Smarks With Hearts | WWE & Professional Wrestling Podcast

NJPW Dominion Recap and Review; WWE MITB Preview and Predictions  Was Omega v. Okada II better than their first match? Which was the better near fall? AJ v. Cena at SummerSlam 2016 or Omega v. Okada II? Weston creates a different rating scale for each Dominion match, including 75 out of 100 Big Men who can do Cartwheels.  Adding matches to the Smarks with Hearts Top 10 Matches of 2017  Wes Reads his Tweets, less successfully than last show What was the second best match of the night? The Jr. Heavyweight, the Intercontinental, or the Jr. Tag? Hunter falls in love with War Machine and the Guerrillas of Destiny. Is Naito actually just a punk? Wes and Weston engage in a battle of the brains; the loser suffers embarrassing consequences. What are Roman Reigns SummerSlam plans? Could the Rock be a possible opponent? Lana should win the SmackDown Women's title and Naomi should enter herself in the MITB match. Sami Zayn or Dolph Ziggler should win the men's MITB match.  If Jinder or the Usos lose their titles we riot. 

WWE Extreme Rules, RAW, and SmackDown LIVE Recap and Review NJPW Dominion Preview and Predictions  2x Guest Co-Host Tristan Clopp Samoa Joe is going to beat Brock Lesnar at Great Balls of Fire. You heard it here first. Weston dreams about Samoa Joe, Brock Lesnar, and a porn star.  A funeral for the death of Bayley's main roster run. Hunter prays and God answers.  Wes reads his tweets, Hunter/Braineus shares about the Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz, and Weston shares his thinking about Romans 14.  Who should win MITB? Booking the G1 and Wrestle Kingdom 12.   

Wrestling was pretty dull this week, so we take turns booking EVERY SINGLE CHAMPIONSHIP IN WWE for the next few months.  Co-hosts Wes Chapman, CJ "Jackson" Spitta, and Pat "The Champ" Inkpen The least entertaining person during the podcast must eat the contents of the white package from beef jerky. Weston eats 20 pickles in celebration of Okada beating Bad Luck Fale.  Wes reveals that he is a WWE Insider and reveals Vince McMahon's plans for every WWE championship, including Toby Keith winning the United States Championship.  "Jackson" attempts to stab everyone else on the podcast.  "The Champ" flexes his wrestling knowledge superiority over everyone else.  Weston makes the pitch of all pitches for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 34: Brock Lesnar vs. Royal Rumble Winner Broken Matt Hardy.   

WWE Payback, RAW, and SmackDown LIVE Recap and Review 5x Guest Co-Host Wes Chapman Each member of the show shares 3 of our insecurities and then we all hug and feel better about ourselves.  Weston will not be on the next episode if Bad Luck Fale beats Okada, but he agrees to eat 20 large pickles if Okada wins.  Weston pitches some booking for the RAW women's division leading up to SummerSlam.  Penis size and pedophilia somehow become topics of conversation. Wes decides that his WWE gimmick would be calling the police on all the other wrestlers.  Jinder Mahal should win the WWE championship. Weston believes that Roman Reigns is closer than ever to finally getting over. 

WWE Payback and NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku Preview and Predictions WWE RAW and SmackDown LIVE Review and Recap 4x Guest Host and Sound Engineer Wes Chapman Rapid-Fire WWE Payback Predictions Hunter goes on a rant about "being woke." Why has WWE been lackluster since WrestleMania? The Superstar Shake-Up? Bad booking?  Hunter and Wes are completely on board with the Jinder Mahal experiment Satan makes several appearances on the show and some revelations about Christianity are made. Jinder Mahal's theme song read in Wes's terrible Christopher Walken impression. Weston and Wes take turns playing the acoustic guitar.   

WWE RAW, SmackDown LIVE, Superstar Shake Up, NJPW Sakura Genesis Review and Recap. 3x Guest Host and Sound Engineer Wes Chapman We don't discuss wrestling for the first 10 minutes or so. We opt for sex talk instead.  The curious case of Shibata vs. Okada and the Subdural Hematoma. Weston gives a lesson on the difference between NJPW and WWE. Wrestling isn't real. Braun just flipped a 5-7 ton ambulance. Bray Wyatt is somehow involved with Satan himself. Let's stop taking it so seriously and just enjoy the fun.  Weston breaks down the NJPW Junior Heavyweight Title Match between Takahasi and Sanada at Sakura Genesis. Wes goes on a random rage-filled rant about his hate for Jon Jones.  Is Hunter a sociopath? We do a division-by-division breakdown post-Superstar Shake Up. WWE's booking of Shinsuke has been absolutely perfect. Rapid-Fire Questions including favorite 90s snacks, mustache vs. beard, and favorite Wrestling finishers.

