WrestleRant Radio (Graham GSM Matthews)

Coming off an extremely eventual few days in wrestling, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are back on WrestleRant Radio to break down what everyone's been talking about: Cody and Brandi Rhodes shockingly leaving AEW. What went wrong? Was he losing power and creative control? Could he be on his way back to WWE? If so, what would be his ceiling for success? They analyze it all, including if Cody will compete at WrestleMania 38 and a potential opponent for him. While on the subject of WrestleMania, the duo also discuss "Stone Cold" Steve Austin reportedly being in talks for a 'Mania match against Kevin Owens, why it makes sense, and if it could lead to more matches from The Texas Rattlesnake. They're also talking their thoughts on NXT Vengeance Day, Wednesday's AEW Dynamite, and predictions for WWE Elimination Chamber this Saturday!

WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio is on WrestleRant Radio this week talking to Graham "GSM" Matthews about the legacy of Eddie Guerrero and what he'd be doing today if he were still around, seeing a lot of Eddie in his son Dominik, why he feels he's constantly being betrayed and why he won't ever turn heel, how he has and hasn't helped Dominik, his daughter's thoughts on Dirty Dom, being a Padres fan, his thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather, wanting WWE to host a premium live event in Mexico, and more! Plus, GSM and RJ Marceau share their thoughts on WWE King and Queen of the Ring and whether the right people won the crowns, looking at the World Heavyweight Championship picture through SummerSlam and if Drew McIntyre is guaranteed to lose at Clash at the Castle, Liv Morgan winning the Women's World Championship and what it means for The Judgment Day going forward coming off her kiss with Dominik Mysterio, what's next for the Alpha Academy angle and the possibility of Otis eventually winning the Intercontinental Championship, Becky Lynch's contract expiring this weekend and if there's any chance she jumps to AEW, the negative effect her departure will have on Raw's women's division, overall thoughts on AEW Double or Nothing, Adam Copeland breaking his leg on a stupid spot and having to relinquish the AEW TNT Championship, Ethan Page and Jordynne Grace making their NXT debuts on Tuesday nights, and how a working relationship between NXT and TNA can greatly benefit both brands.

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, GSM and RJ Marceau get into their thoughts on the successful "season premiere" of WWE SmackDown last week including Kevin Owens being traded to the blue brand and what's in store for him on the show, LA Knight stepping up to Roman Reigns and his long-term outlook heading into WrestleMania 40, Logan Paul challenging Rey Mysterio for the United States Championship at Crown Jewel, why there's a legitimate chance Reigns could retain against Rhodes at 'Mania, and Nick Aldis being named the new SmackDown general manager. The duo are also analyzing what Sami Zayn's ceiling is as a singles star on Raw, The Judgment Day regaining the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship from Rhodes and Jey Uso, predictions for Night 1 of NXT Halloween Havoc, and Sting announcing his upcoming retirement on AEW Dynamite. Who should his final match be against?

Is WWE's programming about to see a significant change in creative direction? Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discuss Bruce Prichard taking over for Paul Heyman as the head writer of Raw, if Raw improved under Heyman's leadership this past year, Prichard's track record writing SmackDown since the show's move to FOX, if having a Brand Split is for the better, and why nothing will truly change until Vince McMahon is out of power. They also get into what's next for Brock Lesnar in WWE and what money matches are left for him, WWE's lack of COVID-19 testing up until this point, their apparent "no mask" policy, Episode 4 of Undertaker: The Last Ride and if the upcoming series finale will feature him announcing his official retirement from the ring. If not, who would be a proper final opponent for him, and when? GSM and RJ are also talking AJ Styles' rumored "heat" with Heyman and why he's better off back on SmackDown, thoughts on Styles' instant classic with Daniel Bryan for the Intercontinental Championship from last week, if Edge vs. Randy Orton lived up to the hype at Backlash, who Edge should feud with next, if the nonsense with The Street Profits and The Viking Raiders means the cinematic matches have jumped the shark in WWE, if The Miz and John Morrison splitting up is on the horizon, Bobby Lashley "divorcing" Lana and if his pursuit of the WWE Championship is over, Christian returning to the ring on Raw (kind of), Andrade and Angel Garza potentially teaming up, Dominik jumping Seth Rollins, who MVP could recruit next, and more!

On a special holiday edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau get into their last-minute Christmas movies to watch and then Monday's edition of WWE Raw! They talk Bobby Lashley potentially turning babyface and a possible opponent for him at WrestleMania 38, Omos turning on AJ Styles and what it means for both men going forward, Austin Theory's trajectory, another quality match between Bianca Belair and Doudrop, and why Raw has been better than SmackDown lately. In their reviews of NXT and AEW Dynamite, the duo discuss the Street Fight between Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai, AJ Styles' random appearance on Tuesday night and NXT's relying on main roster stars to boost ratings, Tony D'Angelo's impressive performance against Pete Dunne, Kyle O'Reilly's Dynamite debut and how it sets up The Elite vs. Undisputed Era at some point, what AEW may have in store for the AEW World Championship rematch between Bryan Danielson and Adam Page, how Dan Lambert has overstayed his welcome, certain stars not getting television time, and the star-studded six-man tag team main event.

On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau give their top takeaways from WWE Crown Jewel including what's next for LA Knight following his hard-fought loss to Roman Reigns, why the blue brand could use a boost in the absence of Roman Reigns and John Cena, why a women's WarGames match isn't necessary, IYO SKY reuniting with Kairi Sane and the possibility of a Bayley babyface turn, where the John Cena story could be headed and how WWE can have Solo Sikoa capitalize on his win over him. They're also talking a men's WarGames match being announced for Survivor Series and if more members will be added to each team, Zoey Stark and The Miz earning title shots on Monday's Raw, NXT joining The CW and the NWA's deal with the network likely falling through, Ric Flair and Mariah May signing with AEW, why Samoa Joe relinquishing the ROH World Television Championship on Dynamite was a dumb booking decision, who's under The Devil mask, and more!

Ahead of IMPACT Bound for Glory this Saturday, October 24th, Graham "GSM" Matthews welcomes the self-professed TNA World Heavyweight Champion Moose to WrestleRant Radio to talk about his upcoming Unsanctioned match with EC3, their rivalry, being a locker room leader, his current character and if it's his favorite run so far in IMPACT, turning heel, the company's growth from when he first signed and how they almost went out of business before Bound for Glory 2016, other Bound for Glory-related memories, and more! From there, GSM and the returning RJ Marceau discuss the fallout from the 2020 WWE Draft, Raw's women's division and what's next for Asuka, Eva Marie reportedly returning to the company, if Becky Lynch will be back in time for WrestleMania 37 and who she could face, if RETRIBUTION was "buried" on Monday night, AJ Styles' new bodyguard, Braun Strowman beating Keith Lee, predictions for the few matches announced so far for Sunday's Hell in a Cell pay-per-view as well as NXT Halloween Havoc next Wednesday, Austin Theory "quitting" NXT, Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch winning the NXT Tag Team Championship and aligning with Pat McAfee, AEW's World Title Eliminator kicking off on Dynamite, the polarizing "steak dinner" with Chris Jericho and MJF, and The Young Bucks becoming the number one contenders to the AEW World Tag Team Championship at Full Gear.

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 favorite feuds in wrestling history, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then give their in-depth breakdown of NXT's Battleground event with thoughts on Kelani Jordan becoming the inaugural NXT Women's North American Champion, Roxanne Perez defending her NXT Women's Championship against TNA's Jordynne Grace and who's next for Perez, Trick Williams vs. Ethan Page for the NXT Championship in the main event, and more. Plus, the duo discuss Ricochet's pending departure from WWE and why he's making the right call to leave, why WWE didn't "fail" him and if he'll get to a higher level elsewhere, WWE reportedly having interest in Penta El Zero Miedo with his AEW deal set to expire soon, and FULL PREDICTIONS for Saturday's WWE Clash at the Castle premium live event!

Fresh off her history-making NXT Women's Tag Team Championship win, Shotzi Blackheart talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio about her title win, teaming with Ember Moon, teams she wants to face, her WWE journey so far, debuting on NXT TV as quickly as she did, lessons she learned on the independent scene, the passing of her chicken PekPek, her favorite match, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM to talk more about WWE Network's move to Peacock, Andrade requesting his release from WWE and if Aleister Black will follow suit, where both would be best to wind up, Eric Bischoff being announced for the WWE Hall of Fame 2021 Class, two WrestleMania match announcements and the little fanfare surrounding them, The New Day winning back the Raw Tag Team Championship and who their next opponents will be, the latest with the Braun Strowman vs. Shane McMahon feud, who's next for Raw Women's Champion Asuka, Fastlane predictions for Sunday, quick thoughts on Wednesday's episode of NXT featuring an illogical NXT Tag Team Championship main event and the return of WALTER, and why the Unsanctioned Lights Out match between Britt Baker and Thunder Rosa on Dynamite was the greatest women's match in AEW to date.

On the eve of one of the biggest weekends in recent wrestling history, WrestleRant Radio is loaded as ever as Graham "GSM" Matthews interviews WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg! They talk his upcoming WWE Championship opportunity at SummerSlam, his thoughts on Bobby Lashley's rise, Big E potentially cashing in, if his son Gage will follow his footsteps into wrestling, having crowds back, benefiting from having more time to prepare going into SummerSlam, not having control over his booking, and more! From there, RJ Marceau returns for previews and predictions for NXT TakeOver 36 this Sunday and SummerSlam this Saturday! Hear their thoughts on why this could be the most loaded lineup for a TakeOver in years, what (if any) championships are changing hands, if the two-out-of-three falls match will mark Adam Cole's swan song from NXT, the latest additions to the SummerSlam card, why the time is right for RK-Bro to become Raw Tag Team Champions, SmackDown's marquee matches, Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg for the WWE Championship, and Roman Reigns vs. John Cena for the Universal Championship.

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 there, GSM and RJ Marceau discuss CM Punk's not-so-surprising departure from AEW last weekend and why the promotion was justified in firing him, their reaction to the news and the timing of it before a big weekend in Chicago, how it got to this point and how it could have been avoided, other parties at fault and why Tony Khan should have stepped in sooner, rumors of a return to WWE and if it's realistic, and everything else about the unfortunate situation. GSM and RJ then shift gears to talk their thoughts on AEW All Out and specifically Ricky Starks' breakout performance, if Bryan Danielson can fill the void left behind by Punk on Collision, top takeaways from WWE Payback and the show-stealing Steel Cage match between Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus, all of The Judgment Day holding gold, if a WarGames match is on the horizon, and Jey Uso joining the Raw roster. Could he be the one to end Gunther's record-setting Intercontinental Championship reign?!

WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre's all-new book My Chosen Destiny is out now, and he's on WrestleRant Radio this week to talk all about it! In his exclusive interview with Graham "GSM" Matthews, The Scottish Warrior discusses what went into writing the book, growing up a fan of wrestler autobiographies, doing media and what he learned from John Cena, missing fans, his thoughts on his WrestleMania match with Bobby Lashley and if he feels fans are starting to turn on him, how it's harder to stay on top, one thing he hopes to keep doing once fans return, if we'll ever hear his "Broken Dreams" entrance theme again on WWE TV, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss when we can expect fans back in the buildings at WWE shows now that multiple mandates have been lifted, AEW Dynamite moving to TBS in 2022 along with its new Friday night program Rampage, the latest round of releases from NXT, an overall enjoyable WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view (outside of the asinine zombies), who's next for Roman Reigns, what feuds will carry over into Hell in a Cell, Kofi Kingston's big night on Raw, Natalya and Tamina becoming WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Bronson Reed capturing the NXT North American Championship on NXT and how the black-and-yellow brand has been firing on all cylinders lately. Plus, thoughts and highlights from Wednesday's AEW Dynamite!

On this special Thanksgiving edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with WWE Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair! They're talking Survivor Series weekend, her journey and character development as champ, rediscovering the magic of NXT's women's division with Triple H now in charge, why this reign is her redemption story, her key to staying beloved, the possibility of turning heel again down the road and aligning with Montez Ford on screen, why a WrestleMania match with Rhea Ripley is inevitable, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau also give their complete review of AEW's Full Gear event from last weekend featuring Jack Perry's big win inside the steel cage, the return of The Elite, Saraya's first match in nearly five years, where Wardlow goes from here after losing the AEW TNT Championship to Samoa Joe, Jamie Hayter becoming the new AEW Women's World Champion, and MJF finally capturing the AEW World Championship from Jon Moxley. Plus, predictions for Saturday's Survivor Series pay-per-view, including who will win in WarGames!

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 will play out, IYO SKY becoming the new number one contender to the Raw Women's Championship, Raw exceeding expectations despite travel woes, Logan Paul re-signing with WWE and if championship gold is in his future, CM Punk reportedly being on his way back to AEW, and thoughts on Wednesday's Dynamite featuring the returns of Wardlow and Jeff Hardy. Plus, who are AEW's actual "four pillars"?

It's the annual WWE/AEW Year in Review Awards show! After giving their quick thoughts on the new Ric Flair documentary available on Peacock and Dragon Lee signing with WWE (and what it should mean for Triple H's talent expansion in 2023), they reveal and review what you voted for in the 2022 WWE/AEW Year in Review Awards. In this 90-plus-minute year-end special, they're talking the the best shows of the year, 2022's most shocking wrestling stories, who will break out in 2023, WWE and AEW's best signings and returns of the year, best bouts, top teams, who dominated for the men and women in each company, and more!

Happy Thanksgiving from the WrestleRant Radio family! As a special Thanksgiving treat, Graham "GSM" Matthews shares his recent exclusive interview with WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks! They're talking her incredible 2020, taking time off last year and how it helped her, winning the title at Hell in a Cell, feuding with Bayley and now Carmella, starring The Mandalorian, her idol Eddie Guerrero, why SmackDown is home to her, facing Asuka at Survivor Series, keeping in contact with her cousin Snoop Dogg, her WrestleMania dream opponent, and more! From there, RJ Marceau joins GSM to review last Sunday's Survivor Series pay-per-view and discuss Team Raw sweeping Team SmackDown and what it led to the next night with the WWE Championship picture, why Seth Rollins did what he did, The Street Profits besting The New Day, Bobby Lashley vs. Sami Zayn and why the midcard titles hardly mean anything right now, Sasha Banks' big win, who will be next challenge Asuka for the Raw Women's Championship and if she and Lana are primed to capture the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship together, the issue with the women's tag team elimination match, how Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre lived up to the hype, and The Undertaker's "final farewell."

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are officially set to attend SummerSlam in one month from today! But before then, they have a ton to talk about on WrestleRant Radio including a recap of the first half of 2022 in the world of wrestling including the best and worst wrestlers, matches, feuds and news stories and more from WWE and AEW. They also get into John Cena celebrating 20 years in WWE on Monday's Raw and what the future holds for him. When will we see him in the ring next? And will it be against Theory? From there, they give their full preview and predictions for Saturday's Money in the Bank pay-per-view as well as The Great American Bash edition of NXT next Tuesday. Who's taking home the briefcases? And will Cameron Grimes beat Bron Breakker for the NXT Championship? Finally, they give their overall thoughts on AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door and Wednesday's Blood and Guts edition of Dynamite and if both events lived up to the hype. Plus, BREAKING NEWS on Logan Paul signing with WWE!

With it being a WrestleMania review too big for just one hour, RJ Marceau returns to WrestleRant Radio to help Graham "GSM" Matthews break down both nights of WWE WrestleMania 36! After giving their quick thoughts on the Brawl for All episode of Dark Side of the Ring, they get into Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross regaining the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship and what it means for the future of the division, Elias beating King Cobin, if Shayna Baszler failing to win the Raw Women's Championship at this point harms her and upcoming challengers for Becky Lynch, Daniel Bryan battling Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship, the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Ladder match and why Ladder matches aren't the same without a crowd, why Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins was one of the better bouts of the night, Braun Strowman capturing the Universal Championship from Goldberg and if it was the right call, when we can expect Roman Reigns back, and how the Boneyard match between The Undertaker and AJ Styles lived up to the hype. In their complete review of WrestleMania 36 Night 2, the duo discuss the pros and cons of Charlotte Flair reclaiming the NXT Women's Championship, if it had anything to do with Rhea Ripley's work visa reportedly expiring, Aleister Black vs. Bobby Lashley and WWE's inability to create new stars, Otis finally getting the girl, the issue with Edge vs. Randy Orton and why their Last Man Standing match should have been what Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa from Wednesday's NXT was, Bianca Belair making her main roster debut and what her ceiling for success is, Bayley retaining her SmackDown Women's Championship and where her story with Sasha Banks is headed, the masterpiece that was the Firefly Fun House between Bray Wyatt and John Cena, Drew McIntyre fulfilling his destiny by becoming the new WWE Champion, overall thoughts on WrestleMania, if it should be a two-day event again next year, and much more!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open the holiday edition of WrestleRant Radio going off on a tirade about the best movies they've seen in 2023 before getting into if Liv Morgan's recent arrest could affect her push upon returning to the ring and if she could be considered a frontrunner to win the women's Royal Rumble match, Carmelo Hayes' ceiling on WWE's main roster, why "dark" AJ Styles is a refreshing chance of pace for him, The Miz having one of his best matches in years against Gunther on Monday's Raw, Katana Chance and Kayden Carter capturing the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship and why it might be short-lived, and who will eventually dethrone The Judgment Day as Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions. On the subject of Judgment Day, the duo discuss Dominik Mysterio being an MVP for WWE in 2023, contract talk for Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch and Drew McIntyre and the possibility of any of them actually leaving, what can be done with Omos, Kenny Omega announcing he has diverticulitis, the updated card for AEW Worlds End, upcoming opponents for Swerve Strickland and how AEW missed the boat to do the match with Keith Lee, and who is a better choice to beat MJF for the AEW World Championship: Swerve or Samoa Joe?

​Days removed from winning the WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber, The Miz is on WrestleRant Radio to talk to Graham "GSM" Matthews all about it! Hear his thoughts on becoming WWE Champion for the first time in a decade, why he doubted it would ever happen again, proving his "haters" wrong, how this reign will differ from his first, vowing to headline WrestleMania 37 one year out, becoming a Grand Slam Champion, his "Hate Me Now" video package from WrestleMania 27, if Downstait will ever sing him to the ring, and his parents' reaction to his title win. ​RJ Marceau then joins GSM to discuss AEW's shocking signing of Paul Wight (formerly known as Big Show)! Will he bring value to the company as a commentator? Will he wrestle and against who? Will he make Dark: Elevation must-see? They also get into the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, what Miz as WWE Champion means for WrestleMania and where it leaves Drew McIntyre, the positives and negatives of doing Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns vs. Edge for the Universal Championship being made official, other possible 'Mania matches, thoughts on this week's episodes of NXT and Dynamite, who will win next week's WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match, why Britt Baker losing to Nyla Rose in the AEW World Women's Championship Tournament made zero sense, and more!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau close out 2023 the same way they do every year: with the 11th-annnual WWE/AEW Year in Review Awards! After giving some already-outdated predictions for AEW's Worlds End pay-per-view this weekend (they recorded prior to Wednesday's Dynamite), they look back at the year that was 2023 for WWE and AEW, as well as what YOU voted for in every category: Show of the Year, Pay-Per-View of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, Men's and Women's Match and Wrestler of the Year, and more!

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 and more, if they see them staying or going elsewhere, the departures of Mark Henry, Jake Hager and Arn Anderson from AEW and if Anderson could join Cody Rhodes during his Undisputed WWE Championship run, Rhodes and AJ Styles rekindling their rivalry, early picks for this year's men's and women's Money in the Bank Ladder matches, if Forbidden Door is too soon for Swerve Strickland vs. Will Ospreay, what's next for the returning MJF, why Chris Jericho's Learning Tree shtick is in fact awful, and complete predictions for Sunday's NXT Battleground event featuring Trick Williams vs. Ethan Page for the NXT Championship and Roxanne Perez vs. Jordynne Grace for the NXT Women's Championship!

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 SKY becoming Ms. Money in the Bank and the status of Damage CTRL, Shayna Baszler betraying Ronda Rousey, Rousey reportedly leaving WWE and where it leaves the women's tag team division. The duo also discuss if the returning Drew McIntyre will be the one to dethrone Gunther as Intercontinental Champion, Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio from Money in the Bank, what the World Heavyweight Championship match will be at SummerSlam, Edge's next feud, Jey Uso pinning handing Roman Reigns his first pinfall loss in three-and-a-half years, and more!

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. What could this mean for other AEW originals such as MJF, Wardlow and Ricky Starks potentially making the jump at some point? They also have thoughts on Matt Riddle's release, Randy Orton being spotted at the Performance Center, The Rock's return to SmackDown two weeks ago and why the rumored match with Roman Reigns should not happen at WrestleMania 40. Plus, FULL PREDICTIONS for this weekend's WWE NXT No Mercy and AEW WrestleDream events, including thoughts on Adam Cole's injury and how it affects his current storyline with AEW World Champion MJF.

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 Morgan also being announced for the event, the likely stipulation for the next CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre match, if Bronson Reed will be able to maintain the momentum he has right now and a potential program to keep him busy until Seth Rollins returns, if a New Day split is actually feasible, Giovanni Vinci resurfacing on SmackDown in a vignette, Ivy Nile joining American Made, Bron Breakker vs. Sami Zayn in a great two-out-of-three falls match for the Intercontinental Championship headlining Monday's Raw, and more!

Fresh off his WWE Hall of Fame induction, Paul Heyman joins WrestleRant Radio to talk to Graham "GSM" Matthews about why he finally accepted the honor this year, Roman Reigns' episode of A&E's Biography: WWE Legends, what would surprise fans about Reigns, what inning The Bloodline is in now, the origin of the Wiseman nickname, WWE being "storyline-first" under Paul "Triple H" Levesque, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then give their complete breakdown of WrestleMania 40 including Rhea Ripley surprisingly retaining her Women's World Championship against Becky Lynch and if she can hold onto the gold for another year, the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship being split up, why Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso was a disappointment, Sami Zayn ending Gunther's historic run as Intercontinental Champion, how The Rock fared in his return to the ring, how the kickoff to Night 2 was perfectly booked with Damian Priest leaving the new World Heavyweight Champion, if LA Knight vs. Logan Paul for the United States Championship is still a possibility following their WrestleMania wins, Bayley and IYO SKY having one of the best matches all weekend, Cody Rhodes "finishing the story" and becoming the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, if his match with Roman Reigns was the best WrestleMania main event ever, and when we'll get Rock vs. Rhodes and Reigns' return. Plus, hear their thoughts on AEW's airing the CM Punk and Jack Perry incident from All In 2023 and how it could end up being a negative turning point for the company.

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open the latest WrestleRant Radio with thoughts on Mustafa Ali requesting his release from WWE and what went wrong with him before getting into their thoughts on Monday's Raw including Austin Theory's ceiling for success and the company not seeing Finn Balor as a top star, United States Champion Damian Priest transitioning into a feud with Kevin Owens, the Alpha Academy "graduation ceremony," Saudi Arabia hosting Elimination Chamber in February, and if Seth Rollins is headed for a babyface turn. Plus, in their reviews of this week's editions of NXT and AEW Dynamite, the duo discuss Grayson Waller's new insurance policy, the kickoff to the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, the NXT North American Championship and NXT Women's Championship pictures, the chances of Pete Dunne and Dakota Kai possibly getting called up, WALTER's unnecessary name change, the return of Jon Moxley, Adam Cole and Britt Baker teaming for the first time ever, CM Punk squashing Shawn Spears, Cody Rhodes' latest polarizing promo, the overexposure of Dan Lambert, Adam Page not being a focal point despite being AEW World Champion, and more.

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, and full predictions for Sunday's NXT Heatwave event and Saturday's WWE Money in the Bank event!

Fresh off his huge victory at NXT TakeOver: In Your House, new Million Dollar champion LA Knight joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio to discuss winning the title and what it meant to him, working with Ted DiBiase, his Ladder match with Cameron Grimes, why 2021 was the right time for him to return to WWE NXT, following in the footsteps of Drew McIntyre, seeing familiar faces backstage, the inspiration behind his entrance music, and more! From there, GSM talks with RJ Marceau about the latest happenings in AEW including Team Taz splitting up, Christian Cage feuding with Matt Hardy and if All Out is the right time for Adam Page to beat Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship, if In Your House was one of the weaker installments of TakeOver NXT has done to date, a hot follow-up show on Tuesday night featuring the return of Samoa Joe, if he'll eventually wrestle, what's next for Karrion Kross as NXT Champion, Kyle O'Reilly vs. Adam Cole being set for The Great American Bash, quick thoughts on Monday's Raw including the return of Eva Marie and Piper Niven's debut, and FULL PREDICTIONS for Sunday's Hell in a Cell pay-per-view event!

All-new SmackDown Superstar Raquel Rodriguez joins Graham "GSM" Matthews to kick off this week's WrestleRant Radio to discuss being called up to the main roster and when she found out it was happening, who knew about it ahead of time, her journey over the last several years, eventually teaming with Rhea Ripley, having her name changed, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then reflect back on the six-year anniversary of Samoa Joe winning the NXT Championship at an NXT house show they attended before getting into how Raw has been better lately (awful weddings notwithstanding), Theory winning the United States Championship and how far he can go, Randy Orton celebrating 20 years in WWE next month and what some of his best matches are, Rhea Ripley turning heel, Bianca Belair's upcoming opponents, and Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the first time ever. They also have plenty of thoughts on Kushida leaving NXT and if more releases are soon to follow, the debut of Roxanne Perez on Tuesday's show, why Sammy Guevara turning heel was the right move and why him regaining the AEW TNT Championship was the wrong one, AEW and New Japan Pro-Wrestling announcing their first-ever joint show for June and what the main event could be, CM Punk vs. Adam Page being primed for the Double or Nothing main event, why WWE being interested in FTR is hardly surprising, Jack Evans' AEW contract not being renewed, and what's next for Darby Allin and Andrade El Idolo following their Coffin match main event.

On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are sharing their favorite installments of Survivor Series before breaking down Zelina Vega's WWE release. Was the company justified in firing her? What does the future hold for her? What does the news mean for her husband Aleister Black? The duo then discuss Drew McIntyre regaining the WWE Championship on Monday's Raw and if it was a mistake for Randy Orton to win it in the first place, along with The New Day vs. The Hurt Business for the Raw Tag Team Championship, Bray Wyatt and Alexa Bliss being the best part of the show, and if RETRIBUTION has reached the point of no return. Plus, hear their thoughts on whether NXT's TakeOver: WarGames matches and events are losing their luster, what's next for Kushida, how much longer Leon Ruff will reign as NXT North American Champion, Io Shirai and Rhea Ripey contesting a classic for the NXT Women's Championship, the return of Undisputed Era and the hot angle that closed NXT, Thunder Rosa challenging Serena Deeb for NWA Women's World Championship on AEW Dynamite, Inner Circle invading Las Vegas, Pac facing The Blade in his first bout back, Will Hobbs joining Team Taz, Jon Moxley's exciting news, and more! Stay tuned until the end for their full preview and predictions for Sunday's Survivor Series pay-per-view event and they see SmackDown or Raw emerging victorious in the battle for brand supremacy!

WrestleMania weekend is once again upon us! The annual WrestleMania prediction show with Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau breaks down the entire advertised card for WrestleMania 40 and features their thoughts on CM Punk's interview with Ariel Helwani from earlier in the week, why the Uso feud is doomed to continue, if Sami Zayn will be the one to ultimately dethrone Gunther as Intercontinental Champion, Rhea Ripley's chances of walking out still Women's World Champion, who will win the star-studded Night 1 tag team main event, Bayley being overdue for a "WrestleMania moment," Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Championship, if Cody Rhodes can finally finish his story and beat Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, and more!

Royal Rumble weekend is upon us once again, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are back as always on WrestleRant Radio giving their full preview, picks and predictions for the entire card including the two Rumble matches! But before then, GSM shares his exclusive interview with the current Universal champion Roman Reigns! They talk WrestleMania 37 in Tampa this April, his favorite WrestleMania match, potentially facing The Rock at some point, firing on all cylinders as a heel at the moment, when fans can expect new entrance music for him, his acting aspirations, and plenty of other topics. Then, GSM and RJ break down all the matches announced for far for Sunday's Royal Rumble pay-per-view and discuss Charlotte Flair and Asuka defending the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship against Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler and if a title change is in order, Kevin Owens getting one more shot at Roman Reigns' Universal Championship in a Last Man Standing match, if it's safe to assume Drew McIntyre will walk out still the WWE Champion against Goldberg, and everything you need to know about the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches including the best bets to win, surprise entrants, dark horses, who the final four will be, and more!

It's yet another newsworthy week on WrestleRant Radio, and with it being WrestleMania season for WWE and AEW Revolution coming up this weekend, that can't be considered surprising. Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are back breaking down the rumored WrestleMania match between Vince McMahon (yes, seriously) and Pat McAfee as well as everything either in the works for WrestleMania or outright confirmed for the card including an unexpected WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match, Sami Zayn vs. Johnny Knoxville, and more. They also get into Edge's vicious heel turn on AJ Styles that closed out Raw, Finn Balor beating Damian Priest for the United States Championship and if Priest can bounce back from recent bad booking, thoughts on Tuesday's NXT that was highlighted by an NXT North American Championship match and Bron Breakker teaming with Tommaso Ciampa against The Dirty Dawgs, Cesaro's shocking WWE departure, Tony Khan announcing his acquisition of Ring of Honor on Dynamite and how the promotion can be used going forward, and full predictions for Sunday's Revolution pay-per-view!

Did WWE Raw's Netflix debut truly usher in a new era for the show? Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discuss that and much more on this week's WrestleRant Radio including Raw's updated presentation on Netflix, The Rock's largely pointless promo and the dilemma WWE is dealing with at the moment, why his commitment is key and what WrestleMania 41 may look like if he is or isn't involved regardless of what the long-term plan is, Roman Reigns besting Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat and Reigns' WrestleMania match, if Sikoa's days as a main eventer are over, a possible 'Mania match for Drew McIntyre, John Cena declaring entry for the men's Royal Rumble and why he shouldn't win it, Rhea Ripley regaining the Women's World Championship, Hulk Hogan getting booed, CM Punk beating Seth Rollins and what's next for both of them, thoughts on the new champions crowned at NXT New Year's Evil, Royal Rumble 2026 being announced for Saudi Arabia, and more!

Before breaking down a massively-newsworthy week in wrestling, Graham "GSM" Matthews welcomes the now-former Raw Women's Champion Rhea Ripley to WrestleRant Radio! They talk her match with Charlotte Flair at Money in the Bank, fans returning, her roller coaster of a last year in WWE, her current character dynamic, why she's reverted back to being the Rhea Ripley from NXT UK, adjusting to the Raw roster, her call-up from NXT and when it was supposed to happen, her interactions with Vince McMahon, her thoughts on the recent call-ups of Toni Storm and Piper Niven based on her history with them from NXT UK, and more! GSM is then joined by RJ Marceau to talk about the huge breaking news: SummerSlam is coming to movie theaters this August! Okay, so not that (though they do discuss it), but rather CM Punk and Daniel Bryan reportedly being in talks with AEW! How big would they be for the promotion? Who can they face? When should they debut? They talk about all of this and much more, as well as their thoughts on last Friday's SmackDown in front of fans and the newest additions to the blue brand, Sunday's electric Money in the Bank pay-per-view, their thoughts on who won each briefcase, Nikki A.S.H. cashing in to become Raw Women's Champion, if AJ Styles is being underutilized, Bobby Lashley squashing Kofi Kingston before being challenged by Goldberg to a WWE Championship match at SummerSlam, Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley, John Cena's epic return following Roman Reigns vs. Edge, Karrion Kross' polarizing Raw debut and if he can recover from it, if it takes away from the hype from Kross vs. Samoa Joe at NXT TakeOver 36, and a quick recap of Night 2 of Fyter Fest on AEW Dynamite.

