WrestleWatch Podcast

We took a week off but we're back at it - we'll take a look over the entire Free Agency Tracker to see how we're feeling heading into a busy Memorial Day weekend of wrestling. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 55! WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore th...

The Good Brothers are back in NJPW! Let's talk about that, Sareee back at Stardom, a few people possibly AEW bound (Alex Windsor, Cedric Alexander, and Thekla), all those WWE releases (Dakota Kai, Eddy Thorpe, Gigi Dolin, and Shayna Baszler in particular), and a vibe check on Sami Zayn. We'll also do some Report Cards on Finn Balor, Seth Rollins, and Drew McIntyre a year after re-signing with WWE....

This week Ryan is joined by guest host and Substack contributor Luke! We thought we were going to do a show all about Mayu Iwatani signing with Marigold, and then WWE did their annual post-Mania releases... We'll chat about those things, plus Tam Nakano & Thekla also leave Stardom - where might they wind up? Miyu Yamashita makes an appearance in AEW. And to make this not just an episode about...

WWE buys AAA - what does it mean for wrestler free agency and the industry as a whole? TNA's World Champ gets squashed, Miro / Rusev and Malakai Black / Aleister Black return to WWE, and we do a Report Card on the Guerillas of Destiny (Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) signing with WWE. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 52! This episode was recorded 4/25/25. Music Provid...

Josh Alexander is All Elite! How did the Walking Weapon go from TNA to AEW? Discussion on Alexander plus: Mariah May negotiates through the media, the Good Brothers' next locale is teased, Jeff Cobb leaves New Japan, and only a week later we might have to re-evaluate Michael Oku again! This episode was recorded on 4/19/25. Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: maritalstreep] Sup...

We made it to 50 episodes, and our treat: talking about Cody Rhodes! We'll do a Report Card on his decision to re-sign with WWE one year ago, as well as The Beast Mortos and his decision to leave AAA for AEW. We also have updates on Ninja Mack appearing in NJPW's Best of the Super Juniors; plus we'll have temperature checks on Danhausen, Joe Hendry, Matt Cardona, Michael Oku, Samantha Irvin, and S...

Our first full-length episode was on Mercedes Moné signing with AEW. One year after her and Kazuchika Okada jumped to the promotion, it's time for Doug & Ryan to review those moves with another Report Card. They'll also discuss Kevin Knight signing with AEW, Malakai Black and Miro looking set for WWE returns, and what's going on with Nikki Bella. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Age...

It's been a year since Marigold was formed by Rossy Ogawa taking pieces from Stardom - what's the Report Card on them and everybody who left (or didn't leave) Stardom one year later? We'll also chat about interest in Alexander Hammerstone, Mina Shirakawa going to AEW just as Mariah May might be leaving, Saraya already leaving AEW, and what's going on with wrestling's greatest player-coach Sareee....

WWE is touring Europe and set to have a tryout next week, including having invited standout indie wrestler Zozaya to it. Will he sign with WWE and could others too? That plus heat checks on Hikuleo, Sami Zayn, and the New Day. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 47! Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: maritalstreep]   Visit our Substack to view t...

Rumors are swirling about Jeff Cobb - is he staying in NJPW or heading to WWE? We'll also cover how the WWE ID program is going so far. Plus: temperature checks on Hook, Tegan Nox, and Zilla Fatu. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 46! Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: maritalstreep]

Sami Zayn was written off WWE TV at Elimination Chamber - with his contract expected to expire soon, is it time he helluva kicks somewhere else? We also have the latest on Gabe Kidd's contract status with NJPW (and possible flirtations with AEW?), AEW granting Rey Fenix his requested release, and the Saya Kamitani vs Tam Nakano "Loser Leaves Stardom" match fallout. Plus: temperature checks on Beth...

Tam Nakano & Saya Kamitani are set for a Loser Leaves Stardom match in a few days - what are the odds one of them goes to another promotion? That plus Speedball Mike Bailey gets teased on AEW, Carmella departs WWE, and we look back a year later on notable jumps and grade their decisions (including Deonna Purrazzo, Nic Nemeth, El Hijo del Vikingo, Andrade, Naomi, and Bryan Keith). Welcome to Wr...

Let's take a look back on the past year of pro wrestling free agency and answer the big question: who made the right choice in jumping promotions? Who made the wrong choice? Doug & Ryan have their own Top 3s for each, let's see who they list! Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 43! WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the...

"The Absolute One" (fka? Ricky Starks - we'll see!) debuts in NXT as he, Miro, and Malakai Black all get their releases from AEW. WWE meanwhile gave notice to a host of folks including Bea Priestley, Cedric Alexander, and the Good Brothers - where might they go? All that plus the latest on El Hijo de Dr Wagner Jr signing with AAA and rumors swirling on Kevin Knight. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wr...

Doug & Ryan discuss the latest round of WWE releases (including Cedric Alexander, Blair Davenport, and Isla Dawn), WWE's re-signing of Alexa Bliss and the leverage she had, Nikki Bella's potential long-term return to WWE after the Royal Rumble, Jordynne Grace finally making the jump we all anticipated, and the latest on international talent Alex Windsor and Mina Shirakawa. Welcome to WrestleWa...

Doug & Ryan discuss Alexa Bliss's contract negotiations with WWE, Nikki Bella potentially returning to WWE, Jordynne Grace and Josh Alexander leaving TNA, Mustafa Ali formally joining TNA, and the latest on AJ Styles, Britt Baker, and Thekla. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 40! WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the...

It's the most wonderful time of the year: awards season! Doug & Ryan go through all the WrestleWatch Awards for 2024 determined by our community. Who will win the coveted Jump of the Year? Tune in to find out! Plus the latest news on the WWE/TNA relationship, Corey Graves, El Hijo de Dr Wagner Jr, Megan Bayne, and Viva Van. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 39!...

Doug & Ryan take a look back to the first WrestleWatch Tier List of 2024 to see how right (and wrong) we were. Plus the latest news on Baron Corbin, Becky Lynch, Malakai Black, Penta, Persephone, and Viva Van. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 37! WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling....

It looks like Speedball Mike Bailey is on his way to AEW - was that the right choice? That plus the latest on other potential free agents like Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell, Josh Alexander, Tegan Nox, and Viva Van. This week Doug & Ryan are joined by returning guest host Luke! WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each...

Ryan is here this week with quick updates on Ninja Mack in New Japan and Lance Anoa'i signing with WWE. WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business development...

Business is booming! Bobby Lashley makes his big debut in AEW that we've been tracking - how accurate were we? Then, what the new WWEID program might mean for free agency and the US indie scene; could we already have something in the past to compare this to? Plus all the latest pro wrestling free agency news and rumors. WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in...

After a few weeks off due to schedule conflicts, WrestleWatch is back! Ryan, Doug, and special guest Luke will be discussing AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley and the Hurt Collective, the Lucha Bros, and Daniel Garcia. WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implication...

Doug & Ryan cover the news in pro wrestling free agency including Daniel Garcia, Motor City Machine Guns, Beth Phoenix, Sheamus, Thekla, and Beth Phoenix - plus the latest on AEW media rights negotiations. WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implication...

Doug & Ryan cover AEW media rights, Jake Lee, Mayu Iwatani, and some possible TNA jumps on this week's episode. WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business...

Time to review everybody who debuted this week at AEW All In and how accurate we were on their chances of signing! We cover Daniel Garcia, Grizzled Young Veterans, Lio Rush, Michael Oku, Ricochet, and the Von Erichs in depth, along with many other updates to the Tier List after a week away. WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wre...