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One podcast. Two jabroni marks working themselves into a shoot. Three of the week's biggest topics in professional wresting. You down for the count? Tune in every week as Josh Custodio and Justin Morissette give the world just what it needed: another wrestling podcast.

Justin Morissette & Josh Custodio

  • Jul 20, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 126 EPISODES


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124 - When TV is PPVs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 95:29


The #goodfriends return to talk about a slew of red-hot TV specials from AEW and NXT, TV good enough to outshine actual PPVs. Plus thoughts on Paul Heyman's exit from WWE creative, EVIL's big win in New Japan, and if Bruce Prichard or anyone at WWE is capable of creating a moment as dramatic as we witnessed at NJPW Dominion. The guys also dish on when they would feel comfortable returning to a movie theatre, and share some thoughts ahead of Impact's Slammiversary and WWE's Extreme Rules cards (sorry for the delay, it was my birthday).

UNLOCKED: Bonus Marks - 7 - King of the Ring 1995

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 93:41


UNLOCKED: Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of this horrendous PPV, easily the worst thing we've been forced to watch to date. And to celebrate that history, this special Bonus Marks has been unleashed from behind the paywall. Enjoy! The #goodfriends are back in action for the red hot return of Bonus Marks! We finally dive in to King of the Ring 1995, a punishingly bad pay-per-view that highlights a real low point in wrestling. We hated watching this, so that you may enjoy hearing about it. Also: a live commentary for the tag team main event, Diesel & Bam Bam Bigelow vs Sycho Sid & Tatanka.

123 - In Our Houses

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 83:23


The #goodfriends review NXT TakeOver: In Your House, tee up WWE "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever" Backlash 2020 and New Japan's return to action with a major tournament, talk the best of Raw and Dynamite and fantasy-book Sony's rollout of the PS5. Weird technical difficulties right at the end of this one, but hey. Enjoy.

122 - Nothing But Double

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 118:23


The #goodfriends return to talk AEW Double or Nothing and its terrific Stadium Stampede match, plus a crowd back on Raw, Drew Gulak's return to WWE, the Fight Pit's debut on NXT, and Matt Riddle moving on to the main roster.

121 - Ooh Baby I Liked That Raw!

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 108:44


The #goodfriends are back to tee up Saturday's AEW PPV -- Double or Nothing -- as well as heap praise on a pretty terrific edition of Monday Night Raw this week. Plus they get into it about Drew Gulak's contract status, the ongoing scandal surrounding CZW, who belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of ECW, and J Mo accidentally watched Impact's weekly TV this week.

120 - Mandy 'n' The Bank

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 108:01


The #goodfriends are back for thoughts on Money In The Bank, Becky Lynch's pregnancy, Dark Side of the Ring's upcoming Owen Hart episode, the debut of Undertaker: The Last Ride, the future of WWE video games, and much much more as we answer your questions! It's good to be back.

119 - Quarantop Marks

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 102:39


The #goodfriends return to discuss wrestling in isolation, WWE's historic round of cuts, furloughs and layoffs, how different companies are handling the shutdown, and what returning sports can learn from the way wrestling has managed its shows without crowds. Plus a preview for UFC 249, WWE's Money In The Bank, and our belated thoughts on a truly unique WrestleMania.

118 - 2019 Year In Review (Part II)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 66:12


It's Part II of our 2019 Year In Review as the #goodfriends hand out the hardware to the best and worst that wrestling had to offer last year! Awards handed out in this episode include: Spot of the Year Worst Wrestler of the Year Tweet of the Year 2020 Breakout Performer Hidden Gem of the Year Worst Co-Host Take of the Year Wrestler of the Decade Match of the Year Wrestler of the Year Most Powerful Listener We hope it won't be long until you hear from us again, but thank you for your listenership and support in 2019!

117 - 2019 Year In Review (Part I)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 64:36


The #goodfriends are back, and it's time to celebrate the BEST and WORST wrestling moments of the year! It's the third annual Top Marks Year In Review, and in Part I of the year-end awards, we hand out the prizes for: Promotion of the Year Breakthrough Wrestler of the Year Tag Team of the Year Worst Feud of the Year PPV of the Year Promo of the Year Worst Promo of the Year Plus a special visit from our dear friend Santa Claus. Part II coming soooooooooon!!!!!!

115 - Return of the Marks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 85:47


The Wednesday Night Wars have begun and wrestling has never been more interesting, which means of course that the #goodfriends had to return and talk all about it! Catching up on a wide variety of topics, including NXT's move to television, the many twists and turns of SmackDown's Who's Trying To Kill Roman storyline, corporate sabotage at a New York NJPW show, and a full review of the premiere episode of AEW Dynamite. Your boys are back from hiatus and we couldn't be happier. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

114 - Top Guys Take Toronto

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 86:47


It's the episode that J Mo's laptop didn't want you to hear! Delayed by technical difficulties but hey, it's better late than never, as the #goodfriends return from Toronto with tales of SummerSlam, TakeOver, good hangs, good food, and four nights of wrestling at ScotiaBank Arena in a row.

113 - Late Night, Pre-Flight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 88:50


Oh our bags are packed, we're ready to go... That's right, the #goodfriends are off to Toronto for SummerSlam weekend. We can't wait to see each and every one of you who is making the trek out as well, but before we get down with the brown liquor and some ice cold gold, we've gotta get you all set up for the sights, the sounds, the matches, the feuds! It's a Top Marks SummerSlam preview! And be sure to tune in to Wrestle Central on Sportsnet 650 this Sunday night for an NXT TakeOver review panel with Justin Morissette, Josh Custodio and Sportsfeld's Andrew Zuber, followed by Justin's interview with Kevin Owens. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

112 - Pod Reunion

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 77:32


Podcast ratings are sagging so the network asked us to bring back all your favourite Top Marks hosts from the history of the pod. They're all here! Josh Custodio! Justin Morissette! That's it! That's all of them! The #goodfriends return with toast to the pod, and especially you, the listener, the most important member of the Top Marks family. They also break down the Raw Reunion, and a very eventful SmackDown, give some well-earned kudos to Dolph Ziggler, and answer your mailbag questions! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

111 - Too Much Wrestling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 100:38


The #goodfriends are back to break down a jam-packed week that featured several nights of G-1 action, Evolve 131, AEW Fight For The Fallen, and WWE Extreme Rules. Can wrestling sustain these kind of weekends outside of WrestleMania? How much is too much? PLUS: We talk CM Punk heading to Starrcast, WWE's Smackville Network special, Finn Balor's coming sabbatical, Bray Wyatt's arrival, and Eric Bischoff's role with WWE. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

110 - The Kevin Owens Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 102:05


The #goodfriends are back to break down another massive week in the world of pro wrestling, as Kevin Owens explodes on SmackDown and Joey Janela has a wild encounter with Enzo Amore at a Blink 182 show. PLUS: We preview a jam-packed weekend full of wrestling as WWE's Extreme Rules 2019 caps off a weekend that also includes AEW Fight For The Fallen, Evolve's 10th anniversary show being streamed on WWE Network, and (locally) ECCW's Ballroom Brawl XII. And J-Mo argues once again that the time is now for a Roman heel turn. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

109 - Back to the Future (with Mike Noble)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 88:11


Everything old is new again as the #goodfriends break down Week 1 of Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff sitting in the driver's seat of WWE TV. Meet the new bosses! Same as the old bosses... Josh and J Mo argue about whether this change is for the better, talk recent superficial changes to Raw and SmackDown's presentation, Undertaker's return to television, briefly preview the G-1, and review AEW's Fyter Fest PPV. PLUS: Hotel Mira bassist Mike Noble rejoins the show for a special double-barrelled edition of Keep It Or Kick It! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

108 - Seth Rollins Please I Am Begging You To Log Off

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 90:33


The #goodfriends are back with some very important news about the future of the pod! But first, Seth Rollins needs to chill on the bad tweets and worse interviews have us begging the Universal Champion to log off! PLUS: We go in-depth on Stomping Grounds, a WWE PPV that left us with plenty to complain about, and briefly tee up AEW Fyter Fest before taking your questions in the listener mailbag. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

107 - Stomping At The Bit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 75:06


The #goodfriends are back to preview this weekend's WWE Stomping Grounds and talk about why they won't be heading down to Tacoma to take it in in person. PLUS: Was Raw really good this week? Or do we all have Stockholm Syndrome and are conditioned to heap praise on WWE TV that does the bare minimum of proper booking? PLUS: Examining Jon Moxley's G1 match-ups in an all keep-it edition of Keep It or Kick It. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

106 - 205 Lives Matter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 82:45


The #goodfriends celebrate two full years of Top Marks, recording on the second anniversary of the very first episode. We've come a long way, baby, and we're glad to have you with us. As WWE's weekly TV continues its slide into the ocean, Josh breaks down NJPW's Dominion from this past Sunday and tells J Mo exactly why he should watch it! Meanwhile, Chad Gable's 205 Live debut brought Justin's eyes to that forgotten WWE product, and the Mad Man Morissette makes the case that WWE's Network exclusive content (205, NXT, & NXT UK) makes a better three hour experience for restless Raw viewers. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

105 - The Last Jeddah

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 65:07


Like Undertaker and Goldberg in Jeddah, the #goodfriends are back because they can not simply rest... in... peace already. We talk WWE's latest excursion to Saudi Arabia, a country that shall not be named, and a main event that should never be seen. PLUS: A full review of NXT TakeOver XXV, and we get fired up for Big Jon's in-Mox-icating success in NJPW.  Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

104 - Big Mox Energy

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 114:41


Just like the man formerly known as Dean Ambrose reunited with his good friends Chris and Cody, the #goodfriends have come together to break down a monster week in the world of wrestling. We review the launch of AEW with Double or Nothing, dish on Jon Moxley's tell-all interview with Chris Jericho, and tee up this Sunday's seemingly forgotten NXT TakeOver XXV. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

103 - Pop Freakin' Culture

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 106:47


Against all odds, with the crowd against him, sometimes a man's gotta walk alone. This week that man is J Mo, as he delivers the take the #goodfriends don't want to hear: why Brock Lesnar winning Money In The Bank is good. Josh is upset that the briefcase isn't being used to make a star, while J Mo argues it is! And that star is Seth Rollins. PLUS: Our full review of Money In The Bank, including Bayley's cash-in and a surprisingly strong performance on the mic during the pre-show. We preview AEW's premier event DOUBLE OR NOTHING, and give our thought's on WWE's new 24/7 championship. Also: we're aware that Omega vs Jericho is not for the AEW title. That was a goof-em-up. We apologize. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

102 - Yowie Wowie

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 77:22


The #goodfriends are back and finally ready to show you our secret... It's the Money In The Bank 2019 preview show but more than that we're back to condemn Lars Sullivan, praise Sami Zayn's creative control, stand in awe of the new Bray Wyatt, and peek at Twitter for updates on Big E's thirst for Becky Lynch's mom, the search for Stokely's CD player, and Charlotte and Andrade's sex life. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! The real draw however? $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group, including daily active analysis and your opportunity to compete against the Good Friends in the monthly Top Marks Pick 'Em Challenge. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

101 - Every School Has a King in a Cartoon (with Mike Noble)

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 80:36


Yowie Wowie! Coming to you late after a rough week, the #goodfriends are back with a Top Marks After Dark on a number of topics that have only become more pressing in the days since we recorded. With WWE TV ratings plummeting, we examine why that is in the context of what drives interest in pro sports. Hint: no one wants to watch a bad team! PLUS: Return of the Mox! The man formerly known as Dean Ambrose returns to the indies with an incredible video promo. Why are the indies, whether that's Mox or Joey Janela's work with GCW, able to destroy WWE's production values? Roommate of the show Mike Noble joins us for Question Period. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

100 - Top Marks 100: The 100th Top Marks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 93:54


IT'S EPISODE 100, BABY! Bray Wyatt returns, Kevin Owens reveals his true nature, Bayley starts her ascent with a loss, the Shake-Up continues to make no sense, and The Viking Experience has probably changed names another five times since we recorded. We also reflect on 100 episodes, and what we love about the show. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

99 - Easter Famine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 97:17


The Superstar Shake-up makes for two weeks in a row of bad WWE TV, but how much can we complain after a stellar WrestleMania? Turns out: a lot! The Viking Experience with Erik and Ivar is a disaster, Luke Harper requests his release, and we break down the one thing preventing Bray Wyatt's success that has nothing to do with writing or performance. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

