The Sweet Chinwag Podcast

We end Pride Month 2022 on one of the best modern wrestlers in WWE and possibly one of their biggest missed opportunities in Shayna Baszler. We talk her MMA career, her transition into Wrestling, Stardom before her WWE career is talked in great detail. All of that, plus the week's news.

Who betta? Nobody was better than Chris Kanyon and in this episode, the chaps discuss the career of one of the unsung heroes of pro wrestling. We talk his early days being a jobber in WWF, his time in WCW as Mortis and being in the Jersey Triad and his involvement in the Invasion storyline. But we also chat and discuss the importance that Kanyon had on the industry and being one of the first LGBT...

DISCLAIMER: Massive apologies for Sam's audio issues. His setup was working, but barely picked up by his recording device. I hope you can still enjoy this episode regardless. Effy is a relative new trailblazer in the world of Pro Wrestling, but he has been a massive help in the perception of LGBT characters in the industry. Going from a punchline to a serious brawler who has had incredible matches...

DISCLAIMER: Massive apologies for Sam's audio issues. His remote setup was working, but barely picked up by his recording device. I hope you can still enjoy this episode regardless. Episode 100! We never thought we'd reach this point. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much. We kicked it back and relaxed by talking about our favourite beer drinking Texan, Stone Cold son! All of that, plus...

We're kicking off Pride Month 2022 with one of our favourite Joshi wrestlers in modern times. Yu Ishino, formerly known as Kagetsu was a powerhouse in Stardom and commanded respect everywhere he went. Not only did he reign supreme as World of Stardom champ, but was one of the very few wrestlers to get the Final Boss feel right! We talk all about his awesome career, plus all the news from the prior...

Wow, two whole years of this tiny little podcast that could and did. It's amazing to think of what we've covered, the amazing people we met along the way and the countless hours of enjoyment we have had. This episode is a just a little look back on things as well as answering all your questions about us. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for sticking with us. Here's to the next year! - S...

All Elite Wrestling's short history is one that is unlike any company that has tried their hand at becoming a mainstream alternative to the big company that is WWE. On this episode, the chaps conclude their retrospective by talking about AEW's first PPV right up until the time of the podcast. All of that, plus the week's news.

What an incredible story All Elite Wrestling has been in the modern history of Professional Wrestling. In this first part chronicling it's journey, the chaps chat about the elements that began the ball rolling and eventually to the spark that ignited the touch paper, ALL IN. All of that plus the week's news in wrestling.

The Surfer, The Nerd, The Cleaner and The Best Bout Machine. Yes, Kenneth Jerome Omega is our subject for this episode. He has had quite the career for himself, that almost came to an end before he had a chance to reach his zenith. Now he has had a number of standout matches, iconic title runs and took a huge gamble to create a viable alternative to the monopoly of a mainstream product. We discuss...

They say that all retrospectives are created equal, but you look at Scott Steiner and our others and you can see that statement is not true. Y'see if Sam, Dan & Riordan was to do one on Big Poppa Pump, they have 141 2/3% chance of it being silly! Señor Joe, the numbers don't lie and they spell a podcast episode for you at The Sweet Chinwag! Oh and we go over the news too.

Referees are a staple in pro wrestling. But many don't get the love they deserve. On this episode, we discuss the most notable and quickly realise some of them are just as, if not more wacky than the wrestlers!

We've been gone a little while but we're back and just as silly as ever! On this episode, we discuss the incredible career of Johnnie Mae Young. From her epic beginnings, her importance of keeping wrestling alive during the Second World War and her career resurgence in the WWF's Attitude Era. We thought this episode would be an interesting look into her career, but it got silly very fast! All of t...

Ah yes, a WrestleMania so good we had to split it into two episodes! Here is the concluding part of our review of WM17. No news this week. But boy we will have a lot to talk about come our next news!

It's our way or the highway for this bumper episode as Riordan, Dan & Sam go over what is considered the greatest wrestling PPV ever. We talk about what the wrestling world was like in 2001, what was happening in WWF to all lead up to WrestleMania 17... or X-Seven or even X-7 if you're a heathen! All of that, plus a very quick recap of the news in wrestling. Pssst... This is also Part 1 of 2. We t...

Well it's time to put your headphones on and get ready for WrestleMania as the chaps review the 1993 classic, WrestleMania The Album. Composed by two thirds of the Stock, Aitken, Waterman writing juggernaut and produced by Simon Cowell?! Okay, these three are way in over their heads with this one! All of that plus the news and our words on the Bad Guy, Scott Hall.

It's been long talked about and teased since the early days, but it's finally time. The guys finally talk about Cesaro! His WWE career, accomplishments and their shared love for the Swiss Superman! Also, losing their mind as to how the 'E dropped the ball BIG TIME! All of that, plus the previous week's news in wrestling.

It's a good pay per view for once as Sam, Dan & Riordan talk about one of best PPVs to happen on the Road To WrestleMania! It's No Way Out 2004 and it's one of the best feelgood moments in all of Pro Wrestling. All of that, plus the week's news in wrestling.

It's a mystery full of how they still have a lasting legacy, but yet Triple H's vanity stable to harken back to the Four Horseman has been fondly remembered for producing two future stars. On this episode, the chaps look into the history of the stable and their future reunions. All of that plus the week's news in wrestling.

Talk about an interesting episode for sure. In a change of pace for them, Dan, Riordan and Sam have a frank discussion about the Foreign Heel. The concept's beginnings in wrestling, to noted names and whether it can be a thing in today's world (Spoiler: they all agree that it has zero place in it.) All of that, plus the week's news in wrestling.

It's a slobber knocker of an episode this week. Sam, Dan & Riordan talk about the voice of a generation and one of the absolute greatest commentators in all of wrestling. Good ol' JR, Jim Ross. We talk his early life, his incredibly interesting academic achievements, his time in WWF and how at 70 years young he is still one of the best! All of that, plus the week's news in wrestling.

It's the most Royal time of the year and the boys are excited! On this episode, they discuss their personal favourite and least favourite moments in one of WWE's most exciting and anticipated events of the year. All of that, plus news and their predictions for the 2022 Rumble... Spoiler, they were WAYYY off!

I think this is the episode that has finally broken the chaps. On this episode, Sam, Riordan and Dan review the 9/25/2000 episode of Monday Nitro and the insanity that ensues on this infamous episode! All of that, plus the week's news in wrestling.

Vince Russo. One of the most creative and controversial people in Pro Wrestling. A person who helped with one of WWE's greatest periods, but also helped with some of the more... questionable moments in that time. In this episode, the chaps sit down to discuss the life and times of one Vince Russo. All of that, plus the week's news in wrestling.

What a bumper year 2021 was for Pro Wrestling! A lot of good, a lot of bad, but a lot changed in those 12 months. For another year, Sam, Dan & Riordan give out hypothetical awards to their favourite things in wrestling in 2021! All of that, plus a round-up of the news while they were gone.

It's time to deck the halls once more for the second annual Sweet Chinwag Christmas Special! Dan, Riordan and Sam take a break from Pro Wrestling for one week to discuss their favourite Christmas films. From their favourite festive watches, films that they watch during Xmas that have nothing to do with the day and their hot takes on their least favourites. Thank you for a wonderful 2021. We'll be...