Off The Mike Wrestling Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Mike reacts to AEW Grand Slam from Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City. Mike talks about the instant classic between Kenny Omega and Bryan Danielson that took place on the show. Also--Mike explains why the latest WWE booking shows that AEW is in their head and they are desperate.
Mike talks about Big E capturing the WWE Title and how it can re-energize the whole WWE landscape going forward. Mike talks about AEW putting together another stellar episode of Dynamite & looks ahead to a huge week for the company at Arthur Ashe Stadium in NYC. Plus--Mike discusses the debut of NXT 2.0 and how the new era of the brand did on its first night.
Mike reacts to the news that Kevin Owens' WWE contract will expire early next year and he might be leaving the company. Mike also gets into the reported plans for Adam Cole had he stayed in WWE. Plus Mike reacts to AEW Dynamite, NXT and RAW from earlier this week.
Mike reacts to AEW All Out and to the stunning conclusion that saw both Bryan Danielson and Adam Cole make their debuts. Mike explains why the landscape of Pro Wrestling has forever changed with the results of Sunday's show. Mike also reviews a stellar show from top to bottom including what he thinks is the match of the year.
Mike previews the huge AEW All Out PPV in Chicago and explains why he thinks it will be a night we will be talking about for years to come. Mike talks about CM Punk's wrestling return and how AEW will incorporate Bryan Danielson in his widely expected debut. Plus Mike talks about WWE and how they better have a solid response to All Out.
Mike talks about the rumors surrounding WrestleMania 38 being a two night event and why it is the right move by WWE. Mike also tells you who Roman Reigns' opponent should be at next year's Showcase of the Immortals. Plus Mike voices his concerns about the NXT rebrand. And Mike looks ahead to All Out and why it could be the night Pro Wrestling changes forever.
Mike reacts to SummerSlam including the shock ending that saw Brock Lesnar return to WWE after more than a year away from the company. Mike also talks about the Roman Reigns/John Cena Main Event & Edge/Seth Rollins. Plus--Mike talks about the return of Becky Lynch and her shock win over Bianca Belair. And Mike previews NXT TakeOver 36 taking place on Sunday Night.
Mike reacts to the stunning return of CM Punk to Professional Wrestling after 7 years away & the incredible moment as he joined AEW. Mike talks about how this is a seismic shift in Pro Wrestling history & why WWE is in some trouble. Also--Mike previews SummerSlam including the huge main event between Roman Reigns & John Cena.
Mike talks about the historic Friday Night in Pro Wrestling History as AEW Rampage debuted right after Friday Night SmackDown. Mike recaps both shows and looks ahead to what could be another massive Friday next week. Plus Mike talks about WWE's identity problem in light of recent releases & explains why he's more excited for NXT TakeOver than SummerSlam.
Mike reacts to the the reports that CM Punk is reportedly looking at a return to Pro Wrestling and could sign with AEW. Mike also dives into the rumors that Daniel Bryan could be on his way to AEW after a decade in WWE. Plus--Mike reacts to both AEW Dynamite and NXT from this week.
Mike reacts to Monday Night RAW's return to the road and explains why it was a total disaster for the most part. The bright spot was Nikki A.S.H. cashing in Money in the Bank to beat Charlotte & become the RAW Women's Champion. Mike also discusses the shocking loss for Karrion Kross in his RAW debut & the return of Goldberg to challenge Bobby Lashley.
Mike reacts to the Money in the Bank PPV event on Sunday and give his thoughts on the first PPV in front of a full live crowd in 16 months. Mike talks about John Cena's stunning return and what it means going forward. Also Mike tells you what he would do if he were WWE when it comes to Big E's Money in the Bank Cash in.
Mike reacts to WWE's big return to the road after 16 months in the Performance Center and the ThunderDome. Mike recaps SmackDown and how he felt about the first show in front of a live audience in 495 days. Mike also previews Sunday's Money in the Bank PPV and tells you who will win both ladder matches. Plus--Mike looks back on the 10 year anniversary of one of the great matches in WWE history.
Mike reacts to the reports that Goldberg is returning to WWE and will face Bobby Lashley at SummerSlam. Also Mike reacts to another stellar AEW Dynamite that delivered a tremendous TV rating. Plus Mike reflects on the dawning of a new era in WWE after 16 months of not being on the road.
