I Still Call It a Lariat

In this episode of 'I Still Call It a Lariat', hosts Steve Zapf and Hound Dog review AEW Revolution 2025, discussing the highlights and low points of the pay-per-view. They analyze key matches including MJF vs. Hangman Adam Page, Mercedes Monet vs. Momo Watanabe, and the Hurt Syndicate vs. The Outrunners, providing insights into the performances and storytelling involved. The conversation also tou...

In this episode, Steve Zapf provides a detailed preview of AEW's Revolution 2025 pay-per-view, discussing match predictions, character developments, and insights into various wrestlers' performances. He emphasizes the quality of AEW's pay-per-views and shares his thoughts on the potential outcomes of key matches, including the main event featuring John Moxley and Adam Copeland. The epi...

In this episode, Michael Wryght and Steven Zapf review the 2025 Elimination Chamber, discussing match predictions, highlights from the women's and men's elimination chamber matches, and the build-up to Bianca Belair's title match. They analyze the unsanctioned match between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens, the controversial ending of the main event, and John Cena's heel turn. The convers...

In this episode, the hosts delve into various aspects of recent wrestling events, focusing on the role of managers, match dynamics, and character development in AEW. They discuss the importance of storytelling in wrestling, the impact of promos, and the significance of match length and pacing. The conversation also highlights the women's division and the challenges faced by wrestlers in establ...

In this episode, the hosts discuss their predictions for the upcoming Elimination Chamber 2025 event, analyzing various matches including the women's chamber match, the tag team match featuring Tiffany Stratton and Trish Stratus, and the unsanctioned match between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. They delve into the men's chamber match, featuring big names like John Cena and CM Punk, and speculate on Co...

In this episode of 'I Still Call it a Lariat', hosts Steve Zapf and Hound discuss their return to the podcast after a hiatus, touching on community support for various nonprofit organizations. They dive into recent wrestling news, including the introduction of WWE ID titles and the return of Evolve. The conversation shifts to a review of NXT, highlighting the women's division and the p...

In this episode of 'I Still Call It a Lariat', hosts Steve Zapf and Hound discuss the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling, including WWE and AEW talent releases, the current state of NXT, and the evolving women's division. They analyze the implications of recent releases, speculate on future moves for wrestlers, and recap recent matches and storylines in NXT. The c...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble, analyzing key matches, standout performances, and the implications of the results for future storylines. They delve into the women's rumble highlights, the tag team match between #DIY and the Motor City Machine Guns, and the ladder match between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. The conversation also covers Nia Jax's impactful moment...

In this episode, the hosts preview the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble, discussing predictions for both the men's and women's rumbles, potential surprises, and match outcomes. They delve into the dynamics of the tag team championship match and the main event featuring Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens, exploring character arcs and potential storylines leading into WrestleMania. In this engaging conversati...

In this episode of 'I Still Call It A Lariat', hosts Steve Zapf and Michael Wryght discuss various topics in professional wrestling, including injury reports, contract expirations, and the latest happenings in TNA and WWE. They provide insights into Joe Hendry's championship reign, the dynamics of TNA's tag team division, and the potential future of wrestlers like Josh Alexander an...

In this episode of 'I Still Call It A Lariat', hosts Steve Zapf and Hound discuss the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling, including the anticipated match between Jarrett and Claudio, the impact of the Wrestling Society Network, and the importance of community support through nonprofit organizations. They delve into Ricky Starks' request for his release from AEW, M...

In this episode, Steve Zapf and Hound discuss the latest happenings in the wrestling world, focusing on AEW Dynamite and NXT's New Year's Evil event. They highlight the standout match of the week between Will Ospreay and Buddy Matthews, delve into the importance of community support through nonprofit organizations, and analyze various matches, including Bobby Lashley vs. Mark Briscoe and the Casin...

FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!! 'I Still Call It A Lariat', hosts Steve Zapf and Hound discuss the excitement surrounding the New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom event, exploring its unique cultural significance, the atmosphere of the Tokyo Dome, and the matches that took place. They delve into the differences in wrestling styles between Japan and America, the importance of Wrestle Kingdom's scheduli...

In this episode of I Still Call it a Lariat hosts Steve Zapf and Michael Wryght discuss various topics in the wrestling world, including their holiday experiences, support for nonprofit organizations, recent wrestling news, and the future of major wrestling events like the Royal Rumble. They also delve into TNA's recent signings and the popularity of Joe Hendry in Impact Wrestling, while reflectin...

In this episode, Steve Zapf and Hound Dog reflect on the New Year, discussing resolutions and the importance of community support through various nonprofit organizations. They delve into the highlights of the wrestling week, including NXT's year-end awards and matches, as well as AEW Dynamite's performances. The conversation emphasizes the dynamics of tag teams and the potential for future storyli...

In this conversation, Hound and Steve explore the future of AEW's booking, focusing on how they would revamp the promotion's titles and divisions. They discuss the viability of the trios title, the importance of tag team wrestling, and the potential for the TNT and women's television titles. They also critique the concept of the Continental title, suggesting it should not be defended but rather se...

In this episode, Michael Wryght and Steve Zapf review Saturday Night's Main Event, reflecting on the nostalgia it brings and the significance of the matches. They discuss the highlights of the card, character developments, and the dynamics within the women's division. The hosts analyze the quality of the matches, the impact of finishing moves, and the implications of the main event, emphasizing th...

In this episode of 'I Still Call It A Lariat', hosts Steve Zapf and Hound discuss the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling, focusing on NXT developments, character arcs, and match analyses. They also touch on community engagement through nonprofit support, share their thoughts on emerging talent, and speculate on future storylines and match outcomes. The conversation is filled...

The conversation delves into detailed match analyses, character developments, and the dynamics within the wrestling world, focusing on TNA and WWE. Key highlights include discussions on specific matches, character arcs, and the overall storytelling in wrestling, emphasizing the importance of both in-ring performance and narrative progression. In this episode, the hosts delve into the latest develo...

In this episode, Steve Zapf and Hound review the NXT Deadline premium live event. They discuss the highlights of the Men's Iron Survivor Challenge, the unique underground match, and the NXT Tag Team Championship match. The hosts analyze the performances of various wrestlers, including Javon Evans and Trick Williams, and provide insights into the Women's Iron Survivor match. They conclude with thei...

In this episode, Steve Zapf and Hound discuss various aspects of professional wrestling, focusing on NXT and AEW. They analyze recent matches, character developments, and the roles of different wrestlers in the wrestling community. The conversation highlights the importance of community support in wrestling, the dynamics of matches, and the evolution of talent within the industry. The hosts also t...

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Steve Zapf and Michael Wryght discuss the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling, including injury updates, community support initiatives, and detailed recaps of WWE's Survivor Series, SmackDown, and Raw. They highlight the importance of nonprofit organizations within the wrestling community, analyze key matches and storylines, and speculate...

In this episode, The Boys review the 2024 Survivor Series, discussing the matches, performances, and overall impressions. They analyze the Women's War Games match, the US title match between LA Knight and Shinsuke Nakamura, the Intercontinental Championship bout featuring Bron Breaker, Sheamus, and Ludwig Kaiser, and the heavyweight clash between Gunther and Damian Priest. The main event showcases...

In this episode of 'I Still Call It a Lariat', hosts Steve Zapf and Hound discuss the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling, including match analyses from NXT and AEW, community support initiatives, and the importance of nonprofit organizations. They delve into specific matches, highlight standout performers, and share their thoughts on the wrestling community's response to vari...

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Steve Zapf and Michael Wryght discuss the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling, including updates from AEW, TNA, and WWE. They emphasize the importance of wrestler safety and community support, particularly in light of recent injuries. The conversation also touches on marketing challenges faced by AEW, highlights from TNA's Impact Wrestling...