the event of the summer! Summerslam is this Sunday and we have all the latest news going into this blockbuster event. We review all the announced matches and surprises for Summerslam and go into detail regarding all the last-minute changes. AEW has announced more dates for their TV tapings and we have all the latest news. G1 finals are around the corner. Who will win? This and all the latest news and rumors and your mailbag questions
Today on Mat Men we break down all the latest news around Bill Goldberg's return at SummerSlam. Roman Reigns was attacked by someone at Smackdown and it seems to be Daniel Bryan. We also discuss all the latest G1 results and AEW selling out its first show on TNT. This and all latest news and rumors.
This week on Mat Men The guys discuss Raw Reunion and the return of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Will Austin be back with WWE in a larger on Screen role? TNT officially announces that AEW will air on Wednesday nights from 8-10pm ET but its not all good news for them. WWE is currently negotiation with Fox to bring NXT to FS1 on Wednesday nights from 9-10pm ET. The Wednesday night war is starting. We also have all the latest news and rumors and of course answering your mailbag questions.
The war has begun. AEW Fight for the Fallen is going to be going head to head with Evolve's 10-year anniversary show on the WWE Network. WWE has launched a proxy war against AEW and this is just the beginning There is a very big possibility of NXT going on FS1 to battle AEW on Weds nights.
We have a lot of news today on a special 4th of July show. AEW Fyter Fest viewership is in. how did they do? Paul Heyman is officially in charge of raw and we have seen many changes already. Eric Bischoff will be taking over Smackdown in a few weeks. What can we expect from him? All this and of course everything else happening in Pro Wrestling.
WWE Stomping Grounds takes place Saturday and we have all the details leading up to what many expect to be one of the most underwhelming WWE PPVs in recent years. AEW Fyter Fest takes place next week and we have all the details! We also discuss NJPW's G1 Tournament that starts soon and breaks down both Block A and B. Q&A segment at the end of the show.
This week We are joined by Harry Terjanian from Capitol Wrestling to discuss all he latest WWE, NJPW, AEW news and rumors. We are a few days away from WWE Stomping ground and it could possibly be one of the worst WWE PPVs in years. Will it disappoint or surprise everyone. We also discuss the current state of indie wrestling and how having another major company in the world of Pro Wrestling effects it.
We are back this week discussing the large decline in viewership WWE is facing leading into the summer season. What can WWE do to prevent this from happening? A lot of AEW news along with everything that's Happening in NJPW.
The guys are back with another episode of Mat Men. We review NXT Takeover 25 and see how it stacked up against AEW Double or nothing. We also preview the WWE Show in Saudi Arabia this Friday and discuss who some of the big names possible are that are planning on leaving WWE once their current contracts expire. This and we also answer all your questions during our mailbag segment at the end of the show
Glenn Rubenstein from Wrestling inc. joins Andrew Zarian to discuss all the latest happenings in the world of pro wrestling. We’re almost a week separated from the monumental AEW PPV and people are still talking about it. Will this cause the new boom period for pro wrestling. NXT Takeover is on Saturday and is expected to be a great showing for WWE. Is this the answer to AEW’s PPV last week? How will it stack up?
We are one day away from AEW's first PPV "Double or Nothing" There is a lot of buzz happening right now regarding it and we have some news about a big surprise at the event. Rich and Andrew break down what this could be and if it will lead to crowning the first AEW World Champion. We also discuss everything currently happening in the WWE and why the WWE 24/7 title looks terrible. All this and more on today's show.
AEW has officially been announced to be airing this fall on TNT. We have all the latest AEW News and Rumors. We have all the details from TNT expectations to what the deal breaks down to. Andrew also has all the latest regarding how AEW will be getting paid for their TV show and it possibly being the second best wrestling TV deal of all time.
WWE Ratings on the worst its ever been and it seems like they don't really know what to do to drive it up. Is the years of not creating superstars finally catching up. WWE fans have always had FOMO (Fear of Missing out) but now that you can watch the content nearly on every social media platform they have to rethink how they push content out. Expect to see many WWE Superstars from the past on TV leading up to the Saudi Arabia show. Goldberg, Brock Lesnar, Undertaker, and Triple H are scheduled to appear. Who else do you think will be there? AEW Double or nothing is only a few weeks away and we have all the latest TV and PPV provider information this week.
Today on our Mat Men Interview series we sit down with JD From NY. JD creates daily content on Youtube that covers all things Pro Wrestling. Andrew and JD discuss his passion for Pro Wrestling and how he has gone from a passionate fan to actually working in the business. JD currently is the lead play by play form HOG.
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This week the guys discuss the Superstar Shakeup and how it's going to impact both Raw and Smackdown TV. We also talk about the latest AEW news and answer your mailbag questions.
Today on our Mat Men interview series we are joined by founder and owner of Wrestlinginc.com Raj Giri. Andrew and Raj discuss his start in covering pro wrestling and what it really takes to turn a hobby into a full-time job. Raj has been covering pro wrestling for over 22 years and has turned Wrestlinginc.com into one of the largest pro wrestling news websites. Over the past few years, they have expanded into video and podcasts and continue to break many of the biggest stories in the industry.
A lot of breaking news out of Wrestlemania week and we got you covered. Warner Media (Turner) Will announce that AEW will be on TBS This fall on May 15th. What other details will we find out? The Road Dogg has stepped down as head writer of Smackdown. How will this change the direction of the brand? Next week is the superstar shakeup. Who will go where. We have all this and Mail Bag questions at the end of the show.
Is this the best NXT Takeover of all time? As we continue our coverage of Wrestlemania week in NYC we go over tonights NXT Takeover card along with all the latest rumors and news going into Wrestlemania 35. The guys also break down the big indy events happening all around NYC this week for Wrestlemania.
Today we are joined by former WWE Superstar Chris Masters. Chris will be Wrestling April 3rd for UPWA in Wayne NJ during Wrestlemania Week in NYC. We discussed how Chris got his start in Pro Wrestling and what he does to keep in shape. We go into discussing life after WWE and how pro wrestling has evolved over the past decade.
We are joined by Conrad Thompson, the host of 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff, Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard and What happened when with Tony Schiavone. We ask Conrad about his passion for podcasting and pro wrestling and how he started out his podcasting empire. The guys also discuss Starrcast II and everything else that Conrad is up to including answers to many of the rumors surrounding Bruce and even the Undertaker. This is one of our favorite interviews and a must listen for anyone who is a fan of Conrad's.
We are back with the latest Wrestlemania News. Charlotte was crowned the Smackdown Women's Champion on Tuesday. What does this mean for the Wrestlemania main event. We have all the latest matches and everything happening next week for Wrestlemania Weekend.
Is this NXT Takeover the best card they have ever had? Spoiler warning on this weeks show. Also, how is Wrestlemania shaping up? Will it be a thumbs up or thumbs down? NJPW had some disappointing news with only 1600 tickets sold for their G1 show in Dallas. Is this the beginning of the end of their North American expansion? All this and you mailbag questions at the end of the show.
Sean Ross Sapp from fightful.com is our guest this week. We ask Sean about his passion for Pro Wrestling. What was his path into journalism? We discussed everything from Wrestlemania to where the AEW will possibly be in a year. This was a lot of fun and we covered a bunch of topics
Harry Terjanian discusses his comedy career, Capitol Wrestling and what makes a pro wrestling product interesting.
This week on Raw Batista and Roman Reigns Returned returned to WWE TV and the ratings were up. will they be able to keep the momentum going into Wrestlemania? Smackdown was a great show but they were down 5% in the ratings. will Kevin Owens really take Kofi's place as Fastlane or do they plan on doing something else? We have all the latest WWE AEW and NJPW news on this weeks episode of Mat Men
There are major changes coming to the WWE Roster. This is going to change the NXT Takeover card. We have all the latest information. Vince McMahon had determined that their current roster is too damaged and it will be hard for them to become stars. Whos fault is this? Kofi will face DB at Fastlane, Tye Dillinger Quits, DBs Opponent at Wrestlemania will be someone who is not currently on WWE TV and is returning. An obvious person would be Kevin Owens. Also How Angry is Vince McMahon at the Undertaker? Plus your mail bag questions.
Andrew Zarian chats with Youtuber Justin Whang. They discuss how Justin got started as a content creator and his passion for pro wrestling, internet pop culture and his process on creating content.
Andrew and Rich present the Elimination Chamber Review show. We run down each match and give you guys our opinion.
The guys break down the Chamber card and discuss the possible match outcomes. They also discuss AEW and all the recent news surrounding it.
Andrew and Rich breakdown the Elimination Chamber PPV this Sunday, AEW Double or Nothing sells out in a matter of minutes. Could they have done a much bigger venue? There are a lot of changes coming to Pro Wrestling in 2019. What will the end of the year look like? Plus your mail bag questions at the end of the show.
Andrew and Rich break down all the news coming out form the AEW event. What is the latest on their TV deal and what channel will they be on? Kenny Omega has officially signed but who else will be next? All this and we answer your questions at the end of the show.
WWE had a number of people request a release over the past few weeks. today we discuss who might be next. Also Ratings are down 20% for WWE. What can they do to change that before the big move to Fox.
This week Andrew and Rich are discussing the latest news and rumors around the 2019 Royal Rumble. Who will go on to main event Wrestlemania. Also Abyss has signed with the WWE. Will we see him as a surprise entrant in the royal rumble. All this and AEW news and how the Government Shutdown is effecting the NJPW American tour.
This week the guys talk all things pro wrestling including the build to the Royal Rumble, Wrestlemania, the indy scene, and the latest AEW news! They also take your questions.
This week the boys are back in town and they’re talking all about All Elite Wrestling! Andrew and Rich discuss all things AEW and work their way into a Royal Rumble to Wrestlemania frenzy!