Mike along with Dan Sealana of the Down for the Count Podcast catches up with AEW Star "Big Money" Matt Hardy ahead of his big match against Christian Cage at Fyter Fest. Mike then previews every match on Wednesday's card including Jon Moxley's return to the ring
Mike talks about the heartbreaking injury to Bayley that will keep her out for 9 months. Also--Mike discusses the Men's and Women's Money in the Bank matches & has a hot take for what will happen in the Men's match. Plus--Mike discusses SmackDown & some big news heading into their first live show in front of fans in almost 500 days. And finally--Mike reflects on a crazy 15 months for WWE & what has happened in the Pandemic Era.
Mike talks about AEW's return to the road and seemingly the beginning of a new era in Pro Wrestling. He also discusses the shocking debut of Malakai Black in AEW after his WWE release and what a bad look that is for WWE. Also--Mike weighs in on NXT's Great American Bash as well as Raw & SmackDown heading into their returns to the road
Mike reacts to the stunning WWE releases highlighted by Braun Strowman and Aleister Black. Also, Mike explains why Strowman will go down as one of the biggest missed opportunities in WWE history. And Mike reacts to another stellar NXT episode which featured the return of Adam Cole
Mike gives his full reaction to a spectacular AEW Double or Nothing PPV event with a full capacity crowd in Jacksonville. Mike also talks about another lackluster Monday Night RAW that was highlighted by the stellar debut of Jimmy Smith on commentary. Plus Mike explains why WWE needs to wake up soon before they hit the road for touring again.
Mike recaps a wild Friday Night of Wrestling with SmackDown and AEW Dynamite taking place back to back. Also Mike and Down For The Count's Dan Sealana catch up with AEW star Lance Archer to talk about his huge TNT Title Match with Miro. Mike then previews every single match at Double or Nothing & tells you who will win.
Mike talks about the WWE's announcement that they will return to live events and touring in July. Also Mike talks about Jimmy Smith being named RAW's lead announcer. Plus, Mike discusses the latest rumors on the location and the date of SummerSlam. And Mike talks about the possibility of a massive match for the biggest party of the summer.
Mike talks about the amazing SmackDown Main Event between Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan for the Universal Title. Mike explains why Roman is having one of the great title reigns of the modern era. Plus, Mike recaps the rest of SmackDown before setting the stage for the upcoming week.
Mike reacts to a stellar AEW Dynamite that he calls one of the best that the promotion has ever done. He talks about the Parley Segment between the Inner Circle and the Pinnacle & calls it one of the best in AEW history. Also Mike has a bold prediction about next week's Blood and Guts show. Plus Mike sounds off on another disastrous episode of Monday Night Raw.
Mike talks about the Mickie James Trash Bag Incident & how embarrassing it was for WWE. Also Mike dives into SmackDown & the future of Daniel Bryan as he will get one more shot at Roman Reigns. Mike also breaks down the rest of SmackDown & Raw and discusses the big differences between the shows. Plus- Mike discusses the week on AEW and NXT with some great matches from both shows. Finally Mike talks about Impact Rebellion and what to expect from Kenny Omega/Rich Swann match.
Mike reacts to a wild post WrestleMania week highlighted by several notable WWE releases including Samoa Joe. Mike also discusses the shuffle of commentary teams including Pat McAfee joining the SmackDown team. Also-Mike discusses a truly disappointing Monday Night RAW after WrestleMania. Plus-Mike dives into the fantastic AEW ratings and what it means for the future of the promotion.
Mike reacts to Night Two of WrestleMania including the Main Event between Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan and Edge. Mike also talks about what else stood out to him good and bad from the night in Tampa. Also Mike tells you which night he liked better over from the two at Raymond James Stadium. And Mike looks ahead to potential NXT call-ups this week.
Mike reacts to a great Night 1 of WrestleMania 37 with several memorable moments. Mike explains why the main event between Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks was the best women's match in WWE history. Also Mike reacts to Bad Bunny's incredible performance & discusses where it ranks all-time in terms of celebrity matches. Plus a full rundown of Night 2 including the Triple Threat Match for the Universal Title.
Mike previews WrestleMania 37...giving his predictions and breakdowns for every single match on the card. He tells you who will emerge victorious in the Universal Title Match between Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan and Edge. Mike also reacts to another stellar NXT TakeOver highlighted by a match for the ages between Kyle O'Reilly and Adam Cole.
Mike reacts to SmackDown in which Edge won his first match on the show in 10 years. Mike looks ahead to FastLane which will be headlined by Daniel Bryan facing Roman Reigns for the Universal Title. Also Mike talks about the stellar match between Thunder Rosa and Britt Baker on AEW Dynamite & explains why it is one of the great women's matches ever. Plus, Mike discusses the developing card for NXT TakeOver as well.
