Music of The Mat

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Dave Ryan (Days of Thunder) for the 2023 Halloween Spooktacular. In this year's edition, the focus is entirely on WCW and five Halloween-tastic gimmicks throughout the company's history, including Arachnaman, The Shark, "That 70s Guy" Mike Awesome, and more.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter/Bluesky: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Dave on Twitter: @thedaytodaveFollow Days of Thunder on Twitter: @WCWThunderPodSubscribe to the Days of Thunder Patreon: ALargeManAppears.comAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another Music Memories episode. Andrew is joined for the first time by Brady Trappett (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss three memories from Brady's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music. Andrew and Brady talk about Rise Against, PWG highlight videos, the growth of Will Ospreay, and more.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter/Bluesky: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Brady on Twitter: @BradyHasTakesAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hi there! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew returns from the show's brief hiatus and is joined by Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) to discuss the music of Peter Gabriel in pro wrestling. Known for his time as Genesis' frontman in the 70s and then his successful solo career, Gabriel has spent decades as one of music's most innovative minds. Andrew and Maura, both huge fans, discuss Gabriel's longstanding creativity, his eclectic body of work, the live concert that Andrew recently attended in Boston, his songs used in wrestling (of which there aren't that many), and more.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Maura on Twitter: @mauraMaura's website: Maura.comAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Kevin Hare (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of the "Crazy Monkey" Jun Kasai. Kasai has bled, maimed, and scarred his body for 25 years to become one of the most famous and beloved wrestlers in deathmatch wrestling. Andrew and Kevin chat about Kasai's impressive longevity in a dangerous style of wrestling, what makes him stand out amongst other deathmatch guys, and his entrance music that is equal parts intense and monkey-based.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Kevin on Twitter: @stan__hansenRead The Wrestling 101: voicesofwrestling.com/category/vow-latest/columns/wrestling-101/All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Mike Spears (Open the Voice Gate, SpearsOvations) to discuss the themes of the father of the Dragon System, Ultimo Dragon. As one of the pioneers of the lucharesu style and one of Japanese wrestling's most influential figures, Ultimo Dragon's career has taken him across Japan, Mexico, WCW, WWE, and beyond. Andrew and Mike chat about Ultimo's legacy as a wrestler and trainer, his dashing good looks, his longtime use of "Separados" as a theme, and more.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Mike on Twitter: @fujiiheyaFollow Open the Voice Gate on Twitter: @openvoicegateFollow Spearsovations on Twitter: @spearsovationsSign up for Spearsovations: spearsovations.ghost.ioAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Jeff Hawkins (Shake Them Ropes) to discuss Terry Funk's 1984 album Great Texan. Yes, Terry Funk put out an album in Japan where he "sings." Andrew and Jeff go track-by-track, breaking down Terry's vocals, the album's soft rock musical stylings, the shlock lyrics, Jimmy Hart's heavy influence, and more.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Jeff on Twitter: @Crapgame13Follow Shake Them Ropes on Twitter: @ShakeThemRopesAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another edition of Music Memories! Andrew is joined by former VOW contributor Andy LaBarre to discuss three memories from Andy's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Andy discuss one of Andy's favorite shows WrestleMania VII, becoming enthralled with the late iconic wrestler Hayabusa, the 90s shoot style legend Volk Han, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Andy on Twitter: @trillyrobinsonAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Warren Hayes (Voices of Wrestling, The Mr. Warren Hayes Show) for another New Japan Pro Wrestling grab bag of themes. Andrew and Warren discuss New Japan's bounce back in 2023 with cheering crowds, great matches, and fresh storylines, then get into themes for Shota Umino, David Finlay, Bishamon, DOUKI, Titán, and many more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichSubscribe to Warren on YouTube: Youtube.com/@MrWarrenHayesAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Maura Johnston (Boston Globe, Rolling Stone) for another grab bag of AEW themes. Andrew and Maura chat about AEW's recent and upcoming big shows, then get into themes for Orange Cassidy, Willow Nightingale, Rush, Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal, Konosuke Takeshita, and many more.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Maura on Twitter: @mauraMaura's website: Maura.comAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by JoJo Remy (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of the Four Pillars of All Japan Pro Wrestling: Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi, Toshiaki Kawada, and Akira Taue. As four of the greatest and most iconic wrestlers of all time, the group helped take AJPW to monumental heights in the 90s with their incredible matches that have stood the test of time. Andrew and JoJo go through their iconic theme songs in AJPW and NOAH with plenty of epic guitars, keyboards, and a dash of Kenny Loggins along the way.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow JoJo on Twitter: @jojo_runsAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another round of Music Memories. Andrew is joined by Rob Viper (Highspots) to discuss three memories from Rob's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Rob discuss falling in love with Rey Misterio Jr. in 90s AAA, getting interested in ECW through the Gangstas Paradise commercial, the WWE Vengeance 2001 promo video with ""Sinner"" by Drowning Pool, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Rob on Twitter: @RobViperAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/Donate"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another edition of Music Memories! Andrew chats with Sean Sedor (Voices of Wrestling) about three memories from Sean's fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Sean discuss watching the Briscoes in Sinclair era ROH, having your music tastes molded as a young adult by songs from wrestling shows and video games, the NoDQ CAW videos on YouTube, and more!Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Sean on Twitter: @SASedor2994All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew reunites with original co-host Chris Maffei (Can of Nostalgia) for the first time in over two years to discuss a selection of live music performances at WrestleMania. Chris catches us up on how he's been doing since the last time he was on, then he and Andrew dig into some of the many music performances that happened over the years at the Showcase of the Immortals, from the infamous DX Band rendition of "America the Beautiful" at WrestleMania XIV to Living Colour playing "Cult of Personality" for CM Punk at WrestleMania 29 to Salt-N-Pepa's special version of "Whatta Man" for the Lawrence Taylor vs. Bam Bam Bigelow match at WrestleMania XI, and many more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Can of Nostalgia on Twitter: @canofnostalgiaChris' website: cmstrikeaudio.comAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Sean Flynn to discuss a selection of themes from the first few years of Ring of Honor. As a hugely influential and important independent promotion that started in February 2002, ROH was a home for many wrestling stars like Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, CM Punk, Low Ki, The Briscoes, and many many more. With ROH continuing today under the auspices of Tony Khan, Andrew and Sean take a look back at some wrestlers and theme songs that were around during the foundation years of 2002-2004, including Christopher Daniels, Jimmy Rave, Generation Next, Steve Corino, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Sean on Twitter: @spiffie6123All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Gerard Di Trolio (The Emerald Flowshow) to discuss the themes of Keiji Mutoh and his alter ego The Great Muta! One of the Three Musketeers of New Japan Pro Wrestling and a certified wrestling icon, Mutoh is set to retire (we think) after a nearly 40-year career. Andrew and Gerard discuss their feelings on Mutoh, his influence, his ego, and the many, many wrestling themes he had in his career as both himself and Muta.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow The Emerald FlowShow on Twitter: @EmeraldFlowShowAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another Music Memories episode! Andrew chats with John Carroll (Voices of Wrestling) about three memories from John's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and John discuss being a CM Punk fan while attending many ROH shows in the mid-2000s, the Blood Warriors faction in Dragongate, seeing Tetsuya Naito win the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and 2017 G1 Climax in person, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow John on Twitter: @toshanshuinLAAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WELCOME EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW WEEOO WEEOO WEEOO WEEOO! On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the sixth anniversary show! Andrew is joined once again by Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling, Flagship Podcast) to celebrate six years of the podcast and discuss the themes of another show celebrating an anniversary this month, WWE's Monday Night Raw. Andrew and Rich chat about the 30 years of Raw, its different phases of theme music, when exactly they stopped having any connection to the show, and much more.There is also a discussion at the start about the tragic death of Jay Briscoe. Rest in peace, Jay.