Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open WrestleRant Radio this week reviewing WWE Raw from Monday night with thoughts on the many video packages that aired and who will be able to get over from the current crop of competitors, The Creed Brothers' successful debut against Alpha Academy, #DIY's return to action, and an argument for how The Miz's babyface turn COULD work. Plus, the duo discuss Night 2 of NXT Halloween Havoc as well as Wednesday's AEW Dynamite with a review of Tony Khan's latest "...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 2023Ep. 519
Not only is Bianca Belair back on WWE SmackDown, she's also back on this week's WrestleRant Radio! She talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews about a potential dream match with Jade Cargill, working with Charlotte Flair and Damage CTRL, experiencing the Sunday "scaries," thoughts on Raw potentially moving off Mondays, Saturday premium live events, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM on the show to discuss IMPACT rebranding as TNA (again) and why it's a step in the right direction, the odds of CM Punk wo...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2023Ep. 518
Graham "GSM" Matthews welcomes wrestling legend Konnan to WrestleRant Radio this week to discuss IMPACT's upcoming Lucha Libre Celebration this coming weekend, who will be a part of it, giving Mexican wrestling its flowers and witnessing its evolution, why he doesn't make more public appearances, thoughts on Ricochet, Juventud Guerrera and Samuray del Sol, how lucha libre stereotypes can be prevented, advice he has for today's luchadors and who's already taken him up on it, and more. From there,...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 2023Ep. 517
It’s the “season premiere” of WrestleRant Radio (okay, not really), and Graham “GSM” Matthews and RJ Marceau are ushering in the next era! They open the episode with their thoughts on the “Will he or won’t he?” situation regarding the latest CM Punk-WWE updates, the likelihood of if we’ll see him back and when, if he’s worth the risk and whether pushing him right out of the gate sends the wrong message to the rest of the roster, his best possible opponent for WrestleMania 40 if he returns by the...
Oct 12, 2023•59 min•Season 2023Ep. 516
It's the 10-year anniversary episode of WrestleRant Radio! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau celebrate the historic milestone by reflecting on the early days of the show. They then get right into their thoughts of NXT No Mercy where two new champions were crowned, the Ilja Dragunov era got underway, and Becky Lynch and Tiffany Stratton killed it in an Extreme Rules main event. The duo discuss how the NXT product has been lately and what to expect when the brand goes head-to-head with AEW Dyna...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2023Ep. 515
WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Chelsea Green chats with Graham "GSM" Matthews to open WrestleRant Radio this week about her reign so far, her dynamic with Piper Niven compared to her dynamic with Sonya Deville, her time away from WWE and returning, how fans have perceived her so far, creative input with her character, how Samantha Irvin announces her to the ring, and more! From there, GSM and RJ Marceau discuss Jade Cargill officially arriving in WWE and how heavily it was touted by the company. ...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 2023Ep. 514
Coming off one of the most newsworthy weeks in wrestling in recent memory, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are breaking it all down on WrestleRant Radio, starting with the news that Jade Cargill has exited AEW and is reportedly WWE bound. They discuss her departure and run there, why a move to WWE is logical, if she should go straight to the main roster or to NXT first, when she should debut, and much more. They also have thoughts on Edge being removed from WWE's internal roster and if Shea...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2023Ep. 513
RJ Marceau shares his on-site report from last Friday's SmackDown in Boston with Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio as the duo discuss the latest developments in the Bloodline saga and if Jimmy Uso can hold his own as a main event act in singles competition, if AJ Styles is being built up as Roman Reigns' next challenger for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, and an update on LA Knight's contract negotiations with WWE and how it could affect his current push. GSM and RJ then get ...
Sep 14, 2023•56 min•Season 2023Ep. 512
Ahead of IMPACT Wrestling's Victory Road event coming up this Friday night, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with IMPACT star Josh Alexander about returning from injury to face a familiar foe in Steve Maclin, their match being called off back in Rebellion, being back ahead of schedule, if there's a different dynamic this time, working his way back toward the Impact World Championship, IMPACT's identity right now, what IMPACT 1000 means to him, who he'd want to face from IMPACT's past, and more! From ...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2023Ep. 511
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open WrestleRant Radio this week with a tribute to Bray Wyatt, who tragically passed away at the age of 36 on August 24th. They talk WWE honoring him this past week before celebrating his life and legacy and remembering his greatest matches and moments. There's also unfortunately more AEW behind-the-scenes drama for the duo to discuss, specifically centered around CM Punk and Jack Perry. In addition to both stars getting suspended, what consequences will stem...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2023Ep. 510
It's an eventful edition of WrestleRant Radio this week with Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discussing the passing of wrestling legend Terry Funk and his impact on the business, an update on Edge's status with WWE, if he's indeed done in the ring or if he could be AEW bound, John Cena's next appearance announced and who he'll face in his return to the ring, the odds of Drew McIntyre turning heel soon, if Chad Gable could ultimately dethrone Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship, Rh...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2023Ep. 509
Lacey Evans is officially gone from WWE as of earlier this week, but is she an example of someone the company missed the boat on? Graham "GSM" Matthews opens WrestleRant Radio with his analysis of her departure and where WWE went wrong with her, if it's a significant loss for the women's division, and where she could go next. He also reviews Raw from Monday with thoughts on the latest Judgment Day developments, Gunther vs. Chad Gable for the Intercontinental Championship going down next week, if...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2023Ep. 508
It's the SummerSlam fallout edition of WrestleRant Radio, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are giving their full on-site report from the pay-per-view! Hear their thoughts on whether Logan Paul and Ricochet were able to go "viral" in the opener, Cody Rhodes beating Brock Lesnar and what's next for both men, LA Knight finally getting a big moment, why the MMA Rules match fell flat, Gunther getting closer to breaking the all-time Intercontinental Championship record and Chad Gable becoming ...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2023Ep. 507
It's our second-annual on-site SummerSlam prediction show, this time in Detroit with Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau running down everything they expect to happen at the biggest party of the summer! Hear their experience in the city so far along with thoughts on the two women's matches bumped from the card, why LA Knight should win the Slim Jim SummerSlam Battle Royal but probably won't, why Ronda Rousey must put over Shayna Baszler, Ricochet battling Logan Paul, if Gunther's historic Inter...
Aug 05, 2023•40 min•Season 2023Ep. 506
In an interview recorded prior to the SAG-AFSTRA strike, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with Heels star Stephen Amell about Season 2, wrestling falling under "nerd culture" like comics, attracting audiences that don't understand the business, if he's incorporated advice from wrestlers into the show, if he can outdo Bad Bunny or Logan Paul in a celebrity match, and more! GSM then discusses the reports that Brian Pillman Jr. and Nick Aldis could be WWE bound and where they should be assigned before r...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 2023Ep. 505
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau review Raw from this past Monday night to open WrestleRant Radio this week and share their thoughts on multiple matches being made official for SummerSlam including Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar, if Gunther's historic Intercontinental Championship reign is in jeopardy, WWE's mess of a tag team division at the moment and why the constant title changes haven't helped, who's a bigger challenger for Rhea Ripley between Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan, the Viking R...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2023Ep. 504
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau delve into a myriad of WWE topics including The Trial of The Tribal Chief from last Friday's SmackDown, LA Knight's absence from the episode, Grayson Waller's in-ring debut, The Judgment Day dominating Monday's Raw and possible matches for them at SummerSlam, if Giovanni Vinci will be split from Imperium, thoughts on the Ricochet and Logan Paul face-off, Zoey Stark scoring a big win over Becky Lynch, Alpha Academy's graduation ceremony for Maxxine Dupri, the ...
