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In the 1st of 2 shows dropping this week, Matt & Rhodesia are joined by Brandon as they preview and discuss night 1 of WrestleMania 42.They grade each matches build, give their picks on who they think will win, what this weekend means to their wrestling fandom, + much more.This is a fun one, enjoy!0:00 Intro06:21 The significance of WrestleMania & what Mania weekend means to them21:29 Who’s the one person that’s missing Mania that absolutely shouldn’t24:51 The Usos and LA Knight vs. IShowSpeed and the Vision31:02 Ranking Samoan’s in regards to in ring work40:36 Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre46:54 Women’s tag team match51:29 Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee59:54 Gunther vs Seth Rollins1:06:12 Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer1:14:05 Cody Rhodes vs Randy OrtonConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
Matt & Rhodesia take a deep dive into the craziest, real life storyline in a couple of years in WWE with TKO head Ari Emanuel inserting Pat McAfee into the main event of WrestleMania.They also discuss the announced lineups for WrestleMania night 1 & 2, Chris Jericho returning to AEW last week on ‘AEW Dynamite’, a potential double standard, Hulk Hogan’s new Netflix documentary, + MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro0:31 Marriage and living arrangement talk7:26 The Pat McAfee & TKO bomb that dropped last week including Cody Rhodes and CM Punk’s response55:13 WrestleMania night 1 & night 2 lineups1:10:19 Iyo Sky following Rhea Ripley to ’SmackDown’1:14:14 The pairing of Lil Yacthy & Trick Williams1:17:35 Chris Jericho back in AEW1:24:49 A double standard in wrestling/society1:36:50 Hulk Hogan’s last interview coming to Netflix1:41:41 Jade Cargill on the Joe Budden Podcast & Lola Vice winning the NXT woman’s title on ‘NXT Stand & Deliver’Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
Matt & Rhodesia are back and begin this episode by discussing Seth Rollins vs Gunther and the angle from ‘WWE RAW’, Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar make their case for the most anticipated match on WrestleMania weekend, and they give their thoughts on Cody Rhodes and Stephanie McMahon’s segment from Monday night.They then get into who Randy Orton could be talking to, the controversial win of Sami Zayn from ‘SmackDown’ Friday, fans being upset about John Cena hosting ‘WrestleMania’,+ MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro3:58 Seth Rollins vs Gunther set for ‘WrestleMania’ and how it should lead to Brock Lesnar vs Gunther @ ‘SummerSlam’19:10 Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar make magic in MSG33:18 Stephanie McMahon and Cody Rhodes segment on ‘WWE RAW’45:50 Who is Randy Orton talking to on the phone?52:44 WWE charging 10k to tour Cody Rhodes bus on Mania weekend54:54 Sami Zayn winning the U.S. title from Carmelo Hayes on ‘SmackDown’1:02:13 CM Punk & Roman Reigns along with the Uso’s dropping the tag titles to the Vision1:07:15 Fans upset that John Cena is hosting ‘WrestleMania’1:12:04 Confirmed matches for ‘WrestleMania’ including a question about Penta1:16:39 Quick hitsConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
Matt & Rhodesia start this episode by discussing the great work of Paul Heyman, Brock Lesnar, and Oba Femi before getting into week 5 of Roman Reigns & CM Punk.They also talk Gunther’s WrestleMania trajectory, Sid being inducted into the WWE HOF, Bron Breakker working his way toward a return in time for ‘WrestleMania’, Randy Orton’s 2nd week as a heel,+ MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro5:20 Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi, and Brock Lesnar delivering22:43 Roman Reigns and CM Punk losing the plot on their storyline1:03:59 Where is Gunther’s ‘WrestleMania’ match?1:10:14 Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer’s physicality on ‘WWE RAW’ and AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch official for ‘WrestleMania’1:12:12 Sid being inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame and Bron Breakker returning by Mania?1:15:35 ’SmackDown’ quick hitsConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
