Hold the Applause

In episode 92, Matt & Tony talk about WrestleMania 35, how great it was, but why the last few manias have not been memorable... in their opinion. They also discuss the matches they can watch on repeat. Some of the most famous matches of all-time are mentioned, but also super obscure matches! Tune in now! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htanetwork.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Matt and Tony are back! Just in time for WrestleMania 35 and NXT TakeOver: New York. In this episode, the HTA guys chat about the build towards WrestleMania, which matches they are most excited about, which match(es) will steal the show, and so much more. Tune in now! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htanetwork.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

There have been 14 NXT champions since the first one was crowned in 2012. What has become of the careers of those 14 men that have held the NXT championship? Matt and Tony were curious, so they sat down and hashed out the decorated list to find the answer! Has the NXT championship been used as a launching pad for superstardom? Or has it led to overhyped failure on the main roster? Tune in to find out! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htanetwork.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Royal Rumble weekend took place in Phoenix, AZ this year and was absolutely huge! Luckily, Matt & Tony both were able to attend the Royal Rumble event live and in person. Tony was able to catch NXT TakeOver the night before as well! Tune in to hear about their experiences and also Matt's travel debacle getting back into Milwaukee after the weekend! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htanetwork.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Matt & Tony are back with a loaded episode. If you are a pro-wrestling fan, think of the top 5 angles that are most memorable to you... what makes your list? That's exactly what the HTA guys did in episode 88, dubbed "Top 5 Pro-Wrestling Angles". Tune in now! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htanetwork.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

In this episode, Matt & Tony review their 2018 predictions and make new ones for 2019! How many from 2018 came true? What are your predictions for 2019? Tune in now! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htanetwork.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Matt and Tony rank their top 5 Royal Rumbles of all-time! Tune in now! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htanetwork.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

NXT Live was in Milwaukee on December 6th and Matt was able to attend the event. Matt & Tony review that matches and how the atmosphere was compared to Raw Milwaukee from the previous week. If you're a big NXT fan, tune in now because you'll want to hear all the incredible match-ups this show had to offer! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htanetwork.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Dynamite Kid was a once in a generation talent that inspire many wrestlers to chase their dreams. He passed away today, so Matt & Tony wanted to take some time to remember his career and memories they have of him. Matt was able to attend Raw in Milwaukee and is attending NXT Milwaukee this week. The guys chat about his experience and a little more about the current product in WWE. Tune in now! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htanetwork.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Matt & Tony are back with more Sunday Night Heat! Before the guys did another live recap of Sunday Night Heat, episode 5 from August 30, 1998, they discuss some current product. Daniel Bryan turned heel and won the WWE Championship. He will not face Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series. Becky Lynch was concussed and had her nose broken by Nia Jax on Raw. He match with Ronda Rousey is postponed, but Charlotte Flair will step in to replace her against Rousey. Survivor Series is shaping up to be a crazy show! Sunday Night Heat from 8/30/98 happed just before SummerSlam 98. Stone Cold was pissed and waiting for the Undertaker and Kane. The Rock and Triple H were entrenched in a heated feud before their scheduled ladder match at that night's PPV. This is an action packed episode. Don't miss it! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Sticking with the trend of live recaps, Matt & Tony decided to pick a new topic for episode 82. Deep in the archives of the WWE Network lives Smoky Mountain Wrestling. Stars such as Chris Jericho, Lance Storm, Kane, and more had bright beginnings in the Jim Cornette led promotion. The guys started with the first episode available on the Network, from February 19, 1994! The Dirty White Boy and Brian Lee battle for the Heavyweight Title, Chris Candido attempts to reign supreme, and the Thrillseekers sign their SMW contracts! Tune in for all the excitement! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Episode 81 features a live recap of the 4th installment of Sunday Night Heat, which took place on August 23, 1998. Leading into SummerSlam 1998, how will the major storylines shape up, including Undertaker vs Stone Cold and HHH vs The Rock. Tune in now! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Matt & Tony are back with their live recaps of Sunday Night Heat. Continuing along in order, in episode 80, they watch and review the 3rd episode of Sunday Night Heat, which took place on August 16th, 1998. Stone Cold and Undertaker had just lost the WWF Tag Team Titles to Kane and Mankind, and SummerSlam is right around the corner. With the Undertaker now challenging Stone Cold for the WWF Title at SummerSlam, could he possibly have an unlikely ally watching his back?! Tune in now and watch along with the review on the WWE Network! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Matt has finally settled into the new digs in Milwaukee, and Hold the Applause is back! Him and Tony spend a bit of time catching up on the last month, then dive right into the crazy MLB season. The season concluded today, but NL playoff seeds still are not determined! Why?! WWE has been busy broadening their horizons in new markets, and 4 big shows will be happening over the next two months with Super Show Down in Australia, the all-women's PPV Evolution, Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, and then of course Survivor Series. Matt and Tony talk about why this is good and also why it's been bad for the TV product as well. HBK is "rumored" to be returning at the Saudi show, so how does Tony feel about this?! The guys dig into the return of HBK as well. All this and more on episode 79 of htapod! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