It's anniversary week on WrestleRant Radio with this coming Sunday marking nine years of the show! To celebrate, Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with WWE Raw Superstar Matt Riddle talking WWE live events, his main roster run so far, teaming with Randy Orton and if he's kept in contact with him in his absence, making an enemy out of Roman Reigns, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss the latest changes to Raw, SmackDown and NXT's commentary teams and their top takeaways, what more we can expect from the upcoming "season premieres," the latest AEW backstage altercation involving Sammy Guevara and Andrade El Idolo, a complete breakdown of Wednesday's anniversary edition of Dynamite, why it's hard to care about the Battle of the Belts specials, Jay Lethal potentially turning face, Brian Cage resurfacing, and the Jericho Appreciation Society storyline dominating the program in recent weeks. Plus, hear the duo's thoughts on Monday's Raw along with their full predictions for Saturday's Extreme Rules pay-per-view event, including whether they see Bray Wyatt finally making his highly anticipated return!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau waste no time in giving their thoughts on Cain Velasquez being released from WWE to kick off WrestleRant Radio, what went wrong and if it changes whether UFC fighters will want to get into wrestling, if Samoa Joe's in-ring career is in jeopardy upon returning to Raw commentary, thoughts on the contract signing, top stars being absent from the show lately, MVP moving into a managerial role, what matches could be added to the Money in the Bank card, what Jinder Mahal's ceiling for success is now that he's back, Apollo Crews being bumped from the men's Money in the Bank Ladder match and who might replace him. GSM and RJ also give their immediate reaction to Curtis Axel's WWE release and discuss the Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship Tournament continuing, if El Hijo del Fantasma might ultimately be revealed as the leader of this new luchador stable, Candice LeRae reinventing herself as a heel, the issue with Charlotte Flair as NXT Women's Champion, the controversy surrounding Velveteen Dream and if it'll affect him winning the NXT Championship next week, The Newly-Bro Show, Keith Lee defending the NXT North American Championship against Damian Priest, the semifinals of the AEW TNT Championship Tournament on AEW Dynamite, the cameos in the latest Bubbly Bunch, Britt Baker continuing to shine as a heel, if they'd pay full price for Double or Nothing on pay-per-view, and much more!

What better way to close out a tumultuous 2020 than with one of the biggest episodes of WrestleRant Radio of all-time? Graham "GSM" Matthews is joined by RJ Marceau and Alexis DiGiacomo for a special tribute to the late, great Brodie Lee, predictions for next week's New Year's Evil edition of NXT, and the much-anticipated 2020 Year in Review Awards for WWE, NXT and AEW! Hear who won the Male and Female Wrestlers of the Year, Men's and Women's Matches of the Year, WWE and AEW Tag Teams of the Year, and much more, along with their analysis for each category!

After another whirlwind week in the world of wrestling, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are analyzing it all on WrestleRant Radio, including the latest developments from the #SpeakingOut movement. Who was accused and what have been the ramifications from the various promotions so far? Will we see more suspensions, firings and resignations in the days and weeks to come? Will this hopefully bring the change to the business that it desperately needs? In other "positive" (that isn't so positive) news, multiple WWE performers have confirmed that they have/had COVID-19, following reports that there could be many more in the company. GSM and RJ give their thoughts on how it was only inevitable and what it might mean for their upcoming tapings. They're also talking the cancellation of WWE Backstage on FS1, if CM Punk managed to rebuild a bridge with WWE since he joined, if The Undertaker is actually retired following the fifth and final chapter of The Last Ride and where the documentary ranks among the best WWE has ever done. Plus, the duo discuss Dolph Ziggler challenging Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Extreme Rules, Asuka defending her Raw Women's Championship against Sasha Banks, more matches being rumored for the event, how long Charlotte Flair may be out for, who the next number one contender to the NXT Women's Championship will be, Adam Cole vs. Keith Lee in a Winner Take All match set for Night 2 of The Great American Bash on NXT, and full predictions for Night 1 of AEW Fyter Fest next week!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are breaking down everything from one of the most newsworthy weeks in wrestling history, starting with Endeavor buying WWE! The duo discuss what it means for the company, pay-per-view prices potentially reverting to what they were years ago, and Vince McMahon seemingly being back in creative control. They then give their complete review of WrestleMania 39 including whether Austin Theory's win over John Cena was enough to make up for Cena's verbal burial of him, the WrestleMania Showcase matches, why a character change for Seth Rollins is desperately needed, why Damage CTRL is done, how Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio and Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley delivered big time, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn ending The Usos' historic run as Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions, Gunther shockingly retaining the Intercontinental Championship, Drew McIntyre's contract reportedly expiring soon and whether he'll stick around, what's next for Bianca Belair following her successful defense of the Raw Women's Championship, and if Roman Reigns beating Cody Rhodes was the right call and how WWE can "finish the story." Plus, quick thoughts on AEW's latest acquisitions and All In headed to London this August!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have no shortage of topics to talk about on this WrestleRant Radio, including an eventual Survivor Series event from WWE last weekend. The duo discuss the women's WarGames match, Bayley's upcoming babyface turn and the odds of a returning Sasha Banks factoring into the storyline, Gunther and Rhea Ripley retaining their titles, if Zoey Stark can get over with the audience, Dragon Lee's standout showing against Santos Escobar, why the men's WarGames match was the match of the night, and Randy Orton's return and what's in store for him on the road to WrestleMania. And of course, they address the Pepsi-tattooed elephant in the room: CM Punk's shocking return to WWE! Hear their thoughts on how they reacted, how it was handled, if WWE bringing him back is more of a risk or a reward, his polarizing promo on Monday's Raw, his most likely WrestleMania match, and what direction WWE should take his character in. They're also talking Bryan Danielson heading the committee that made the decision to fire Punk from AEW, MJF reportedly suffering a torn labrum and how it's a terrible situation for AEW, if it guarantee Samoa Joe is leaving Worlds End as AEW World Champion, QT Marshall announcing his departure and reports regarding why it happened, and who should win the Continental Classic.

The first WrestleRant Radio of 2023 is nothing short of newsworthy as Graham "GSM" Matthews first welcomes WWE Raw Superstar Kevin Owens for an exclusive interview! They're talking him teaming with John Cena on the final SmackDown of 2022, reflecting on his great year including facing "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at WrestleMania 38 and when he found out about it, re-signing with WWE, his new mindset, logic in WWE, if he has goals for 2023, and more! ​ From there, GSM wastes no time getting into the breaking news regarding Vince McMahon planning his comeback to WWE, as confirmed by the former company chairman himself. GSM gets into why it would be a massive step backward, his true intentions, holding them hostage ahead of their upcoming negotiations for television rights deals, bringing back George Barrios and Michelle Wilson, letters he wrote WWE, and the potential consequences this situation could have. Plus, GSM has plenty of thoughts on WWE announcing the Money in the Bank pay-per-view for London this summer, Raw's first show of the year being an uneventful one, if Cody Rhodes will announce his entry into the men's Royal Rumble match ahead of time, highlights from NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17, the debut of Mercedes Mone and if she'll indeed be Saraya's partner on AEW Dynamite next week, and a quick recap of Wednesday's excellent edition of Dynamite featuring Darby Allin regaining the AEW TNT Championship from Samoa Joe.

Before he teams up with Edge at Clash at the Castle this Saturday, WWE Raw Superstar Rey Mysterio stops by WrestleRant Radio to chat with Graham "GSM" Matthews about his A&E doc, reuniting with Edge, if a split from Dominik Mysterio is coming, if a full-on run in NXT was in the cards earlier this year, thoughts on Santos Escobar, winning the WWE Championship in 2011, his favorite match since returning to WWE in 2018, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then dive deep into all of the action coming up this weekend, starting with WWE Clash at the Castle! Hear their thoughts on whether Dominik Mysterio will turn on his father and Edge to join The Judgment Day, the finals of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament from Monday's Raw, the excellent last-minute build for Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins, Shayna Baszler's chances of becoming SmackDown Women's Champion, Gunther vs. Sheamus for the Intercontinental Championship, and if Roman Reigns' run as Undisputed WWE Universal Championship will finally be coming to an end at the hands of Drew McIntyre. The duo also give their complete predictions for NXT's World Collide event on Sunday afternoon (including who they see walking out as the unified champions) before breaking down the card for AEW All Out. From the ultimate winners of the AEW World Trios Championship Tournament to where Daniel Garcia's allegiance will lie to Jon Moxley and CM Punk colliding in a rematch for the AEW World Championship, they're analyzing it all.

WrestleRant Radio kicks off Royal Rumble weekend with Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau reacting to the breaking news of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin reportedly being offered a big-money match deal against Roman Reigns! Could and should the marquee match come to fruition? They're also giving their full review of Raw's 30th anniversary episode on Monday night featuring the trial of Sami Zayn and why it was one of the greatest segments in Raw history, The Usos vs. The Judgment Day for the Raw Tag Team Championship, the return of The Undertaker's American Badass persona, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley in a Steel Cage match not happening as advertised, D-Generation X interacting with Imperium, and Brock Lesnar returning to cost Bobby Lashley the United States Championship (again). Plus, GSM and Mr. Marceau give their complete preview and predictions for Saturday's Royal Rumble pay-per-view! Hear their thoughts on Bray Wyatt's in-ring return against LA Knight in a Pitch Black match, Bianca Belair defending the Raw Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss, if and how Sami Zayn could factor into the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match between Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens, who will win the women's and men's Royal Rumble matches, potential surprise entrants, and more!

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 have their picks, along with why the concept should outright replace the annual WWE Draft. They also discuss CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins reportedly being planned for the first Raw on Netflix, what that means for WrestleMania 41 and a possible program between Punk and Roman Reigns, the nuclear heat The New Day received on Raw, Lyra Valkyria and Dakota Kai advancing in the Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament, why The Wyatt Sicks aren't "buried" following their first loss, Rey Fenix's controversial comments about AEW and how the situation should be handled, and FULL PREDICTIONS for the return of Saturday Night's Main Event featuring Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Championship!

Roman Reigns is officially a heel in WWE and hell may have just frozen over. Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open WrestleRant Radio discussing the turn and how his alliance with Paul Heyman makes all the sense in the world, his trajectory as the new Universal Champion, if this makes Bray Wyatt the new top babyface on SmackDown, and Superstars they'd like to see him feud with. They then get into the rest of the Payback pay-per-view including Bobby Lashley becoming the new United States Champion, Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax becoming the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Keith Lee upsetting Randy Orton, and Dominik Mysterio's latest standout performance. The duo also discuss Murphy potentially breaking away from Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre vs. Orton for the WWE Championship again at Clash of Champions, The IIconics splitting up, Mauro Ranallo leaving NXT, the controversial to the 60-minute Iron Man match on NXT and who will win the NXT Championship next week, and full predictions and preview for Saturday's AEW All Out pay-per-view event!

