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Wrestle Me - A Wrestling Podcast

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Award-winning comedy writer Marc Haynes has watched every single Wrestlemania. Broadcaster Pete Donaldson hasn’t. Join them both every week as they subject the greatest spectacle in sports entertainment to the kind of scrutiny that ruins them entirely. A hilarious and surprisingly insightful look into some of the most preposterous, glamorous and over-the-top sporting events the world has ever seen – from Hulk Hogan and Mr T at Madison Square Garden way back in 1985 to Roman Reigns and The Undertaker going head-to-head in April 2017 – Wrestle Me is a must-listen accompaniment to The Grandest St...

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SmackDown: Sept. 13, 2001 11.04.2019 1:01:13

So we go from the sublime WrestleMania X-Seven, to an emotional snapshot in time. Recorded at the Compaq Centre in Houston, Texas 48 hours after the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history - Pete and Marc take a look at September 13th 2001's SmackDown, a fascinating historical document and a glimpse into how Vince McMahon deals with world-changing events outside his company. show@wrestlemepo...

The most Wrestle Me wrestling match: WrestleMania X-Seven part V 04.04.2019 48:56

The finest main event - and a match that gets the award for the 'most Wrestle Me' wrestling match in the history of this show rounds off our coverage of WrestleMania X-Seven part 5. God, this was good. show@wrestlemepod.com if you'd like to say hello - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have we done the third table bit yet? WrestleMania X-Seven part 4 28.03.2019 28:13

The greatest TLC match in history gets its dues – we’ll be back next week with the final part of the greatest Wrestlemania we’ve seen so far. Magic.  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George H Dubya: WrestleMania X-Seven part 3 21.03.2019 47:13

Marc has big ideas for Loose Women, and one strange in-ring moment gets the biggest pop of all.  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go cats! WrestleMania X-Seven part 2 14.03.2019 43:58

Raven almost derails the show with a golf buggy, and W17 just gets better and better.  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can You Take the Heat? WrestleMania X-Seven part 1 07.03.2019 39:58

Banger. This could possibly be the podcast's first five parter. Don't frown like that, you won't get any of Gangrel's awful food. show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One more Mick: Wrestlemania 2000 part 4 28.02.2019 45:47

Mick Foley returns and Pete is concerned his kidney might be too full of broken muscle cells. show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry’s considering an affair: Wrestlemania 2000 part 3 21.02.2019 44:40

If a man refuses to be bound by a shirt, why would we expect him to be any more wedded to a marriage. It’s the return of Wrestlemania 2000, baby.  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Little baby beer: Wrestlemania 2000 part 2 14.02.2019 33:20

Marc adopts a Stone Cold Steve Baby and Pete tries to hawk his WWF Beanie Babies to you, the listener.  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The no train: Wrestlemania 2000 part 1 07.02.2019 44:00

Marc buys himself a hooky console, and Ice T somehow lowers the tone.  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do wrestlers dream of electric Iron Sheiks : Wrestlemania XV part 4 31.01.2019 43:46

Wrestle Me - asking the important questions, such as 'what do wrestlers dream about?' Also, they finish up their take on Wrestlemania XV. Because apparently that's what they're supposed to be doing.  show@wrestlemepod.com if you wanna send us stories about M&Ms and other crunchy chocolate candy - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

The pan-pansexual policeman : Wrestlemania XV part 3 24.01.2019 33:14

Pete can't believe Gold-ust is getting away with that spelling, and Marc can't understand why a pan-sexual wrestling policeman isn't a positive step for the US police.   show@wrestlemepod.com if you wanna write a love letter to Ken Shamrock's sister - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Punching the 'bean : Wrestlemania XV part 2 17.01.2019 34:18

We're back for another bite-sized chunk of Wrestlemania 15. Marc tries to summon Boyz II Men with a bit of singing, and Peter becomes Peter Pan-Pan. Oh, and Butterbean ruins everything!  show@wrestlemepod.com if you wanna get knocked the spark out - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcz II Pete : Wrestlemania XV part 1 10.01.2019 42:32

Marc and Pete kick off their shufty at Wrestlemania 15 with a heartfelt tribute to Mean Gene Okerlund, and a slightly less polished tribute to Bob Einstein.  show@wrestlemepod.com if you'd like to check out our asses - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Days of WrestleMeMas #13: Mankind vs The Rock (Royal Rumble 1999) 03.01.2019 24:04

Mankind vs The Rock (Royal Rumble 1999) Yes, we're well aware that we promised you twelve WrestleMeNaniMases this Christmas, but here's your thirteenth dose. Just pretend it's a post-show dark match. A match that happens to be bloody interesting. Another episode in two days!  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - rate and review us on the ol' iTunes - and you can find us on...

