That's Freakin' Wrestling Podcast

Eshaun & Rhodesia are holding it down on this episode as Matt is out sick and they recap the highlights from Smackdown and Raw.SmackdownJohn Cena and Randy Orton start the build to their match at Backlash After 5 years on TV, we got a 6-man TLC “Wrestlemania Worthy” Tag Team Championship match. Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill went one on one and we saw the return of Aleister Black!RawSeth Rollins gives Sami Zayn an ultimatum to leave town. Is Roxanne finally on the main roster after that great match with Rhea? Becky Lynch explains her actions and Lyra Valkyria doesn't back down. Pat McAfee gives a promo for the ages while Rusev carves his path on uplifting the “enhancement talent”.Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin Wrestling

Matt & Rhodesia are back from an action packed week in Vegas and are ready to break down everything that's happened since WrestleMania night 2 with Eshaun.The Rock appeared on The Pat Mcafee show on Tuesday and the crew discusses what he said, what he meant, and where why things happened the way it did (03:30).The RAW after WrestleMania was full of newsworthy items including John Cena's promo, Rusev's return, Becky Lynch's heel turn, & more (33:50).Bayley talks and says she feels like she's not at the level of Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch (1:01:00), Paul Heyman's new group (01:22:34), WWE's new Netflix show that's coming this summer (01:35:31), they wrap the week that was in Vegas (01:47:42), + MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt & Rhodesia discuss night 2 of WrestleMania and their thoughts from inside of Allegiant Stadium!John Cena's historic 17th title reign, the classic women's triple threat match with Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley, and Bianca Belair, Dominic Mysterio's IC title win, Becky Lynch's return, and MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

*Apologies for the drop in Matt's audio quality*Seth Rollins won the triple threat match against CM Punk and Roman Reigns thanks to Paul Heyman, the crew talks about how it came across on TV and inside Allegiant Stadium.They also discuss Jey Uso's title victory, overall grades for night 1, and much more!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun get you ready for the biggest weekend in pro wrestling, WrestleMania!Before Matt and Rhodesia head out to sunny Las Vegas, Three The Hard Way discuss their general thoughts on the build one last time before the show, what they are looking forward to the most, and discuss each match on Saturday's and Sunday's card.Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt and Eshaun begin this episode by talking which two AEW wrestlers would they put in front of an WWE audience to get them to watch their show (00:10) before getting into the craziness from ‘SmackDown' which was Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton's promo segment (06:09).CM Punk revealed his favor from Paul Heyman (21:31), Jey Uso and Gunther put on an excellent performance on ‘WWE RAW' to set up their ‘WrestleMania' match (28:08), and they discuss Bianca Belair getting boo'd before Rhodesia joins the show to get her thoughts (37:07).Other topics include:Kevin Owens needing neck surgery and the crowd's reaction to him (57:39)Rey Fenix's WWE debut (01:04:47)Matt goes on a mini rant about social media and they discuss ‘AEW Dynasty' (01:16:32)+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun start this episode by discussing which WrestleMania match finish they would change from the past (00:22) before talking about the Booker T./Swerve Strickland beef from earlier this week (6:00).John Cena and Cody Rhodes gave us a WrestleMania level segment (finally!) this past Monday on ‘WWE RAW' and 3 The Hard Way break down what we saw (19:00).Other topics include:-What is it about Cody Rhodes that makes him universally loved (40:50)-Seth Rollins, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns contract signing with the favor still being out there and not known (48:30)-Naomi's video package on ‘SmackDown' and how would you rank Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, and Mariah May currently (01:02:48)-Jimmy Uso getting destroyed by Gunther and how Matt would book the next 2 weeks of TV for Jey Uso and Gunther (01:23:20)-AEW Dynasty this Sunday (01:34:03)+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

