Author: Mat Men

  • Mat Men: CM Punk is back in AEW

    Mat Men: CM Punk is back in AEW

    Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back for another episode of Mat Men. On Wednesday, former two-time AEW World Champion CM Punk was officially announced for the debut episode of AEW Collision on Saturday, June 17th from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. We talk about what it means for that show and what are…

  • Mat Men: AEW Wembley Stadium sales stunner, WWE Draft fallout

    Mat Men: AEW Wembley Stadium sales stunner, WWE Draft fallout

    Andrew and Rich are back with another packed episode of Mat Men, talking about the latest in professional wrestling. Tickets went on sale for AEW All In at Wembley Stadium in London, and the early numbers are leading to some records for a non-WWE event. WWE held their Draft this past week. We talk about…

  • Mat Men: Is AEW preparing for a CM Punk-led ‘Collision?’

    Mat Men: Is AEW preparing for a CM Punk-led ‘Collision?’

    Andrew & Rich discuss the rumored return of CM Punk to AEW. Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back with another episode of Mat Men Podcast, discussing all the latest in professional wrestling. We have more on the potential return of CM Punk to AEW and the new TV show which looks to be called…

  • Mat Men: Summer of Punk IV, WWE Backlash build

    Mat Men: Summer of Punk IV, WWE Backlash build

    Andrew & Rich talk all the latest news in wrestling. Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back with the latest episode of Mat Men, discussing the latest news in professional wrestling. The big story this week is the rumors of a plan to bring CM Punk back into AEW. Andrew goes into detail as to…

  • Mat Men: A talk with NWA owner Billy Corgan

    Mat Men: A talk with NWA owner Billy Corgan

    Corgan joined the guys on his birthday to talk all about the NWA. Andrew and Rich are back for a very special episode of Mat Men where they are joined by Billy Corgan, owner of the NWA and lead singer of the Smashing Pumpkins. Corgan joined us on his birthday to talk about the upcoming…

  • Mat Men: AEW Revolution fallout, Jey Uso makes his choice

    Mat Men: AEW Revolution fallout, Jey Uso makes his choice

    Andrew breaks some AEW/WBD news as well. This show was recorded on Saturday afternoon. Andrew and Rich are back with another episode of Mat Men, discussing the latest in professional wrestling. Andrew breaks some news about an impending agreement between AEW & Warner Bros. Discovery that will see a new hour-long show coming soon. The…

  • Mat Men: WWE Elimination Chamber & NJPW previews, ROH TV returning

    Mat Men: WWE Elimination Chamber & NJPW previews, ROH TV returning

    The guys also talk the passing of Jerry Jarrett and NJPW Battle in the Valley. Andrew & Rich are back with another episode of the Mat Men podcast. The guys have thoughts on the passing of Jerry Jarrett, his importance to the wrestling business, and his contributions to what modern wrestling looks like. WWE Elimination…

  • Mat Men: Cody’s road to WWE WrestleMania, looking ahead to AEW Revolution

    Mat Men: Cody’s road to WWE WrestleMania, looking ahead to AEW Revolution

    The guys also talk the AEW video game, Jerry Lawler and more. Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back with another episode of Mat Men, discussing all things professional wrestling. On this week’s WWE Raw, Paul Heyman and Cody Rhodes had an all-time promo exchange setting up the main event of this year’s WrestleMania. The…

  • Mat Men: Samoa Joe dominates, WWE signs Dragon Lee, a plea to CM Punk

    Mat Men: Samoa Joe dominates, WWE signs Dragon Lee, a plea to CM Punk

    Andrew & Rich return for their final show of the year. Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back for the last episode of the Mat Men podcast for 2022. This week, FTR’s Dax Harwood made a plea to bring back CM Punk and for everyone to get along. We talked about the scenarios that need to happen…

  • Mat Men: The Bloodline dominates WWE Survivor Series WarGames

    Mat Men: The Bloodline dominates WWE Survivor Series WarGames

    Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back with a special Sunday Mat Men to break down the latest in professional wrestling. We run through Saturday’s WWE Survivor Series WarGames where the big story was Sami Zayn solidifying his stance with The Bloodline by turning on friend/rival Kevin Owens. We talk the women’s WarGame match, which…

