20x20 Crew: Recent Episodes
Matt and Joe
The boys dissect AEW's All Out post event media scrum where CM Punk decided to verbally assault Colt Cabana, Hangman Adam Page, Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks before getting into a backstage altercation.
The boys discuss AEW and NJPW's co-branded Forbidden Door show and the expansion of talent-sharing in professional wrestling currently. Freddie Prinze Jr. wants to start a wrestling promotion, Ryback has words about Vince McMahon's whore of a mother and Cody Rhodes wants the REAL title. While there is plenty of creativity flowing through the industry it all sounds Great On Paper.
The boys come back from their holiday hiatus with twenty of the hottest topics in pro wrestling.
The boys discuss wrestlers getting fired, angles being pulled and championships being unretired. After all the rigamarole it just seems like it was all for nothing.
The boys discuss WWE Extreme Rules 2021, Bobby Lashley's voice and NXT 2.0. They also fantasy book Finn Balor's future and what it would be like to have a different booking team in AEW. Ideas are flying anywhere and everywhere.
The boys elaborate on Big E's Money In The Bank cash-in, WWE's mass exodus of talent and the return of the Best Bout Machine. Oh; there's also G1 31 going on while Bobby Fish signs with MLW. It's just a whole lotta shit.
The boys talk CM Punk's return, Ric Flair's return to the NWA and just how Ultra Special pro wrestling is today.
The boys discuss WWE's QUEEN of the Ring Tournament, NWA's Empower pay-per-view AND they fantasy book the first all-female stable in AEW! It's Episode 121! Come Get Your Fun!
The boys review WWE's Money In The Bank Pay-Per-View 2021; emanating from the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX. PLUS: The Boogie Woogie Man, HIMSELF, babysits in the boys' back yard! Episode 120 is an Adventure In Babysitting! DADDY!
The boys discuss the reintroduction of live crowds to wrestling programming and the possibility of sweetening the television/streaming broadcasts going forward. They say wrestling is a a dance and it's once that always seems to go two steps forward and three steps back.
The boys talk about all the WWE talent cuts, Shingo Takagi's NJPW reign, Lio Rush's mental health and whether or not Kenny Omega can stay healthy enough to become the super mega mega man.
The boys talk AEW Blood and Guts and weigh the booking decisions made by the company while fantasy booking Dusty Rhodes in AEW. Anthony Ogogo is ANOgo.
The boys talk the importance of the AEW and Impact/TNA title-versus-title situation and putting a title on Tom Lawlor. Also: ratings 'wars' and the Ruthless Aggression era. IT was Garbage then; Garbage Now.
The boys talk NXT Takeover: Stand and Deliver but, also Wrestlemania 37 AND Impact Wrestling Rebellion fantasy booking! Episode 115 is Understood and Under Delivered!
The March 2020 edition of 20x20x20. The boys shoot on twenty questions/topics from around the pro-wrestling world. in volume 5, there's no pussy-footin' around!
The boys discuss AEW Revolution 2021 and try to figure what the hell is going on with the promotion.
The boys talk about The Forbidden Door and why exactly the partnership between AEW and Impact so lop-sided. We've been everywhere...except for Ipswitch, Illinois.
The boys are back with their monthly shoot session. Twenty Questions by the 20 x 20 Ring Crew. It's 20 x 20 x 20 Volume 4!
The boys review WWE's Royal Rumble 2021 and Impact's Hard To Kill events. They also bid farewell to an old friend. Remember, if you're going to rumble, Rumble Right.
The boys talk WrestleKingdom 15, Hard to Kill and the Royal Rumble. Remember boys and girls it's all about Substance and Style.
The boys end the year 2020 with a review to close things out and put that awful year behind pro wrestling.
The boys shoot another set of questions involving hot topics in pro wrestling including things like what celebrity match would get over today, Sting's AEW debut and Kenny Omega's Impact debut. It's volume 3 of the 20 x 20 x 20. We're all DOOMED!
The boys discuss the in-fighting between WWE brands (Neener Neener), the importance of Zelina Vega's firing on the industry and Matt Classic's favorite wrestling video games including news about the AEW's inaugural video game title.
The Boys discuss WWE's Hell In A Cell and help rank the 10 worst ROH World Champions. When you have an 'I Quit' match in a cage it's like putting Gummy Bears and sprinkles on your yogurt.
The boys tackle 20 more questions dealing with pro wrestling topics from around the world.
The boys discuss the futures of such wrestlers as Andrade and Aleister Black as the WWE continues to make questionable decisions to counter AEW.
The boys talk new heights in the death of kayfabe, people losing eyes, puking oatmeal and booking yourself out of super stardom.
The boys celebrate one hundred episodes by debunking myths about Vince McMahon burying WCW talent. Episode 100 is Mythbusters (Booking Edition).