12 Days of WrestleMeMas #12: New Jack vs Vic Grimes (scaffold match) 01.01.2019 29:37

New Jack vs Vic Grimes (scaffold match) Merry Christmas you lot! Pete and Marc are back for 12 brand new shows, taking in legendary matches from the last forty years of professional wrestling. Spoiler: New Jack is still bloody horrid. Another episode in two days!  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - rate and review us on the ol' iTunes - and you can find us on Twitter @wr...

12 Days of WrestleMeMas #11: FMW Bath-House Deathmatch 30.12.2018 12:31

FMW Tarzan Goto & Mr Gannosuke vs The Headhunters - Bath-house Deathmatch Merry Christmas you lot! Pete and Marc are back for 12 brand new shows, taking in legendary matches from the last forty years of professional wrestling. What the bloody hell is going on here, then? Another episode in two days!  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - rate and review us on the ol' iT...

12 Days of WrestleMeMas #10: Heroes of Wrestling PPV 1999 28.12.2018 22:31

Heroes of Wrestling PPV 1999! Merry Christmas you lot! Pete and Marc are back for 12 brand new shows, taking in legendary matches from the last forty years of professional wrestling. A real shame, this one. Another episode in two days!  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - rate and review us on the ol' iTunes - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod.  Hosted on...

12 Days of WrestleMeMas #9: Hulk Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior 2 '98 26.12.2018 30:09

Hulk Hogan vs Ultimate Warrior 2 (WCW Halloween Havoc 1998) Merry Christmas you lot! Pete and Marc are back for 12 brand new shows, taking in legendary matches from the last forty years of professional wrestling. We're off to change our names legally to 'Warrior.' Another episode in two days!  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - rate and review us on the ol' iTunes - and...

12 Days of WrestleMeMas #8: Undertaker vs Mankind (Hell in a cell) '98 24.12.2018 30:27

Undertaker vs Mankind (hell in a cell) King of the Ring 1998 Merry Christmas you lot! Pete and Marc are back for 12 brand new shows, taking in legendary matches from the last forty years of professional wrestling. Possibly our most requested match! Another episode in two days!  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - rate and review us on the ol' iTunes - and you can find us...

12 Days of WrestleMeMas #7: Cactus Jack vs Terry Funk 1995 22.12.2018 25:59

Cactus Jack vs Terry Funk (IWA King of the Deathmatch finals 1995) Merry Christmas you lot! Pete and Marc are back for 12 brand new shows, taking in legendary matches from the last forty years of professional wrestling. Both of these guys are still alive, which Pete finds baffling. Another episode in two days!  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - rate and review us on the...

12 Days of WrestleMeMas #6:Undertaker vs Undertaker '94 20.12.2018 21:06

The Undertaker vs. The Undertaker: SummerSlam 1994 Merry Christmas you lot! Pete and Marc are back for 12 brand new shows, taking in legendary matches from the last forty years of professional wrestling. We're so very glad this never happened again. Another episode in two days!  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - rate and review us on the ol' iTunes - and you can find us...

12 Days of WrestleMeMas #5: Royal Rumble '92 Part 2 18.12.2018 27:40

Royal Rumble '92: 2/2 Merry Christmas you lot! Pete and Marc are back for 12 brand new shows, taking in legendary matches from the last forty years of professional wrestling. This was a real treat. Enjoy! Another episode in two days!  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - rate and review us on the ol' iTunes - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod.  Hosted on Ac...

12 Days of WrestleMeMas #4: Royal Rumble '92 Part 1 16.12.2018 28:19

Royal Rumble '92: Part 1 Merry Christmas you lot! Pete and Marc are back for 12 brand new shows, taking in legendary matches from the last forty years of professional wrestling. This was a real treat. Enjoy! Another episode in two days!  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - rate and review us on the ol' iTunes - and you can find us on Twitter @wrestlemepod.  Hosted on...

12 Days of WrestleMeMas #3: Nightstalker vs Sid 14.12.2018 19:04

Sid vs The Nightstalker, Clash of the champions XIII Merry Christmas you lot! Pete and Marc are back for 12 brand new shows, taking in legendary matches from the last forty years of professional wrestling. This one is a proper stinker. Pete nearly loses his damn mind. Another episode in two days!  show@wrestlemepod.com  if you'd like to say hello - rate and review us on the ol'...