A big change is coming for one of the members of the HTA crew! Matt has accepted a job offer in Milwaukee, and will be making his way to the great state of Wisconsin next week. Matt and Tony discuss the change, what led to the decision, and how the winters are going to suck! The fallout from SummerSlam has been exciting. The Shield reunited, Becky Lynch turned heel, and Samoa Joe is still awesome. This episode is a mixed bag of topics, but they're all great! Check it out now... Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Sticking with the trend of live reviews, Matt & Tony sat down on Sunday, August 19th to enjoy SummerSlam, but suddenly had an idea. Pick ONE match from the card and review it LIVE for this week's episode... their choice was Braun Strowman vs Kevin Owens... If Kevin Owens wins by any means necessary (pin, submission, DQ, count out, etc), then he becomes the new Mr Money in the Bank! The best part about this is that the match could be a 25-30 min classic, or it could be a quick 5 minute squash like many Braun matches... you'll just have to tune in to find out! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

In episode 75, Matt and Tony reviewed the very first episode of Sunday Night Heat LIVE! They had so much fun doing it, they decided to do it again! In episode 76, the hta guys watch and provide a LIVE review of the August 9, 1998 edition of Sunday Night Heat. As storylines begin to develop, who will take the main event spotlight on this episode of Heat?! Tune in now to find out. Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Matt and Tony are back, this time coming at you with a live recap of the premier episode of Sunday Night Heat! The guys wanted to bring you a live watch along review, and Sunday Night Heat was the perfect choice. Almost 20 years to the date of the first episode, and right in the heart of the attitude era... as will become very apparent! Check it out now. Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Matt and Tony have been to tons of live pro wrestling events throughout the years, but some stick out more than others. In episode 74, they sit back, relax, and reminisce about their greatest memories from all the events they've attended. You won't want to miss this episode! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

NBA free agency started a few days ago, and all hell broke loose! LeBron James left Cleveland... again, the Warriors somehow got stronger, and the Eastern Conference somehow became even less relevant. On episode 73 on Hold the Applause, Matt & Tony break down the first 3 days of 2018 NBA Free Agency and air their grievances with the craziness that has ensued! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

WWE recently publicly announced their new television deals, which will begin in the fall of 2019. Both TV deals, one for Raw and one for SmackDown, total over $1 billion dollars, which is insane! In episode 72, Matt and Tony discuss the new TV deals; what they know, what they've heard, and how these deals could effect future talent and storylines. With $2 billion coming over the next 5-6 years just from TV deals, it's safe to say that the WWE is possible in the best financial position they have ever been in! Will it translate to the on-air product? Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

In episode 71, Matt and Tony once again rewind to 1994, this time digging deep into the second annual King of the Ring event. A new King of the Ring will be crowned, the WWF Championship is up for grabs, and Roddy Piper returns after a multi-year hiatus to battle Jerry "the King" Lawler. You don't want to miss this one! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