As the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide, could it affect WrestleMania weekend in Tampa Bay? Graham "GSM" Matthews answers that question to kick off WrestleRant Radio before discussing his experience at EVOLVE 145 over the weekend and the news of Stone Cold Steve Austin appearing on the March 16th episode of Raw! He then gets into the latest on Matt Hardy leaving WWE, officially becoming a free agent, why he'll likely sign with AEW, and The Young Bucks popping up at the end of Wednesday's Free the Delete episode. GSM also has a full review of AEW Revolution from Saturday night with thoughts on Jake Hager's underwhelming in-ring debut, Darby Allin getting over at a rapid rate, if the AEW World Tag Team Championship match was the greatest of all-time, the AEW Women's Championship match falling flat, MJF beating Cody, Orange Cassidy impressing against Pac, and Jon Moxley becoming the new AEW World Champion. Finally, GSM breaks down this week's episodes of Raw, NXT and Dynamite and gives his two cents on Drew McIntyre laying out Brock Lesnar, The Street Profits winning the Raw Tag Team Championship, the burial of Ricochet, Aleister Black suffering his first singles defeat, Randy Orton's fantastic promo with Beth Phoenix, the two Steel Cage matches on NXT, if Adam Cole vs. Velveteen Dream will be the NXT Championship match at TakeOver: Tampa, Johnny Gargano's sit-down interview with Mauro Ranallo, Colt Cabana signing with AEW, who Jake "The Snake" Roberts' client could be, the debut of Death Triangle, the 2-on-1 Handicap main event on Dynamite, and Elimination Chamber predictions!

Was Monday's WWE Raw the worst episode all year? Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau attempt to answer that question on this week's WrestleRant Radio. But before they give their honest analysis of the show, the duo discuss the abrupt passing of WWE Hall of Famer Joe Laurinaitis a.k.a. Road Warrior Animal and how The Road Warriors are considered to be the best tag team in wrestling history. GSM and RJ are then talking the good, the bad and the (extremely) ugly from Monday's atrocious episode of Raw including RETRIBUTION's "reveal" and why their new names and look are an automatic thumbs-down, Andrade and Angel Garza earning another shot at the Raw Tag Team Championship, the 24/7 Championship silliness, Shane McMahon appearing on The Kevin Owens Show, Drew McIntyre vs. Keith Lee once again ending in a non-finish, Zelina Vega beating Mickie James to become the number one contender to the Raw Women's Championship, Apollo Crews taking on Cedric Alexander, how the Rey Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins rivalry has officially jumped the shark and where WWE might be going with it, the women's tag team scene being almost as much of a mess as the men's, Peyton Royce's impressive outing against Asuka, The Hurt Business battling RETRIBUITON in the main event, and much more. Stick around until the end for their full preview and predictions for Sunday's Clash of Champions pay-per-view event!

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 World Heavyweight Championship debuting at Night of Champions! Is it necessary? Who will be the inaugural champion? Thoughts on the design? Does it feel like a consolation prize? After answering all of those questions, GSM and RJ do a MOCK DRAFT for the 2023 WWE Draft! They make their selections for the Raw and SmackDown rosters and address what happens with the world titles, potential tag team and stable breakups, NXT call-ups, and more!

Fresh off Edge's main event win over Damian Priest on Monday's Raw, Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with The Rated-R Superstar to kick off this week's WrestleRant Radio! They talk his A&E doc, facing Priest, his thoughts on Triple H running WWE Creative, working with The Judgment Day, turning face and making his heel run work, using the Brood entrance and music, if he's eyeing retirement, and more! RJ Marceau also returns to discuss a whole heap of AEW-related topics, starting with the most obvious elephant in the room: What the hell happened with Jon Moxley squashing CM Punk on Wednesday's Dynamite to become the AEW Undisputed World Champion? Was it a good idea or was it a swerve for the sake of a swerve? What's the main event of All Out now? They attempt to answer all of these questions while also addressing what the messy build to the upcoming pay-per-view including Eddie Kingston's apparent suspension, The Motor City Machine Guns teaming with Jay Lethal against Wardlow and FTR, Ricky Starks vs. Powerhouse Hobbs being made official, The Acclaimed getting the next AEW World Tag Team Championship opportunity, Bryan Danielson vs. Chris Jericho, an AEW Interim Women's World Champion having to be crowned in light of Thunder Rosa getting injured, and who will end up in the finals of the AEW World Trios Championship Tournament. The duo also discuss Johnny Gargano's surprise WWE return on Raw and why it was booked perfectly, if we're headed toward Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. Finn Balor and Rhea Ripley at Clash at the Castle, and Dexter Lumis kidnapping The Miz and reuniting with Indi Hartwell.

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 to discuss Swerve Strickland signing a new AEW deal and there reportedly being backlash among WWE officials, WWE re-signing Asuka and her long-term value to the company, thoughts on NXT's No Mercy event that saw new NXT Tag Team Champions crowned and the debut of Giulia, matches being set up for NXT's CW premiere on October 1st, a full review of WWE Bash in Berlin, who's next for Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, the downside of Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair regaining the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, why the CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre feud isn't over yet, and why we probably won't get Rhea Ripley vs. Dominik Mysterio. Plus, an update on Odyssey Jones, why he's apparently gone from WWE, thoughts on Joe Tessitore's Raw commentary debut and where he ranks among other commentators WWE has had in the past decade.

It's a new year, yes it is! In the premiere episode of WrestleRant Radio of the decade, Graham "GSM" Matthews runs down the top 25 best WWE matches of 2019 as ranked by WWE.com! Does he agree with their list? He goes into great detail about each bout, some forgotten classics (including some from earlier this year), whether the women's main event from WrestleMania 35 was overrated, why their number one is understandable, and more! Plus, he gives his quick thoughts on Monday's episode of Raw, the first AEW Dynamite of 2020, and the winners of NXT's 2019 Year-End Awards (all while under the weather, no less!).

There was a ton of news (both good and bad) on the AEW front this week, but before Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau get into any of it, they start off WrestleRant Radio with their thoughts on WWE reportedly restricting Superstars' usage of third-party affiliates like Twitch and Cameo and the issues with charging fans an arm and a leg on the latter for a simple shout-out. They also address the departure of AOP from WWE and if the company missed the boat with them as a tag team. In their review of AEW All Out from Saturday, the duo discuss why the Tooth and Nail match didn't belong on the main card after all, Lance Archer winning the 21-man Casino Battle Royale, the embarrassment surrounding the situation with Matt Hardy, Hikaru Shida vs. Thunder Rosa stealing the show, why the eight-man tag team match was pointless, what's next for "Hangman" Adam Cole and Kenny Omega following their loss of the AEW World Tag Team Championship to FTR, how the Mimosa Mayhem match fell flat and where Orange Cassidy goes from here, Jon Moxley vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship, the signings of Miro and Tay Conti, and more! GSM and RJ also give their quick two cents on Cedric Alexander joining The Hurt Business, Peyton Royce and Billie Kay having a match out of nowhere, Keith Lee's latest disqualification loss to Randy Orton, Dominik Mysterio beating Murphy in a Street Fight, Finn Balor becoming a two-time NXT Champion, and if Mercedes Mercedes is main roster bound coming off her defeat to Rhea Ripley in the main event of NXT.

​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 potentially returning to WWE soon, why they aren't true and if he's a realistic opponent for Gunther at WrestleMania 41, WWE being "open" to an AJ Lee return and a possible match for her, Rhea Ripley re-signing with the company and her ongoing rivalry with Liv Morgan, why women's WarGames shouldn't feel forced, the looming O.G. Bloodline reunion and who would join them in WarGames, The Rock denying a Dave Meltzer report that he'll be missing 'Mania, Kevin Owens' heel turn, War Raiders returning on Raw, how Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill could make history at WrestleMania 41, and how the Intercontinental Championship rematch between Bron Breakker and Jey Uso will be handled on next Monday's Raw.

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 Sheamus will re-sign with WWE or leave when his contract expires next year. GSM and Mr. Marceau then give their top takeaways from Monday's Raw and Wednesday's Grand Slam edition of AEW Dynamite including the Jey Uso saga and how it's been the focal point of WWE's flagship show, what to do with The Viking Raiders, two AEW championships changing hands, and AEW expanding to monthly pay-per-views starting in October. What are the pros and cons? Finally, they get into today's breaking news regarding SmackDown moving back to USA Network in October 2024 as part of a lucrative deal, if the WWE-Fox relationship lived up to its full potential, what it means for the future of Raw and NXT on USA, Elimination Chamber being announced for Australia next February, and a slew of talent releases including Dolph Ziggler, Mustafa Ali, Elias, Top Dolla, and more.

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 women's stars of the year, and more!

Joining Graham "GSM" Matthews at the start of this week's WrestleRant Radio is none other than wrestling legend Rey Mysterio! He talks getting drafted to Raw, working alongside his son Dominik Mysterio, if we'll eventually see them go one-on-one and Rey wanting to pass the torch to him, what goals he has left to accomplish, why a match with Finn Balor intrigues him, whose idea it was for him to push the mask back on upon arriving in WWE, and more!

After breaking down WWE's pay-per-view schedule for 2022, GSM and RJ Marceau also have a complete on-site report from Wednesday's edition of AEW Dynamite in Boston. Hear their thoughts on CM Punk battling Bobby Fish and what's next for him, Darby Allin returning to seek revenge on MJF, Sammy Guevara defending the AEW TNT Championship against Ethan Page and the latest in the Inner Circle vs. American Top Team feud, Hikura Shida and Serena Deeb putting on a clinic, Jon Moxley advancing in the AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament, Cody Rhodes' bizarre promo, the polarizing 10-man tag team match pitting The Elite against The Dark Order, and Ring of Honor announcing an upcoming hiatus from operations.

Fresh off his huge Iron Survivor Challenge win at NXT Deadline, WWE NXT star Trick Williams joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio to talk his career-altering conversation with Shawn Michaels, his breakout match against Ilja Dragunov, winning and losing the NXT North American Championship, the surge in fan support, Booker T being among his biggest supporters, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then talk their in-person experience at last week's SmackDown in Providence, an overview of NXT Deadline, CM Punk making the rounds and how he could make a difference with WWE's Raw television deal negotiations, his heated confrontation with Seth Rollins on Raw and the stage being set for a huge WrestleMania match, if WWE could or should pivot to Punk vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin if the marquee match presents itself, other highlights from Raw including Jey Uso's latest loss, Drew McIntyre challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship on the Day 1 edition of Raw and if he should get a temporary run with it, and if we'll see either sets of tag titles change hands next week. They also have thoughts on Wednesday's Winter Is Coming edition of AEW Dynamite including the latest on The Devil and who will be a part of the group, updated predictions for the Continental Classic, and why that Golden Jets segment with Ricky Starks and Big Bill was terrible television.

Before he defends the NXT Championship this Sunday at NXT TakeOver: Vengenace Day, Finn Balor is on WrestleRant Radio! He talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews about his upcoming clash with Pete Dunne, his favorite TakeOver to date, if he came close to relinquishing the title due to injury, potentially representing the black-and-gold brand at WrestleMania 37 against Edge or another opponent, if there's been talk about him nearly returning to Raw or SmackDown in the last year, thoughts on Bullet Club and why more wrestling companies should work together, how WWE has helped him as a performer, dream matches he wants to have, and more! From there, RJ Marceau joins GSM to talk recent releases of Lars Sullivan and Steve Cutler from WWE, the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match announced on Raw and if it will end with Sheamus capturing the title, how Damian Priest is benefiting from his partnership with Bad Bunny so far, Lacey Evans getting a Raw Women's Championship match against Asuka at the event, Bobby Lashley's upcoming United States Championship defense, the highs and lows from Wednesday's AEW Dynamite featuring a Falls Count Anywhere Anything Goes main event and the kickoff to the AEW World Women's Championship Eliminator Tournament, and quick predictions for TakeOver: Vengeance Day!

