Mat Men - Pro Wrestling Podcast

Andrew and Rich take a look ahead to 2022 and give their best "Nostradamus" predictions, they also get some input from producers Jonathan and MG_Geek to try to see what the new year will bring us. Who is getting a run with a title you may not expect? What will be the big blockbuster Main Event? Which women will get a big push? What promotion takes the biggest step forward?

Andrew and Rich look back on 2021 and break down some of the best moments and worst moments of the year. We got to see fans come back and even attend shows ourselves including SummerSlam and All Out. We discuss what our favorite moments and surprises were Including, Bryan Danielson Adam Cole showing up at All Out. Also, the return of CM Punk. We discuss some of our Favorite matches of the year, and why Roman Reigns was our stand-out this year. We also go into some of the worst things including the massive cuts in WWE and the impact that may have. And what performers did not have a good year.

2021 is over and we end it with a bang! It was a fantastic year for Pro Wrestling and we have all the latest news to go along with it! Andrew and Rich discuss the recent release of Toni Storm. We have the details! Dynamite ended its final episode on TNT last night, we break it all down including. How will they do on TBS starting next week?WWE Day one is being positioned to be a big show and we give our thoughts. Between WWE, AEW, and NJPW there will be a lot of wrestling we run through what will be a big week in wrestling. Your Questions and more on a jammed pack episode this week.

Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with a pre-holiday edition of the show!This week’s AEW Dynamite saw Kyle O’Reilly make his AEW debut and reunite with Bobby Fish and Adam Cole. Where does this leave the bucks? Who else is next?Tommaso Ciampa challenges Bron Breakker at New Years Evil. Will this be Breakkers moment? What does the landscape in 2022 look like as we go into the new year? How will AEW and WWE both look this time next year? We discuss Andrew’s tweets from this week including, who is the biggest (male) star to come out of WWE Performance Center?Also, get a little nostalgic as we discuss why Lex Luger just never really worked out We have all this along with all your TV results, news, and rumors along with Mail Bag Questions

Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich bring you all the week’s Pro Wrestling news!Kevin Owen has re-signed with WWE for another 3 years. We have all the latest details.Johnny Gargano and KOR have not signed and possibly headed to AEW, also who from ROH that might find their way to AEW as well. ROH had its last show, AEW Dynamite Winter is coming, Smackdown Raw, and much more.Adam Page and Bryan Danielson had an hour-long masterpiece on Dynamite, was a draw the right call? We discuss.  Also answering your mailbag questions!

On this week’s show, Andrew and Rich are back for another episode of Mat Men, discussing the latest in Pro Wrestling. As the show gets started will break news about WWE releasing Jeff Hardy after his latest episode this past weekend. NXT Wargames was this Sunday, we discuss all the fallout from the show.  Who were the big stars and what does the future hold? Are Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly done in WWE? Both were left lying this week as a way to write them off. We discuss when and where we might see them next. AEW ran Long Island this week, the home of MJF, and the crowd let you know. CM Punk cut a heel promo and Bryan Danielson continues to beat up Dark Order members on his way to Adam Page Next week at Winter is coming. Also, Raw and Smackdown DVR numbers, is this really what we should be looking at? All this and more and your mailbag questions.

Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with all of this week’s Pro Wrestling news rumors and opinions!Raw this week took place at the UBS Arena in Long Island New York. On paper we had a really strong card… but it did execute?AEW Dynamite this week saw CM Punk, Bryan Danielson wrestle and a flaming table match to end the show. Will it help with the numbers?Next week AEW is live from the UBS Arena and the big question is. Will they hit 10k in attendance?Also, are we seeing live attendances swinging in the favor of AEW? We also talk ratings, NXT Wargames, NJPW News GCW sells out NYC and more!All this along with your mailbag questions.

Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back on this Thanksgiving Eve! The guys go into detail on Survivor Series and what happened with the show, including how good the Charlotte Becky match was, and Roman beating Big E clean. Andrew has some more information on why the rock wasn't involved and why they never pivoted from their plan to feature him. We also discuss Kenny Omega taking time off to heal and just when he should return. NXT war Games is just over a week away we take a look at the card and discuss the build to the show. Also, the guys go into all this week’s pro wrestling news results and rumors along with your mailbag questions.

Today on Mat Men the guys break down all that happened at Full Gear and what it means for AEW over the next few months. Including Kenny Omega stepping away to heal up and Hangman as the new Champion. Dynamite was a great show and it was the start of a lot of new programs. We deep dive into everything that happened. Is this a full-blown heel turn for Bryan Danielson or was this a slight change of plans? Survivor Series is this Sunday and the card is very different than what the original concept was. Andrew has all the latest as we break down the card and discuss why it still is going to be a good show inspire of the build. While doing Media Roman Reigns was asked about the Rock and his availability this Sunday, we have the latest on the possibility of him Showing up at some point. We have all this along with all of this week’s Pro Wrestling news rumors and your mailbag questions.

Today on Mat men Andrew and Rich are back to discuss all of this week’s biggest Pro Wrestling News! Last week WWE released a large list of talent. Some of the reasons for the releases will surprise you. We do a deep dive into this and what it means for the company. We also discuss the ramifications it has on NXT and what the next move should be with that brand. WWE is going into Survivor Series and we have all the latest match lineup along with the possible break up of Rey Mysterio and his son Dominik. AEW is heading into Full Gear with a packed show. We break down the matches and give you our predictions for this Saturday night. Including, breaking down all the possible scenarios involving the world title.  All this along with news and your mailbag questions.

