Wisemen Wrestling Podcast

Riddled with #badbunny mentions, The Wisemen are back to reflect on 2 years of podcasting, talk some wrestling, the impact of a potential Bianca Belair/Sasha Banks Wrestlemania main event whilst holding their feet to the fire about POC at the top of the card. Then The Wisemen gove you a sneak peak into the future of the podcast. #fortheculture

The Wisemen finish off the year of wrestling with their top moments, rivalries, matches, and wrestlers, but not before talking about how Sting and AEW are making wrestling interesting again, saying good-bye to Pat Patterson, and entering a plea as to why you should consider watching Wrestle Kingdom 15 at the top of next year. See you in 2021!!

Wrestling world wa baby crazy this week with Becky Lynch's maternity photoshoot reveal and Jon & Renee work shoot maternity announcement. We wager what this means for all involved parties in storyline, talk about a $38 million boo boo made by the WWE, do a deep dive on a Twitter story that got traction courtesy of Louie Benson, Undertaker double standards, and the on going on going on going conversation of diveristy at the top of wrestling cards. Enjoy your turkey day, folks.

We talk video games, AEW Games, Undertaker retierements, another un-sepcial Survivor Series card, Jade Carghill, Shaq, and breaking news of the release of Thea Trinidad (Zelina Vega) from WWE. Also Lana's Chronicle and AEW contract structures.

Eventually, the Wisemen talk the retirement of Kylie Rae, great tv from NXT Hallloween Havoc, a worth while AEW PPV, Paige's current relationship with WWE, Randy Orton as the Kawaii Leonard of Pro-wrestling, Sasha Banks love, and ranting against fans that complain about how long AEW Dark episodes are.

We talk representation concerns that preceeded the cancellation of the GLOW Netflix series, the lack of appeal to run Monday Night RAW, the up trend of wrestling related injuries, priases to Joey Janela on how he handled his COVID debacle, and the lack of PR on NJPW and ROH during 2 key tournements currenlty taking place.

Amazon Prime Day plunder, Retrobution with Ali, WWe Draft, New Day, open letter to WWE talent, a plea to Chad Gable, the curse of the NXT World Title, #speakingout lack of closure, 30 Years of Jericho, GCW The Collective salute, and WESTSIDE GUNN appreciation.

We talk about personel chamge in NJPW, the slow restart to NWA, the after effects of the CFO$ leaving WWE, Twitch-gate, our wrestling Voltron's in response to Roman Reigns Mt Rushmore, and Hurt Business feels. Please register to vote.

This Sunday morning edition of the podcast features conversations about AEW's WWE refugees, Clash Of Champions card and absentee rundown, 2020 being the year of the Smiley Kylie Rae, saying good bye to Animal, Gayle Sayers, and RBG, a little G1, and thoughts/feelings post verdict of the Breyonna Taylor murder case. Please Register to vote.

A WWE game steals a photographer's picture of tessa Blancard, a small portion of Ivaleese VS Thunder Rosa was real, Luke Gallows admints to promoting indy shows in breach of his WWE contract like a savage, Cm Punk says no more mega stars in wrestling, J-rod says no more heroes until wrestlers stick up for themselves, plus Kanye West vs Universal/Sony and thoughts on the upcoming G1 Climax tournament.

We talk Vince's ban of 3rd party apps for superstars, Matt Hardy's head, how much we should care as fans about the helath and well being of superstars, and Miro Day in AEW.

We talk Renee Paquette opening up to Sports Illustrated about the last few months leading to her departure from WWE, how goofy AJ Styles is for working SmackDown with COVID, The Rock and Kevin Nash's experience with COVID, some of the actual must see wrestling of the past 2 weeks, and we try to make sense of the AEW Women's division as it has becomes a point of contention and a running joke to fans on Twitter.

After last week's break, we needed to say good bye to Chadwick Boseman, talk about the PWI 500 list, our home hood Rogers Park, the new rules for adult wrestling fans, sports acknowledging BLM, and disowning Brian Urlacher.

The unwritten secret rules that need to go, plus Sonia Deville's attempted kidnapping, Renee Young chucking up the deuces, baseball, and where to score a decent pair of work jeggings.

The Wisemen talk about how the RZA saved Good Humor, star building bewteen the different promotions, the new world order of live wrestling shows, and booking the new 4 horsemen of AEW.