With 3 weeks until WrestleMania 41, Three The Hard Way break down the grap's like only they can!Topics on this episode include:WrestleMania 41 hype levelsWeek 2 of John Cena's heel runCharlotte Flair owning Tiffany Stratton and how real life is taking over their TV segmentsRoman Reigns/CM Punk/Seth RollinsMariah May's AEW's contract is expiring soon and Saraya's officially gone from the companyE gives a quick breakdown of what Matt would like about WWE 2k 25+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun begin this episode by discussing John Cena's promo from this past Monday's ‘RAW' episode as they give their in depth thoughts on what was said and what will probably happen next (01:33).Other topics include:How Jey Uso is being used leading into ‘WrestleMania' and the part Gunther may have in it (44:53)The Fenix and Aleister Black teaser videos from “SmackDown” (53:35)Some of the bigger names in WWE not having a clear path to “WrestleMania” yet (01:07:05)“Severance” season 2 (01:21:20)+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun are back and start the show by talking which current storyline would be their favorite if wrestling was real (1:00) and then getting into the return of Roman Reigns and the steel cage match between CM Punk & Seth Rollins on ‘WWE RAW' (06:50).Other topics include:Which triple threat match could and should main event night one of ‘WrestleMania' between Punk/Seth/Roman or Bianca/Rhea/Iyo (28:11)Bianca Belair and Naomi's performance on ‘SmackDown' (49:25)Cody Rhodes continues to elevate his game on the mic (01:05:16)Rhodesia getting exposed this past weekend on social media and Cody Rhodes nixing The Rock's storyline of turning heel (01:12:33)Eddy Thorpe dating Dakota Kai (01:18:50)‘AEW Revolution' talk (01:20:44)+ MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun are joined by Randy from the Backstage Brawl podcast this week and Matt starts the pod by giving out some apologies (00:45) before getting into the heel turn that shocked that world, John Cena! The crew breaks down their thoughts from the moment it happened, what storylines can come from this with The Rock, John Cena, and Cody Rhodes and what the real life aspect is of all of it (07:12).Other topics include:Jade Cargill returned at ‘Elimination Chamber' and destroys Naomi, Iyo Sky wins the WWE women's title from Rhea Ripley on ‘WWE RAW' and Bianca Belair looks to be the reason for both things happening (58:38)Rey Fenix was released out of his AEW contract and his headed to WWE (01:20:11)WrestleMania excitement levels right now (01:30:30)+ MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun begin this episode by talking The Rock and Cody Rhodes promo segment from this past Friday's ‘SmackDown', the press conference afterwards and the different ways the storyline can go (03:20).Other topics include:Carmelo Hayes and The Miz is a thing now and Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu continue their build (46:53)‘RAW' highlights including new women's tag team champions in Liv Morgan & Raquel, Dakota Kai & Lyra Valkyria, the promo segments involving Cody Rhodes/Seth Rollins and CM Punk/Logan Paul (53:19), where the New Day is currently in their heel run (01:16:27), and who should be the new member of Judgment Day (01:24:49).Rumors of Vince McMahon trying to start a new company and Shane McMahon trying to take over AEW (01:31:12)‘Elimination Chamber' preview (01:35:03)+ MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun begin this episode by discussing where the hype for WrestleMania is in comparison to year's past at the same time (03:36), Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton's interaction on ‘SmackDown”, is Tiffany ready to carry the division, and what they want to see from the women's division after Mania season is over (19:57).They give their thoughts on the Jade Cargill storyline (51:03), Michin believes she has a problem connecting with the crowd (56:43), what are their criteria's for a wrestler getting into the WWE Hall Of Fame (01:10:06),+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun are joined on this episode by friend of the show Wole as they get into all the news from the past week including:Ricky Starks showing up on NXT, their initial reactions and who will be a bigger star in WWE in 5 years: Ricky Starks, Carmelo Hayes, or Trick Williams (07:18)The WWE talent releases from this past Friday (22:32)AEW releasing Miro and Aleister/Malaki Black's contract expiring (37:23)Andrade releasing a photo of him and his son (59:01)The negative online talk surrounding the lack of a build for this year's ‘WrestleMania' (01:03:53)Roxanne Perez being involved in a ‘Elimination Chamber' qualifying match next week (01:48:38)Solo Sikoa's return on ‘SmackDown' (01:53:49)People not being