The Wrestling Caucus

On Episode 12 of The Wrestling Caucus, Peter A and Smiley discuss everyone's obsession and ignorance regarding TV ratings, NJPW Dominion, WWE Extreme Rules, AEW Fight For The Fallen as well as an existential conversion on their wrestling fandom; asking the question,  Why do we watch wrestling? Is it the "moves"? Or is it the personalities, psychology and story-telling?  -------- Follow T...

Episode 11 of The Wrestling Caucus is all about the two week AEW TV special, Fyter Fest! Peter A and Smiley Arriaga discuss how tag team focused these shows were as well as the idea that Tag Teams can be main event stars. They also discuss the growth of the AEW Women's division, Hikaru Shida and Penelope Ford's stellar match, the star-making match between Orange Cassidy and Chris Jericho as well a...

On Episode 10 of The Wrestling Caucus, Peter A & Smiley Arriaga discuss the 10th anniversary of one of the most forgotten about PPVs in recent history, WWE Fatal 4 Way 2010! This was the final WWE PPV held at The Nassau Coliseum before it closed for renovations in 2015. Their deathmatch correspondent, Elton attended this show and he gives his thoughts on his experiencing it in the flesh as wel...

Wrestling! Is indeed now and on episode 9 of The Wrestling Caucus, Peter A & Smiley Arriaga discuss all the recent happens in the wrestling world and for once it's not just about WWE & AEW! New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced their return with The New Japan Cup with the finals of said cup and Dominion being held WITH FANS. They also discuss what happened at WWE Backlash, including -THE G...

On this bonus episode of The Wrestling Caucus, Peter A & Smiley Arriaga preview the upcoming WWE Backlash PPV happening this Sunday! They talk about the marketing of Edge vs Randy Orton as The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever , the importance of momentum and their apathy towards the Women's Tag Team Titles and more!  Support: https://defund12.org/ https://justiceforbreonna.org/ Follow The Wr...

On this bonus episode of The Wrestling Caucus, Peter A and Smiley Arriaga discuss the recent horrific deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor & Ahmaud Arbery at the hands of the police and the response from pro-wrestling. They also recap NXT Takeover In Your House and talk about whether the decision to not have the NXT Title match close the show was the right choice, the next opponent for Io Sh...

On Episode 7 of The Wrestling Caucus, Peter A and Smiley Arriaga recap the second annual AEW Double or Nothing PPV! They discuss the spectacle that was the Stadium Stampede match between the Elite and Inner Circle and whether or not it should have closed the show over the AEW Championship match between Jon Moxley and Brodie Lee.  --------------- Follow The Wrestling Caucus:  https://www....

Episode 6 of The Wrestling Caucus is all about WWE Money In The Bank. Peter A and Smiley discuss the unique Money in The Bank match that took place at WWE HQ and had the Mens and Women's ladder matches happen and the same time! They also give their thoughts on the Money In The Bank concept and how it hold up 15 years into its existence. With Jeff Hardy's first PPV match back from injury taking pla...

On Episode 5 of The Wrestling Caucus, Peter A & Smiley tackle the famous and not so famous wrestling video games from the last two decades with their Deathmatch correspondent, Elton! Among the games discussed were the famous WWF/E Smackdown! series, WWF No Mercy , WCW vs NWO Revenge and more! They also mentioned the notable non Turner & McMahon branded games such as TNA Impact!, Fire Pro,...

Episode 4 of The Wrestling Caucus is all about the beautiful garbage that is hardcore wrestling. This form of pro-wrestling is typically more violent than a traditional match featuring various weapons and dangerous stunts that usually involve fire and glass. Peter A and Smiley talk to their long time friend and deathmatch expert, Elton to discuss the origin of this extreme style and its important...

On Episode 3 of The Wrestling Caucus, Peter A and Smiley Arriaga discuss the standouts (both good and bad) of the first ever two night WrestleMania. They also talk up the divisive nature of the AJ Styles/Undertaker and Bray Wyatt/John Cena matches, how NXT talent have been used in recent months, and if a double dose of Wrestlemania will work in the future. ------ Follow The Wrestling Caucus: ...

The second edition of The Wrestling Caucus is all about the 4th wall and how the wrestling world has been breaking theirs from time to time. Peter A and Smiley Arriaga also preview whats left of Wrestlemania 36, they discuss the season premiere of Vice's Dark Side of The Ring, and more!  ---------- Follow The Wrestling Caucus: https://www.instagram.com/thewrestlingcaucus/ https://twitter.com/...

On the first episode of The Wrestling Caucus, Peter A and Smiley Arriaga discuss how pro-wrestling is handling the global effects of COVID-19, the 2020 Royal Rumble winners, star making moments of the current Wrestlemania build and AEW's recent Revolution PPV, the lame "part-timer" trope in wrestling, and more!  ------------- Follow The Wrestling Caucus: https://www.instagram.com/thewrestling...

The Wrestling Caucus is two brothers, Peter A & Smiley Arriaga discussing the world of professional wrestling. Topical conversations and whatever is worth talking about! Here's a sneak preview of our first episode where we talk the possibly of Wrestlemania being canceled or posponded due to COVID-19.