All Elite Wrestling held their rally today and there were a lot of new tidbits on the future of AEW. Chris Jericho and Pac have signed with AEW along with a bunch of other pro wrestlers. The next AEW Event will be held in Vegas and a lot more. This is a must watch episode.
The future of pro wrestling in 2019 is going to be an interesting one. On this episode of Mat Men we discuss the potential exit for Kenny omega out of NJPW. Will he go to WWE or AEW. Also who else will be leaving the company in 2019 and what does the future hold for AEW and where does Nakamura fall in all of this.
Andrew and Rich break down all the latest news and rumors surrounding All Elite Wrestling and what the future will bring. Andrew has some sources claiming that AEW will be on a Turner property. He also had a lot more information and insight on the entire situation.
Guys! We’re back doing WWE preshow podding ! Join Andrew and Rich as they talk all about WWE TLC, Vince Returning to RAW, and much more! They stay on the air for six hours!!
This week on Mat Men guy discuss the possible dream match of Shawn Michaels vs Daniel Bryan at Wrestlemania 35 in NYC. If there was ever an opportunity to tell the story this would be it. Also what other possible matches will we see this year? Seth Rollins is rumored to possible win the WWE Universal title at Wrestlemania this year but against who? We also run down the WWE TLC PPV card along with ROH Final Battle and Wrestle Kingdom 13. Also Will we see The Rock return to the ring this year at Wrestlemania? All this and a lot more.
This week your favorite podcasting duo is back and ready to talk about that razzle. This week Andrew and Rich talk current WWE shows and storylines and what could possibly be the reason for such an abysmal two weeks, future faces of the company, the “youth movement”, ratings, Ring of Honor, New Japan and more!
The boys are back with a helluva episode! This week they talk RAW, Smackdown, Heels, Faces, fan faves, fantasy booking, All Elite Wrestling, and much more!!
Survivor Series weekend has come and gone and on this special episode the boys talk NXT War Games 2, Survivor Series, RAW winning, Ronda Rousey, Brock and Daniel, and much more. Oh they also talk about Hogan a bunch and sketch out some pretty excellent flicks starring the red and yellow!
Hey Yo! The Mat Men are here once again and calling you a friend. This week the boys talk about how bananas WWE programming ended up being between RAW and Smackdown. They talk Becky Lynch, Survivor Series, Daniel Bryan vs Brock Lesnar, take viewer questions, and talk about who would make a great reveal as Vince McMahon’s son!
Because there’s three of us! So this week on Mat Men the boys start off together and then are joined by Harry Terjanian ! They have a lively discussion about all things pro wrestling. This is a super fun and funny episode guys ! Hear it. See it. Believe it!
The boys are back live talking about everything going on in the world of professional wrestling! This week they talk the controversy of the Crown Jewel event and the card of that day, along with John Cena and Daniel Bryan possibly pulling out of the event, Ronda Rousey, WWE Evolution, NJPW, the state of the Bullet Club, The Elite, and much more!
Mat Men is back this week! And boy are they packing heat! The boys talk about the Saudi Arabia show, Smackdown 1000, Nikki Bella, The Shield, Ronda Rousey, New Japan, and much more! Get ready to laugh your asses off.
This week the guys jump into one of the hottest topics in pro wrestling today; the possible in ring return of Shawn Michaels! They speculate what could be in store for the Sexy Boy in the next year of WWE programming ! They also fantasy book HBK going to WCW in 1999!
Guys! You wouldn’t believe who razzles! Andrew and Rich are back with their unique take on the world of professional wrestling. The boys chat HIAC, WWE Storylines, Crown Jewel, Evolutiion, SuperShowdown , and the modern age of Kayfabe. They also fantasy book a pretty excellent Ultimate Warrior storyline that maybe exists in a different dimension.
Hey yo! We’re back and on the attack! This week’s episode of Mat Men is All In! We talk about one of the greatest events in pro wrestling history, the card, the fallout, the sheer awesomeness! We chat HBK and Undertaker! We chat RAW and Smackdown! And then we fantasy book WWF is Bret Never Left!!
The Mat Men are All In! They talk about the biggest independent wrestling event ever and run down the card making their predictions. They chat news and rumors from all around the world of pro wrestling and close the show with fantasy booking a WWF Hulk Hogan return in 1998!
Summer is still in full effect and the boys are back again this week to talk about SUMMERSLAM and NXT Takeover BK! They go up and down the card, talk current and future storylines, talk All In, and fantasy book a WWE where Shawn Michaels never left after WM14. This one is full of laughs!
Summerslam weekend is here and the boys are all over it! They chat NXT Takeover, Summerslam, G1, All In, their predictions for the weekend, make some jokes, and take some questions! This is a nice extended episode!
Summer is still kicking and the boys are back in town! This week the guys come back with a very meaty show! They chat NJPW G1, Summerslam, Brock Lesnar, Stars who would commit to the indies, possible returns, NXT, and ROH/NJPW selling out Madison Square Garden!
Bass...how low can you go!? The boys are back with a brand new show! This week Andrew and Rich talk about all things pro wrestling! They mainly chat about NJPW and the dramatic turn of events from their G1 special, they talk Extreme Rules , and they fantasy book wrestlers as ECW originals!
Mat Men is here! On this episode the dudes talk all things pro wrestling and dive deep into the peaks and valleys of the current product. They talk WWE, NJPW, ROH, ALL IN, The Young Bucks, Beating Brock Lesnar, Bobby Lashley, the unpredictable future of pro wrestling, the UK Tournament, and answer questions from the audience. This is a fun one guys!
The dudes are back this week with another rockin episode ! They touch on a whole lot of topics (don’t worry no Hulk Hogan fantasy booking!) and talk NJPW Dominion, All In, The Man They Call Vader (RIP), NXT Takeover Chicago, Money in the Bank, Big Cass, Historic Title changes, the amazing future of pro wrestling and much more!!
On today’s Mat Men the boys talk all things super awesome PRO WRESTLING! They talk the build to MITB, who can win, what makes sense , current feuds, Brock Lesnar, NJPW Dominion, ROH, ALL In, wrestling selling out MSG, the CM Punk Trial, and much more!
The Studs are back and this week they talk all things professional wrestling. Andrew and Rich talk about the new WWE deal with FOX for Smackdown, the Money In The Bank Card as well as their fantasy booking , Rich’s hangover, All In, and fantasy book even more craziness! Plus Andrew talks about how he wants to be Young Sheldon when he grows up.
Mat Men returns to the airwaves! This week they talk the biggest news in pro wrestling; John Cena and Nikki Bella’s breakup! No we’re kidding (we do talk about it) but we’re talking ALL IN! We speculate super hard about the event as well as the upcoming Money in the Bank PPV, NWA, more!
Live from Queens New York Mat Men is bringing you into their delicious world of pro wrestling chat that only Andrew and Rich can deliver! This week they talk ALL IN, Backlash, The Universal Title, Title Reigns, and much more !!
On this episode of Mat Men- the boys talk all things professional wrestling and of course THE GREATEST ROYAL RUMBLE. They talk about the event, the card, the crowd, the arena, the future, and much more!
It's the post-Wrestlemania weekend wrap up! The boys are back to talk about all things pro wrestling that happened over WM weekend! They chat the event, Raw, Smackdown, NXT, The Hall Of Fame, what they liked about Mania as well as addressing some stuff they need to get off their hair chests!
WRESTLEMANIA 34 IS HERE! And we have one question for you guys...who wrestles? We're telling you who is wrestling on this - our Wrestlemania Special! The guys talk the WWE Hall of Fame, NXT Takeover, Supercard of Honor, and go through the matches of Wrestlemania 34 along with their predictions!
Your favorite bellisimo boys are back this week with a brand new Mat Men on the road to Wrestlemania! This week the guys talk about all things Wrestlemania weekend, the cards, NXT, Hall of Fame, predictions, ROH, and much more! This is a fun one!
The dudes with the moves are back and are talking all things professional wrestling on this lovely road to Wrestlemania. They chat about who is gonna be Daniel Bryan’s partner (Hulk Hogan!?) predictions for Mania, Cena vs Undertaker, potential returns, Brock vs Roman, Ronda Rousey, NXT, video games, NJPW and much more!!
Brother have we got a show for you! We’re talking wrestling, Wrestlemania, American Badasses, The Ultimate Deletion, Jeff Hardy impressions, Daniel Bryan returning and much more!! Also who wrestles?
This week Andrew and Rich are back live to bring all the wrestling goodies you need. They bring the jokes and the serious and then more jokes as they chat about Ronda Rousey in WWE, Wrestlemania, The possible steroid/HGH/Whatever scandal, booking going into Mania, WWE in big arenas across the world, ALL IN, and they take questions from the audience.
The studs are back and ready to talk to you about who rezzles. This episode is full of speculation about Wrestlemania, Elimination Chamber, Ronda Rousey, and the potential future fallout of these upcoming big events! They chat RAW, Storylines going forward, card placement, take questions from the audience, and they fantasy book Hulk Hogan vs Everyone!
The boys are back and are kicking it about the Royal Rumble, the fallout, Wrestlemania plans, the first women’s rumble, Ronda Rousey, NXT Takeover, rezzlers they love, and much more! They also field questions from the chat room!
It's a big week for wrestling and the boys are back to talk about all things sports entertainment. They start off with the unfortunate news about Enzo Amore and discuss where that leaves the Cruiser division. They talk RAW 25, The Royal Rumble, The Women's Royal Rumble, NXT Takeover, and the Road to Wrestlemania! The boys also take questions from the viewing audience! This one was a great one guys!
