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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: Big changes for WWE, NXT, and AEW

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Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back with all this week’s pro wrestling news, rumors, and opinions.

WWE was at MSG on Friday — and so were we! We break down our really awesome experience with the WWE crew. 

Big E won the WWE Championship on Monday by cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Bobby Lashley, and this begins a new era for Big E in the WWE. We go into detail on how this came about and what the plan is moving forward

NXT 2.0 launched this Tuesday with all-new personalities and a new look. We also crowned a new NXT Champion. Will this be a positive change for NXT and WWE?

AEW Dynamite took place in Newark, New Jersey and felt like a go-home show for the big Arthur Ashe Stadium show next week. We have all the results and we preview next week’s show that we will be live for.  

All this and more on this week’s episode of Mat Men!

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Mat Men Podcast: Summer of pro wrestling

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On a Tuesday edition of Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are getting ready for their WWE SummerSlam Vegas trip and we have all the latest news and rumors going into this blockbuster event on Saturday night.

Some of the other topics from the show:

  • We cover the latest NXT rumors and break down facts from fiction.
  • AEW Rampage debuted last Friday with a major title change. How will it do this week with the expected return of CM Punk to pro wrestling? How will he debut and who will he feud with first?
  • We discuss Ric Flair’s appearance at TripleMania with Andrade El Idolo.
  • We also talk everything from the New Japan Resurgence show including Rich being a big fanboy for Will Osprey and Tanahashi wrestling on U.S. soil.  

All this and much more along with your mailbag questions on today’s show! Click below to listen or watch the show on YouTube.

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Mat Men: WWE cuts keep coming

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Today on Mat Men we all realize Andrew can’t take off anymore! We have a jammed-packed show with the recent NXT cuts. Some of the names will surprise you. Will there be more cuts? Andrew has the latest! 

Adam Cole’s contract has expired and WWE is having some trouble signing him. Will he stay or leave WWE?  Bray Wyatt was released this past week, and it shocked the wrestling world. The reason given was budget cuts, but is that the truth? 

AEW Dynamite this week may have been their weakest show in some time, but it was still a noteworthy show as they continued the build to All Out. 

We have all this and much more on this episode of Mat Men, including an extended question segment. 

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Mat Men Podcast: The end of the WWE ThunderDome era

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On the Tuesday edition of Mat Men, Andrew and Rich break down all things pro wrestling.

  • Paul Orndorff passed away at the age of 71 and we discuss his career and impact on the game. Just how important was he to Hulk Hogan’s successs and why was he so underrated?
  • Monday marked the final WWE Raw from the ThunderDome and the pandemic era has finally come to an end. There were things that worked and others that didn’t, so we discuss those. 
  • Bayley got injured doing mandatory training and will be out for a while. Was that training necessary? 
  • With WWE Money in the Bank this Sunday, we give predictions and speculate on if there will be any surprises.

Plus AEW All Out is a sellout, ROH has a new World Champion, there’s a big Impact World title match coming up and a lot more! We also answer your mailbag questions and celebrate Rich’s 40th birthday! 

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Mat Men: Malakai Black is All Elite

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Today on Mat Men, the guys are back with some big stories after a week off.

With this past Tuesday being the 25th Anniversary of the nWo, we take a look back at how that one moment changed the business and what it might have looked like if the nWo never formed.

Malakai Black is All Elite and we were all surprised! With the recent releases from WWE, AEW is starting to really stack their roster up. Who else could be next? We discuss.

We also break down NXT Great American Bash, including the return of Tegan Nox and the mixed reactions of Hit Row’s performance. We also talk SmackDown and Raw highlights and ratings. Are things getting better with live crowds coming back? 

Plus, we discuss Jimmy Uso’s recent DUI arrest, answer all of your mailbag questions, and much more.

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Mat Men: Hot Wrestling Summer

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Note: This show was recorded prior to Friday’s WWE releases.

Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich are back with all of this week’s pro wrestling news, rumors and results!

HIAC was this past Sunday and we got to see four matches over the course of three shows. Why did WWE Hell in a Cell matches on SmackDown and Raw? Is it time to retire the Hell in a cell concept for a while?

As we get closer to having live crowds at WWE shows we are starting to see how things will play out in the coming months. According to sources, WWE will be running MSG on Friday, September 10 and this has many AEW fans upset. We have all the latest.

Also, there is a big AEW Dynamite episode tomorrow night with a much larger live audience. How will this show go? Plus, the possibility of Brock Lesnar returning, Goldberg rumors, we answer your mailbag questions, and much more on today’s show.

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Mat Men Podcast: WWE all in for SummerSlam in Las Vegas

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

  • WWE has announced the location for SummerSlam and it will be in Las Vegas. Andrew has all the details on what went on and how WWE finally settled on Las Vegas. Will they be able to overcome the lack of interest in the product by making this show as big as possible?
  • On NXT, Ted DiBiase revealed the Million Dollar Championship as the prize for the ladder match between Cameron Grimes and LA Knight at TakeOver: In Your House. We discuss why these old-timers like DiBiase are helping to freshen up the product without burying new talent.
  • AEW ratings have taken a hit over the past two weeks, but is it as bad as it seems?
  • Shingo Takagi is the new IWGP World Champion, but ow long will he hold the title and who will his next challengers be?

Hear all this and a lot more, along with an extended viewer mailbag on the Thursday Mat Men.

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Mat Men Podcast: WWE SummerSlam in Las Vegas, Cena’s apology

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Today on Mat Men, Rich and Andrew are back with some big stories.

  • WWE SummerSlam returns to Las Vegas this August and we have some big news surrounding it.
  • John Cena had to post an apology video to China for referring to Taiwan as a country. How will this impact WWE and his current plans?
  • WWE has released their traveling schedule and tickets have been selling. How does this compare to pre-pandemic numbers?
  • WWE is also restructuring its business side, which means more firings to many in the digital department. We have thought about why this might be happening. 
  • AEW Double or Nothing is this Sunday, so we preview the card and give our predictions. Also, how will the full capacity crowd react and who will be over and who won’t be? 

Plus, we talk NXT TV, AEW on Friday, answer your mailbag questions, and much more. Watch below or click below for the podcast version.

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Mat Men podcast: Fans back in July at MITB, AEW on TBS, more

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

WWE will be bringing fans back in July. Will it improve the product? Money in the Bank will be in front of a live audience in July and WWE might have a surprise up their sleeve. 

Several on-air talent were release from NXT, including a controversial referee. AEW announced that it will be moving Dynamite to TBS in 2022 along with adding a second one-hour show. How will this move impact the brand?

NJPW announced early this morning that Will Ospreay suffered a neck injury and has vacated IWGP World Heavyweight title. What’s the next step for NJPW?

We also discuss all the fallout from WrestleMania Backlash — and yes that does include zombies. All this and more, plus your viewer questions.

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Mat Men podcast: It was Blood & Guts

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Today on Mat Men, Andrew and Rich discuss all of this week’s pro wrestling news.

We finally got to see AEW put on their long-awaited Blood & Guts match on Wednesday’s Dynamite.Did it live up to the expectations? A lot of people have been critical of AEW with big gimmick matches falling short when it comes to the finish. Do you think this is a fair criticism? The guys break it down.

Daniel Bryan’s contract with WWE has expired and there is a lot of speculation as to where he will be going. Can we see him in AEW or NJPW?

We also discuss Eva Marie being back on Raw, Double or Nothing going full capacity, and much more!

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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: Did Stand & Deliver night one deliver?

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We continue our WrestleMania week coverage with another episode of Mat Men! Today Andrew and Rich discuss last night’s NXT Takeover: Stand and Deliver. Did it actually deliver? The answer is yes! We have all the latest results and breakdown everything that happened

We also discuss last night’s AEW Dynamite. Did they compete on a show level? The Young Bucks turned on Moxley, but did it make sense? We also preview tonight’s Takeover Stand and Deliver night 2 card along with all the latest news, rumors, and viewer questions. 

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