Music of The Mat Remix

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Paul Völsch (Voices of Wrestling) as they go Jammin' Around Japan! The pair discuss a variety of Japanese wrestling theme songs from across the puro landscape, including AJPW, DDT, 2AW, SEAdLINNNG, and more. Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMat Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRich Follow Paul on Twitter: @Darth_Dragon All...

Hail Sabin! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Sarah Flannery (Sarah & Sarah, Journey Through Guerrilla Island) to discuss the themes of one of their favorite wrestlers, Chris Sabin! Andrew and Sarah gush over Sabin's work as both a singles wrestler and in the Motor City Machine Guns tag team with Alex Shelley, discuss why they think he's underrated, and of course...

It's the biggest party of the summer! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Sean Flynn as they tackle a selection of SummerSlam PPV theme songs. Andrew and Sean discuss their respective first SummerSlams, the evolution of the show's themes across time periods, and one of the stranger subjects for a wrestling pay-per-view theme that you'll find. Artists played include...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Sean Sedor (Voices of Wrestling) as they discuss the themes of Batista! Now a movie star, Batista spent many years as a major player in WWE. Andrew and Sean go over his entrance themes, the evolution (no pun intended) of his career, and what made Batista a superstar. Get your machine gun arms ready, this hour-long episode is a fun one! Follo...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew provides some information about def rebel, the group that is now in charge of making WWE's music. He also plays a sampling of the entrance themes they've created so far: Seth Rollins, Bayley, Io Shirai, and Angel Garza. Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMat Follow Andrew Rich on Twitter: @AndrewTRich All VOW podcasts, articles, previ...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined again by Robin Reid (World's Hardest Quiz Determination League) to discuss the themes of Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana! Andrew and Robin get into Cabana's many fun-filled theme songs (and one that is not so fun), as well as his importance and influence to both professional wrestling and podcasting. There is also a general discussion a...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is once again joined by Mike Spears (Open the Voice Gate, Everything Elite) to re-enter the world of Dragon Gate and discuss some more theme songs. This time around we have a mix of longtime DG veterans, foreign talent that made their names in the company, and the future stars that will carry Dragon Gate forward into the future. This includes music for B...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Lee Malone (Days of Thunder) to discuss the themes of WCW's two biggest TV shows: Nitro and Thunder! Andrew and Lee discuss the songs that were heard every week on TNT and TBS, the opening videos, and the legacies of the shows themselves. The music list may not be extensive, but it's still a really fun episode that delves into the go...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew teams up with Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling) to tackle the themes of Kevin Nash! Known by many gimmicks and singlets, Nash is one of the more polarizing figures in modern wrestling history due to his combination of laid back coolness and backstage politicking. Andrew and Rich give their thoughts on the big man, but more importantly break down his ma...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew tells a story about Ultimo Dragon, a mystery theme song, illicit affairs, and a man named Buck Howdy. Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMat Follow Andrew Rich on Twitter: @AndrewTRich All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.com Join the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://disco...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Andrew Sinclair (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of wrestling legend and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle! The two Andrews discuss Kurt's career as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, his tenure in both WWE and TNA, and of course his entrance music. What Kurt's theme history lacks in depth, it more than makes up for...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and returning guest Sean Flynn discuss a selection of WWE Diva themes from the Ruthless Aggression Era! Andrew and Sean delve into a time when bra and panties matches, bikini photo shoots, and Diva Dodgeball were all the rage. Oh, and there was some actual wrestling too, I suppose. Themes featured include Trish Stratus, Lita, Gail Kim, Torrie Wilson, and...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Jeremy Sexton (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the topic of Christian rock in wrestling. Andrew and Jeremy first talk about wrestling's relationship with Christianity and the Christian rock genre. Afterwards they play a few examples of Christian rock artists that have been featured in pro wrestling, including Creed, P.O.D., Skillet, and...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and Jeff Hawkins (Shake Them Ropes) pack their bags for the Mid-Atlantic territory to discuss the themes of "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes in Jim Crockett Promotions! Andrew and Jeff talk about Dusty's legacy, his iconic career, and the many theme songs he had in JCP. It's an eclectic mix of featured artists including Prince, Willie Ne...

You know the combination? On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and Damon McDonald (Super J-Cast) delve into the theme history of Gedo and Jado! The World Class Tag Team have had one of the longest partnerships in wrestling history, stretching across decades and multiple promotions including New Japan, FMW, WAR, and W*ING. Andrew and Damon discuss the team's longevity, importance to New...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and original co-host Chris Maffei (Wrestling Under Cover) reunite to celebrate the third anniversary of the show! Together they cover the infamous 2004 album WWE Originals, which features WWE wrestlers performing original songs. Is it a good album? Hell no. Does it make for a great episode? Absolutely! Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMat F...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew looks at four in-house AEW themes that were released at the end of 2019: Private Party, Joey Janela, The Jurassic Express, and Awesome Kong. Think of this as a supplemental EP to the Taste of 2019 episode! Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMat Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRich All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofW...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Suit Williams (Voices of Wrestling) as they discuss a selection of themes that debuted in wrestling in 2019: "Battle Cry" (Kenny Omega), "I Fell" (Darby Allin), "Let Me In" (The Fiend), "100% Voltage" (SHO), "G.O.D. (Firing Squad)" (Guerrillas of Destiny), and more! Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter:...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and returning guest Chris Novembrino (Shake Them Ropes, Don't Worry About the Government) dive into a grab bag of themes from World Championship Wrestling! Andrew and Chris discuss their respective relationships with WCW, the type of music the company used, and of course the actual themes, including Goldberg, Sid Vicious, American Males, Madusa, Harl...

Reach for the sky, boy! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and Robin Reid (BritWres Roundtable) head down to scenic Sandy Fork, Delaware and talk about the themes of Jay & Mark Briscoe. Andrew and Robin delve into the Briscoes' entrance music and their careers as Ring of Honor's most iconic tag team. Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMat Follow Andrew on Twitter:...

No pasa nada! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Ricardo Gallegos (Voices of Wrestling, Los Lucha Jobbers) to discuss the themes of "El Toro Blanco" Rush. The current ROH World Champion and ex-CMLL megastar has been the subject of acclaim and controversy over the years; Andrew and Ricardo delve into his theme songs, his character work, his career, and more! Follow Mus...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the 2019 Halloween Spooktacular! Andrew and returning guest Sean Flynn discuss five spooky, scary, creepy wrestling themes that are sure to send shivers up your spine, including music for Kevin Thorn, Hallowicked & Frightmare, Awesome Kong, and more! Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMat Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRich Follow Se...

Hey! Nothing you can say! Nothing's gonna cha- *ahem* Sorry, getting ahead of myself there. On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the theme history of Randy Orton! The two delve into Randy's golden boy status in WWE, his various personae like "The Legend Killer" and "The Viper," and of course his e...

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by the returning Damon McDonald (Super J-Cast) for another New Japan Grab Bag! The duo delve into a bunch of New Japan themes, including Kazuchika Okada, Shingo Takagi, Lance Archer, YOSHI-HASHI, Tiger Mask IV, and many more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew answers a bunch of listener questions about AEW music, poetic lyrics, stable themes, licensed songs, and many other topics. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy