Hardly Kayfabe

Matt, Johnny and Chris breakdown and reflect on the N.W.O. and it's effect on the world of pro wrestling in this week's episode! From the original Outsiders, to the various expansions, the N.W.O. helped make bad guys in wrestling cool, and changed the landscape of the business forever.

Chris, Matt and Johnny come to this episode with their Top 5 worst pro wrestling entrance themes! They certainly learn a ton about each other's taste in music as the episode unfolds. Listen in!

Johnny, Chris and Matt discuss the Attitude Era in this week's episode! They hone in on what made them fans of the era, the good, the bad, and everything in between!

Matt, Chris and Johnny do a biopic of Matt's favorite pro wrestler of all-time, Rick Martel! They run through his career, discuss their perspectives of him and more!

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. The infamous Survivor Series 1997 pay per view was a card loaded with talents of all shapes and sizes. Chris, Matt and Johnny give their thoughts on the card, and discuss the infamous Montreal Screwjob. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. Chris, Johnny and Matt have returned, brother! Under a new format, they decide to look on their favorite moment in pro wrestling going forward! On this first episode back, Johnny gets first choice and decides to break down Mick Foley's first WWF Title Victory and what it meant to them! Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, the guys decide to take a break from professional wrestling and discuss putting Hardly Kayfabe on hiatus. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, the guys react to the numerous allegations of sexual abuse, mental abuse and bullying that have been levied at a number of big name talents in the professional wrestling world in what has become known as the Speaking Out movement. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, Matt and Johnny discuss WWE’s choice of artistic direction having announced the removal of Paul Heyman from RAW’s creative team, as well as the decision to use Jeff Hardy’s struggle with addiction for story line. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Matt and Johnny take a look at some of the best and worst pro wrestling video games in the past and present. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. Recorded during Hardly Kayfabe’s first Facebook Live episode, the guys welcome Empire State Wrestling pro wrestler Invincible Vince Valor. Together, they discuss Valor’s history with wrestling, his experiences working promotions throughout the Northeast, wrestlers he enjoys working with, as well as those he would love to face in the ring. The guys talk about all this and more on their first Facebook Live stream. NOTE: The first 9 minutes we experienced a slight audio issue, so there is an echo. But after that, it’s all good. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode recorded a couple of weeks ago, Chris and Matt look back the storyline the brought together arguably the two most popular wrestlers in the WWF of the 1980s. The Mega Powers were a “super” tag team made up of Randy Macho Man Savage and Hulk Hogan. And though their partnership was brief, the story they told was one that would influence future angles to come. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Chris and Johnny are joined by Empire State Wrestling’s ring announcer Chris Gullo, and they waste no time getting into his history with wrestling, how he broke into the business, and his other interests outside of the squared circle. Also, the guys discuss some of the greatest ring announcers of all time and some up and coming talent to keep an eye on. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, the guys discuss the rumors that the WWE was up for sale, more talent releases, using the COVID pandemic as an angle, and the greatest Hardcore champions of all time. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, the guys discuss Vince McMahon’s claim that WWE’s low ratings are not due to no crowds, but rather wrestler performance. They also speculate on the ramifications of WWE using layoffs as a story angle for Drake Maverick. Then, the guys decide to continue drafting wrestlers for their personal promotions. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Johnny and Chris discuss the dark days that have fallen over wrestling since the outbreak of COVID-19. They run through the huge list of talent recently released by the WWE, many of whom shocked fans around the world. Afterwards, they pay tribute to the late Howard Finkel by looking back on his storied career in professional wrestling. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, the Johnny and Matt discuss the Brawl for All episode of VICE’s Dark Side of the Ring before getting into some of their most memorable debuts in professional wrestling. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, the guys discuss the future or professional wrestling, as well as sports in general, before getting into a conversation about the newest episode of VICE’s Dark Side of the Ring - The Life and Crimes of New Jack. Afterwards, the guys hold a draft of Monday Night Wars era wrestlers to kick off the birth of each of their new “promotions”. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, the guys discuss the first episode of the second season of VICE’s Dark Side of the Ring: Chris Benoit. The premier of the new season focuses on the life, career and tragic end of Chris Benoit and his family. The guys also discuss the return of Brodie Lee. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, the guys discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected professional wrestling as events worldwide are being canceled and wrestlers are forced to turn to other means of content creation. And how are the WWE and AEW faring with empty performance centers? Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Matt returns to the mic as he and Chris record live at the Podcast Precinct Redemption Fundraiser. For this episode, the guys wanted to keep it relaxed, and what better way to do that than another fantasy booking!? On this episode, Matt and Chris fantasy book 2001 Wrestlemania with WWE and WCW talent facing off. Listen in to see which event had the most entertaining matches! Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Matt is out on assignment and Johnny battles a (corona?)virus, so Chris enlists the help of a couple of friends to discuss Empire State Wrestling’s Second Coming event held on February 28, 2020. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. Recorded after the Royal Rumble, Johnny and Chris discuss the road to Wrestlemania before getting into one of their favorite topics of conversation - fantasy booking. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. Recorded a few weeks back. the guys discuss gimmicks of the past that wouldn’t go over in today’s current culture. From pimps to Native Americans to African tribesman, professional wrestling’s history has had some questionable characters step foot in the squared circle. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, the guys each talk about a story line that was so emotional to them, it left an indelible mark. From the unbelievable drive for a performer to not let his fans down, even at the risk of losing his life, to the absolute painful disintegration of one of wrestling’s more popular couples, to the heartbreak of a rising star sending his idol to their end, these story lines will go down in wrestling history as some of the best of all time. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, the guys look back at the wrestlers who had a very good year in 2019. Kofi Kingston, Bray Wyatt, MJF, Kenny Omega, Adam Cole and many others saw their stock rise as they put in memorable performances, leaving fans wanting more. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Chris and Matt discuss some of the high spots and low points from the world of professional wrestling in 2019. They get into all kinds of topics including: the arrival of AEW, the return of studio wrestling with NWA Powerrr, the continuation of the women’s revolution, the explosion of streaming wrestling services, the rise of MJF, the fall of Jim Cornette, the push and burial of Kofi Kingston, the return of Bray Wyatt, the birth of the Fiend, the passing of Mean Gene Okerlund and Harley Race, and so much more. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Chris and Johnny discuss the arrival of Vicky Guerrero on AEW Dark and how the promotion’s ratings compare to those of NXT. Then, they get into the topic of the importance of first impressions by looking at some of the more memorable debuts in professional wrestling. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Chris and Matt discuss one of the most important weapons in a wrestler’s arsenal: their mouths. Coupled with in ring ability, being able to cut a promo effectively can mean the difference between a career in bingo halls or in the biggest arenas in the world. The guys look at some of the greatest wrestlers to hold the mic in the squared circle, and quickly realize this is a topic that is too big for one episode. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @cchavezforreal

