Cassock Club

At the end of a very busy week the Cassock Club gets together to talk about AEW Dynamite - Grand Slam and their favorite moments from this incredible show. They also unveil a new segment and - perhaps resulting from nothing more than sheer exhaustion - spend more time than usual talking about liturgical colors, clergy vestments, and Episcopal churches that can be found in towns where AEW is holding shows. Hey Brad Meltzer: if you're looking to give us a five star rating this might be the perfect week to do it! Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

Late on a Sunday night (and for one of the hosts, early on a Monday morning) after a long day of church work, the Cassock Club rode the wave that was AEW's All Out into this special recap episode. Favorite matches, surprise (and expected) appearances and general feedback are all covered from the East Coast, West Coast and Gulf Coast. Did the show leave us happy? Yes, yes, yes, bay-bay! Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

A little more than 48 hours from potentially the biggest pay-per-view in AEW history, the Cassock Club convenes to run through the match card and offer their predictions. Is this where we see the ghost of Adam Cole rise to haunt Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks? Does Lana show up to impact Miro's TNT title match? Will we see the arrival of Bryan Danielson ... or Daniel Bryanson ... or Bryan Daniel ... or Mr. Bella ... or whatever name he's going by? (Spoiler: One of the hosts changes up that name rather seamlessly throughout the episode.) Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

Where were you on August 20, 2021 when CM Punk blew the roof off of the United Center in Chicago? In this special post-AEW Rampage episode, the Club talks about this instant classic in wrestling history - the crowd pop, his genuine promo, the smiles and crowd surfing, and the way Punk's return seemed to be cathartic not only for him but for wrestling fans everywhere (like the now-famous emotional guy in the crowd). Join The Revs. Matt, Michael and Worth and find out why they've had "Cult of Personality" and Punk's entrance on a near-constant loop for the past 48 hours. Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

After a longer-than-expected hiatus, the Club is back - and their return coincides with one of the most exciting times in wrestling history. After talking about how much the industry has changed in the past several months and the great things that could be on the horizon, our hosts - in keeping with their theme of being back - roll out their newest Trinity List of favorite returns in wrestling history. Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

The Club takes a huge step into the big leagues in this episode as they welcome podcasting legend Nick Wiger to the announcers table. Nick is cohost of the podcasts "The Doughboys" and "How Did This Get Played?", a writer for the Disney Plus series "Earth to Ned," and both an Emmy Award and Writers Guild of America Award nominee. (In fact, Nick has done so many great things that we really recommend you check out his IMDb page at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4696339.) Nick talks about his love of professional wrestling dating back to WCW and the things about the industry that appeal to him today (especially AEW and PWG). The Club also coaxes him into joining their latest Trinity List of managers and valets. It is a fun episode and we're grateful for Nick's time and enthusiasm in being part of it! Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

After an extended hiatus - sort of like John Cena being away from WWE, but without all of the Experian commercials - the Cassock Club is back for the kickoff of season two! The priestly pundits of the wrestling world offer their picks for this week's Royal Rumble and share their favorite Rumble moments from years past. But before any of that, enjoy Matt celebrating his first-ever Golden Cincture win (thanks to some surprise picks for December's TLC pay-per-view) and - to the chagrin (or is it in fact genuine joy?) of Worth and Michael, practicing the sort of self-promotion and self-praise that he picked up from Cincture winners of the past. Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

Christmas time is here (almost), and so in this episode the Club gifts listeners with their predictions for this Sunday's TLC pay-per-view. They also offer their resolutions for 2021 (perhaps "wishes" is a better word) for how they want to see the wrestling industry turn around (spoiler: WWE is a particular target). If that's not enough, Matt manages to both open the episode well AND botch the finish. Listen and find out how! Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

In this episode Matt takes the unprecedented step of seizing the moderator's spot (listen for the He-Man reference as he takes control) to guide a lively debate between Worth and Michael on championship belts and the wrestlers they think are most associated with each. (Spoiler: Matt doesn't think there's nearly enough talk about Lita.) Listen as we cover some classic designs and revisit some legendary holders of various title straps. Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

In this episode the Club welcomes Matt back from his brief absence by taking a deep dive into the career of the Gobbledy Gooker - for all of about three seconds (which oddly enough is almost the same length as his career). In the aftermath of AEW Dynamite, the guys talk about the incredible moments from the show, why it feels so monumental, and what it could herald as a potential game changer for the wrestling industry. And at the heart of it all? It's STIIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGGG! Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

In this episode the Club prepares for this weekend's Survivor Series - and the latest battle for the prestigious Golden Cincture and the bragging rights that come with it - by giving their match predictions (with Matt praying that FINALLY the Cincture will come to its new home on the East Coast). Have you ever heard the phrase "phoning it in"? Well, that's pretty close to what happened as some creative editing of the episode makes up for Matt's absence due to a busier-than-usual week. As you'll see, Worth and Michael carry on valiantly despite the absence of one crucial third of this wrestling Trinity. Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

In this week's episode the Club introduces a new Trinity list, with each host giving their top three favorite wrestler entrance themes. Here's a secret: it was hard to pick, and the honorable mention lists include just as many great ones as the main roster - even one with some truly horrendous lyrics. Michael covers a couple of his regular segments, and it turns out that Matt's "Talkin' Tech" wasn't quite as short-lived as we anticipated. Speaking of Matt, he's a little bitter about losing out on the Golden Cincture again and threatens a new podcast faction to change things in his direction. With all of this, by the end we hear that it's all Worth It (yes, that's intentionally capitalized, and you'll hear why). Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

