Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun begin this episode by discussing the end of Friday’s ‘SmackDown’ episode with the Bloodline, Cody Rhodes/Randy Orton and what should be the time that Roman Reigns makes his return to WWE TV (03:50). The crew then discuss other items from ‘SmackDown’ including BBL Bayley, Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton along with Carmelo Hayes really finding his footing on the main roster (19:24). Other topics include: Natalya re-signing with WWE (33:00) Eshaun gives his thoughts on last w...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 150
Matt and Rhodesia begin this episode by discussing Rhea Ripley’s return to WWE TV and have the conversation surrounding side chicks and who’s really the heels and babyface when it comes to Rhea, Liv Morgan, and Dom Mysterio (04:10). Other topics include: Babyface Damage CTRL & the rumor of new mid-card woman titles (24:36) Stephanie Vaquer heading to WWE (29:36) Seth Rollins/CM Punk segment from “WWE RAW” (34:32) Where John Cena ranks among the WWE all time greats (40:56) The latest from Gun...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 149
The gang gets together right after ‘WWE Money In The Bank’ to discuss the show that saw some interesting and even controversial finishes. They get into John Cena announcing his retirement, all the big storylines and winners from the show along with thoughts on the WrestleMania doc that dropped last Wednesday, enjoy! Connect With Us! Twitter: @ThatsFNW IG:@ThatsFNW YouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 148
Matt, Rhodesia, and E start this episode by discussing the incredible ending to ‘SmackDown’ with The Bloodline/Paul Heyman and what’s next for all parties involved (06:40). WWE used Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton perfectly on Friday (27:16), week 2 of the Bo Dallas & Uncle Howdy videos (30:52), the Chad Gable/Otis storyline (36:30), the Wyatt Sicks vs The Bloodline (39:23), Zelina Vega and Liv Morgan’s strong Monday night (41:52), Finn Balor & Damian Priest heating up their potentia...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 147
Matt begins this episode by asking Rhodesia and Eshaun who their #1 draft pick in pro wrestling would be (00:47) before giving their condolences to the Anoa’i family as Sika Anoa’i passed away on Tuesday (00:47). Rhodesia follows up on the Penta and Shane McMahon stories surrounding AEW(14:09), what AEW can do to become a hot brand again (19:10), ’WWE RAW’ thoughts including the incredible Bo Dallas promo, where the Liv Morgan/Judgement Day story is heading, Bron Breakker winning the IC title, a...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 146
In this super sized episode, Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun discuss the awesome ‘SmackDown’ show this past Friday from Chicago as Matt & Rhodesia was in the building for it (13:17). They talk about all the segments including how it came across on TV and how it was being there live in AllState Arena. Rhodesia looks to have shown her true feelings about Cody Rhodes as the guys hold her feet to the fire and she responds (01:09:50) before moving to some AEW talk surrounding the comparisons with Swer...
Jun 24, 2024•2 hr 16 min
Happy Juneteenth! Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun begin this episode by discussing The Wyatt Sick6 debut on ‘WWE RAW’ this past Monday and what they thought about it (03:47), which wrestler most resembles the Boston Celtics (12:53), Drew McIntyre quitting and where that leaves his storyline with CM Punk (18:54), Seth Rollins surprise return and challenging Damian Priest for the world title (28:36), and Liv Morgan’s current role as women’s champion (31:03). The also talk Karrion Kross still doing God’...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 144
The TFW crew break down WWE’s latest PLE offering like only they can and discuss the big stories coming out of the show from Scotland! They also discuss Father’s Day, The Rock’s latest comments on WrestleMania 41, the potential of seeing The Hardy’s back in WWE, + more! Connect With Us! Twitter: @ThatsFNW IG:@ThatsFNW YouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 143
Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun begin this episode by talking about the Liv Morgan/Dom Mysterio segment from ‘WWE RAW’(3:00) before discussing Ricochet’s night on Monday and if that was the last we’ve seen of him on WWE TV (10:44), and a listener question surrounding wanting to see Dom and Rey Mysterio back together (31:40). The crew then discusses what’s next for Damage CTRL (35:50), hardcore fans responses to super popular babyfaces (38:36), excitement levels for Uncle Howdy’s return (47:08), NXT t...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 142
Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun begin the pod by talking ‘Bad Boys Ride Or Die’ and what 2 wrestlers they would want to see in an action comedy (00:17) before getting into the news of Ricochet giving notice to WWE as he’s planning on leaving this summer (05:28). They also discuss Penta’s AEW’s contract situation and updates on Natalya and Chad Gable (15:45). Solo Sikoa gave out names on ‘SmackDown’ this week and the crew discusses that along with how they feel Bloodline 2.0 is currently doing and the...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 141
Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun have another fun episode for you all as they begin with discussing Liv Morgan and if she’s actually a heel (3:00) before talking what percentage of men would not take the bait with Liv if they were Dominic Mysterio (10:15) before discussing ‘WWE RAW’ from this past week including the production, Jey Uso declaring for the MITB match, the LWO needing to break up, Bron Breakker, and more (14:43). Other topics include: Rhodesia’s thoughts on watching NXT live compared to A...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 140
The TFW fam start off this episode by discussing their new podcast schedule (02:00) what Vince McMahon’s hit percentage was with making great characters (05:25), Matt gets to why weekly AEW TV isn’t for him right now with Rhodesia and Eshaun reaction (12:44), while discussing who are the Saved By The Bell characters on NXT (22:06). Eshaun asks what the top 3 weekly shows are for a new wrestling fan (31:40), more Chad Gable/Otis talk (42:40), Rhodesia’s love for WOW (47:22), the AJ Styles fake re...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 139
Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun start this episode with another edition of “TTT” (00:20) before discussing Becky Lynch’s Monday night and what’s next for “The Man” (12:04). The crew then talk if Damian Priest is a good or bad promo (35:58), Karrion Kross doing his best to make The New Day interesting again (45:43), Chad Gable’s heel work thus far and the story with Sami Zayn and Otis, (01:00:00), Bron Breakker (01:08:27), NXT and TNA collaborating (01:10:40), Natalya’s contract is coming up and she’s...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 138
Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun get together on this Memorial Day holiday and discuss the wild weekend of wrestling action with AEW’s Double or Nothing and WWE’s King and Queen of The Ring! Connect With Us! Twitter: @ThatsFNW IG:@ThatsFNW YouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling
May 27, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 137
Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun kick this episode off by discussing Sexyy Red being advertised for NXT next week and what her and E have in common (00:15). The crew then get into the latest information out surrounding how the pivot started for Cody Rhodes/The Rock/Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 40 and if Cody’s actions were intentional (06:05), highlights from ‘WWE RAW’ this week including the King & Queen of the Ring matches, Bron Breakker, and what to do with Jey Uso (22:29), the list of injurie...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 136
The TFW gang kick off this episode with talking Liv Morgan’s arrest video that surfaced online this past week and what would they not want people seeing due to embarrassment (00:15) before discussing the Tiffany Stratton IG video controversy (05:00) along with this past week’s ‘SmackDown’ episode including Tiffany Stratton vs Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill’s usage in the Queen Of The Ring tourney, LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, the potential King Of The Ring final being Jey Uso vs Tama Tanga, and Cody R...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 135
The TFW pod kicks off this episode with talking Red Lobster potentially closing their doors for good and who’s the Cheddar Bay Biscuits of pro wrestling (00:15). They then discuss the reaction from fans with Jey Uso beating Ilya Dragunov on “WWE RAW” this past Monday (07:18), Lyra Valerie’s quick rise (16:21), and Matt figures out the “Def Rebel Code” (19:10). The trio then discuss if it’s time for The New Day to break up (20:39), the next chapter in the Chad Gable/Alpha Academy story (31:37), C...
May 15, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 134
On this Mother’s Day weekend episode of the TFW podcast, Matt, Rhodesia & Eshaun start by discussing if Cody Rhodes will and can turn heel at some point in this run (00:13) before discussing King and Queen of the Ring and Money in the Bank (06:39). Solo Sikoa said he’s received a message from Roman Reigns and the trio gives more Bloodline thoughts(38:17) and Cody Rhodes vs Logan Paul (55:29). Kenny Omega stated he’s getting ready to have surgery (01:05:52), the positives and negatives of AEW...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 133
On this episode of the TFW podcast, Matt, Rhodesia & Eshaun start by talking Ric Flair making headlines for a video of him in a restaurant along with him saying he had a heart attack in his last match back in 2022 (00:15). WWE RAW saw the beginning of the King and Queen of the Ring the trio discuss thoughts from the 1st set of matches, CM Punk’s promo, Damage CTRL, Sami Zayn, Liv Morgan, and more(14:52). The Wyatt 6 group looks to be coming to WWE and they talk thoughts on who’s included (47...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 132
On this episode of the TFW podcast, Matt, Rhodesia & Eshaun discuss what was setup to be a throwaway, B level PLE but turned out to be a special show because of the incredible crowd, WWE Backlash! They rundown the show and give their thoughts on everything that went down in France (03:00). The trio then discuss AEW and The Elite storyline where we saw the return of Kenny Omega on this past week’s Dynamite (01:13:58). They also hit on other topics throughout the show, lock in and enjoy! Conne...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 131
Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun start this episode by talking the WWE Draft and a couple of ideas that could make it better for next year (00:49). The trio then discuss some dating items and how Eshaun’s wedding anniversary dinner went (14:04), before discussing G-Unit vs Cash Money (19:58). Drew McIntyre re-signed to WWE announced by The Rock and news on how he allegedly acts on movie sets hits headlines (25:10), the latest addition of “Terry’s Tall Tales” (28:12), listener questions (31:12), Tony K...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 130
Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun start this episode by talking Tony Khan’s genius…. and not so genius moment over the NFL Draft weekend (00:18) before discussing E’s wedding anniversary (08:30). WWE gave us a bunch of nothing on “SmackDown” for the draft (11:04), Carmelo Hayes was drafted in the 1st round and had another “good showing” against Cody Rhodes (19:08), and AJ Styles mentioning Dusty Rhodes (22:05). Other topics include: Jey Uso saying his and Jimmy’s match time was cut at WrestleMania (26:...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 129
Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun start this episode by talking the U.S. getting rid of no compete clauses and Finn Balor re-signing with WWE (00:13). They then discuss AEW Dynasty and the masterpiece of a match between Bryan Danielson and Will Ospreay, the direction they’re going with Mercedes Mone, Swerve Strickland’s title win and the response online due to his prior actions, Jack Perry’s return to AEW, and Matt’s love/hate relationship with the company (12:22). Other topics include: Who has the bes...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 2Ep. 128
On this “better late than never because the recording platform can’t get it together” episode of the TFW pod, Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun discuss them doing their AEW Dynasty preview an episode too early, how it didn’t really change their excitement level on the PPV, and how they compare AEW to the independent wrestling scene in the most respectful way possible. (05:13) Other topics include: The Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga Bloodline 2.0 (24:45) The Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes WrestleMania 39 finish...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 127
On this episode of the TFW pod, Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun start by reacting to Hulk Hogan’s latest lie (00:13) before discussing Rhea Ripley being forced to relinquish the woman’s title due to injury. Should they have given more explanation surrounding it, how long should a title holder be given to come back from injury before being stripped, and who’s should be the next “WWE RAW” woman’s champion? (06:26) Other topics include: Chad Gable’s heel turn (30:24) Is everyone positioned correctly in ...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 126
On this episode of the TFW pod, Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun start by discussing the hostile takeover of the Bloodline by Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga on “WWE SmackDown” (02:53). Who’s calling the shots? What could we see from a babyface Roman Reigns in this story? The trio deep dive the possibilities like only they can! Other topics include: Who they are most excited to see Roman Reigns feud with first (28:35) Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill officially becoming a tag team (37:58) Uncle Howdy’s arri...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 125
On this episode of the TFW pod, Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun put a bow on what will go down as one of the best nights in wrestling history, WrestleMania 40! They begin by discussing the solar eclipse and Matt asks a multiple choice question involving what’s most likely to be happening in wrestling the next time we see the eclipse in 2044 (00:19). After having a few days to digest everything that happened on WrestleMania night 1 & 2, the trio takes a deeper look into how it made them feel, why ...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 124
Cody Rhodes finally finishes the story! Join Matt, Rhodesia, Eshaun, and Brandon as they discuss night 2 of WrestleMania and that incredible finish to the main event that we’ll never forget. Connect With Us! Twitter: @ThatsFNW IG:@ThatsFNW YouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Matt, Rhodesia, Eshaun, and Brandon get together just minutes after the show and discuss all the big matches and stories coming out of WrestleMania Saturday including The Rock and Roman Reigns beating Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins and what that probably means for WrestleMania Sunday, the awesome Sami Zayn and Gunther presentation and match, and everything in between. Join us live immediately after WrestleMania Sunday on Twitter or YouTube and be apart of the show! Twitter: @ThatsFNW YouTube: That...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 122
On this episode of the TFW pod, Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun are joined by Brandon and they begin the show by discussing CM Punk’s interview with Ariel Helwani from this past Monday (02:44). They then talk the Roman Reigns documentary, how it was produced, and what it might mean for Sunday’s match against Cody Rhodes (50:32). Prediction time! The crew starts by talking NXT Stand & Deliver (01:05:34) before moving to the biggest weekend of the year, WrestleMania 40! (01:21:37) Strap in, this is...
Apr 03, 2024•2 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 121
