Celebrate Wrestling - McGuire on Wrestling

It was a heavy and emotional week for wrestling fans as we process recent losses.  The entire wrestling community shared stories and memories of fallen colleagues, and many came together to pay tribute. In addition to the sudden passing of "Pac", Benjamin Satterley, the Canadian scene in particular is remembering Eddie Osbourne, a BC based wrestler whose reach went across our country. Still, wrest...

This week, Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis go over the past week in wrestling, including the tragic passing of AEW star, Pac.  The guys talk about the tributes that happened throughout the week, including the special edition of Dynamite and more. Also, the build to WWE Money in the Bank is heating up, and the guys are actually... impressed! Up for discussion in The Alternate Scenario: The BEST...

We begin this week's edition of McGuire on Wrestling with a sad and tragic developing story. Benjamin Satterley, known to wrestling fans around the world as both "The Man That Gravity Forgot, Neville", and as "The Bastard, PAC", was announced as passed away at the age of 40, less than 24 hours after he opened AEW's latest Pay Per View in a match against Andrade El Idolo. Little details are known a...

It's AEW ALL OUT NIGHT... DAY... Whatever! The Greeks are looking forward to the only thing in wrestling keeping their interest at this time - AEW's ALL OUT from Chicago! The guys also dive into the top 10 from this year's Pro Wrestling Illustrated PWI 500, the current WWE Title picture, and of course give their rundown of the week as only they can!

The common theme is that there is just SO much wrestling to pay attention to these days, so how do companies stand out among the noise? In a small city in Southern Alberta, Canada, one such company did just that.  Pure Power Wrestling, in Lethbridge Alberta, hosted the first (what many believe) non WWE/NWA/AEW/WCW affiliated "War Games" style matches in its proper form.  Last week we talked about...

This week, the gWo have some bones to pick with weekly TV from both major North American wrestling companies.  Mitch and Dimitri try their best to walk you through Raw, SmackDown and Dynamite from what outside of Monday in Mexico, could be seen as a lackluster week in programming. Also, the guys give their thoughts specifically on Roman Reigns v. Penta, wrestlers getting big matches in their home...

Finding moments that make wrestling fans realize there are real people behind the characters we watch can sometimes be difficult.  In a time where there's more wrestling than ever to watch, sometimes the simplest base emotions are what stick out. This past week, All Elite Wrestling gave fans the chance to forget about wrestling wars, and focus on two very special individuals - one lost too soon, a...

AEW and WWE have had some very different looking weeks on TV between PPVs and PLEs, but some of the wildest things that happened in the last week have the Greeks talking all about that and more! From Royce Keys and crew committing vehicular arson, to a heartfelt edition of AEW, and a new WWE champion in Sami Zayn, there's been a lot to look at, and the guys do so as only they can! Plus, in this we...

Few wrestling stars hold a place in the lexicon of fans from today and decades ago as well as Jake "The Snake" Roberts. While his successes and struggles have been well documented, join Stefan Bennet this week as we look back at some of the paths Jake's wrestling career took him down.  Far more than a tale of redemption, Jake's career also serves as a great demonstration of how an enduring familia...

In this bonus podcast, meet Winnipeg's AJ Sanchez.  For over two decades, AJ has gone from being caught in a tumultuous local scene, to being able to travel to different parts of the world. Universally recognized as one of the best "big men" in Canada, Sanchez also heads the Elite Wrestling Academy - one of the most consistent training facilities in Central Canada. In this sit down, AJ and Mike Mc...

It was a sad weekend for fans of several generations of professional wrestling as 3 names from different eras passed almost simultaneously. Longtime wrestler turned promoter Jerry Oates, well known to the Georgia area, legendary Memphis wrestler "Superstar" Bill Dundee, and active wrestler and musician, Andy "The Butcher" Williams were lost over the weekend. This week in the 5 Count, Mike covers:...

The Greeks are back together after a loaded week of wrestling, including what many are now saying may be AEW's "Greatest PPV" in company history. Do the guys agree, or will the gWo go against the grain?  Plus, the guys compare the week of TV following the show, and even discuss their Match of the Year contenders a little early! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

In front of nearly 50,000 fans, Will Ospreay became the first English wrestler to win a major World Championship in his homeland. There were returns, debuts, and even a Sting sighting.  Did AEW ALL IN: LONDON live up to the hype?  We go through the show and get YOUR feedback! Joe Aguinaldo joins the show as we talk about the return of Britt Baker, the NEW LEVEL seeing a "New Day" in AEW as KOFI an...