In this week's episode the Club rejoices as Michael puts the Golden Cincture on the line for Saturday's AEW Full Gear Pay per View, and they respond by sharing their picks for the match card. Apparently, the feeling that Matt was broken in last week's episode takes an even sharper turn when Michael and Worth hear some pretty broken picks. How broken? Let's just say Stone Cold would have gone hoarse with saying "What?" over and over again. There's also the usual talk about international wrestling and the indies, and we roll out a new (and perhaps short-lived) "Talkin' Tech" segment. Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

On one of the most important days of the church calendar, the Club listens to Michael rejoice over recapturing the Golden Cincture and talk about how all of heaven and earth (in this case, his shower, floor and refrigerator) are rejoicing about this news. Why? #justcause. We also have fun with a first-time event, a watch along of a classic (and we use that term loosely) match from the 1991 Halloween Havoc pay per view. Michael covers his Heat of the Week, Talkin' Indies and International Minute segments, and we roll out a brand new segment: Mailbag Minute, in which we answer listener mail (yes, we were surprised, too!). Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

In anticipation of the next battle for the Golden Cincture, the Club this week rolls out their picks for Hell in a Cell. (Spoiler: Matt's contrarian picks mean he will either win running away or finish a very distant third.) Worth leads another great segment of "push or bury" conversation about current wrestling angles, and Michael covers his Heat of the Week and International Minute segments. There's also a very weak attempt at a new segment that's pushed and almost immediately buried by the very person who suggests it. As always the episode is sprinkled with the Club's usual critiques and honest feedback. Oh, and Matt does a little gloating about the fact that he drafted Rhea Ripley first as his cornerstone federation pick and was justified a few days later when HHH shared his thoughts on her potential. Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

This week the Club takes the unprecedented step of demonstrating how they think WWE could have rolled out an incredible draft by holding their own "Build a Federation" draft. Each of the hosts offers six picks on whom they would build their own wrestling organizations, and some of their choices may surprise you. Michael covers his Talkin' Indies, Heat of the Week and International Minute segments, and as always the episode is sprinkled with the Club's usual critiques and honest feedback. At the outset, Matt has a particularly joyful shoutout to Dr. Britt Baker, DMD and we hear about a potential new seasonal wrestler. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for our first-ever recording "extra"! Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

This week the Club uses "Lucky Number Seven" to continue the "Trinity Series" with the unveiling of their Trinity of all-time favorite finishers and a few honorable mentions (spoiler: this was a tough one, and sadly, Chris Masters didn't make the cut). They also cover their latest "Push or Bury" storylines, and Michael gets in his Talkin' Indies and International Minute segments. As always, the episode is sprinkled with the Club's usual critiques and honest feedback, and there's a quick Spanish lesson thrown in for good measure. Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

This week the Club announces the new, reigning, defending holder of The Golden Cincture: The Rev. Worth Stuart, who came out on top in our Clash of Champions match picks. Despite that, The Rev. Michael Sahdev refuses to be sour and has his sights set on recapturing it at the next Pay-per-View (The Rev. Matt Rhodes is simply happy to be here and continue his shout-outs to Britt Baker, DMD). The three continue their "Trinity Series" as each reveals their top all-time Trinity of tag teams, and they roll out a new segment, "Push or Bury," a rapid-fire discussion of current wrestling angles and whether our hosts would push or bury them. Surprisingly (or not), Retribution makes more appearances in this episode than they did in recent WWE programming - but only because they haven't signed a contract with us. Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

This week, after a rough performance by a big weekly show of one of the major federations, The Revs. Matt Rhodes (shout out to Britt Baker, DMD), Michael Sahdev and Worth Stuart kick things off with their own verbal "retribution." There are recaps and critiques of WWE and AEW programming, Michael covers us with his weekly international and indies almost-minutes, and the three sprinkle their usual critiques throughout. In advance of Clash of the Champions, the hosts offer their predictions for the winners of each match on the card - and Worth and Matt have their eyes on taking the 10 Pounds of Gold...en Cincture away from Michael. The show's highlight is the introduction of a new segment in which each host gives their Trinity of favorite championship belts with some honorable mentions - best and worst - thrown in. And even thought he wasn't really relevant to any of the discussion, was Matt able to work in another Chris Masters reference? Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

This week, The Revs. Matt Rhodes, Michael Sahdev and Worth Stuart kick off with brief recaps of AEW Dynamite and WWE Raw and NXT. Michael covers us with his weekly international and indies minute, and the three sprinkle their usual critiques throughout. This week's highlight is the introduction of a new segment in which each co-host gives their Trinity (see what the priests did there?) of memorable "Oh *Bleep* Moments." Listen closely; is that a Chris Masters sighting, and what is Matt thinking? Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

This week, The Revs. Matt Rhodes, Michael Sahdev and Worth Stuart introduce a new segment - the best turn (heel or face) ever - and take the chance to reminisce about some classic moments in wrestling history. They also recap AEW All Out and Dynamite and WWE Smackdown, Raw and NXT, and sprinkle their usual critiques throughout. Worth and Matt also have to listen to Michael wax poetic about his winning of the first ever Golden Cincture, something of which he is immensely proud. Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

After surviving the first week of a new podcast, The Revs. Matt Rhodes, Michael Sahdev and Worth Stuart are back for more ... more recaps, more predictions and more critiques of the past week in professional wrestling. The Club discusses the latest from WWE, NXT and AEW and kicks off their quest for the Golden Cincture by offering their picks for AEW All Out. Follow us on Twitter at @CassockClub or contact us at cassockclub@gmail.com.

The Revs. Matt Rhodes, Michael Sahdev and Worth Stuart launch this new wrestling podcast talking about the moments that made them wrestling marks, followed up by a discussion of AEW, NXT and WWE - with a few complaints, shout-outs and fantasy booking ideas thrown in for good measure.