Talking Smark Wrestling Podcast

On this episode, Tony and Shawn discuss ALMOST EVERYTHING that's happened in this very busy wrestling news week, including recapping both nights of WrestleMania, the WWE/UFC Endeavor acquisition merger, Rick Steiner's transphobic outburst and more RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen to this and EVERY episode of Talking Sma...

On this episode, Shawn and Tony break down their WrestleMania predictions! Plus a rant on the chosen main event for night 1! Will Cody Rhodes defeat Roman Reigns, or will he make it to 1000 days? Will Rhea Ripley and Asuka finally get their WrestleMania moments? All this and more RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen to this and EVE...

On this episode, Tony and Shawn discuss FTR's future, whether WWE or AEW sees another run in Goldberg, continued rumors and hints of CM Punk's AEW return, HHH wanting to get rid of the Universal Title, plus some more WWE Pick Your Path featuring Talking Smark Superstar, THE WRENCH - all this and more RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark Y...

Join Shawn and Tony and Chief WCW Correspondent Mattscott as they review probably the most overrated WrestleMania of all time! Is the dumpster match a dumpster fire? Find out RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen to this and EVERY episode of Talking Smark on YouTube, where you can also find bonus content, archived episodes and more!...

On this week's episode, Shawn and Tony discuss the most important story in pro wrestling this week - Vince McMahon's new facial hair! Plus, WWE plans to begin betting on match outcomes, AEW had a pay per view (was it good?) and wait, is Bryan Danielson retiring again? All this and more RIGHT HERE on TALKING SMARK! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen to this a...

On this episode, Shawn and Tony read BOOKS! Tony's in Florida for the week, so we pre-recorded this one so we wouldn't leave you guys hanging! Will Johnny Fresh become a WWE Champion? Find out RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen to this and EVERY episode of Talking Smark on YouTube, where you can also find bonus content, archived...

Shawn and Tony do not review the Elimination Chamber (maybe a couple segments briefly) but instead focus on The Wrench earning a CHAMPIONSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Can The Wrench finally... tighten? The nuts... Of justice? OR will he BOLT again?  It sure is a WASHY situation RIGHT HERE on TALKING SMARK! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen to this and EVERY episod...

It's the show with too many prepositions! Shawn and Tony cover No Way Out 1998 - "No Way Out of Texas In Your House!" Has it usurped the throne of the Great Prince Albert Memorial Battle Royal Hall as the worst event covered on the show? Find out RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen to this and EVERY episode of Talking Smark on You...

A slow news week for wrestling, leading Shawn and Tony to almost forget about the recent health scare of Jerry Lawler - plus more WWE Pick Your Path books, including the debut of a new wrestler to the Talking Smark roster, Johnny Fresh! All this and SOME, RIGHT HERE on TALKING SMARK!  Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen to this and EVERY episode of Talki...

On this episode, Shawn and Tony discuss last weekend's ROYAL RUMBLE! Was it too predictable? Do we suddenly have an unquenchable thirst for Mountain Dew Pitch Black? And will THE WRENCH finally win some championship gold? All this and more RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen to this and EVERY episode of Talking Smark on YouTube, w...

It's time for "the First Annual 2022 Smarky Awards in 2023!" On this episode, Shawn and Tony break down the best and the worst of everything covered on the show last year, plus AEW's tribute to Jay Briscoe with his brother Mark defeating Jay Lethal, the return of THE WRENCH in his championship ambitions in WWE Pick Your Path #2 and MORE, RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark!  Check out our Twitch stre...

Shawn and Tony discuss the tragic and untimely death of Jamin "Jay Briscoe" Pugh, continued Vince McMahon drama, plus the return to their classic review format for the 25th anniversary of the January 18th, 1998 Royal Rumble in San Jose, California! Is Sunny an impartial official? Are there only 26th entrants in the Royal Rumble? Would you notice a pair of someone else's brass knuckles in your tigh...

This week, Tony and Shawn discuss what's been on everyone's mind the past week - Vince McMahon forcing himself back onto the WWE Board of Directors! Plus addressing WWE sale rumors, Stephanie McMahon's resignation, and some of WWE Pick Your Path #2 - Night of Champions - will THE WRENCH succeed in his championship challenge? All this and more RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch strea...