The Wisemen have an up to date discussion on ratings and how they matter to each company, and the numbers that actually matter to the WWE; the recod high earnings of the 2nd quarter. We also name the most impactful champions of the COVID era.

After reflecting and ploting for the future of the podcast, the Wisemen talk wrestling. Getting back into the swing of things, we talk about some of the more noteworthy topics we missed during hiatus.

After a brief hiatus, The Wisemen after all of the trials and tribulations that life has thrown our way, have finally returned to talk about......videogames. We also talk about our absence and how we've missed talking wrestling.

Are wrestling PPVs still worth $49.99? The asembled Wisemen discuss a very fun AEW Double Or Nothing and taclke some issues along the way. Featuring "One In The Same" by Apollo Brown x Skyzoo x Patty Cash

Jarrod take sthe mic to talk about the late Shad Gaspard, Lio Rush vs Mark Henry, and his favorite storyline from his (and your) childhood. Featuring "Memories" by Maroon 5

We've been so busy, but we want to still talk wrestlng with you guys. Here's our repackaged Pandemic Special with a word from The Wisemen. Continue to stay safe and we'll talk to you soon!

It's WWE Avengers Endgame with Vince playing the part of Thanos, who post Wrestlemania snaps his fingers and makes 40% of his on-air and backstage talent  and personel disappear.

We talk about how even with the folding of the XFL, the current world wide pandemic doesn't affect Vince and the WWE negatively. 

Catch up  with the Wisemen as they recap Wrestlemania and evaluate empty arena television.

Wisemen discuss the fallout of Corona Virus across sports and professional wrestling, have a discussion about music, and talk about pro-wrestling fandom.

In part 2 of our mega episode, we talk Corona Virus ( and Iceland, the inevitable issue with Tessa Blanchard as Impact champ, the right and wrong way to use a legend on TV, "The Wellness Policy", and more banter.

2 Part mega show to make up for missing last weeks. In tis section we talk AEW Revolution, C2E2, Matt Hardy, The Walmart Boys, and Uncle Dave's 2019 Awards......or basically Christ Jericho appreciation. "1-900-Hustler" Jay-z, Beanie Segal, Freeway, and Memphis Bleek

With all of frustration amd heat over the events of Super Showdown and the build to Wrestlemania, The Shaun suggests a moment of clarity and attempts to bring us all back to a state of calm.

A small bit about Charlotte's legacy as an in-ring performer.

We were busy this week just like the wrestling industry, but we still couldn't let this week pass without getting some stuff off our chest. We maybe tabling AEW Revolution, C2E2, NXT, ROH, the Corona Virus, and wrestling Twitter losinf their minds, but we couldn't let a few things wait that long. Here's a collections of our individual thoughts pieced together with mad beats provided my Anchor.fm for a short episode of the Wisemen Wrestling Podcast and we'll talk to you next week.

Quick reaction by Ray regarding today’s Super Showdown event smh

The Wisemen take a moment to recognize and celebrate the contributions and progress made by women of color currently in wrestling.

Big show this week talking a lot of news and rumors surrounding WrestleMania as it stands, the Wednesday night shows, Cody's press call that dealt with criticisms of Nyla Rose, a question to Booker T, and some takes on boxing and baseball.

The Wisemen celebrate all the women driven wrestling news this week, talk NXT Takover Portland, discuss the state of Rusev Day and the even dire circumstances for Cedric Alexander. "Michelle" By Raposdy X Elle Varner

We talk about the XFL, pay homage to the great J Dilla, then get straight into New Japan news. We learn about Malloy Weiss Syndrome, gush over future NJPW shows including Madison Square Garden return Summer Slam weekend. We get excited about new prospects Killer Kross and Tim Thatcher in WWE, decypher Edge's new contract whilst examining what is considered a "career ending" injury. We also take a stab at booking EC3 from purgatory to prominence. We also give props to Bianca Belair and Cody Rhodes and wag the finger at the internet for picking on Paige. Contains music "Upside Down" by Royce Da 5'9 feat Benny the Butcher and "Playas" by Slum Village

Booker T has some advice for The Revival concerning their current contract situation. Thank God Jarrod has some advice for The Revival as well.

WWE stock price takes a dive admist of some questionable moves in the front office. Meanwhile The Revival still want out, the universe may be over Becky Lynch, and Brock might just be the in-ring GOAT. The WISEMEN discuss. "General Patton" By Big Boi

After paying respects to Kobe, we talk aboout Becky's statement, Rey Mysterio's sacrifice for Andrade and a Mania moment, FITE TV making moves, Impact's blunders, Adam Blaimed, Mustafa Ali, and all the PPVs of the weekend through the Royal Rumble. "Hold Me Remix" by Brian McKnight feat Kobe Bryant

David Beniot wants to wrestle as his dad, Tessa denies using the N-word, Royal Rumble loses some shine, Jericho Cruise will be a hit, and there will never be an "ESPN" for pro-wrestling. Change our minds. "Overcomer" by Royce Da 5'9" X WESTSIDEGUNN

The first time the Wisemen are recording with new toys courtesy of Rode and the Rode Podcaster Pro. Will Tessa Blanchard's historic victory be tainted with accusations of bullying and racism? Does Brock entering the Royal Rumble make the Royal Rumble interesting? Will AEW make the right adjustement to their creative before TNT steps in? And who wins in a battle of wits between The Shaun and The Angry Puerto Rican? All is answered in a 3 hour edition. "Night Job" by BAS feat J-Cole #aew #wwe #anchorfm #rodecasterpro #spotify #apple

We managed to watch all of Wrestle Kingdom 14 this past weekend and boy were we excited. We definitely made that pact to one day visit Japan, and we managed to talk a little bit about othe wrestling news as well. Nevermind the rapper decapitation stuff. "Tokyo" by BROCKHAMPTON

The Wisemen give each major promotion their New Year's resolution for 2020 and talk about authority figures in wrestling.

A festive episode showcasing all the gifts Santa handed out from Killer Cross's release to Marty Scurll's NWA appearance to Rhea Ripley's NXT Women's Championship win. Then, we have a heart to heart with AEW and its stans about what's not so great about the product, why we think its that way, and how they can start 2020 fresh. Plus who's worse on Twitter: Seth Rollins or Corey Graves? "Player's Ball" by Outkast

The Wisemen analyze and eulogize the "Women's Evolution", talk a bunch of great wrestling over the weekend, discuss Jim Ross's comments on perfromance enchacing suppliments, and talk AEW's potential C2E2 weekend takover.....all while keeping a close eye on free agent Marty Scrull. "Glowed Up" by DJ KAYTRANADA feat. Anderson.Paak

The Wisemen follow all the traffic of those coming and going to and from the WWE, NWA, and even the wrestling business itself. We also implore wrestling fans to cease the harassment of talent, as only a wrestling fan would be interested in stealing gear from wrestlers out of their rental cars near the Logan Square area. #fortheculture Song "Kill Jill" By Big Boi, Killer Mike, and Jeezy

Jarrod takes the wheel to talk about some of the recent econimic feats of Chris Jericho and Bray Wyatt, talk about AEW's newest hater Chris Cruise, Trisha vs the Sandman, and what's simply wrong with pro-wrestling. ACH, Mauro Renallo, and more. Featruing "Bubblin" By Anderson.paak and the intro to "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot" by DMX.

This late episode of the WWP talks about racism, again, establishes the importance of getting over, and talks a bit of Suvivor Series weekend. Feateuing "OG" By Dave East, Rick Ross, and The -Dream

The Wisemen and the Intern share their thoughts on #AEWDynamite at the Sears Centre in HOFFMAN ESTATES over Denny's pancakes.

Jarrod reviews HOG No Limit, have a conversation about AEW keeping its promises, nostalgic acts, and evaluate tag team wrestling across the board. This podcast also once again would like to send condolences to family and friends of Matt Travis.

We have to say good - bye to Matt Travis, Jarrod catches us up on the Saudi Arabia travel controversey and talks New Japan, while Ray and Shaun talk AEW Full Gear good and bad.

Jarrod tries to figure out why there is no left turns in New Jersey state while the Wisemen analyze the numbers that count; the WWE stock price, Crown Jewel fallout, Wednesday night highlights, an excellent Friday Night Smackdown NXT Takeover special, and preview Joey Mercury's Jerry Macguire moment on Twitter. #fortheculture