Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast

They begin by reacting to Triple H's comments this week about fans taking the product too seriously, leading to a discussion on the current state of wrestling and its target audience. They also review all the upcoming PLEs and PPVs happening this weekend, including Night of Champions, Forbidden Door, NXT Great American Bash, and TNA Slammiversary. Additionally, they provide predictions for some of...

The guys open the show by discussing the New York Knicks winning the NBA title and the atmosphere in the city over the past week. They also explore the role Danhausen played for the team and how WWE is capitalizing on his newfound crossover fame. With TNA undergoing a major restructuring and several big names departing, the guys discuss whether this signals a potential sale or merger—and if the co...

AEW is running Double or Nothing in the guys' backyard at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, and they will be in attendance. They break down the card, speculate about what might happen in the main event, and discuss Andrew's anxiety over the possibility of MJF losing his hair. They also discuss the latest news, including the arrest of Ludwig Kaiser and Danhausen becoming a pop culture phenomenon a...

The guys react to the news that WWE has added summer house shows back to the schedule. They discuss how this will benefit the talent by helping them improve and stay fresh, rather than wrestling only once a week. They also react to John Cena’s comments about the "John Cena Classic" being a "work in progress." Should WWE have announced this tournament before having a more solidified concept in plac...

The guys begin by reflecting on the passing of Ted Turner and his massive contributions to television, sports media, and professional wrestling—specifically how he pushed Vince McMahon to evolve his product to stay competitive. They also break down this week’s Backlash and question the long-term interest in these "secondary" PLEs. The duo explores the possibility of Jacob Fatu defeating Roman Reig...

The show starts with a cameo from a special guest from France, before the guys dive into the news of the week. Stephanie Vaquer is reportedly sidelined for at least six weeks with a second-degree AC sprain, while AJ Lee’s WWE future remains uncertain following her recent run. Meanwhile, WWE SmackDown is scheduled to revert to its two-hour format this July. In developmental news, EVIL made a surpri...

The guys start by reacting to Darby Allin winning the AEW Championship on Wednesday night’s Dynamite. Although this was in the plans for a while, did they make the change knowing it was WrestleMania week, or was it just a coincidence? It's WrestleMania week; the guys talk about the WrestleMania lineup, give predictions for both nights, and discuss which matches they are looking forward to the most...

The boys start by discussing the build to WrestleMania and the possibility of Nikki Bella being injured, which might change the women's card. Also, The Miz will be marrying people as part of an event during WrestleMania week; the guys ponder who would want to do this? CM Punk gave a very passionate promo on Raw Monday, which was being referred to as "pipebomb 2.0". We discuss it and wonder if it w...

The guys start off discussing some of the news of the week, including Ronda Rousey not being planned for any more AEW appearances anytime soon; her Revolution appearance apparently had to do with sticking it to TKO. They also talk about all the things that happened on WWE TV this week, including CM Punk and Roman Reigns' confrontation on Raw, and more Danhausen. AEW Dynamite saw Kenny Omega and MJ...

This week, the guys break down this weekend's AEW Revolution pay-per-view, offering thoughts on what direction it might take, especially in the main event between MJF and Hangman Page. They also break down this week's Dynamite episode and MG Geek’s disappointment with the main event press conference. Also, as Peacock continues to remove more WWE content, NXT is moving its PLEs to YouTube, starting...

The guys react to Road Dogg's departure from WWE as a producer/writer and discuss why that job is difficult to keep. They also discuss the fallout from Elimination Chamber, including the debut of Danhausen and what's happening with Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, and Cody Rhodes going into WrestleMania. Then, on Raw this week, another great promo exchange between Roman Reigns and CM Punk. Also, a reca...

The guys break down the latest on the merger with Paramount and WBD. What does this mean for AEW and media distribution in general? They also preview the Elimination Chamber, which takes place on Saturday and will help define how WrestleMania is shaping up. Plus, AEW Dynamite and the lead-up to Revolution, AJ Styles' new role in WWE, Bronson Reed's injury, and more!

