It's the penultimate episode of WrestleRant Radio before WrestleMania 35, and Graham "GSM" Matthews couldn't be any more excited for the loaded weekend of wrestling that awaits us all in a little over one week! But first, he's giving his thoughts on The Hart Foundation being announced for the WWE Hall of Fame and who else can join them, WWE randomly dropping "Mustafa" from Ali's name, Joan Jett set to perform Ronda Rousey's entrance theme live at WrestleMania 35, and the Raw Women's Championship...
Mar 28, 2019•56 min•Season 2019Ep. 279
Ring of Honor offered a small taste of what's in store for the G1 Supercard pay-per-view over WrestleMania 35 weekend with their 17th Anniversary Show last Friday night! Graham "GSM" Matthews offers his two cents on the entire event, starting with Marty Scurll's win over Kenny King! Is Scurll primed to become the next ROH World Champion? Plus, he's talking Jeff Cobb continuing to impress, Mayu Itwani retaining the WOH World Championship against Kelly Klein, the hour-long broadway between Jay Le...
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 2019Ep. 278
With WrestleMania 35 only 24 days away, Graham "GSM" Matthews has plenty to discuss regarding all the latest happenings in WWE on WrestleRant Radio! But first, he gives his full preview and predictions for Friday's Ring of Honor 17th Anniversary Show, which will be headlined by Jay Lethal vs. Matt Taven for the ROH World Championship. He's talking the influx of new talent to the promotion, if Jeff Cobb's ROH World Television Championship reign is in jeopardy, Kenny King taking on Marty Scurll, w...
Mar 14, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 2019Ep. 277
One month out from WrestleMania 35, Graham "GSM" Matthews is analyzing all the latest happenings in the world of WWE, starting with the news that NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa underwent immediate neck surgery this week and will be out of action for the foreseeable future. How will his injury affect his current storyline with Johnny Gargano heading into NXT TakeOver: New York? GSM gives his two cents on the situation and talks Torrie Wilson being announced as the latest inductee into the WWE Hall o...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 2019Ep. 276
To close out the month of February, Graham "GSM" Matthews is bringing you one of the most jam-packed editions of WrestleRant Radio in recent memory, breaking down a very newsworthy week in WWE! First, GSM talks his plans for WrestleMania weekend this year as well as the news that WrestleMania 36 could be emanating from Tampa, Florida, Velveteen Dream winning the NXT North American Championship and what else might be in store for NXT TakeOver: New York, thoughts on the new Matt Riddle documentary...
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 2019Ep. 275
An under-the-weather Graham "GSM" Matthews brings you an abridged version of WrestleRant Radio this week covering all the latest happenings in WWE! Ahead of his Elimination Chamber review, he gives his two cents on Tye Dillinger requesting his release from the company, why the news shouldn't come as much of a surprise, and what might be next for him. Then, he discusses last Sunday's pay-per-view event that featured two surprising title changes, Braun Strowman's losing ways continuing, Ronda Rous...
Feb 21, 2019•43 min•Season 2019Ep. 274
WWE Elimination Chamber is this Sunday, and in light of Valentine's Day today, Graham "GSM" Matthews is joined by his tag team partner (for life) Alexis DiGiacomo to help offer a full preview of and predictions for the event! Plus, they're tackling all sorts of topics such as how badly the recent NXT call-ups have been treated, Charlotte Flair being added to Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 35, when the right time will be for Buddy Murphy to lose the WWE Cruiserweight Championship (a...
Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 2019Ep. 273
Graham "GSM" Matthews spent the better part of last week's WrestleRant Radio talking how several stars could potentially be leaving WWE in the near future, but could more departures be on the way? He discusses Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman apparently being in talks with AEW and UFC, a ridiculous Randy Orton rumor, The Usos possibly walking when their contracts expire soon, The Undertaker's status for WrestleMania 35 and potential opponents for him on the grand stage, Becky Lynch's "injury" being ...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 2019Ep. 272
Rumors are running rampant as to who will be next to leave WWE, and Graham "GSM" Matthews has plenty to say about all the possible departures on the latest WrestleRant Radio! First and foremost, news broke on Tuesday that Dean Ambrose will not be re-signing with WWE when his contract expires in April. With the company openly acknowledging Ambrose's plans to leave, fans are speculating what the future holds for him and whether it might be work. GSM talks why Ambrose apparently is unhappy in WWE, ...
Jan 31, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 2019Ep. 271
Before all of WWE's biggest events, RJ Marceau returns to WrestleRant Radio alongside Graham "GSM" Matthews to share some laughs, shoot the breeze and preview the pay-per-view, and this episode is no exception! With NXT TakeOver: Phoenix and Royal Rumble fast approaching, GSM and RJ offer their full predictions for both shows, and nothing is off limits! They're talking the Kassius Ohno and Matt Riddle rivalry, if it's time for Undisputed Era to drop the NXT Tag Team Championship, the undefeated ...
Jan 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 2019Ep. 270
WWE NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool had the entire wrestling world buzzing last weekend, including Graham "GSM" Matthews! He kicks off WrestleRant Radio with his full review of the critically-acclaimed event and talks Zack Gibson and James Drake becoming the first-ever NXT UK Tag Team Champions, Finn Balor making a surprise appearance, "Bomber" Dave Mastiff's potential, Toni Storm capturing the NXT UK Women's Championship and why Rhea Ripley will be one to watch in the future, the exceptional main ev...
Jan 17, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 2019Ep. 269
For the first time in nearly two years, David Joseph returns to WrestleRant Radio to help Graham "GSM" Matthews break down all the latest happenings in the world of wrestling! They're talking WWE's stunning lack of black champions and who could fill the void, WWE's poor booking of Bobby Lashley, when fans can expect Velveteen Dream on the main roster, thoughts on the upcoming NXT call-ups and who among them can thrive, bold predictions for 2019, All Elite Wrestling revealing its roster and what ...
Jan 10, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 2019Ep. 268
WrestleRant Radio kicks off the new year with a bang as Graham "GSM" Matthews and special guest Jamie Lee Mac break down every WWE pay-per-view theme from 2018! But first, they're talking the shocking passing of WWE Hall of Famer "Mean" Gene Okerlund, the legacy he leaves behind, and how no other interviewer has ever been able to measure up to his excellence. Plus, All Elite Wrestling is now official! Will it sink or swim? Who will sign with the promotion? And should fans give Cody and The Young...
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Season 2019Ep. 267
It's the final episode of WrestleRant Radio in 2018, and for the sixth straight year, Graham "GSM" Matthews is joined by the legendary RJ Marceau to help break down the 2018 WWE/NXT Year in Review Awards, as voted on by YOU over the month of December! In addition to giving their overall thoughts on the year that was for WWE and what they hope to see in 2019, they're talking what's worth watching on the WWE Network and WWE 24 continuing to deliver, the best main roster and NXT shows of the year, ...
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Season 2018Ep. 266
Mere days removed from their experience at Ring of Honor's Final Battle pay-per-view live from New York City, Graham "GSM" Matthews and returning guest Alexis DiGiacomo give their full review of the exciting event! They're talking how ROH compares to WWE, the atmosphere in the arena, the biggest highlights and low points, Eli Isom vs. Kenny King kicking off the night, the exciting ROH World Television Championship match, the WOH World Championship changing hands, Zack Sabre Jr.'s ROH debut, an o...
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Season 2018Ep. 265
It's the calm before the storm, as Graham "GSM" Matthews welcomes back Branden Dross of The Sound Off with Branden and Lou to WrestleRant Radio to break down ROH Final Battle this Friday and WWE TLC this Sunday! They talk Braden's early beginnings in the world of podcasting before talking The Elite possibly starting up their own promotion and what the future might hold for them, why they should sign with WWE, Ring of Honor building new stars, why it's all about branding these days, and how The E...
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Season 2018Ep. 264
Have you heard?! Women of Wrestling is coming to AXS TV in January 2019! On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews sits down for an exclusive interview with two special guests to discuss the debut of the show on the new network: W.O.W. creator David McLane and current Impact Knockouts Champion Tessa Blanchard ! They're talking how Women of Wrestling ended up on AXS TV and why it's the perfect platform for the show right now, what will make this upcoming season different from past s...
Dec 06, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 2018Ep. 263
Was Monday's edition of Raw really the worst all year? Fellow wrestling ranter Jonn Ritland returns to WrestleRant Radio to aid Graham "GSM" Matthews in his verbal tirade on the current WWE product! But first, they're talking some of the best and worst films of 2018 and what they've been watching on the silver screen lately. GSM and Jonn then spend the next hour giving their candid thoughts about everything under the sun including how WWE has ruined Bobby Lashley, why Drew McIntyre needs to be U...
Nov 29, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Season 2018Ep. 262
It's a super special Thanksgiving edition of WrestleRant Radio! Graham "GSM" Matthews is joined by Clark Tolleson to catch listeners up on what he's been up to since his last appearance on the show earlier in the year and who he's had the opportunity to work with in the wrestling world before breaking down everything that went down WWE Survivor Series weekend and so much more including the current product, how WWE should book Nia Jax coming off her dominant performance at Survivor Series, the Ki...
Nov 22, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Season 2018Ep. 261
The boys are back in town! RJ Marceau returns to WrestleRant Radio alongside Graham "GSM" Matthews to help preview and predict this coming weekend's special events including NXT TakeOver: WarGames II and Survivor Series! First, they break down all the latest happenings on the black-and-yellow brand before discussing when fans can expect certain stars from NXT to get called up to the main roster, Johnny Gargano's chances of victory versus Aleister Black, who will reign supreme in the WarGames mai...
Nov 15, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Season 2018Ep. 260
Did you tune into WWE's Crown Jewel pay-per-view last Friday? If so, you were likely every bit as furious as Graham "GSM" Matthews and Alexis DiGiacomo were while watching it and are left with more questions for the company than answers. Thus, the duo spend this week's WrestleRant Radio breaking down (and let's face it, ranting about) the event and everything it had to offer including the Kickoff show, how the early goings of the WWE World Cup were underwhelming, if a New Day breakup is imminent...
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Season 2018Ep. 259
WWE's first-ever all-women's pay-per-view is in the books, and Graham "GSM" Matthews is reviewing the entire event on this week's WrestleRant Radio! Hear his two cents on how Evolution was among the best pay-per-views WWE has produced all year, Trish Stratus and Lita returning to the ring and their respective futures in WWE, Nia Jax earning a future Raw Women's Championship shot, Toni Storm winning the 2018 Mae Young Classic, Shayna Baszler regaining the NXT Women's Championship (and why giving ...
Nov 01, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 2018Ep. 258
It's a super-sized edition of WrestleRant Radio this week as Graham "GSM" Matthews is once again joined by his glorious girlfriend, Alexis DiGiacomo , to help break down all the latest in the WWE world and beyond! But first, they give an on-site report from last Saturday's WWE house show in Hartford, CT, and discuss Rey Mysterio's first live event in over four years, why Jeff Hardy is so beloved, matches they didn't care about, the beginning of Braun Strowman's face turn and why he should be reu...
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 40 min•Season 2018Ep. 257
Is WWE really looking to end the Brand Split... again? Graham "GSM" Matthews gives his candid thoughts on the situation at the start of this week's WrestleRant Radio! He's also talking rumors regarding IMPACT wanting to bring back Alberto El Patron and why it would be a massive mistake, the highs and lows of Sunday's Bound for Glory pay-per-view, James Ellsworth appearing, and the worked shoot storyline with Austin Aries. Plus, despite not having a ton to say about Monday's abysmal edition of Ra...
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Season 2018Ep. 256
Five years ago this week, WrestleRant Radio debuted on the airwaves! This milestone show kicks off with Graham "GSM" Matthews breaking down last Saturday's WWE Super Show-Down event and talking about John Cena's return to the ring and what's next for him, the WWE Championship match taking place in the middle of the show, Buddy Murphy and Cedric Alexander contesting the best bout of the night for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz lasting all of two minutes, and why the ...
Oct 11, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 2018Ep. 255
After a year-long absence, PAC has finally returned to wrestling! Dragon Gate was where he made a name for himself years ago, but will he eye any other promotions in the future? Graham "GSM" Matthews runs down what companies he'd like to see the former Neville in before breaking down Ring of Honor's Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view from last Friday night. Although no championships changed hands, it was a night filled with entertaining action that GSM has plenty to say about (as well as what's ...
Oct 04, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Season 2018Ep. 254
Although it wasn't the most newsworthy week in wrestling history, Graham "GSM" Matthews makes the most of the latest happenings in the world of WWE and beyond on the newest WrestleRant Radio by first offering his picks and predictions for Friday's Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view! Which faction will reign supreme between Bullet Club and CHAOS? Will The Addiction finally regain the ROH World Tag Team Championship from The Briscoes? And can Jay Lethal overcome his latest challenger...
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 2018Ep. 253
Before breaking down Sunday's WWE Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, Graham "GSM" Matthews kicks off WrestleRant Radio with some news and notes from the past week in wrestling including 205 Live moving to Wednesday nights and whether it will help the brand at all, Alexa Bliss dropping out of Mixed Match Challenge, Rey Mysterio signing a two-year deal with WWE (for real this time), Madison Rayne signing with Ring of Honor and why WWE should have picked her up, former IMPACT star Mahabali Shera being re...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 2018Ep. 252
Do Pentagon Jr. and Fenix actually have their sights set on going to WWE in the near future? Graham "GSM" Matthews opens the latest WrestleRant Radio by dissecting the rumors, along with his thoughts on certain Superstars being excluded from the upcoming WWE 2K19 video game and Renee Young officially joining the Raw commentary team full-time! From there, he gives his ranting review of Raw and discusses how Braun Strowman's heel run is already off to a less-than-stellar start, the returns of Trip...
Sep 13, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 2018Ep. 251
Were you All In on Saturday night? The biggest non-WWE wrestling event to take place in the United States in decades and decades had the entire wrestling world buzzing last Saturday night, thanks to a slew of memorable matches and moments! On this jam-packed edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews gives his full review of the pay-per-view and discusses the Zero Hour pre-show, who impressed him the most, Stephen Amell's performance, the women ripping it up in their Four Corner Surviva...
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 2018Ep. 250
