Armchair Booking Wrestling Podcast

First, Smackdown has been extended by 30 minutes to overlap with Rampage.  Then, AEW President Tony Khan trolls WWE with his Twitter response to the extension.  To top it off, Liv Morgan is told by WWE executives to stop fraternizing with AEW wrestlers on social media because they are “the enemy”.  Sounds like a war to us, and it’s only heating up more! Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingp...

It’s time for a recap of the 2021 WWE brand draft!  We finish our analysis as we give our thoughts on the movements, or lack of in some cases.  Another interesting episode to check out! Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking Twitter: @BookingArmchair TikTok: @ArmchairBookingPodcast If someone would li...

We have the absolute pleasure of being joined by Northern Wrestling Federation Hall-of-Famer Tim Hall, a.k.a. Tiny Tim!  This has been a long anticipated interview, and it did not disappoint.  Tim brings a great deal of knowledge and insight to the business.  As a bonus, we also discuss his upcoming match against Sinclair Octavious Bentley for the NWF Tri-State Title.  Should be a good match to wa...

It’s time for the 2021 WWE brand draft!  At least, the first night anyway on Smackdown.  We do something a little different as we give our thoughts on the live picks, and those that happened immediately before we started recording.  An interesting episode to say the list.   Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armch...

On this episode, we are going to review the WWE Extreme Rules Pay-per-view held on 26 September, 2021.  We discuss the matches, our personal judgement of the results and the PPV as a whole.    Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking Twitter: @BookingArmchair TikTok: @ArmchairBookingPodcast If someone w...

The connection between music and wrestling goes back a long time.  We examine and discuss the songs, songwriters, and wrestlers who will forever be linked in the fans’ hearts.  This was a fun topic for us! Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking Twitter: @BookingArmchair TikTok: @ArmchairBookingPodcast...

We were blessed to have an opportunity to interview indy wrestler Sid Holland out of the Midwest.  Sid spoke of his modest beginnings, what motivated him to become a wrestler, and what continues to motivate him in his journey today.  Just a great person all around, and we all had a good time! Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodca...

The Plane Ride from Hell has been a story of legend for over 19 years. More stories have recently been unveiled from that trip on the Dark Side of the Ring documentary series.  These stories are painting a horrible picture of what happened at 30,000 feet on that fateful journey.  How much fallout has there been, and how much more is to come? Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail...

NXT sure has either made some drastic changes or had to react to some drastic changes lately.  Will these changes help the WWE company, and NXT in general, catch back up with AEW, or will they cause the ultimate demise of the NXT brand?  We analyze and discuss the possibilities on this episode. Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPod...

We are very fortunate to be joined by wrestler “Big Country” Matt Stockdale!  Just a down-to-earth gentleman, Matt had us hanging on every word he spoke.  He took us through some of his own personal journey through his childhood as a wrestling fan, through his initial start, his short stint training with Harley Race, some unfortunate tragic setbacks and temporary departure from wrestling, and his...

It is certainly a good time to be a wrestling fan.  The WWE is no longer the only place to work, and the other companies have become more legitimate competitors than they were previously.  That begs the question: has the power balance completely shifted to AEW? Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking T...

All-Elite Wrestling put on a spectacular Pay-Per-View in All Out 2021.  Every match on the card was good, without a throwaway bout to be had.  On this episode, we are going to review the card and give our opinions on the matches, the card overall, and the current state of AEW and wrestling in general. Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBoo...

We are privileged to be joined by our good friend, Chris Ahonen, a.k.a. @_biggfatt_ on TikTok!  Since he has over one million followers on TikTok, we thought it only be natural for us to discuss the relationship between social media and professional wrestling.  This was a great conversation with a lot of good insight into the social media world, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it! Contact and listen...

There are certain wrestling moves that were originally used as finishing moves, but are now used instead as transitional holds.  When and why did this happen?  Is this always the case?  Why are some moves a finisher for some wrestlers, but just a transition hold for others?  We discuss this issue on this episode. Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com...

When real-life, personal animosities cross over into the ring, is it good for business?  Does it turn people away?  Could it be both?  We examine these questions on this episode. Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking Twitter: @BookingArmchair iHeart Radio:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-armchair...

Now that C.M. Punk has joined AEW, we felt the need to look back at, and watch along, one of his most classic matches in WWE, the WWE Championship Match with John Cena at Money In The Bank 2011.  This is an amazing match, made even better with the tension and drama around Punk renewing his-then contract with WWE.  This was shown not only as part of the story, but was also true behind the scenes as...

We have the privilege of interviewing Northern Wrestling Federation rookie sensation Riley Matthews to discuss her upcoming NWF Women’s Title match against “Mean” Salena Dean.  Not going to want to miss this match! Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking Twitter: @BookingArmchair iHeart Radio:  https:/...

C.M. Punk, Becky Lynch, and Brock Lesnar have all returned!  The latest shots have been fired in the battle between AEW and WWE!  We discuss what these returns could mean for the wrestling industry, and our thoughts on the SummerSlam show! Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking Twitter: @BookingArmcha...

This episode, we give our preview and predictions for SummerSlam 2021.  We’ll tell what we think should happen, along with what we think we happen. Sometimes they are the same…but not always. Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking Twitter: @BookingArmchair iHeart Radio:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast...

SummerSlam ’93.  Not exactly a strong Pay-per-View.  From one of the Undertaker’s worst opponents, to Finnish villains, to celebrating a count-out victory without winning the championship like they hit the lottery.  This makes one appreciate the good events.  Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking Twi...

On this episode, we discuss Black World Champions (males).  The number of champions might just surprise you as it did both of us.  We name those black male wrestlers who have been identified as World Champions at some point, and some who probably should have been.  All in all, a good discussion. Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPo...

This episode, we are joined by none other than Northern Wrestling Federation veteran superstar Christopher Michael Lotus to discuss the upcoming NWF Summer Sizzler show on 14 August.  This is going to be one of, if not the best, Independent Wrestling show of the year, easily!  Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Ar...

The WWE has just gone through another round of talent releases.  Not only does it beg the question of why, but where could these wrestlers (and non-wrestlers) end up?  We discuss these questions on today’s episode. Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast Instagram: Armchair Booking Twitter: @BookingArmchair https://www.youtube.co...

This week, we are trying something new…our very first watch-along!  For this special occasion, we chose the Intercontinental Title match between Bret Hart and The British Bulldog at SummerSlam ’92 at Wembley Stadium.  Listen in as we discuss one of the greatest matches in wrestling history! Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookingPodcast...

We are very privileged to have Northern Wrestling Federation superstar The Swinger join us to discuss the upcoming NWF Summer Sizzler show on 14 August.  This is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event!  You will not want to miss this interview, and you especially don’t want to miss the Summer Sizzler! Contact and listening Info: armchairbookingpodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairBookin...