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Mat Men Podcast: The Friday Night War

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On Thursday’s Mat Men, the boys are back with some news as Andrew Zarian has a big announcement that will change things for the podcast.

  • On Friday, AEW Rampage and WWE SmackDown will be going head to “headish” which officially begins the Friday Night War. With both shows having big cards planned, how will both shows do this week?
  • AEW Dynamite is live on Saturday this week and we discuss how changing the schedule impacts the show. 
  • WWE Survivor Series in Brooklyn was set to feature the Rock this year, but plans change, pal. Andrew has the latest.
  • Bray Wyatt’s release is still something that baffles many, but Andrew has some insight on one of the reasons he was let go. 
  • Tony Khan has ruffled a lot of feathers this past week with his comments regarding WWE. We discuss everything he said and what it all means if anything. 

All this along with your mailbag questions on today’s Mat Men.

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Mat Men Podcast: Who is where after the WWE Draft?

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On a special edition of Mat Men recorded Tuesday, Andrew and Rich break down this past week’s WWE Draft that saw several names switching brands, several names staying put and some interesting NXT call-ups.

Plus, we talk about all the latest happenings from Raw and SmackDown including home invasions, extortion and even attempted murder! 

Also, AEW Rampage is putting on a great show weekly, but is it worth it based on the ratings? We discuss that, answer your questions and more.

Listen to the show below for free or watch on YouTube.

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Mat Men Podcast: The new rise of pro wrestling?

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Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich break down all the week’s pro wrestling news and rumors. 

  • WWE Extreme Rules was this past Sunday, but there wasn’t much extreme involved. The guys break down this PPV including reimagining the ending of the main event.
  • NXT 2.0 gets edgy and looks to be headed further down that path including sexually suggestive situations and more aggressive language. 
  • The WWE Draft kicks off Friday so we discuss who might be going where and what is going on with NXT talent on the show.
  • AEW Dynamite was another fantastic show and we have all the news coming out of it including a new TNT Champion.
  • Shane McMahon out of WWE? Bray Wyatt’s debut soon? Mailbag questions and much more!

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Mat Men Podcast: Yes! To AEW All Out BAY BAY

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On the Thursday edition of Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back to tell you all about their fun weekend in Chicago for All Out along with the Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online crew.

  • Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole and Ruby Soho all debuted on Sunday, but is it possible that more free agents are on the way?
  • We also have news regarding Danielson’s and Cole’s contracts and what their WWE plans would be if they had stayed. 
  • WWE announced that Paul “Triple H” Levesque underwent a heart procedure following a cardiac event that happened last week. 
  • Pro wrestling in 2022 is shaping up to be very competitive with many contracts expiring. Who will we see jump sides?

Get all of that along with your viewer questions on today’s episode of Mat Men!

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Mat Men Podcast: CM Punk is All Elite

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On the Thursday edition of Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back from their trip to Las Vegas and have a lot of awesome stories, plus the latest pro wrestling news and rumors.

  • CM Punk’s official debut in AEW was a success and we have all the latest on his future with the company including some of his potential matchups.
  • We talk about the speculation and teases of other guys coming in like Daniel Bryan, Adam Cole and Bray Wyatt. 
  • WWE SummerSlam saw the return of Becky Lynch and Brock Lesnar to the SmackDown side but where does this leave Raw?
  • More changes are coming to NXT and WWE as a whole as we start to see the true separation between sports entertainment and pro wrestling.

We discuss all this and much more, including your mailbag questions, on today’s free episode of Mat Men.

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Mat Men Podcast: WWE/AEW on a ‘Rampage’ of hirings and firings

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On this episode of Mat Men, a lot is changing in the world of pro wrestling and we have all the latest news and rumors.

Following the recent NXT cuts, the rumors are swirling regarding the changes coming to NXT. We talk about possible call-ups, who is calling the shots, and what the networks think about everything going on.

AEW is only one week away from CM Punk’s speculated debut at Rampage. How would this move this change the company’s path? Is this the beginning of the real war between AEW and WWE? 

With Christian Cage being announced as Kenny Omega’s All Out opponent, what is happening with the World title picture?

WWE SummerSlam is a week away and we have a special announcement regarding our coverage including a special guest.

Hear all this, get your mailbag questions answered and more on this week’s episode of Mat Men.

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Mat Men Podcast: Are CM Punk & Bryan Danielson both AEW-bound?

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Today on Mat Men, we are packed with a lot of news:

  • Andrew and Rich discuss the possible signing of Daniel Bryan and CM Punk to AEW. Is this a game changer if either or both happens? How will this make WWE pivot their plans? What would be the timetable for their debuts? 
  • Money in the Bank was this past Sunday and we have all the results and aftermath. We discuss how much better the show was with fans, John Cena’s return and the huge reaction it got.
  • Also, we talk about why both Keith Lee and Karrion Kross appeared to be buried on Raw and what they might be doing to recover.
  • We break news on a huge potential return happening soon. 
  • We also talk about Nick Gage in AEW, WWE ratings, SummerSlam plans, and, of course, your mailbag questions

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Mat Men Podcast: WWE firings, AEW DoN fallout, SummerSlam news

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This week on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back with a lot of news.

  • More WWE talent releases were announced Wednesday and some of the names are shocking. Andrew has the details and fills us in if there is more to come. 
  • Andrew also explains what this all means when it comes to the business side and the possibilities for a sale. We also speculate what is next for these talents and where they might land.
  • We give a follow-up on the WWE SummerSlam date and location and why it’s still probably Las Vegas despite WWE trying to downplay it. 
  • AEW Double or Nothing was this past Sunday. How did it hold up? Who benefited the most and how did the crowd help the show? 
  • Also, there are a lot of non-competes soon to run out. Who might we see soon? 

We tackle all this along with news, rumors, and your mailbag questions. 

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Mat Men: Who is the future of AEW?

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Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back with all of this week’s pro wrestling news. Kenny Omega is officially the belt collector after winning the Impact and TNA titles on Sunday. What other titles will he be adding to his collection?

Monday Night Raw has become increasingly harder to watch every week. Andrew and Rich discuss what is going on and what needs to change.  NXT had a slip in the ratings this week. What does NXT need to change to grow the brand?

They also discuss AEW TV results along with Smackdown and Raw TV.  All this and your viewer questions on today’s show!

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Mat Men Podcast: NXT vs. AEW unopposed

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On the latest Mat Men Podcast, Andrew and Rich discuss the first week of unopposed AEW and NXT shows. How did they do and which one was the better show?

We break it down for you including: 

  • How the NXT women’s division came full circle with a big reunion and Triple H is gloating 
  • Mike Tyson officially joins the Inner Circle after a chaotic Chris Jericho vs. Dax Harwood match 
  • Raw ratings were up, but this week’s episode could be considered one of the worst “Raw after Mania” shows of all time. So, where do we go from here?

Get all this and all the latest pro wrestling news and rumors along with your viewer questions on the latest Mat Men.

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Mat Men: A bloody good time to be a wrestling fan

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Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich break down Wednesday’s AEW Dynamite and NXT and which was the better show.

AEW had a hell of a show (that Thunder Rosa vs. Britt Baker main event!) while NXT gutted through due to the depleted roster because of the latest COVID-19 outbreak. Will this impact NXT TakeOver and if so, how?

A few other topics:

  • WrestleMania tickets go on sale Friday, but why was it delayed? We have all the latest news.
  • UFC will be running a live show with full capacity in Jacksonville in late-April, but will pro wrestling follow and when? 
  • The WWE Network to Peacock migration effort started Thursday, but there are already many issues including a convoluted signup process. 

We talk about all that, the latest news and rumors, and your viewer questions on this Thursday episode of Mat Men, also available on YouTube.

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Mat Men Podcast: We’re on the road to AEW Revolution

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On a new Mat Men Podcast, Andrew and Rich have all the latest wrestling news including a discussion about their news that NXT would be moving to Tuesday nights. We have all the latest details regarding this major story.

AEW had a home run of a go-home show for Revolution Wednesday as we finally got to see Shaquille O’Neal, Jade Cargill, Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet have a great opening match along with the legendary Tully Blanchard returning to the ring for the first time in almost 14 years.

We preview AEW Revolution this Sunday and go into detail about an exploding barbed wire deathmatch is, the history of these matches, and what to expect.  

Finally, Bobby Lashley is your new WWE champion, but how long will he hold the title?

All this and a lot more including your mailbag questions!

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Mat Men: No longer Undisputed

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Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich give you all the latest pro wrestling news, results, and rumors.

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The Miz is the WWE Champion leading into Fastlane. Will he hold the title going into Wrestlemania or will he be a transitional champion? Meanwhile, Roman Reigns vs Edge is set for Wrestlemania. Should Edge be the one to dethrone Roman, or should Roman remain the man on top?

Bobby Lashley is getting a huge push in the coming months. Will we finally see him as WWE Champion?

Adam Cole has finally turned on the Undisputed Era. What’s next for him? 

AEW and NXT both had great shows this week and we have the breakdown, including the future of NXT on Wednesday. Also just how good is AEW’s announce team?

With the signing of Paul Wight to AEW, we discuss the differences in how they are using veterans as opposed to what WWE does. 

All this along with all the latest pro wrestling news as well as your viewer questions.

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Join the Mat Men NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day watch along tonight

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Live and free on our YouTube channel tonight, join the Mat Men (Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian) for the NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day watch along, starting at 6:30 PM Eastern/3:30 PM Pacific.

Also, we are giving away four free one month WrestlingObserver.com online subscriptions during the show. Join our Discord for your chance to win!

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Mat Men: AEW and NJPW are working together

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Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich have a lot of news to discuss!

The Royal Rumble was this past Sunday and Edge is your men’s Rumble winner. The big question now is who his opponent will be at Wrestlemania 37. Additionally, who from previous eras could work in today’s environment?

Bianca Belair was the eomen’s Rumble winner and all signs are pointing to a match with Sasha Banks at Wrestlemania.

Last night on AEW TV, we saw NJPW star KENTA debut and attack John Moxley. Is this the beginning of AEW and NJPW working together? The answer is yes and we have all the details, including what possibly happens with ROH.

Speaking of NJPW They have announced that they are bringing their product to The Roku Channel. How does this change pro wrestling TV in North America and is there more news to come?

Also, Edge made his debut on NXT TV to hint at a possible challenge for the NXT title. Will this happen? We also discuss the departure of Lars Sullivan, NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day, and your mailbag questions.

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