Matt & Rhodesia are back after a jam packed few days of wrestling this past weekend.They discuss the CM Punk & Roman Reigns segment from Monday’s RAW show, the awesome Randy Orton heel turn, AEW & what they did @ ‘AEW Revolution’, Oba Femi challenging Brock Lesnar for WrestleMania,+ MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro3:13 CM Punk/Roman Reigns round 3 promo battle36:14 Sami Zayn’s incredible work on ‘SmackDown42:15 Randy Orton’s heel turn on Cody Rhodes59:49 Oba Femi answering Brock Lesnar’s open challenge1:11:07 Trick Williams updated entrance & Rhea Ripley/Jade Cargill1:15:42 ‘AEW Revolution’ talk+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
0:00 Intro2:01 The CM Punk & Uso’s segment from ‘WWE RAW’ and the fallout from it27:20 Finn Balor leaving the Judgement Day36:39 Quick ‘RAW’ thoughts40:53 AEW’s PPV strategy46:10 Update on Brock Lesnar’s WrestleMania opponent1:00:19 WWE’s unfinished storylines 1:08:38 ‘AEW Revolution’ preview1:31:54 Closing thoughts on the Detroit Pistons & spoiler on Iyo Sky’s WrestleMania opponent+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
Cody Rhodes winning the championship again from Drew McIntyre stirred up a whirlwind of emotions online, was it really about him, or did it stem from Drew’s journey?And what about the Roman Reigns of it all?Let’s break it down like only Matt & Rhodesia can!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
0:00 Intro2:00 Elimination Chamber Thoughts17:29 RAW thoughts including the opening of the show & CM Punk & Roman Reigns promo battle #242:02 Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre this Friday on SmackDown and what WrestleMania now looks like for the SD brand1:04:25 Penta winning the IC title and getting closer to Dom Mysterio vs Finn Balor1:08:38 Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley go at it on social media1:24:21 The podcast engagement on TIkTok this past weekend1:27:56 Fairly critiquing wrestling1:32:49 Lash Legend and Nia Jax winning the tag team titles1:35:08 Demolition being inducted into the WWE HOF and “1st ballot” Hall of Famer’s+ MUCH MORE!Watch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
0:00 Intro4:40 The injury bug hits Bronson Reed and the future of the Vision17:29 Paul Heyman compares Austin Theory to Shawn Michaels26:00 Brock Lesnar’s open challenge for WrestleMania & the misses on RAW47:15 Giulia vs Rhea from SmackDown and some women’s division talk57:52 Paul Heyman discussing booking and planning for WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia1:03:54 AJ Styles celebration and HOF announcement1:09:45 NXT Stand & Deliver being off of Mania weekend1:14:22 Elimination Chamber preview1:28:13 MJF vs Hangman Page Texas Death Match storyline+ MUCH MORE!Watch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
0:00 Intro02:45 Matt & Rhodesia’s current gripes with the storylines & creative on WWE TV25:28 AJ Styles tribute for next week’s ‘WWE RAW’ show26:32 Jevon Evans going to the ‘Elimination Chamber’ and Kevin Nash’s comments about him40:11 RIP Jesse Jackson & Color Me Badd talk44:52 Bianca Belair finger surgery and who’s their pick to win the women’s Elimination Chamber match56:40 John Cena talks when he was originally scheduled to win #17 and when he was going to turn babyface with Cody Rhodes1:04:06 Brock Lesnar vs LA Knight rumored for WrestleMania1:10:41 AEW bringing it with strong TV1:20:25 What Rhodesia learned this week1:25:35 Mercedes Monè charging $100 to text her1:28:18 Chris Jericho still under contract to AEW+ MUCH MORE!Watch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
Matt & Rhodesia are back to feed the wrestling streets with that good wrestling talk you love from them!0:00 Intro03:04 Roman Reigns and CM Punk take the night 2 WrestleMania main event spot20:31 Bron Breakker’s injury and comparing him to Oba Femi31:19 Triple H is allegedly concerned about WrestleMania ticket sales41:35 What Rhodesia learned this week44:42 Matt takes a victory lap on two takes50:28 Big E says he’s retired52:51 Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance and him vs Logan Paul @ Mania57:31 Suspension of disbelief in pro wrestling1:07:08 Kenny Omega is back1:13:00 Darby Allin getting kidnapped on Dynamite+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