WrestleMania 33, NXT Takeover: Orlando, RAW, and SmackDown LIVE Review and Recap So this podcast takes place inside of a Ford Escape...that should tell you everything you need to know. Weston's star ratings for WrestleMania 33 matches. HHH vs. Seth Rollins is being vastly underrated.  Covering the returns of Emma, Finn Balor, and Eric Rowan; the debuts of Tye Dillinger, Shinsuke Nakamura, and The Revival.  Read this article from SB Nation of a blogger watching professional wrestling for the first time: http://www.sbnation.com/2017/4/3/15147824/wrestlemania-33-recap-first-time-watching-wrestling-oh-my-good-lord We are fully converted Roman Reigns fans now, so... The Revival are those bullies that beat you up, but they don't look like they should have.  The Revival are turning masculine stereotypes inside out.  The Revival would break our hearts more than any other tag team if they broke up.  We love the Revival.  Rapid fire NJPW Sakura Genesis predictions. Our Superstar Shake Up wishlist including: Nia Jax and Enzo & Cass to SmackDown LIVE, reuniting the Shield on either brand, AJ Styles and American Alpha to RAW, all tag teams to RAW and all cruiserweights to SmackDown LIVE. 

WrestleMania 33 and NXT Takeover: Orlando Preview and Predictions NXT Takeover preview and predictions begin at the 1:34:34 Potential WrestleMania swerves including Shane McMahon turning heel, Hardy Boyz debuting and winning RAW Tag Team Titles, Finn Balor turning heel, Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton double turn.  Hunter debuts his alter ego, Brainius. Will Aries, Enzo & Cass, or Naomi get their feel good moments? Will Seth Rollins use the Curb Stomp? Will Kevin Owens use a package piledriver? Conspiracy theories regarding the SD Women's Championship Match and Cena's "shoot" promos. What is Shane going to jump off of? Is HHH vs. Rollins a fight to the death? How long will Goldberg vs. Lesnar last? When should Sasha turn heel? How should the Hardy Boyz return? Is this Taker's last match? Ember Moon and Asuka should main event NXT Takeover:Orlando Will Shinsuke, Tye Dillinger, Asuka, or the Revival come up to the main roster on the RAW or SmackDown LIVE after Mania?

WWE Raw, SmackDown LIVE, and NJPW New Japan Cup Recap and Review. WrestleMania and Sakura Genesis preview. USOS ARE TAG TEAM CHAMPS!!! IT'S NOT PARANOIA, IT'S THE USOS. Are chants the best thing about wrestling, the worst thing about wrestling, or somewhere in between? The beginning of the 4-word story "I used to be a boy named Hunter, now I am named..." Special Guest Wes Chapman conducts some "Podcast Therapy". Weston reviews the New Japan Cup and previews Sakura Genesis. Southpaw Regional Wrestling. Professional wrestling is silly. Don't try to make it serious. Discussion of the Amazon TV show "Transparent". Rapid fire questions covering HHH's new stable, spoons vs. knifes, and preferred animal companions.   

WWE Raw, SmackDown LIVE, and NJPW New Japan Cup Recap and Review. Listen for more than 15 minutes, no matter what Hunter says. It gets progressively better. We promise.  Weston buries his entire high school senior class and Brent Musberger. Hunter buries Raven fans and Max Landis. Will Seth Rollins and HHH's feud extend beyond WrestleMania? Weston's really important top 5 matches of the first 2 months of the year. The curious case of Joe Mixon and a difficult question concerning sex with a goat.  Hunter's 10 reasons why WrestleMania 33 is going to be top-5 all time.  Comparing and contrasting New Japan Pro Wrestling and WWE. Extended rapid fire questions about non-white wrestlers, how to cook an onion, political stances, and more.      

WWE Fastlane, RAW, and SmackDown LIVE Recap and Reactions Special Guest: Wes Chapman  We talk about Roman Reigns. Then we talk about him some more. Then we make an earth-shattering realization about Roman Reigns. Then we talk about Him some more.  "You are a deer." Racism, Martin Luther King, Ghandi, and Donald Sterling Is Goldberg vs. Lesnar good for the Universal Title? Is it beneficial to leave certain Superstars off of WWE TV for multiple weeks in a row? Who is the most attractive male wrestler?    