The boys explore 'Cancel Culture' in the wrestling business amidst a plethora of allegations tied to the #SpeakOut movement, racism and politics.
The boys bashed the ramifications of Tessa Blanchard parting as a World Champion and discuss the Great American Bash vs. Fyter Fest showdown.
The boys are back after a Coronavirus-induced hiatus. They talk the #SpeakOut movement and other ways professional wrestling has had to change with the times.
The boys analyze the COVID-19 effects on pro wrestling. Discussions on WWE's Wrestlemania 36, WWE Hall of Fame and an alternative look at the nWo with the Macho Man. Can you imagine the nWo being run by A Madman Like That?
The boys talk Wrestlemania Season amidst Super Showdown events and the potential of Matt Riddle vs. Brock Lesnar. Episode 095 is Purplish Red.
The Boys fantasy book Brock Lesnar at the behest of fans plus discuss the revival of the ROH Pure Championship.
The boys do a watch-a-long episode with the 2020 edition of WWE's Royal Stumble...err...Rumble.
The boys discuss Tessa Blanchard and her new situation as Heavyweight/World Champ AND everything that changes with her newfound success. Also: the coolest shit we've seen this week!
The Good Brothers tournament finishes up round one. The boys bid farewell to the legendary Jushin Thunder Liger and simply say Arigato (Gozaimashita).
The boys preview NJPW's Wrestlekingdom 14 and continue the Good Brothers Tournament. It's THAT type of shit!
The boys talk about NXT: Takeover Chicago 2019 and Survivor Series 2019. They also explore the differences between Stone Cold Stevie Austin and Becky Lynch's runs respectively (a couple two tree times). Good Brothers tournament continues!
The boys talk about the ACH (Jordan Myles)/WWE relationship, the first round of the Good Brothers tournament and talent trading: it's a beautiful thing.
The boys talk about Impact's decision to book Tessa Blanchard against Sami Calihan for the Impact Heavyweight Championship, a little bit of WrestleKingdom and also try to figure how fans perceive AEW's unsanctioned matches as too extreme. Episode 087 is live and it is not like Seth Rollin's curb stomp (weak sauce).
The boys run down AEW's Full Gear and discuss Ring of Honor's problems after the exodus of The Elite. It's episode 086: Full Frontal. It's November and don't forget to wear pants.
The boys talk perspective and individualism in products like NWA Powerrr and AEW Dynamite as they set themselves apart from traditional products like WWE. Let this be a lesson from the boys: stick to your guns.
The boys discuss the 'new' Smackdown on FOX, a looming dark horse in NWA Powerrr and the first round of the Good Brothers Tournament! It's Episode 084: Give Them What They Want!!
The boys discuss a wild 24 hours in pro wrestling. Father and son quit. But BROTHERS get fired! This could be ROH's dumb luck! Either way, their new champ proclaims NOTHING HAPPENS UNLESS HE SAYS SO! Episode 083: No Pasar Nada!
The boys discuss AEW vs. NXT strategies, Impact Wrestling's move to Friday nights against Smackdown and competitive wrestling television programming in general. The boys also highlight the tag teams for the Brothers of Wrestling fantasy tournament. Buckle up because we're going back to back to back!
The boys discuss the state of Ring of Honor and where the hell Marty Scurll may end up leaving to. Nevermind PCO and the rest of Villain Enterprises. It's Episode 080: R No H! Officially on Podcoin!
The boys discuss the results of AEW's All Out event, NXT UK's Takeover Cardiff results and horrible promos by Albert Del Rio and Tito Ortiz. Officially on the Podcoin app.
The boys preview NXT UK: Takeover Cardiff 2019 and AEW's All Out. Officially on the Podcoin app.
The boys discuss the New Japan Pro Wrestling's Super J Cup after it's three-year hiatus and Jim Ross being in his element again especially after AEW signed Tony Schiavone. He's back in the saddle. Officially on the Podcoin app.
The boys discuss the finale of NJPW's 29th G-1 Tournament and it was...Impeccable. Shibata is PISSED, Austin Theory signs with NXT and all things SummerSlam. Officially on the Podcoin app.
Joe is going to get shot by Harley Race. He's ready and waiting. The boys share the results of the third and final rounds of their inaugural King of Kings tournament. Officially on the Podcoin app.
Joe accidentally snorts espresso. Matt is babysitting chinchillas. The boys share the results of thesecond round for their inaugural King of Kings tournament. Officially on the Podcoin app.
The boys share the results of the first round for their inaugural King of Kings tournament.
The boys talk AEW's Fight For The Fallen event as Matt attended, the Evolve 10th Anniversary show and the beginning of the 29th G1 tournament in NJPW. Brackets are decided for the first King of Kings fantasy tournament. Officially on the Podcoin app.
