Everything Mailbag

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio return to discuss a very East Coast Cast-laden episode, and the following topics: Which matches in the Austin Rock / HHH Undertaker WrestleMania trilogies stand out the most? Favorite Guilty Pleasure Theme Songs Wrestlers AEW should target as marquee signings Dinosaurs?? New Japan&#821...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio return to discuss some of the latest release news, and the following topics: Bret Hart as NXT overseer New Day Legacy Balancing “real” characters and over-the-top folks Jazz and the future of Black WWE alumni as trainers Je’Von Evans’ ceiling Tim Thatcher as Evo...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio are back to catch up on the latest news and, of course, our ginormous mailbag. Now that we’re caught up, expect these to return once a month going forward! This episode covers: A correction regarding our prior conversation regarding Will Ospreay, Ricochet, and Jim Cornette Who wa...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann discuss the following subjects: McMahon’s initial ouster and their thoughts at the time vs. now Biggest change in WWE (for better or worse) and how Shapiro’s comments undermine one of the key attractions of wrestling – families Bron Breakker and Rhea Ripley...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann are on the hunt for off-the-beaten paths they can explore, and the following subjects: Kurt Angle joining Real American Wrestling Does AEW need a house show circuit? Should wrestling promotions shill alcohol, given those that are doing it at present? Randy Orton’s long...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann are back for some great questions in the mailbag. This time around, in addition to Josh’s thoughts on Night of Champions, they talk about: Vince McMahon’s attempts to return to WWE, and would retaining his team prevent him eventually losing the company? Which rel...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, after a little break, Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio are back to discuss the following topics: NCAA 26 and how NIL mirrors AEW/WWE signee must-haves What AEW can learn from Nascar and Streaming, and the costs of fandom Nick Khan’s view of social media Randy Orton’s 2002-present legacy What wou...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, in a super Mania week mega episode, Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio talk a Brian Alston Mania special, NFL draft wrestling ties, and topics that include: Does social media ruin the ability to enjoy wrestling? Potential issues with a Paul Levesque global NXT brand, Evolve, and LFG Bushi and Naito’s ch...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann answered questions on the following: Netflix joy over sponsors with WWE and future additional shows, and possible price raises for PLEs Samoa Joe returning to WWE as a talent scout Most underrated wrestler or announcer Vince Russo’s thoughts on the Rock as booker The R...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann are springing forward to discuss the AEW title featured in a basketball conference win, an Off the Beaten Path review of Boy Meets World “for Love and Apartments,” and questions answered to the following: Talent that was recently released likely to go to WWE from...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio return for a “super” mailbag where they discuss: Top ten opening themes for shows What sports teams, historical or otherwise, the WWE or AEW resemble Age profiles of both promotions and what it bodes in the future AEW as an analogue to ‘99 WCW? International comp...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This month’s Everything Mailbag with Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio opens with a little sports talk, thoughts on the Saturday Night’s Main Event, and the pair answer questions regarding: Top Matches of 2024 for WWE John Cena’s legacy NXT and Smackdown moving to Netflix Gabe Sapolski and C.M. Punk a...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann return to discuss: Off the Beaten Path featuring Gary Coleman and Mr. T WrestleMania VII show re-mix Data-driven vs. data-justified decisions in wrestling Women’s IC and US title thoughts New Day turn segment thoughts Could SNME become a weekly show late in the NBC/Univ...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio are back for the Everything Mailbag. In this month’s haul, they discuss: Less is more in wrestling – cursing, Kevin Owens’ piledriver and where on the card to have it What the first segment should be on Netflix’s Raw Pricing out fans for events and where AEW can...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann discuss the following topics: Latest NFL game musings, including the Vikings-Lions NFC face-off Hot takes on the booking prowess of C.M. Punk vs. Cody Rhodes More on Paul Levesque’s booking and bias Hulk Hogan, Undertaker, and their standoff with Batista Saturday Night...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann discuss the following topics: What they’re looking forward to with regard to Raw’s presentation on Netflix Wrestlers with the biggest acting upside Upside comparison between Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker Rock’s final four matches speculation Off the Beaten...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann discuss the following topics: Latest NFL game musings Josh’s thoughts on Wade’s appearance with Conrad Thompson and Eric Bischoff Off the Beaten Path Review of Kylin’s Boy Meets World Episode Wrestlers who would be great commentators Celebrities that listen...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann talk about the following fun topics: Selling listeners on a new promotion to watch Best “win title or retire” matches Shows that had a better episode that should have served as a finale vs the actual finale Bo Dallas’ impersonation of Bray on Monday Two hou...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY: Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio are back this week and chatting up on: Vince McMahon’s potential watching of WWE product Ronda Rousey’s second run and why it went wrong Contracts and fan reactions AEW vs. WWE Mauro Ranallo return possibilities Paul Heyman ECW booking and where it went right/wrong Off the B...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, after a quick chat about the Olympics, WWE, and AEW, Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio talk about: “Suddenly Susan” Off the Beaten Path Last week’s hot takes revisited Whether Hulk Hogan will receive more screen time due to his Gawker movie in 2025 Joe Tessitore’s chances as announcer...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week on the Everything Mailbag, Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio tackle the following: Finale of the wrestlers in movies assignment Thoughts on Cornette and Russo surviving a Stephanie Led WWE Regal as an on-air talent again What would a world without Nick Khan in WWE look like NXT returning to Levesque’s r...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week, Josh Mustacchio and Rich Fann kick off the Mailbag with the announcement of Joe Tessitore finale of the Bryan Alston mega email, then jump into: Off the Beaten Path film edition, where Josh and Rich insert wrestlers into key Hollywood movie roles Wrestlers that had a Bo Jackson or Derrick Rose impact/exp...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week’s Everything Mailbag kicks off with some “Small Wonder” chat off the beaten path, then focuses on: Authority figures being arbitrary with rules and regulations and their hypocrisy with regard to fines and punishment Casting wrestlers into iconic movies, part I Hot takes on Ethan Page, Da...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This week on a special Father’s Day edition of the Everything Mailbag, Josh and Rich cover the following topics: WWE and NOAH relationships Is Vince McMahon’s pariah status permanent Off the Beaten Path of an all Hollywood Wrestling promotion draft for Rich and Josh Pushback on Saudi comments in last ep...

SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... SHOW SUMMARY:  This episode of the Everything Mailbag kicks off with Rich Fann and Josh Mustacchio discussing the “Surely You Joust” Season 4, Episode 1 of Family Matters as their Off the Beaten Path, and then jump into questions from listeners that cover: What it would take for Nick Khan to pull WWE out of Saudi Arab...