This week's WrestleRant Radio features Part 2 of Graham "GSM" Matthews' conversation with "The Cowboy" James Storm! They're talking his Beer Money run, why he didn't sign with WWE NXT, one of his pet peeves, being backstage at a Raw show not too long ago, the importance of the element of surprise, the reaction he received upon making his NXT debut and what went into it, Triple H wanting him to do his signature catchphrase, potentially clashing with Robert Roode in the Royal Rumble, his entrance theme being given to AJ Styles, his goals going forward and if he'd be interested in serving as a coach at the WWE Performance Center, handling his own merchandise, and much more! The second half of the show features GSM and RJ Marceau giving their two cents on IMPACT's Slammiversary pay-per-view from this past weekend and whether it was a turning point for them, Karl Anderson and Doc Gallows officially signing with them following their departure from WWE, if IMPACT's latest pickups will prove to be worth it, the former Tino Sabbatelli popping up on AEW Dark, who can AEW recruit to bolster their women's division, overall thoughts on the Extreme Rules pay-per-view and some of the silly finishes, why WWE should be doing more with Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro, SmackDown's tag team division being in shambles, Mustafa Ali returning and a possible feud with Apollo Crews, stars WWE attempted to push over a decade ago and if they could have gotten above a certain level, the Swamp Fight between Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt, if Randy Orton will defeat Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam, and predictions for next week's Raw.

Ahead of MLW One Shot, "Filthy" Tom Lawlor joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio to talk about returning to MLW, facing Satoshi Kojima at One Shot, his goals being back, joining the World Titan Federation, growing the MLW product, his nixed AEW appearance, thoughts on CM Punk's return to WWE, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM to talk Kazuchika Okada reportedly becoming a free agent in January and if he'd be a good fit in either WWE or AEW, CM Punk vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin being discussed for WrestleMania 40 and if the dream match should happen, an update on a potential 'Mania opponent for Randy Orton, who will win the United States Championship number one contender's tournament, Drew McIntyre's continued excellence as a heel, why the Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax and Cody Rhodes vs. Shinsuke Nakamura feuds work, Jey Uso's strong showing against Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship in the Raw main event, WWE's legal issues with "Yeet", the lame finish to Christian Cage vs. Adam Copeland on Dynamite, and the possibility of Andrade El Idolo returning to WWE once his current contract with AEW expires. Plus, FULL PREDICITONS for Saturday's NXT Deadline event featuring two Iron Survivor Challenge matches and Ilja Dragunov vs. Baron Corbin for the NXT Championship!

Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with MLW star Davey Richards to kick off this week's WrestleRant Radio talking him signing with MLW, why it was the right time to return to wrestling, if he thought he'd ever come out of retirement, competing in the Opera Cup against Tom Lawlor, opponents he wants to face, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM to break down an incredibly newsworthy week in the world of wrestling starting with AEW partnering up with The Owen Hart Foundation and the rumors surrounding AEW debuting a secondary women's title. Is it necessary? They're also giving their complete review of AEW's Grand Slam edition of Dynamite featuring a dream match between Bryan Danielson and Kenny Omega and how it lived up to the hype, CM Punk's promo, MJF battling Brian Pillman Jr., Malaki Black scoring a second straight win over Cody Rhodes, the issue with Sting and Darby Allin's win over FTR, and Britt Baker's successful AEW Women's World Championship defense against Ruby Soho. In the remainder of the show, GSM and RJ discuss Monday's Raw hosting two huge matches, Shayna Baszler going back to being a badass, Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza forming an alliance, Rhea Ripley and Nikki A.S.H. becoming the new WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, reports regarding the Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss segment, Gran Metalik requesting his release from WWE, Roderick Strong capturing the NXT Cruiserweight Championship, other highlights from Tuesday's NXT, the Plane Ride From Hell episode of Dark Side of the Ring, and FULL PREDICTIONS for Sunday's WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view event!

MLW star Delmi Exo chats with Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio this week about MLW's upcoming Azteca Lucha event, winning the MLW World Women's Featherweight Championship and if it marked a turning point in her career, working with Taya Valkyrie, the Lucha Underground influence in MLW, her own development, wanting to represent the brand, and more! Plus, GSM and RJ Marceau have plenty to discuss starting with the white-hot WWE Backlash event, how to book Jey Uso following his failure to win the World Heavyweight Championship and if he could still win it in a rematch, an imminent Usos reunion, The Bloodline besting Kevin Owens and Randy Orton in a Street Fight, the debut of Tanga Loa and how Jacob Fatu will factor into the storyline, the Triple Threat for the WWE Women's Championship, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill winning the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, the excellent Undisputed WWE Championship main event between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles, and the electric atmosphere in Lyon, France. They also get into WrestleMania 41 being announced for Las Vegas and reports of Saudi Arabia wanting The Show or Shows or the Royal Rumble, WWE releasing Drew Gulak and Gable Steveson, why the Olympic gold medalist didn't work out, and early predictions for the King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments!

It's RJ Marceau's birthday this week on WrestleRant Radio! He checks in with Graham "GSM" Matthews on the special occasion to discuss WWE officially announcing Backlash 2024 for Paris, Santos Escobar's betrayal of Rey Mysterio on SmackDown and how it can culminate in a big WrestleMania match with a certain celebrity, Asuka and Kairi Sane aligning with Damage CTRL and who the final member of the women's match could be at Survivor Series, Drew McIntyre turning heel on Monday's Raw and the very obvious candidate for who will join the babyfaces to even the odds, and The Bunny's departure from AEW and if more will soon follow suit. Plus, they've got FULL PREDICTIONS for Saturday's AEW Full Gear pay-per-view event, including who they believe the big signing will be!

For the second time this year, WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker is on WrestleRant Radio! He talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews about his episode of A&E's "Biography: WWE Legends", if he watches his work back, his WrestleMania 38 weekend experience and getting inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, thoughts on his speech and fans' criticism of it, what he meant by his "never say never" line, thoughts on Tim White's passing, and more! Afterward, GSM and RJ Marceau get into the latest surrounding the Vince McMahon scandal and if his place in WWE is truly in jeopardy before reviewing Monday's abysmal edition of WWE Raw! Hear their thoughts on Brock Lesnar's return, if Judgement Day are damaged goods, Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Championship being set up for SummerSlam, why Alexa Bliss is boring right now, and Dolph Ziggler "returning" during the main event and targeting Theory. Could this be a good use of the multi-time world champion? Plus, the duo discuss why Cora Jade betraying Roxanne Perez on Tuesday's NXT made no sense and give an overview of Wednesday's Fyter Fest edition of AEW Dynamite, featuring Swerve In Our Glory surprisingly winning the AEW World Tag Team Championship in the main event. GSM rants on how it could do a disservice to the tag team division if the follow-up isn't handled correctly.

It's Draft Day on WrestleRant Radio as RJ Marceau is giving Graham "GSM" Matthews his predictions for one of the biggest nights of the year for NFL fans! They're also getting into Rob Gronkowski returning to the gridiron and what that means for his WWE career and 24/7 Championship reign (as if anyone cares anyway), how the coronavirus pandemic will affect SummerSlam's status for Boston, recent Raw shows at the Performance Center, Money in the Bank emanating from Titan Towers in Stamford, the latest on who's qualified so far, if Zelina Vega's stable is already dead in the water, Seth Rollins challenging Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank, Shayna Baszler's booking, Sarah Logan reportedly returning soon (despite still being fired), and if Nia Jax's is reckless in the ring.  Plus, the duo is discussing who attacked Finn Balor at the beginning of NXT, the heel promo from Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae and what was wrong with Gargano's logic, why the NXT North American Championship picture needs more variety, Reina Gonzalez's awesome new finisher, Drake Maverick getting a ton of TV time and whether his firing is a work, other Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship Tournament coverage, El Hijo del Fantasma's debut, Dexter Lumis teaming with Velveteen Dream against Undisputed Era in the main event, the AEW TNT Championship Tournament semifinals being set, why Brodie Lee's Vince McMahon rip-off character isn't working, and more!

It's an abbreviated edition of WrestleRant Radio this week as Graham "GSM" Matthews hosts the show solo from WWE's WrestleMania weekend in Los Angeles, featuring an exclusive interview with SmackDown Superstar and new WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio! They talk his induction and how much it means to him, why in-ring retirement isn't on the horizon, his partnership with Cinnamon Toast Crunch, feeling rejuvenated by his recent run and rivalry with Dominik Mysterio, and more. Plus, GSM gives his last-minute WrestleMania 39 predictions!

Fresh off the release of his new book Stunning: The Wrestling Artistry of Steve Austin, author Zack Heydorn speaks to Graham "GSM" Matthews all about it including how much Stone Cold content he had to consume for the project, the book's format and how he came up with the concept for it, gaining a new appreciation for Austin, his in-ring style and if he would have had to evolve had he not retired as early as he did, who from today's wrestling landscape compares, getting Austin's eyes on it, and more! Plus, GSM and RJ Marceau discuss SummerSlam heading to Minneapolis in 2026, how it increases the odds of Saudi Arabia hosting WrestleMania soon, expanding the event to two nights and if other major WWE pay-per-views will soon follow. They then share their complete predictions for WWE King and Queen of the Ring this Saturday and AEW Double or Nothing this Sunday!

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 Triple Threat match, if War Raiders' World Tag Team Championship win is a sign that WWE will start prioritizing tag team wrestling again (or at least on Raw), what's next for Finn Balor, Chelsea Green becoming the inaugural Women's United States Champion, Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Championship, the future of their feud and why the post-match angle should have aired on the broadcast. ​They then discuss everything advertised so far for the first episode of Raw on Netflix including Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat, CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins and if it's meant to be one-off, Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship, Logan Paul joining the Raw roster, and a vignette from Raw hinting at former AEW star Penta El Zero Miedo's imminent arrival in WWE. GSM and RJ then close out the episode with their on-site report of Tuesday's double taping of NXT TV at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium!

