On this episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling podcast, SmackDown closed with a shocker as Roman Reigns aligned himself with Paul Heyman. Days prior to the Payback pay-per-view on Sunday, what is Reigns doing and why, of all people, Heyman? We have some theories. We'll also talk the rest of the SmackDown show, the disaster that was Monday's episode of Raw and a few news items, including Kenny Omega getting caught on the ThunderDome screen Friday evening.
Aug 29, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 60
On this edition of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, we talk Matt Cardona's AEW debut, his new contract and SmackDown's strange Fiend attack. The former WWE Superstar known as Zack Ryder is now in AEW. But, for how long? There are some interesting terms to his contract that mean he might not be around all that long. After touching on AEW, we look at a very interesting episode of SmackDown that included a singles push for Big E, title matches and one of the best closes to a blue brand show in...
Aug 01, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 59
On this episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, we look at Extreme Rules and the cinematic-style storylines, plus it was a big week for wrestling with Great American Bash, Fighter Fest, Fight for the Fallen, and Extreme Rules all happening in a matter of 14 days. After looking at the week that was in wrestling, including a big Keith Lee victory to be crowned double champion and a teased Kenny Omega heel turn, Brandon and Jim break down the Extreme Rules card and make their predictions. ...
Jul 18, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 58
On this week's Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, the first Raw post-Heyman, Backlash review, and is WWE an unsafe work environment? Brandon and Jim pop back in for another podcast episode a little early, this time to talk the past 24 hours in WWE, which, to say the least, have been hectic. There was the news of a positive test case for COVID-19, the first Raw in almost a year without Paul Heyman at the helm, Christian returned, Edge injured and more. Join us as we dissect the Backlash pay-per-vi...
Jun 16, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 57
On this edition of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, Brandon and Jim will revisit their AEW Double Or Nothing predictions while talking about the latest buzz surrounding FTR (The Revival). They'll also break down NXT In Your House slated for Sunday night, make their call and examine any news surrounding the show.
Jun 06, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 56
On this edition of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, we talk AEW's Double or Nothing pay-per-view, news and rumors in WWE, and pay our respects to Shad Gaspard, who passed away at the early age of 39 this week. After sending our respects to the Gaspard family and remember what he and Cryme Tyme brought to the industry of profressional wrestling, the conversation shifted to WWE news, including fallout from Money in the Bank. What will happen now and what about the biggest news that came after...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 55
On this episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling podcast, we talk how Money in the Bank is shaping up, SmackDown hacker news, recent releases and more. Money in the Bank is shaping up nicely and has become an interesting pay-per-view with the first-ever corporate ladder match that will see 12 competitors battle at the same time. How will WWE shoot this? What will the outcomes be? What about the other matches? We'll make our predictions. We also talk more releases in WWE including Cain Velasquez, ...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 54
On the latest episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, Jim and Brandon rate WrestleMania 36 and talk news coming out of the event, cover all the latest on the WWE releases that took over the industry this week and remember legendary announcer Howard Finkel. Going back a few weeks to talk WrestleMania, we discuss the show, the big matches, what news has come out of the event and where everything will go, including rumors about WrestleMania 37. From there, we focus most of the show on the ...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 53
On the latest episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, we'll give our WrestleMania 36 predictions, factoring in the latest rumors. What's going to happen at WrestleMania 36? There are some unique circumstances, unique matches and an unprecedented airing of the show over two nights. How will the COVID-19 virus change things? How will an empyty building change things?
Apr 03, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 52
On this week's episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, WrestleMania 36 has just been thrown into disarray. What's happening with the card? From Roman Reigns pulling himself from the card to The Miz being sick and apparently having heat backstage because he showed up to work anyways, we take a closer look at all the changes that have apparently hit WrestleMania 36 this week. We'll look at SmackDown and how it didn't address hardly any of the rumors and we'll talk other news, including AE...
Mar 29, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 51
On this week's episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling podcast, we'll talk about Rob Gronkowski, WrestleMania, empty arenas and more. This week, there's a lot more news coming regarding WrestleMania 36 and how WWE is approaching the pay-per-view. From an ambitious schedule of tapings to rumors about locations, character changes and venues, there's a lot to discuss. At the same time, the company needs to keep filming footage for Raw and SmackDown episodes leading into this incredibly unique Showc...
Mar 21, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 50
On this week's episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling podcast, we're talking the moves of SmackDown and Raw to WWE PC and WrestleMania 36 news. With the outbreak of COVID-19, the world, along with the wrestling one, is changing. The virus has already seen Raw and SmackDown forced to move their production to the WWE Performance Center and there is all sorts of buzz WrestleMania 36 will have the plug pulled out. What will WWE do if WrestleMania 36 can't go on as expected? How many tv shows will b...
Mar 14, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 49
On this week's episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling podcast, we look at the news in WWE and AEW, plus predict the card for Elimination Chamber. This Sunday is WWE Elimination Chamber and while the card isn't exactly full of main event caliber matches, there are a few bouts that have our attention. Plus, what's going on with some of the biggest news items in the AEW and WWE this week? Jake the Snake Roberts returned to wrestling, this time for AEW and he says the "Darkness" is coming. What doe...
Mar 07, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 48
On this week's episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, Brandon is back to talk Super ShowDown, the build towards WrestleMania 36, AEW's Revolution and more. The wrestling world is talking about Goldberg vs. The Fiend and how the ripple effects of the title change and affecting WrestleMania 36. Jim and Brandon chat in depth about that pay-per-view, how WWE decided to come to the decision and where they go from here. Also, we dissect AEW's Revolution show, the title change there and futur...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 47
On this week's edition of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, we have rumors heading into WrestleMania 36, plus news from Raw and SmackDown. What's going to happen with John Cena and The Undertaker as WWE makes plans for WrestleMania 36? We have updates on both competitors. We also chat Shayna Baszler's odd segment on Raw and Hulk Hogan's appearance on SmackDown, plus we get into news about the WWE being sued by MLW and more.
Feb 17, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 46
On this week's edition of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, we talk Goldberg's return, Sting rumors, Super ShowDown and WrestleMania news. It's been a hectic week for news in WWE and AEW. Starting with an announced return of Goldberg, rumors of Sting coming back, suspension rumors, Brock Lesnar and R-Truth rumors and a WWE stock shareholders call that got everyone talking, there's no shortage of items to cover.
Feb 08, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 45
On this week's episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling podcast, we talk all about the Royal Rumble, what happened, how it shapes WrestleMania 36 and news and rumors coming out of the pay-per-view. Edge is back and that's huge but there were reports he spoke with AEW prior, details on his new deal and what WWE has planned. There is debate brewing behind the scenes in WWE as to what the main event should be at WrestleMania 36 this year. Is it Drew McIntyre versus Brock Lesnar? Is it The Fiend vers...
Jan 31, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 44
On this week's episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, we chat about the Royal Rumble, make predictions and talk a little WWE news. Like a surprise return in WWE, this week's show included a shocking return from former co-host Brandon who was with me to chat all things WWE Royal Rumble. We walked through the card and chatted for an hour without missing a beat. Every match gets predicted, as well as chatting about where things are headed for WrestleMania, plus we talked about how social ...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 43
On this week's edition of the Smart Marks of Wrestling, we discuss news in WWE and AEW, signings, Paige and Triple, and Raw's amazing finish. Raw was a very good show, with surprise segments like R-Truth accidentally confronting Brock Lesnar and Buddy Murphy turning towards the Monday Night Messiah and joining AOP and Seth Rollins group. Will there be more to follow?
Jan 16, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 43
On this week's episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling podcast, the Royal Rumble is starting to take shape, plus AEW news and rumors. Jim runs you through all the latest news, rumors and interesting stories in AEW and WWE this week including talk about Chris Jericho. He conducted an interview with a special guest, was not named wrestler of the year and Kurt Angle shared an intriguing tidbit about his history as Undisputed Champion. I also take a look at a twist for Bray Wyatt's character, Brock ...
Jan 11, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Welcome to Season 2 of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast and episode 40. This week, we break down news and rumors in WWE and AEW as 2020 starts. Starting with the news, Jim chats everything that has gone on over New Year's including rumors and reports in WWE and AEW. From the chaotic wedding on Raw to the early planning of the Royal Rumble. There's news on AJ Styles, the Usos, The Miz, Rusev and more. Plus, could Chris Jericho actually return to WWE? He comments.
Jan 06, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 40
On this week's edition of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, we chat news in WWE and AEW plus talk the moments of 2019 and the past decade. What was your moment of 2019? Jim hosts the show this week and reveals his favorite moment in 2019 plus his worst. Take a listen and see if you agree or not. Plus in the news this week, there is more coming out of Raw, changes to AEW including a new hire, a new manager and more. WWE is getting set for the road to WrestleMania which goes through the Royal ...
Dec 30, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 39
On this episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, Jim breaks down every major news and rumors item in AEW and WWE heading into Christmas. And, there's a lot of them. It's been two weeks since the latest podcast but there's tons of news and rumors to go through as it pertains to both AEW and WWE. From buzz surrounding The Revival and AEW, contract extensions, big-time botches, heel turns and more, it's like the 12 days of wrestling Christmas on this week's show and it's one you don't want ...
Dec 21, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 38
On this week's episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling podcast we talk the news of the week in WWE and AEW but wonder where the TLC card is? This week on the show, we discuss the return of John Morrison, the differences between AEW and WWE booking styles, and what the direction for Seth Rollins' character is. Then, the conversation turns into a debate about how much AEW and WWE have dropped the ball with golden opportunities to really steer the momentum of their respective shows and brands. Neit...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 37
On This week's edition of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, we chat about just how bright the stars of NXT shined this past weekend. Survivor Series weekend was good, but NXT was great. Stars like Keith Lee, Rhea Ripley, Shayna Baszler and Adam Cole took center stage and knocked it out of the park. Jim and Brandon dig deep in discussion about what this past weekend meant for the NXT brand and WWE as a company. We also touch on AEW this week and a strange debut from the show that we hope goes...
Nov 29, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 36
On this week's episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, we look at the build towards and predictions for Survivor Series plus news of the day, rumors and theories in professional wrestling.
Nov 23, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 35
On this week's edition of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, we chat the CM Punk surprise return on WWE Backstage, plus a whole lot more. CM Punk showed up on WWE Backstage Tuesday night and Brandon and Jim talk about what that means moving forward. Is he going to be a regular part of the show? Will he make his way onto WWE tv? We also chat Survivor Series news, Paige and The Miz signings, Full Gear results and more. What does Rusev think of his storyline? Is The Fiend beatable? What about MJ...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr
On this week's episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling podcast, Brandon and Jim chat AEW Full Gear, the NXT Invasion, Survivor Series and more. After an interesting Crown Jewel, Bray Wyatt is the new Universal Champion, but he didn't show up on Raw or SmackDown right away to show off his new title. No, the WWE Superstars were stuck in Saudi Arabia and NXT talent had to swoop in and save the day. Did they? Brandon and Jim give their opinions on the NXT invasion of SmackDown and Raw, plus the carr...
Nov 09, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On this week's episode of the Smart Marks of Wrestling podcast, Brandon and Jim talk WWE Crown Jewel predictions, CM Punk and more.
Oct 30, 2019•43 min
On this week's edition of the Smart Marks of Wrestling Podcast, Jim and Brandon are back as a tag team to host the show and there's lots of news to cover, including the firing of Eric Bischoff, CM Punk returning to wrestling rumors and the results of the WWE Draft.
Oct 23, 2019•46 min