This week the boys have Royal Rumble fever! As the first big four WWE event approaches the boys talk surprise entrants, possible winners, plans for Wrestlemania, RAW 25, Recent WWE signings, and the wrestling rumor mill! All in All a cant miss episode!
Mat Men is back after a two week winter break! The boys dug themselves out of the snow just to bring you the best in wrestling podcasting. This week the guys talk Alpha vs Omega, NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12, WWE booking headed to the The Royal Rumble, Grappling Hooks, Cody Rhodes and All In, and much more!
Mat Men is back again this week with special guest Harry Terjanian! Andrew, Rich, and Harry talk all things pro wrestling and all things Capital Wrestling. They go through Clash of Champions, RAW, Smackdown, Wrestle Kingdom, the first ever women’s Royal Rumble and tons of other juicy goodies!
Hey guys! Andrew and Rich are back to tag team your faces with some awesome wrestling talk! This week they talk RAW, Smackdown, Clash of Champions, Ring of Honor: Final Battle, Jericho vs Kenny, Wrestle Kingdom, Leonardo Tattooli and much much more!
This week the guys tackle all the hard hitting wrestling news! The chat Royal Rumble, Finn Balor, ROH, Survivor Series, the road to wrestlemania, the current WWE storylines, Braun Stroman, Absolution, Riott Squad, AJ Styles, Cody and the Bucks selling out an arena and much more!
Andrew is joined by Stevie Richards for a quick interview discussing his pro wrestling career.
What a week! The boys talk all things professional wrestling including The Alpha vs Omega: Jericho vs Kenny! The build to Survivor Series and updated card, RAW, Smackdown, NXT, Impact, And Ric Flair’s 30 for 30 documentary!
Join Andrew and Rich for a somewhat shorter episode of Mat Men. Rest assured it’s still a tasty one! This week the guys talk all storylines headed into Survivor Series with possible outcomes and future scenarios that pit your favorite superstars against each other. They also chat about the rumors surrounding the last couple weeks of WWE programming!
Welcome to the 200th episode of Mat Men! join Andrew and Rich as they chat about their milestone and the wonderful world of pro wrestling as only they can! They talk TLC, AJ Styles, Braun Stroman, ROH, CODY, Bullet Club, RAW, SMACKDOWN, Survivor Series, and then field questions from the crowd!
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On this episode of Mat Men the bad news boys deliver some good news...in the form of pro wrestling observations! They talk Hell in a Cell, The Shield, RAW, Smackdown, Neville possibly walking out of WWE, the Bullet Club, and more! Also check out Mutiny a new Indy horror film you can support on all social channels at @mutinythefilm
This week the guys go off the rails and literally talk about everything from WWE No Mercy, to RAW, to Smackdown, to comic cons, stories about meeting wrestlers, birds, birdmen, Hell in a Cell, the rumble, and much more! This one will have you laughing your bird off.
On this week's episode of Mat Men the stud buds talk about ALLLLL THINGS PROFESSIONALLY WRESSSTLLINGGGG including a racist Jinder Mahal (We know HE'S not racist! It's a scripted TV Show!) TNA/GFW/IMPACT/whatever it's gonna be called tomorrow, NXT, RAW, NO MERCY, NJPW. The guys also take questions from the audience AND we play a little word association.
Mat Men! We're back and talkin bout rasslin' - this week Andrew and Rich go into the GFW rumors, they're reputation as a company, fan stigma, WWE storylines, Big Men, NXT, ROH, Daniel Bryan, Jinder, and much more!
Welcome to another elbow dropping, super kick delivering, mud hole stomping episode of Mat Men! This week the boys talk ALL about the last few weeks of pro wrestling including Summerslam, Takeover, NXT, ROH, NJPW, current storylines, John Cena vs Roman Reigns, the current renaissance of wrestling, selling out arenas with a non WWE show, and Kyle pops in and chats a little too!
On this Summerslam centric episode of Mat Men your Too Cool dudes Andrew and Rich talk all things professional wrestling, the build to Summerslam, the matches, the feuds, the rumors, NXT Brooklyn, The G1 Finals, ROH, NJPW, GFW, and much more!
This week the boys are back in action and they have a LOT to say! They chat RAW, Smackdown, NXT, NJPW G1, GFW, Summerslam, predictions going forward, the upswing of wrestling, wrestling fandom, ECW PPV names, and also take questions from the live audience!
We're the Mat Men! And we're here to talk about wrestling! Andrew and Rich talk all things professional wrestling this week as their caffeine levels hit an all time high. They talk WWE Battleground, RAW, Smackdown, NXT Takeover, Summerslam, GFW, the idea of the foreign heel, future booking, answering some live questions, and much much more! You'll be delighted to tune in!
Holler if you hear us! This week the boys Andrew and Rich chat about many goings on in pro wrestling. They talk Kenny Omega winning the NJPW US Title, Alberto El Patron drama, GFW, RAW, Smackdown, and the Hogan Lawsuit. This is a jam packed episode!
On this weeks episode of Mat Men the boys talk about so much pro wrestling it hurts. They chat RAW, Smackdown, Lavar Ball, Hogan, Cena, Jeff Jarrett, Cody Rhodes, ROH, NJPW G1 Special, Billy Gunn, and field some questions from the chat!
This week the dudes talk all things professional wrestling and Andrew's apathy toward the Big Show! They talk Money in the Bank, the fallout, Baron Corbin's win, predictions for Summerslam, RAW, Smackdown, fantasy booking Hogan, and much more! This is a fun one so buckle up!
On this episode of your favorite wrestling podcast the stud buds Andrew and Rich break down this week in pro wrestling. They chat about RAW vs The NBA Finals, the opening segment between Joe and Brock, 205 Live, Smackdown, Money in the Bank and then take it to Japan talking Okada vs Omega II and Dave Meltzer's internet destroying 6.25 rating of one of the greatest matches in the history of pro wrestling.
The Mat Men are back and talking all that awesome wrestling goodness. They talk the lead up to WWE Extreme Rules, the matches, Monday Night Raw, Bayley, storylines going forward, Smackdown, MITB, NXT, NJPW Best of the Super Juniors, and much more! This is another fun one folks! Wrestling is pretty sweet again - enjoy it!
Guys! It's time. It's time. It's double Maharaja Time!! Your favorite New York Maharajas are here to talk all things pro wrestling and this week the guys chat the 6 straight days of WWE programming from the U.K. Special, to NXT, to Backlash, to RAW, to Smackdown, to NXT again! The guys talk Jinder Jinder Jinder, and then jump into Best of the Super Juniors! …dive.
Mat Men returns with another non stop episode of wrestling talk, fun, laughs, and a surprise Stone Cold impression. The boyz talk taped RAW and Smackdown, ratings, storylines, NXT, ROH news, and much more!
We are back with another stellar edition of Mat Men! The boys start the show off with some pretty amazing Pacino impressions then dive right into this week in pro wrestling. They talk Payback, the matches, the outcomes, RAW, Smackdown, JINDER, and lots of NJPW!
Straight from the boiler room and into the main event; Andrew and Rich are back again in all their tag team podcasting glory. After a couple of production snags they chat about all things pro wrestling including RAW and Smackdown, WWE Payback, Nakamura, Ziggler, Brock Lesnar, Braun Stroman and they touch on TNA, NJPW, Ring Of Honor and much more!
Mat Men is in the building! Holler if ya hear us! This week the guys talk all things pro wrestling including current WWE superstar pushes, Jinder Mahal, Finn Balor, RAW, Smackdown, NXT, The Hardy's, ROH, TNA, and NJPW!
This week the fellas are back to talk about all things PRO WRESTLING! They chat at length about the Superstar Shakeup, what's best for business, possible storylines going forward, RAW, SMACKDOWN, NXT, Mauro Renallo, and much more! As always this is a super fun episode with super fun dudes!
Mat Men is back this week with their Wrestlemania week rundown! They talk the NXT card, call ups, Wrestlemania, future storylines, go in depth with the Wrestlemania outcomes and implications. They also chat RAW and Smackdown and the debut of Shinsuke Nakamura, Tye Dillinger, and The Revival, they also chat about what's next for the Raw and Smackdown roster regarding the Superstar Shakeup!
It's the last stop on the road to Wrestlemania! Andrew and Rich talk all things Wrestlemania and all stories going into this years huge event. They chat about their picks, predictions, surprises, NXT Takeover, Hulk Hogan, the Hall of Fame and much much more!
Mat Men is dropping a certified elbow this week on all ya'll's ears and eyes! This week the boys are joined by Damien! Not the son of the Devil but co host of Last Mark Standing! The trio talk all things pro wrestling and chat about RAW, Smackdown, The Miz, much ROH, NXT, The Hardy's, Wrestlemania and much more!
This week on Mat Men we are joined by Harry Terjanian and Matt Ryan. Harry and Matt are in to promote the upcoming Capitol Wrestling event in Jersey City on March 25th. The guys talk about the road to Wrestlemania and discuss wrestling from their childhood.
Mat Men is back after a pit stop in the Fastlane! (That makes no sense!) The boys from the net talk WWE Fastlane, RAW, Smackdown, what worked for them and what didn't, the build to Wrestlemania, storylines, Wrestlemania main events, and more!!
Your favorite pro wrestling podcast is back with a brand new adventure. Andrew and Rich talk about WWE leading up to Fastlane, storylines, Smackdown, TNA, Wrestlemania and much more!
The stud buds are back and representing dirt men worldwide. This week the guys talk RAW, Smackdown, KO, Goldberg, character placement in the WWE roster, Fastlane, Wrestlemania, Jericho's career, TNA NEWS (yes really), ROH, the current state of wrestling as a whole, and much more! This was a fun one.
Mat Men is live once again this week with your hot sauce boys Andrew and Rich plus Mr. Hot himself: Justin Robert Young! The trio talk about the last week in wrestling and how major it was! Elimination Chamber, Bray Wyatt, building storylines, Wrestlemania, and the rise of the big men! They also chat about the XFL and more!
The Mat Men are snowed in this week as they do their first broadcast from two locations. Andrew and Rich chat about all things pro wrestling like only they can and they cover a wide range of topics this week including Elimination Chamber, Samoa Joe on RAW, Goldberg vs Kevin Owens, Wrestlemania, a wrestling dinosaur, Smackdown VS RAW, NJPW, Shibata, Matt Riddle, Kushida, and much more!
This week on Mat Men Andrew and Rich discuss Seth Rollins latest injury and who could possibly be Triple H’s new opponent at Wrestlemania 33. Samoa Joe Debuted on Raw this week but his plans got ruined. Who will he be feuding with. We also discussed John Cena's Possible Wrestlemania match. Spoiler: You won’t be took pleased. Royal Rumble 2017 and NXT Take over Recap and more.
Guess what guys!? Andrew and Rich talk about the Royal Rumble! They discuss the card, the appearances, their predictions, and go through the card of what is sure to be a historic event in WWE. This leads right into Wrestlemania and the guys talk about who they think will win and walk out the champ!
Bryan Alvarez joins Andrew and talk The Royal Rumble. They go all out and speculate about who will appear, who will win, your big moments, and who will end up on the Road To Wrestlemania! Also Bryan gives us a little preview as to who might be the possible winner of this years Royal Rumble.
Stevie Richards joins us for a full hour to talk wrestling, his career, Stevie Richards Fitness, and much more! Join us for a very light hearted and fun conversation with one of the best in the business.
This week the Mat Men take you on a most glorious trip down wrestling lane! They chat about the fallout from NJPW, Kenny Omega, The Royal Rumble, their speculation on the PPV, Raw, Smackdown, Hogan returning,Returning Superstars, Possible Surprise entrants into the rumble, who might win, NXT, Samoa Joe, and much more.
This is the first episode of Mat Men for 2017 and it's a fun one! The guys are joined by Damien from Last Mark Standing and talk a whole lot about the brightest event in NJPW: Wrestle Kingdom 11!!! They talk the card, match quality, and oh yes that unbelievable main event of Kenny Omega vs Okada for the IWGP title! They also chat Raw, Smackdown, the Royal Rumble, predictions and booking plus much more!
It's the end of the year and the Mat Men are back with super special guest Harry Tarjinian to talk all things professional wrestling. They review the year, their favorite matches and moments, storylines, and what to look forward to in 2017. It's a great episode to end the new year.
On this week's Mat Men your hot as hell hunky hosts talk about WWE Roadblock: End of the Line, run down each match, talk RAW, Smackdown, Rumble, Mania, and talk about how folks interpret wrestling from many stand points. They talk a bit about the controversy about Enzo Amore, Women's wrestling from the 90s till now- and much more!
Under the bright lights Andrew and Rich duke it out with this week's wrestling news and rumors! They take on, take in, observe and report on WWE Roadblock, The new U.K. Tournament, 205 Live, RAW, Smackdown, a possible draft, the title picture headed into The Royal Rumble, AJ Styles, a joining of wrestling organizations, and talk about NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom!
Brother Andrew and Brother Rich are here once again to chat wrestling with all ya'll. The guys cover everything from TLC to RAW to Smackdown to 205 live to NXT to ROH Final Battle all the way up to NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom headlined by Okada and Kenny Omega this coming January. They talk news, rumors, and potential Wrestlemania booking.
On this special Thanksgiving edition of Mat Men the guys give thanks...to you guys for supporting them for whhhewww almost five years! This episode is a little early and the guys talk about Survivor Series, RAW, Smackdown, future booking, Royal Rumble outcomes, the main event scene, mainstream wrestling, ECW, and they fantasy book WCW.
This week the boys of the mat give you their recap of NXT NYC at Madison Square Garden, they talk WWE Survivor Series 2016, predict the event, talk the Undertaker's return, what Lesnar/Goldberg will lead to, The possible SHIELD reunion, future main roster stars, and they chat NXT: Takeover Toronto. They also open the amazing gift that was sent to them from McDonald's! YES - THAT McDonald's.
s Hulk Hogan Returning to the WWE? On this week's Mat Men the dudes chat about the pretty sweet build up to Survivor Series! They talk the card, what it means for each brand and performers, they talk Goldberg's future, Brock's Future, a possible Hogan return, and some fantasy booking! Also Will we see Shawn Michaels return for one last match? All this and more on this weeks Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast.
The Undertaker returning to Smackdown and Mat Men survived Hell this week! Hell In a Cell!! The dudes talk Hell in a Cell, results and feedback, possible Survivor Series 2016 spoiler, RAW, Smackdown, Jericho, Royal Rumble 2017, Goldberg vs Brock 2, The 205 live show, future storylines, TNA and much much more. Join Andrew and Rich on this solid episode!
On this episode of Mat Men the guys talk about the upcoming Hell in a Cell PPV, the matches, the feuds, the insight! They chat about internet fandom and hyper critical wrestling fans who love to hate on wrestling. They also discuss the latest news surrounding TNA Impact wrestling. The Fight Network recently paid for a series of TV tapings, does this mean they will be the possible new owner? Flosport.tv recently announced a new online streaming service called Floslam. floslam.tv will carry a number of independent promotions. We also discuss NJPW and how they are able to take a mid card name and make them into a mega star.
This week on Mat Men Trina from The Last Mark Standing podcast joins Andrew Zarian to discuss the latest news surround Paige’s 60 days suspension from the WWE. Will Paige be released from her contract or will she return? Alberto Del Rio was stabbed last week and the story has change a number of times. What version do you believe? The TNA sale saga continues and it doesn’t look goof for Billy Corgan, Also Bill Goldberg returns to the WWE this Monday night. All this and more on this weeks Mat Men Podcast.
The WWE has bought the TNA library.. or so we think. Rumors are coming in that Billy Corgan lead singer of the Smashing Pumpkins will be the new majority owner of TNA Wrestling and we be doing a total rebranding. Why did TNA sell the tapes to the WWE and what can Billy Corgan do to save the brand. We also discuss the return of Bill Goldberg. Goldberg vs Lesnar will happen but when? All this and more on this week's Mat Men podcast.
Andrew and Rich discuss all the latest news surrounding TNA wrestling possible sale and potential demise. Is it possible for Billy Corgan to save the company or will the WWE buy it for its tape library? Monday night Raw had its lowest rating of all time this week competing with the presidential debate and Monday night football, will the WWE react to this? The guys also debate whether or not smack down is the A show.
Join Rich and Andrew for their special Clash of Champions pre-show. This one was a hit you couldn't miss that is loaded with speculation, running down the card, special guests, and everyone's favorite intern. Prepare to laugh your Honky Tonks off.
It's a CLASH OF THE CHAMPIONS! This week Andrew and Rich discuss the RAW go home show, booking for the PPV on Sunday with their predictions, Seth Rollins being "reckless" , Smackdown, John Cena losing clean, Dean Ambrose's talking smack promo, the RAW Tag Team Scene, Chris Jericho, and much more!
The boys are recovering from their double secret shows Backlash weekend and bring you a new dose of Mat Men! This week they talk Backlash, RAW, Smackdown, NXT, CWC (and how awesome it was!) , and a whole lot more. They fantasy book future PPVs, talk Title Wins, Ric Flair, Brand splitting, and much more!
Guys! Mat Men comes to you with a limited edition live show before WWE Backlash and they got two words for ya...let's drink!! The guys talk CM Punk's UFC debut, WWE Backlash, favorite wrestlers, and favorite interactions with wrestlers. All this and more on this special edition limited collector's platinum gold tier episode extravaganza.
This week on Mat Men Justin Robert Young joins Andrew Zarian to discuss all things happening in Pro Wrestling. Will Kevin Owens be a long term Universal Champion, Why wasn't Triple H on Monday Night Raw. Also could Smackdown become the A branded show for the WWE? WWE Backlash is this Sunday, find out what Justin and Andrew predict for this show. We also went down memory lane and discussed the attitude era.
The boys are back and this week they talk about the hellacious past two weeks of wrestling, the ups and downs, new champs, old champs, returns, tag teams, Smackdown, RAW, CWC, Kevin Owens, the direction of WWE, possible feuds, Who will beat Brock Lesnar, and more!
This week on Mat Men Andrew Zarian is joined by Trina to discussed their fun filled weekend in NYC. NXT, Summerslam, and Raw were all at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn NY. Andrew, Trina, and Intern Deacon were are the NXT show. Find out what happened at the live event. The Summerslam main event will go down as one of the most talked about matches of all time. What do you think of the blood we witnessed at the end of the match? Should we see more “Hardway” blood angles? Fin Balor is the first ever Universal champion and in just 24 hours he had to relinquish the tile do to an injury he sustained during his match with Seth Rollins. The Miz and Daniel Bryan got into a huge fight during Talking Smack. Was it a shoot or a brilliant work by both guys. This and much more.
What's up wrestle maniacs!? You're best wrestle talking buds are back with another fun episode of Mat Men. This week the fellas talk about the road to Summerslam, RAW and Smackdown's go home shows, which matches they are most looking forward to, the cards for Takeover: Brooklyn and Summerslam, their fantasy booking, NXT, CWC, New Japan G1 and much much more!
Mat Men is back this week talking all things professional wrestling as usual! This week they talk the buildup to Summerslam, fan outcry of Roman Reigns, Dean on Austin, WWE building a better long term product, NJPW, RAW, Smackdown, match of the year candidate Kota Ibushi vs Cedric Alexander, and whole lot more fun stuff!