In the latest htapod "Superstar Spotlight", Matt and Tony look into the life and career of "The Monster Among Men", Braun Strowman! From his early years as a football player, to his days as a Strongman, and on to his early developmental years in WWE, be prepared to GET THESE HANDS... on episode 70 of Hold the Applause! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

The competitive balance in the NBA has clearly been lacking in recent years. With the Warriors and Cavs meeting in the NBA Finals for 4 straight seasons, Matt and Tony wanted to take a deeper look at what has been going on to cause this lack of competition. In episode 69 of Hold the Applause, the guys break down the top 10 picks in the NBA Drafts from the years 2012 - 2016, with the goal of determining how many "busts" the NBA has experienced in recent years through their drafts. With the scarcity of competition for LeBron and the Warriors in the Western Conference, has the draft and the lack of talent been the biggest issue? Tune in now! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Last year, Tony reviewed every single Monday Night Raw from 1993, the very first year of the show's existence. All blogs are available on www.htapod.com now! What the HTA crew failed to do was review the 4 major PPVs like they are doing in 1994... so what Matt and Tony decided to do was go back in time and fix that! In episode 68 on Hold the Applause, Matt and Tony rewind and take a look at the 1993 Royal Rumble match! Who did Bret Hart defend his WWF Championship against? Who won the 30 man over-the-top Battle Royale? Tune in now to find out! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

All the way back in episode 7 of Hold the Applause, Matt & Tony discussed the greatest pro wrestling theme songs of all-time... but in true hta form, the guys wondered, what are the WORST pro wrestling theme songs of all-time? So, in episode 67, a mere 60 episodes later, Matt & Tony both compiled their own top 10 lists of the WORST theme songs in professional wrestling history! Check it out now! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Superstar Spotlight: Seth "freakin" Rollins! In episode 66 of Hold the Applause, the guys take a look at the career of Seth Rollins, beginning with his days on the indy scene as Tyler Black, his early days in WWE developmental, and how he has become the mega star he is today! Enjoy learning more about the King Slayer! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Hold the Applause is back with another Top 10 list! This time Matt & Tony break down their personal Top 10 Intercontinental Champions of All-Time! Seeing as how they both grew up watching wrestling in different eras, this Top 10 list should prove to as entertaining and controversial as ever! If you're reading this, who is the first person that comes to mind when you think of the Intercontinental Championship? Tweet or DM the guys @htapod on Twitter and let them know! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Major League Baseball has implemented new rule changes to start the 2018 season, which has become tradition over the last handful of years. Many of these rule changes go hand in hand with pace of play, which has been Commissioner Manfred's top initiative since taking over for Bud Selig. In episode 64, Tony and Matt dive into the most recent MLB rule changes, and discuss the pros and cons of each one. How are they changing the game? Are they really beneficial, or is it just for show? This will be a must listed for baseball enthusiasts! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

In the first Hold the Applause "Superstar Spotlight", Matt and Tony highlight the Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar! Superstar Spotlights are intended to highlight one professional wrestling superstar, and go in depth into their career, both inside and outside of the squared circle. Brock Lesnar is one of the most decorated athletes over the last 2 decades, so the hta crew wanted to discuss his accomplishments and talk about their opinions of the REIGNING DEFENDING UNDISPUTED UNIVERSAL CHAMPION... Brock Lesnar! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Hold the Applause is back with a WrestleMania rewind! If you've been following Tony's retro Raw reviews on htapod.com, you'll know that WrestleMania 10 is right around the corner! In this episode, Matt and Tony go back to 1994 and discuss WrestleMania X, the cultural value, and how it holds up today! This event featured the first match in one of the most famous feuds and also one the "first ladder match" in WWE history... depending on what history books you decide to read. Tune in now! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