Mike reacts to the reports that WWE wants to have 45,000 fans at WrestleMania this year and discuss the loaded schedule for the week. He also talks about a wild SmackDown featuring the segment involving Daniel Bryan, Edge and Roman Reigns. Plus--Mike recaps a great night for wrestling on Wednesday as AEW Dynamite and NXT both delivered
Mike reacts to Friday Night SmackDown that saw the official announcement of Bianca Belair challenging Sasha Banks for the SmackDown Women's Championship. Mike explains why this could be a transcendent moment in WWE history. Also Mike reacts to the backlash surrounding Miz's WWE Title win at Elimination Chamber. Plus- Mike talks about Big Show's shocking move to AEW this past week.
Mike recaps Monday Night RAW and the disastrous segment where Lacey Evans announced her pregnancy. Mike explains all the issues he has with the segment and why it was an insult to the RAW Women's Division. Also--Mike shares his reaction to NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day and why he thinks it is one of the best TakeOvers in NXT history.
Mike talks about Cesaro seemingly getting a well deserved push on Friday Night SmackDown and why it's long overdue. Also-Mike talks about the Elimination Chamber matches and why the participants on the RAW side don't make any sense. Plus-- Mike previews the NXT TakeOver Vengeance Day event coming up on Sunday.
Mike reacts to the Royal Rumble PPV event and tells you how he felt about both Rumble matches. He also gets into what is next for winners Edge and Bianca Belair. Also Mike talks about the rest of the card including an earlier contender for Match of the Year.
Mike previews Sunday's Royal Rumble PPV and explains why he thinks it is the most unpredictable Rumble show in years. Mike tells you who will win the Men's and Women's matches plus who will win the showdown between Goldberg and Drew McIntyre for the WWE Title. Plus, Mike reacts to the go-home show of Friday Night SmackDown.
Mike talks about the news about the next 3 WrestleManias including this year's event in Tampa. Mike weighs in on the controversy between Mark Henry and Ryback. Plus Mike discusses the state of RAW and SmackDown & the lackluster build to the WWE Title Match. And Mike talks about why he thinks this could be the final ride for Daniel Bryan.
Mike reacts to the enormous breaking news that WWE Champion Drew McIntyre has tested positive for COVID-19. Mike gets into what this means for WWE, Monday Night RAW, the Royal Rumble & WrestleMania. Mike also discusses news regarding the state of the Universal Title Match between Roman Reigns and Adam Pearce.
Mike returns for his first show of 2021 & discusses Roman Reigns facing WWE Official Adam Pearce at the Royal Rumble. Mike also explains why he's frustrated with WWE using Goldberg as Drew McIntyre's next challenger for the WWE Title. Also--Mike reacts to this week's editions of NXT and AEW Dynamite. Plus--Mike pays tribute to the late Brodie Lee, who passed a couple weeks ago.
Mike reacts to the crazy conclusion of AEW Dynamite that saw Kenny Omega win the World Championship with help from Impact's Don Callis. Mike talks about the long term ramifications of this potential huge angle for both organizations. Plus--Mike looks ahead to NXT TakeOver War Games & discusses everything happening on both RAW & SmackDown.
Mike reacts to the captivating storyline involving Roman Reigns and Jey Uso. He explains why it might be the best storyline WWE has done in a decade. Mike also recaps the good and bad from the week on both RAW & SmackDown. Plus--Mike also reacts to NXT's Halloween Havoc and what transpired as part of that event.
Mike reacts to Night One of the WWE Draft and all the massive moves that happened. Mike discusses the New Day splitting up and why he is okay with the faction splitting up. Also--Mike talks about the rest of the uneven night with some questionable moves. And Mike looks ahead to Night Two and what could happen Monday on RAW.
Mike reacts to the most recent episode of Monday Night RAW and explains why the show currently sucks. Also--Mike talks about the state of Friday Night SmackDown and why the show is vastly better than the Red Brand. Plus--Mike reacts to another great NXT TakeOver headlined by a potential match of the year candidate.
Mike talks about SmackDown's surge in the ratings since Roman Reigns' return to the roster. He compares SmackDown to RAW & why the Blue Brand is surging, while the Red Brand is declining. Mike also talks about the state of the Wednesday Wars between NXT and AEW & if NXT could be moving to another night. Plus a recap of some of the best things seen on all four shows.