  • Mat Men: The Bloodline dominates WWE Survivor Series WarGames

    Mat Men: The Bloodline dominates WWE Survivor Series WarGames

    Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back with a special Sunday Mat Men to break down the latest in professional wrestling. We run through Saturday’s WWE Survivor Series WarGames where the big story was Sami Zayn solidifying his stance with The Bloodline by turning on friend/rival Kevin Owens. We talk the women’s WarGame match, which…

  • Mat Men: The MJF era in AEW begins

    Mat Men: The MJF era in AEW begins

    Andrew and Rich are back for a special Sunday episode of Mat Men, breaking down all the things that happened from the Saturday’s AEW Full Gear. We have a new AEW World champion in MJF as William Regal turned on Jon Moxley to help MJF win. We talk about the match and who will be…

  • Mat Men: WWE Crown Jewel fallout, AEW builds to Full Gear

    Mat Men: WWE Crown Jewel fallout, AEW builds to Full Gear

    Andrew and Rich are back after a two-week break, discussing all the latest news in pro wrestling. The guys talked about the fallout from WWE Crown Jewel which included several mentions of both NJPW and Bullet Club. They gave Logan Paul his verbal flowers and discuss what his ceiling is if he were to commit…

  • Mat Men: Bray Wyatt and Gallows & Anderson return to WWE, AEW’s new titleholder

    Mat Men: Bray Wyatt and Gallows & Anderson return to WWE, AEW’s new titleholder

    After a week away, Andrew and Rich are back with another episode of Mat Men recorded prior to all of Friday night’s action. We discuss last Saturday’s WWE Extreme Rules and, of course, the return of Bray Wyatt at the end of the show. What form will his character take this time and is the…

  • Mat Men: AEW Grand Slam surprises, title changes

    Mat Men: AEW Grand Slam surprises, title changes

    It’s time for a new Mat Men. AEW ran both this week’s Dynamite and Rampage Grand Slam shows in our backyard of Queens, New York, this Wednesday so we give a first-hand perspective of our experience as we discuss the show. Jon Moxley is now a three-time AEW World Champion after defeating Bryan Danielson. We…

  • Mat Men: AEW Grand Slam preview, big WWE announcements

    Mat Men: AEW Grand Slam preview, big WWE announcements

    Andrew Zarian & Rich Stambolian are back with a special episode of Mat Men previewing AEW Grand Slam, plus the latest in WWE. AEW Grand Slam is taking place tonight in our backyard of Queens, New York, at Arthur Ashe Stadium. We break down the card and what matches we are looking forward to the…

  • Mat Men: The post-Vince McMahon WWE era begins, SummerSlam preview

    Mat Men: The post-Vince McMahon WWE era begins, SummerSlam preview

    Andrew and Rich are back for another episode of Mat Men, talking about the latest pro wrestling news. Watch on YouTube above or scroll down to listen for free. Now that Vince McMahon has resigned from WWE, there was a lot of fallout this week, including Paul “Triple H” Levesque being named head of creative…

  • Mat Men: The next generation of wrestling stars has arrived

    Mat Men: The next generation of wrestling stars has arrived

    Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back with another episode of Mat Men, discussing all the latest news in professional wrestling. Just as we were set to record, a story about new allegations against Vince McMahon dropped via a new Wall Street Journal story. We try to break it down and give our thoughts on what…

  • Mat Men: Major Vince McMahon allegations, Sasha Banks WWE release rumors

    Mat Men: Major Vince McMahon allegations, Sasha Banks WWE release rumors

    On this edition of Mat Men, Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back after a week off to bring you the latest in pro wrestling news including what might turn out to be the industry’s biggest story in years. Vince McMahon is being investigated by WWE’s board of directors for allegedly paying hush money to…

  • Mat Men: MJF shoots, DoN aftermath, Hell In a Cell

    Mat Men: MJF shoots, DoN aftermath, Hell In a Cell

    On this special Friday edition of Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back to discuss all the latest from the past week of pro wrestling. The big story of the week was the MJF saga that started with him not showing at AEW Fan Fest and ended with an all-time scathing promo on Dynamite. We…

  • Mat Men: Sasha & Naomi updates, the road to AEW Double or Nothing

    Mat Men: Sasha & Naomi updates, the road to AEW Double or Nothing

    On Thursday’s Mat Men, Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back to talk about all the crazy news over the last week in pro wrestling. The guys get into the latest on Sasha Banks and Naomi’s walkout prior to last Monday’s WWE Raw. Was this just an unprofessional act or is there more at play?…

  • Mat Men: The impact of Bullet Club in pro wrestling

    Mat Men: The impact of Bullet Club in pro wrestling

    Today on Mat Men, Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back for another packed episode. NXT had another round of cuts last week and the guys discuss who the surprises were and how frequent they think these cuts will happen. NJPW had an eventful weekend between the announcement of the Best of the Super Juniors lineup and Wrestling Dontaku…

  • Mat Men: New AEW TNT champ, WWE stadium shows, Hangman vs. Punk

    Mat Men: New AEW TNT champ, WWE stadium shows, Hangman vs. Punk

    Andrew and Rich are back for another packed episode of Mat Men talking about the latest news in pro wrestling. WWE is planning on running more stadium shows going forward and Andrew breaks down their philosophy on why this makes sense. The guys discuss WWE Raw from this week including Randy Orton’s 20th anniversary celebration and what is…

  • Mat Men: WWE WrestleMania 38 aftermath, Samoa Joe’s AEW debut

    Mat Men: WWE WrestleMania 38 aftermath, Samoa Joe’s AEW debut

    Andrew and Rich talk all the news from a busy seven days in wrestling. On a special Friday edition of the Mat Men Podcast, Andrew and Rich are back to talk about one of the busiest weeks in wrestling in years. WrestleMania had its share of surprises including a returning Cody Rhodes, a Steve Austin…

  • Mat Men: WrestleMania week, AEW Dynamite, debuts, more

    Mat Men: WrestleMania week, AEW Dynamite, debuts, more

    The guys are back with another jam-packed episode of Mat Men! It’s WrestleMania week, and all the buzz is around Steve Austin’s return and the potential return of Cody Rhodes. We talk about what we expect to see. Shane McMahon is rumored to be at WrestleMania — does he appear in any way or is…

  • Mat Men: WWE WrestleMania 38 news, Bret Hart to AEW, potential CM Punk title chase

    Mat Men: WWE WrestleMania 38 news, Bret Hart to AEW, potential CM Punk title chase

    Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back for another jam-packed episode of Mat Men. This week, we continue to see the build to WrestleMania 38 as Kevin Owens might have given us the greatest troll job ever. We go into the build itself to his confrontation with Steve Austin and how we think it’s going given the storylines.…

  • Mat Men: St. Patrick’s Day Slam

    Mat Men: St. Patrick’s Day Slam

    We are back for another jam-packed episode! Scott Hall passed away this week due to complications from hip surgery. We reminisce about his career and impact on the business. We also play “what if” on Hall never leaving WWE in 1996. Big E suffered a broken neck in a scary scene on SmackDown, but it…

  • Mat Men: Jeff Hardy is All Elite

    Mat Men: Jeff Hardy is All Elite

    Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back with the latest Mat Men, where they break down the latest news in pro wrestling. We discuss the highlights and all the fallout from Sunday’s AEW Revolution including the surprise appearance of William Regal, Wardlow turning on MJF, and Hangman Page retaining the World title. Wednesday’s Dynamite saw the debut of…

  • Mat Men: Tony Khan purchases ROH

    Mat Men: Tony Khan purchases ROH

    The boys are back together for another jam-packed episode of Mat Men. Rich is back from having a week off as he and Andrew discuss the latest news. Tony Khan revealed his big announcement on last night’s Dynamite, announcing that he has purchased Ring of Honor. What does this mean going forward for both promotions?…

  • Mat Men: WWE Elimination Chamber fallout, a Revolution is coming

    Mat Men: WWE Elimination Chamber fallout, a Revolution is coming

    On Thursday’s Mat Men, the guys have a lot of news to discuss in the world of professional wrestling. With Rich Stambolian off this week, Andrew Zarian brought in a registered Rich lookalike and the host of Fightful’s Overbooked, Joel Pearl. With WWE Elimination Chamber last weekend, we are now on our way to WrestleMania where it’s all…