Jul 14, 2023•54 min•Season 2023Ep. 503
There's a ton of topics for Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau to delve into on WrestleRant Radio this week including AEW's updated ticket sales for All In and if they can sell out Wembley Stadium, if WrestleMania is likely for London someday, Damian Priest captures the men's Money in the Bank briefcase and he'll cash in on the World Heavyweight Championship successfully, what's next for LA Knight and why fans shouldn't consider him "buried" just yet, Logan Paul vs. Ricochet at SummerSlam, IYO...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2023Ep. 502
Before she takes part in the star-studded women's Money in the Bank Ladder match, WWE Raw Superstar Zoey Stark makes her WrestleRant Radio debut to chat with Graham "GSM" Matthews about qualifying for the bout and what she's expecting at the event, her favorite match she's had in WWE, her Raw run so far, showing more personality, being paired with Trish Stratus, her reaction to being called up to the main roster from NXT, her entrance music and innovative finisher, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau a...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 2023Ep. 501
Fresh off capturing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Ronda Rousey, Shayna Baszler is on WrestleRant Radio this week talking all about the title win, why it was the right time, teaming with Rousey and some of her recent comments, their journey to this point, how she feels they can elevate the women's tag team division, unifying the WWE and NXT Women's Tag Team titles, and even some Star Wars! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss the two newly-announced WWE pay-per-views for the fall: Payback...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2023Ep. 500
There's tons to talk about on this week's WrestleRant Radio, but Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau kick things off discussing Damian Priest qualifying for the men's Money in the Bank Ladder match and a possible babyface turn, why the briefcase shouldn't be cashed in on a midcard championship, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor for the World Heavyweight Championship being made official for Money in the Bank and what was so aggravating about the segment that set it up, Cody Rhodes facing Dominik Myste...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2023Ep. 499
NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio to talk defending the title in his backyard of Lowell, MA at Battleground, his journey to the brand, working as a babyface, who he considers the "four pillars" of NXT, and more! From there, RJ Marceau and GSM discuss the passing of The Iron Sheik, updated fields for the men's and women's Money in the Bank Ladder match and who has the best chances of winning each briefcase, the latest on the Bloodline drama and if Jey Uso...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 2023Ep. 498
Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with Masters of Puppets star Kurt Fuller to kick off WrestleRant Radio talking his role in the new Connecticut play all about the inner workings of the wrestling business, what you can expect, working with James Roday Rodriguez again, being a wrestling fan, No Holds Barred being a highlight of his career, thoughts on Vince McMahon, and much more. GSM is then joined by RJ Marceau to discuss CM Punk officially being announced for the premiere of A...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 2023Ep. 497
A massive weekend of wrestling approaches, and WrestleRant Radio's got you covered! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau give their complete previews and predictions for the upcoming events including WWE Night of Champions, NXT Battleground and AEW Double or Nothing. Hear their thoughts on the Raw and SmackDown women's divisions, if Brock Lesnar will avenge his loss to Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa challenging for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship, who will become the inaugural...
May 26, 2023•1 hr•Season 2023Ep. 496
The iconic "Stone Cold" Steve Austin returns to WrestleRant Radio to shoot the breeze with Graham "GSM" Matthews about his new Stone Cold Takes on America show on A&E, life after wrestling, his line of beer, staying busy and why he didn't compete at WrestleMania 39, what it would have entailed exactly, if he's leaving the door open for another match, thoughts on LA Knight, how to combat the "What?" chant, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau have plenty to discuss regarding "Superstar" Billy Graham'...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2023Ep. 495
Graham "GSM" Matthews welcomes WWE Hall of Famer Lita to WrestleRant Radio for the first time ever to discuss the second season of "WWE's Most Wanted Treasures" on A&E, dealing with the difficulty of collectors parting with their items, her most prized possessions, wanting to see a physical WWE Hall of Fame, her most recent run with WWE, working with Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch again, the women's division getting more non-title stories, if she'll ever have a definitive retirement match, wa...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2023Ep. 494
It's been a historic week in wrestling for more reasons than one, including AEW selling an astounding amount of tickets for August's All In event in London from pre-sales alone! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau break down the news, what it means, and what they expect the ultimate attendance to be. They also discuss Dark and Dark: Elevation reportedly coming to an end and whether it's a positive or a negative. Did the 2023 WWE Draft truly "change the game" as promised? Well, not really, but t...
May 04, 2023•56 min•Season 2023Ep. 493
It's Draft week on WrestleRant Radio! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau briefly preview the NFL Draft and some potential top picks before discussing the passing of Jerry Springer and his involvement with WWE, the former Naomi reportedly set to debut in IMPACT this weekend, Roderick Strong being declared "All Elite" as of Wednesday's Dynamite and where he'll fit into the AEW shuffle, CM Punk visiting backstage at Monday's Raw in Chicago and what it might mean, and the announcement of a new Wor...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2023Ep. 492
On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau review Raw highlights from Monday night including The Bloodline and The Judgment Day reaching a short-term agreement and what consequences Judgment Day may face for not holding up their end of the deal, if The Usos will regain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship from Sami Zayn and The Usos, mapping out where the Bloodline storyline is headed, potential ideas for Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa defecting from the group, if Cody Rh...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2023Ep. 491
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open WrestleRant Radio with a complete analysis of the returning WWE Draft! Will WWE actually enforce the rules of the Brand Split this time, what moves should be made, and what tag teams and stables are in jeopardy of being split up? Where should certain championships end up, and how should WWE handle the situation surrounding the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship? The duo also discuss Trish Stratus' heel turn on Raw and how her feud with Becky Lynch wil...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2023Ep. 490