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, the guys discuss Dave Batista’s courtship of Dana Brooke over Twitter, as well as the latest in the drama involving Corey Graves and Mauro Ranallo before getting into a game Matt has been sitting on for a few months. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, Johnny and Chris discuss the changes to NWA Powerrr commentary and AEW possibly getting sued over the use of the name Bash at the Beach before getting into the card for NXT TakeOver WarGames 2019. They also briefly talk about the history of the WarGames match. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, Chris and Matt discuss the return of CM Punk to the WWE before getting into some of the more memorable returns in pro wrestling history. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, Matt and Johnny talk about some of the most emotional championship wins in professional wrestling history. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, Chris and Johnny discuss the history making moment at Crown Jewel being overshadowed by one of the most bizarre moments in wrestling history. Then, they compare notes on who has the best and who has the worst face paint in wrestling. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, the guys mess around with a Twitter GIF and randomly book Wrestlemania main events. Some of these match-ups are a wrestling nerd’s dream. Some, not so much. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, the guys take a look at some of the most ridiculous moves in professional wrestling. How can leg drops, the People’s Elbow or even the Joey Ryan dick flip be considered wrestling? Listen in and find out what Chris, Matt and Johnny think on this installment of Hardly Kayfabe. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, Matt and Johnny go Freebird as they take the time to ponder, “What if…?” Discussing the many possibilities in which the face of professional wrestling could be altered should certain things have been different is a favorite past time of fans of the sport. Johnny and Matt present a couple of their own “What ifs” and explore what that would mean in today’s climate. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, the guys are joined by guest Joe Peacock (author of Marlow Kana cyberpunk series) as they discuss the premiere of AEW’s Wednesday Night Dynamite before getting into the travesty that was Hell in a Cell. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com Instagram Johnny Townsend    johnnyism28 Chris Chavez            ccchavez13 Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography Twitter Johnny Townsend    @johnnyism Chris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, the guys quickly discuss the week in wrestling before getting into a topic that turned out to be an interesting conversation - “If you could remove one person from pro wrestling history - from ever entering the business - because of the positive cascading effect of their absence, or just for the absence of their awfulness, who would it be?” Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, Matt gets snatched up by The Fiend leaving Chris and Johnny to discuss their latest Wrestlepedia subject - The Honky Tonk Man - all on their own! Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Matt and Chris are on location at TedFest IV in Sanborn, NY. They discuss and give predictions on the Clash of Champions card, as well as their thoughts on King of the Ring. Also, which wrestler’s entrance music is most memorable to each of them? Listen and find out! Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, the guys discuss the build up to Clash of Champions and King of the Ring. And, with Bayley’s heel turn this week, the guys look at some of the most notable heel turns in professional wrestling history. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, the guys talk about AEW’s All Out card and who they think will be crowned the first ever AEW World Champion. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, the guys discuss WWE’s announcement of a TV deal that will bring NXT to USA Network as a two hour weekly show. With AEW having already announced their brand debuting on TNT in October, it looks like fans of professional wrestling are about to experience the Wednesday Night Wars. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Matt and Johnny are joined by stand up comedian and co host of 10 Bell Pod Nick Alexander. Together, they discuss Nick’s love of wrestling, how stand up comedy and professional wrestling are alike, and the amazing content produced by 10 Bell Pod. They also talk about CM Punk’s infamous pipebomb promo as well as give their thoughts on WWE’s upcoming SummerSlam. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Matt and Johnny fly “solo” Freebird-style as they explore one of professional wrestling’s best kept secrets - 5 Dollar Wrestling. Described as “the pro wrestling equivalent of Mystery Science Theater 3000”, the show is hosted by stand-up comedian Marty DeRosa and indie wrestling legend Colt Cabana on the Highspots Network and is considered by many fans to be some of the greatest bad wrestling to ever exist. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Johnny and Chris discuss the rumors that CM Punk may return to the ring with AEW, the RAW reunion and the state of WWE programming before checking out the latest event from Empire State Wrestling, Western New York’s premiere professional wrestling promotion. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Matt, Chris and Johnny discuss the news that CM Punk is set to appear at Starrcast III and Colt Cabana ends his podcast. Also, they give their thoughts on AEW’s Fight for the Fallen and WWE’s Extreme Rules 2019. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. This week, Matt and Johnny discuss the Seth Rollins/Will Ospreay Twitter feud, the return of Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff to WWE creative, and the highlights from AEW’s recent Fyter Fest event, including the chair shot heard around the world. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, with Matt out on assignment, Johnny and Chris cash in on the Freebird rule and soldier on, discussing the burning pile of sh*t that seems to occupy the WWE’s creative. After expressing their disdain for the E’s newest PPV Stomping Ground, the guys decide to each create their own PPV in which they book a show they think would go over with fans. Listen and decide who booked the better show! Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more. On this episode, the Matt and Chris are on location at the Relay for Life in Niagara Falls, NY. While there, they had a chance to sit down with one half of Empire State Wrestling’s tag team champs, James Sayga. Together, they discuss Sayga’s start in professional wrestling, some of his favorite wrestlers, unforgettable matches, favorite finishers and dream matches. Theme song: Granite - Ethan Meixsell Find us on the web and social media: BICBP-RADIO.com InstagramJohnny Townsend    johnnyism28Chris Chavez            ccchavez13Matt Johnson           maverickmattphotography TwitterJohnny Townsend    @johnnyismChris Chavez            @bicbpradio