Join Graham "GSM" Matthews each Thursday as he runs down his weekly wrestling rants, welcomes guests, hosts exclusive interviews and more!
It might be old news at this point, but Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have a lot to say to kick off WrestleRant Radio about WWE bumping WrestleMania 42 from New Orleans! Hear their thoughts on why returning to Las Vegas so soon may not necessarily be a bad thing, the economics behind it and how it could turn into something we see more often in the future, and why it shouldn't have been announced for New Orleans in the first place. Plus, they're talking the newly-announced events for Atlanta in July and if that's Goldberg will in fact have his retirement match, an overview of the latest installment of Saturday Night's Main Event and how they're treated like glorified house shows, Seth Rollins recruiting Bronson Reed and why it's a brilliant move, Cody Rhodes returning and what that means for a potential rematch at SummerSlam, quick thoughts on NXT Battleground and the two title changes that took place on Tuesday's NXT, why Stephanie Vaquer and Jordynne Grace reportedly being called up imminently could be a cause for concern, a review of AEW Double or Nothing with what worked and what didn't, and more!
It's all about the predictions on this week's WrestleRant Radio with Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau giving their picks and previews for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, NXT Battleground and AEW Double or Nothing! Hear their thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton's Raw segment, if Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker will recruit a new member this weekend, how an R-Truth win over John Cena might be possible, a rant on Logan Paul having peaked and Karrion Kross' absence on WWE TV, if Trick Williams will win the TNA World Championship, who will win the men's and women's Owen Hart Cups, the lack of logic behind Swerve Strickland and Adam Page potentially teaming up, and more!
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open this week's WrestleRant Radio remembering Terry "Sabu" Brunk following his passing over the weekend, his influence on the industry, the legacy he leaves behind and their favorite matches of his. They then get into their in-depth review of WWE's Backlash premium live event including Jeff Cobb's debut and how he'll fit into the fold, Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch stealing the show, if outside interference is becoming a recurring problem in WWE, what worked (and what didn't) about Gunther vs. Pat McAfee, and if the John Cena vs. Randy Orton main event exceeded expectations. GSM and RJ are also discussing WWE's upcoming stretch of shows, if they're spreading themselves too thin and if it'll have a negative effect on the company's creative direction, if Goldberg's return is imminent with Gunther challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship on the June 9th Raw, WWE's Rhea Ripley problem and how it's affecting newcomers Roxanne Perez and Giulia, and more!
On the May 8, 2025 edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are getting BRUTALLY HONEST about WWE's latest round of releases: Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, Cora Jade, Shotzi and many more. Who was the biggest (and least) surprise of the bunch? Who was the most underutilized? Were WWE's "reasons" for releasing talent this time around legitimate? Will any of them end up in AEW eventually? After answering all of those questions and much more, the duo discuss the hot World Heavyweight Championship main event from Monday's Raw and give their COMPLETE PREDICTIONS for Saturday's WWE Backlash premium live event featuring John Cena vs. Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship!
After quickly giving some of their favorite Pixar picks, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau kick off their Raw review on WrestleRant Radio discussing Seth Rollins' new group rejecting Sami Zayn on Monday night, the report that they may not be adding new members and why Rollins vs. Bron Breakker at WrestleMania 42 isn't so far-fetched. Plus, they talk Rollins getting cheered by the crowd and if WWE has a heel problem (which includes John Cena, by the way). Is it the fault of the fans, the company or both? Plus, they get into their thoughts on Raw's stacked women's division and if Roxanne Perez and Giulia are officially a part of the main roster, Stephanie Vaquer's status, Liv Morgan taking time off to film a movie, Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria's great segment to set up their Backlash bout, Lynch likely winning the Women's Intercontinental Championship and why it isn't a bad idea, other confirmed matches for Backlash including Gunther vs. Pat McAfee and their defense of it, Logan Paul being Jey Uso's first World Heavyweight Championship challenger, who has the higher ceiling in their return run between Rusev and Aleister Black, and more!
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are back at it on WrestleRant Radio recapping a wild WrestleMania weekend! After discussing the shocking news that WWE has acquired lucha libre promotion AAA and what it means long-term, they review both nights of WrestleMania 41! Hear their thoughts on Jey Uso finally winning the World Heavyweight Championship and how long he should hold the gold for, a tame undercard for Night 1 highlighted by a very good United States Championship match, Rey Fenix replacing Rey Mysterio against El Grande Americano, Tiffany Stratton beating Charlotte Flair, Paul Heyman's betrayal of both CM Punk and Roman Reigns and the new Heyman-led faction that debuted on Raw. Plus, they get into their Night 2 WrestleMania review and talk how the World Women's Championship Triple Threat stole the weekend, Dominik Mysterio capturing the Intercontinental Championship, the surprise appearance of TNA World Champion Joe Hendry, AJ Styles losing to Logan Paul, Becky Lynch filling in for Bayley in the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match and her heel turn on Raw, and the terribly-executed finish to Cody Rhodes and John Cena's Undisputed WWE Championship clash. You won't want to miss their EPIC RANT on The Rock missing 'Mania, his excuse for doing so, and how he continues to actively hurt the product by only doing what's convenient for The Final Boss!
Graham "GSM" Matthews is live in Las Vegas for the April 17, 2025 edition of WrestleRant Radio doing the annual WrestleMania prediction panel with RJ Marceau for WrestleMania 41! They delve into their excitement level for the event, why Jey Uso must defeat Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship, how Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair could go either way, who leaves the Night 1 main event victorious with Paul Heyman, if IYO SKY can somehow escape with the WWE Women's Championship, Randy Orton's possible opponent, why Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship could be seen as a lose-lose situation, and more!
Graham "GSM" Matthews welcomes back Alexis to WrestleRant Radio this week for a very special discussion: Does WWE have a women's promo problem? The answer is unequivocally yes, and they delve into exactly why. Is it a lack of compelling storylines and female representation on the writing teams, or are they not being given a chance to showcase their skills on the mic more often? Is it a combination of both among other factors? The duo also discuss the latest addition to WWE Hall of Fame's Legacy Wing, Kevin Owens' injury and who Randy Orton's opponent for WrestleMania 41 could be instead, why Nick Aldis makes the most sense, all of the additions to the 'Mania card and where the excitement level is now, thoughts on AEW Dynasty, the event's awful ending and why they should have taken the chance to pivot, and more!
Has the WWE Hall of Fame jumped the shark by starting to induct matches and moments? Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau share their two cents on this week's WrestleRant Radio along with why "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart is a worthy first inductee, WWE following in UFC's footsteps, and what other matches should be inducted eventually. They then get into a ton of other topics including Stephanie Vaquer relinquishing the NXT Women's North American Championship, the criticism surrounding CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns being officially announced as the main event of Night 1 of WrestleMania 41, WWE upping the anticipation for Gunther vs. Jey Uso as well as Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena with two great Raw segments on Monday night, the AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul feud falling flat, and full predictions for the men's and women's Owen Hart Cup tournaments as well as AEW Dynasty this Sunday! GSM and RJ are also discussing UFC, music and more chaotic randomness!
Does Saraya's departure from AEW automatically mean she's WWE bound eventually? Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discuss her situation to kick off this week's WrestleRant Radio along with an overall assessment of her AEW run, what went wrong and if there's a spot for her in today's WWE. They also get into how far Jade Cargill will go in WWE and Mariah May's AEW contract reportedly expiring this year. Plus, they hold nothing back while getting honest about WWE's road to WrestleMania 41 and if it's been underwhelming so far. Hear their candid thoughts on the weak build for the Women's World Championship match, the midcard titles being defended in multi-man matches, if Tiffany Stratton is out of her league currently with Charlotte Flair, how WWE can further flesh out the CM Punk vs Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns and Gunther vs. Jey Uso feuds, the biggest problem with John Cena's heel run, and more!
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discuss WWE continuing to gouge ticket prices in regards to WrestleMania weekend meet-and-greets to kick off WrestleRant Radio before getting into their first impressions of John Cena's scathing heel promo from Monday's Raw! Did it live up to expectations? Did his explanation for going rogue make sense? Is there still the chance he'll be a babyface again by WrestleMania 41? The duo also discuss why Cena vs. Randy Orton must be booked for Backlash, Dakota Kai clearly being directionless and some fans refusing to believe it, why Lyra Valkyria likely won't be wrestling at 'Mania, WWE seemingly dropping the feud between Bayley and Roxanne Perez, why WWE can do to heat up the two women's title storylines heading into WrestleMania (and why the contract signing on Raw was ridiculous), Jey Uso vs. Gunther needing additional depth, an update on the Intercontinental Championship scene and if WrestleMania 41 is at risk of featuring too many multi-person matches, and more!
On the March 13, 2025 edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discuss Lex Luger being announced as the latest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025, Roman Reigns returning on Raw, the all-but-confirmed Triple Threat match he'll have with CM Punk and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 41 and if it will main event Night 1, the possibility of Paul Heyman aligning with Rollins, Becky Lynch likely not returning before 'Mania, Evolution 2 being rumored and what matches could take place, thoughts on NXT Roadblock and AEW Revolution (including the awful finish to the latter), and more!
It's a super-sized show edition of WrestleRant Radio this week with Graham "GSM" Matthews, RJ Marceau and special guest Jamie Lee Mac immediately addressing the elephant in the room: HEEL JOHN CENA! They're talking the sheer shock of the moment and its excellent execution, Jamie's reaction seeing it live, if it will end up making sense, how it makes his match with Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 more interesting, why he needs to go all out with his presentation as a heel, why it'd be premature to turn him back babyface by 'Mania, why him beating Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship is now a must, if he and The Rock will be joined by a third man, and much more. They've also got thoughts on IYO SKY beating Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship and how it affects the WrestleMania match with Bianca Belair, if Belair will end up going heel after all, the returns of Jade Cargill and Randy Orton, Jamie's experience meeting CM Punk over Elimination Chamber weekend, Raw's guest host era, why they miss the WWE Network and a plethora of other random topics!
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have plenty to discuss on this week's WrestleRant Radio including rumors of Vince McMahon starting a new wrestling promotion on FOX and why it isn't realistic, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez winning the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship on Raw and if that means Jade Cargill's return to television is imminent, why Bianca Belair won't turn heel anytime soon, an update on the Women's Intercontinental Championship picture, the status of the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 41, why so many major matches have been announced for NXT Roadblock instead of Stand & Deliver, who will ultimately accept The Rock's offer and why it won't be John Cena, who will the men's and women's Elimination Chamber matches this Saturday, other predictions for the Elimination Chamber event, and more!
On the live February 20, 2025 edition of WrestleRant Radio with Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau, the duo discuss the Daytona 500, Michelle McCool being announced as the newest inductee for the WWE Hall of Fame, if WWE should have done more with Veer Mahaan, WWE mishandling the women's midcard titles and the poor booking of Lyra Valkyria specifically, if Becky Lynch would beat Valkyria at WrestleMania 41, a rant on IYO SKY's uncertain role at WrestleMania and how it can still be fixed, thoughts on NXT Vengeance Day and Ricky Starks' name being changed to Ricky Saints, if AEW will ever again catch up to WWE creatively and what's wrong with the AEW product right now, and more!
There were a number of notable releases across WWE and AEW this past week, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau break down all of them to kick off WrestleRant Radio! Hear their thoughts on the most surprising departure from WWE and who had the most untapped potential, the unfortunate reality of the business, where some of them might end up next, AEW granting Malakai Black, Miro and Ricky Starks their releases, Starks immediately making his debut in NXT the next night and his ceiling on the main roster, if Black and Miro will be WWE bound soon as well, and FULL PREDICTIONS for Saturday's WWE NXT Vengeance Day and AEW Grand Slam: Australia events!
After discussing who's going over between the Chiefs and the Eagles at the Super Bowl this Sunday, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau delve into their full review of the Royal Rumble on this week's WrestleRant Radio! Hear their thoughts on the women's Royal Rumble, the many returns and cameos, Charlotte Flair winning and why it made sense despite being too predictable, if Flair will be forced to go heel, Alexa Bliss being back and what she should do going forward, Jordynne Grace officially signing with WWE and it looking like she'll report to NXT first, what's next for SmackDown's tag team division following the two-out-of-three falls match for the WWE Tag Team Championship, Sami Zayn not helping Kevin Owens win the Undisputed WWE Championship in the Ladder match with Cody Rhodes and if they're on a collision course for Elimination Chamber, Jey Uso shockingly winning the men's Royal Rumble and the online backlash stemming from it, how he needs to step up his game if a World Heavyweight Championship win at WrestleMania 41 is in his future, why John Cena losing was the right call, and more!
Graham "GSM" Matthews is on-site in Indianapolis for Royal Rumble weekend and previewing the entire event with RJ Marceau on this week's WrestleRant Radio! Before then, they discuss Paul "Triple H" Levesque being announced the headliner for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and who else could join him. They also share their thoughts on the latest installment of Saturday Night's Main Event, the fact it once again wasn't newsworthy, and what's next for Jey Uso. Most importantly, who's winning the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches?! GSM and RJ have their picks for both bouts as well as the two-out-of-three falls match for the WWE Tag Team Championship and the Ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Championship. They're also guessing the final fours, potential surprise entrants, which Royal Rumbles to rewatch, and more!
It's been a big week for women's wrestling with tons of news coming out of WWE, AEW and TNA! After giving a quick update on Corey Graves returning to NXT on Tuesday night, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau kick off WrestleRant Radio discussing the barn burner between Jordynne Grace and Tessa Blanchard at TNA Genesis, Grace reportedly being WWE bound and if she should head straight to the main roster, if Blanchard will ever make it to the bigger stage and what needs to come first, the latest drama surrounding Britt Baker in AEW and if she'd be a necessary pickup for WWE, plans for Alexa Bliss' imminent return being scrapped and what she should be doing right now, and FULL PREDICTIONS the next installment of Saturday Night's Main Event featuring Gunther vs. Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship! Are we in for a surprise title change?!
It's been a loaded week in the world of wrestling, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau attempt to break down it all on this week's WrestleRant Radio! They delve into there reportedly being heat on Corey Graves within WWE stemming from social media comments he's made, how the situation should be handled, if it's work and what if it turns into one, Malakai Black being on his way out of AEW, where WWE went wrong with him and his chances of success being back in WWE, Penta's perfect WWE debut on Raw and how he came off like a total star, Rey Fenix eventually joining him, breaking news on WWE and TNA officially forming a partnership and what TNA should be careful of, quick thoughts on Monday's Raw featuring a fun Street Fight main event and Lyra Valkyria becoming the inaugural Women's Intercontinental Champion, and more!
Did WWE Raw's Netflix debut truly usher in a new era for the show? Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discuss that and much more on this week's WrestleRant Radio including Raw's updated presentation on Netflix, The Rock's largely pointless promo and the dilemma WWE is dealing with at the moment, why his commitment is key and what WrestleMania 41 may look like if he is or isn't involved regardless of what the long-term plan is, Roman Reigns besting Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat and Reigns' WrestleMania match, if Sikoa's days as a main eventer are over, a possible 'Mania match for Drew McIntyre, John Cena declaring entry for the men's Royal Rumble and why he shouldn't win it, Rhea Ripley regaining the Women's World Championship, Hulk Hogan getting booed, CM Punk beating Seth Rollins and what's next for both of them, thoughts on the new champions crowned at NXT New Year's Evil, Royal Rumble 2026 being announced for Saudi Arabia, and more!
The first WrestleRant Radio of 2025 is a historic one as the show streams LIVE for the first time in nearly a decade! After giving their two cents on Mufasa: The Lion King, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau review the last Raw of the USA Network era, Dakota Kai and Lyra Valkyria advancing to the finals of the Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament, if American Made is headed to SmackDown following Chad Gable's win over Otis, what's next for the Intercontinental Championship scene and CM Punk and Seth Rollins' heated exchange. Plus, hear their predictions for the first Raw on Netflix including what John Cena will be doing as he officially kicks off his retirement tour, Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso, Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley in a Last Woman Standing match for the Women's World Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat match, and Punk vs. Rollins. Will one of them soon set their sights on the World Heavyweight Championship? GSM and RJ close out the show with quick picks for the double main event at NXT Year's Evil and what they expect to happen in WWE and AEW in 2025!
The final WrestleRant Radio of 2024 features the results of the 12th-annual WWE/AEW Year in Review Awards! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau break down the best and worst of 2024 including WWE and AEW's flagship shows and where they excelled and failed creatively, what can be done to better improve the pay-per-views, the greatest feuds and moments, what stars broke out, most memorable men's and women's matches, how tag team wrestling was a major weakness for both companies, the men's and women's stars of the year, and more!
On the holiday edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau delve into their review of the return of Saturday Night's Main Event! They talk Drew McIntyre decimating Sami Zayn and McIntyre potentially rekindling his rivalry with Roman Reigns heading into WrestleMania 41, who he could face instead, Liv Morgan defending the Women's World Championship against IYO SKY and what the WrestleMania match could be for the belt, Gunther retaining his World Heavyweight Championship in a Triple Threat match, if War Raiders' World Tag Team Championship win is a sign that WWE will start prioritizing tag team wrestling again (or at least on Raw), what's next for Finn Balor, Chelsea Green becoming the inaugural Women's United States Champion, Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Championship, the future of their feud and why the post-match angle should have aired on the broadcast. They then discuss everything advertised so far for the first episode of Raw on Netflix including Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat, CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins and if it's meant to be one-off, Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship, Logan Paul joining the Raw roster, and a vignette from Raw hinting at former AEW star Penta El Zero Miedo's imminent arrival in WWE. GSM and RJ then close out the episode with their on-site report of Tuesday's double taping of NXT TV at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium!
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau waste no time on this week's WrestleRant Radio getting into their thoughts on NXT Deadline! They talk the winners of the Iron Survivor Challenge matches and if new champions will be crowned at New Year's Evil next month, the NXT Underground match, the NXT Tag Team Championship match stealing the show, Trick Williams retaining the NXT Championship, and what's next for Ethan Page. Plus, who's switching shows as part of WWE's upcoming "trade window"? GSM and RJ have their picks, along with why the concept should outright replace the annual WWE Draft. They also discuss CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins reportedly being planned for the first Raw on Netflix, what that means for WrestleMania 41 and a possible program between Punk and Roman Reigns, the nuclear heat The New Day received on Raw, Lyra Valkyria and Dakota Kai advancing in the Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament, why The Wyatt Sicks aren't "buried" following their first loss, Rey Fenix's controversial comments about AEW and how the situation should be handled, and FULL PREDICTIONS for the return of Saturday Night's Main Event featuring Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Championship!
Is Pentagon Jr. WWE bound imminently? Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discuss the free agent's next steps on WrestleRant Radio before getting into the Fightful report that The Rock is not currently factored into WrestleMania 41 plans. Should WWE continuing revolving everything around Rock? What will Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns do instead? What's the most realistic scenario for all involved come WrestleMania 41? The duo then get into their full review of WWE Survivor Series from last Saturday including why the women's WarGames match was the weakest yet, the Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley rivalry running its course, why Shinsuke Nakamura winning the United States Championship was the wrong call, the terrific Triple Threat for the Intercontinental Championship and if all hope is lost for Sheamus getting his WrestleMania moment, Finn Balor costing Damian Priest the World Heavyweight Championship and why the Balor vs. Priest program needs to end and why WarGames didn't end Reigns' issues with Solo Sikoa. Plus, hear their thoughts on a chaotic opening segment on Raw, how we get to CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins at WrestleMania and Paul Heyman's "favor" to Punk, Drew McIntyre's return, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods shockingly turning their backs on Big E and why The New Day needs a massive makeover following their heel turn, and FULL PREDICTIONS for NXT Deadline this Saturday!
The annual Thanksgiving episode of WrestleRant Radio kicks off with Graham "GSM" Matthews chatting with WWE Raw Superstar Raquel Rodriguez about returning to WarGames, if it will be a full circle moment for her at Survivor Series, being back on WWE TV, her skin condition affecting her performance inside Elimination Chamber earlier this year, reuniting with Liv Morgan, turning heel, wanting to win the newly-announced Women's Intercontinental Championship, and more! GSM then gives his full review of AEW's Full Gear pay-per-view event featuring an impressive outing from Big Boom! A.J., Mercedes Mone having her best match in months, Kyle Fletcher's shocking win over Will Ospreay, Daniel Garcia capturing the AEW TNT Championship, Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy in the main event for the AEW World Championship and the show's chaotic ending. He also previews the 2024 Continental Classic before he and RJ Marceau discuss what's in store for The New Day's 10-year anniversary edition of Raw next week coming off their stellar segment this past Monday night, who will be the inaugural Women's Intercontinental Champion, WWE not prioritizing tag team wrestling, and Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens set for Saturday Night's Main Event. Plus, hear their complete predictions for WWE Survivor Series this Saturday including two midcard title matches, Gunther vs. Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship, who attacked Jade Cargill, seeds being planted for a future feud between CM Punk and Roman Reigns, and which teams will reign supreme in WarGames.
Graham "GSM" Matthews has plenty to discuss on the AEW front to kick off this week's WrestleRant Radio! Hear his thoughts on how AEW will benefit from running smaller buildings in 2025 starting with a string of shows at the Hammerstein Ballroom next month, Kenny Omega saying that AEW doesn't need him right now, and "Speedball" Mike Bailey reportedly being AEW bound. He also gives his complete predictions for Saturday's Full Gear pay-per-view event headlined by Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW World Championship. GSM and RJ Marceau then get into the Netflix flight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul and how it underwhelmed despite all the hype, what's next for both men and if we'll see them interact again at WrestleMania 41, what Netflix's streaming issues mean (or rather don't mean) for WWE come the Raw premiere in January, news on who's advertised to appear including Travis Scott and potentially Becky Lynch, Netflix wanting three major names on Monday nights, the return of Rhea Ripley and women's WarGames being officially announced, Bronson Reed teaming with The Bloodline for the men's WarGames match and why it still wouldn't make sense for Seth Rollins to agree to team with Roman Reigns, and more!