98 - WaterMania

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 71:13


The fog has lifted and we've shaken out of our hungover stupor in time to look back at the show that was WrestleMania 35, one of the best WrestleManias of all time, or certainly in recent memory. We run down the entire card, as well as NXT TakeOver New York, and the NJPW/RoH SuperCard! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

97 - PickseyMania

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 39:08


The #goodfriends lock in their picks ahead of WhiskeyMania, with one final rundown of the WrestleMania 35 card, picking winners for every match. Plus a Lock of the Week pick for a match that happened yesterday, but hey, we were right about it. Follow the WhiskeyMania madness on the Top Marks Instragram: @topmarksIG

96 - Mania House Party II (with Ryan Schaap, Andrew Zuber, Andrew Cieslak, Caitlin Hotchkiss, Tyler Paracy, Mike Noble, Teen Daze, & listener calls!)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 135:32


It's the second annual Top Marks WrestleMania House Party and the #goodfriends are opening the door to all of their good friends to talk up their most anticipated matches, not just from the Grand-Daddy of them all, but the entire weekend's festivities! Joining us for this fine party are: Josh - 0:04:46 - Josh Barnett vs Minoru Suzuki Justin - 0:09:51 - Becky Lynch vs Charlotte Flair vs Ronda Rousey Ryan Schaap (Pucks On Net's @schaaptop) - 0:18:44 - AJ Styles vs Randy Orton Andrew Zuber (Sportsfeld & Yahoo Sports Canada's @the_Zubes) - 0:35:22 - Velveteen Dream vs Matt Riddle Andrew Cieslak (@torqpenderloin) - 0:50:54 - Brock Lesnar vs Seth Rollins, FirePro Wrestling World Promoter Mode Caitlin Hotchkiss (@criseyde) - 1:04:54 - Johnny Gargano vs Adam Cole Tyler Paracy (ECCW trainee @Ol_Tylz)- 1:19:16 - Sasha & Bayley vs IIconics vs Natalya & Beth Phoenix vs Nia Jax & Tamina Mike Noble (Hotel Mira bassist @bikemelon)- 1:32:27 - Jay White vs Kazuchika Okada, how the Mania build compares to previous years Jamison Isaak (@teendaze) - 1:47:47 - Reacting to Wikipedia: Buddy Murphy vs Tony Nese, Finn Balor vs Bobby Lashley, Braun Strowman vs Weekend Update Scoots Brodo (Top Marks listener @ScootsBrodo) - 1:59:32 - Orange Cassidy vs TAKA Michinoku, Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal Matt Rainis (Top Marks Most Powerful Listener of the Year 2018 @mattrainis) - 2:08:55 - Triple H vs Batista, Taiji Ishimori vs Dragon Lee vs Bandido Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. And most of all, ENJOY MANIA WEEKEND! Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

95 - People Like Us

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 70:47


The #goodfriends return to discuss the latest obstacles on the Road to #KofiMania, and address the segment of Wrestling Twitter that doesn't want to believe there are racial overtones (or even undertones) to this New Day story. Plus, we revolt at the idea of Kurt Angle's retirement match actually being against Baron Corbin, check in on the latest with Ronda, Becky and Charlotte, and answer your listener questions! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

94 - Speed Bump

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 93:30


The #goodfriends are reunited this week as The Janitor throws Gary in a dumpster and reclaims his rightful seat as co-host of Top Marks! We review Fastlane, look ahead to Mania, compliment Vince on leaning in to being a racist villain opposite Kofi, and listener questions have us ponder a pair of dating Qs: Which wrestler would you let style you before going out with someone, and which wrestling T-shirt is the most embarrassing to wear on a first date. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

93 - Raw is Gary

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 103:10


Josh has been cancelled to the Negative Zone after last week's gaffe, but the show must go on! Justin is joined by Josh's cousin Gary to preview Fastlane, talk about the Shield's reunion, and wonder if the circuitous route to WrestleMania has actively cooled off Becky Lynch. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

92 - Remission's Impossible Fallout

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 66:46


Just like The Big Dog, the #goodfriends are back, baby! And we did it all for you, the fans. There's no one like you. We love you. And we're here to break down a HUGE week in the Fed, as WWE got the road to WrestleMania on track a week after feeling up creek without a paddle. Roman's in remission, Ronda relinquishes, Batista's back, Owens stuns SmackDown, KofiMania hits a road block, and the first Raw after Prichard's return is... very good??? And Rousey's tweets are... very bad??? We break it all down. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