Matt & Rhodesia are back with a full WWE Royal Rumble 2026 recap, breaking down the winners, surprise entrants, and what it all means heading into WrestleMania.If you want the visuals and live reactions, this episode is also on YouTube!00:00 Instant reactions surrounding Roman Reigns appearance on Pat MacAfee & winning the Royal Rumble 08:40 Men’s Royal Rumble 22:29 Women’s Royal Rumble with Liv Morgan being the winner30:46 AJ Styles retires and what's next for him 38:21 WrestleMania talk
With WWE gearing up for one of their biggest shows of the year, Matt & Rhodesia bring you the wrestling talk and humor you’ve come to expect from them!They discuss the Royal Rumble and preview WWE’s kick off of the road to WrestleMania, the great ’Saturday Night’s Main Event’ from this past Saturday, overall thoughts of ‘WWE Unreal’ season 2, and the talk of AEW having trouble creating new stars.0:00 Royal Rumble PLE talk05:47 The Rock being offered the highest paycheck ever to wrestle @ next year’s Mania14:23 Saturday Night’s Main Event recap28:21 Does the lack of build for the ‘Royal Rumble’ hurt the excitement level?33:15 WWE Unreal thoughts compared to what’s been on social media56:32 What Rhodesia learned this week1:00:10 Can and is AEW creating new stars?1:13:00 ‘Royal Rumble’ previewConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
Matt & Rhodesia are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary so they begin this episode with some marriage talk before getting into the graps!Topics include:A.J. Styles putting his career on the line against Gunther at the Royal RumbleCody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns not happening at this year’s WrestleManiaPowerhouse Hobbs joining WWECM Punk vs Finn Balor from this Monday’s ‘RAW’‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ previewThe Rascals signing with AEW and quick ‘Dynamite’ notes from last week+ MUCH MORE!0:00 Marriage Talk10:32 AJ Styles future after putting his career on the line against Gunther33:31 No Cody vs Roman 3 this year @ WrestleMania46:31 Powerhouse Hobbs signing to WWE50:58 CM Punk’s title run thus far and his match with Finn Balor58:14 Jey Uso’s promo from ‘RAW’1:03:10 What Rhodesia learned this week1:06:30 Quick ‘SmackDown’ highlights1:11:26 ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ preview1:39:19 AEW updatesConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
In this episode, Matt & Rhodesia discuss Drew McIntyre’s big win on ‘SmackDown’ defeating Cody Rhodes for the world title, what’s next for Cody, which show Oba Femi should land on, Finn Balor’s title shot against CM Punk on next week’s ‘RAW’, Rhodesia debuts a new weekly segment, + MUCH MORE!0:00 Stephanie McMahon not knowing about Liv Morgan’s arrest06:03 Drew McIntyre winning the championship, Cody Rhodes and WWE title reigns in general right now25:25 What’s next for Cody32:13 Drew’s next opponent for the ‘Royal Rumble’38:53 CM Punk vs Finn Balor42:10 Bron Breakker being suspended indefinitely46:20 Oba Femi better on ‘RAW’ or ‘SmackDown’?51:39 Rhodesia’s new segment58:21 Stephanie Vaquer’s injury and how WWE is handling it1:03:12 Giulia, Jordynne Grace, and Mercedes Mone Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
In this episode, Matt & Rhodesia discuss their New Year wrestling resolutions before discussing the Stranger Things episode of ‘WWE RAW’ particularly analyzing the main event featuring CM Punk and Bron Breaker.The conversation shifts to NXT highlights, the strengths of the current graduating class of wrestlers heading to RAW and ‘SmackDown’, and a ranking of the top women in WWE. They then preview the upcoming SmackDown, + MORE!0:00 Wrestling New Year resolutions5:35 WWE RAW thoughts including Bron Breakker vs. CM Punk18:23 Tag title match between The Kabuki Warriors & Iyo Sky/Rhea Ripley24:26 The WWE Unreal season 2 trailer31:51 Chris Jericho showing up at the ‘Royal Rumble’?36:42 Steve Austin says he has one more match in him40:02 NXT ‘New Years Evil’ and discussing the class of NXT wrestlers that were just called up to the main roster51:38 Trick Willams official debut on ‘SmackDown’58:14 WWE’s ranking of the top women in 20251:03:30 How Oba Femi plays into Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre this weekConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
