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Whether Recording and performing songs for shows or events, producing, co-hosting alongside legends, guesting on “sheet shows”, or interviewing dozens of wrestlers, Matt Koon has done it all in the world of podcasts, except have his own show, the time is now. Total Engagement with Matt Koon is your weekly immersive wrestling experience. Each episode will feature an interview with an interactive current or former wrestler, as well as weekly segments, surprises, and unique experiences. Tune in each Wednesday to the the easiest listen of the week: Total Engagement with Matt Koon on the MLW Radio Network!

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    Latest episodes from Total Engagement with Matt Koon

    Total Engagement is BACK! And Moving! Listen to find out where, and how to listen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 1:59


    Total Engagement is back, but not here! Please search for our new home in iTunes, or simply go to totalengage.net to find our new platform. Please subscribe. From one wrestling friend to another, thank you!

    Goodbye and Goodnight. Matt Koon says goodbye to podcasting.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 15:33


    This is it folks, my last episode. Why? well you'll have to listen! Thats the last hard sell ever.. today on TE

    Is this the WORST INVASION EVER? 5 reasons why.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 9:46


    Today on Total Engagement with Matt Koon, Matt talks about why he thinks this angle with NXT invading and the main roster responding might be the worst invasion ever.

    WWE should give releases to those who want them! 5 reasons why.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 10:25


    Today on total engagement, Matt covers the issue of WWE wrestlers asking for their release and gives 5 reasons why the WWE should grant them.. for the good of the company.

    Cm Punk will wrestle again for WWE! The "who, what, where, when, why, and how" I Think so!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 8:47


    CM punk made his return to WWE tv this week, but Matt is willing to be the farm he will be wrestling soon! Hear why! Today on Total Engagement!

    Is the Lana - Rusev - Lashley angle the worst of all time? 5 reasons why it might be.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 12:56


    Today on Total Engagement, Matt gives five reasons why this angle is terrible. do you disagree? Let me know!

    Jim Cornette - Why its time for him to leave the wrestling world that has left him.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 26:54


    Today on Total Engagement, Matt talks about Jim Cornette, and why it is time for him to be left behind by the wrestling world.

    AEW takes the Death Match mainstream, and people lose their minds.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 14:15


    Today on Total Engagement, we talk about the recent hubbub about the mox Omega Death Match, and how people lost their minds over it.  I give a few reasons why maybe they shouldn't, and come with an idea to help everyone...or maybe  its a fever dream  

    Aew Full Gear preview! Live from Baltimore!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 6:25


    Live from Pre- Starrcast Baltimore!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 7:22


    Today Matt brings you a show live from Baltimore, and talks about a great podcast related memode, as well as his favorite thing, by far about these crazy out of town adventures.

    Seth Rollins vs. Dave Meltzer! The whole story!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 19:04


    Today on Total Engagement, I take you through step by step the exchanges involving Seth Rollins and Dave Meltzer.  What this says about social media, wrestling journalism, and what we all (Including Me) can do better.

    Raw is Disaster? What went wrong, and how to fix!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 13:10


    Today on Total Engagement, Matt covers what he thinks was a disastrous raw and lists several mistakes that he thinks were made, what they consequences were, and how to fix it if possible.

    Raw is NXT? Plus WTH with the Saudi trip?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 11:22


    Its MONDAY!!!! We are back with Total Engagement! What Must be done to make RAW is NXT a success..if possible. also, WTH with the Saudi situation?

    BONUS SHOW! NXT INVASION REVIEW SHOW PATREON VERSION!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 26:54


    Because Matt loves all you guys, and loves all the patreons at wrestlingfriend.com, and because he wants to do ANOTHER bonus show for the patreons this weekend, and because of this momentous show.. YOU get a bonus Saturday show! The NXT invasion smackdown review!

    Fiend is Champion! Seth is Not! Why this happened, when it was decided, and what to do now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 14:04


    Today on Total Engagement, Matt covers the Crown Jewel title Change, and goes deep into the thinking as to when it was decided, why it was decided, and how to move forward in a way that maximizes this smart move by WWE.  Today on Total Engagement. Head on over to wrestlingfriend.com for bonus shows and ways that YOU can be part of the show! Be a part of our wrestling family!

    AEW or NXT: Who tells a better story?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 21:16


    Today on NXT, after watching this weeks NXT and AEW episodes Matt gives his opinion as to who tells the better story, why, and which show was better.

    Dave Meltzer vs. Jim Cornette. What they said, and WHY they said it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 16:40


    Today on Total Engagement Matt covers the recent arguments on social media about AEW. What did they say? Why did they say it? What is my history and experience with both, and who is right?

    WWE puts out a racist shirt! The backlash, the reaction, analysis and hopefully some understanding.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 22:09


    Today on Total Engagement, Matt takes the risk of offending every one in the audience by taking on the Jordan Myles NXT racist T shirt controversy. Let's see if we can bring everyone together on this one.

    Hot issues today! Inter gender champ? Racist shirt? Kylie Rae? ROH? Shorty G and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 31:48


    Today on Total Engagement, after a weekend off, matt hits it hard on THE BIG MONDAY SHOW touching on every hot button issues in wrestling today with fearless takes and analysis from a fans perspective.

    2 special announcements!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 1:22


    Hey guys, the weekend total engagement episodes have come to an end.  but if you want bonus content we now have it at pattern.com/totalengage check it out today. just 2$ for the rest of the month!

    Seth Rollins vs. Sasha, Ospreay, Kenny, Fans, JR, and THE WORLD. How to find peace.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 11:54


    Today on Total Engagement, Matt talks about Seth Rollins recent twitter interactions another comments and tries to find a solution as Seth Rollins goes to war against what seems to be the entire wrestling world.

    Do I have an AEW BIAS? Why I shouldn't and why you should. UPDATED

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 16:38


    Today on Total Engagement I give reaction to the AEW Dynamite show, and examine why I skipped NXT and whether I have an AEW bias, why I shouldn't and why maybe you should. Today on Total Engagement!

    Eric Bischoffs WWE firing one week later...so WHAT HAPPENED?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 11:14


    Today on Total Engagement, Matt looks into the Eric Bischoff firing after hearing the words of Bischoff, Prichard, Meltzer, Sports Illustrated and more..parses through the real and BS,  and comes up with a theory.. Today! on Total Engagement!

    Edge- When is the R Rated Superstar returning? Also: Should Dives be Banned?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 10:00


    Today on Total Engagement, I get into all the Edge rumors and make a prediction and a determination as to when, not if, he is coming back. Also, with a couple horrific incidents lately, is it time to consider banning dives? all this AND LESS on Total Engagement daily!

    EVERYONE is wrong about Marko Stunt. What you might be overlooking.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 8:41


    Everyone is either making crazy statements about Marko Stunt these days, whether they're making inconsistent generalizations or overplaying they hand on comparisons. Today on Total Engagement, hear what EVERYONE is missing when it comes to Marko Stunt, and hear, perhaps a thing or two we can all agree on. Today on Total Engagement

    The Best Angle Ever! Sting becomes a Horseman, and then....

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 55:35


    Today on Total Engagement! The Greatest Angle Ever! Today on total Engagement, we cover the buildup and the fallout to Sting becoming a horseman, and then...becoming an ex horseman. a great angle with a great story, with tons of payers, leading to one of the most memorable turns in wrestling history!

    Is it time for Vince McMahon to go? Also, How did Bruce Prichard do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 11:25


    Today on Total Engagement with Matt Koon, Matt explores the question: Is it time for Vince to leave? The answer might surprise you. Also, It was Bruce Prichard's first Smackdown, How did he do?

    Clearing up the Latest Vince Russo - Bruce Prichard - Taz Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 15:58


    Today on Total Engagement, Matt talks about another Vince Russo blowup where he was upset about something Bruce Prichard said about him.  Was it a lie, was it with malice, or just simply an misunderstanding? Find out today as Matt digs into a podcast controversy...today...on Total Engagement!

    Is the Wednesday Night War over?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 11:34


    Today on Total Engagement, Matt reviews NXT as well as AEW and asks the question: Is the War already over?  What NXT can do, what the metrics are, and the difference between a show and good wrestling card today on Total Engagement Daily!

    Eric Bischoff gone, Bruce Prichard in! What Happened?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 7:53


    Today on Total Engagement, Matt gives his take on the huge news today, and he, and only he, saw it coming.

    Complete Raw, Smackdown, AEW, & NXT Roster assessment and analysis!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 14:06


    Today on Total Engagement! Post Draft roster analysis! Who has the best Tag Division, Women's Division, Top of the Men's roster, and mens roster overall? Who will it be a year from now? ALL THIS AND LESS! Today on Total Engagement!

    How the WWE can bounce back from the worst week ever and also save the Fiend!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 11:02


    Today on TE, Matt talks about what might be the worst week in WWE history.  But all is not lost, there always exist an infinite field of ideas and creative solutions and today Matt presents a couple.  How to bounce back from the worst week ever, save the brand split, preserve the fiend, and make Seth cool!

    The Best Angle EVER! Paul Orndorff turns on Hulk Hogan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 50:54


    Today on Total Engagement with Matt Koon, we take a history trip through this documentary style podcast episode and take to the very beginning to the very end of one of wrestlings great angles... Orndorff turning on Hogan.. today on Total Engagement! For those who want to look up the clips. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS_S8U-agrk Paul Orndorff fires Heenan on TNT https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=118&v=OxPw9K7uH9I Piper's Pit with special guest Bobby "the Brain" Heenan who announces "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff has fired him as his manager. (Championship Wrestling, April 27th 1985) SNME 1 May 11, 1985 Orndorff on Pipers Pitt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5pnEdT2ByA  july 27 1985 championship wrestling… piper trying to collect bounty Prime Time Wrestling: August 6th 1986 orndorff on flower shop jul 23 1986 30:00 TNT jul 14 1:25 btw hogan orndorff vs Moondogs jul 21 1:20 The entire turn on  PTW jul 28 PTW 22 minutes Orndorff on flower shop aug 11 PTW hogans promo  10/4/86 snme piper comes to his rescue

    Crime in Wrestling - Hardbody Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 7:01


    Today on Total Engagement's Crime in Wrestling, it's the people vs Hardbody Harrison.

    WWE Draft Preview Special! Picks and predictions! Plus a preview of El Camino, the Breaking Bad Movie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 16:49


    This week on Total Engagement, we are going to make our draft predictions completely! Plus why Matt thinks it will go down this way.. Plus a PREVIEW of Breaking Bad El Camino! All this AND LESS!

    Wednesday Night War ! Who Won THIS battle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 20:08


    On this episode of total engagement with Matt Koon we review NXT and AEW Dynamite and tell you who won? Which one did we tape? Which one are we looking forward to this week? All this and LESS, today on Total Engagement with Matt Koon.. who won THIS battle?

    NWA premiere debut! Is the NWA a thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 7:14


    Today on Total Engagement Daily! Matt reviews the brand new NWA show, and gives his thoughts as to what will make it successful, and what elements made past studio shows successful and what the future holds for this brand new endeavor. All this and MUCH less! Today! on Total Engagement!

    Does the wrestling industry respect their fans...and why watch Raw anyway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 12:35


    Today on total Engagement, we talk about the HIAC fallout and the weird disrespectful pushback against fan criticism, as well as other fans that try to silence opinionated fans. Also, with all going on right now... why watch Raw? all this and less on Total Engagement!