Will The Undertaker's upcoming appearance at Survivor Series actually be his final farewell? Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discuss The Deadman on WrestleRant Radio and whether WWE is planning on having him wrestle again at some point. Plus, they're giving their full review of AEW Full Gear from last Saturday night! Hear their thoughts on whether it was the company's best pay-per-view of the year, Kenny Omega beating Adam Page in the finals of the World Title Eliminator, Darby Allin becoming the new AEW TNT Champion, The Young Bucks besting FTR in an excellent match to capture the AEW World Tag Team Championship, the backlash the Elite Deletion match received and whether it was justified, MJF joining Inner Circle and where it could be headed, Jon Moxley retaining his AEW World Championship over Eddie Kingston and Moxley vs. Omega being announced for the December 2nd edition of Dynamite. In the remainder of the show, GSM and RJ talk the Dynamite debut of Jade Cargill, Cody potentially facing Shaquille O'Neal, the long-awaited return of Pac, Riddle qualifying for Raw's men's Survivor Series, if Lana will be the sole survivor for the women at the event, the mess of a women's division on Monday nights, reports regarding Braun Strowman turning face again, why the 24/7 Championship should be done away with, if the WWE Championship or Raw Tag Team Championship will change hands ahead of Survivor Series, if The Rascalz from IMPACT Wrestling are WWE bound, Leon Ruff upsetting Johnny Gargano for the NXT North American Championship, Rhea Ripley challenging Io Shirai for the NXT Women's Championship next week, and more!

Ahead of his huge WWE Championship opportunity at WrestleMania Backlash, WWE Superstar Braun Strowman returns to WrestleRant Radio to speak with Graham "GSM" Matthews about facing Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre this Sunday, his last year in WWE, the pros and cons of having no fans, being back in front of a crowd at WrestleMania 37, his feud with Shane McMahon, getting in great shape during his absence, the current state of Monday Night Raw, and more! In the second half of the show, RJ Marceau joins GSM to talk the recent report regarding Zelina Vega. Is the recently released Superstar already on her way back to WWE? They then review a newsworthy edition of AEW Dynamite featuring a rare IWGP United States Championship defense from Jon Moxley, SCU's swan song against The Young Bucks, the issue with the AEW World Championship match at Double or Nothing, Stadium Stampede 2, and Miro winning the AEW TNT Championship from Darby Allin. Plus, hear their thoughts on Alexa Bliss using her supernatural powers on Shayna Baszler on Raw, the return of Jinder Mahal, what the hell is going on with Jeff Hardy, if Dakota Kai is next in line for a shot at Raquel Gonzalez's NXT Women's Championship, the debut of Hit Bow on NXT, Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish reuniting (kind of), what's next for Santos Escobar, and FULL PREDICTIONS for Sunday's WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau close out 2021 on a high note with a jam-packed final episode of 2021! Before getting into the results of the Year in Review Awards, the duo discuss Toni Storm's reportedly quitting WWE and how she was handled in her final few months with the company before sharing their full predictions for next Tuesday's NXT New Year's Evil special and Saturday's WWE Day 1 pay-per-view event. Then, it's time to review the results of the ninth-annual WWE/NXT/AEW Year in Review Awards! Hear what won Show of the Year, Pay-Per-View of the Year, Feud of the Year, Most Likely to Break Out in 2022, Match of the Year, Male and Female Wrestlers of the Year, and much more!

The exclusive interviews keep coming on WrestleRant Radio as this week's episode welcomes the incomparable Phil "CM Punk" Brooks! The wrestler-turned-actor talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews about how his role in Jakob's Wife came about, if his wife AJ Lee watches his movies with him, memorizing lines for a long scene vs. cutting a wrestling promo, if he still watches wrestling and who he keeps in contact with, staying in shape, AJ's cooking, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss Draft Day for the NFL, Kenny Omega winning the Impact World Championship and what it means, Andrade's first post-WWE match, the latest on a location for SummerSlam, another awful episode of Raw on Monday night, Charlotte Flair getting reinstated, Riddle and Randy Orton forming a tag team, Braun Strowman being added to the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania Backlash, Kyle O'Reilly vs. Adam Cole continuing in NXT, Toni Storm's latest loss, Bronson Reed earning another shot at the NXT North American Championship, the fantastic final build for Blood and Guts on AEW Dynamite, Adam Page losing to Brian Cage, the ending to the episode, and the return of Cody Rhodes.

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are back at it on WrestleRant Radio this week giving their latest in-depth reviews and rants for Raw and NXT! Hear their thoughts on the Guitar-on-a-Pole match between Jeff Hardy and Elias, the sad state of Raw's women's division right now, Tucker already being cast off as a jobber following his quick loss to Ricochet, where the WWE Championship picture could be headed, The Hurt Business setting their sights on the Raw Tag Team Championship, Braun Strowman qualifying for Team Raw, NXT Halloween Havoc, NXT's women's division continuing to kill it, if a WarGames match is in the works between Pat McAfee's new stable and Undisputed Era, and what's next for Tommaso Ciampa and Velveteen Dream. On the AEW front, GSM and RJ talk Wednesday's episode of Dynamite including how effective of a go-home show it was, the excellent promo work, how the build to The Young Bucks vs. FTR has underwhelmed, and when fans can expect Pac back in person. Plus, they have full Full Gear predictions for Saturday night and are breaking down the entire stacked card!

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 booking of Kamille vs. Kris Statlander, Private Party winning the AEW World Tag Team Championship, Swerve Strickland vs. Shelton Benjamin, and Bobby Lashley's exciting debut. Plus, GSM and RJ Marceau break down the new WWE ID program, whether it will ultimately help or hurt the wrestling business, why some fans' concerns are justified, and why WWE is wise to seek a healthy balance between the influx of independent wrestlers and collegiate athletes. The duo also give their two cents on NXT's Halloween Havoc event, if NXT has the best women's division in wrestling, Motor City Machine Guns winning the WWE Tag Team Championship, The Usos reuniting and the latest in the Bloodline saga heading into WarGames, Rhea Ripley suffering another injury and why Raw's women's division is in deep trouble, and FULL PREDICTIONS for WWE's Crown Jewel pay-per-view this Saturday!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are back on WrestleRant Radio this week to talk about Corey Graves reportedly being cleared to compete and if he'll be back for a full-fledged run, what that means for Paige, Impact Knockouts Champion Mickie James being announced for the women's Royal Rumble match and other rumored surprises, who should step through the "forbidden door" to appear in the men's Rumble, Alpha Academy winning the Raw Women's Championship and an update on the RK-Bro split, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins at the Royal Rumble, Nikki A.S.H. turning on Rhea Ripley and mapping out the Raw Women's Championship picture through WrestleMania 38, and the first face-to-face interaction between Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley on Raw. In their review of NXT from Tuesday night, the duo discuss AJ Styles vs. Grayson Waller in the main event, early predictions for the men's and women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournaments, Tony D'Angelo's ceiling for success, Santos Escobar seemingly being next in line to challenge Bron Breakker for the NXT Championship, thoughts from Wednesday's AEW Dynamite featuring Lance Archer's return and Brody King's debut, and WWE reportedly being interested in Wardlow. Which company would he have a brighter future in?

The excitement of WWE's WrestleMania week is in full force on WrestleRant Radio, and in a bit of breaking news, Grammy-nominated rapper and producer Wale will sing Big E to the ring on The Grandest Stage of Them All this Sunday! The Intercontinental Champion talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews about how it happened, his friendship with Wale, being back in front of fans, the importance of defending the title at WrestleMania, his favorite live performance to have taken place at The Show of Shows, and more! Then, after giving their quick thoughts on this year's WWE Hall of Fame ceremonies and Night 1 of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, GSM and RJ Marceau give their full preview and predictions for WrestleMania 37! Hear their thoughts on why Cesaro must beat Seth Rollins, the absurdity of the Steel Cage match between Braun Strowman and Shane McMahon, The New Day defending their Raw Tag Team Championship against AJ Styles and Omos, which match will main event Night 1, why isn't imperative Bianca Belair becomes SmackDown Women's Champion on Saturday night, WWE Champion Bobby Lashley's chances of victory versus Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul's involvement in Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn, Rhea Ripley needing to avenge last year's WrestleMania loss, and who is walking out the Universal Champion.

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 AEW Collision in Chicago and if a heel turn could be coming before reviewing WWE Night of Champions! Hear their thoughts on Seth Rollins becoming the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion and why the title already feels secondary, Ricochet and Shinsuke Nakamura qualifying for the men's Money in the Bank Ladder match on Monday's Raw, why Zoey Stark and Trish Stratus are a winning combo, Matt Riddle being next in line for a shot at Gunther's Intercontinental Championship, Asuka ending Bianca Belair's record-setting reign as Raw Women's Champion and if a heel turn for Belair is in the works, Brock Lesnar evening the score with Cody Rhodes and what that means for the future of thee Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Jimmy Uso betraying Roman Reigns and what that means for The Bloodline going forward. Plus, the duo share their overall impressions of AEW Double or Nothing and top takeaways, along with an on-site report from NXT Battleground including who shined and interesting names rumored for imminent main roster call-ups!

The wrestling world mourned the loss of Shad Gaspard this past week, and to kick off WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau share their thoughts on the tragedy and remember his WWE career. They're also discussing Drew Gulak's departure from WWE as well as the recent Owen Hart episode of Dark Side of the Ring before getting into their preview and predictions for Saturday's AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view event! Who will become the new number one contender to the AEW World Tag Team Championship? Plus, the duo get into their picks for MJF vs. Jungle Boy, Britt Baker vs. Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida challenging Nyla Rose for the AEW Women's Championship, who will win the Casino Ladder match and who the mystery ninth entrant could be, the Stadium Stampede match between The Elite and The Inner Circle, Lance Archer and Cody colliding to determine the inaugural AEW TNT Championship, why Jon Moxley defending his AEW World Championship against Jon Moxley is premature, and more!

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 the two-night event was certainly eventful, and GSM and RJ have their full breakdown. Hear their thoughts on everyone who switched shows (and stayed put), the most surprising moves, whether SmackDown or Raw emerged stronger, if Cody Rhodes can still "finish the story" with Roman Reigns, what happens with the Raw Women's Championship and the SmackDown Women's Championship, and the NXT call-ups with the most potential. Plus, FULL PREDICTIONS for Saturday's WWE Backlash pay-per-view!

After sharing some quick thoughts on this year's Daytona 500 to kick off WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau delve right into NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day and discuss why it was the spark the black-and-gold brand desperately needed. Hear their two cents on the signings of Eli Drake (now known as LA Knight) and Taya Valkyrie, the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic for the men and the women, Kushida taking NXT North American Champion Johnny Gargano for the limit and if that was his peak in NXT, why the NXT Women's Championship Triple Threat fell flat, if Raquel Gonzalez is next in line for a title shot, Finn Balor battling Pete Dunne for the NXT Championship, and a complete breakdown of Undisputed Era's shocking breakup. Was it overdue, or should they have stayed together until they made it to the main roster? GSM and RJ then discuss how Lacey Evans' apparent real-life pregnancy will affect her upcoming Raw Women's Championship match against Asuka before getting into their preview and predictions for Sunday's Elimination Chamber pay-per-view including a United States Championship Triple Threat match, Keith Lee's status, what Bobby Lashley is being built up for, two huge Chamber matches, why Cesaro needs to face Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship, Kofi Kingston replacing The Miz and what it might mean (if anything), the possibility of a Brock Lesnar return and win, and more!