Graham "GSM" Matthews kicks off WrestleRant Radio this week with his raw thoughts on Wednesday's edition of AEW Dynamite in Bridgeport, including why the show has become depressing to watch some weeks and what can be done to fix it. It wasn't all bad, however, as he also gets into what he liked from the show and how Full Gear is guaranteed to deliver next weekend. RJ Marceau then joins GSM to discuss NXT returning Lowell for the December 17th episode of NXT TV, any notable names that can appear on the show, WWE taping upcoming episodes of Raw and SmackDown, and the announcement of an all-new Women's United States Championship! Is it an overall positive for the women's division? On what brand(s) should the belt be defended? Is a Women's Intercontinental Championship imminent? Who should be the inaugural champ? Plus, GSM has a WarGames RANT on why it's ridiculous that the men's match is five-on-five, who could join each side and why it wouldn't make sense regardless, WWE seemingly setting up a women's WarGames match despite it not being necessary, the rushed build to Survivor Series this year on the whole, and more!
Rumors ran rampant this week that WWE will be heading to Japan for next year's Backlash event, and although that was ultimately untrue, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau kick off WrestleRant Radio discussing the company's continued global expansion heading into 2025 with a good chunk of the road to WrestleMania 41 happening overseas. They also have thoughts on NXT invading the ECW Arena and why their women's division deserves WarGames at Survivor Series. GSM and RJ then break down WWE's latest round of releases, where it went wrong for Tegan Nox, Indi Hartwell and Baron Corbin, and what's next for each of them before talking Goldberg confirming that he'll be returning to the ring next year, when it will be exactly and who it will be against, a full review of the Crown Jewel pay-per-view, Solo Sikoa's clean win over Roman Reigns, if the end of Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill's WWE Women's Tag Team Championship reign is imminent, who won the Men's and Women's Crown Jewel Championships, Cody Rhodes' and Gunther's next challengers, and more!
On a very special Halloween edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews recalls the last time the show fell on the spooky holiday (and how drastically the world of wrestling has changed since then) before giving his thoughts on the Fright Night edition of AEW Dynamite, arguably the best television show AEW has produced in some time. He discusses Orange Cassidy seemingly being Jon Moxley's first AEW World Championship challenger at Full Gear, Adam Cole vs. Buddy Matthews, the questionable booking of Kamille vs. Kris Statlander, Private Party winning the AEW World Tag Team Championship, Swerve Strickland vs. Shelton Benjamin, and Bobby Lashley's exciting debut. Plus, GSM and RJ Marceau break down the new WWE ID program, whether it will ultimately help or hurt the wrestling business, why some fans' concerns are justified, and why WWE is wise to seek a healthy balance between the influx of independent wrestlers and collegiate athletes. The duo also give their two cents on NXT's Halloween Havoc event, if NXT has the best women's division in wrestling, Motor City Machine Guns winning the WWE Tag Team Championship, The Usos reuniting and the latest in the Bloodline saga heading into WarGames, Rhea Ripley suffering another injury and why Raw's women's division is in deep trouble, and FULL PREDICTIONS for WWE's Crown Jewel pay-per-view this Saturday!
Michael Waldron, the mastermind behind Heels, Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on this week's WrestleRant Radio for an exclusive chat! They're talking Heels arriving on Netflix, wanting a third season, working with CM Punk on the show, being a wrestling fan, similarities between his Marvel projects and the wrestling world, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss Samantha Irvin's shockingly abrupt departure from WWE including why she likely isn't AEW bound and Lilian Garcia serving as her interim replacement as Raw's ring announcer. Plus, they have plenty of thoughts on Carlito's controversial line toward Damage CTRL and why there doesn't need to be massive repercussions, who will become the next number one contenders to the World Tag Team Championship, The Wyatt Sicks targeting The Final Testament, Bron Breakker regaining the Intercontinental Championship from Jey Uso and what it means for both men going forward.
Graham "GSM" Matthews shares some thoughts on former Ring of Honor executive Joe Koff who passed away this past week before airing his exclusive interview with JCW American Champion Caleb Konley. They discusses why you should be watching Juggalo Championship Wrestling, the audience it appeals to, his history with the company, giving it a concert feel, working with Insane Clown Posse, the promotion's plans for 2025 and beyond, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then get into rumors of Brock Lesnar potentially returning to WWE soon, why they aren't true and if he's a realistic opponent for Gunther at WrestleMania 41, WWE being "open" to an AJ Lee return and a possible match for her, Rhea Ripley re-signing with the company and her ongoing rivalry with Liv Morgan, why women's WarGames shouldn't feel forced, the looming O.G. Bloodline reunion and who would join them in WarGames, The Rock denying a Dave Meltzer report that he'll be missing 'Mania, Kevin Owens' heel turn, War Raiders returning on Raw, how Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill could make history at WrestleMania 41, and how the Intercontinental Championship rematch between Bron Breakker and Jey Uso will be handled on next Monday's Raw.
After giving his quick predictions for AEW WrestleDream this Saturday featuring Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with RJ Marceau about WWE Bad Blood! In their full review of the pay-per-view, they're talking CM Punk and Drew McIntyre's excellent Hell in a Cell clash and what's next for both men, Nia Jax retaining the WWE Women's Championship against Bayley and when Tiffany Stratton might cash in her Money in the Bank briefcase, if the Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor feud is officially over, Raquel Rodriguez aligning with Liv Morgan and the unfortunately botched finish to the Women's World Championship match, the announcement of a Crown Jewel Championship, making cases for and against Gunther vs. Goldberg actually happening (and a better final opponent for Goldberg instead), Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns reigning supreme over The Bloodline, the returns of The Rock and Jimmy Uso, and the rumored Undisputed WWE Championship match for WrestleMania 41. Plus, GSM and RJ discuss the depleted women's division on Raw right now and why it's a problem WWE must address, reactions to the first two-hour Raw in over a dozen years, highlights from NXT's second episode on The CW including Tony D'Angelo becoming the new NXT North American Champion, why the brand should continue to run smaller venues, and more!
AEW has officially renewed its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are getting into everything it means on WrestleRant Radio! They discuss Dynamite and Collision also airing on Max along with the entire AEW library, if the company is finally profitable, pay-per-views airing on Max "at a discounted rate" in 2025 and the future of wrestling pay-per-views and streaming, insane ticket prices for upcoming WWE events, and more. GSM and RJ then share their thoughts on Bron Breakker potentially turning babyface and if it's too soon for him to be thrusted into the main event scene, Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the World Heavyweight Championship happening on next week's Raw, Ilja Dragunov out injured for six to nine months, why Bronson Reed must beat Seth Rollins after losing to Braun Strowman on Monday's Raw, Trick Williams regaining the NXT Championship on NXT's CW premiere show, and predictions for Saturday's WWE Bad Blood premium live event including which match will end up headlining!
After Graham "GSM" Matthews shares his quick thoughts on the Grand Slam edition of AEW Dynamite to start off WrestleRant Radio, he and RJ Marceau break down the announcement that SummerSlam is headed to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026! They're also sharing their first impressions on the Mr. McMahon Netflix documentary and if it's worth watching, thoughts on WWE reportedly signing The Lucha Brothers and why it isn't true just yet, SmackDown possibly expanding to three hours in January, Miro requesting his release from AEW and why the company should let go of talent they aren't using or don't have plans for, and why it feels AJ Styles is being wasted in the final months of his current contract with WWE. The duo then discuss Jey Uso becoming the new Intercontinental Champion on Monday's Raw and why it was the right call even if it ends up being short-lived, the rumored main event for Bad Blood, Dominik Mysterio to hang in a shark cage for the Women's World Championship match at the event, The New Day and the rivalry between Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed continuing to be among the bright spots of the show, and predictions for the biggest matches on NXT's CW premiere episode next Tuesday!
On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with Donovan Dijak about debuting in MLW, why it's the right fit for him right now, the procs and cons of his time in WWE/NXT and why he's grateful for the experience, his hectic travel schedule, being back on the independent scene, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then share their thoughts on SmackDown's new theme song and WWE reportedly ending their relationship with def Rebel later this year, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu being added to Bad Blood and what it means for the Bloodline saga heading into WarGames at Survivor Series, Motor City Machine Guns signing with WWE and reporting to NXT first, and the return of Saturday Night's Main Event. Plus, in their review of Raw from Monday night, the duo discuss CM Punk cutting one of his best promos since being back in WWE, the latest on a New Day split and how it can be handled, the hot brawl between Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed, if Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the World Heavyweight Championship could happen on Raw instead of at Bad Blood, and how the IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair barn burner was an example of what Raw should feature more of when it returns to two hours next month.
Ahead of The Killer's Game hitting theaters this weekend, Drew McIntyre is back on WrestleRant Radio to chat with Graham "GSM" Matthews about being in the film, working with Batista, making his acting debut and if it came easy to him, comparing his character in The Killer's Game to his on-screen persona in WWE, what went into his decision to re-sign with WWE, having more fun playing a heel, and more! Plus, GSM shares his quick thoughts on AEW's All Out pay-per-view including Jon Moxley's heel turn and the Unsanctioned Lights Out Steel Cage match between Swerve Strickland and Adam Page, matches made official for the Grand Slam edition of Dynamite and the lack of logic behind two of them. GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss the top 10 from the latest PWI 500, Bret Hart's appearance on Raw, why Jey Uso should win the Intercontinental Championship (if only temporarily), Sami Zayn being Gunther's next World Heavyweight Championship challenger, three matches announced for Bad Blood, an assessment of SmackDown's stint on FOX and AEW potentially joining the network with a new show, Raw returning to a two-hour format starting in October and why it would ultimately be the right move long-term.
WWE Raw Superstar Lyra Valkyria makes her WrestleRant Radio debut this week talking to Graham "GSM" Matthews about debuting on WWE Speed, her history with IYO SKY and their series of matches, finding her footing on the Raw roster, being caught off guard by being drafted from NXT, watching the evolution of the women's division as a fan, what she thinks is next for Becky Lynch, and more! Plus, after giving his complete predictions for AEW All Out this Saturday night, GSM catches up with RJ Marceau to discuss Swerve Strickland signing a new AEW deal and there reportedly being backlash among WWE officials, WWE re-signing Asuka and her long-term value to the company, thoughts on NXT's No Mercy event that saw new NXT Tag Team Champions crowned and the debut of Giulia, matches being set up for NXT's CW premiere on October 1st, a full review of WWE Bash in Berlin, who's next for Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, the downside of Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair regaining the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, why the CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre feud isn't over yet, and why we probably won't get Rhea Ripley vs. Dominik Mysterio. Plus, an update on Odyssey Jones, why he's apparently gone from WWE, thoughts on Joe Tessitore's Raw commentary debut and where he ranks among other commentators WWE has had in the past decade.
fter opening this week's WrestleRant Radio with his quick thoughts on the unfortunate passing of Sid Eudy a.k.a. Sycho Sid and why he belongs in the WWE Hall of Fame, Graham "GSM" Matthews gives his complete review of AEW's All In pay-per-view! He has plenty to say about all of the great matches, surprises and the championships that changed hands as well as some of the aftermath from Wednesday's Dynamite. Plus, RJ Marceau returns to discuss highlights from Monday's Raw including the kickoff to the Intercontinental Championship number one contender's tournament, Rikishi's latest comments about Jey Uso, Bronson Reed destroying Braun Strowman, and Uncle Howdy vs. Chad Gable in the main event. They then share their FULL PREDICTIONS for NXT No Mercy this Sunday and WWE Bash in Berlin this Saturday! Will Kevin Owens' contract coming due soon play in a role in his Undisputed WWE Championship clash with Cody Rhodes?
Graham "GSM" Matthews flies solo this week on WrestleRant Radio to discuss all the latest happenings in the world of wrestling, but first, he recounts his experience at Fanatics Fest in New York City over the weekend! Was it worth it? Was it as much of a mess as some made it out to be? Should it become an annual event? GSM then shares his thoughts on CM Punk's polarizing promo from Monday's Raw, Bronson Reed vs. Braun Strowman being set up for next week, Pat McAfee's last night for now and what the Raw commentary team might look like going forward, more underlying tension within The New Day, praise for Ludwig Kaiser in the main event, All In 2025 being announced for Global Life Field in Dallas, a possible update on Ricky Starks' status, Saraya's AEW contract coming due and if she should be re-signed, and FULL PREDICTIONS for Sunday's All In pay-per-view featuring Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson in a Title vs. Career match and MJF vs. Will Ospreay for the AEW American Championship!
More contract talk kicks off WrestleRant Radio this week with Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discussing Randy Orton re-signing with WWE for another five years, why in-ring retirement could be a long ways off for him, Daniel Garcia's AEW future being uncertain and where he'll be best utilized. GSM and RJ also have plenty to say about Kevin Owens being announced as Cody Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Championship opponent at Bash in Berlin, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley vs. Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan also being announced for the event, the likely stipulation for the next CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre match, if Bronson Reed will be able to maintain the momentum he has right now and a potential program to keep him busy until Seth Rollins returns, if a New Day split is actually feasible, Giovanni Vinci resurfacing on SmackDown in a vignette, Ivy Nile joining American Made, Bron Breakker vs. Sami Zayn in a great two-out-of-three falls match for the Intercontinental Championship headlining Monday's Raw, and more!
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau waste no time getting into all of the news from another eventual week in the world of wrestling including Survivor Series being announced for Vancouver this November, NXT hitting the road for the brand's first two shows on The CW this fall, the latest drama in AEW this time between Britt Baker and MJF, and The Lucha Brothers reportedly headed for WWE. They also have a FULL REVIEW of SummerSlam with thoughts on Dominik Mysterio betraying Rhea Ripley for Liv Morgan, Bron Breakker and LA Knight winning midcard gold, if WWE failed Bayley as WWE Women's Champion, if Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk lived up to the hype, Finn Balor costing Damian Priest the World Heavyweight Championship against Gunther and Priest getting over as a babyface, Roman Reigns returning during Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa, Randy Orton being first in line for a shot at Gunther, The Wyatt Sicks' in-ring debut, Odyssey Jones and Bronson Reed both having a breakout night on Raw, and more!
It's a shortened show this week on WrestleRant Radio as Graham "GSM" Matthews is en route to Cleveland for WWE's SummerSlam weekend! But before then, he and RJ Marceau share their immediate reaction to Tony Khan meeting with Shane McMahon, what value Shane would have to AEW, his rocky last few years in WWE, and a possible role for him in AEW if he actually were to put pen to paper with the promotion. Plus, they've got FULL PREDICTIONS for SummerSlam weekend event including if both sets of tag titles are changing hands on Friday's SmackDown, Bron Breakker becoming Intercontinental Champion, if LA Knight will actually beat Logan Paul for the United States Championship, Nia Jax's chances against Bayley, if Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan will officially join forces, Gunther vs. Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship, who needs to win more between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, if Roman Reigns will return following Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa, and more!
Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry on this week's WrestleRant Radio about his all-new A&E documentary, his journey through life, lessons he's learned and the worst advice he's gotten, which wrestler interactions surprised him the most, his transition into wrestling and his son wanting to follow in his footsteps, nearly retiring in 2013, the making of his iconic entrance music, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM for the latest contract talk regarding Bobby Lashley and MVP reportedly being on their way out of WWE and whether they're AEW bound, if there's value in a Hurt Business reunion in AEW and an overall assessment of Lashley's return run, what the recent departures say about the current state of WWE, contract updates on AEW's Buddy Matthews, Malakai Black and Keith Lee, and if The Motor City Machine Guns are headed to WWE. Plus, hear their thoughts on Dominik Mysterio telling off Liv Morgan, if Jey Uso will aid Rhea Ripley against the two of them and what's next for Jey in general, if he and Sami Zayn will eventually get involved in the Bloodline saga again, and if WWE will hold off on CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins until WrestleMania 41.
WWE's The Miz returns to WrestleRant Radio for an exclusive chat with Graham "GSM" Matthews about his all-new A&E documentary talking how he felt it came out, being considered a legend and being called "underrated" by John Cena, how integral Cena was to his career early on, burying the hatchet with CM Punk last year, the current state of WWE, what he hopes to do at SummerSlam in Cleveland, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then get into their review of Monday's Raw where Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship was made official for SummerSlam, CM Punk's uncertain status for the show and if it's why his match with Drew McIntyre hasn't been announced yet, Damian Priest and Gunther's excellent exchange and analyzing how Priest has done as World Heavyweight Champion so far, Pete Dunne's renewed singles push, why theme music is a major issue in WWE at the moment, Sonya Deville joining forces with Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark, women's midcard championships being rumored, and if a Texas stadium show would be feasible for AEW in 2025.
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open WrestleRant Radio this week with their FULL REVIEW of WWE's Money in the Bank premium live event! Hear their thoughts on the wild men's and women's Money in the Bank Ladder matches and if Drew McIntyre and Tiffany Stratton were the right winners, what's next for Jey Uso, why Bron Breakker wasn't damaged by losing to Sami Zayn, John Cena announcing his retirement from in-ring competition in 2025 and how his retirement tour should be booked, why McIntyre cashing in during the World Heavyweight Championship match was a waste, Seth Rollins' role at SummerSlam, and why the finish to the six-man tag team main event was logical. Plus, the duo discuss NXT Heatwave and how the event exceeded expectations, the NXT-TNA partnership so far, Rhea Ripley's return on Raw being perfectly executed, WWE hiring Stephanie Vaquer to the women's division and Joe Tessitore to the commentary team, Bryan Danielson and Mariah May winning the Owen Hart Cups on AEW Dynamite and what their wins set up for All In, and more!
It's a special Fourth of July edition of WrestleRant Radio! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have plenty to discuss ahead of the holiday weekend including their experiences at Friday Night SmackDown in Madison Square Garden and Monday Night Raw in Boston, Paul Heyman being ousted from The Bloodline, the latest sit-down interview with Uncle Howdy and Bo Dallas and who The Wyatt Sicks might ultimately be targeting, the final Money in the Bank qualifiers, quick thoughts on AEW Forbidden Door, and full predictions for Sunday's NXT Heatwave event and Saturday's WWE Money in the Bank event!
WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio this week to chat about being included in the latest DLC pack for WWE 2K24, playing video games and who he'd manage from the current roster, the importance of wrestling entrance music, if he feels today's themes need to be fixed, and more! Plus, GSM and RJ Marceau have plenty to discuss including the passing of Sika Anoa'i, Jacob Fatu's SmackDown debut last week being practically perfect, WWE announcing a multi-year deal with Indianapolis and if it might mean a new/returning pay-per-view before next year's Royal Rumble, breaking news on Dijak announcing that WWE won't be renewing his deal and if the company dropped the ball with him, if there's a bigger dilemma going on behind-the-scenes with certain stars not getting a chance to show what they can do and how it can be addressed in the women's division specifically, the outstanding sit-down interview between Bo Dallas and Uncle Howdy on Monday's Raw, stakes being added to Damian Priest vs. Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank, new World Tag Team Champions being crowned, and predictions for Sunday's AEW Forbidden Door pay-per-view event!
An eventful week in wrestling leaves Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau with plenty to discuss on WrestleRant Radio, starting with a full review of WWE Clash at the Castle! They talk the electric atmosphere in Glasgow, the bloody "I Quit" match between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles, if Solo Sikoa is a SummerSlam-worthy opponent for Rhodes and who he could defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against instead, if Roman Reigns will be back in the coming weeks, Chad Gable losing yet another Intercontinental Championship opportunity, Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre capturing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship and if their reign will be short-lived, if Bianca Belair vs. Jade Cargill is imminent, Bayley beating Piper Niven, and CM Punk screwing Drew McIntyre out of the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. GSM and RJ also share their thoughts on McIntyre "quitting" the company on Monday's Raw and what's next for his storyline with Punk, if they're headed for a Hell in a Cell match at the possibly-returning Bad Blood pay-per-view in October, first impressions of the new Wyatt Sick6 faction and where they go from here, if Bron Breakker is the next Intercontinental Champion, Seth Rollins returning and why it's likely he'll win the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam, The Hardy Boyz now being free agents and why a WWE return could be in the cards, and predictions for the men's and women's Owen Hart Cup tournaments in AEW!
On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with the always-entertaining (and documented die-hard WWE fan) Gabriel Iglesias talking hosting the second season of WWE Rivals on A&E, his experience at WrestleMania 40 weekend, differences he's noticed between the Vince McMahon and Paul Levesque regimes, filming for Rivals and getting to know his co-hosts, his thoughts on Cody Rhodes and CM Punk, who he'd like to see get a shot in WWE's "new era," his favorite feuds in wrestling history, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then give their in-depth breakdown of NXT's Battleground event with thoughts on Kelani Jordan becoming the inaugural NXT Women's North American Champion, Roxanne Perez defending her NXT Women's Championship against TNA's Jordynne Grace and who's next for Perez, Trick Williams vs. Ethan Page for the NXT Championship in the main event, and more. Plus, the duo discuss Ricochet's pending departure from WWE and why he's making the right call to leave, why WWE didn't "fail" him and if he'll get to a higher level elsewhere, WWE reportedly having interest in Penta El Zero Miedo with his AEW deal set to expire soon, and FULL PREDICTIONS for Saturday's WWE Clash at the Castle premium live event!
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