  • Mat Men: Austin in-ring return, Cody leaves AEW, 400th episode

    Mat Men: Austin in-ring return, Cody leaves AEW, 400th episode

    The boys are back today with the 400th episode of Mat Men! Today, Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian break down all the latest information regarding Cody Rhodes leaving AEW. Will he be going to WWE? All indicators point to yes. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin hasn’t wrestled in 19 years and could be possibly getting ready for an…

  • Mat Men: Open doors, doomsday and gore

    Mat Men: Open doors, doomsday and gore

    Today on Mat Men, Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back once again to discuss all of the latest pro wrestling news and rumors. AEW created a lot of online chatter this week by teasing a major signing while also claiming they would open the “forbidden door.” They did not disappoint as both New Japan’s Jay White and former…

  • Mat Men Podcast: There Goes The Money

    Mat Men Podcast: There Goes The Money

    On this week’s Mat Men, Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian bring you all the latest pro wrestling news and rumors! WWE Royal Rumble was this past Saturday and many are considering it one of the worst ones in recent years. We break down the event and what went wrong. Shane McMahon is officially out of WWE. We have all…

  • Mat Men: A Very Evil Beach Breakhausen

    Mat Men: A Very Evil Beach Breakhausen

    The boys are back with another jam packed episode of Mat Men. The WWE Royal Rumble is this Saturday and there are still some questions to be answered about the show. What big surprises might we get and who will the winners be? Speaking of surprises, WWE is reportedly looking to bring Ronda Rousey back…

  • Mat Men: Welcome Back, Jon Moxley

    Mat Men: Welcome Back, Jon Moxley

    On the latest Mat Men, Rich Stambolian and I are back to talk about the latest news and happenings in pro wrestling. GCW is running their biggest show ever this Sunday in NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom. We run down the card and give thoughts on what it means for them to run that building. This past…

  • Mat Men: The King in Black

    Mat Men: The King in Black

    On the new edition of Mat Men, Andrew and Rich have a lot of news to break down. MLW has filed an antitrust lawsuit against WWE. We have all the latest information on this, including what it could mean for other TV deals. Also, will it even make it to trial? WWE is returning back…

  • Mat Men: Title for title?!

    Mat Men: Title for title?!

    Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back for the first show of 2022. It’s been a wild start to the year with a lot of great pro wrestling. WWE Day 1 didn’t disappoint, and we have all the fallout today on the show. Raw and SmackDown are gearing into WrestleMania season and things are…

  • Mat Men: The best & worst of pro wrestling in 2021

    Mat Men: The best & worst of pro wrestling in 2021

    The following is a free show. Just click below to listen. On a special Saturday Mat Men, 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 attended some shows ourselves including both WWE SummerSlam…

  • Mat Men: That’s a wrap for 2021

    Mat Men: That’s a wrap for 2021

    2021 is over and we end it with a bang on this week’s Mat Men! 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 details of Wednesday’s release of Toni Storm from WWE. AEW Dynamite ended its run on…

  • WOL: Cody wins TNT title, wrestling in January

    WOL: Cody wins TNT title, wrestling in January

    Today on Wrestling Observer Live Andrew Zarian is joined by Denise Salcedo to discuss all the happenings in the world of pro wrestling. Andrew and Denise break down Cody’s win of the TNT Championship this past Friday on Rampage. They also discuss WWE’s post-Christmas MSG House show and how the ticket sales have been impacted…

  • Mat Men: Undisputed in AEW

    Mat Men: Undisputed in AEW

    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 on-screen debut and reunite with Bobby Fish and Adam Cole. Where does this leave the Young Bucks? Who else could be next? NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa challenges Bron Breakker at New Year’s…

  • Mat Men: Winter is Here!

    Mat Men: Winter is Here!

    Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich bring you all the news and happenings from this past week. Kevin Owens has re-signed with WWE for another three years and we have all the latest details. Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly have not re-signed and are possibly headed to AEW. We also discuss those from ROH…

  • Mat Men: MJF’s homecoming

    Mat Men: MJF’s homecoming

    It’s time for another edition of Mat Men. NXT WarGames was this past Sunday and we discuss all the fallout from the show. Who were the big stars and what does the future hold for the old guard? Are Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly done in WWE NXT? Both were left lying this week as a…

  • Mat Men: Get the Table!

    Mat Men: Get the Table!

    On the latest Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back with all of this week’s pro wrestling news, rumors and opinions. WWE Raw took place at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York, Monday. On paper, it was a really strong card but it did execute the way we hoped? AEW Dynamite saw both CM…

  • Mat Men: The Egg, Seth Rollins attacked, WWE Survivor Series recap

    Mat Men: The Egg, Seth Rollins attacked, WWE Survivor Series recap

    Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back on this Thanksgiving eve. The guys go into detail on this past Sunday’s WWE Survivor Series and what happened with the show, how good the Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch match was, and Roman Reigns beating Big E clean. Andrew has some more information on why The Rock…

  • Mat Men: WWE Survivor Series preview, AEW Full Gear aftermath

    Mat Men: WWE Survivor Series preview, AEW Full Gear aftermath

    On Thursday’s Mat Men, Andrew and Rich break down all that happened at AEW Full Gear and what it means for the company over the next few months as Kenny Omega steps away to heal up and Hangman Page begins his reign as the company’s new champion.  Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite was a great show and was the start of a lot…

  • Mat Men Podcast: Full speed to AEW Full Gear

    Mat Men Podcast: Full speed to AEW Full Gear

    Today on Mat Men, Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian are back to discuss all of this week’s biggest pro wrestling news ahead of AEW Full Gear this Saturday. Last week, WWE released a large amount of talent and some of the reasons for the releases will surprise you. We do a deep dive into this and what it…

  • Mat Men Podcast: Will Ring of Honor return?

    Mat Men Podcast: Will Ring of Honor return?

    On the Thursday edition of 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 operations at the end of the year with a planned April 2022 return during WrestleMania weekend. But, many are wondering if ROH will return. Will they?…

  • Mat Men Podcast: The Friday Night War

    Mat Men Podcast: The Friday Night War

    On Thursday’s Mat Men, the boys are back with some news as Andrew Zarian has a big announcement that will change things for the podcast. On Friday, AEW Rampage and WWE SmackDown will be going head to “headish” which officially begins the Friday Night War. With both shows having big cards planned, how will both shows do…

  • Mat Men Podcast: Who is where after the WWE Draft?

    Mat Men Podcast: Who is where after the WWE Draft?

    On a special edition of Mat Men recorded Tuesday, Andrew and Rich break down this past week’s WWE Draft that saw several names switching brands, several names staying put and some interesting NXT call-ups. Plus, we talk about all the latest happenings from Raw and SmackDown including home invasions, extortion and even attempted murder!  Also, AEW…

  • Mat Men Podcast: The new rise of pro wrestling?

    Mat Men Podcast: The new rise of pro wrestling?

    Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich break down all the week’s pro wrestling news and rumors.  WWE 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…

  • Mat Men Podcast: Big changes for WWE, NXT, and AEW

    Mat Men Podcast: Big changes for WWE, NXT, and AEW

    Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back with all this week’s pro wrestling news, rumors, and opinions. WWE was at MSG on Friday — and so were we! We break down our really awesome experience with the WWE crew.  Big E won the WWE Championship on Monday by cashing in his Money in the Bank…

  • Mat Men Podcast: Yes! To AEW All Out BAY BAY

    Mat Men Podcast: Yes! To AEW All Out BAY BAY

    On the Thursday edition of Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back to tell you all about their fun weekend in Chicago for All Out along with the Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online crew. Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole and Ruby Soho all debuted on Sunday, but is it possible that more free agents are on the way? We…

  • Mat Men Podcast: CM Punk is All Elite

    Mat Men Podcast: CM Punk is All Elite

    On the Thursday edition of Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back from their trip to Las Vegas and have a lot of awesome stories, plus the latest pro wrestling news and rumors. CM Punk’s official debut in AEW was a success and we have all the latest on his future with the company including some…

