The final WrestleRant Radio of 2024 features the results of the 12th-annual WWE/AEW Year in Review Awards! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau break down the best and worst of 2024 including WWE and AEW's flagship shows and where they excelled and failed creatively, what can be done to better improve the pay-per-views, the greatest feuds and moments, what stars broke out, most memorable men's and women's matches, how tag team wrestling was a major weakness for both companies, the men's and wome...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2024Ep. 579
On the holiday edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau delve into their review of the return of Saturday Night's Main Event! They talk Drew McIntyre decimating Sami Zayn and McIntyre potentially rekindling his rivalry with Roman Reigns heading into WrestleMania 41, who he could face instead, Liv Morgan defending the Women's World Championship against IYO SKY and what the WrestleMania match could be for the belt, Gunther retaining his World Heavyweight Championship in a...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2024Ep. 578
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau waste no time on this week's WrestleRant Radio getting into their thoughts on NXT Deadline! They talk the winners of the Iron Survivor Challenge matches and if new champions will be crowned at New Year's Evil next month, the NXT Underground match, the NXT Tag Team Championship match stealing the show, Trick Williams retaining the NXT Championship, and what's next for Ethan Page. Plus, who's switching shows as part of WWE's upcoming "trade window"? GSM and RJ ...
Dec 12, 2024•58 min•Season 2024Ep. 577
Is Pentagon Jr. WWE bound imminently? Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discuss the free agent's next steps on WrestleRant Radio before getting into the Fightful report that The Rock is not currently factored into WrestleMania 41 plans. Should WWE continuing revolving everything around Rock? What will Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns do instead? What's the most realistic scenario for all involved come WrestleMania 41? The duo then get into their full review of WWE Survivor Series from last Saturd...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2024Ep. 576
The annual Thanksgiving episode of WrestleRant Radio kicks off with Graham "GSM" Matthews chatting with WWE Raw Superstar Raquel Rodriguez about returning to WarGames, if it will be a full circle moment for her at Survivor Series, being back on WWE TV, her skin condition affecting her performance inside Elimination Chamber earlier this year, reuniting with Liv Morgan, turning heel, wanting to win the newly-announced Women's Intercontinental Championship, and more! GSM then gives his full review ...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2024Ep. 575
Graham "GSM" Matthews has plenty to discuss on the AEW front to kick off this week's WrestleRant Radio! Hear his thoughts on how AEW will benefit from running smaller buildings in 2025 starting with a string of shows at the Hammerstein Ballroom next month, Kenny Omega saying that AEW doesn't need him right now, and "Speedball" Mike Bailey reportedly being AEW bound. He also gives his complete predictions for Saturday's Full Gear pay-per-view event headlined by Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy for t...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2024Ep. 574
Graham "GSM" Matthews kicks off WrestleRant Radio this week with his raw thoughts on Wednesday's edition of AEW Dynamite in Bridgeport, including why the show has become depressing to watch some weeks and what can be done to fix it. It wasn't all bad, however, as he also gets into what he liked from the show and how Full Gear is guaranteed to deliver next weekend. RJ Marceau then joins GSM to discuss NXT returning Lowell for the December 17th episode of NXT TV, any notable names that can appear ...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2024Ep. 573
Rumors ran rampant this week that WWE will be heading to Japan for next year's Backlash event, and although that was ultimately untrue, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau kick off WrestleRant Radio discussing the company's continued global expansion heading into 2025 with a good chunk of the road to WrestleMania 41 happening overseas. They also have thoughts on NXT invading the ECW Arena and why their women's division deserves WarGames at Survivor Series. GSM and RJ then break down WWE's lates...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2024Ep. 572
On a very special Halloween edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews recalls the last time the show fell on the spooky holiday (and how drastically the world of wrestling has changed since then) before giving his thoughts on the Fright Night edition of AEW Dynamite, arguably the best television show AEW has produced in some time. He discusses Orange Cassidy seemingly being Jon Moxley's first AEW World Championship challenger at Full Gear, Adam Cole vs. Buddy Matthews, the questionable...
Oct 31, 2024•57 min•Season 2024Ep. 571
Michael Waldron , the mastermind behind Heels , Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on this week's WrestleRant Radio for an exclusive chat! They're talking Heels arriving on Netflix, wanting a third season, working with CM Punk on the show, being a wrestling fan, similarities between his Marvel projects and the wrestling world, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss Samantha Irvin's shockingly abrupt departure from WWE including why she likely is...