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Voices of Wrestling on Twitter: @voiceswrestlingAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another installment of Music Memories! Andrew is joined by Steve Case (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss three memories from Steve's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Steve chat about being afraid of The Undertaker as a little kid, wanting to use Metallica for an entrance theme, being a Hulkamaniac, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Fred Morlan (The Good, The Bad & The Hungee) for the annual year-end episode! Andrew and Fred say goodbye to 2022 and discuss a selection of wrestling themes that debuted during the year. Themes this year include Swerve Strickland, Bray Wyatt, Kaito Kiyomiya, Ren Narita, Toni Storm, Danhausen, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Fred on Twitter: @flagrantstatsFollow The Good, The Bad & The Hungee on Twitter: @goodbadhungeeAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chag Sameach! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by the returning Jon Hernandez (Voices of Wrestling) for a Hanukkah Special celebrating the themes and career of Barry Horowitz! For many decades, Barry built a legacy as not only a legendary Jewish pro wrestler, but as one of wrestling's greatest losers. Andrew and Jon discuss what separated Barry from a lot of other Jewish wrestlers, his multiple losing streaks, using "Hava Nagila" as an entrance theme, and some other themes Barry used over the years (one of which is definitely NSFW). If you love Jewish references, then this is the show for you.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Jon on Twitter: @OldJonHernandezCheck out Jon's band Timeshares: linktr.ee/timesharesAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, we go back-to-back with Music Memories! Andrew is joined for the first time by Alan Counihan (Alan 4L's ProWres Paradise) to discuss three memories from Alan's wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Alan chat about the classic "WrestleMania" song from 1993 and the WWF's heavy marketing push in UK and Ireland during the early 90s, Dragongate's very unique anime TV intro in 2005, the rise of Axel Dieter Jr. with his Hot & Spicy tag team in wXw during the BritWres boom, and much more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Alan on Twitter: @Alan4LListen to Alan's podcast at PWTorch (paid subscription required): pwtorch.com/site/series/alan/All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another edition of Music Memories! Andrew is joined again by Gerard Di Trolio (The Emerald FlowShow), who shares three memories from his wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Gerard chat about the immortality of Masato Tanaka, buying VHS tapes of Japanese wrestling while on vacation, watching 1999 WCW in the formative years of being a wrestling fan, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow The Emerald FlowShow on Twitter: @EmeraldFlowShowAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: VoicesofWrestling.com/DiscordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

FELLA!!!! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Lee Malone (Days of Thunder) to discuss the themes of his Irish countryman, "The Celtic Warrior" Sheamus. As one of Ireland's most accomplished pro wrestlers, Sheamus has spent over a decade as a featured star in WWE, winning multiple titles, the Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and more. Andrew and Lee chat about Sheamus' entrance themes (many of which are, surprise surprise, Celtic-themed), seeing Sheamus in Irish Whip Wrestling in Ireland before his WWE run, Too Many Limes, the forgettable League of Nations stable, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Lee on Twitter: @Malone_713Follow Days of Thunder on Twitter: @WCWThunderPodAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the 2022 Halloween Spooktacular! Andrew is joined for the first time by Alex Wendland (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss a selection of themes appropriate for the Halloween season, including Viscera, Julia Hart, the WWE cage lowering music, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Alex on Twitter: @AlexWendlandThis episode of Music of the Mat is sponsored by HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/vow65 and use the code vow65 to get up to 65% off plus free shipping.All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Mike Spears (Open the Voice Gate, Spearsovations) for a fourth grab bag of Dragongate themes! As always, Andrew and Mike catch up on the happenings in DG since the last time they spoke (and boy oh boy have there been some happenings lately) before delving into the themes. This time around they play songs for Yuki Yoshioka, Diamante, Madoka Kikuta, Kzy, Jacky Funky Kamei, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Mike on Twitter: @fujiiheyaFollow Open the Voice Gate on Twitter: @openvoicegateFollow Spearsovations on Twitter: @spearsovationsSign up for Spearsovations: spearsovations.ghost.ioThis episode of Music of the Mat is sponsored by HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/vow65 and use the code vow65 to get up to 65% off plus free shipping.All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by the returning Suit Williams (Voices of Wrestling, Smark Sports) to discuss another batch of hip hop wrestling themes. Andrew and Suit go over themes for John Cena, LAX, Sasha Banks, Fred Rosser, Keith Lee, and more!This episode of Music of the Mat is sponsored by HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/vow16 and use the code vow16 to get up to 16 free meals across seven boxes and three free gifts.