The Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast

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The Gentlemen’s Wrestling Podcast is a wide-ranging podcast that covers the diverse world of professional wrestling through serious and informative long-form discussion. Host Jesse Collings is joined by a rotating cast of guests and tackles a singular topic with each episode; with frequent themes focusing on industry economics, media, fan culture, historical perspective and wrestling’s place in the broader pop culture universe.--------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast is a member of the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network.---------------------------------...

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Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #61: The Legacy of TNA/Impact Wrestling 01.05.2023 1:41:33

On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings)is joined by Garrett Kidney, and they discuss the history and legacy of TNA/Impact wrestling. They get into the general image TNA has left on pro wrestling, why people don't always evaluate the company fairly, the miscues the company had in promoting/hiring talent, the lack of consistent creative vision, and the important role th...

Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #60: Why we can't stop talking about CM Punk 20.04.2023 1:28:53

On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings)is joined by Warren Hayes, as they discuss the unique cultural phenomenon that is CM Punk, why news about his possible return and feud with The Elite drives so much discourse, the unique emotional connection Punk has with fans and how Punk's original rise to popularity still impacts wrestling today.

Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #59: WWE's Post-WrestleMania Disaster 05.04.2023 50:25

Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is solo recapping the incredible last 48 hours in WWE, dating back to the decision to have Roman Reigns defeat Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania, the reason why Cody Rhodes is the biggest star in WWE that needed to be protected and that misfire. He also talks about Vince McMahon returning to full power in WWE, the horrible RAW after WrestleMania, and a l...

Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #58: Brutally Honest WrestleMania Preview 31.03.2023 1:46:56

Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by Adam Berger, and they cut through the BS and give you all their thoughts on WrestleMania 39, including the improved build of the card under Triple H's leadership, the handling of Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes, the terrible build around each of the women's matches, the use of big stars like John Cena and Brock Lesnar, and more.

Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #57: CM Punk's Meltdown Seven Months Later 17.03.2023 1:23:08

Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by Trevor Dame (@TrevorDame) to discuss CM Punk's incredible exit from AEW following the ALL OUT press conference. They discuss what motivations Punk may have had during his public tirade, the long-term impacts the incident has had on the perception of AEW, and of course, wonder what could happen if Punk does come back to AEW.

Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #56: Wrestling In The World of 2023 Pop Culture 03.03.2023 1:37:54

Host Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by music journalist, journalism professor and pro wrestling fan Maura Johnston (@Maura) to discuss how the world of pro wrestling fits into pop culture in 2023. They talk about how changes in pop culture have made it impossible for a Stone Cold Steve Austin-type star to emerge, how nostalgia in wrestling mimics nostalgia in TV, movies and music, the e...

The Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #55: The Way We Talk About AEW Is Broken 21.02.2023 1:46:39

In this edition of the GWP, Jesse Collings ( @JesseCollings ) is joined by Rich Kraetsch of VoicesofWrestling.com and the Flagship Wrestling Podcast as they discuss the discourse of how fans, analysts and journalists discuss AEW, the issues caused by constant pessimism towards the promotion's future, and the role charlatans and grifters play in influencing AEW business.