WWE RAW and SmackDown LIVE reactions and review The Bible and Wikipedia hot takes Peanut butter and honey The Ringer's "Top 50 Fast Food Items in America" Suprise guest appearance from Tristan Clopp New Japan Pro Wrestling: New Japan Cup 2017 tease WWE Fastlane rapid fire predictions  

Weston, Hunter, and Big Johnson give their predictions for SummerSlam Is Alberto Del Rio finished with the WWE? Big Johnson becomes the "Gimmick Stealer" Hunter and Big Johnson attempt multiple Chris Jericho impressions Does Sheamus need the win over Cesaro? We love Becky and Alexa Bliss...Carmella not as much Weston loses control over the Smarks with Hearts throne. "It's like you spanked me" Should Apollo Crews be the Vegas betting favorite in the IC title match? IWC needs to stop hating on the Miz Hunter has his best podcast moment and follows it up with a "hype take" Roman Reigns is better than anyone gives him credit for

-Bobby Roode's entrance music: Greatest of all time? -Hunter hates Andrade Cien Almas. -Weston hates Austin Aries... and No Way Jose. -Ciampa heel turn? -Has Shinsuke lost his magic? OF COURSE NOT. -The arrival of "Big Johnson" -Hunter threatens to "hug" a high-school athletic director. -Bayley vs Asuka II. Match of the night?

It's shit.

THE NEW ERA ISNT A MYTH AFTER ALL

Building Our WWE SummerSlam Card   Guest co-host and Dean Ambrose’s son Cody Johnson Feud-ending matches for Charlotte vs. Sasha and Cena vs. Styles Instituting a Women’s MITB match Does Orton have a chance in the world of taking Lesnar to Viperville? Fatal 4 Way Tires-Tables Match for the U.S. Title Turn Alberto face and start the “Si Movement” against the Miz What is going to happen with the new Cruiserweight Division? We spend over 3 minutes looking up Chris Jericho’s weight Should another tag team be included in New Day vs. Enzo and Cass? The mess that is the top of the card on Monday Night Raw. Hunter tries to give a rundown of the card in less than 15 seconds. We’re taking over...To be continued.

WWE Battleground Review and Recap            Guest Co-hosts Cody Johnson and Caleb Knowles        Dean Ambrose is the G.O.A.T.        Bayley debuted and it was beautiful        Storytelling perfection in Wyatts vs. New Day        Rusev Do Punch. Rusev Do Crush        Mojo Rawley is an insane person        KO vs. Sami MOTY candidate        Randy Orton haters can KISS MY ASS, NO ENHANCEMENT NEEDED        Becky vs. Natty and Miz vs. Darren the only low points        John Cena vs. AJ Styles needs to get momentum back        Mojo Rawley vs. Bob Backlund in a Who’s More Insane Match at SummerSlam        The Shield Triple Threat was great, but Dean Ambrose is the greatest                                              

WWE Battleground Analysis & Predictions pt. 2 Sasha Banks wardrobe malfunction rant What makes one butt better than another butt? Who is going to be Sasha's partner? Weston picks the Club; then changes his mind over and over again Hunter's ability to speak clearly deteriorates throughout the show Will Sami Zayn and KO wrestle again at SummerSlam? Seth Rollins heel booking Hunter and Weston can't wait to boo Roman Reigns again Who will take the pin in the Shield Triple Threat? Roman becoming the Authority's new lackey? 

WWE Battleground Analysis & Prediction pt. 1 Wrasslin' Talk Weston sings to every single theme song Becky Lynch vs. Natalya are gonna wrestle forever Randy Orton is being taken for granted #SmerveAMagadin Zak Ryder theme song rant Possible U.S. and I.C. title brand switch What does Rusev say at the beginning of his theme song? Braun Strowman should carry a tire with him to the ring Luke Harper's twitter account is the absolute best

What a show. What a season. Weston Talks Wrestling theme song debut. Should Mil Muertes have defended the title more often? Mil Muertes vs. Fenix match. Weston hates Matanza Cueto as champion, but loves the booking. The Believers will never boo Pentagon, no matter what he does. Weston wishes the Worldwide Underground would've kept the Trios Titles. Sexy Star vs. Mariposa's No Mas Match was the best women's match since Bayley vs. Sasha. What will they do with Sexy Star's Gift of the God's championship? Hate for the Unique Opportunity Tournament Championship and aftermath. Possible Taya vs. Ivalisse vs. Katrina Triple Threat match next season? Weston is a jackass and forgot to talk about Prince Puma vs. Rey Mysterio. Analysis and love for Puma and Mysterio's MOTY candidate.

  WWE Draft Review.  Alberto Del Rio is the best wrestler.  Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens should have been split up.  The Club should not have been separated from AJ Styles...or maybe they should have?  What is going on with the new Cruiserweight Division? Shield Triple Threat at Battleground (and the hopefully inevitable Roman Reigns heel turn). The division of the belts between RAW and Smackdown. Hate for Baron Corbin. Smerves.