On this episode, Shawn and Tony discuss their Royal Rumble predictions, FTR losing their AAA Tag Team Titles, Vince McMahon denying no-cut clauses in new contract negotiations, Karen Jarrett's Twitter (as well as Kelly Kelly's response) and MORE, RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen to this and EVERY episode of Talking Smark on You...

Watch along with us! Every Firefly Funhouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoR0c8ryAsA Firefly Funhouse Match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssbi6bbOXSM That's a wrap! Join Shawn and Tony as they put 2022 in the rearview and gear up for the new show format, capping off the year with a watchalong of all the "firefy flunhouse" segments and the cinematic Firefly Funhouse match!  Check out ou...

This week's episode is another listener requested review, it's WCW Superbrawl III from 1993! Join Shawn and Tony as they express their disfavor for strap matches, their favor for Jesse Ventura and Tony Schiavone, some early Hollywood Blondes, a great bout between Chris Benoit and 2 Cold Scorpio, another hidden Cactus Jack classic, Big Van Vader covered in blood and MORE, RIGHT HERE on Talking Smar...

On this week’s episode, Shawn and Tony take one last dive into 2002 with Armageddon! Featuring a forgotten classic between Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit, the Three Stages of Hell match between HHH and HBK, and of course The Big Pants vs. Kurt Angle. But MOST importantly, some HLA from Dawn Marie and Torrie Wilson RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talking...

Join Shawn and Tony for their final single-match watchalong of 2022! It’s Randy Orton vs Mick Foley, No Holds Barred for the Intercontinental Championship at Backlash 2004! Does it hold up today as the match that put Randy on the map? Have we ever seen barbed wire do so much damage on a WWE event? And have we EVER seen this many thumbtacks? All this and more RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out...

Shawn and Tony’s 1997 journey is long last coming to a close with WWF In Your House D Generation X! Featuring a world title match between Ken Shamrock and Shawn Michaels, a tough guy fight with Butterbean and Marc Mero, an athletic display that MAY qualify as in-ring competition under certain athletic commission jurisdictions between Triple H and Sgt. Slaughter, and quite possibly the greatest Gol...

On this week’s episode, Shawn and Tony discuss Survivor Series 2002 from Madison Square Garden! Is it a one match show with the debut of the Elimination Chamber, or was the 2 vs 2 vs 2 tag match a close contender? Or perhaps The Big Pants stole the whole show with Lesnar? Find out RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark!

Join Shawn and Tony again for another bloody TNA match available for free officially from Impact on YouTube! This one is one of Shawn's all-time favorites, as he was in attendance for it at TNA Bound For Glory 2012! Does Tony think it holds up as well? Join us and find out RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch streams! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can listen to this and EVERY epis...

On this week's episode, Tony and Shawn step back to 2010, and both for the first time watch Ric Flair vs Mick Foley's infamous last man standing match from Before The Glory 2010. ANYONE can join in, as the match is available in an official YouTube upload! Is it as bad as people have let on? Should it have been on pay per view, or should it not have happened at all? All this and more RIGHT HERE on...

This week, Shawn and Tony give a rather brief review of an event that, aside from the known controversies, is perhaps underwhelming? Survivor Series 1997! Besides the Montreal Screwjob, when’s the last time anyone watched this one start to finish? Well on this episode, we run down the numerous Survivor Series elimination matches, Kane’s obnoxious red light. Austin’s cup of coffee match with Owen a...

Last week we may have tricked you by calling an audible for a Q&A show, but this week you’re in for a treat! Resident Chief WCW Correspondent Mattscott joins Tony and Shawn to watch-along WCW Halloween Havoc 1997! How did Jericho not break his neck against Gedo? What’s up with the WCW cage? Ric Flair has his real music?! All this and more RIGHT HERE on Talking Smark! Check out our Twitch strea...

Shawn and Tony call an audible this week and instead of covering Rebellion 2002, we’ve put together our first Talking Smark Q&A show! Join in on future Q&A sessions by e-mailing the show at TalkingSmarkWrestling@gmail.com or any of our social media links at TalkingSmark.com! Tune in to our first Twitch stream on Wednesday 9/14 at 5PM Pacific Time! http://twitch.tv/talkingsmark You can list...