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WrestleRant Radio

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Join Graham ”GSM” Matthews and RJ Marceau live every Thursday as they run down their weekly wrestling rants, welcome guests, host exclusive interviews and more!
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Episodes

WrestleRant Radio - August 30, 2018: Predicting Neville's Next Move Following WWE Departure

After months of anticipation, All In weekend is almost upon us! While he can't be in Chicago to attend the festivities, Graham "GSM" Matthews offers a full preview of the pay-per-view on this week's WrestleRant Radio and what surprises fans can expect! Will Chicago's own CM Punk end up appearing after all? How about Neville, who recently received his official release from WWE? It's a star-studded card from top to bottom featuring some of the most incredible athletes from across the world. Who wi...

Aug 30, 20181 hr 3 minSeason 2018Ep. 249

WrestleRant Radio - August 23, 2018: The Shield Reunites...So Now What?

Following a electric SummerSlam weekend, Graham "GSM" Matthews is analyzing everything that went down in Brooklyn on the latest WrestleRant Radio, including his on-site reports from NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV and SmackDown Live! He's talking the tag team wrestling showcase between Undisputed Era and Moustache Mountain, what the WarGames main event could look like, Velveteen Dream's message to Vince McMahon, Matt Riddle officially signing with NXT and his level of potential, Ricochet and Adam Cole...

Aug 23, 20181 hr 7 minSeason 2018Ep. 248

WrestleRant Radio - August 16, 2018: SummerSlam 2018 and NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV Predictions! (ft. RJ Marceau)

One of the most anticipated weekends of the year is finally upon us, and to help break it all down, the illustrious RJ Marceau returns to WrestleRant Radio alongside Graham "GSM" Matthews! They start off the show with their full picks and predictions for Saturday's NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn IV event including who needs to win more between EC3 and Velveteen Dream, who will ultimately take the NXT Tag Team Championship from Undisputed Era, how much longer Shayna Baszler will reign as NXT Women's Cham...

Aug 16, 20181 hr 7 minSeason 2018Ep. 247

WrestleRant Radio - August 9, 2018: Why WWE Needs Paul Heyman

Before breaking down the past week in WWE, Graham "GSM" Matthews starts off WrestleRant Radio with everything you need to know about the upcoming 2018 Mae Young Classic! From who will be announcing the matches to which notable names have recently been added to the brackets, he gives an early preview of what to expect from the star-studded women's tournament. In his review of Raw, GSM pulls no punches about the current dreadful state of the show including a boring Baron Corbin vs. Roman Reigns ma...

Aug 09, 20181 hr 5 minSeason 2018Ep. 246

WrestleRant Radio - August 2, 2018: One Casual Fan's Review of Raw (ft. Alexis DiGiacomo)

For the first time ever, the illustrious Alexis (the girlfriend of Graham "GSM" Matthews) joins WrestleRant Radio to offer a unique perspective on the past week in WWE! The duo discuss where she last left off watching wrestling before recently and the pros and cons of the current Brand Split before reviewing Raw from Monday night, starting with Paul Heyman interrupting Roman Reigns and later teasing tension with his client Brock Lesnar. Could the pairing of Lesnar and Heyman finally be on the sk...

Aug 02, 20181 hr 5 minSeason 2018Ep. 245

WrestleRant Radio - July 26, 2018: IMPACT Turns a New Leaf with Stellar Slammiversary Show

Before breaking down the past week in WWE, Graham "GSM" Matthews kicks off the latest WrestleRant Radio with plenty of praise for IMPACT's Slammiversary pay-per-view event! He discusses how the event served as a turning point for the company, highlighted by an excellent world championship main event as well as multiple other matches that are worth seeking out. Unfortunately, WWE Raw from the next night wasn't nearly as exciting, and GSM wastes no time in ranting about the show and the current sa...

Jul 26, 20181 hrSeason 2018Ep. 244

WrestleRant Radio - July 19, 2018: Randy Orton Returns with a Vengeance

In light of an extremely underwhelming Extreme Rules pay-per-view last Sunday night, Graham "GSM" Matthews looks ahead to what should be a solid Slammiversary pay-per-view from IMPACT this coming weekend and so much more! After giving his candid thoughts on Hulk Hogan being "reinstated" into the WWE Hall of Fame, GSM breaks down Extreme Rules and the biggest highlights and low points from the night. What the hell has happened to Asuka? Why did Bobby Lashley beat Roman Reigns clean? Are Rusev and...

Jul 20, 20181 hr 4 minSeason 2018Ep. 243

WrestleRant Radio - July 12, 2018: ROH and NJPW Set to Invade MSG Over WrestleMania Weekend!

Ahead of WWE Extreme Rules this Sunday, Graham "GSM" Matthews is giving his full picks and predictions for every match on the advertised card on the latest WrestleRant Radio! But first, Graham "GSM" Matthews is breaking several news stories from the world of wrestling including Brock Lesnar showing up at UFC 226 and why the Universal Championship must be taken off of him immediately, WWE possibly running an all-women's event this fall, ROH and NJPW holding a show in Madison Square Garden over Wr...

Jul 12, 20181 hr 1 minSeason 2018Ep. 242

WrestleRant Radio - July 5, 2018: Rey Mysterio Is All In...with WWE

Fireworks are still being set off on WrestleRant Radio one day removed from the Fourth of July holiday with Graham "GSM" Matthews breaking down the week in WWE and several other happenings in the world of wrestling, starting with his full review of Ring of Honor's Best in the World pay-per-view event from last Friday night! Which wrestlers impressed him the most? What match stole the show? And what title change at the next night's television tapings rocked ROH to its very core? GSM is also talki...

Jul 06, 20181 hrSeason 2018Ep. 241

WrestleRant Radio - June 28, 2018: Team Hell No Reunites and It Feels So Good

As the first half of 2018 comes to a close, Graham "GSM" Matthews is breaking down all the latest happenings in the world of wrestling, starting with his picks and predictions for Friday's ROH Best in the World pay-per-view! Will Punishment Martinez emerge victorious in his first defense of the ROH World Television Championship? Can Jay Lethal avenge his recent loss to Kushida? And is Bullet Club truly "fine" considering Cody and Marty Scurll will both be vying for the ROH World Championship in ...

Jun 28, 20181 hr 2 minSeason 2018Ep. 240

WrestleRant Radio - June 23, 2018: A Weekend in the Windy City!

After spending a weekend in the Windy City, Graham "GSM" Matthews returns to talk about his entire experience in Chicago on a rare Saturday edition of WrestleRant Radio! Hear what he has to say about being in attendance for NXT TakeOver: Chicago II, Undisputed Era retaining the NXT Tag Team Championship in a great match before dropping them a few days later, Ricochet and Velveteen Dream stealing the show, Keith Lee appearing in the audience and why you should take notice, Lars Sullivan impressin...

Jun 23, 20181 hr 1 minSeason 2018Ep. 239

WrestleRant Radio - June 14, 2018: Okada and Omega Contest Another Classic (ft. Jonn Ritland)

Jonn Ritland returns to WrestleRant Radio this week to help Graham "GSM" Matthews preview the card for this Sunday's WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view! But first, Jonn shares his two cents on NJPW's Dominion event from last weekend and the top two matches that saw Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho win gold. Is Omega WWE bound after next year's Wrestle Kingdom event? They also briefly share their thoughts on CM Punk's unsuccessful second fight at UFC 225 and what his future holds in the mixed martia...

Jun 14, 20181 hr 23 minSeason 2018Ep. 238

WrestleRant Radio - June 7, 2018: More Raw Authority Figures Leads to Less Interest From Fans (ft. Connor Doherty)

With WWE's road to Money in the Bank rolling on this past week, Graham "GSM" Matthews and Connor Doherty attempt to pull apart the positives of Raw and SmackDown Live on the latest WrestleRant Radio! They're talking Brock Lesnar's rumored SummerSlam opponent, Baron Corbin as the new "Constable" of Raw and where WWE went wrong with him, Curt Hawkins' losing streak eventually ending, whether Ronda Rousey will win the Raw Women's Championship at Money in the Bank, SmackDown's women's division, if t...

Jun 07, 20181 hr 2 minSeason 2018Ep. 237

WrestleRant Radio - May 31, 2018: Addressing the Elephant in the Room with Ring of Honor (ft. John Dimiceli)

The latest WrestleRant Radio with Graham "GSM" Matthews and special guest John Dimiceli covers everything under the sun in the world of wrestling right now! They kick off the hour by determining who is Ring of Honor's next top star, the latest on All In and if it should be streamed, whether we will see CM Punk at the event, when fans can expect Bullet Club members to jump ship to WWE, Raw's depleted tag team division and Drew McIntyre's tremendous upside, the problem with Jinder Mahal, and curre...

May 31, 20181 hr 13 minSeason 2018Ep. 236

WrestleRant Radio - May 24, 2018: Rumors Run Rampant Regarding SmackDown Live's Future on FOX

Does SmackDown Live have a future on FOX? And if so, will it force the blue brand to change nights (again) and move to three hours? Graham "GSM" Matthews gives his full analysis on all the rumors regarding what might be happening with SmackDown starting next year as well as the pros and cons of the television deal before shifting his focus on the past week on Raw. He has plenty to say about the awful, awful, awful segment with Sami Zayn and Bobby Lashley's "sisters" on Raw, the return of Stephan...

May 24, 201854 minSeason 2018Ep. 235

WrestleRant Radio - May 17, 2018: Are You All In?

Although WWE Money in the Bank is still one month away, the card for the event has already begun to take shape and it looks pretty promising on paper. But before breaking down this past week in WWE, Graham "GSM" Matthews kicks off the latest WrestleRant Radio with his thoughts on September's All In extravaganza selling out in under 30 minutes! What type of impact will this have on the wrestling business, and will CM Punk end up making an appearance on the show after all? GSM also has plenty to s...

May 17, 20181 hr 7 minSeason 2018Ep. 234

WrestleRant Radio - May 10, 2018: WWE Hits New Low with Brutal Backlash Event

Okay, so WWE Backlash 2018 wasn't the most stellar show, but Graham "GSM" Matthews has fun breaking down the brutal pay-per-view on WrestleRant Radio, nevertheless! He talks the amazing opener between Seth Rollins and The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship, Nia Jax's forced post-match promo, Carmella failing to deliver in her first SmackDown Women's Championship defense, the dumb finish to an otherwise excellent WWE Championship match, Raw's stunning shortage of heels and why that must be...

May 10, 20181 hr 4 minSeason 2018Ep. 233

WrestleRant Radio - May 3, 2018: What WWE NXT and Marvel Have in Common (ft. Jamie Lee Mac)

Between Backlash coming up this Sunday, WWE Greatest Royal Rumble last Friday, and all the excitement surrounding Avengers: Infinity War right now, there isn't anyone better to help host this week's WrestleRant Radio than the man, the myth, the legend himself, Jamie Lee Mac ! He and Graham "GSM" Matthews offer their thoughts on the live special emanating from Saudi Arabia and the best bouts of the night, biggest takeaways from the event, highlights of the 50-man Royal Rumble match, and if Greate...

May 03, 20181 hr 36 minSeason 2018Ep. 232

WrestleRant Radio - April 26, 2018: Greatest Royal Rumble, Infinity War, and...Couches? (ft. Clark Tolleson)

With WWE Greatest Royal Rumble almost upon us, Clark Tolleson joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on the latest WrestleRant Radio to break down the loaded lineup! They're talking John Cena and Triple H facing off for the first time since 2010 and when Cena should next return to WWE TV, The Undertaker's Casket match with Rusev and if 'Taker will truly work more matches throughout the year as has been rumored, Cedric Alexander defending the Cruiserweight Championship against Kalisto, The Bludgeon Brothers...

Apr 26, 20181 hr 6 minSeason 2018Ep. 231

WrestleRant Radio - April 19, 2018: Analyzing the Fallout From WWE's 2018 Superstar Shake-up

The time to shake things up again in WWE has come and gone, but who got the better of the 2018 Superstar Shake-up? Graham "GSM" Matthews and guest analyst are analyzing the all-new Raw and SmackDown Live rosters on this special edition of WrestleRant Radio in addition to talking about their experience at Raw in Hartford on Monday night! Which Superstars received the loudest reactions, and how did Jason enjoy his first ever experience at a Raw taping? Plus, the duo discuss Jinder Mahal's move to ...

Apr 19, 20181 hr 12 minSeason 2018Ep. 230

WrestleRant Radio - April 12, 2018: Recapping a Wild WrestleMania Weekend in New Orleans

With WrestleMania 34 weekend leaving the entire wrestling world buzzing, an hour almost isn't enough to dissect everything that occurred! But Graham "GSM" Matthews attempts to condense his thoughts on the highly newsworthy week in New Orleans on WrestleRant Radio, starting with his quick two cents on the IMPACT vs. Lucha Underground event as well as Ring of Honor's Supercard of Honor show from Saturday night. From there, he discusses the Hall of Fame ceremony and why WWE needs to cut back on the...

Apr 12, 20181 hr 4 minSeason 2018Ep. 229

WrestleRant Radio - April 5, 2018: WrestleMania 34 Preview and Predictions! (ft. Tommy Sharp)

Reunited and it feels so good! Mere days ahead of one of the most exciting and anticipated wrestling weekends in recent memory, Graham "GSM" Matthews and Tommy Sharp reunite on Endicott College campus for WrestleRant Radio for the first time in nearly a year to preview WrestleMania 34! The dynamic duo are giving their full picks and predictions for every matchup on the card and breaking down the bouts including the rematch between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship, the...

Apr 05, 20181 hr 8 minSeason 2018Ep. 228

WrestleRant Radio - March 29, 2018: What Is the Greatest WrestleMania Theme Song of All-Time? (ft. Jamie Lee Mac)

There is arguably no better way to get hyped for WrestleMania season than to jam out to old 'Mania theme songs, and everything from "My Way" by Limp Bizkit to "Celebrate" by Kid Rock is covered in this super special TWO HOUR episode of WrestleRant Radio with Graham "GSM" Matthews and Jamie Lee Mac ! The die-hard wrestling and music aficionados are discussing what they believe to be the best WrestleMania theme song of all-time is and why they're so important to the success of a show, how WrestleM...

Mar 29, 20182 hr 4 minSeason 2018Ep. 227

WrestleRant Radio - March 22, 2018: Daniel Bryan’s In-Ring Return Announcement Breaks the Internet

Will this week end up going down as one of the exciting in recent wrestling history?! YES! YES! YES! Two years removed from his heartbreaking in-ring retirement, Daniel Bryan has been cleared to compete by WWE, and joining Graham "GSM" Matthews on the latest WrestleRant to talk all about it is one of the biggest Bryan fans out there. They go in-depth with their respective reactions to the shocking news, what this could mean for Superstars and other athletes with history of concussions, when and ...

Mar 22, 20181 hr 1 minSeason 2018Ep. 226

WrestleRant Radio - March 15, 2018: The Glorification of The Fabulous Moolah Needs to Die

With WWE Fastlane 2018 officially in the books, all eyes are on WrestleMania 34 weekend and how it's currently shaping up to be one for the ages! Graham "GSM" Matthews kicks off the hour on WrestleRant Radio with his brief thoughts on Kid Rock entering the WWE Hall of Fame and Jeff Hardy's recent arrest (and how it might affect his in-ring return) before getting into his review of Ring of Honor's 16th Anniversary Show from last Friday night. What surprise appearances and title changes made it a ...

Mar 15, 20181 hr 6 minSeason 2018Ep. 225

WrestleRant Radio - March 8, 2018: WWE Must Pass on Bringing Back Alberto Del Rio

With one more month to go until WrestleMania 34, Graham "GSM" Matthews continues the countdown on WrestleRant Radio with his FULL PREDICTIONS for WWE's final pit stop on the road to the Show of Shows: Sunday's Fastlane event! In addition to previewing the pay-per-view, he's giving his picks for ROH's 16th Anniversary Show on Friday night and talking injury updates on Rey Mysterio and Bobby Fish, rumors of Alberto Del Rio potentially being brought back by WWE and why it would be a massive mistake...

Mar 08, 20181 hrSeason 2018Ep. 224

WrestleRant Radio - March 1, 2018: How WWE Is Attempting to Manipulate You Into Cheering Roman Reigns

Graham "GSM" Matthews kicks off the month of March with another jam-packed edition of WrestleRant Radio! He's giving his two cents on WWE's Elimination Chamber pay-per-view and how it further shaped Raw's road to WrestleMania 34, the excellent women's Elimination Chamber match, the next challengers to The Bar's Raw Tag Team Championship, how the Bray Wyatt vs. "Woken" Matt Hardy feud can be salvaged, Asuka vs. Nia Jax exceeding expectations, Ronda Rousey's contract signing and why she'll eventua...

Mar 01, 20181 hr 9 minSeason 2018Ep. 223

WrestleRant Radio - February 22, 2018: Seth Rollins Runs the Gauntlet (ft. Colin Ginter)

Ahead of Elimination Chamber 2018 this Sunday, Graham "GSM" Matthews welcomes Colin Ginter to WrestleRant Radio to preview the pay-per-view! In addition to giving their predictions for each advertised matchup, they're talking WWE 2K18, a Dean Ambrose injury update and his original post-WrestleMania plans, what to expect from Fastlane in a few weeks, the great Gauntlet match from Raw and Seth Rollins' unbelievable performance, the Raw Tag Team Championship picture, and what role the Cruiserweight...

Feb 22, 20181 hr 9 minSeason 2018Ep. 222

WrestleRant Radio - February 15, 2018: Pros and Cons of WWE's Rumored Return to Dual-Branded Pay-Per-Views

It was nothing short of a newsworthy week in the world of wrestling, and Graham "GSM" Matthews wastes no time in breaking it all down! He spends some time discussing the pros and cons of WWE possibly wanting to do away with dual-branded pay-per-views before talking about Jeff Jarrett being rumored for the WWE Hall of Fame, James Storm's future with WWE/NXT, which Superstars signed new multi-year deals, an update on Rey Mysterio returning to WWE, who Paul Heyman might be paired with post-WrestleM...

Feb 15, 20181 hr 6 minSeason 2018Ep. 221

WrestleRant Radio - February 8, 2018: Jason Jordan Follows in His "Father's" Footsteps with Neck Surgery (ft. Jonn Ritland)

Although excitement is in the air for WrestleMania 34, nearly nothing about the card for the Show of Shows is set in stone as of now! What will the WrestleMania line-up look like two months from now? Jonn Ritland returns to WrestleRant Radio to talk all the latest in the wrestling world with Graham "GSM" Matthews, including the Coliseum Home Video events recently being added to the WWE Network, expectations for the upcoming Andre the Giant documentary on HBO, when we can expect Dean Ambrose to r...

Feb 08, 20181 hr 10 minSeason 2018Ep. 220
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