This week Mat Men is chocked full of excitement. We are locked and loaded and deliver some of the most amazing wrestling insight you'll ever see. You might as well collectively call us WrestleDamus. This week we bring on Trina the American Dream-a to add a little spice while we talk about RAW, Smackdown Live, Promos, NXT, CWC, NJPW, panty dropping wrestlers, fantasy booking a WWE Bullet Club, and much much more. This episode is full of great insights, theories, and a bit of cuteness from your adorable hosts.
On this very special episode of Mat Men the boys talk -you guessed it- ALL things professional wrestling with special guest Harry Terjanian who happens to be a certified g (for good dude) and bonafide stud (part horse) These Mat Men talk WWE Battleground, the post draft WWE landscape, RAW, Finn Balor, Smackdown, Finn Balor, NXT, Finn Balor, The CWC, and much more. Also they talk about Finn Balor.
Today on Mat Men Andrew Zarian is on location from “Parts Unknown”. Andrew discusses the WWE Draft, The Raw and Smackdown Brand split. Do you think the roster is even. Also Dave Meltzer is reporting that Roman Reigns was suspended for Adderall usage. Could this be a major problem in the wwe locker room? Paul Heyman and the WWE have not come to terms on a new contract. Is this the last we see of Paul Heyman for a while? Tune in and find out.
On this week's Mat Men they talk NXT, Balor vs Nakamura, the upcoming draft, Smackdown live, RAW, beat up John Cena, the CWC, Andrew's hatred of Ho Ho Lun, The Final Deletion, ROH, NJPW, and much more.
Justin Robert Young joins Andrew Zarian to discuss TNA Final deletion. Did it live up to the hype? They guys also discuss UFC 200, can Brock Lesnar beat Mark hunt? The WWE Cruiserweight classic has started. Who will win it all. Also they discuss this weeks Monday Night Raw, NJPW and more.
This week on Mat Men the boys power through right into your heart with some wrestling news and speculation. They spend a good amount of time talking about the upcoming CWC and WWE Draft. They chat about how impactful both could be for the business and how WWE is well on it's way to becoming a brand chock full of amazing wrestlers like never before. They also chat about dream matches, main roster call ups for WWE, and their favorites for the CWC. Also watch as Mat Men gets their Twitter account hacked live on air. NO JOKE. It's a must see to believe.
The boys are back in town and the boys are talking about MEN! That's right Andrew and Rich talk all things professional wrestling including the suspension of Roman Reigns, Cruiser Weight Classic, and the upcoming WWE Draft. They also run through the Money in the Bank card and talk about the hits, misses, and weird kisses.
On this special episode Andrew Zarian is joined by Justin Robert Young to discuss the recent Roman Reigns suspension from the WWE. How will Roman Reigns being out for 30 days impact the next PPV. Dean Ambrose is the new world champion after winning Money In The Bank. Will cashing it in on Sunday help him to be a long term champion? We also have the list of pubs the WWE will be adding for the brand split. Also Dave Meltzer announced a few names that will be returning to the WWE.
This week we had former WWE Superstar JTG come on the show and talk about his new book DAMN! WHY DID I WRITE THIS BOOK TOO? ( How to play THE GAME ). We discussed the backstage politics that happen within the WWE, which WWE superstar plays the game the best and what the future holds for JTG.
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This week the Mat Men and Mat Woman Trina discuss ALL things professional wrestling and more specifically the card for Money in the Bank. They give their predictions, what they would like to see, and possible scenarios for future storylines! They also talk TNA, The WWE Crusierweight tournament, and much much much more!
Bang bang! Mat Men drops another huge elbow on you this week with an episode that covers NXT Takeover: The End, RAW, BSOJ, the brand split, the future of NXT, and much more. They then interview former WWE superstar JTG in a fun interview that covers a variety of topics.
This week we are back live with special guest Rob Aurelis! Rob talks wrestling with us and working with Gene Snitsky, being a lifelong wrestling fan, his business, and talking WWE with the guys! They also talk the controversial Ricochet vs Ospreay match, what things are "wrong" for the pro wrestling business in 2016, storylines going forward, the brand split, and much more on this fantastic episode.
Mat Men returns this week with the original Mat Babe TRRRINNNNAAAAAAA all the way from the windy city. The boys and girl talk about the WWE Brand Split, who goes where, who gets called up, what happens to the recently released superstars, where does Cody Rhodes go, and much much more. This is a jam packed episode and you'll love the way we look.
The boys are back in town and The Turkey Club is back! Andrew and Rich recap the latest happenings in pro wrestling including the black Friday firings, who could be next, the unfortunate Adam Rose situation, the lead up to Extreme Rules, The Miz, Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, and our experience at Evolve 61 (It was awesome).
We have a very special episode of Mat Men this week! We have Trina on from Chicago! We talk all things pro wrestling, the buildup to WWE Payback, comparison between last year's card and this year's card, predictions for the outcome of the event, NXT, ROH, Evolve, NJPW, Lucha Underground, and much much more!
Hey guys! Welcome to another fine and dandy edition of Mat Men. This week the boys talk BULLET CLUB, future booking, how this is the Renaissance Era in WWE/pro wrestling instead of the Reality Era, booking the Bullet Club, Booking Wrestlemania for next year, TNA troubles, NXT, Matt Bloom's influence, Conor McGregor's supposed retirement, and the sad passing of Joanie "Chyna" Laurer.
This week on Mat Men, Andrew Zarian is joined by Justin Robert young. They discuss the bullet club debuting in the WWE, Nakamura's future and what the WWE landscape will look like in a year.
Wrestlemania weekend came and went and it was a blast! Andrew and Rich recap all the fun and excitement including the Monday after Wrestlemania! They talk the matches starting from NXT:Dallas, Mania, Monday, the call ups, the possible culling of the roster, possible future storylines, and much more!
The Road to Wrestlemania is almost at an end and this Sunday is the biggest wrestling event of the year! Join Andrew and Rich as they speculate on the grand daddy of them all, NXT Takeover Dallas, and the Monday after Mania, and much more! There is so much to think about and so much to talk about! Enjoy this wrestling weekend!
The Road to Wrestlemania is happening right before your very eyes! Andrew and Rich dive deep into the abyss of the current happenings of WWE, NXT, and next week's big event. They talk the current storylines, Shane vs Taker, Roman getting over, surprises, and who will come out on top!
On this week's Mat Men your favorite gruesome twosome talk all things pro wrestling, WWE Roadblock, the building of Dean Ambrose, speculation for Wrestlemania, Monday Night Raw, what is working for them as fans, NXT, and the current state of pro wrestling with so many things fans never thought they would see.
This week on Mat Men the guys have a lot to talk about! They start off with RAW, NXT, the road to ROADBLOCK, which leads to the Road To Wrestlemania from Roadblock...ROAD! Keep saying ROAD! POINT AT THE SIGN! Anyway...the guys talk about how it's Sami Zayn's time, possible feuds, upcoming heels, how the main event scene is getting great in WWE, they talk Ring of Honor, New Japan, and of course the Bulletclub Worldwide.
Hey guys! We're back and badder than ever. We're the original team BAD! On this weeks show we talk WWE Fastlane, Monday Night RAW, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose headlining Wrestlemania, the return of Shane O'Mac, Shinsuke Nakamura's contract in NXT, NXT as a touring brand, and Wrestlemania speculation.
Today on Mat Men Andrew interviews Retired pro wrestler Joey Image. Andrew and Joey discuss his 15 year career and the currently happenings in pro wrestling.
This week the Mat Men are back and ready for FASTLANE! (Why is Eva Marie on that dang poster!?) They chat this past week in WWE, The Road To Wrestlemania, match outcomes, what they are excited for about the PPV and what they would like to see happen at Wrestlemania. They also talk The Undertaker's possible opponent, NJPW, Kenny Omega, The TREEHOUSE, and a little bit of extra fun at the end!
This week's edition of Mat Men will rock your face off! The boys from the east talk about Daniel Bryan, Titus O'Neil, Monday Night RAW, big superstars, wrestling careers, longevity in the pro wrestling business, possible future storylines, but mainly Daniel Bryan and his amazing world spanning career.
Who gets Stevie Kicked on this special Mat Men interview!? Well...your boys from Mat Men do! Andrew and Rich team up and have a great conversation with Stevie Richards or Michael Manna as he is known in the fitness world. The conversation isn't all about wrestling bit about maintaining a great physical state of being, being fit, and lasting over 20 years in a business that almost demands lots of wear and tear.
Welcome to another episode of your favorite wrestling podcast...MAT MEN! This week the guys go into Monday Night Raw, The perception of sports entertainment, injuries, AJ Styles, future feuds, Wrestlemania, NXT, and the state of TNA.
YEAOH! Mat Men is back this week and it's a post Royal Rumble world! The boyz talk about the Rumble and it's reactions, Monday Night Raw, the road to Wrestlemania, NXT signing, AJ Styles, Vampiro, Lucha Underground, THE TREEHOUSE, ROH's new TV Deal, TNA, and much more! This is a jam packed episode folks!
This week on Mat Men Justin Robert Young subs in for Rich! It's our annual Royal Rumble Pre show. We discuss the possible outcome for this years Royal Rumble. Who will win? Will we get a new world champion, and will AJ Syles make an impact this year? All this and more.
On this week's episode your favorite boys from the hood talk RASSLIN! They talk about the current state of fandom, crowds, trolls, and moles. They talk Royal Rumble speculation and who could possibly win, the signing of NJPW wrestlers, surprise Rumble entrants, and Andrew visits the treehouse.
