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Five Star Match Game

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On the Five Star Match Game, host Joe Gagne leads two contestants through a grueling game of wrestling trivia, with each episode centered around a common theme!

This podcast is a member of the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network.

Learn more about the Voices of Wrestling Podcast Network at voicesofwrestling.com.

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Episodes

5 Star Match Game #42: AEW redux

The Five Star Match Game returns, and we're so excited we just can't hide it, because we are returning to the land of All Elite Wrestling! Matt Feuerstein (@mayorMGF), Erin Quinn (MsErinQuinn), and Andy Napier (@napdaddy33) battle through a collision of Elite trivia! Who goes all out and builds their trivia dynasty? Tune in and find out! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Feb 25, 202541 min

5 Star Match Game #41: 2024

The Five Star Match Game returns for our fourth annual year in review show, covering wresting events from around the world in the past 12 months. And we have a power panel as Alan Counihan, Mike Spears, and Case Lowe field questions about WWE, AEW, Japan, Mexico, and more! Questions are answered, grievances are aired, and a great time is had by all. Happy New Year! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Dec 30, 202452 min

5 Star Match Game #40: SID

The Five Star Match Game returns as we pay tribute to the life and times of Sid Eudy. And there is no better collection of contestants than the crew of Center Stage Chronicles, as Rob Naylor (@NINaylor), Kris Zellner (@KrisZellner), and Charles (@pwoloss) handle trivia from all facets of Sid's nomadic career. No softball questions here! Listen now and find out who is the master and ruler of the trivia world! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Oct 14, 202450 min

5 Star Match Game #39: Ring of Honor redux

The Five Star Match Game is back as we return to Ring of Honor, focusing on the glory years of 2002-2008! And joining us on this journey is Jesse Collings (@jessecollings), Sean Sedor (@SASedor2994) and Robin Reid as they engage in their own Survival of the Fittest to see who reigns supreme! You'll be slapping the nearest barricade in excitement! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Sep 16, 202456 min

5 Star Match Game #38: The Life & Times of Mick Foley

The Five Star Match Game returns as we pay tribute to the career of the hardcore legend himself, Mick Foley! We cover it all, from WCW to ECW to the WWF and all points in between, from deathmatch tournaments to classic promos. And we have a super panel of guests: returning favorites Joe Sposto (@NotJoeSposto), Rob Naylor (@NINaylor) and first time guest Charles (pwoloss)! A tremendous show! BANG BANG Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Jul 10, 202442 min

5 Star Match Game #37: 2000's Puro

The Five Star Match Game returns welcomes two first time guests, Mike Sempervive (@sempervive) and Dr. Keith Lipinski (@KeithLipinski) along with returning favorite Case Lowe (@_InYourCase) to cover a bevy of questions covering New Japan, All Japan, NOAH, and so much more (plus a little MMA)! Lots of great trivia and big laughs, this show is a can't miss! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

May 06, 20241 hr 5 min

5 Star Match Game #36: Sting

The Five Star Match Game returns with a special episode paying tribute to the retiring legend himself, Sting! Andrew Rich (@AndrewTRich), Lee Malone (@WCWThunderPod) and Andrew Sinclair (@AMSinclair97) answer trivia about Sting spanning decades - this one goes back to UWF all the way to AEW with stops in WCW, TNA, and even Japan. A must listen show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Feb 27, 202441 min

5 Star Match Game #35: 2023

The Five Star Match Game returns with our annual year in review show, as Alan Counihan (@Alan4L), Mike Spears (@fujiiheya) & Case Lowe (@_InYourCase) return to field trivia from all spectrums of wrestling, including WWE, AEW, Japan, Lucha, and much much more. Grievances are aired, laughs are had, and the winner ends up really despondent. An incredible way to end your 2023! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Dec 29, 202352 min

5 Star Match Game #34: Ruthless Aggression!

The Five Star Match Game returns with a special show dedicated to the Ruthless Aggression era of the WWE! The Boys of Summer themselves, Justin Shapiro (@jmshapyro), Matt Feuerstein (@mayorMGF) and Trevor Dame (@TrevorDame) return to answer questions about an incredibly bonkers period in WWE history. Who wins the million dollar prize? Who has elevated liver enzymes? Who gets buried in a concrete crypt? (None of the above occurs). Tune in and find out! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle....

Aug 15, 202344 min

5 Star Match Game #33: Bret "The Hitman" Hart

The Five Star Match Game returns with a special show dedicated to Bret "The Hitman" Hart. Our power panel of Alan Counihan (Alan4L), Lee Malone (@WCWThunderPod), and Griffin Peltier (@Hollywd12) field a series of questions about Bret's career from Stampede to WCW. Who will be the best there is, the nest there was, and the best there ever will be (at trivia)? Who gets SCREWED by difficult questions? Who are you to doubt this will be a great show? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fi...

Jul 05, 202345 min

5 Star Match Game #32: WCW Monday Nitro

The mighty Five Star Match Game returns with an episode dedicated to WCW Monday Nitro! Our power panel of Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno), Lee Malone (@WCWThunderPod) & Joey O'Doherty show where the real big boys play by taking on 5 rounds of WCW super trivia! Everyone struggles a bit with geography though. Listen and have your own Nitro party! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Feb 28, 202336 min

5 Star Match Game #31: 2022

You lived it, now answer trivia about it! The Five Star Match Game returns with a show dedicated to the year of 2022 - that means questions about WWE, AEW, Japan, Lucha, and more! And we've assembled a powerhouse panel of Alan Counihan (@Alan4L), Mike Spears (@fujiiheya) and Case Lowe (@_InYourCase)! There's a lot of trash talk. No, a lot. This is a rollercoaster ride of an episode, don't you dare miss it! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Dec 27, 20221 hr 10 min

5 Star Match Game #30: In Your House!

The Five Star Match Game returns with a show dedicated to the WWF In Your House shows! Our power panel of Fred Morlan, Jon Hernandez, & Joey O'Doherty field questions about Hogpen matches, Hell in a Cell, Flag matches, and so much more. Savio Vega comes up a lot. Like, a lot. Don't you dare miss this one! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations

Oct 31, 202256 min

5 Star Match Game #29: 90s Puroresu!

The Five Star Match Game returns as this show doesn't just cover one company or one year, but Japanese wrestling as a whole for the 1990s! Our powerhouse panel of JoJo Remy (@jojo_runs), Gerard Di Trolio (@EmeraldFlowShow), and Daniel Makabe (@danielmakabe) field questions on All Japan, New Japan, FMW, Joshi, and many more! Who emerges triumphant? Tune in to find out! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Sep 27, 202231 min

5 Star Match Game #28: The Great American Bash!

The Five Star Match Game returns with a look at WCW's Summer Tradition, the Great American Bash! We're joined by Joe Sposto (@JoeSposto), Erin Quinn (@MsErinQuinn) and Rob Naylor (@NINaylor) as we take a trip through the heights of the NWA through to the most WCW nonsense. Who pays the Price For Freedom? Tune in and find out! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations

Aug 16, 202244 min

5 Star Match Game #27: King of the Ring

The Five Star Match Game returns with a show dedicated to the WWF/E's longtime tournament, the King of the Ring! This one cover the KOTR in all its phases, from house shows to PPV to whatever it is they do now! And there's only one panel equipped to deal with such a decade-spanning topic - Justin Shapiro (@jmshapyro), Matt Feuerstein (@MayorMGF), and Trevor Dame (@TrevorDame). Who will be crowned the King of Trivia? Tune in to find out! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-m...

May 24, 202244 min

5 Star Match Game #26: 2000s Independents!

Journey with us to the glory days of independent wrestling, as an all-star panel of Travis McNeill (@hashtagtavisty), Tom Green (@notthattomgreen) and Kevin Ford (@kford13) answer trivia about indie wrestling from 2000-2009. No stone is left unturned here, as they have to field questions about ROH, PWG, CZW, Chikara, IWA-MS, JAPW, and many more! Who will emerge as the King of the Independents? Don't you dare miss it! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Apr 12, 202239 min

5 Star Match Game #25: 2021!

You lived it, now answer trivia on it! Yes, 2021 is the subject of this episode, meaning if it happened in the last 12 months, it's fair game. AEW, WWE, puro, lucha - we cover it all! And we have a powerhouse panel on hand - Alan Counihan (@alan4L), Case Lowe (@_InYourCase) and Joe Lanza are on hand to field questions from every corner of the globe. Everyone also buries a wrestling company for some reason. Don't you dare miss it! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-ga...

Dec 28, 20211 hr 2 min

5 Star Match Game #24: Saturday Night's Main Event!

Crank up Animotion, check the TV guide, and set the VCR because the 5 Star Match Game returns, and this time we're covering Saturday Night's Main Event (and we're throwing in The Main Event for good measure!). Returning guests Mike Falcone (@mikevsphilly), Joe Sposto (@JoeSposto) and Rob Naylor (@NINaylor) navigate a minefield of trivia concerning Zeus, Pete Doherty, Oktoberfest, & even Billy Ocean! Don't you dare miss it! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/...

Nov 23, 202142 min

5 Star Match Game #23: TNA!

The 5 Star Match Game returns, and this time TNA stands for Trivia Needs Answers! We're joined by the power panel of Andrew Rich (@AndrewTRich), Fred Morlan (@flagrantstats), and Ed Kody (@PodVanEd) for five rounds about the first 9 years of Total Nonstop Action. And if that wasn't enough, TNA guru Garrett Kidney (@garrettkidney) guest judges and also participates in a brand new game! Don't you dare miss it! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Oct 20, 202142 min

5 Star Match Game #22: Clash of the Champions!

The 5 Star Match Game returns with a show dedicated to the Clash of the Champions! And what a clash we have, as our panel of contestants from the Starrcade episode return, as David Bixenspan (@davidbix) , Kris Zellner (@kriszellner) and Rob Nayor (@robnaylor) collide in 5 rounds of trivia about the beloved NWA/WCW specials. Another show that comes right down to the wire! Don't you dare miss it! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Aug 04, 202155 min

5 Star Match Game #21: All Elite Wrestling

The 5 Star Match Game is back with a blockbuster show about AEW! And we're joined by the Everything Elite podcast crew, as Aaron (@aaronlikethecar), Mike (@fujiiheya), and Nate (@epitasis) collide in five rounds of dynamite (get it?) trivia with lots of laughs and trash talk. Who emerges the victor? Is there a Hook question? (Yes) Also features some discussion of the television show Bosch for some reason. Don't you dare miss it! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-gam...

Apr 28, 202153 min

5 Star Match Game #20: February Vacation!

The 5 Star Match Game returns with not one, but TWO show topics! It's February, and you know what that means: SuperBrawl and No Way Out (and some In Your Houses)! Contestants Tom Green (@notthattomgreen), Erin Quinn (@mserinquinn), and former champion Joe Sposto (@JoeSposto) tackle nWo turns, cage matches aplenty, and much more in 5 rounds of pulse pounding trivia! Don't miss this one! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Feb 24, 202140 min

5 Star Match Game #19: Starrcade!

The 5 Star Match Game returns with an episode dedicated to all 18 Starrcade events! And what a panel we have, as David Bixenspan (@davidbix), Kris Zellner (@KrisZellner), and Rob Naylor (@NINaylor) collide to determine who will win this Battlebowl of Trivia. There is some incredible drama here, do not miss this one! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations

Dec 30, 202046 min

5 Star Match Game #18: Survivor Series 1987-2005

The 5 Star Match Game is back with a whole show dedicated to Survivor Series 1987-2005 (the only years anyone remembers). Guests Justin Shapiro (@jmshapyro), Matt Fauerstein (@mayorMGF), and Trevor Dame (@TrevorDame) tackle team based trivia in the ultimate quest to survive (a wrestling quiz show). Trevor has a rough go of it. Also, Matt's dad met KENTA. Pull up a seat at the table with us! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Nov 18, 202053 min

5 Star Match Game #17: Halloween Havoc

Things are getting spooooky on the 5 Star Match Game as returning contestants Mike Falcone (@mikevsphilly), Joe Sposto (@joesposto) and Rob Naylor (@NINaylor) tackle five rounds of trivia on one of WCW's signature shows! Creatures, phantoms, Chamber of Horrors, Spun Wheels, and Mr. T, this one's got it all! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations

Oct 28, 202049 min

5 Star Match Game #16: The SummerSlam

The 5 Star Match Game returns with a show dedicated the SummerSlam! Joe rounds up the boys of Summer, Matt Fauerstein (@mayorMGF), Justn Shapiro (@jmshapyro), & Trevor Dame (@TrevorDame) for another fun filled episode of laughs, tricky trivia, and genuine drama. Trevor also gets possessed by the Fiend at one point. Somehow this goes an hour. The perfect way to get pumped for the Biggest Party of the Summer! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations...

Aug 19, 202055 min

5 Star Match Game #15: 2010's WWE

The 5 Star Match Game returns with a show dedicated to WWE in the 2010s, as contestants Andrew Rich (@AndrewTRich), Sean Sedor (@SASedor2994), and Paul (@Darth_Dragon) run the trivia gamut for an, uh, memorable decade of the fed! It's all here, from Raw guest hosts to terrible skits, and another game that comes down to the wire! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations

Jul 08, 202039 min

5 Star Match Game #14: Pro Wrestling NOAH

The 5 Star Match Game returns with a show dedicated to Pro Wrestling NOAH, as Joe Gagne takes contestants Alan Counihan (@Alan4L), Joey Bay (@joey_bay), and JoJo Remy (@jojo_runs) through a true global honored competition over the last 20 years of NOAH! Another great competition that comes down to the wire! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/five-star-match-game/donations

May 19, 202038 min

5 Star Match Game #13: WrestleMania

WrestleMania is still going on, and so is the 5 Star Match Game! We are back with our second round of Mania trivia, and we’re joined by returning champion Matt Fauerstein (@mayormgf), returning non-champion Justin Shapiro (@jmshapyro) and new contestant Trevor Dame (@TrevorDame) as we head through trivia covering all 35 Manias! Matt breaks the system! Justin names names! Trevor is also here! You can’t be at Mania, but you can always join us at the 5 Star Match Game! Support this podcast at — htt...

Mar 30, 202044 min
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