The boys try to figure out why in the hell someone brought a giant head poster of half-Okada-half-Cena to the G-1 show in Dallas while previewing Evolve's 10th Anniversary show and the fallout from Impact! Wrestling's Slammiversary 2019. Does Tessa Blanchard get all the belts? Who invited the guy with the giant head poster of half-Okada-half-Cena? It's a tough question!
The boys discuss Undertaker's twilight years and whether or not his presence still draws enough ticket sales.
The boys discuss the effects of John Moxley on today's wrestling scene and NJPW's coveted G-1 tournament.
The boys comment and breakdown WWE's Super Showdown from Saudi Arabia; more specifically the main event while basking in the awe that was NJPW's Best of the Super Juniors' tournament.
The boys try not to talk about the greatness of AEW while trying to figure out why wrestlers are spitting on fans. It's all about the spit take.
The boys discuss storytelling in pro wrestling and sports entertainment; what works and what doesn't. But, don't be confused. There is always a story to be told.
The boys discuss the internal breakdown of the WWE with the involvement of FOX and USA networks. How much control does Vince still have? What will happen with the company now that AEW has a TV deal? Cody says thank you. We say: always forward and never backward.
The boys discuss the relevancy of gimmicks and characters in pro wrestling and sports entertainment; the prestige if you will.
The boys go in-depth on the WWE's Superstar Shake-up/Draft and run down the 2019 NWA Crockett Cup card.
Better referees at Warrior Wrestling, a G1 Supercard main event that doesn't involve Yoshi Hashi and a New Japan Cup with more participants; be careful what you wish for.
The boys discuss too many NJPW Cup entrants and too many cooks in the WWE's booking kitchen; especially Jeff Jarrett.
The boys erase a legacy, or two when posed with the task of completely eliminating either The Undertaker, Ric Flair, Triple H or Stone Cold Steve Austin's career from the universe.
Matt's back after a two-week vacation. The boys discuss AEW's inaugural show, the ROH/NJPW G-1 Supercard show and the current state of the WWE.
The boys celebrate the 20th anniversary of WWF's In Your House: St. Valentine's Day Massacre 1999.
The boys celebrate their first anniversary with a Supershow! The topic? It's the man who brought them to the show: Hulk Hogan. Episode #050 complete with super-fan DarkSideStudio Owner Paul Daniels.
The boys talk rough housing as kids and mull over WWE's 2019 Royal Rumble pay-per-view.
Fan request! We answer the question: Was the nWo angle ripped off from a Japanese company?
The boys start off 2019 with news of Wrestlekingdom 13 and the brand-new All Elite Wrestling promotion. Oh, and Hiroshi Tanahashi doesn't like gaijin.
The boys reflect on the state of Starrcade by revisiting WCW Starrcade 1991: Lethal Lottery Battle Bowl.
Part two of the qualifying matches for our 2018 Sole Survivor Series Fantasy Tournament.
Part one of the qualifying matches for our 2018 Sole Survivor Series Fantasy Tournament.
We discuss WWE's Crown Jewel fallout, rumors of a new company involving Chris Jericho and Jim Ross plus the ever-changing landscape of current pro wrestling.
Fan request! What If...Shawn Michaels never got hurt in January of 1998? This is part one of two.
The boys discuss WWE's Crown Jewel show and their Super Showdown show. They also address the growing pains of New Japan Pro Wrestling and why they need War Games.T They're going through changes.
Shawn Michaels is set to make a comeback (even if it is for one more match). David Arquette is trying to be a wrestler. Degeneration X and the Brothers of Destruction are going to come back too! What the hell is going on in wrestling?!
The boys discuss Brie Bella's constant botching and the current state of inter-gender wrestling. Also: a final salute to Matt Hardy.
The boys bring you another taste of The Following Contest by fantasy booking the New Japan Pro Wrestling roster against that of the WWE
The boys analyze Jim Cornett's advice to Ring of Honor and mull over Vince McMahon's decision to bring back managers; all while watching CMLL's 85th anniversary show.
The boys discuss All In numbers and apparently Farm and Fleet has live chickens for sale.
A review of SummerSuck...we mean...SummerSlam 2018 and the entire weekend including that SICK kick from Adam Cole! Plus, the All In crew is still not going to the WWE.
The boys revisit Evolve 100 and Progress Wrestling's first ever Chicago visit. Plus: an All-in update.
The boys talk the 'evolution' of (WWE) Women's wrestling and the art of selling (or not selling) with a mask on and it's overall affect on performance.
The boys are not happy about Keith Lee, Matt Riddle and other Indy Stars being signed by the WWE (all while clearing up working schedules of Non-WWE Stars).