  • Mat Men Podcast: Summer of pro wrestling

    Mat Men Podcast: Summer of pro wrestling

    On a Tuesday edition of Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are getting ready for their WWE SummerSlam Vegas trip and we have all the latest news and rumors going into this blockbuster event on Saturday night. Some of the other topics from the show: We cover the latest NXT rumors and break down facts from fiction.…

  • Mat Men Podcast: WWE/AEW on a ‘Rampage’ of hirings and firings

    Mat Men Podcast: WWE/AEW on a ‘Rampage’ of hirings and firings

    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 recent NXT cuts, the rumors are swirling regarding the changes coming to NXT. We talk about possible call-ups, who is calling the shots, and what the networks think…

  • Mat Men: WWE cuts keep coming

    Mat Men: WWE cuts keep coming

    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…

  • Mat Men Podcast: Are CM Punk & Bryan Danielson both AEW-bound?

    Mat Men Podcast: Are CM Punk & Bryan Danielson both AEW-bound?

    Today on Mat Men, we are packed with a lot of news: Andrew and Rich discuss the possible signing of Daniel Bryan and CM Punk to AEW. Is this a game changer if either or both happens? How will this make WWE pivot their plans? What would be the timetable for their debuts?  Money in…

  • Mat Men Podcast: The end of the WWE ThunderDome era

    Mat Men Podcast: The end of the WWE ThunderDome era

    On the Tuesday edition of Mat Men, Andrew and Rich break down all things pro wrestling. Paul Orndorff passed away at the age of 71 and we discuss his career and impact on the game. Just how important was he to Hulk Hogan’s successs and why was he so underrated? Monday marked the final WWE Raw…

  • Mat Men: Malakai Black is All Elite

    Mat Men: Malakai Black is All Elite

    Today on Mat Men, the guys are back with some big stories after a week off. With this past Tuesday being the 25th Anniversary of the nWo, we take a look back at how that one moment changed the business and what it might have looked like if the nWo never formed. Malakai Black is All Elite…

  • Mat Men: Hot Wrestling Summer

    Mat Men: Hot Wrestling Summer

    Note: This show was recorded prior to Friday’s WWE releases. Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back with all of this week’s pro wrestling news, rumors and results! HIAC was this past Sunday and we got to see four matches over the course of three shows. Why did WWE Hell in a Cell matches on…

  • Mat Men: Samoa Joe is BACK!

    Mat Men: Samoa Joe is BACK!

    Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich break down all of this week’s pro wrestling news and rumors! Samoa Joe is back in NXT – has it changed anything? 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…

  • Mat Men Podcast: WWE all in for SummerSlam in Las Vegas

    Mat Men Podcast: WWE all in for SummerSlam in Las Vegas

    Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich break down all of 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…

  • Mat Men Podcast: WWE firings, AEW DoN fallout, SummerSlam news

    Mat Men Podcast: WWE firings, AEW DoN fallout, SummerSlam news

    This podcast is free. Just click the red button below to listen. This week on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back with a lot of news. More WWE talent releases were announced Wednesday and some of the names are shocking. Andrew has the details and fills us in if there is more to come.  Andrew…

  • Mat Men Podcast: WWE SummerSlam in Las Vegas, Cena’s apology

    Mat Men Podcast: WWE SummerSlam in Las Vegas, Cena’s apology

    Today on Mat Men, Rich and Andrew are back with some big stories. WWE SummerSlam returns to Las Vegas this August and we have some big news surrounding it. John Cena had to post an apology video to China for referring to Taiwan as a country. How will this impact WWE and his current plans? WWE has…

  • Mat Men podcast: Fans back in July at MITB, AEW on TBS, more

    Mat Men podcast: Fans back in July at MITB, AEW on TBS, more

    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.  Several on-air talent were release from…

  • Mat Men podcast: It was Blood & Guts

    Mat Men podcast: It was Blood & Guts

    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 & Guts match on Wednesday’s 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…

  • Mat Men: Who is the future of AEW?

    Mat Men: Who is the future of AEW?