Lots to talk about on this week's show! Andrew and Rich dive right into NKPW's Wrestle Kingdom 10 with a complete run down of the card, they t hen talk NJPW New Beginning and the shocking turn from Kenny Omega, plus they chat about some of the biggest news in modern wrestling - that being the possible new WWE signings of AJ Styles, Doc Gallows, Karl Anderson, and Shinsuke Nakmura! Plus they talk the WWE injury list and booking the RUMBLE!
It's the last Mat Men of the year and Andrew and Rich give it all they got! In this episode the dudes talk the ups and downs of RAW, Vince spiking ratings, making Roman look strong, current storylines, plus predictions for NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 10 and predictions for WWE's 2016!
On this week's Mat Men the guys are back and have a HELLUVA lot to talk about! They chat about TLC, RAW, NXT Takeover London and what a momentous week in wrestling this has been. They chime in on Roman Reigns winning the title, how ratings are seemingly up with Vince appearing on RAW. They go over the NXT event match by match and give their speculation on who moves to the main roster and who might win the ROYAL RUMBLE!
On this week's post Turkey apocalypse the boys are back with an extra side of rasslin' talk! This week they talk internet fans, current storylines, how RAW isn't as bad as people think, Sheamus as champ, ECW passion, the lead up to TLC, the treehouse, Daniel Bryan's health, ROH, and more!
Guys and gals! Welcome to another episode of Mat Men. This week the guys talk about Survivor Series, Internet heat, the treehouse, Roman Reigns getting over, why Sheamus is the only choice for a heel champ, the uncertainty going into 2016, guys stepping up, NXT, and more!
Andrew Zarian is joined by Bryan Alvarez of the F4W/ Wrestling Observer site. Bryan and Andrew discuss the current WWE product and what they need to do to change the product. Bryan also broke the news that He will be recording an Audiobook version of The Death of WCW and it will be available on Audible.com
Your Kings of Cuteville are back with a brand new and mmm gorgeous episode of Mat Men. This week the guys talk about Survivor Series, the card, events leading to the event, the controversial divas angle, performance enhancing drugs, the WWE injured list, who might end up as champ, and they fantasy book Austin never leaving WWE in the early 2000s. All that and more!
On this week's Mat Men your favorite men talk about all things pro wrestling including the whopping WWE injured list, Seth Rollins, the WWE title tournament, who should win, who makes sense to win, who we want to win, storylines going into the rest of the year including Mania, Andrew in the treehouse, NXT, the love of speculation, and much more.
Take a journey with Andrew and Rich into the world of man that does not exist. On this week's Mat Men the guys are back and badder than ever. They talk Hell in Cell, the injury list, build up for Mania, the current WWE roster, who connects with the audience, Survivor Series, Table for 3, Halloween Havoc, GLOW, and much more!
Welcome to another balls to the wall episode of Mat Men! Your hosts Andrew and Rich guide you through the seedy underbelly of the world of professional wrestling...or maybe they just talk about Hell in Cell. They book the card for this weekend's event and talk storylines, NXT, selling out Cowboy Stadium, possible surprises at HIAC, possible returns, and much more.
Andrew and Rich are back in action! This week on an all new Mat Men they talk about NXT Respect, the current roster and who can step up, the ratings drop and if it matters, TNA, NXT, promos, New York Comic Con and much more.
On this weeks Mat Men your two favorite mmmmgorgeous hosts Andrew and Rich talk all things pro wrestling and recap a bit of Night of Champions, Seth Rollins, Fantasy Mania booking, Brock vs Austin, NXT, talent pushes, and way more as your hungover heroes deliver the goods.
Continuing the grand tradition of the best wrestling podcast hosted by two non wrestlers join Andrew and Rich for their 101st episode of Mat Men! On this episode they hit you right in the morning drive and talk the build to Night of Champions, RAW's go home show, the card at NOC, The third man at NOC, Sting, TNA allegedly closing shop, and they do a roster call out for talented guys they want to see excel.
This week the guys celebrate their 100th episode! You've been with them from the beginning and now they take you on yet another magical journey into the world of pro wrestling. This week they read some tweets from fans live on air and talk about the man...Seth Rollins, Night of Champions, NXT, Sting, next year's Wrestlemania, and you guessed it...the guys fantasy book THE INVASION!
Andrew and Rich are well on the road to Summerslam with this week's go home double mega super awesome PPV speculation spectacular. They talk the card to both NXT Brooklyn and WWE Summerslam, their predictions, possible storylines coming out of both events, Big Show's merch sales, the three days of sellouts in NYC, NJPW at MCU Park, a bit of G1, and much more!
Mat Men is back and the boys have got a whole lot of wrestle talk for you! This week continues the road to Summerslam which is turning out to be a great looking card. Andrew and Rich talk about the lead up to event as well as a match by match speculation along with NXT Brooklyn the night before. They briefly talk NJPW's G1 tournament, outcomes for Brock vs Undertaker, Sting, the evolution of NXT, and much more!
Andrew and Rich are your cure for the summer time blues and you better believe it! This week the boys talk the incredible build to Summerslam and how WWE is marketing the program as Wrestlemania part 2! They talk this past week's RAW, ongoing story lines, fantasy booking Summerslam, terrible PPV names, G1 Climax, and much more!
It's a post Battleground Mat Men and your hosts Andrew and Rich layeth the smacketh down on your...well you get the idea. The guys talk about WWE Battleground, Undertaker's return, the IWC being butt hurt by Undertaker's return, the immediate build for Summerslam, Andrew cutting a promo on smart marks, NJPW's G1 tournament, and much more.
Mat Men hits you with a shooting star press of an episode this week. Andrew and Rich have a great old time on another morning edition of Mat Men. On this episode they talk the build to Battleground, booking Brock Lesnar, Undertaker's rumored return, NXT, NJPW G1, racist wrestling fans, and they take a look through time at WWF era 90s gimmicks.
Andrew and Rich deliver another morning edition of your favorite wrestling podcast MAT MEN! On this rock and rollin episode the guys talk about The Beast in the East, NJPW Dominion, Monday Night RAW, NXT, GFW, Finn Balor's title win, how it's such a good time to be a wrestling fan, booking Battleground into Summerslam, and answering some viewer questions.
Mat Men is here and ready to tear the house down, clean house, IN YOUR HOUSE! and house you with this week in wrestling news and speculation. Andrew and Rich talk TNA, GFW, Slammiversary, Jeff Jarrett, RAW's booking lately, NXT, The Beast in the East, Brock Lesnar's opponent in Japan this weekend, Bullet Club, Ring of Honor, the landscape of wrestling content, and the importance of knowing your time zones.
Dem Boys is back! Andrew and Rich piledrive you into next week with this new episode of Mat Men. They talk NXT competing with an upcoming ROH/NJPW show in NYC, Their experience at Ring of Honor: Best in the World, Triple H hate, Jeff Jarrett returning to TNA and the possible future of Global Force Wrestling, the WWE main event scene, rock hard bodies, and more.
Join Andrew and Rich as they talk about the one and only American Dream Dusty Rhodes. They pay tribute to Big Dust and talk his many great moments, his promos, personality, and longevity in the wrestling business. They also talk NXT, Indy Wrestling, ROH, NJPW, MITB, 2 Cold Scorpio, WWE and Evolve, plus Andrew books the Big Show.
Morning drive Mat Men is in full effect on the GFQ Network! Join The Z Man and The R as they get caffeinated and talk about all things pro wrestling. This week they review The Elimination Chamber, Raw, talk Kevin Owens vs john cena, Samoa Joe infuring tyson kid, current WWE injuries, The Stone cold podcast with Paul Heyman, WWE's Japan Supercard announcement, TNA, NJPW, ROH, and dive into a funky hole of wrestling fans.
Mat Men returns this week with your favorite dudes with tudes who talk about dudes with glutes. Andrew and Rich take it up a notch this week BAM! and talk about all things pro wrestling related. This was a huge news week and they talk ROH on Destination America, GFW, NJPW, NXT, Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe, booking Elimination Chamber, the next WWE Champion, and booking Andrew on NXT.
This week on mat men Justin Robert Young joins Andrew to discuss WWE Payback and NXT take over. the guys also discuss the possible demise of TNA.
Andrew and Rich return as Queens' finest fans dish on all things pro wrestling. The boys talk men...wrestling men...! And the upcoming WWE Payback, NXT, the golden age of new talent, current storylines, upcoming shows, NJPW, ROH, GFW, and more.
This week on Mat Men Josh Coleman joins Andrew Zarian. We are also joined by Pro Wrestling Ring announcer Larry Legend.
This week Andrew and Rich slide down a very lengthy rabbit hole of pro wrestling rants, raves, and musings. This fun episode touches on Extreme Rules, the week in WWE Network programming, WWE loading fans with content, booking Lana as a face, where storylines are going, Divas of the past, congratulating each other on their beards and wrestling acumen, interacting with the awesome fans in the chat room, and much more!
Mat Men comes at you like a Vader Bomb this week. Andrew and Rich talk the current WWE storylines, Daniel Bryan's injury, the IC belt being cursed, the world title picture, the seeming lull in creative, NXT, Attitude Era Raw, Marc Mero, and more. They also have special guest Bryan Alvarez on to discuss the current product, TNA, NXT, and the current state of wrestling.
Mat Men is back with a new episode but it's a short one filled with quick witted wrestling talk and most excellent banter. This week "Too Sweet" Andrew Zarian and "Stunning" Rich Stambolian talk about the current state of the storyline and give into a little bit of smarkyness about some of the creative lull that is going on within WWE. Rich also nails a pretty dead on Nakamura impression and Andrew talks about Randy Orton's bone...uh...weak bones.
Wrestlemania weekend has come and gone but the Mat Men are here to stay! Join Andrew and Rich as they recap the weekend from the HOF through Wrestlemania to Monday Night Raw. They talk the event, fallout, next year's Mania and much more!
