Celebrate Wrestling - McGuire on Wrestling

Fred Rosser was known as "Darren Young" during his time in WWE.  During that tenure, he was part of one of the hottest factions of its time in The Nexus, became a Tag Team Champion as part of the "Prime Time Players", and even was a protoge of former WWE Champion, Bob Backlund. Most notably, Rosser would become known as the first openly gay WWE Superstar who was active during his career - a distinction he still treasures to this day. Mike McGuire sat down with Fred before a Dungeon Wrestling show in Calgary, Alberta recently.  Nowadays, in addition to wrestling, Rosser is Head Coach for New Japan Pro Wrestling's Los Angeles Dojo, the NJPW Academy. The two talk about his history in The Nexus, John Cena's role in his career, his positive outlook despite some personal struggles and even a dubious happening in Montreal that he was an inadvertent part of. Find this interview and all our shows by subscribing to "Celebrate Wrestling - McGuire on Wrestling" wherever you get your podcasts, or at celebratewrestling.com  

Why is Manitoba's Premier trying to get John Cena's attention?  Will Montreal fans leave Saturday Night's Main Event happy next weekend? Does London REALLY have a hope of getting a WrestleMania?  Plus, was TNA's premiere on AMC as bad as the internet is saying?  We cover all these topics and more this week! Join Mike McGuire with guests Dave Meltzer and Joe Aguinaldo to go over the week in wrestling, including all those stories, plus results from TNA's Genesis Pay-Per-View, an update on Powerhouse Hobbs, MJF v. Bandido and a preview of this week's WWE from Ireland and Eastern Canada! Also, a list of upcoming events Celebrate Wrestling will be present at or supporting in Western Canada and more! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

This week, the least serious but most fun wrestling in review show is back as Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias bring you some of the hilights as only they can! From Smackdown in London to Raw in Düsseldorf, the European road to the Royal Rumble is on, but not before headed back to Canada next week! Find out why the guys are happy to see Drew McIntyre as Champion, an upset Cody Rhodes, and excitement for the upcoming trip to Montreal! Plus, has WWE already blown it with Matt Cardona, or is this leading to something else - maybe the reuniting of wrestling's hottest power couple? Plus, AEW, Women's tag wrestling, and why Darby Allin may be the best ever in execution... like dude may execute himself. For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com

It's another new era for the little wrestling radio show that could, as McGuire on Wrestling adds Kelowna's AM 1150 to our list of carriers!  While part of this week serves as a reintroduction, we have a lot to talk about after and ahead of some big weeks in wrestling. Drew McIntyre is once again WWE Champion, and The Alternate Commentary's Mitch Hontzias and DImitri Korolis chime in with their thoughts on the title change. The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer speaks this week about the WWE Raw/Stranger Things crossover, whether or not stars crossing brands means anything anymore, Andrade El Idolo, and whether or not there is any fire to the smoke that Chris Jericho could be making his TNA Wrestling debut as part of their new AMC launch.  Plus, hear Dave and Mike discuss the sudden resurgence of Kit Wilson, and whether or not WWE have lightning in a bottle! Lawsuits, injury updates and more! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com    

The Greeks are back!  Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis return with the rest of the gWo to have fun talking about the latest week in wrestling, New Year events and more! On this show, find out what the guys thought about the WWE/Stranger Things Raw episode, new faces emerging, and AEW's latest moves.  From Mercedes Mone's continued "downfall" to Mitch checking out Tanahashi's retirement in New Japan, the guys cover a LOT of territory! NOTE: This week's episode was recorded prior to WWE Smackdown in Germany, so you KNOW the guys will have things to say about Drew McIntyre's big win next week!