    DQ in a Hell in a Cell? Thoughts from Matt and an on site correspondent.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 20:14


    Today on Total Engagement, Matt discusses the ending of Hell in a Cell, and explains why fans have a right to be upset with booking like this, instead of taking the choice of turning it off and walking away. Matt also takes a call from fellow fan and TE listener John Morotti, who was on site and gives us the skinny on all that happened after the bell.

    Kofi's loss and race in wrestling with Rich Fann

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 41:23


    Today on Total Engagement, we discuss race in wrestling, specifically as it pertains to Kofi Kingston's loss as well as many other topics with Rich Fann of PWTorch.  An important talk in these pivotal wrestling times.

    Crime in Wrestling: The Marijuana Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 28:00


    Not all crimes are equal, and today on Crime in Wrestling, we look at three infamous marijuana arrests that had immediate and far reaching effects on the futures of wrestling superstars.

    Wednesday Night War Ratings: Bloodbath?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 13:12


    Today on total engagement, I talk about the ratings of NXT vs. AEW nd talk about why it's not a surprise, why its NOT as some would call, "a bloodbath", and what the immediate future holds. Also talk about my predictions vs. reality, and the fan contingent that will make the "wrestling boom" a reality. All this AND less!

    AEW Dynamite : "Front Row" reaction and review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 20:36


    Your boy Matt took a break from the cheap seats and was up as close as possible for the debut episode of AE Dynamite.  Hear Matt's review and the sights and sounds of this historic event.. Today! on Total Engagement!

    AEW Dynamite Preview! The card, the possibilities, the ratings, the countdown. Everything.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 25:39


    Today on Total Engagement, Matt gives his preview on the long awaited premiere of AEW Dynamite.  Included is thoughts on ratings, opinions as to ratings, and an up to the minute update to include thoughts on the countdown show and the latest announcement of jerichos partners!

    Raw review, forecast, with special guest.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 17:05


    It is RAW. It is the season premiere, and it is the most pivotal week in wrestling history, what did Matt think? to make things fair, Matt brought on a friend of his to offer his review as well. all this and LESS on total engagement!

    Wrestling Sabotage whodunit: Did someone try to ruin NJPW show?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 16:45


    Today on Total Engagement: we go deeper into the NJPW controversy and run down a list of options, possibilities, and even suspects... and Matt gives his opinion as to what happened and ho may be responsible.

    Live from New York! NJPW show review, controversy, and Exclusive tidbit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 11:28


    It's total Engagement live from new york! Matthew and Matt just returned fron MJPW, and Matt gives his on site report with thoughts on the show, and reports of the controversy that caused a delay in the show PLUS, an exclusive tidbit from a NJPW talent about what he think happened.

    Crime in Wrestling - Jimmy Snuka and Nancy Argentino

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 54:38


    Today on Total Engagement... its our second episode of Crime in Wrestling.  Today we look at Jimmy Snuka and his alleged involvement in his former girlfriends death. It's quite a story, brought to you with JP Zarka of Prowrestlingstories.com today on Total Engagement!@

    Post Mortem on Shepard, Ringside, and another shady site.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 11:54


    It's been a week since Matt did his expose on Brad Shepard's supposed "scoops" and Ringside News "News".  This week , at Total Engagement, we hold a "funeral" for Brads journalism career, Ringside News credibility, as well as a second site that raised an ugly hateful head. It's a post mortem.. TODAY on Total Engagement!

    Why Seth is playing so weak, why The Fiend, might be overrated, and NXT instant review and reaction!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 15:16


    Today on Total Engagement, we retaking about why Seth wis being played so weak, what the payoff will be, why the fiend may not be as cool as you think as well as an INSTANT NXT review with thoughts on how it will fare against NXT next week. All this and LESS, on Total Engagement.

    The Greatest Angle Ever! Arn becomes an ANDERSON!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 29:23


    Today on Total Engagement, we debut a new feature: The Greatest Angle Ever, and this documentary style episode focuses today on the Arrival of Arn and the formation of the Andersons! Complete with clips and analysis, this is another can't miss episode of Total Engagement...every day.

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