This week on Mat men Josh Coleman joins Andrew Zarian as they discuss this years Wrestlemania. Andrew and Josh run down the card and debate on who will be he new WWE world heavy weight champion.
Join Andrew and Rich as they walk you through the world of pro wrestling. This week they chat RAW, NXT as its own brand, wrestling fandom, Latino wrestlers, Sting, The Undertaker, possible future storylines, Max Landis' wrestling video about HHH, fan reactions, hair, bodies, and more!
Mat Men is here and we"re bringing the babes! On this episode join Andrew and Rich as they talk all thing pro wrestling, what they like to talk about about the genre, their take on the Road to Wrestlemania, NXT's future, the futures of Rey Mysterio, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, the amount of wrestling that's out there, the Bill DeMott controversy, and about who is the greatest of all time.
Mat Men shows it's bearded baby face again this week as Andrew and Rich welcome their guest Iyaz Akhtar for a foray into the world of professional wrestling. This week the guys talk what got them into wrestling, their reaction to WWE Fast Lane, tension with Brock Lesnar, booking a better product for the fans, trusting creative, elevating the secondary titles, and booking Wrestlemania. They also try their best to make Roman Reigns look strong...you know because you gotta.
This week Mat Men bring the thunder! Andrew and Rich dive into this week's news and views. They talk Seth Rollins being hacked, Alberto on Lucha Underground, Rhyno on NXT, AJ Styles winning the IWGP title again, Sting on RAW, booking Mania, NXT Rival and how insanely good the event was, indy talent being scooped up, the WWE Network, and more.
Mat Men is back with a brand new outlook on the wonderful world of professional wrestling. Join Andrew and Rich as they try out their new format for the first time! They talk news, views, the Road to Mania, Daniel Bryan vs Roman Reigns at Fast Lane, HHH on Austins podcast, Lucha Underground, TNA, NJPW, NXT, and ROH! This episode is chock full of caffeine!
Andrew and Rich (The Mega Powers of wrestling podcasts) take on some pretty in depth Royal Rumble speculation this week. They discuss the legends at RAW, The Ascension, Alberto El Patron Del Rio, who will be a surprise at the Rumble, how it's a great time to be a fan, and they chat about Hulk Hogan a bit.
Mat Men steps through the curtain this week and pumps it's 72 inch pythons for the love of pro wrestling. This week Andrew and Rich explore Royal Rumble season leading into Wrestlemania, the current wrestling boom period, their fantasy booking for WM31, the not so predictable nature of pro wrestling, NXT, NJPW, and more!
Happy New Year! Andrew and Rich are back with a new episode of Mat Men and they have A LOT to talk about! They start the show by talking about NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 9 doing a match by match review as well as their thoughts on commentary. They also talk WWE, the road to Wrestlemania, The Royal Rumble, and who will come out on top. They also talk TNA and much more wrestling!
Andrew and Rich are Men on a Mission! On this Christmas episode of Mat Men they bring you some talk about the creative of WWE from the past few weeks and years, up and coming wrestlers, the fact that good wrestling is happening around the world, their fantasy booing for 2015, and Kevin Nash pops by...kinda.
On this episode of Mat Men Andrew and Rich talk about the current goings on in ALL of pro wrestling. They talk creative direction, NXT (R)evolution, RAW, TLC, TNA, ROH, Lucha Underground, Jeff Jarrett, future storylines, fantasy booking moving into 2015, top guys, hot bodies, and more. They also chat about CM Punk signing with the UFC.
Mat Men is back and with this return episode Andrew and Rich talk about the hottest topic this week in sports entertainment, CM Punk's interview talking about his decision to leave WWE as well as Vince McMahon's Interview on The Steve Austin show. We have come full circle and entered a paradox as a PODCAST talking about PODCASTS! It just got real. The guys also talk some fantasy booking, the Royal Rumble, and NJPW!
Mat Men returns live this week with a brand new episode. The boys start the show with a ribalrous look at each other and go right into talking Survivor Series, RAW, TNA Impact, NJPW, GFW, Jim Ross calling Wrestle Kingdom, CM Punk, Team Cena vs Team Authority, and tad about the New York City subway system.
Hot off the heels of Hell in a Cell the boys are back with a very special guest Justin Young to talk wrestling, NXT, Hell in a Cell, Bray Wyatt, Rusev, the current roster, John Cena's possible heel turn, Randy Orton's face turn, Survivor Series, and much more!
Mat Men jumps down from the rafters on this new episode. Andrew, Rich, and Jon talk the goings on and what's up with thats in pro wrestling. They talk RAW, booking Hell in a Cell, storyline comparisons, Brie Mode, and NXT. The chat the future of WWE and who are the key players.
Hot off the presses the boys are back talking about this past week in pro wrestling! They chat about RAW, Bound for Glory, the road to Wrestlemania, current title picture, roster depth, the mid card, WCW, and how they would fantasy book the next few PPV events.
Mat Men is here and talking about pro wrestling to anyone who will listen! This week the guys talk about RAW, NXT, and spend a lot of time debating the pros/cons or John Cena. This is a fun episode that you don't want to miss.
Like good ol' Stonecold walkin' to the ring the Mat Men are back and wobbling their heads aggressively while screaming indecipherable things at you about the world of professional wrestling and boy do we love it! HE'S TAWKIN"! The guys talk Fergal Devitt's new name, NXT, Night of Champions, TNA, Brock Lesnar, and spend an inordinate amount of time talking about John Cena.
Mat Men returns this week for an all new episode where they discuss ALL things professional wrestling including The Montreal Screwjob, NXT, TNA, lackluster Monday Night Raws, the current WWE Championship scene, possible outcomes for Night of Champions, and much more!
Andrew, Rich, and Jon come to you straight from Dudleyville and bring you some of the best wrestling talk on the web. This week they highlight the advent of Nitro on the WWE Network, talk how the product of wrestling has changed dramatically over the last 15 years, Brie Mode, Monday's RAW, TNA, NJPW, and much more about the current roster plus memorable moments.
SUMMERSLAM came and went like a bat out of hell and the boys are gonna talk about it! This week's ep feature Andrew, Rich, and Jon talking about Summerslam, RAW, The Shield mini doc, NJPW, TNA, the current roster and storylines, who will move ahead and who will get left behind. The boys also book Andrew in a time traveling gimmick that will knock your socks off. All this and more!
Summerslam is here and the sassy boys of Mat Men give you their thoughts, predictions, and...desires? The guys chat the past Monday's RAW, how the recent firings seem to be leading to creative ramifications, G1 Climax, NJPW, Alberto Del Rio, AAA, Kevin Steen getting hired, RandyY Orton, Hogan's birthday, booking Mania and much more!
The Mat Men are flying high again as they usher in this episode full of summer time fun leading up to WWE's summer event of the summer; Summerslam. SUMMER! The guys chat the past few weeks of RAW, their predictions for Summerslam, Hogan's place in the WWE, The G1 Climax tournament, TNA, The Network, NWO reunion, Andrew's love of Randy Orton, and wrestling fandom on Twitter. You'll laugh your Gobeldy Gooker off.
Mat Men is about to drop a leg on all fans of pro wrestling with this weeks episode. The guys talk about Battleground, RAWs seeming downturn, Sting's apparent signing, KENTA, the future of NXT, Summerslam, Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, The WWE Network, TNA, Kevin Dunn, and much more!
Mat Men cools you off with another ice cold cool episode! This week the guys talk about the past WWE PPV Money in the Bank, RAW, the current roster, and the big returns that happened on Monday. They also talk ruthless aggression, John Cena's current title reign, "Plan B", Brock Lesnar, AND their favorite Japanese stars!
This week's Mat Men stars your favorite pro wrestling speculators Andrew, Rich, and Jon who have a lively chat about the current goings on of the sport we all love. This week's special guest is broadcaster and wrestling podcast host Bryan Alvarez who talks his book, the fall of WCW, TNA, getting into broadcasting, and being a lifelong wrestling fan! The boys them wrap up the show with talk of none other than STARDUST.
Mat Man hits you with a braainnnnbussstttaaaaaa of an episode! Andrew, Rich, and Juan Layman return and are in rare form as they chat about the past week's goings on in rasslin'! They talk about the recent releases, body guys, what makes a wrestler, their opinions on MITB and the Daniel Bryan situation as well as where The Shield will go from here along with the future main event scene! They don't talk about sports. They talk sports ENTERTAINMENT!
Mat Men returns with a hot episode full of dudes talkin' about dudes! Andrew, Rich, and Jon hit the gas and take you on a ride through the world of pro wrestling. They talk about NXT takeover, WWE Payback, character repackaging, the future of WWE developmental, future main eventers, WCW/NWO, the epic Seth Rollins heel turn, and much more!
Andrew, Rich, and Jon crank up the gas and take you guys for a spin on this episode of Mat Men! The boys cover a wide range of topics this episode including NXT, Payback, ROH vs NJPW, overrated wrestlers, booking the future, fantasy booking Hulk Hogan, and Andrew's lack of regard for wrestling fans worldwide.
Your favorite tough talkin' rasslin' lovin' man eatin' fellas are back with a great episode of Mat Men! This week they talk about all things pro wrestling including the post Wrestlemania momentum that seems to be lost on WWE tv, the acquisition of overseas talent, RAW from England, Batista's beard, ROH, who may be cut, Daniel Bryan's future, and MUCH more! This is a very loaded episode! Also stay tuned for Andrew's AMAZING Dusty Rhodes.
Your favorite wrestling related podcast is back this week with your hosts Andrew, Rich, and Jon. Mat Men chats about this past week's RAW, anticipation for Extreme Rules, the state of TNA, and a whole lot of fantasy booking. They also talk about Legends House and the WWE Network as well as PPV changes along with NXT, ROH, and your favorite Superstars!