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Suit on Twitter: @SuitWilliamsFollow Smark Sports on Twitter: @SmarkSportsAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dig dig diggity, dig diggity dog. On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew gives some thoughts on the music of the critically acclaimed video game WWF No Mercy. As part of a series of beloved wrestling games for the Nintendo 64 by the AKI Corporation, No Mercy came out in late 2000 and still maintains a devoted fanbase to this day. Andrew goes over his own history with playing No Mercy and similar AKI wrestling games, and talks about the game's distinct and funky music.This episode of Music of the Mat is sponsored by HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/vow16 and use the code vow16 to get up to 16 free meals across seven boxes and three free gifts.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport our SponsorsHelloFreshUse the code VOW16 at http://hellofresh.com/vow16 for up to 16 free meals and three free gifts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by James Truepenny (The Truepenny Show) to discuss the themes of "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith! Making his bones in World of Sport and Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, Davey Boy would go on to become one of the biggest British wrestlers of all time, both as a member of The British Bulldogs with Dynamite Kid and later on as a singles star in WWF and WCW. Andrew chats with James about the triumphs and tragedies of Davey Boy's life and career, some of the lesser-known theme songs he's had over the years, seeing Davey Boy live on a local UK show, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow James on Twitter: @SheriffLonestarFollow The Truepenny Show on Twitter @TruepennyShowListen to The Truepenny Show: https://soundcloud.com/user-807479608All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the latest installment of Music Memories! Andrew is joined once again by fellow Massachusetts dude Joe Gagne (5 Star Match Game), who shares three memories from his wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Joe chat about discovering ECW via the internet in 1995, going to ROH shows during the Special K days, reflecting on Finn Balor and the NXT Black and Gold era, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Joe on Twitter: @JoeGagneFollow 5 Star Match Game on Twitter: @5StarMatchGameAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSubscribe to the VOW Podcast NetworkApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3btWsVq Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/VOWPodNetwork-GooglePods Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3d79fgU Stitcher: https://bit.ly/VOWPodNetwork-Stitcher Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zycyp4 Radio Public: https://bit.ly/VOWPodNetwork-RadioPublic RSS: https://bit.ly/VOWPodNetwork-RSS Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ALL ABOOOOOOOARD HAHAHAHAHA! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Chris Novembrino (Shake Them Ropes, Don't Worry About the Government) to discuss the use of Ozzy Osbourne's music in pro wrestling. As a heavy metal icon, Ozzy has had a legendary 50+ year career with both his solo work and as a founding member of Black Sabbath, the most influential metal band of all time. Andrew and Chris play a selection of Sabbath and Ozzy solo material that was used in wrestling throughout the years, the similarities between Ozzy and wrestling, the differences between some of Ozzy's guitarists, and much more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisNovembrinoFollow Shake Them Ropes on Twitter: @ShakeThemRopesFollow Don't Worry About the Government on Twitter: @dwatgAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined again by Chris Samsa (Voices of Wrestling, Sport of Pro Wrestling) to discuss the themes of "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata. As one of the "New Three Musketeers" alongside Hiroshi Tanahashi and Shinsuke Nakamura, Shibata's wrestling career was no easy path. After leaving New Japan during desperate times in 2005, Shibata returned to the company in 2012, spending years fighting his way to a contract and the respect of his peers, before a serious brain injury after the greatest and most important match of his life in 2017 took him out of action. Andrew and Chris discuss Shibata's scant selection of themes (including a few that are quite humorous in context), his dangerous, albeit badass wrestling style, seeing him live at Forbidden Door in Chicago, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Chris on Twitter: @TheChrisSamsaCheck out Chris' website: SportofProWrestling.comAlso, Andrew will be on Benno and Martin Bushby's 24-hour charity livestream on Saturday, July 16 at 11 a.m. EST to chat about some wrestling music. The stream is raising money for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund in Leeds, England.Stream: bwelivestream.mixlr.com/events/1210470Donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Martin-Bushby1All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew recaps his trip to Chicago to see AEW & NJPW's first co-branded show, Forbidden Door!