truthful in the wrestling space/community (01:58:32)If Charlotte Flair was missed while she was gone (02:12:55)Kendrick Lamar's halftime show (02:21:36)+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun begin this episode by discussing Jey Uso winning the ‘Royal Rumble', his promo on ‘WWE Raw', and everything in between (02:17).Three The Hard Way then talks Charlotte Flair's winning the Rumble and the reaction from the crowd on Monday night (29:02). The women's and men's Royal Rumble matches delivered (51:17), the WrestleMania matches that look to be set and what the trio would have as their matches if they were booking the show (01:13:25), Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens reactions and a question surrounding when Cody Rhodes finally fully turns to the dark side (01:43:06), Triple H's HOF induction (02:05:52), are they still holding out hope for The Rock wrestling @ ‘WrestleMania' this year (02:08:52),+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun are back together and bring you 2 plus hours of fun wrestling talk!They begin with E discussing his live experience at ‘WWE RAW' this past Monday in Atlanta (06:12) before getting into the Cody Rhodes/CM Punk promo segment (10:47). They discuss the stark contrast with the build of the men's and women's Rumble matches (23:13) before getting into the decision of having Jey Uso lose another title match on ‘Saturday Night's Main Event' (37:24).The trio also get into:Jacob Fatu's rise and future potential (57:27)Quick news hits (01:24:32)Royal Rumble preview (01:33:38)WWE 2k 25 news (02:04:16)+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt & Rhodesia are away on vacation for their wedding anniversary and bring you a non wrestling episode that you'll love! They discuss: - Their advice on relationships - 40 year old Draya Michelle having a child with 22 year old NBA player Jalen Green - Joy Taylor and the FS1 lawsuit - What 5 things they would immediately do as President - Their top 5 favorite movies of all time - Favorite places to vacation - Drake vs Kendrick Lamar + Much more!! Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

While Matt and Rhodesia are on holiday, Eshaun and guest star Brandon will engage in a discussion on wrestling. This episode will feature recaps from Smackdown and Raw, as well as a preview of the Saturday Night Main Event. Additionally, we will delve into the latest dirt sheets and rumors.Sit back, relax, and enjoy!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun start this episode by discussing how the three hour ‘SmackDown' shows are going before talking about ‘WWE Raw' this past week including Penta's debut, the women's IC title and match, Jey Uso vs Gunther, and much more.They also get into Corey Graves tweet which led to him being off of ‘NXT' this past week along with social media's reaction to the 12 man tag match that was announced for AEW Collision.Sit back, relax, and enjoy!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun are back for the first time in 2025 and start this jam packed episode by talking about what they've been up to for the past 2 weeks (03:40) before discussing what is happening with The Rock with his appearances on ‘WWE RAW' and 'NXT' this past Monday and Tuesday, overall thoughts from the Netflix premiere (08:42), and where is the Bloodline story now at this point (42:09).Other topics discussed:*Hulk Hogan gets exactly what he deserved (01:03:55)*CM Punk saying where he is in his career right now (01:09:23)*Jeff Hardy being as big as John Cena (01:15:13)*NXT crowns both new men and women's champions in Oba Femi and Giulia and what's next for Roxanne Perez and Trick Williams (01:20:39)*Alister Black looks to be heading back to WWE (01:35:31)*Way too early predictions for ‘Royal Rumble' winners (01:40:41)*Tiffany Stratton's cash in from ‘SmackDown' and Charlotte Flair's return (01:51:31)*Kenny Omega returned to ‘AEW Dynamite' and the latest on Mercedes Mone's run (01:58:23)+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Part 2 of the “group text thread” edition of the TFW podcast continues as Matt, Rhodesia, E, and Brandon help you bring in the new year like only they can!On this episode they discuss a ton of topics including WWE's ranking of the top 10 SmackDown moments, the WWE ID program, the NBA and it's viewership struggles, who they pick to have a breakout 2025, who their “hall passes” are in wrestling, what their superpowers are at parties, looking back at 2024, and much more.Happy New Year Freaks!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Merry Christmas Freaks!Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun are joined by Brandon and they bring the group text to the podcast for part 1 of 2 holiday episodes!They discuss a wide range of topics from inside and outside the wrestling world, Christmas memories, and much more.This is indeed a group text thread come to life so sit back, relax, grab your favorite drink and enjoy the show!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt & Rhodesia are joined on this episode by friend of the show Chris “Bushman” and they bring you some awesome graps talk!Topics include:“Thoughts on Saturday Night's Main Event” retro feel (06:29)The decision to not air Kevin Owen's package pile driver on TV and where WWE goes from here with the storyline (18:20)Where does Cody rank all-time if he had to retire right now due to injury? (31:25)Chelsea Green becoming U.S. Women's champion (43:07)Drew McIntyre becoming the Bloodline hunter (54:34)RAW's debut on Netflix card so far and what could happen with Roman Reigns and Sola Sikoa (57:52)Was CM Punk looking to be a heel on RAW Monday? (01:07:44)Penta video package tease (01:22:07)More storyline talk, some of Chris's favorite moments of 2024 (01:31:53)+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun are joined on this episode by Bee Ray and they give you 2 hours of wrestling, sports, and Christmas movie talk!Topics include:CM Punk vs Seth Rollins for the 1st RAW show on Netflix and does that lead to Punk vs Roman Reigns for WrestleMania? (07:30)Thoughts on the Transfer Window (25:00)The majority of the top stories in the WWE are connected to the Bloodline (38:30)Week 1 of The New Day heel run (41:30)Where is Trick Willams at currently & who needs to be called up to the main roster right now from NXT (56:04)The latest in the Fenix/AEW saga (01:20:57)Hot Take on 2 “Christmas movies” (01:36:54)'Saturday Night's Main Event' preview (01:44:25)+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Three The Hard Way get right to it on this episode as Matt gives his eulogy to AEW and Rhodesia and Eshaun react by giving their thoughts on just where they are with the struggling brand (02:06).The crew then discuss “Survivor Series War Games” (38:00), what is CM Punk's favor from Paul Heyman (01:04:23), the awesome ‘WWE RAW' show from this past Monday including Seth Rollins, CM Punk and Sami Zayn (01:11:03), The New Day segment (01:17:55), Drew McIntyre's return (01:30:44), + MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

The TFW pod is back with a show as loaded as your Thanksgiving plate! On this episode Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun discuss:Paul Heyman's return on ‘SmackDown' (02:28)CM Punk being added to the War Games match and his first year back in WWE (21:39)Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens's feud and if there's any way KO should win the title @ Saturday Night's Main Event (33:54)Jade Cargill's injury, storyline, and who replaces her in War Games (47:17)Women's IC title announced (56:43)The New Day segment from ‘WWE Raw' and the 10 year celebration set for next week (01:09:48)Ricky Starks headlines from the last few days within and outside of AEW (01:22:21)Canceling subscriptions and Matt tells a story about getting back into gaming (01:43:33)‘Survivor Series War Games' preview (01:52:49)Thanksgiving food, pet peeves, and what they are most thankful for in the world of pro wrestling (02:22:13)+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Three The Hard Way begin this episode by talking about the return of Rhea Ripley and if it helps the women's War Games storyline make more sense (02:10), Sheamus's run of matches in the last 18 months (15:16), Matt talks about the universe playing a joke on him for next week's AEW show (19:17), why is Seth Rollins so angry at Roman Reigns (25:08), how intricate the Bloodline story is and how creators and athletes must be mentally wired to reach the top of their game (29:40).Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun then discuss:Bronson Reed being added to the new Bloodline & which team wins the match at Survivor Series (42:03)Who they want to see as the 5th member of the OG Bloodline team out of 3 options along with Paul Heyman changing his phone number (54:40)Matt apologizing to Rhodesia (01:08:36)What their price would be to get involved in the opposite political party that they align with and if they were President, what position would they give each other on their team (01:10:38)AEW running smaller arenas for TV in 2025, run down the Full Gear card and give their picks on who should win if they were running the promotion (01:22:48),+ MUCH MORE!