91 - Don't Talk To Me Until I've Had My Kofi

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 121:58


Like WWE on the road to WrestleMania, the #goodfriends are back and do not appear to have a plan for this episode. We break down the latest wave of call-ups and the inauspicious starts to their main roster careers. PLUS: Can WWE's current woes / utter lack of long-term vision be ascribed to Vince McMahon's preoccupation with the XFL? Is Kevin Owens doomed for Batista treatment? Can anyone other than Kofi Kingston face Bryan at Mania? And we review Elimination Chamber 2019. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

90 - Chamber Danger

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 94:52


The #goodfriends are back in the saddle to preview Elimination Chamber 2019 and talk Jay White's big win, Undertaker appearing at Starrcast II, Charlotte getting shoehorned into the Mania main, Kofi's big splash, The Revival's crowning moment, and Dean and Nia getting cancelled. PLUS: The triumphant return of Keep It Or Kick It. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

89 - When The Man Doesn't Come Around

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 87:47


The #goodfriends are back to discuss Becky Lynch skipping last week's Vancouver house show because of a worked injury, Halftime Heat, and how shortsighted alignment changes have left Raw dead in the water. PLUS: The dramatic return of Sunday Night Tweet! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

88 - Devitt and Goliath

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 103:39


What a week! The #goodfriends are back to review WWE Royal Rumble 2019, NXT TakeOver Phoenix, and try to make heads or tails of this Dean Ambrose situation. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

87 - Ready to Rumble

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 93:35


It's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right it's Rumble season, and the #goodfriends are back to preview what promises to be a stacked PPV full of must-see matches. Plus, we look over one of the more lacklustre TakeOver cards in recent memory, which might just be setting the stage for another NXT show that exceeds expectations. All that, plus listener questions! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is coming tomorrow, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

86 - Requesting Release

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 77:50


The #goodfriends are back to discuss a week in pro wrestling where the AEW Effect is already being felt, as The Revival and Mike & Maria Kanellis have requested their releases from WWE. In light of Andrade's push on SmackDown, is being openly disgruntled the new grabbing the brass ring? PLUS: Finn finally gets his shot, and the return of the Listener Mailbag after a long absence. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is coming next week, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

85 - New Year, New Fed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 103:03


The #goodfriends are back with the first episode of 2018! Breaking down the launch of All Elite Wrestling, reviewing Wrestle Kingdom 13, and taking a cursory glance at WWE's moves toward Royal Rumble, how AEW is already changing the game, and how Big Screen John fared in BumbleBee! All that, plus Keep It Or Kick It! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! More retro reviews (of shows both good and bad) coming in the new year, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

84 - 2018 Year In Review Part II (with Ryan Schaap)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 86:55


The #goodfriends are back to wrap up the year with the second annual Top Marks Year In Review, and we're joined by our 2018 Guest of the Year RYAN SCHAAP of Pucks On Net to do just that. Categories covered in Part 2 include: Underrated Match of the Year Most Wasted Talent Top Marks Feud of the Year Promo of the Year Most Powerful Listener of the Year Co-Host's Worst Take of the Year Federation of the Year Match of the Year Wrestler of the Year Special thanks to Scoots Brodo, Marlin Phillips and Matt Rainis for calling in with their MOTY picks. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! More retro reviews (of shows both good and bad) coming in the new year, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

83 - 2018 Year in Review Part 1 (with Ryan Schaap)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 78:49


The #goodfriends are back to wrap up the year with the second annual Top Marks Year In Review, and we're joined by our 2018 Guest of the Year RYAN SCHAAP of Pucks On Net to do just that. Categories covered in Part 1 include: Best Feud Worst Match Non-WWE Match of the Year Worst Segment Breakthrough Wrestler of the Year Best Alignment Turn Worst Alignment Turn TV Match of the Year Funniest Moment of the Year Worst PPV Best PPV Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! More retro reviews (of shows both good and bad) coming in the new year, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

82 - Tender Love & Chairs

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 50:33


The #goodfriends are back to review WWE TLC 2018 and get a visit from our friend Santa Claus. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with a WrestleMania 30 review coming soon, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