Oct 25, 2024•58 min•Season 2024Ep. 570
Graham "GSM" Matthews shares some thoughts on former Ring of Honor executive Joe Koff who passed away this past week before airing his exclusive interview with JCW American Champion Caleb Konley . They discusses why you should be watching Juggalo Championship Wrestling, the audience it appeals to, his history with the company, giving it a concert feel, working with Insane Clown Posse, the promotion's plans for 2025 and beyond, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then get into rumors of Brock Lesnar po...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2024Ep. 569
After giving his quick predictions for AEW WrestleDream this Saturday featuring Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with RJ Marceau about WWE Bad Blood! In their full review of the pay-per-view, they're talking CM Punk and Drew McIntyre's excellent Hell in a Cell clash and what's next for both men, Nia Jax retaining the WWE Women's Championship against Bayley and when Tiffany Stratton might cash in her Money in the Bank briefcase, if the Dam...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2024Ep. 568
AEW has officially renewed its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are getting into everything it means on WrestleRant Radio! They discuss Dynamite and Collision also airing on Max along with the entire AEW library, if the company is finally profitable, pay-per-views airing on Max "at a discounted rate" in 2025 and the future of wrestling pay-per-views and streaming, insane ticket prices for upcoming WWE events, and more. GSM and RJ then share their thought...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2024Ep. 567
After Graham "GSM" Matthews shares his quick thoughts on the Grand Slam edition of AEW Dynamite to start off WrestleRant Radio, he and RJ Marceau break down the announcement that SummerSlam is headed to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026! They're also sharing their first impressions on the Mr. McMahon Netflix documentary and if it's worth watching, thoughts on WWE reportedly signing The Lucha Brothers and why it isn't true just yet, SmackDown possibly expanding to three hours in January, Miro ...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2024Ep. 566
On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with Donovan Dijak about debuting in MLW, why it's the right fit for him right now, the procs and cons of his time in WWE/NXT and why he's grateful for the experience, his hectic travel schedule, being back on the independent scene, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then share their thoughts on SmackDown's new theme song and WWE reportedly ending their relationship with def Rebel later this year, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2024Ep. 565
Ahead of The Killer's Game hitting theaters this weekend, Drew McIntyre is back on WrestleRant Radio to chat with Graham "GSM" Matthews about being in the film, working with Batista, making his acting debut and if it came easy to him, comparing his character in The Killer's Game to his on-screen persona in WWE, what went into his decision to re-sign with WWE, having more fun playing a heel, and more! Plus, GSM shares his quick thoughts on AEW's All Out pay-per-view including Jon Moxley's heel tu...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 2024Ep. 564
WWE Raw Superstar Lyra Valkyria makes her WrestleRant Radio debut this week talking to Graham "GSM" Matthews about debuting on WWE Speed, her history with IYO SKY and their series of matches, finding her footing on the Raw roster, being caught off guard by being drafted from NXT, watching the evolution of the women's division as a fan, what she thinks is next for Becky Lynch, and more! Plus, after giving his complete predictions for AEW All Out this Saturday night, GSM catches up with RJ Marceau...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2024Ep. 563
fter opening this week's WrestleRant Radio with his quick thoughts on the unfortunate passing of Sid Eudy a.k.a. Sycho Sid and why he belongs in the WWE Hall of Fame, Graham "GSM" Matthews gives his complete review of AEW's All In pay-per-view! He has plenty to say about all of the great matches, surprises and the championships that changed hands as well as some of the aftermath from Wednesday's Dynamite. Plus, RJ Marceau returns to discuss highlights from Monday's Raw including the kickoff to t...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2024Ep. 562
Graham "GSM" Matthews flies solo this week on WrestleRant Radio to discuss all the latest happenings in the world of wrestling, but first, he recounts his experience at Fanatics Fest in New York City over the weekend! Was it worth it? Was it as much of a mess as some made it out to be? Should it become an annual event? GSM then shares his thoughts on CM Punk's polarizing promo from Monday's Raw, Bronson Reed vs. Braun Strowman being set up for next week, Pat McAfee's last night for now and what ...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2024Ep. 561
More contract talk kicks off WrestleRant Radio this week with Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discussing Randy Orton re-signing with WWE for another five years, why in-ring retirement could be a long ways off for him, Daniel Garcia's AEW future being uncertain and where he'll be best utilized. GSM and RJ also have plenty to say about Kevin Owens being announced as Cody Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Championship opponent at Bash in Berlin, Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley vs. Dominik Mysterio and Liv ...