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun begin this episode by talking about what in wrestling do people want right now but it's too early to happen (00:25) before revisiting the Jade Cargill conversation from last week with comments from a YouTube viewer (02:06) and the WWE releases from last week (08:57).The crew then discuss:A spoiler free conversation on who the 5th member of Bloodline vs Bloodline War Games match should be (12:41)How the women's War Games match feels thrown together (29:21)Who should be the first US women's champion (36:20)Gunther's character development and excitement levels for Gunther vs Damian Priest @ Survivor Series (40:46)Who's had the better title reign so far between Gunther or LA Knight & how the title reigns overall have been recently (47:46)YouTube viewer demographics and Matt calls out Rhodesia (59:06)Who's had the best upgrade in WWE history? (01:02:38)John Cena is officially entering the Royal Rumble, when should he wrestle for the championship? (01:07:24)Where everyone is at on AEW currently heading into Full Gear (01:14:51)+ MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt is back and he begins the pod by asking Rhodesia and Eshaun who will Goldberg wrestle in his last match next year (00:09) before talking which show they plan on watching first between NXT & AEW Dynamite and how much things have changed for both brands in 2 years (4:13).Three The Hard Way then discuss:⁃ Bloodline vs Bloodline (14:46)⁃ Jade Cargill vs Bianca Belair (36:06)⁃ Quick Crown Jewel thoughts (44:30)⁃ The title chase vs the title reign (51:05)⁃ Netflix wants Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Cody Rhodes for WWE RAW (55:24)⁃ Montez Ford's current complicated situation (59:14)⁃ RAW thoughts including Iyo Sky becoming #1 contender for the women's title (01:06:01)⁃ Is Becky Lynch worth more than 2 million dollars a year? (01:14:23)⁃ AEW going for more a sports centric feel inside the arena in 2025 (01:25:32) + MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Rhodesia and Eshaun start this Halloween episode by discussing the news of Rhea Ripley's broken orbital bone and what this means to the current feud with her and the Raw Women's Champion Liv Morgan and the state of the Judgement Day (1:58).Other topics include:• The latest on the Bloodline storyline (10:20)• Motor City Machine Gun MCMG: Too much, too soon? (26:50)• Matt calls in to the show and gives his thoughts on: Gunther/Cody, is Rhea Ripley Liv Morgan's gift or curse, the Bloodline story now moving too fast and Matt's thoughts on people switching up (34:25)• Halloween Havoc: the women's division winning the night and Trick Williams next steps (46:32)• Crown Jewel Preview (1:11:30)• “Between the sheets": Samantha Irving and Montez Ford” (1:23:55)+ MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNW

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun start this episode by discussing the controversial decision of Jey Uso losing the IC title to Bron Breakker on ‘WWE RAW' and everything with the Bloodline that led up to that moment (00:42).Other topics include:Major stars that use a lot of wrestling moves (22:02)Samantha Irvin leaving WWE (29:17)WrestleMania 41 tickets going on sale (38:50)Gunther's title reign so far (51:22)MCMG WWE debut on ‘SmackDown' (1:01:00)The Adam Cole & MJF segment from last week's ‘AEW Dynamite' (1:04:46) + MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Three The Hard Way is back and jump right into what's going on with Bloodline 1.0 and they talk Jey Uso vs Bron Breakker this upcoming Monday on ‘WWE RAW' (00:30). “Serious Seth” makes a return to TV and the crew discusses Rollins and where he is slotted (25:50), War Raiders return (32:58), Gunther's next title challenger at Survivor Series (36:38), and would they want to see Brock Lesnar back in WWE if he's found to have done nothing wrong (46:00).Matt, Rhodesia, and E then get into the PWI Women's list and give their personal top 3 (50:43), Stephanie Vaquer, her ‘NXT' debut, and other quick hits (01:15:48), the rumored creative shake up that's coming in AEW and ‘WrestleDream' this past weekend (01:26:01), + MORE!

