Cruz Control Podcast

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to preview both the 'Royal Rumble' and 'Worlds Collide' shows this weekend. They also discuss this week in wrestling with AEW defeating NXT in the ratings again, the possibility of the word "women" being dropped from WWE's brand of wrestling, CM Punk's favorite match and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.co...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to discuss AEW's contract extension with TNT until 2023 and adding a second show to their schedule and what it means for them. They also discuss AEW beating NXT in the ratings the last 3 weeks, Brock Lesnar being in the Royal Rumble as the first entrant, returns for The Big Show, John Morrison and Sheamus and more. twitter....

Randy Cruz is joined by Denny Blanco and Joe Cruz to bring in the new year discussing Kevin Durant's twitter game, the current All Star ballot returns, who makes the team, debating throwback Slam Dunk contests and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/hoopsinthesun (@hoopsinthesun) SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy SHIRTS: prowrestl...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to discuss the ratings war between AEW and NXT and some of the best women's matches in the 2010's. They also revisit the Sasha Banks vs Bayley match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn in 2015, discuss who's the greatest NXT Women's Champion, the latest WWE releases, debate over the Hall of Fame inductees and who else should be in, t...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to review 'Survivor Series' and 'NXT TakeOver: WarGames'. They also discuss early 'Royal Rumble' plans, Cody Rhodes buying trademarked PPV's, the current Mount Rushmore of wrestling social media debate, picking their top 10 Intercontinental Champions of all-time and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wre...

Randy Cruz is joined by Jeff Eisenband from MSG Networks and NBA 2K League to revisit LeBron James' first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2003-2010. Topics include the hype from LeBron's high school days, getting drafted in 2003, winning the Rookie of the Year in 2004, first playoff rivalry with the Washington Wizards, making the 2007 NBA Finals, going against Boston's "Big Three", missed...

Randy Cruz is joined by the Sports Director for BronxNet Television and WFUV 90.7FM to revisit the ending of the Chicago Bulls dynasty in 1998, leading to Michael Jordan returning to the NBA as a member of the Washington Wizards. They analyze the key parts of the dismantling of the Bulls after their sixth championship, including the involvement of Bulls GM Jerry Krause, what if the Bulls played th...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report and Daily DDT to discuss the return of CM Punk. They analyze what his role will be on FS1's 'WWE Backstage' show, at what point do we see him back in the ring to compete and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy SUBS...

Randy Cruz is joined by Anthony Gilbert from HOOP Magazine and NBATV Canada to highlight the career of Vince Carter. They discuss his time in North Carolina, getting drafted originally by the Golden State Warriors but being traded on draft night to the Toronto Raptors for Antawn Jamison, the 1998 NBA Draft class being underrated, debating whether him and Tracy McGrady would've won a championship t...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report to preview 'AEW Full Gear'. They also discuss Week 6 in the Wednesday Night War as NXT catches up to AEW this week, Randy Orton's new contract, 'Survivor Series' and 'NXT: WarGames' card updates and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUN...

Randy Cruz is joined by Jabari Davis from HOOP Magazine as they go in depth in the Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant era with the Lakers in the mid 1990's to the mid 2000's. They also discuss the state of the Lakers from 1990 to 1995, Showtime Lakers era ending, Magic Johnson's retirement and comeback, Shaq and Kobe coming to the Lakers in 1996, the infamous "air ball" game in the 1997 Playoffs, NI...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report to discuss Bray Wyatt becoming the new Universal Champion. They also review Brock Lesnar quitting SmackDown, the NXT invasion on SmackDown, Crown Jewel recap, new Survivor Series format with Raw vs SmackDown vs NXT, AEW and NXT shows from this week and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIR...