Happy New Years Freaks!Big week in pro wrestling and Matt & Rhodesia are here to talk about it all! From the title changes, Paul Heyman’s proclamation that the members of the Vision will be WrestleMania main eventers in 5 years, previewing WWE’s January 5th RAW show, Chris Jericho’s WWE return, AEW Worlds End and the William Regal message to wrestlers, Willow Nightingale defeating Mercedes Moné for the TBS championship, to grading WWE’s top men wrestlers for 2025, sit back and enjoy!0:00 Intro0:35 Which title change this past week hit you most in the feels?7:12 Matt and Rhodesia’s NYE celebration14:34 Who in the Vision will be a WrestleMania main eventer in 5 years20:07 The busy week in wrestling and WWE going back to 3 hour SmackDown’s starting this week24:32 Previewing this upcoming WWE RAW on January 5th42:24 Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre in a 3 Stages of Hell match47:33 The return of Chris Jericho to WWE53:38 Carmelo Hayes’ moment on SmackDown & his booking this past year1:02:57 Penta and Nikki Bella shout outs1:05:54 Grading the top WWE men stars from 20251:19:22 AEW Worlds End and William Regal’s message to the talent1:34:17 Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Moné from AEW Dynamite WednesdayConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
In this festive episode of the TFW Podcast, Matt and Rhodesia discuss their naughty and nice lists in professional wrestling, reflecting on the year's highs and lows. They talk rising stars, cultural experiences in Spain during Christmas, and share their thoughts on the Nutcracker ballet.They also delve into their favorite Christmas songs and movies, sharing personal anecdotes and preferences along with the most recent Jake Paul fight, debating its implications for boxing and entertainment.They then finish up by doing a quick preview of AEW World’s End this weekend.The dialogue is filled with humor, nostalgia, and everything you expect from the TFW podcast, happy holidays!0:00 Intro0:48 Christmas Naughty & Nice list for 202518:28 Listener question on future retirement runs in wrestling24:09 ChatGPT’s thoughts on the TFW podcast34:43 Christmas time in Spain44:37 Favorite Christmas songs and movies1:10:40 Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua1:20:54 AEW World’s EndConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
Matt and Rhodesia begin this episode by discussing the ending of John Cena’s last match with Gunther from this past weekend's ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ (00:06) before giving their letter grade on Cena’s final run in it’s entirety (36:33).They also discuss:Austin Theory being the masked man (36:33)CM Punk’s promo from ‘WWE RAW’ and his title reign thus far (57:54)The Uso’s and The New Day’s chemistry in the ring (01:12:09)Ivey Nile, Maxxine Dupri (01:14:50) and Thea Hail becoming women’s North American champion (01:19:05)Matt shares a story from an ECW show involving the Dudley Boys (01:24:35)Quick hits on Oba Femi, AEW ‘Winter Is Coming’,(01:31:40)AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
Matt and Rhodesia begin this episode by getting to the biggest news of the week (01:36) before diving into John Cena’s last match with Gunther @ SNME (12:40) and what they would like to see from the match and the entire night (21:35) before discussing highlights on RAW including LA Knight’s place and The Uso’s going back to the tag team division (37:49).Bayley talks about her frustration with younger talent (50:11) which leads to a conversation on how younger talent is used in WWE (57:16)They also talk:-Iron Survivor match from NXT Deadline (01:03:12)-The Rock being nominated for a Golden Globe (01:08:11)-Mercedes Mone’ downfall has begun (01:12:59)-Final thoughts on John Cena’s last match (01:16:59)AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743
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