Aug 15, 2024•47 min•Season 2024Ep. 560
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau waste no time getting into all of the news from another eventual week in the world of wrestling including Survivor Series being announced for Vancouver this November, NXT hitting the road for the brand's first two shows on The CW this fall, the latest drama in AEW this time between Britt Baker and MJF, and The Lucha Brothers reportedly headed for WWE. They also have a FULL REVIEW of SummerSlam with thoughts on Dominik Mysterio betraying Rhea Ripley for Liv Mo...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2024Ep. 559
It's a shortened show this week on WrestleRant Radio as Graham "GSM" Matthews is en route to Cleveland for WWE's SummerSlam weekend! But before then, he and RJ Marceau share their immediate reaction to Tony Khan meeting with Shane McMahon, what value Shane would have to AEW, his rocky last few years in WWE, and a possible role for him in AEW if he actually were to put pen to paper with the promotion. Plus, they've got FULL PREDICTIONS for SummerSlam weekend event including if both sets of tag ti...
Aug 01, 2024•35 min•Season 2024Ep. 558
Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry on this week's WrestleRant Radio about his all-new A&E documentary, his journey through life, lessons he's learned and the worst advice he's gotten, which wrestler interactions surprised him the most, his transition into wrestling and his son wanting to follow in his footsteps, nearly retiring in 2013, the making of his iconic entrance music, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM for the latest contract talk regarding Bobby Lashley ...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2024Ep. 557
WWE's The Miz returns to WrestleRant Radio for an exclusive chat with Graham "GSM" Matthews about his all-new A&E documentary talking how he felt it came out, being considered a legend and being called "underrated" by John Cena, how integral Cena was to his career early on, burying the hatchet with CM Punk last year, the current state of WWE, what he hopes to do at SummerSlam in Cleveland, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then get into their review of Monday's Raw where Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Riple...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2024Ep. 556
Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open WrestleRant Radio this week with their FULL REVIEW of WWE's Money in the Bank premium live event! Hear their thoughts on the wild men's and women's Money in the Bank Ladder matches and if Drew McIntyre and Tiffany Stratton were the right winners, what's next for Jey Uso, why Bron Breakker wasn't damaged by losing to Sami Zayn, John Cena announcing his retirement from in-ring competition in 2025 and how his retirement tour should be booked, why McIntyre c...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2024Ep. 555
It's a special Fourth of July edition of WrestleRant Radio! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have plenty to discuss ahead of the holiday weekend including their experiences at Friday Night SmackDown in Madison Square Garden and Monday Night Raw in Boston, Paul Heyman being ousted from The Bloodline, the latest sit-down interview with Uncle Howdy and Bo Dallas and who The Wyatt Sicks might ultimately be targeting, the final Money in the Bank qualifiers, quick thoughts on AEW Forbidden Door, a...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2024Ep. 554
WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio this week to chat about being included in the latest DLC pack for WWE 2K24, playing video games and who he'd manage from the current roster, the importance of wrestling entrance music, if he feels today's themes need to be fixed, and more! Plus, GSM and RJ Marceau have plenty to discuss including the passing of Sika Anoa'i, Jacob Fatu's SmackDown debut last week being practically perfect, WWE announcing a multi-year de...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2024Ep. 553
An eventful week in wrestling leaves Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau with plenty to discuss on WrestleRant Radio, starting with a full review of WWE Clash at the Castle! They talk the electric atmosphere in Glasgow, the bloody "I Quit" match between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles, if Solo Sikoa is a SummerSlam-worthy opponent for Rhodes and who he could defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against instead, if Roman Reigns will be back in the coming weeks, Chad Gable losing yet another Intercon...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2024Ep. 552
On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with the always-entertaining (and documented die-hard WWE fan) Gabriel Iglesias talking hosting the second season of WWE Rivals on A&E, his experience at WrestleMania 40 weekend, differences he's noticed between the Vince McMahon and Paul Levesque regimes, filming for Rivals and getting to know his co-hosts, his thoughts on Cody Rhodes and CM Punk, who he'd like to see get a shot in WWE's "new era," his favo...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2024Ep. 551
WWE's Valhalla a.k.a. Sarah Logan joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio to talk her brand-new children's book, how it got going and the most difficult part of the process, being back in WWE and reinventing herself as a member of The Viking Raiders, working with Triple H, her moment with Michael Cole that went viral, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then got into CONTRACT TALK with various WWE Superstars whose contracts are set to expire soon including Chad Gable, Dijak, Natalya, Ricochet ...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 2024Ep. 550