Mike reacts to WWE Payback and Roman Reigns winning the Universal Championship in the Main Event. Mike explains why we are going to get the best version of Roman going forward. Also Mike reacts to Keith Lee's shocking win over Randy Orton and explains why it's most impactful debut win ever. Plus--Mike talks about the rest of the card and tells you what he thought of the PPV overall.
My interview on FOX Sports Radio talking about the Pac-12's decision to postpone fall sports.
Mike reacts to the ending of Friday Night SmackDown that saw Roman Reigns align with Paul Heyman & Mike explains why he loves the move. Mike also reacts to the biggest headlines coming out of WWE and AEW Television. Plus- Mike previews Sunday's WWE Payback PPV taking place at the WWE ThunderDome.
Mike reacts to WWE SummerSlam and explains why this could be the rare case where a WWE PPV was better than an NXT TakeOver. Mike also dive into the shocking return of Roman Reigns to close the show & what it means going forward. Plus--Mike discusses Keith Lee going to Monday Night RAW & Renee Young bidding farewell to WWE.
Mike reacts to NXT TakeOver XXX and Karrion Kross winning the NXT Title. Mike discusses the injury to Karrion Kross and what it could mean for his title reign. Also--Mike talks about the match between Adam Cole and Pat McAfee & explains why it's one of the best celebrity matches ever. Plus- Mike previews SummerSlam and tells you who is going to walk out WWE & Universal Champion on Sunday night.
Mike is joined by FOX Sports Radio's Jonas Knox to talk about a wide range of topics. Mike and Jonas discuss the parallels between Sports Radio and Pro Wrestling. Also--Jonas gives his thoughts on the Pat McAfee/Adam Cole feud, the current era of wrestling and some of the top stars of the last few months. Plus- Jonas weighs in on if Daniel Cormier will make the jump to WWE.
Mike reacts to WWE's announcement that they will be moving to the "Thunderdome" at the Amway Center in Orlando. Also--Mike discusses a story about Rusev at the height of his popularity in WWE. Plus--Mike gives his biggest takeaways from the go-home edition of Monday Night RAW before SummerSlam.
Mike reacts to this week's edition of Friday Night SmackDown that saw another development in the storyline between Braun Strowman, Alexa Bliss and Bray Wyatt. Mike also shares his thoughts about everything else that happened on the show including Asuka getting a SmackDown Women's Title Shot against Bayley. Plus--Mike reacts to breaking news about WWE reaching a deal for a new location for live events for the foreseeable future.
Mike reacts to the conclusion of Monday Night RAW that saw Randy Orton turn on Ric Flair. Mike discusses the potential roads for the Apex Predator beyond his SummerSlam match with Drew McIntyre. Plus--Mike weighs in Dominick Mysterio's first night as a WWE superstar and tells you why he's in for a great career.
Mike reacts to a bizarre night on Friday Night SmackDown capped off by the debut of the Retribution faction. Mike is skeptical by the debuting faction and how they debuted on television. Also Mike dives into the follow up to the the shocking conclusion of last week's episode involving Alexa Bliss and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt. Plus- Mike reacts to everything that transpired on Friday's show.
Mike recaps AEW Dynamite and WWE NXT from Wednesday Night & highlights the best moments of both shows. Mike focuses on the announcement that Adam Cole will be taking on Pat McAfee at Takeover XXX & what that means for the brand. Also--Mike talks about Jon Moxley's big win over Darby Allin and his upcoming feud with MJF. Plus- Mike explains why NXT is clearly the class of WWE programming right now.
Mike reacts to one of the strangest Monday Night RAW's in recent memory. Mike reacts to Raw Underground and the return of Shane McMahon. Plus, Mike talks about what he liked and didn't like across this week's three hour show. Also--Mike looks ahead to some of the major matches that are coming together at SummerSlam
Mike reacts to the shocking conclusion of Friday Night SmackDown in which "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt attacked Alexa Bliss. Mike discusses the layers this adds to Wyatt's feud with Braun Strowman. Also--Mike dives into the biggest storylines from Friday's show including Big E's push, Sonya Deville's attack on Mandy Rose & Shorty G's Heel turn. Plus--Mike provides an update on the SummerSlam location.
Mike talks about Drew McIntyre's now confirmed SummerSlam match with Randy Orton. He explains why this could be the match & feud of the COVID era of WWE. Mike also dives into Sasha Banks winning the RAW Women's Title and what it mean's for the future of the Women's Division. Plus, Mike reacts to the rest of Monday Night RAW and discusses the rumored location for SummerSlam this year.