Ron Killings AKA R-Truth joins Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian to discuss his wrestling and music career. They discuss his early influences in music and wrestling and how the two are connected. Also, his longevity and how he stays in shape, given his busy lifestyle. Then they discuss his early influences in both wrestling and music and his creative process and his newest single "Legacy".Check out Ron Killings music at https://theofficialronkillings.comAlso his latest Single legacy below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Tw8A3-QxQ

Today on Mat Men Rich and Andrew break down all of this week’s biggest Pro Wrestling news rumors and results.Ring of Honor will be shutting down operation at the end of the year with a planned April 2022 return during WrestleMania weekend. But now many are wondering if ROH will return?We also go into detail as to what happened last week on Smackdown during the title exchange between Becky and Charlotte. Halloween Havoc was this past Tuesday and we saw Chiampa retain the NXT title. Was this the right decision? Also, how much better did NXT do with the Chucky spot than WCW did when they used him in the ’90s?We also Go into AEW and WWE results along with everything else happening in Pro Wrestling.All this and your mailbag questions.

Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back on a special Friday edition!There was a lot of great Pro Wrestling this past week and we are here to break it down for you!Crown Jewel turned out to be a pretty good show and definitely over delivered. We have all the results and speculation on some of the bigger storylines coming out of the show. Also was this Goldberg's best match?AEW and WWE have continued their war with each other but is tribalism going to hurt both brands in the long run? Tony Khan has been getting some negative attacks on him over the past week. What’s the reason for it? Is it self-preservation for some? Or is he just playing the Internet? Bound for Glory and Halloween Havoc are both this week, we discuss some of the bigger matches on both shows! We have all this along with your mailbag questions and all the latest news rumors and results.

Today on Mat Men the boys are back with some news! Andrew has a big announcement that will change things for the podcast.Rampage and Smackdown will be going head to “headish”… and this officially begins the Friday Night War. With both shows having big cards planned, how will Smackdown and Rampage do this week?AEW Dynamite is live on Saturday this week and we discuss how changing the schedule impacts the show. Survivor Series in Brooklyn was set to feature the Rock this year… but plans change pal. Andrew has the latest.Bray Wyatt’s release is still something that baffles many but Andrew has some insight on one of the reasons he was let go. Tony Kahn has ruffled a lot of feathers this past week with his comments regarding WWE. We discuss everything he said and what it all means if anything. All this along with your mailbag questions on today’s show.

On a special Tuesday edition of Matmen Andrew and Rich break the latest in Professional wrestling. The WWE Draft was this past week so we will break it all down. Several names Switched Brands some stayed and there were some interesting NXT call ups. Plus, we break down all the latest happenings from Raw and Smackdown including home invasions, extortion, and attempted murder! Also, AEW Rampage is putting on a great show weekly but is it worth it based on the ratings? We discuss. All this, your questions, and more!!!

Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich break down all the weeks Pro Wrestling News and Rumors. Extreme Rules was this past Sunday but there wasn't much extreme involved. The guys break down this PPV. Including reimagining the ending of the Main Event. NXT 2.0 gets edgy and looks to be headed further down that path, including sexual situations and more aggressive language. The Draft is this week, we discuss who might be going where and what is going on with NXT talent be involved. AEW Dynamite last night was another fantastic show and we have all the news coming out of it, Including a new TNT Champion. Shane McMahon out of WWE? Bray Wyatt debut soon? Mailbag questions and much more!

Today on Mat Men. Andrew and Rich are back with a special Saturday edition of the showAfter having a jam-packed week of great pro wrestling the boys are ready to break down all the latest news and rumors! Andrew and Rich were at AEW Grand Slam in Queens NYC this past Weds and will go into detail about the experience. AEW is on a roll right now but can they keep the momentum up and what is the future headed for AEW. We also break down this Sunday's Extreme Rules PPV, Smackdown, Raw and NXT results, and much more!All this along with the #AskMatMen segment at the end of the show!

WWE was at MSG on Friday and so were we! We breakdown our really awesome experience with the WWE crew.Big E won the WWE title on Monday by cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Bobby Lashley and this begins a new era for Big E in the WWE. We go into detail on how this came about and what the plan is moving forward.NXT 2.0 launched this Tuesday with all-new personalities and look. We also crowned a new NXT champion. Will this be a positive change for NXT and WWE?AEW took place in Newark New Jersey and felt like a go-home show for the big Flushing/Queens show next week. We have all the results and we preview the show at Arthur Ashe Stadium that we will be live for.All this and more along with all your viewer questions on this week’s episode of Mat Men!

Catalyst Wrestling champion and NWA star Colby Corino speaks with Andrew Zarian to discuss this Friday's Catalyst Wrestling event in Jersey City, his career as a pro wrestler and more!

Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with all the latest AEW, WWE, NXT, and Pro Wrestling news.The Mat Men Crew along with the Wrestling Observer/F4W crew had a blast in Chicago for AEW All Out and we tell you all about it. Daniel Bryan, Adam Cole, and Ruby Soho all debuted at All Out this past Sunday but is it possible that more is on the way.We also have news regarding Daniel Bryan and Adam Cole's contract and what their WWE plans would be if they had stayed. Yesterday WWE announced that Triple H underwent a heart procedure following a cardiac event that happened last week. Pro Wrestling in 2021 is shaping up to be very competitive with many contracts expiring. Who will we see jump sides?All this along with your viewer questions on today's episode of Mat Men!