81 - Bring Back WeeLC

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2018 75:45


The #goodfriends are back to say goodbye to the three round format by giving it one last hurrah before it takes two to the dome. Plus some thoughts on Red Dead Redemption 2 and the film Overlord. We're gonna get you outta here, Marston! The final three rounds are: 1. WWE TLC Preview (SmackDown): Becky Lynch is defending her title and if that's not cause for a main event I don't know what is. 2. WWE TLC Preview (Raw): It's been a bumpy ride but can Rollins and Ambrose redeem themselves in the ring? 3. WrestleKingdom 13 Preview: Is this a better looking card than WK12? Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with a WrestleMania 30 review coming soon, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

80 - Raw is Wearing On Me

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 88:15


Two awful Raws in a row calls for another No Holds Barred episode talking all kinds of topics, like ROH signings, Dolph vs Drew, Bane Ambrose, and how Daniel Bryan: Eco-Terrorist is Neo from The Matrix. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with a WrestleMania 30 review coming soon, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

79 - SchaapDown Live (with Ryan Schaap)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2018 128:26


The #goodfriends are back with another free-flowing No Holds Barred show, and they've brought a friend with them! Ryan Schaap of Pucks On Net returns to the show, this time for a much lengthier in-studio appearance after a cameo on our SummerSlam house party episode in August. The topics are varied, the laughs are frequent, and you get to witness the dawning of a beautiful friendship... And Ryan brought gifts! What a sweet boy. Follow Ryan on Twitter: @schaaptop PLUS: We answer your listener questions, and another edition of Keep It Or Kick It! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with a WrestleMania 30 review coming soon, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

78 - Survive Our Series of Conversations That Run More Than Two Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2018 123:13


The #goodfriends are #thankful that you've chosen to spend part of your Thanksgiving listening to us talk pro graps. ...assuming you're American, that is. Otherwise we're still thankful you're with us but ignore all that Thanksgiving crap. It's a packed week in the wrestling world which makes for a long show this week, but boy is it a good one! We get into the David Arquette/Nick Gage situation off the hop and spend some extra time lingering on Daniel Bryan's heel turn towards the end, but our two rounds this week are... 1. NXT TakeOver War Games II Review: Josh walks us through a show Justin hasn't yet seen, and what it means for the WWE's golden brand and its stars going forward. 2. WWE Survivor Series 2018 Review: We share our thoughts and feelings on a long show with some strong matches at the top but a disappointing outing from the annual elimination matches. All that plus listener questions, another edition of Keep It Or Kick It, and a cameo appearance from Mike Noble! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with a WrestleMania 30 review coming soon, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

77 - Damn Daniel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 122:05


It's a packed show this week as the #goodfriends break down one of WWE's biggest weeks in years. Becky Lynch cements her place among the immortals, Daniel Bryan sells his soul to get his dream match, and oh yeah, there's two huge shows this weekend. We're back to the three round format as well, and this week they are: 1. Survivor Series preview. Going over WWE's latest brand vs brand PPV. 2. NXT Takeover WarGames preview. We go over the yellow brand's latest card match by match. 3. The Becky Injury. Could Becky's bad luck play to WWE's advantage? All that plus listener questions and the return of Keep It Or Kick It! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with more bonus shows coming soon, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

76 - She's The Man

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 63:28


The #goodfriends are back with another No Holds Barred episode, talking Becky Lynch, Chris Jericho vs EVIL, the quick turnaround to Survivor Series, the latest in the Daniel Bryan/Miz feud, and the many soccer-themed plays of William Shakespeare. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with more bonus shows coming soon, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

75 - Unmentionable Country For Old Men

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018 91:38


It's a tale of two PPVs on this week's Top Marks, as the #goodfriends review WWE Evolution, which is excellent, and WWE Crown Jewel, which is horrific. The disparity between these two shows could not be bigger, and neither could our misery at having to suffer through a show set in Saudi Arabia that can't bring itself to mention its own location even once. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with more bonus shows coming soon, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

74 - Questionable Content 2: 2 Questionable 2 Content

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2018 23:29


It's all about the questions on this bite-size mini-sode of Top Marks, as the #goodfriends work to recreate the magic of last week's Mailbag after it was destroyed by technical difficulties. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with more bonus shows coming soon, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod

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