Andrew makes his return to the show as the guys kick things off by talking about ESPN airing the Royal Rumble this weekend. Could this potentially lead to PLEs being broadcast live on ABC/ESPN in the future? They also cover AEW, bringing Double or Nothing to Queens' Louis Armstrong Stadium and share what fans should know if they're attending the show that weekend. Plus: a full breakdown of this we...

It's Royal Rumble week, so we’re talking all about the event, giving our predictions for the winners, and, of course, discussing all the potential surprises! We also cover this week's AEW Dynamite and the surprising debut of Tommaso Ciampa, including how his character might be portrayed in AEW. Additionally, it looks like Andrade will finally get the main event run we’ve all been hoping for. Plus,...

This week, we discuss WWE Unreal, talking about some of our favorite moments, including Seth’s fake injury, R-Truth’s release, and the company’s use of Gunther. We also discuss how much behind-the-scenes content is too much. We also discussed upcoming shows, including this week's Saturday Night's Main Event in an early preview of The Royal Rumble, and expectations for surprises, given that they ar...

We start out talking about Will Hobbs finishing up with AEW and most likely signing with WWE. What will they do with him—NXT or main roster—and who would be a good fit to pair with him? TNA made its debut on AMC on Thursday night. Although we don't often talk about TNA, this was a milestone moment for that company. We just addressed some of the production issues and what they need to improve. Will...

This week, the guys discuss the WWE PLE Library moving to Netflix and how it feels like a custody battle when it comes to different shows going to different platforms. They also discuss OBA Femi and others joining the main roster. Additionally, this week's Monday Night Raw featured a crossover with Stranger Things to celebrate the first anniversary of the show's release on Netflix. The guys talk a...

With Saturday being John Cena's last match, the guys talk about some of his best matches and moments throughout the years and give a preview of Saturday Night's Main Event. Also, Mark Shapiro comments on the WWE archives and the NXT PLE package, leaving Peacock, and when they might find a permanent home. They also discuss the reveal of the Street Fighter trailer, with Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, an...

The guys discuss this Wednesday's Blood and Guts matches, praising the production and how much they enjoyed it, in contrast to recent Dynamite and Collision shows. Sky Blue was a standout for the women, and they wonder where they go now that the Death Riders lost Blood and Guts. Chris Jericho is rumored to be coming back to WWE based on some of the comments he made on his podcast. The guys discuss...

The guys start by talking about the WrestleMania promo commercial, which gets people worked up for the wrong reasons. hey also discuss the future of Chris Jericho after abandoning the trademark for 'The Jericho Vortex'. Also, a preview of Saturday night's main event and this week's Friday Night SmackDown. Does CM Punk get the Title? They also discuss this week’s AEW Dynamite, including the bait-an...

There has been considerable confusion about Andrade's contract status following his brief appearance in AEW. It appears that a non-compete clause was in place from the WWE. The guys break down the latest and what it might mean for independent contracts going forward. Both Seth Rollins and Jacob Fatu were injured during Crown Jewel weekend in Australia, and both appear to have to miss some time. Th...

The guys react to the news that AJ Styles will likely retire in 2026. They talk about what matches are left for him and why this weekend's match with John Cena could start a run of great matches to end his career. Andrew talks about the new rating system and why the numbers are lower after last week's low SmackDown viewership. Are they more accurate now, or more of a guess? Also, previews for Crow...

The guys react to the announcement of John Cena's last match in December at Saturday night's main event. They speculate on who his last opponent will be and if this will indeed be his last match, or if he will make surprise appearances down the road. Additionally, TNA and NXT are hosting a show called Showdown, which was originally titled Invasion but was changed this week. Andrew is unsure about...

This weekend, both AEW and WWE are hosting major events. WWE will be making its debut on ESPN with Wrestlepalooza, while AEW will be holding All Out in the afternoon on the same day. We break down both event cards and discuss whether AEW can impact the viewership of Wrestlepalooza, especially with their main event potentially going up against the first match of Wrestlepalooza, which features Brock...

Andrew and Rich are back with another episode of the Mat Men podcast, talking all things professional wrestling. The biggest news story of the week is a pending announcement that the 2027 WrestleMania will likely take place in Saudi Arabia. The guys discuss what this means for business and who they will get as big stars that they haven't used before. Will fans also travel there and help increase t...