The boys discuss the NJPW G1 Climax 28 and respective civil wars between the Bullet Club, the Hart Family and Hulk Hogan/WWE.
The boys discuss the rebirth of talent trading, sexual harassment allegations against Jay Lethal and the NJPW G-1 Climax.
The boys talk about the WWE taking Madison Square Garden away from Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling.
We celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the WWF 1998 King of the Ring featuring the infamous Hell in a Cell match between Mankind (Mick Foley) and The Undertaker.
The boys discuss the WWE using Kenny Omega for their benefit and how pro wrestlers from other non-WWE organizations are changing the world that is professional wrestling.
A preview of NJPW Dominion 2018 and the boys await the final result of a year-long fantasy booking.
The boys take on the 25th Annual NJPW Best of the Super Juniors (BSOJ) Tournament, Chris Jericho vs. Tetsuya Naito at Dominion and why Ronda Rousey vs. Nia Jax is bad booking. It's all about poo...ls and pennies.
The boys discuss the 8 months in WWF/WWE history where the Intercontinental championship was abolished.
With Sami Callahan doing dastardly heel things and the WWE Women's roster on the bench, the boys take a look at the role of traditional heels and revolutionary women in pro wrestling today.
The boys discuss the fallout of Wrestlemania weekend and the importance of rivalries (or lack there of).
After almost three years of being in forced retirement stemming from multiple concussions, the American Dragon Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) is back in the 20 x 20!
Bonus episode celebrating the twenty year anniversary of Wrestlemania XIV (14) spotlighting Stone Cold Steve Austin's first heavyweight championship.
Want to use a WWE Hall of Famer's name in Wrestlemania? Cool! Just make sure she's not into PROSTITUTION. The boys discuss the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame inductees and the company's Hall of Shame in general because hey, it's Wrestlemania season!
The boys talk ALL IN being announced in Chicago, Brock Lesnar shitting on the business and the women's wrestling resurgence. The question of the week: how important are titles and championships in the business today?
We discuss WWE's Elimination Chamber 2018 including the women's first ever Elimination Chamber match and why the men's sucked so hard...like Braun Stroman...because he doesn't do enough cardio. We also take a look at New Japan Pro Wrestling's next U.S. offering (Strong-style Evolved) and checking in on just how fine the Bullet Club really is.
Say It Aint So Part 2! What do you get when you hire a former, high profile mixed martial artist who has had little-to-no training in sports entertainment then stick her in the middle of a wrestling ring (on pay-per-view) among both of your women's champions and the newest number one contender? On the other side of that coin, what do you get when you and your club just lose a title and start to argue with one another over who should be running said club? We'll save you the suspense. You get AWKWARD; a WHOLE LOT OF AWKWARD. This episode is a two-parter folks. Due to scheduling conflicts Joe sat down with Matt and Mr. Wrestling Six on two separate occasions to discuss the 2018 WWE Royal Rumble and its future implications. We discuss what the future holds for both Rumble winners and, of course, 'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey. Say that three times fast. But wait, that's not all! We also head over to Japan to talk about why Cody can't place nice with Kenny Omega. Or is that Kenny Omega can't play nice with Cody? Or is it that 'Hangman" Adam Page doesn't belong challenging 'Switchblade' Jay White so quickly? Whatever! Nevermind! The Bullet Club is FINE!
What do you get when you hire a former, high profile mixed martial artist who has had little-to-no training in sports entertainment then stick her in the middle of a wrestling ring (on pay-per-view) among both of your women's champions and the newest number one contender? On the other side of that coin, what do you get when you and your club just lose a title and start to argue with one another over who should be running said club? We'll save you the suspense. You get AWKWARD; a WHOLE LOT OF AWKWARD.
This episode is a two-parter folks. Due to scheduling conflicts Joe sat down with Matt and Mr. Wrestling Six on two separate occasions to discuss the 2018 WWE Royal Rumble and its future implications. We discuss what the future holds for both Rumble winners and, of course, 'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey. Say that three times fast. But wait, that's not all! We also head over to Japan to talk about why Cody can't place nice with Kenny Omega. Or is that Kenny Omega can't play nice with Cody? Or is it that 'Hangman" Adam Page doesn't belong challenging 'Switchblade' Jay White so quickly? Whatever! Nevermind! The Bullet Club is FINE!
Our first episode ever; literally. Join Matt and Joe (plus the ever elusive and mysterious Modern Day Mahtharphuckar Mr. Wrestling Six as they discuss generational gaps in professional wrestling and sports entertainment fandom with specific focus on Hulkamania. Can you, yourself say that if you were growing up in the midst of 1980’s WWF action that you wouldn’t have been sucked into being a Hulkamaniac?