Unplugged Pro Wrestling

Maria and Jesse are joined by producer extraordinaire of the Busted Open radio show, Gabby LaSpisa. It was a spirited conversation to say the least! Gabby's passion for the pro wrestling industry shines in this episode as we discuss: Her favorite performers, who she is drawn to and why (MJF?!) Breaking into a male dominated profession and establishing herself on the Busted Open podcast with Dave L...

Maria and Jesse are back on the scene to talk, Jesse in attendance at AEW Full Gear. We rank our matches and review the show! Maria will be at WWE Survivor Series, we preview the card for this Sunday! We also talk about wrestling venues and where wrestling is headed as we close 2021. Maria Rose at https://twitter.com/mareea_rose https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovnQM6uCTQWJeTem6Ks6kw https://www....

A special AEW Full Gear preview where we run thru every scenario, storyline and plenty of Easter eggs throughout the podcast. Maria and Jesse open the show with their predictions. Author and writer J.D. Oliva joins the show mid-way thru. Corner Podcast and acclaimed sports writers Kel Dansby and Andreas Hale close the show in compelling fashion. J.D. Oliva can be found at https://twitter.com/JD_Ol...

Maria and Jesse made it to episode 50!! We discuss: The last 9 months of pro wrestling since we became a podcasting duo. Have we manifested Keith Lee going to AEW and becoming World champion?? An AEW Full Gear 2019 review, what's changed in 2 years? YOUR questions are answered via our mailbag! Maria Rose at https://twitter.com/mareea_rose https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovnQM6uCTQWJeTem6Ks6kw ht...

Sammy Khalaf makes his triumphant return to the podcast. He stops by to discuss, More WWE releases, specifically Keith Lee! The art of storytelling in pro wrestling. Bret Hart vs Steve Austin at Survivor Series in 1996! The greatest pro wrestling matches in the month of November. AEW Full Gear is upon us! https://twitter.com/KhalafSammy and https://www.instagram.com/sammy_khalaf03/ Maria Rose at h...

Maria and Jesse tackle a lot of topics in a short amount of time! Who would Eric Bischoff love to write a 2-3 year story arc in AEW for?? Will Ring Of Honor close it's doors? Who are our 5 best male in ring wrestlers of 2021?? Writing underdog stories in the WWE and AEW! Maria Rose at https://twitter.com/mareea_rose https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovnQM6uCTQWJeTem6Ks6kw https://www.instagram.com...

Maria and Jesse go OFF on: The WWE and their lack of Wrestling during a show. Brock Lesnar has had the same gimmick for 20 years. Who would WWE and AEW World champions if the roster's were switched?? Continuing the build to AEW Full Gear. Maria Rose at https://twitter.com/mareea_rose https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovnQM6uCTQWJeTem6Ks6kw https://www.instagram.com/mareea_rose/ and https://www.you...

Zack Heydorn from PW Torch joins Jesse. They dive into a wide variety of topics. How will WWE close 2021? If Vince McMahon inherited AEW's roster, who would his World champions be on RAW and Smackdown? "Let it play out" went wrong quite a bit for the WWE from 2011-21. We talk about our most memorable let downs with WWE booking. Our excitement level for AEW Full Gear! You can find Zack at https://w...

Maria and Jesse go in depth this week on The largest crowd reactions they've heard at a wrestling show. Who is "homegrown" in the WWE and AEW? Steve Austin, CM Punk, AJ Styles, Kenny Omega, Roman Reigns, Sasha Banks and MORE! Maria Rose at https://twitter.com/mareea_rose https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovnQM6uCTQWJeTem6Ks6kw https://www.instagram.com/mareea_rose/ and https://www.youtube.com/watc...

Ryan Droste from The Top Rope Nation Podcast and Bluewire network collaborates with Jesse to talk: 20 years of evolution with the wrestling media. Will the WWE start to please their audience? Hangman Page returns and will face off with Kenny Omega for the AEW Championship. Will it happen at Full Gear? You can find Ryan and Top Rope Nation at https://twitter.com/ryandroste https://www.topropenation...

Maria and Jesse provide a ton of entertainment and clarity this week. Among the topics discussed. WWE Smackdown providing a quality show. The WWE Draft providing a "reset' MJF's promo tapping into the minds of the co-host's of this show (We didn't provide the vulgar content) The Four Pillars of AEW and lastly, out of the most recent signings. Whom out of Malakai Black, Andrade El Idolo, CM Punk, A...

Maria is back joining Jesse this week to talk Maria's experience at AEW Dynamite and Rampage in Newark, New Jersey! Who will steal the show this week at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York?? The talent ALL around the World of Pro wrestling is insane, we dive in depth into said topic. Big E as WWE champion appreciation segement to go along with the Iron Sheik tweet of the YEAR! Maria Rose at ht...