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun start this episode by discussing who would be on their “bar fight” team (00:12) before discussing ‘WWE RAW' from this past and their thoughts on the 2 hour show (04:43), when do we see CM Punk and Seth Rollins really begin to feud (21:21), what's next for Sami Zayn, Gunther, and how does Jey Uso vs Bron Breakker play out again (26:15).Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns, vs The Rock is being discussed for ‘WrestleMania 41' (35:10), the crew gives their top 3 feuds of the year and what others are thinking also (43:23), NXT from this past Tuesday (01:02:55), Daniel Garcia staying with AEW along with E and Rhodesia feeling completely different about this past Tuesday's show (01:12:33), + more!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Three The Hard Way is back with a special episode as they discuss and react to WWE's latest PLE offering, Bad Blood! They are joined by friend of the show Billy Mays Jr as they talk all the big items from the show in Atlanta including live thoughts, the matches, storylines, the return of a classic TFW pod tag team, and Matt calling a truce to Cody Rhodes?!Yeah, this show is like that... enjoy!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Three The Hard Way is back and Matt begins this episode by asking Rhodesia and E a question surrounding the wrestling landscape changes over the last 5 years (00:14), discussing all the positives in the pro wrestling world this week (10:11) before getting into:AEW's new TV deal (15:59)NXT's premiere episode on the CW network (27:54)Cody Rhodes on the Pat McAfee show hinting about his next title defense and the WrestleMania 41 main event (57:40)WWE's lack of usage of black male talent on PLE's and their response to it (01:09:47)‘WWE Bad Blood' preview (01:23:18)+ MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun are back and begin this episode by talking what they love and hate in wrestling equally (00:10) before getting into the Roman Reigns/Cody Rhodes cinematic segment from this past week's ‘SmackDown' and everything Bloodline related (07:44).Kevin Owens contract is getting ready to expire with WWE (38:42), Ricochet's interview with Chris Jericho (43:17) , listener question surrounding who should have won the WWE championship that didn't (51:57), Jey Uso's huge night on ‘WWE RAW' and what's next for Bron Breakker (56:56), quick hits including Big E injury news, Mercedes Mone' latest comments on WWE & Vince McMahon, NXT's debut on the CW network next week (01:19:57), + MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun start this podcast by discussing the storyline and real life perspective of Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes from this past week's ‘SmackDown' episode as they talk positioning, decisions that were made, Cody using Homelander from ‘The Boys' as a character template, where does Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa play into all of this, fantasy booking the future until we get to the Royal Rumble and a lot more (00:56).Other topics include:Favorite movies of all time (34:03)Bron Breakker vs Jey Uso next week on ‘WWE RAW' (56:36)CM Punk's promo from this past Monday (01:08:49)Rikishi's vague tweet about Jimmy Uso (01:16:32)Adding some muscle to the Judgement Day and the status of the tag team titles (01:20:30)Daniel Garcia's contract update (01:27:07)AEW's new TV deal (01:32:19)Listener top 10 lists (01:46:54)+ MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Three the Hard Way is back and talking shop!Matt, Rhodesia, and E get right to it on this episode and begin with the PWI Top 10 list, they give their thoughts along with going over their top 10 wrestler lists so far of 2024 (01:17).Other topics include:Gunther moving up the “hater of the year” rankings (33:56)‘WWE RAW' going to two hours starting in October until the end of the year and should it stay at two hours when they move to Netflix or go back to three hours (35:16)‘AEW All Out' thoughts including a live perspective of the show as Matt and Rhodesia were there along with talk of what went down and was it too much violence (45:50)+ MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Three the Hard Way is back and they start this episode by talking which title reign are they most invested in currently (00:17) before getting into ‘WWE RAW' and discussing the CM Punk/Drew McIntyre segment, what's next for them and Matt calls out Eshaun for saying Punk was washed on prior shows (03:40). Bron Breakker and Jey Uso go face to face (14:11), Sami Zayn is coming after Gunther and his world title (16:08), how is the women's division stacking up currently in WWE (19:32), Odyssey Jones being fired from WWE (39:31), and initial thoughts on Joe Tessitore's WWE debut (44:06).Cody Rhodes says fans would be even more mad if they knew what the plan was for him last WrestleMania season (46:42), how would AEW be different if Brawl Out never happened (56:29), a few viewer comments from last episode (01:05:43), ‘AEW All Out' preview (01:11:19), + MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

In this latest episode, Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun discuss:WWE Bash In Berlin breakdown with thoughts on each match including Randy Orton doing everything he could to make Gunther a bigger star (01:20)When will WrestleMania take place outside of the US (34:55)‘WWE RAW' debuting January 6th on Netflix (40:38)WWE's decision to keep PLE card's shorter to load up ‘RAW' and ‘SmackDown' (45:19)Would Britt Baker be better in AEW or WWE (50:12)Their favorite Cash Money songs/albums (57:11)Swerve Strickland's new AEW contract (01:03:01)+ MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

In this latest episode, Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun give their condolences and memories of Sid Eudy, better known as Sid Vicious/Psycho Sid as he passed away this week after a battle with cancer(02:00), before getting into AEW's biggest show of the year, ‘All In' with their thoughts on Bryan Danielson winning the AEW title, Mariah May winning the AEW woman's title, Richochet's debut, Jamie Hayter's return, and Mercedes Mone' vs Britt Baker (12:02).WWE released their top 10 wrester entrance list (01:06:24), Rikishi's back and telling Jey Uso to go to AEW (01:09:11), ‘Bash In Berlin' preview (01:16:46), + MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun begin this episode by discussing if this is their favorite year in their wrestling fandom (00:09), thoughts on Cody Rhodes title reign which turns into different conversations (11:12) the latest in The New Day story and tags teams that have broken up previously (28:02) before discussing which storyline are they more invested in: CM Punk/Drew McIntyre or Judgement/Terror Twins (40:32).Jaida Parker getting a big spotlight match @ NXT No Mercy (47:42), Wyatt Sick/American Made/American Alpha thoughts (49:34), who would be on top in WWE if Vince McMahon was still booking (56:43), AEW talk including All In excitement levels, Britt Baker perceived backstage issues and how that relates to CM Punk's reputation, WWE's role in AEW's waning popularity (01:03:30), + MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Three the Hard Way kick off this episode by talking who currently watches WWE programming that is not a Roman Reigns/Bloodline fan (00:10) before giving their condolences to the Anoa'i family with the passing of Afa (06:55).They discuss ‘SmackDown' from this past Friday where Roman Reigns got destroyed by Jacob Fatu and was left laying by Bloodline 2.0 (13:02), Rhodesia tells another story about watching the wrong wrestling show (27:39), ‘SmackDown' hits and misses (31:33), Steve Austin said he wants to be at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas (51:05), and Matt asks a question about ‘WWE RAW' on Netflix (56:46).AEW is up next and Matt sets the table of why he couldn't watch the full episode of ‘AEW Dynamite' this past Wednesday including the Britt Baker, Mercedes Mone'/Kamille segment along with Darby Allin/Jack Perry presentation (01:02:34), some of the other missteps heading into ‘All In' (01:23:23) + MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun start this episode by discussing Nic Nemeth's (Dolph Ziggler) comments on watching ‘WWE Raw' for the first time in over a decade and the trio discuss just how well WWE is doing with their storytelling, TV shows and how they continue to separate themselves from what AEW presents weekly (04:35).They discuss Vince Russo and if he would help or hurt AEW's storytelling (31:35), the Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods story (43:51), Rhodesia shares her love for the Sami Zayn/Bron Breakker 2 out 3 falls match (54:33), E asks if this time in WWE is better than the Attitude era (01:03:01), Paul Heyman's new comments on the current roster and Roman Reigns's new story (01:13:44), where will Randy Orton rank by the end of his new contract (01:16:09), what could