    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 titles will he be adding to his collection? Monday Night Raw has become increasingly harder to watch every week. Andrew…

  • Mat Men Podcast: NXT vs. AEW unopposed

    Mat Men Podcast: NXT vs. AEW unopposed

    On the latest Mat Men Podcast, Andrew and Rich discuss the first week of unopposed AEW and NXT shows. How did they do and which one was the better show? We break it down for you including:  How the NXT women’s division came full circle with a big reunion and Triple H is gloating  Mike Tyson officially…

  • Mat Men: Did Stand & Deliver night one deliver?

    Mat Men: Did Stand & Deliver night one deliver?

    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…

  • Mat Men: Go-home to WrestleMania 37

    Mat Men: Go-home to WrestleMania 37

    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…

  • Mat Men: A bloody good time to be a wrestling fan

    Mat Men: A bloody good time to be a wrestling fan

    Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich break down Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite and NXT and which was the better show. AEW had a hell of a show (that Thunder Rosa vs. Britt Baker main event!) while NXT gutted through due to the depleted roster because of the latest COVID-19 outbreak. Will this impact NXT TakeOver and if…

  • Mat Men Podcast: Is Andrade leaving WWE?

    Mat Men Podcast: Is Andrade leaving WWE?

    On this week’s 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, but is WWE willing to lose him and what does this mean for his fiance Charlotte Flair? WWE is putting tickets on sale for…

  • Mat Men Podcast: We’re on the road to AEW Revolution

    Mat Men Podcast: We’re on the road to AEW Revolution

    On a new Mat Men Podcast, Andrew and Rich have all the latest wrestling news including a discussion about their news 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 for Revolution Wednesday as we finally got to…

  • Mat Men: No longer Undisputed

    Mat Men: No longer Undisputed

    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 Fastlane. Will he hold the title going into Wrestlemania or will he be a transitional champion? Meanwhile, Roman Reigns vs Edge is set for Wrestlemania. Should Edge be the…

  • Mat Men: Exploding barbed wire deathmatch coming to AEW

    Mat Men: Exploding barbed wire deathmatch coming to AEW

    On today’s Mat Men podcast, Andrew and Rich discuss all the latest news from the last week. We discuss NXT TakeOver from Sunday, including what is next for Finn Balor’s title. We also talk about what happened with Kyle O’Reilly following NXT on Wendesday. We also have a preview of this Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view…

  • Mat Men Podcast: NXT TakeOver Vengeance Day preview

    Mat Men Podcast: NXT TakeOver Vengeance Day preview

    On this week’s free episode of the Mat Men podcast, Andrew and Rich are joined by Harry Terjanian to break down this Sunday’s NXT TakeOver Vengeance Day event. Yes, the match lineup is amazing but will it live up to expectations? We say YES! The door is officially open! Also on the show: AEW had a historic…

  • Mat Men: AEW and NJPW are working together

    Mat Men: AEW and NJPW are working together

    Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich have a lot of news to discuss! The Royal Rumble was this past Sunday 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 eomen’s Rumble…

  • Mat Men: Who wins the Royal Rumble on Sunday?

    Mat Men: Who wins the Royal Rumble on Sunday?

    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…

  • Mat Men podcast: Omega vs. The Young Bucks?

    Mat Men podcast: Omega vs. The Young Bucks?

    Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are joined by Kyle Davis to discuss all the latest pro wrestling news and TV.  In addition to breaking down all the shows this week, the guys tackle what to expect as we head into WrestleMania season, possible locations for WWE shows after Wrestlemania, and what difficulties they…

  • Mat Men Podcast: Triple H vs. Randy Orton in 2021?

    Mat Men Podcast: Triple H vs. Randy Orton in 2021?

    This week on Mat Men, we discuss the return of Triple H to WWE Raw and where he possibly disappeared to during his fight with Randy Orton that closed the show. Also, is Eddie Kingston a main event player? What’s the future of Ricochet and others with contracts coming up? Andrew enlightens us on what the timeline…

  • Mat Men podcast: Bullet Club reunion?

    Mat Men podcast: Bullet Club reunion?

    Welcome to the first episode of the Mat Men Podcast on Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online~! We kick things off with a discussion about this year’s Wrestle Kingdom NJPW show — an amazing night of pro wrestling with a few questions left to answer, one being the future of Jay White. Andrew and Rich also break down…