After a two week hiatus, Matt and Tony are back with a new addition to the crew! Matt and Jena's baby boy, Jack, was born on February 18th, and will soon be a co-host of htapod! While that probably isn't true, its ok to set high expectations. In episode 61, the guys discuss their top 10 favorite WWE tag teams of all time! This is a very specific topic, as it only relates to WWE tag teams from the time that guys have watched professional wrestling. It also has nothing to do with BEST tag teams... because some of their choices did not have the best in ring skills! With that being said, you don't want to miss this episode, as the lists could not be farther apart from each other! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold…applause-podcast

Have you ever watched pro-wrestling, witnessed a wrestler make their entrance to the ring, and asked yourself, what the hell are they wearing?! Yes, the answer is yes! In epsiode 60 of Hold the Applause, Matt & Tony discuss some of the worst ring attire ever seen in a professional wrestling ring. Who's the first wrestler that comes to mind when you hear this topic? Tweet us @htapod with your answer! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast

Daniel Flores from The Recliner Report fills in for Tony in episode 59, as him and Matt talk all things sports and pro-wrestling. Hear their thoughts on the Super Bowl, the new XFL, the NBA drama, the Royal Rumble results, and the road to WrestleMania. You won't want to miss this one! (original release date: Feb 3rd, 2018) Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold…applause-podcast

Tony has been doing his retro raw reviews for a year now on htapod.com, reviewing Monday Night Raw in blogs since the very first episode in January 1993. The guys decided to switch things up in 1994 though, so they'll be doing an audio review of each pay per view in 1994 to coincide with each raw review on the website. First up, is the 1994 Royal Rumble! Bret & Owen Hart are having some family issues, Yokozuna has been terrorized by the Undertaker for weeks now, and Razon Ramon & Shawn Michaels both have their own Intercontinental Championship belts. How will these storylines play out in the 7th edition of the Royal Rumble match? Listen in now! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold…applause-podcast

The 2018 Royal Rumble is just 2 weeks away, so it's the perfect time to take a trip down memory lane. In episode 57, Matt and Tony discuss the best... and the worst winners of the Royal Rumble since the first rumble match in 1988. Who were the most memorable winners? Which superstars should've never won at all? Tune in now to find out! Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold…applause-podcast

Spring Training has become big business over the last 5 years, and Matt & Tony have first hand knowledge of the growth that the Cactus League has experienced in Arizona. In episode 56, the guys discuss why MLB Spring Training has become such an attraction, specifically in Phoenix. They'll also share a funny story from when they both worked in Spring Training 4 years ago. Tune in now! Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold…applause-podcast Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com

One year ago, Tony made 10 predictions relating to the WWE and 2017. In this episode, Matt and Tony review those predictions, talk about how awful most of them were, and discuss a few predictions they each have for 2018! Tune in now! Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold…applause-podcast Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com

The nWo took over the wrestling world from 1997 - 2001, and many wrestlers cycled through the many versions of the New World Order. In episode 54 of Hold the Applause, Matt and Tony discuss some of the forgotten members that wore the famous black & white or red & white shirts of the nWo! Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold…applause-podcast Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com

With the money being spent on professional athletes and the contracts that are currently being demanded, it feels like we are living in 3017! In this episode, Matt and Tony discuss whether the professional athlete has too much control over where they play and how much they get paid. With the recent trade of Giancarlo Stanton to the Yankees, this is a hot topic that always sparks a debate. Tune in now and let them know what you think! Merch - whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold…applause-podcast Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com

Matt and Tony are back with a lesson on the Indy Wrestling Scene. The Indies are hotter than ever right now, and many fans are clamoring for their favorite stars to leave WWE for potential "dream matches" on the indy scene. What many fans fail to realize though, is that being an independent wrestler is a lot of work! And very few can make sustainable income and maintain a work life balance at the same time. In this episode, the guys discuss what it really means to be an indy wrestler, and why some guys will stay in the WWE as enhancement talents rather than leaving for the indies. Merch - https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/hold-the-applause-podcast Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Instagram - @hta_pod Website - www.htapod.com