be at stake for John Cena's last run next year (01:22:55), how will WWE address Vince McMahon's death (01:30:44), quick hits from Rhodesia (01:34:33), + MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Three the Hard Way is back and ready to talk some graps!Topics include:Roman Reigns, his return to ‘SmackDown' and where he ranks on the modern era list all time (08:40)Top, generational wrestlers that could give 5 star matches and carry an entire promotion (19:35)Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens, where Randy Orton may fit into all of this, and heel turns (26:02)Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and The Rock: Which combination is the biggest match WWE can do right now? (42:46)Naomi returns and they discuss if WWE is looking to add a trio's division (53:54)If Jade Cargill was booked better in AEW or WWE (57:56)Contract talk for some of the top free agents and where they'd like to see the talent land (01:04:44)Matt and Rhodesia's experience in Brazil (01:21:05) + more!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun and joined by Brandon to discuss everything that happened on WWE's biggest show of the summer, SummerSlam!From Roman Reigns long awaited return to all of the title changes and storyline progressions, sit back, relax and enjoy the TFW fam break down the event like only they can!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestlin

Three The Hard Way brings you another great show as they discuss the photo that was uploaded to the internet of Tony Khan and Shane McMahon meeting. The TFW crew talk what it all means along with what has to happen for this to make any type of impact on AEW TV (00:59).Matt, Rhodesia, and E breakdown and preview ‘SummerSlam' (32:03) + MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun begin this episode by talking if Drew McIntyre and CM Punk are using social media better than any wrestling feud before them after Drew posted a photo with Jack Perry (00:11) before getting into some of their best memories from ‘SummerSlam' as we get ready for WWE's big show this weekend (05:27).Other topics include:Robert Downey Jr returning to Marvel as Dr. Doom (20:34)Rhodesia and E give their thoughts on AEW Dynamite ‘Blood & Guts' and Matt gives another example of a missed opportunity to get more mileage out of what they do (30:12)Their most and least favorite finishing/special moves and Eshaun cuts a hilarious promo on John Cena (01:09:37),+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Three The Hard Way begin this episode by discussing the possibility of a AEW/WWE Supershow in the future after Tony Khan's comments (00:11) before discussing the latest in the Dom Mysterio, Rhea Ripley, and Liv Morgan storyline (05:23), Seth Rollins officially being announced as the referee for CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre (19:55), the updated ‘SummerSlam' card (24:33), if there was another miss in the Wyatt Sicks presentation on ‘WWE RAW' (27:03), and Mia Yim's hilarious tweet (36:23).Rikishi gives his thoughts on how WWE is using Jey Uso (39:14), a listener comment on HHH not booking black talent properly (47:29), the video game community not being happy with the latest ‘WWE 2k24' DLC pack featuring Pat Mcafee (56:20), what wrestlers from the Attitude Era would be a bigger star now than back then (01:08:30), some quick thoughts of ‘AEW Dynamite' Blood and Guts (01:18:22), + MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

Time to go back in history! Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun discuss if AEW would have been created if Triple H was leading WWE years ago. They also compare WWE's bad times to AEW bad times, along with news of Bobby Lashley leaving WWE, quick ‘SmackDown' notes and Matt makes a wild prediction on how Roman Reigns could return at SummerSlam that would have everyone talking!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling

3 The Hard Way begins this episode by discussing the hour long MJF vs Will Ospreay title match from ‘AEW Dynamite' (00:22) and the follow up from Mariah May's beatdown last week of Toni Storm (16:45) before moving to ‘WWE RAW' (23:43) where the crew talks the latest from the Wyatt Sicks, Rhea Ripley's return and where the Liv Morgan and Dom Mysterio story is headed, Damian Priest and Gunther, WWE clicking creatively like they haven't in a very long time, + much more!Connect With Us!Twitter: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWYouTube: That's Freakin' Wrestling