AEW's biggest show of the year is happening "across the pond" once more, and this time it's set to have one of the biggest feel-good moments in company history as Will Ospreay faces Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship. Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias give you their picks going into the biggest party in London, as well as look back at the week in wrestling. The guys give their takes on Ro...

There will be a LOT of wrestling to watch this weekend, headlined by AEW's biggest show of the year in AEW ALL IN: LONDON 2026. With Kenny Omega defending against the Countryman that is Will Ospreay, the card offers a lot of potential classics for AEW fans.  How do YOU think the show is going to turn out? Comment on the Celebrate Wrestling Facebook pages, and join the discussion! For more on our s...

For over 4 years, Mike McGuire has been doing his best to walk the line and appease wrestling fans.  It's not always easy to stay neutral and positive in the realm of pro wrestling fandom, but this week, it's all bias, all the time. Thanks to YOUR questions, Mike is joined by Joe Aguinaldo to talk all about wrestling, life, and everything in between with NO FILTER. Keep in mind, "Uncensored" doesn...

This week, the gWo return for a look back at the week of wrestling as we head into AEW's ALL IN: London 2026 and beyond! Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis take a look at everything from the rotating door of The Bloodline, Solo Sikoa and LA Knight's chances at becoming champion, CM Punk's brilliant work against a hostile home-country crowd for Kevin Owens and more! Also, a look back at the apparen...

There have been few people in the professional wrestling world as praised in and out of the ring as Curt Hennig. With wrestling in his blood, Hennig would start as the son of a legend, only to become one in his own right.  While some say that never being a world champion in WWE or WCW was a missed opportunity, join Stefan Bennett and co-host Mike McGuire for a look back at Hennig's career. What yo...

This week, it's a very special weekend for Mike McGuire - he'll tell you all about it! Plus, in a "slow news week" for many wrestling companies, some interesting numbers were uncovered in the recent WWE Shareholders Lawsuit.  The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer joins the show to break it down for us. Also, as WWE returns to Canada this week, Mike gives you a first hand look at the ticket situati...

This week, the McGuire on Wrestling Independent Spotlight returns with a special guest all the way from Germany! LORY has been wrestling and involved in the scene for much longer than you may think at first glance.  Still, her approach is dynamic and interesting, combining a can't miss physical presence with a charisma level that is off the charts.  Hear how she started, in a time before wrestling...

This week, we look back at some of the life of legendary wrestler and coach, the incomparable Dory Funk Jr.  The mild-mannered workhorse who was one of the most impressive pro wrestlers of all time has passed away, and our contributor Dave Meltzer from The Wrestling Observer helps us get to know a little more about him. Also, from Brock Lesnar announcing his retirement to now TWO WWE Women's Champ...

It's a week after the biggest torch pass we've seen in wrestling in some time, as Brock Lesnar has seemingly passed the torch onto Oba Femi.  With that, Mitch and Dimitri talk all about Brock's overall impact on wrestling, and how looking at it after this latest effort, he has solidified himself into the rankings as one of the best.  Or has he? Also, the guys talk about other SummerSlam fallout, A...

It's the week after the 4 PPV/PLE weekend in North America alone between AEW, WWE, NXT and TNA.  A Lot has happened, and even more has happened since.  From title programs being raced into and out of, to championships proving to be less important to some wrestlers than personal grudges, we ask if the stipulations and circumstances leading up to matches are being properly paid off... Plus, Joe Agui...

The gWo returns as Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis take you through the week of wrestling they watched! From the first SmackDown of the Sami Zayn era, WWE Night of Champions, Oba Femi tossing his title opportunity for a chance to walk through Hell (in a Cell), and AEW building Will Ospreay up for Wembley, the Greeks let you know what's what as only they can! For more on all our programming, vis...

From fellow wrestlers to family, the story of Jim Neidhart and Bret Hart forming The Hart Foundation was one that originated in necessity, but became one of the greatest combinations of its era. This week, join Stefan Bennett and guest co-host Mike McGuire as they discuss some of the hilights and their own memories of the Hart Foundation. From their formative years being sided with the unrelated b...