Hiroshi Tanahashi, one of the most important figures in New Japan Pro Wrestling history - perhaps second only to its founder - has wrestled his last match.  The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer offers some insight on that, as well as the 20th Wrestle Kingdom event as a whole. Also, find out why you never want Vince McMahon or other WWE officials to be in charge of YOUR web security, and feel free to join us in reading into some interesting tour scheduling for the lead singer of Fozzy... It's been almost one full year since WWE Raw debuted on Netflix in the US, and all WWE content moved to the streaming service internationally.  It feels like forever ago, but this week, Mike McGuire takes a look back at some of that year, including the premiere episode. As the anniversary comes up, WWE has a big show planned, but is there more to read in a certain star's social media comments?  Plus, more call-ups from NXT are expected, and a Canadian Legend is hanging up his boots! Next week, McGuire on Wrestling makes its official premiere on AM 1150 out of Kelowna, BC!  For more about our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and get ready for the BIGGEST Hullabaloo yet!  Clocking in just shy of 3 hours, some of our favorite guests are back with ALL NEW conversations, as well as the annual Celebrate Wrestling roundtable! BRET HITMAN HART - Our annual conversation with the Excellence of Execution, Bret and Mike talk about some big moments personally and professionally in the Hitman's life including a couple of biographies of old friends, and a historic landmark in his family's name among other things. RJ CITY - Part of AEW's creative and production team, as well as the force behind the now concluded (and hilarious) "HEY! (EW)" series joins for another random conversation with one exception - Mike actually gets RJ to talk about his job (a little)!  It's always a fun chat with RJ, and this one is no exception. THE OLD F*CKS REUNITE! - Dan "The Mouth" Lovranski and Joe Aguinaldo reminisce on their days together as co-workers, co-podcasters, and face off in a game of "NWA Trivia" you can play along with! POST WRESTLING'S JOHN POLLOCK - A "Live Audio Wrestling" original, this conversation on microphones is over 20 years in the making.  Hear why it starts off with an apology, and continues with a conversation between a couple of media guys who just love wrestling.  Find out about the life outside of wrestling from one of the Post Wrestling founders, watching wrestling in Canada as a kid, and much more in this wonderful chat. THE CELEBRATE WRESTLING ROUNDTABLE - The drinks are out, the mics are questionable, but the conversation is like a Christmas party with friends - nerdy friends who all love talking about pro wrestling.  Mike McGuire is joined by Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias, Joe Aguinaldo, and from all the way in the UK, Stefan Bennett let the conversation fly as only they can. THIS SHOW IS PRESENTED WITHOUT COMMERCIAL BREAKS OR PROMOS! Thank you for your support of Celebrate Wrestling - More to come over the holidays, and regular programming returns January 4th 2026!  

It's the final regular show for 2025, and while it's tightly packed, we've got lots here for you! While not "Pro wrestling", the Jake Paul/Anthony Joshua "match" that took place on the weekend has a lot of fans pointing fingers... but what about the three pointing back at ourselves?  Celebrate Wrestling's Joe Aguinaldo joins Mike McGuire to talk about the "fight", the money, and who's REALLY to blame. Plus, Dave Meltzer from The Wrestling Observer is back to talk all about some of the biggest stories and moments from 2025... Finally, as we get ready to release the beast that is the Holiday Hullabaloo 3, you'll find out the guest list for this annual extravaganza!  

Mike here - this week's ACT is going up almost completely raw for now, as I just landed at the airport!  Do they say it? Don't they say it?  WHO KNOWS?!!!  Only one way to find out... On this week's show, the boys let loose on John Cena's last match, the finish, and what's to come. They also take a look at the Sports Illustrated Year End Awards for pro wrestling and more! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com

A new film which chronicles the life of Gertrude Elizabeth Vachon, known best to pro wrestling fans as Luna Vachon, has made its national premiere in Canada on HollywoodSuite.ca The documentary, which nears two hours, is a heartfelt and harrowing story of one of the most dynamic and interesting pro wrestlers of her time. Director, Filmmaker and Pro Wrestler, Kate Kroll, sought out to tell Luna's deeper story than what may already be known to some fans.  From her family's groundbreaking influence in Canadian pro wrestling, to her own ahead-of-her-time presentation and style, Kate joins Celebrate Wrestling's Mike McGuire to talk about the process, the effort and the passion that went into making this film a reality. To set the table, famed Author, historian, and journalist Greg Oliver joins the show to discuss his involvement.  After being approached by Kroll, you'll hear how the story seemed to want to tell itself.  With these two helping steer the ship, you may learn a little more about one of wrestling's most underrated women.    

John Cena has wrestled his last match... ever.  The Saturday Night's Main Event broadcast brought in some respectable numbers, some big name guests, and a LOT of money to WWE.  The forever long debate begins as to whether or not it was the "right" way to finish off his historic career.  We dive into that a bit with your feedback, and The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer also offers his thoughts. Also this week, meet Kate Kroll - known to wrestling fans as "Calamity Kate", the established pro-wrestler is also the driving force behind "LUNATIC: The Luna Vachon Story".  The documentary has seen some screentime at festivals in Canada and around the world, but will be making its broadcast debut this Tuesday, December 16 on "Hollywood Suite" - hollywoodsuite.ca Hear a little from Kate about how this film came to be, and Associate Producer, Greg Oliver, who helped bring the stories together using his vast connections and experience.  These interview hilights come from a full conversation that will post this week on the podcast feed. Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing.  Find more about our shows at celebratewrestling.com  

As we get ready for John Cena's farewell match tonight, Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis are back together to give you the goods on the week in wrestling including... - AEW - Winter is coming - New Women’s Tag Team champs - Continental Classic is awesome - Samoa Joe can’t save Hook - Bron Breakker is ALL Steiner - Gunther is boring - Big Mamma Diesel sans bandana - AND MORE! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