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew Rich on Twitter: @AndrewTRichAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Garrett Kidney (You've Got to Be Kidding Me) to play a grab bag of Impact themes! The company is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and VOW is getting in on the action with the #Impact20 project, a series of classic matches, articles, and podcasts. Andrew and Garrett come together to discuss a selection of entrance themes from across TNA/Impact history, including songs for Scott Hall, Gail Kim, Eddie Edwards, Shark Boy, the Flying Elvises, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Garrett on Twitter: @garrettkidneyFollow You've Got to Be Kidding Me on Twitter: @TNAHistoryPodAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Mike Falcone to discuss the themes of Jerry Lynn! One of the most prolific wrestlers of all time, Jerry's 25-year career took him all around the world to practically every major modern wrestling company, including WWF, WCW, ECW, TNA, ROH, NJPW, CMLL, Michinoku Pro, AWA, GWF, countless indies, and currently AEW as a coach. Andrew and Mike talk about Jerry's love for death metal and how it was reflected in his themes, his legacy as an influential and universally beloved figure in wrestling, his famous feuds with Sean Waltman and Rob Van Dam, the creativity (or lack thereof) with the Mr. JL name in WCW, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Mike on Twitter: @mikeVSphillyAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's another edition of Music Memories! This week Andrew is joined by Kelly Harrass (Jumping Bomb Audio, Panels on Pages POP!-Cast), who shares three memories from his wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Kelly chat about seeing Will Ospreay vs. Shingo Takagi in the Best of the Super Juniors finals during a trip to Japan in 2019, going to ROH shows in the early 2010s and meeting Kevin Steen at a state fair, being a big Stone Cold Steve Austin fan as a kid, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Kelly on Twitter: @comicgeekellyFollow Jumping Bomb Audio on Twitter: @JBombAudioFollow Panels on Pages on Twitter: @PanelsOnPagesAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Taylor Maimbourg (Jumping Bomb Audio) to discuss a grab bag of themes from World Wonder Ring STARDOM! With the backing of Bushiroad and an incredibly talented roster, STARDOM is the most prominent joshi company going today. Andrew and Taylor discuss an all-star selection of STARDOM themes, including songs for Mayu Iwatani, Giulia, Syuri, Utami Hayashishita, AZM, Starlight Kid, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Taylor on Twitter: @tamaimboFollow Jumping Bomb Audio on Twitter: @JBombAudioThis episode of Music of the Mat is sponsored by HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/vow16 and use the code vow16 to get up to 16 free meals and three free gifts.All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"HE'S GONNA RACK HIM!" On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by former Voices of Wrestling podcaster Drew Wardlaw (Burning Spirits) to discuss the themes and career of "The Total Package" Lex Luger. Luger is one of Drew's all-time favorite wrestlers and he is here to break down the songs that defined Luger's memorable (for reasons good and bad) career. Andrew and Drew go on a musical muscular journey through the days of Luger's time in the NWA, his short run as "The Narcissist" in WWF, the failed mega-push as "Made in the USA" Lex Luger, his return to WCW, and more. So hop aboard the Lex Express, strike up a beefy pose in front of a full-length mirror, and enjoy this episode!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Drew on Twitter: @_burningspiritsListen to Drew's band Solemn Lament: solemnlament.bandcamp.comThis episode of Music of the Mat is sponsored by HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/vow16 and use the code vow16 to get up to 16 free meals and three free gifts.All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by JoJo Remy (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss the themes of KENTA! Currently in New Japan, KENTA was a longtime mainstay in Pro Wrestling NOAH, both as a singles star and as a tag partner with Naomichi Marufuji. After a disappointing run as Hideo Itami in WWE, KENTA returned to Japan, this time with NJPW where he joined Bullet Club. Andrew and JoJo discuss KENTA's legacy in the ring, his at-times bumpy career and ability to adapt, and of course his many entrance themes (some of which are definitely NSFW).Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow JoJo on Twitter: @jojo_runsThis episode of Music of the Mat is sponsored by HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/vow16 and use the code vow16 to get up to 16 free meals and three free gifts.All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by first-time guest Neil David (Voices of Wrestling, Eurograps Express) for a third grab bag of themes from New Japan Pro Wrestling. Andrew and Neil discuss themes for Will Ospreay, EVIL, Tom Lawlor, Great-O-Khan, Jon Moxley, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Neil on Twitter: @chubby_cthulhuFollow Eurograps Express on Twitter: @EurograpsExPAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Tuesday, you know what that means. On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by pro wrestler Colin Delaney to discuss the themes, career, and life of the late great Jon Huber, a.k.a. Brodie Lee. Colin and Brodie were longtime friends going back to their days as young backyard wrestlers in Rochester, NY, lasting all the way up to Brodie's untimely and tragic passing at the age of 41 in December 2020. Andrew and Colin cover the major hits of Brodie's career, including the "Right Stuff" gimmick, his pivotal transformation into "The Big Rig," his days as Wyatt Family member Luke Harper in WWE, and of course his final role as "The Exalted One" Mr. Brodie Lee in AEW. Colin also shares some fun details about Brodie's taste in music and the McDonald's sandwich that inspired a tag team name. This is a heartfelt, must-listen episode about a wonderful man and the legacy that he left behind.This episode of Music of the Mat is sponsored by HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/vow16 and use the code vow16 to get up to 16 free meals and three free gifts.Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Colin on Twitter: @ExtremelyCuteAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the next installment of Music Memories! This time around it is Jeff Hawkins (Shake Them Ropes) who will share three memories from his wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. Andrew and Jeff chat about the widespread use of Frank Stallone's biggest hit single, ECW's use of real music to feel cool and unique, the Mae Young Classic and what it represented, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Jeff on Twitter: @Crapgame13Follow Shake Them Ropes on Twitter: @ShakeThemRopesThis episode of Music of the Mat is sponsored by HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/vow16 and use the code vow16 to get up to 16 free meals and three free gifts.All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Will Washington (Grapsody, Day After Dynamite) for another grab bag of AEW themes! Will is not just a big wrestling music fan, he's also helped make some wrestling music himself, including one of the themes on this very episode. He is also involved in Who We Are: A Celebration of Excellence, Vol. 1, an upcoming AEW hip hop album to be released on February 18. It tells the stories of AEW's Black wrestlers and benefits the Bootsy Collins Foundation. Andrew and Will chat about themes for Adam Cole, Sammy Guevara, Britt Baker, Jade Cargill, Jurassic Express, HOOK, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Will on Twitter: @WilliamRBRFollow Grapsody on Twitter: @GrapsodyPodThis episode of Music of the Mat is sponsored by HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/vow16 and use the code vow16 to get up to 16 free meals and three free gifts.All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the fifth anniversary show! Unfortunately co-creator and original co-host Chris Maffei could not make it this year, so instead Andrew is joined by one of the men responsible for the show being on the air in the first place: Joe Lanza (Flagship Podcast)! Andrew and Joe celebrate the fifth anniversary of the podcast by discussing music from season one of the Starz show Heels. Heels is a drama about the Duffy Wrestling League, an independent promotion in Georgia trying to survive in pro wrestling. Andrew and Joe also talk about why they enjoy the show, the various characters who populate it, and how close it comes to portraying pro wrestling. The discussion contains a few minor spoilers, but most of the major moments are left out for those who haven't watched the show yet. Thank you to everyone for listening to and supporting Music of the Mat these past five years!This episode of Music of the Mat is sponsored by HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/vow16 and use the code vow16 to get up to 16 free meals and three free gifts.All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the latest edition of Music Memories! Andrew asks a guest to name three memories from their wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. In the hot seat this time is Paul Völsch (Voices of Wrestling). This is the most unique episode of