Mike gives his thoughts on the Adam Cole/Pat McAfee incident from earlier in the week. Mike explains why this is a huge opportunity for NXT to capitalize on something. Also, Mike reacts to the latest AEW & NXT ratings and what that means for both brands. Plus, Mike shares his biggest takeaways from this week's SmackDown and previews Monday Night RAW. And--pays tribute to the late Regis Philbin.
Mike reacts to a loaded wrestling weekend with both The Horror Show at Extreme Rule & Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary taking place. Mike lobbies for Impact Wrestling and why it deserves to be thought of as one of the premier organizations in the world. And Mike gives his thoughts on the #NaomiDeservesBetter twitter craze.
My full interview on Straight Outta Vegas with Bernie Fratto from July 18th, 2020 on the state of the football season in the Pac-12.
Mike talks about the future plans for Randy Orton and explains why it's best for WWE to have him win the WWE Title at SummerSlam. Also, Mike talks about why Orton winning the title would be good for both Drew McIntyre and Edge. Plus, Mike reacts to a commendable gesture by Kevin Owens & tells you why this week's RAW was a positive sign for the Women's Division.
Mike reacts to Keith Lee's NXT Championship win over Adam Cole at NXT's Great American Bash Event. Mike discusses where both Lee and Cole go from here. Mike also talks about Fyter Fest and the match between Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy. Also--a look at a major SummerSlam rumor and a crazy stipulation for The Horror Show at Extreme Rules
Mike talks about AEW's latest loss to NXT in the ratings and what it means for them going forward. Mike also talks about the WWE Women's Division and a story about Shayna Baszler being pulled from TV. And Mike discusses WWE announcing it's taping schedule for the next two months through SummerSlam.
Mike talks about the future of former Impact Wrestling World Champion Tessa Blanchard and where she might end up. Mike weighs the pros and cons of Blanchard landing in AEW or WWE. Also--Mike shares his thoughts on the very latest surrounding the positive COVID-19 tests at the WWE Performance Center.
Mike returns from a long hiatus to talk about the numerous positive COVID-19 tests that have come up in WWE & what should happen going forward, Also, Mike gives his thoughts on the disturbing allegations going around the world of Pro Wrestling. Plus--Mike weighs in on the "Greatest Wrestling Match" Ever between Randy Orton and Edge.
Mike reacts to Becky Lynch's massive announcement that she is pregnant and will be leaving the WWE. Mike discusses the Money in the Bank PPV and the shocking win by Otis in the Men's Ladder Match. Plus--Mike talks about the major developments from this week's Monday Night RAW.
Mike explains why WWE's terrible ratings since the Performance Center shows started is a sign that fans are just not interested in Live Wrestling right now. He also talks about Cain Velasquez being released from the company.
On this special crossover edition of the show--Mike is joined by Brandon Medina and Dan Sealana of the Down For The Count Podcast on ESPN San Antonio. The guys discuss some of the big topics going on in WWE including the talent releases, Money in the Bank & what is next for wrestling after COVID-19.
Mike pays tribute to the legendary Hall of Fame Ring Announcer Howard Finkel--who passed away on Thursday. Mike also talks about WWE's decision making over the last week...including the massive roster cuts that took place on Wednesday. Plus--some positive news for one of WWE's biggest stars.
Mike talks about the Florida Government ruling that WWE is a "essential business." Also, Mike discusses the latest twist in the Ronda Rousey story that played out on Monday Night Raw. Plus--WWE's next big superstar from UFC could be on it's way to the company in 2021..
Mike reacts to Ronda Rousey doubling down on her comments about WWE & explains why he thinks this is a work. Mike talks about how this could wind up being the biggest women's storyline ever. Also, Mike talks about a WWE employee testing positive for COVID-19 & why they need to shut down operations for the time being.
Mike returns to the air and discusses WWE's decision to resume live shows starting next week, Also, Mike dives into Ronda Rousey's controversial comments about WWE fans. And Mike talks about the Revival being released from the company & why it's the latest example of WWE misusing talent.
Mike reacts to Night Two of WrestleMania 36 and what we saw at the event. Also, Mike talks about why WWE succeeded in accomplishing it's goal this weekend. And Mike discusses why he thinks that WrestleMania should be a two night event going forward & which night was better.
Mike reacts to night one of WrestleMania 36 and gives his overall thoughts on one of the most unique nights in WWE history.
Mike reacts to the news that Roman Reigns is officially out of WrestleMania & how WWE announced the match change on Friday Night Smackdown
Mike looks ahead to WrestleMania 36 and previews all 16 matches that are scheduled to take place over the 2 day special event this weekend.