Every successful wrestler is able to find a piece of themselves they are able to amp up and embellish.  What if that element is something that could serve to their detriment?  Step into the mind of "The Sidewalk Savant", as he and Mike McGuire go through his career, and what some may find to be a unique mentality among his peers.  Also, find out how a chance encounter and off the cuff comment between Sheldon and Mike turned into a deeper understanding of what Sheldon feels is his strongest - and most challenging trait. After just a few years in the wrestling scene, Sheldon has gone on to work with and face some notable wrestlers, all while getting better every match.  His natural gifts take him to places he never imagined, but all the while, he takes each match as an opportunity to get to the top of the card, and get to another level. For more on Sheldon Jean, (pronounced JEEN), visit him on Instagram   

What started as an off-cuff conversation turned into one of the most prolific interviews of the year.  You'll meet Ontario's Sheldon Jean... graduate of the CanAM Wrestling School in Windsor, Ontario.  He's been in TNA, wrestled around the world, is heavily featured in Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, and continues to make a name for himself in his rising career. In this MOW Independent Spotlight preview, you'll hear how Sheldon came from being a basketball star to finding his home in the ring - plus how a fine line between confidence and arrogance CAN be walked successfully.  This is an interview you won't want to miss. The final days of John Cena's active wrestling career are almost up, as this Saturday he hangs up the boots for good (?) in his final match against Gunther. After comments on a late night talk show, hear why some fans are wondering WHEN EXACTLY Cena's last match will be, and what else to expect that night. Plus, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer is here to explain the potential futures for TNA Wrestling and AEW as both companies had some major news revolving around their television and streaming carriers this week.  He and Mike also discuss Cena's last match, Austin Theory, and much more in their weekly chat. All that and much more - thank YOU for listening! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

This week, an emotionally distraught Mitch Hontzias brings you the latest from the fan's point of view on the week of wrestling, including the FINAL COUNTDOWN to John Cena's last match EVER. Also, Mitch takes you through his Survivor Series: War Games thoughts, what matches disappointed, what matches impressed, and his thoughts on the "masked man". Also, find out who Mitch was SHOCKED by in the John Cena Last Time Is Now Tournament Semi-Finals, Jey Uso's direction from here, and how a change to a current women's champion has him looking forward to what's next. Plus, Mitch looks at what's planned for the AEW World title scene, plus other observations from Dynamite, The Alternate Scenario and more! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com  

The countdown to our debut on another new radio station is on, but getting us there was what some are saying was a "disappointing" WWE Survivor Series!  We'll talk about the good, the bad, and the WASTED TIME during WWE's latest PLE offering. Also joining the show, author and historian Greg Oliver joins the show to talk about his friend, the legendary pro-wrestling photographer, George Tahinos.  Hear from Greg a little bit about his friend, and why George Tahinos' photos told the stories of some of the most interesting times in recent pro wrestling history. The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer is back with some of the fallout from Survivor Series, including the reports of who the "masked man" was in the Men's War Games match, thoughts on the pacing of the show, and why Dominik truly is the GREATEST of all time... I may have added that last line out of personal opinion ;)  Dave also walks us through some of the historical names that were inducted into the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame this year.  Hear why names like Gran Hamada, Bobby Bruns, Dorell Dixon and others made the cut, and their contributions to the wrestling world. Plus, YOUR feedback with another rousing edition of "YAY!/BOO!: WWE Survivor Series" with Joe Aguinaldo joining the show! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com      

This week, the gWo bring you some more thoughts after AEW's Full Gear PPV, and give you their insight into their picks for tonight's WWE Survivor Series: War Games! Also, listen for which WWE Hall of Famer they think could turn HEEL tonight, and the fellas debut a new segment where YOU can help correct them, with a "Mike Check!" For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com 

Legends is back with part of our Undertaker special, picking up directly as we left last week's episode.    Join us as we discuss the streak, his career in general and of course Brock Lesnar.   For more on our show, please visit celebratewrestling.com

After another long night of AEW Pay Per View action, the question now is, does anyone have any blood left in them?  While violent in some ways, AEW's latest PPV tilts also offered a few surprises. From "The Alternate Commentary Table", Mitch Hontzias joins Mike McGuire to go though the entire card.  Hear Mitch's take on the show as a fan, and then strap in for some of your fellow listeners' feedback with another edition of "Yay!/Boo!" Also, we talk WWE Survivor Series, some of the big news stories of the week and more! For more on our shows, please visit celebratewrestling.com    

This week, Mitch and Dimitri recorded during WWE Smackdown as we land on the day of AEW Full Gear 2025! The guys take you through this past week's Raw where a new champion was crowned and the John Cena Last Time Is Now Tournament evokes some feelings. The guys also start previewing WWE Survivor Series, and give you a run down with their thoughts on AEW's Full Gear card. Plus, their thoughts on the Ariel Helwani/Tony Khan interview, an extended "Alternate Scenario" and more! For more on our shows, visit celebratewrestling.com