Randy Cruz is joined by Joe Cruz from Hoops in the Sun to decide who were the Top 10 NBA players from each position in the 2000's and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/hoopsinthesun (@hoopsinthesun) SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol

Randy Cruz is joined by former NBA player Smush Parker as they discuss his new profession as a referee, Smush Parker Elite, NYC streetball, going undrafted and signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2002, his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers from 2005-2007, playing for Phil Jackson and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) instagram.com/smush_parker_elite (@smush_parker_elite) SUBSCRIBE on...

Randy Cruz is joined by Denny Blanco to preview the upcoming NBA 2019-2020 season. They discuss who will make the playoffs in the East and West, who will the MVP, which teams will meet in the NBA Finals and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol

Randy Cruz is joined by John Karalis from the Locked on Celtics Podcast to revisit the 80's and 90's Boston Celtics. Topics include the legacy of Larry Bird, Lakers/Celtics rivalry, Magic and Bird saving the NBA, the NBA on CBS era, the dark ages of the 90's, the Rick Pitino era, the resurgence in the early 2000's with Antoine Walker and Paul Pierce and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) t...

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report to analyze Week 2 in the Wednesday Night War between AEW and NXT. They also discuss Chris Jericho being a top guy in the wrestling business, the fallout from both SmackDown last Friday and Hell in a Cell, how the WWE Draft will play out, Hulk Hogan wanting one more match at WrestleMania 36 and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) t...

Randy Cruz is joined by Denny Blanco to rank the NBA Finals from the 2010's. They also discuss the LeBron effect playing in eight NBA Finals in the 2010's, the highest and lowest rated NBA Finals games and series in the decade and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol

Randy Cruz recaps the debut episode of Friday Night SmackDown on FOX. The Rock returns, Bray Wyatt attacks Seth Rollins, 4 Horsewomen go at it, Braun Strowman and Tyson Fury, Brock Lesnar is WWE Champion, Kofi Kingston's title reign and UFC star Cain Velasquez appears on SmackDown. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews to usher in the Wednesday Night Wars. They discuss the debut show of AEW Dynamite on TNT as it went up against NXT on USA, the ratings for both shows, pros and cons of each show and how the presentation for both shows were. They also discuss CM Punk possibly coming to FS1 for the WWE Backstage show, a Hell in a Cell preview and more! twitter.com/randyjcruz (...

Randy Cruz is joined by Anthony Donahue from the 33rd and 7th Podcast to revisit the Patrick Ewing era with the New York Knicks. Topics include the Mark Jackson and Rod Strickland trades, rivalries with the Bulls, Pacers and Heat, Pat Riley's coaching tenure with the team from 1991-1995, the 1997 team being the most talented team, their two Finals runs in 1994 and 1999, the Ewing era closing in 20...

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report discuss the SmackDow Live era on USA Network and its major moments. They also debate The Rock or AJ Styles on SmackDown's Mount Rushmore, WWE's new show on FS1, new announce teams for Raw, SmackDown and NXT, its big premiere week, Stone Cold mentioning he can do one more match, John Morrison returning to WWE, what if social media was around in th...

Randy Cruz is joined by Denny Blanco to revisit the trade that would've sent Chris Paul to the LA Lakers in 2011 but was vetoed by then NBA Commissioner David Stern. They dive into the original deal, the eventual deal with the LA Clippers, the ripple effects of the deal that never was, a Chris Paul for Rajon Rondo being in the works but Doc Rivers didn't want to make that trade (according to Ray A...

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report discuss Brock Lesnar being on SmackDown and his match vs Kofi Kingston on the debut edition of 'Friday Night SmackDown' on FOX. They also discuss NXT's debut show on USA, AEW' Wednesday night show being called 'Dynamite', review of 'Clash of Champions', Baron Corbin as King of the Ring, the upcoming 'Hell in a Cell' pay-per-view, is Seth Rollins/...

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report preview the upcoming 'Clash of Champions' pay-per-view. They also discuss the Raw and SmackDown shows at MSG, the decline in ratings, the King of the Ring finals happening on Raw, Kevin Owens possibly to NXT, WWE Draft, Kurt Angle now a producer on Raw and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: p...