Music Memories yet, as not only are all three picks exclusively related to live event experiences, but Andrew had no prior knowledge of the music that was played. Andrew and Paul chat about Axel Dieter Jr.'s heel turn in wXw, the loss of a potential Irish wrestling superstar, returning to live wrestling in 2021 Berlin, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Paul on Twitter: @Darth_DragonAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Gerard Di Trolio (Voices of Wrestling) for A Taste of 2021! It's the annual year-end show that waves goodbye to the past twelve months and plays a selection of themes that debuted during the year 2021. Themes this year include Roman Reigns, Jamie Hayter, SHO, Shane Taylor, Bryan Danielson, Kaito Ishida, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Gerard on Twitter: @GerardDiTrolioAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Mike Spears (Open the Voice Gate, Everything Elite) for another round of Dragongate themes! Andrew and Mike first discuss the latest happenings in the land of DG since they last spoke, including Masato Yoshino's retirement, Ryo Saito's reign as General Manager, and the shocking unmasking of Dragon Dia. Then they play a fun grab bag of themes including Shun Skywalker, SB KENTo, KAI, Jason Lee, Keisuke Okuda, Konomama Ichikawa, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Mike on Twitter: @fujiiheyaFollow Open the Voice Gate on Twitter: @openvoicegateFollow Everything Elite on Twitter: @EverythingAEWAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, we have the third installment of Music Memories! Andrew asks a guest to name three memories from their wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. This episode the guest is Sarah Flannery (Voices of Wrestling, Journey Through Guerrilla Island), who chats with Andrew about the Late Late Toy Show, the timelessness of the "My Sacrifice" video, a eureka moment involving Bound for Glory 2008, Gunns, Bobby Gunns, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Sarah on Twitter: @SarahFlannFollow Journey Through Guerrilla Island on Twitter: @GuerrillaIslandAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder voice* Survive! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by returning guest Jeremy Sexton (Voices of Wrestling) for a look at some Survivor Series themes. The former Thanksgiving tradition began all the way back in 1987 and has been going... somewhat strong ever since. Andrew and Jeremy discuss their thoughts on where the show ranks to them among the Big Four WWE PPVs, reminisce about some classic Survivor Series moments (Chuck Norris! Deadly Game Tournament! Vladimir Kozlov!), and of course play a selection of themes used for the PPV over the years. Just make sure you're not wearing a different colored t-shirt than them, or there will be hell to pay!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Jeremy on Twitter: @JeremySextonAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/discordDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the next installment of Music Memories! Andrew asks a guest to name three memories from their wrestling fandom that are strongly linked to music in some way. This episode the guest is Damon McDonald (Super J-Cast), who reminisces with Andrew about hit tunes used in syndicated wrestling programs, the 80s goodness of John Parr, Ted Nugent's guitar bangers, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Super J-Cast on Twitter @thesuperjcastAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, it's the 2021 Halloween Spooktacular! Andrew is joined for the first time by Liam Jones (You've Got to Be Kidding Me) to play some wrestling themes befitting the Halloween season, including Malakai Black, The Hurricane, BxB Hulk, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Liam on Twitter: @TheGLEATMutaFollow You've Got to Be Kidding Me on Twitter: @TNAHistoryPodThis episode of Music of the Mat is sponsored by HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/vow14 and use the code vow14 to get up to 14 free meals and free shipping!All VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time by Jamie O'Doherty (Dramatic DDT) for another look at some themes from DDT Wrestling! With the 25th anniversary of the company only a few months away, Andrew and Jamie discuss the state of the company in 2021, the strong roster of talent at their disposal, and of course get into a grab bag of various themes for Konosuke Takeshita, Tetsuya Endo, Danshoku Dieno, Saki Akai, Jun Akiyama, and more!Follow Music of the Mat on Twitter: @MusicoftheMatFollow Andrew Rich on Twitter: @AndrewTRichFollow Jamie on Twitter: @JamieODFollow Dramatic DDT on Twitter: @DramaticDDTExplore the Dramatic DDT website: dramaticddt.wordpress.comAll VOW podcasts, articles, previews, and reviews: VoicesofWrestling.comJoin the VOW Discord to discuss Music of the Mat and other shows/topics: https://discord.gg/SFRwWdJDonate to Music of the Mat and other VOW podcasts: VoicesofWrestling.com/DonateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/music-of-the-mat/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy