Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are breaking down everything from one of the most newsworthy weeks in wrestling history, starting with Endeavor buying WWE! The duo discuss what it means for the company, pay-per-view prices potentially reverting to what they were years ago, and Vince McMahon seemingly being back in creative control. They then give their complete review of WrestleMania 39 including whether Austin Theory's win over John Cena was enough to make up for Cena's verbal burial of hi...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2023Ep. 489
It's an abbreviated edition of WrestleRant Radio this week as Graham "GSM" Matthews hosts the show solo from WWE's WrestleMania weekend in Los Angeles, featuring an exclusive interview with SmackDown Superstar and new WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio ! They talk his induction and how much it means to him, why in-ring retirement isn't on the horizon, his partnership with Cinnamon Toast Crunch, feeling rejuvenated by his recent run and rivalry with Dominik Mysterio, and more. Plus, GSM gives his las...
Apr 01, 2023•37 min•Season 2023Ep. 488
Ahead of her return to the ring at WrestleMania 39, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus chats with Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio about the new A&E doc focusing on her feud with Lita, when she realized they forever changed women's wrestling, how Becky Lynch reminds her of Lita, coming out of retirement once more and what factors went into making that decision, competing at WrestleMania, and more! The back half of the show features GSM and RJ Marceau discussing Randy Orton reportedly ...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2023Ep. 487
Graham "GSM" Matthews welcomes Danny Cage to WrestleRant Radio this week to discuss the premiere of "Monster Factory" on Apple TV+ this Friday, what viewers can expect from it and why non-wrestling fans will want to tune in, how long it's been in the works, what went into filming it, his experience training the talent of tomorrow, and more! Then, after giving their thoughts on The Bella Twins' departure from WWE and Bray Wyatt's status for WrestleMania 39 being up in the air, GSM and RJ Marceau ...
Mar 17, 2023•53 min•Season 2023Ep. 486
For the first time ever, WWE Hall of Famer Kane is on WrestleRant Radio! He talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews about his upcoming episode of "Biography: WWE Legends" on A&E, his iconic debut and at what point he felt the Kane character was truly established, his rivalry with The Undertaker, what he attests his longevity to, if the character would work today, becoming mayor and what his wrestling career would've looked like if he wasn't successful, filming See No Evil and why he prefers the wrest...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 2023Ep. 485
Independent wrestling standout Vinny Pacifico is a guest star on this week's WrestleRant Radio talking to Graham "GSM" Matthews about his partnership with Bang Energy, the origin of his current gimmick, his recent experiences at WWE, AEW and MLW and if there was any noticeable differences between the three companies, what feedback he got, when he felt he started getting noticed more, favorite music to listen to at the gym, best wrestling video game soundtrack songs, and more! From there, RJ Marc...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 2023Ep. 484
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are back at it on WrestleRant Radio this week giving their complete ON-SITE REPORT from an electric Elimination Chamber event in Montréal! They have plenty of thoughts on the two excellent Elimination Chamber matches, Asuka becoming the number one contender to Bianca Belair's Raw Women's Championship, why the women's division could use more stories outside of the title pictures, the indecisive finish to Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley and rumors of them facing...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2023Ep. 483
It's a podcast over a decade in the making! Jamie Lee Mac finally joins Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau for a live WrestleRant Radio (along with two great guests in Brandon and John!) for an epic prediction panel ahead of WWE Elimination Chamber. They're talking their histories of watching wrestling, their wild journeys to Montréal, an in-person perspective on the raucous reaction to Sami Zayn on Friday's SmackDown and if it means he should beat Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal...
Feb 18, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 2023Ep. 482
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have a ton to talk about on WrestleRant Radio this week, starting with the news that SmackDown will be airing live from London for the first time ever the day before Money in the Bank! They also have plenty of thoughts on Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship being made official for Elimination Chamber and the finish should be booked, if WWE should stay the course with everyone involved in the storyline, and the exceptional ...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2023Ep. 481
Let 'em talk to ya! LA Knight is on WrestleRant Radio this week chatting with Graham "GSM" Matthews about facing Bray Wyatt in a Pitch Black match, his transition to the main roster, making the most of what he's given, the name change, his interaction with The Undertaker on Raw 30 and connection to Paul Bearer, his merchandise and entrance music, the possibility of a match with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and more! After GSM gives quick picks for Saturday's NXT Vengeance Day event, he's joined by...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2023Ep. 480
WrestleRant Radio kicks off Royal Rumble weekend with Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau reacting to the breaking news of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin reportedly being offered a big-money match deal against Roman Reigns! Could and should the marquee match come to fruition? They're also giving their full review of Raw's 30th anniversary episode on Monday night featuring the trial of Sami Zayn and why it was one of the greatest segments in Raw history, The Usos vs. The Judgment Day for the Raw Tag ...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2023Ep. 479
You know it's Royal Rumble season when Kofi Kingston returns to WrestleRant Radio! The NXT Tag Team Champion talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews about everything he's going going on, his current run on NXT and where the idea originated from, a special project he's working on and how people can contribute, his history at the Rumble and some of his greatest saves, if he practiced any of them beforehand, who helped him come up with a few of the ideas, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss Cody Rhode...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2023Ep. 478
MLW World Heavyweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone joins Graham "GSM" Matthews at the start of this week's WrestleRant Radio for an exclusive interview talking his reign so far, reflecting on his 2022, honing his skills on the mic and as an all-around performer, MLW's identity, what he sees being the biggest match he can possibly have in MLW right now, and more! From there, GSM and RJ Marceau get into what the entire wrestling world is talking about right now: the official return of Vince McMa...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2023Ep. 477
The first WrestleRant Radio of 2023 is nothing short of newsworthy as Graham "GSM" Matthews first welcomes WWE Raw Superstar Kevin Owens for an exclusive interview! They're talking him teaming with John Cena on the final SmackDown of 2022, reflecting on his great year including facing "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at WrestleMania 38 and when he found out about it, re-signing with WWE, his new mindset, logic in WWE, if he has goals for 2023, and more! From there, GSM wastes no time getting into the...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2023Ep. 476
It's the annual WWE/AEW Year in Review Awards show! After giving their quick thoughts on the new Ric Flair documentary available on Peacock and Dragon Lee signing with WWE (and what it should mean for Triple H's talent expansion in 2023), they reveal and review what you voted for in the 2022 WWE/AEW Year in Review Awards. In this 90-plus-minute year-end special, they're talking the the best shows of the year, 2022's most shocking wrestling stories, who will break out in 2023, WWE and AEW's best ...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 2022Ep. 475
It's the WrestleRant Radio holiday show! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau break down a surprisingly strong episode of Raw from Monday night including Rhea Ripley battling Akira Tozawa in intergender action, all of the focus on The Bloodline and if they're headed for a feud with The O.C., the excellent exchange between Bianca Belair and Alexa Bliss, Bronson Reed returning to WWE and why it didn't deserve the backlash it got, Bayley vs. Becky Lynch, and Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins reuniting a...
Dec 23, 2022•58 min•Season 2022Ep. 474
In an absolutely stacked WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau attempt to break down one of the most newsworthy weeks in wrestling all year, starting with former NXT Women's Champion Mandy Rose's shocking release from WWE on Wednesday. They discuss the circumstances surrounding the situation, double standards, what's relevant and what's not, what it all comes down to, and whether we'll see her back in WWE down the road. Sasha Banks reportedly being done with WWE and being New J...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2022Ep. 473
Ahead of WWE NXT Deadline this Saturday, NXT star Apollo Crews joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio to talk all about his upcoming opportunity at the NXT Championship against Bron Breakker, his experience so far being back on NXT, why it was the right time for it, the brand hitting the road again with Vengeance Day, why winning the title would mean more this time around than it would have years ago, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then share their thoughts on some notable names at this ...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2022Ep. 472
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau ring in the holiday season on WrestleRant Radio with a complete on-site report from WWE Survivor Series last Saturday! Hear their thoughts on the WarGames matches and if the match should be brought back to Survivor Series ever year, which WarGames bout was better, if Damage CTRL is officially damaged goods coming off their latest loss, mapping out the women's matches for WrestleMania 39, AJ Styles beating Finn Balor, Ronda Rousey's weak SmackDown Women's Cham...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 2022Ep. 471
On this special Thanksgiving edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with WWE Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair ! They're talking Survivor Series weekend, her journey and character development as champ, rediscovering the magic of NXT's women's division with Triple H now in charge, why this reign is her redemption story, her key to staying beloved, the possibility of turning heel again down the road and aligning with Montez Ford on screen, why a WrestleMa...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 2022Ep. 470
On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have plenty of praise for the mean streak Austin Theory showed on Monday's Raw. Will it be what ultimately takes him to the next level and earns him a WrestleMania match with John Cena come the spring? Speaking of The Show of Shows, will "Stone Cold" Steve Austin end up returning to the ring at WrestleMania 39? And if so, who against? They also have updates on both the women's and men's WarGames matches, who will occupy each ...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2022Ep. 469
This week's WrestleRant Radio gives you Graham "GSM" Matthews and an on-vacation RJ Marceau reviewing last Saturday's WWE Crown Jewel pay-per-view event! Starting at the top and working their way down, hear their thoughts on Logan Paul's valiant effort against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and who would be a good opponent for him upon his return from injury, if Bray Wyatt's storyline is beginning to stall, what the future holds for Damage CTRL following Bayley's following loss t...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2022Ep. 468
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau reunite on WrestleRant Radio this week and waste no time delving into Wednesday's weird edition of AEW Dynamite, which featured three random returns and debuts. Hear their thoughts on Katsuyori Shibata emerging as Orange Cassidy's next AEW All-Atlantic Championship challenger and if it only appeals to a niche audience, why Jeff Jarrett is not needed as an on-air character, if Colt Cabana's return was solely designed to spite CM Punk, updated thoughts on Punk...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2022Ep. 467
It's yet another special Friday edition of WrestleRant Radio with Graham "GSM" Matthews flying solo and airing his exclusive interview with WWE NXT Superstar Cora Jade ! They're talking her clash with Roxanne Perez at NXT Halloween Havoc, debuting on Raw, her journey to WWE and the company's renewed focus on youth, growing up a fan and being a part of "wrestling Twitter", working face vs. heel, and more! From there, GSM gets into his thoughts on Halloween Havoc and the return of Dominik Dijakovi...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2022Ep. 466
In light of WWE's cancellation of its Day 1 event on New Year's Day and rumors of more events being axed starting in 2023, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open WrestleRant Radio giving their complete predictions for the company's pay-per-view schedule next year and what it should look like. What other shows should be abolished? Which ones could make a comeback? How many international events can they run? They also have plenty of thoughts on Bray Wyatt's first promo back and where he's head...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2022Ep. 465
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open up WrestleRant Radio this week with Mr. Marceau's on-site report from the "season premiere" of Friday Night SmackDown last week, including the debut of Legado del Fantasma and the return of Zelina Vega! Hear their thoughts on why Legado adding Vega into their ranks is a significant upgrade before they get into Extreme Rules. They give their top takeaways on the event, best matches of the night, the improved booking of The Judgment Day while Damage CTRL h...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr•Season 2022Ep. 464
It's anniversary week on WrestleRant Radio with this coming Sunday marking nine years of the show! To celebrate, Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with WWE Raw Superstar Matt Riddle talking WWE live events, his main roster run so far, teaming with Randy Orton and if he's kept in contact with him in his absence, making an enemy out of Roman Reigns, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss the latest changes to Raw, SmackDown and NXT's commentary teams and their top takeaways, wh...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 2022Ep. 463
Drew McIntyre returns to WrestleRant Radio this week for an exclusive interview with Graham "GSM" Matthews talking his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match with Roman Reigns at Clash at the Castle, why he's the man to take the title, his character development in recent months, his experience working house shows and who helped him the most, his incredible journey, his positive take on part-timers in WWE, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau are also breaking down what was a fairly quiet week in w...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 2022Ep. 462
In an interview from last month's WWE live event in Springfield, MA, Kofi Kingston joins Graham "GSM" Matthews to kick off WrestleRant Radio this week to talk his experience with house shows and how they've helped him, why they were integral to the early development to The New Day, coming up on his 15-year anniversary on the main roster, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss the debut of WarGames at Survivor Series this November before breaking down Wednesday's Grand Slam edition of Dynamite...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 2022Ep. 461
Making his WrestleRant Radio debut this week is WWE's Mr. Money in the Bank Austin Theory ! He talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews about how he's benefited from working the live events, feuding with Dolph Ziggler, getting a reaction, growing up a fan, liking having one name, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM to share their thoughts on this year's PWI 500, including Roman Reigns topping the list and Jon Moxley's odd placement. From there, they break down NXT 2.0 celebrating one year and if the brand...
Sep 15, 2022•59 min•Season 2022Ep. 460