Mat Men hits 50 Episodes with this gem from Andrew, Rich, and Jon. They talk how it looks like the business is on the up after such an emphasis on characters has come back. They talk RAW, the WWE Network, TNA, potential signings and matches as well as talking about wrestling fandom in general.
After a monumental Wrestlemania weekend the guys are back with a new episode of Mat Men. Andrew, Rich, and Jon drop stunners left and right bringing you the best in wrestling speculation and talk. They talk Mania, Daniel Bryan, the shocking end to The Streak, NXT, the Hall of Fame, and the untimely demise of The Ultimate Warrior. This episode is jam packed to the gills with some great rassle tawk!
The Road To Wrestlemania is almost at an end and the boys are back with their take and thoughts on the biggest wrestling event of the year and possible of all time. Andrew, Rich, and Jon bring it home with some fantasy booking, match outcomes, continuing storylines, the over/under, and talk about their ideal Mania ending. They also chat about wrestlers that they never "got." All this and more on this week's Mat Men!
Pro Wrestling is a hot topic of conversation when the Mat Men are around! Join Andrew, Rich, and Jon as they dive deep into the goings on of the WWE and keep their feet on the road to Wrestlemania. They fantasy book many situations while talking about the Wrestlemania card, Hall of Fame, and how the Network will affect the future of the company. They also talk a tad about TNA and about how Sting might be introduced into the WWE Universe.
This episode of Mat Men was brought to you by the NWO, brother! Andrew, Rich, and Jonathan are back again with another stiff shot of wrestling knowledge and speculation. They talk about the WWE Network, hidden gems within network programming, the parallels between fans now and then, crowds, and the current Mania lineup. They also fantasy book Wrestelmania's ending AND do a what if Hulkamania never existed!
Mat Men is here once again and the boys are going to talk to you about rasslin'! Join Andrew, Rich, and Jon Layman as they take you on another adventure on the road to Wrestlemania. They talk about Monday's Chicago crowd, what WWE looks like they are doing headed into their biggest event of the year, and they talk at length about the WWE Network and its content. When you dive into a WCW hole, sometimes you never make it out!
Your favorite wresting lovin' muscle daddies are back in town. Wait, that doesn't sound right. Mat Men is here once again and talking about the hottest topic in the wrestling industry: the WWE Network. The boys talking about the WWE Network at length as well as this past week's PPV Elimination Chamber, what is lacking in some of today's Superstars, what will make future stars, Wrestlemania booking, fantasy CM Punk return booking, fantasy booking booking, and crowd reactions that could be coming from Chicago next Monday!
Mat Men brings it to you like a ladder match inside of a steel cage on top of another steel cage on this brand new episode. Join Andrew, Rich, and Jon while they have a healthy back and forth about the WWE Network and what it means for the future of the wrestling business, wrestling fandom, and their attention spans. They talk about what they are most excited to catch up on with the WWE Network, the Elimination Chamber, TNA, and which superstars are the future of the WWE.
Mat Men is running right at you like a madman from Parts Unknown! This week the guys talk about their dwindling interest in the Road to Wrestlemania and why they are a bit disenfranchised with the product right now. (Maybe it's the New York weather?) They talk the crooked path WWE seems to be taking, weird trends in the business, and they talk at length about current gimmicks as well as internet fandom.
On this very special and exciting episode of Mat Men join Andrew, Rich, and Jon Layman as they talk about the current controversies of professional wrestling. They dive head first into the Royal Rumble results, crowd reaction, internal booking, the road to WM XXX, and about how Daniel Bryan has come this far to be kept at bay in the fans eyes. They also chat about the major news topic of this week, which is the apparent walk out of CM Punk from the WWE. It is a debated topic that could either fall into Kayfabe 2.0 or be a legit gripe with a mega machine company. All this and more!
Mat Men is here this week with their go home show for the Royal Rumble ppv! The boys talk about this week's past RAW including the ups, downs, and return of the world's greatest club promoter...we mean the Animal; BATISTA! They guys speculate about the Rumble Ppv and the ever encroaching road to Wrestlemania. They fantasy book a bit and talk about some of the current news issues of sports entertainment. All that and a whole lot more!
If you love wrestling then you will love Mat Men! The boys are back in town with a recap of the last week or so worth of pro wrestling news and views. They discuss RAW, TNA, Toby Keith, and of course the launch of the WWE Network and what that means for everyone involved. They also chat about what may be the main event of Wrestlemania and the story-lines leading up to the grand daddy of them all as well as possible returning superstars!
Join Andrew, Rich, and Joe Layman for another riotous episode of Mat Men! This is their holiday/year ending recap spectacular and they touch on what they loved in 2013 as well as what did not work in the world of professional wrestling. They talk about their favorite characters, moments, matches, and more! They also try and establish a better picture for the Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania as well as talk about how the returning Animal Batista will have an impact on the main event scene. What will the 2014 wrestling landscape look like? All this and more!
Mat Men comes hot off of the past week's TLC PPV and season Finale of Total Divas! They talk about the PPV, the WWE Network, and try to book next years Wrestlemania with the information they have. They also talk about the state of how the business will be run into the future as well as who The Undertaker may face at next years big event!
This week your hosts Andrew, Rich, and Jon delve into the world of sports entertainment like only they can. They chat about the lead up to TLC, the classic ending of Monday Night Raw, what will happen with the title unification, and fantasy book The Invasion (when WCW was "bought" by Shane McMahon) and much more!
This week Mat Men returns with your favorite podcasting marks...for themselves! Andrew and Rich bring it hardcore and drop and elbow through a flaming table on this week's episode. They talk the history and upcoming card of WWE Survivor Series, wrestling nostalgia, the size of wrestlers, how the Alliance angle went wrong along with the buyout of WCW. They also touch on the road to the Royal Rumble and to Wrestlemania. All this and much more on this great episode!
Mat Men is back this week with another awesome episode full of wrestling related hi-jinks! Andrew and Rich tag team to bring you the latest in pro wrestling speculation, talk about the BIG EVENT in NYC, the last few weeks of WWE programming, wrestling fandom, Sting in the hall of fame, up and coming talent, plus a bit of fantasy booking for Wrestlemania, The Undertaker, and much more!
Mat Men returns with a pretty sweet Halloween episode. The boys discuss the dreaded WCW Halloween Havoc PPV, the current state of WWE and how their new character driven storylines are the best in some time, the apparent falling of TNA plus the future of the company, and much more. They also talk about which wrestler they would love to hang out with and do every day things with!
Andrew, Rich, and Jon Layman are back with a vendetta! This week they return with a very special episode of Mat Men where they talk about TNA's Bound For Glory, Monday Night RAW, the buildup for Hell in a Cell, the future of the World Title, and the World Title picture. They then welcome their very special guest; The Greatest Man That Ever Lived: Austin Aries! Tune in for a great interview with a great guy!
This week on Mat Men your favorite wrestling fans talk about what they liked about current WWE programming and how RAW seems to be good again (who'd have thought!?) They chat about the current storylines, Randy Orton, The Rhodes angle, Randy Orton, the midcard and undercard, Randy Orton, and about Los Matadores! They also talk about Randy Orton! Also, the fellas discuss what makes a great star in the wrestling business. Rich is also forced to watch a video of Bret Hart and Jim The Anvil neidhart FREAKIN' OUT, MAN! This fun filled episode has some great back and forth between your lovable mod squad of wrestle-philes; Andrew, Rich, and Jon!
Its time to play the game! Mat Men is back in action and the boys are cooking up some trouble. This week Andrew, Rich, and Jon review the HHH documentary release, his rise to the top of WWE, and how the business has changed as a whole on TV by HHH being in charge. They also review RAW and the hits/misses. The guys then talk about TNA's inevitable future and the possibilities of what superstars go where. Plus, the boys fantasy book a good chunk of storylines!
Rock and Roll will never die and neither will the Mat Men's love of professional wrestling. This week the boys get down to bidness, if you will, and talk about the Night of Champins PPV event as well as the repercussions on RAW. They also talk about the Rhodes family drama and how the shows now seem more entertaining overall. The boys then go into some speculation about the future of TNA, which stars would be viable assets to WWE (since it's the only game in town) and WHO are the super stars that could never be duplicated. It's a jam packed show so take a gander and enjoy!
Mat Men return after a couple weeks off to extinguish your summer time blues. What's the cure for the summer time blues? Some bearded and facial hairy dudes! This week the boys talk about all things pro wrestling, the current angles on RAW; including the Rhodes family saga and Daniel Bryan ascending to the top of the company, why ECW was what it was, crowd reactions/chants, and much more. This is a fun one folks!
Andrew, Rich, and Jon Layman come at you live with some great wrestling news items! They talk about Summerslam and where the current storylines leave todays superstars within the WWE. Is the Daniel Bryan run warranted? Will John Cena return? Is this a reincarnation of The Corporation OR of Evolution? The guys also talk about AJ Styles possibly jumping ship and about a fantasy modern day ECW invasion.
Mat Men was brought to you live in front a studio audience. This week Andrew, Rich, and Jon discuss one of the best PPVs ever created: Summerslam. They talk past main events, the current build for this years event, and who will go over in some historic matches. They also discuss what if Macho Man Randy Savage never left WWF. As always, this one is a can't miss!
Welcome to another episode of Mat Men! On this jolly good episode the guys talk about the new WWE "reality" show Total Divas, the WWE Title Picture, TNA's marketing, and MMA introduced into pro wrestling. They are also joined by fellow podcaster Alice Radley who shares her thoughts on all thing pro wrestling in a great guest appearance.