Chris Mueller from Bleacher Report joins Jesse Velasquez on this special episode. They briefly discuss The Dark Side Of The Ring episode "The Plane Ride From Hell" Big E is the NEW WWE Champion and rightfully should be! Where does the brand go from there? NXT 2.0 has been unveiled, what are our thoughts?? AEW continues to bring in new talent each week, can they maintain the momentum once the debut...

Maria and Jesse are back and give you everything AEW All Out related! CM Punk will ______ (to) Darby Allin Bryan Danielson will appear after the ..... match. Kenny Omega will .... the AEW World title Chris Jericho will LOSE and retire via MJF. Or will he?? The WWE has a new name!! Maria Rose at https://twitter.com/mareea_rose https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovnQM6uCTQWJeTem6Ks6kw https://www.ins...

Chris Jeter from DailyDDT.com joins Jesse on this episode to cover a myriad of topics. Have WWE and AEW been hot since live crowds came back in July? Who will be the World champions for WWE and AEW at the end of the year? Will the New Japan G1 Climax be a down one this year? You can find our writing at DailyDDT.com. Chris Jeter can be found at https://twitter.com/cjet91 Maria Rose at https://twitt...

Maria and Jesse return with a plethora of topics for all of you to chew on. Will John Cena become a 17 time World Champion? Will Chris Jericho defeat MJF this Wednesday on AEW Dynamite? Will we see a New Japan vs AEW interpromotional feud by the end of 2021? Who will be the 1st talent from AEW to move to the WWE!? Maria Rose at https://twitter.com/mareea_rose https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovnQ...

Maria and Jesse break it down via Bluewire Hustle. AEW Dynamite was bananas, who were the real winners and losers? Bray Wyatt has been released by the WWE. Business as usual for Vince McMahon or is the company in trouble? Adam Cole is a free agent beginning August 22nd, where is he going!? AEW Rampage begins August 13th, the 2nd episode is sold out from Chicago at the United Center. Will CM Punk a...

Maria and Jesse bring the hustle this week as they unveil a new logo. All while bringing the same, unfiltered attitude! Maria goes on a number of epic tangents regarding the IWC and the wrestling business!! Are the WWE going to the well once too often with part time talent main eventing important shows? When will Finn Balor or Big E be the guy headlining the big shows? IWC "fans" are turning on Da...

Maria and Jesse return after a couple of weeks and dive deep into a wide array of pro wrestling topics! Can AEW recreate a new movement at the top of their promotion similar to the WWE in 2000? Can wrestling become popular in the mainstream World once again? Who will win the WWE Money In The Bank? How much are crowds going to enhance pro wrestling? Will Daniel Bryan return late this Summer?! Maria...

Maria and Jesse have a LOT to talk about. AEW Dynamite and why Jungle Boy has already been seen as a rising performer before last Saturday night. What is Maria's excitement level for MJF vs Sammy Guevara!? WWE Money In The Bank, can Ricochet, Big E or Riddle emerge as a top guy?! Lastly, we talk about CM Punk's pipe bomb 10 years ago in the WWE and how some wrestling fans have looked for other alt...

Maria and Jesse briefly touch on WWE Hell In A Cell. Bianca Bel Air has been top flight, where was Roman Reigns on Sunday?? Kenny Omega will defend the AEW World title on Dynamite this Saturday night vs Jungle Boy. MJF will finally face off with Sammy Guevara on Wednesday, July 30th! Will Max reign surpreme? We close the episode breaking down tribalism among AEW and WWE fans. Why do they think lik...

Raphael Garcia and Cam Hawkins join Jesse on today's episode. As 3 men of color in the writing industry, we discuss how would we change the writing room in the WWE? Specifically Monday Night RAW!? We also touch on toning down your Wrestling Twitter Timeline. NXT Takeover, Karrion Kross, Big E, Xavier Woods and Mark Henry close the show! You can find Raphael Garcia at https://grapplingwithissues.co...

Danny Limelight joins Jesse this week and drops a lot of knowledge along the way!! Danny was extremely transparent about his life and career. Danny talks about working in Puerto Rico, AEW and New Japan Strong. Is headed to the Best Of Super Juniors or PWG Battle Of Los Angeles?! We talk about his acting and producing, his daughter and her future and we also include a 3 minute short film which Dann...

From about 25:10 on, you do NOT want to miss this podcast! Maria and Jesse have a field day with the internet wrestling community. After a brief AEW Dynamite review and praise of new IWGP World Heavyweight champion Shingo Takagi, the Jersey Sota connection go postal on wrestling fans who are stuck in their ways. The WWF/WCW Monday Night War is used to educate you on how to stop taking wrestling so...

Maria and Jesse talk about the fallout from AEW Double Or Nothing. Who are the next big feuds and challengers for titles? Who is the new face of AEW? The Iron Sheik brings endless minutes of entertainment and we break down "wrestling focus groups"! Maria Rose at https://twitter.com/mareea_rose https://www.instagram.com/mareea_rose/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtHTKNj4lk0 https://twitter.co...