NXT TakeOver: WarGames took place this past Saturday in Houston, and it was the first time we have seen a WarGames match in over 20 years! This highly anticipated show did not disappoint! Tune in now to hear about the entire card, including the match created by Dusty Rhodes, and also what's next for the competitors in NXT. Apple Podcasts - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Website - www.htapod.com

Hold the Applause is back in business! After a little time away, the guys are back and better than ever! In this episode, Matt and Tony celebrate their 50th episode and one year anniversary on htapod! They talk about the best of/worst of in sports and pro-wrestling over that last year, and also give updates on a new hta logo, website updates, and a upcoming Hold the Applause merch store! It's has been a busy couple months in pro-wrestling as well. Hear their thoughts on Jericho/Omega, Survivor Series, NXT TakeOver: War Games, the Kevin Owens/Sami Zayn situation, plus much more! Check out the new logo on twitter - @htapod Website - www.htapod.com iTunes - Hold the Applause (leave a rating!)

Back from a 2 week hiatus, Hold the Applause returns with Episode 49! Tony is still out, so Matt's wife, Jena, filled in as co-host. In this episode, Matt and Jena relive some of their favorite professional wrestling memories throughout their lifetime. How did Jena become a wrestling fan? How did Matt's fandom get to the level that it's at today? Tune in to find out! Twitter - @htapod iTunes - Hold the Applause Website - www.lifeinitnetwork.com

Matt and Tony preview the 2017 NFL football season and give their playoff and Super Bowl predictions! iTunes - Hold the Applause Twitter - htapod Website - htapod.com

Have you ever hears someone say, "Professional Wrestling is fake, why do you watch it?"... Yes, I'm sure everyone has heard this at some point or another. As wrestling fans for most of their lives, Matt and Tony have dealt with this quite often. With so many fantastic TV shows out there right now, Matt began to think of a question "How are these shows different than what WWE is doing with their programming". The similarities between regular TV shows (sitcoms, dramas, etc) and WWE programming are astounding, so the htapod guys decided to seek justice. For all the pro-wrestling haters, naysayers, and people that call it fake (it's pre-determined, very different things), this episode is for you! iTunes - Hold the Applause Twitter - htapod Website - htapod.com

Yes, Matt and Tony know they are a week late with their NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III review... but it was that goof they couldn't pass it up. Listen now to hear them review the most recent TakeOver and talk about their predictions on the main roster calls up that have already happened, or will be happening soon! Also, don't miss hearing big news from Matt! You don't want to miss this episode! iTunes - Hold the Applause Twitter - htapod Website - htapod.com

Listen now to hear Matt and Tony recap WWE SummerSlam 2017! iTunes - Hold the Applause Twitter - htapod Website - htapod.com

With Cable TV on a downward spiral, WWE programming might have to find a new home in the near future. With so many different platforms and options to choose from, should Raw and SmackDown find a new home? On episode 44 of Hold the Applause, Matt and Tony dive into the different programming possibilities for WWE with the looming death of Cable TV as we know it!

The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling was a real Professional Wrestling show back in the mid 80s, and little Tony used to watch it after his Saturday morning cartoons. Fast forward to 2017, where Netflix released the series "GLOW" just a few weeks ago, and the guys both decided to check it out. Hear what they thought of the Netflix version on this latest episode of Hold the Applause! Matt and his wife, Jena, took a vacation to the Northwest, visiting Portland and Seattle. When they got to Seattle, NXT just happened to be there too! Did they decide to check out the show?! Hear all this and more on episode 43 of htapod! iTunes - Hold the Applause Twitter - @htapod Website - www.lifeinitnetwork.com

Matt and Tony recap the latest SmackDown exclusive pay-per-view, Battleground! Did the New Day capture tag team gold again? Was AJ Styles able to retain his US Title? Did Randy Orton survive the Punjabi Prison to become WWE Champion for the 14th time?! Listen now and find out! Make sure to check us out on twitter @htapod, subscribe on iTunes, and visit the website at www.lifeinitnetwork.com. Thanks!