Armchair Booking Wrestling Podcast

What a week in professional wrestling! With all the brand new (alleged) accusations thrown at Vince McMahon, it could have been easy to forget one of the most beloved events every year was also happening. BC Hunter from Wrestling with the 80s joins the show this week to discuss the 2024 Royal Rumble, along with the latest VKM news and the ripple effect it has had on the business so far. Please giv...

Since the 2024 Royal Rumble is just a few days away, it’s time for a preview and predictions. Who will win the two Rumble matches? Will Roman retain his title in the fatal 4-way match? Will Logan Paul lose the US Title to Kevin Owens? Who will be the surprise entrants? Justin from TNC SportsTalk and long-time fan Rescue Randy make return appearances to answer these questions and more! Please give...

The 2024 Royal Rumble is just around the corner. With that being said, Steve wanted to discuss some facts about the Rumble itself. As an added bonus, Justin from TNC SportsTalk podcast joined the show to give his thoughts and opinions as well. Please give the show a rating and review. If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show! Contact and listening Info: h...

Tony Khan has decided to start throwing shade at WWE for their match decisions! Kevin Dunn’s replacement has been named, and people are apparently now happy about it! Steve rambles on about these subjects on this episode! Please give the show a rating and review. If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show! Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.c...

Finally, after almost a month away, the Armchair Booking Wrestling Podcast has returned to the podcast world! One difference though, Steve is running solo for now due to family obligations for Dwaylon. On this episode, Steve discusses some big news items from 2023, plus gives a preliminary outlook of what might be in store for 2024! Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armcha...

In a (few) firsts, Dwaylon and Steve had the pleasure of interviewing the current Northern Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion, Pompano Joe. It was his first time on the show, and the first time the current NWF Heavyweight Champion appeared. Since Pompano Joe is always mentioned by his colleagues and the younger wrestlers in the company as one of the top trainers & mentors, this was a ch...

So, against all odds and anyone’s better judgement, CM Punk returned to WWE at Survivor Series after being gone for almost a decade. Although there were other returning superstars, the news of his appearance has been the talk of the wrestling world. We will also talk about it, but also the other events of Survivor Series along with some current wrestling news. Contact and listening Info: https://w...

It’s the week of Thanksgiving, so you know what that means! The 2023 Survivor Series is now upon us! Dwaylon and Steve give their predictions for the matches, and other anecdotes! Beckham’s Bloodline Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheTribalKid1 Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armchair-booking-podcast armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBoo...

Since we are a week out from Thanksgiving in America, Dwaylon and Steve talk about what they are thankful for in wrestling, and life. Beckham’s Bloodline Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheTribalKid1 Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armchair-booking-podcast armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking Twitte...

With all the champions in WWE, two of which are enjoying historic title reigns, the question always comes up about who the next champion should be. Dwaylon and Steve discuss these questions on this episode. Beckham’s Bloodline Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheTribalKid1 Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armchair-booking-podcast armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://w...

Just when we were looking forward to watching NWA on the CW network, they mess up their own deal with questionable content on their PPV, and it also comes out CW has also signed a deal to have NXT on their network. We discuss these topics, plus other TV related issues on this episode! Beckham’s Bloodline Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheTribalKid1 Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepubl...

2023 Crown Jewel is now in the history books. Good show, very few complaints, and a new found respect for a new title holder. Beckham’s Bloodline Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheTribalKid1 Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armchair-booking-podcast armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking Twitter: @Book...

WWE is heading back to Saudi Arabia for the annual Crown Jewel event. Once again, Steve and Dwaylon give their predictions of the matches on the card. Beckham’s Bloodline Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheTribalKid1 Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armchair-booking-podcast armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armcha...

Wrestling fans are dedicated to their fandom. However, there are some who believe their favorite company is the only company that should exist, and will cheer for the demise of every other company. Dwaylon and Steve discuss the tribalism mentality amongst wrestling fans, and how it’s actually counterproductive to the success of the industry as a whole. Beckham’s Bloodline Channel https://www.youtu...

The NWA World’s Television Title has a long history, with some especially esteemed names that have held the title in the past. That being said, we are so very privileged to have the current champion, Matt “Big Strong” Mims return to the show! Along with catching us up with everything up to and including his winning of the title, we also discussed the upcoming NWA event ‘Samhain’. Beckham’s Bloodli...

National Wrestling Alliance owner Billy Corgan has announced a television deal with The CW Network. This will bring the NWA to a broader audience, and along with the TV deal, he is taking steps to re-establish a territory system. Justin from TNC SportsTalk guest-hosts to discuss these items and more. Beckham's Bloodline Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTribalKid1 Contact and listening Info: ht...

It’s not very often you get to meet an actual Living Legend. It’s even rarer to be able to have an in-depth conversation with one. On this episode, we were able to do just that. We were very privileged to have “The Living Legend” Larry Zbyzsko join the show for an interview! Through discussions of how he got started, his training with Bruno Sammartino, his subsequent turning on Bruno, and all of h...

WWE Fast Lane. Not a horrible show, not a great show. The action was definitely above average, while the outcomes were not. Plus, the number of matches was actually low for the amount of time they had to show them. On this episode, we discuss these issues and more. Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armchair-booking-podcast armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.faceb...

Dwaylon has returned to the show, so we were able to have full on discussions about some of the current wrestling news. We discuss the departure of Matt Riddle from WWE, brand tribalism, and more! Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armchair-booking-podcast armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking Twitter: @...

So much has happened since the last time we were able to record. Jade Cargill signed with WWE. Adam Copeland signed with AEW. There were over 20 wrestlers released by WWE. Steve is running solo on this episode, and he discusses these topics, plus the fan fests, meet and greets, and title belt autographs, and more! Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armchair-booking-podcast...

The WWE is now officially part of the TKO Group, along with the UFC. What kind of changes will this bring to the company, and possibly the industry as a whole? We discuss these questions, along with Steve’s experience at the latest AEW Dynamite/Rampage event in Cincinnati. Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armchair-booking-podcast armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://w...

As of the day this episode is dropping, Gunther will be the longest reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion. To this, Dwaylon and Steve say “Hallelujah”! This episode discusses how HTM attained such a long reign, his value as a heel, and who might possibly beat Gunther. Plus, more talk about CM Punk being terminated from AEW, and other wrestling news. Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepubl...

Since Dwaylon and Steve last recorded, a lot has happened in the wrestling world. The untimely passing of Bray Wyatt was the most shocking event. On this episode, they discuss his legacy, plus other news, namely the three big events between WWE and AEW, and CM Punk making news for all the wrong reasons…again Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armchair-booking-podcast armcha...

Today, the Professional Wrestling World suffered a huge loss. Terry Funk, former NWA Heavyweight Champion (amongst many other championships) passed away at the age of 79. On this episode, Steve and Dwaylon discuss Terry Funk, his accomplishments, and his numerous contributions to wrestling. Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armchair-booking-podcast armchairbookingpodcast@g...

Over the past week, both Lacey Evans and Edge departed WWE after their contracts expired without being renewed. This was the choice of both as they have their own reasons why they are stepping away. We will discuss both of them, plus other news stories. Contact and listening Info: https://www.teepublic.com/user/armchair-booking-podcast armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Armc...