WWE Raw Superstar Ezekiel (you know, Elias' younger brother) is on WrestleRant Radio this week talking to Graham "GSM" Matthews about facing Kevin Owens at Hell in a Cell and their recent rivalry, his Raw run so far, Elias' whereabouts and the rest of his family tree, what he wants to accomplish in WWE, if he's aware of the rumors that he's also related to LA Knight/Max Dupri, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM to give their two cents on NXT's In Your House event and Apollo Crews' return to the brand on Tuesday night before getting into their full review of WWE's Hell in a Cell pay-per-view which was highlighted by a tremendous Triple Threat for the Raw Women's Championship, The Judgement Day taking on the trio of AJ Styles, Finn Balor and Liv Morgan, and an excellent Hell in a Cell clash between a wounded Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. When will Rhodes return from injury and what does that mean for Rollins in the meantime? Will it involve the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship even though Roman Reigns reportedly won't be at Money in the Bank? GSM and RJ tackle those questions as well as if Liv Morgan is the best bet to win this year's women's Money in the Bank Ladder match, Rhea Ripley becoming the new number one contender to the Raw Women's Championship, Finn Balor replacing Edge as the leader of The Judgement Day and why it was a dumb idea, and John Cena returning to Raw later this month and who he could face at SummerSlam if he sticks around. Plus, hear their thoughts on the Interim AEW World Championship Eliminator Series and Wardlow's lame excuse for not taking part in it, if Jon Moxley is the right choice to win the interim title, the introduction of AEW's all-new All-Atlantic Championship and why it's not necessary, and MJF being persona non grata on Wednesday's Dynamite.

This week's WrestleRant Radio gives you Graham "GSM" Matthews and an on-vacation RJ Marceau reviewing last Saturday's WWE Crown Jewel pay-per-view event! Starting at the top and working their way down, hear their thoughts on Logan Paul's valiant effort against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and who would be a good opponent for him upon his return from injury, if Bray Wyatt's storyline is beginning to stall, what the future holds for Damage CTRL following Bayley's following loss to Bianca Belair, who else will join the women's WarGames match, why The Usos should beat The New Day on Friday's SmackDown, The Judgment Day being in a much better place than where they were a few months ago, Mia Yim returning to WWE to aid The O.C., who will win the World Cup and earn an Intercontinental Championship opportunity, and when the Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley feud should culminate. Plus, the duo discuss Austin Theory's failed Money in the Bank cash-in from Monday's Raw, Seth Rollins turning babyface and Wednesday's edition of Dynamite featuring Saraya officially announcing she's cleared to compete and will face Britt Baker at Full Gear, Samoa Joe randomly turning heel on Wardlow, the kickoff of the AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament, and more.

Dakota Kai, Malcolm Bivens, Dexter Lumis, Persia Pirotta and others are the latest to be released from WWE NXT, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are breaking down each departure to open WrestleRant Radio. They also do a complete analysis of NXT 2.0 and the issues with the transition from the old guard to the new, why 90 days isn't enough to determine a newcomer's development, how the show could have benefited from a name change upon its relaunch, the one benefit of the brand's new management, Roderick Strong reportedly requesting his release, and much more. The duo then discuss Gunther's ceiling on SmackDown, what would need to happen in order for Madcap Moss to become a star, quick thoughts on Monday's Raw, who should win the men's and women's Owen Hart Cup in AEW, and full predictions for Sunday's WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view event!

Fresh off his appearance on the "David Shultz and the Slap Heard Round the World" episode of Dark Side of the Ring, former pro wrestler and current CEO of Mansfield Entertainment Eddy Mansfield joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio to talk everything you may and may not have heard on the show! He has a lot to say about how he was portrayed on the episode, his controversial line about Abraham Lincoln and what he actually meant by it, why wrestlers need SAG, when his wrestling career came to an end, how the business has and hasn't changed since ABC's 20/20 special aired, if he's talked to John Stossel since, if he believes WWE purposefully tried to get David Shultz fired, his thoughts on Jim Cornette, what he's up to today and where his love for production came from, and much more! In the second half of the show, RJ Marceau returns to give his preview and predictions for Sunday's WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view with GSM! Hear their thoughts on what other matches could be added to the card, the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way, Tamina's chances against SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley, Bray Wyatt challenging Braun Strowman for the Universal Championship, Drew McIntyre defending the WWE Championship against Seth Rollins, and who will win the men's and women's Money in the Bank Ladder matches. Plus, they spend some time talking the best movies to watch on Disney+, including Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker!

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 cashing in during the World Heavyweight Championship match was a waste, Seth Rollins' role at SummerSlam, and why the finish to the six-man tag team main event was logical. Plus, the duo discuss NXT Heatwave and how the event exceeded expectations, the NXT-TNA partnership so far, Rhea Ripley's return on Raw being perfectly executed, WWE hiring Stephanie Vaquer to the women's division and Joe Tessitore to the commentary team, Bryan Danielson and Mariah May winning the Owen Hart Cups on AEW Dynamite and what their wins set up for All In, and more!

It's Seth Rollins birthday! What are some of Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau's favorite matches and moments featuring The Monday Night Messiah? Also on this week's WrestleRant Radio,​ they're reviewing AEW Double or Nothing from Saturday night! Where does it rank among other pay-per-view events AEW has done to date? Hear their thoughts on AEW's burgeoning tag team division (and the current issues it faces), if the Casino Ladder match should become an annual occurrence at Double or Nothing, Brian Cage's debut, if a title shot is in MJF's future, why Cody winning the AEW TNT Championship may have been the right move, Hikaru Shida becoming the new AEW Women's Champion, Jon Moxley retaining his AEW World Championship over Brodie Lee, and why the Stadium Stampede worked so well. For the rest of the show, GSM and RJ shoot the breeze about the pros and cons of Chris Jericho potentially facing Mike Tyson, FTR's AEW arrival, Apollo Crews capturing the United States Championship, Angel Garza beating Kevin Owens, who else Seth Rollins could recruit into his group, Drake Maverick advancing in the Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship Tournament, why it's now or never for Io Shirai at NXT TakeOver: In Your House, rave reviews for the first-ever Fight Pit between Matt Riddle and Timothy Thatcher, Riddle reportedly being SmackDown bound sooner rather than later, WWE adding a crowd of wrestlers to their shows, The IIconics teasing a split as well as MJF and Wardlow, Deonna Purrazzo joining IMPACT, Chelsea Green firing Robert Stone as her agent, Cody starting an open challenge gimmick, Adam Cole defending his NXT Championship against Velveteen Dream at TakeOver (again), and much more!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau ring in the holiday season on WrestleRant Radio with a complete on-site report from WWE Survivor Series last Saturday! Hear their thoughts on the WarGames matches and if the match should be brought back to Survivor Series ever year, which WarGames bout was better, if Damage CTRL is officially damaged goods coming off their latest loss, mapping out the women's matches for WrestleMania 39, AJ Styles beating Finn Balor, Ronda Rousey's weak SmackDown Women's Championship match against Shotzi, Austin Theory regaining the United States Championship, and the strong storytelling in the main event. What's next for The Bloodline following their victory? The duo also discuss the endgame for Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens and if it involves a Royal Rumble win for Zayn, Owens vs. Roman Reigns reportedly happening at the Royal Rumble, where Cody Rhodes fits into all of this, if they truly believe The Rock will return in time for 'Mania, and William Regal apparently exiting AEW for WWE!

Ahead of her WWE Women's Championship match this Saturday at WWE Backlash, Tiffany Stratton makes her WrestleRant Radio debut to chat with Graham "GSM" Matthews about the opportunity, her main roster run so far, getting over with the audience and trying not to endear to them too much, being drafted to SmackDown this week, being best friends with Nia Jax, how she met her real-life boyfriend Ludwig Kaiser, who she's excited to mix it up with, thoughts on her new entrance music, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then share quick thoughts on the NFL Draft, including Tony Khan appearing in a neck brace following The Elite's attack on him on last week's Dynamite. They discuss Khan comparing WWE to Harvey Weinstein, Kenny Omega's Dynamite return and Swerve Strickland vs. Christian Cage for the AEW World Championship being announced for Double or Nothing before getting into a round-by-round breakdown of the 2024 WWE Draft. Did Raw or SmackDown emerge as the superior show in the battle of the brands? Plus, GSM and RJ give their complete preview and predictions for Backlash, featuring Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles for the Undisputed WWE Championship and Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship!

Raw Women's Champion Nikki A.S.H. joins Graham "GSM" Matthews at the start of this week's WrestleRant Radio to talk about her upcoming title defense at SummerSlam against Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley, why she's almost a superhero, inspirations for the character, connecting with the crowd, her wild last month in WWE, her stint in NXT, opponents she wants to face, and more! In the second half of the show, Jonn Ritland returns to help GSM break down the latest round of releases from NXT! Who was the most shocking of the bunch, and where could we see each of them next? They discuss Ari Sterling's departure and the fact he was only just recently signed, when WWE put the final nail in the coffin of 205 Live, why letting go of Bronson Reed was so baffling and what he could contribute elsewhere, where Leon Ruff would be best suited, Tyler Rust, Jake Atlas, and the bigger issue with WWE firing Mercedes Martinez. Plus, hear their thoughts on the current state of the NWA among other topics!

Graham "GSM" Matthews is back from a wrestling-filled weekend in Las Vegas, and one of the interviews he was able to conduct with Drew McIntyre while there kicks off this week's WrestleRant Radio! The two-time WWE champion talks facing Jinder Mahal at SummerSlam, representing the company, the Special Olympics, his favorite SummerSlam matches, comparing where he was five years ago to where he is now, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM to discuss the wild weekend's festivities including CM Punk's return to wrestling on AEW Rampage and where he goes from here, other thoughts on Wednesday's Dynamite, a newsworthy SummerSlam pay-per-view, Becky Lynch's polarizing return to WWE and if Bianca Belair can rebound from the loss, Edge and Seth Rollins stealing the show, the atrocity that was Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg, John Cena chasing his 17th world title against Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar resurfacing and whose side Paul Heyman should be on, if NXT TakeOver 36 marked the end of an era for the black-and-gold brand and overall thoughts on the event.

Ahead of AEW's All Out weekend, Graham "GSM" Matthews shares his much-talked-about interview with one-half of WWE's Raw Tag Team Champions, Riddle! They chat about the success of SummerSlam 2021, why he enjoys the WWE grind, thoughts on Roman Reigns' rise, Brock Lesnar's return, RK-Bro, the best advice he's received since coming to the main roster, legitimately forgetting his lines during a promo on Raw earlier this year, and more! From there, RJ Marceau and GSM give their quick thoughts on Monday's Raw (featuring a hell of a United States Championship Triple Threat match, build for Extreme Rules, and a bunch of filler) before getting into their picks and predictions for the All Out pay-per-view! They talk who's winning the Casino Battle Royale and if there will be any surprise entrants, Jon Moxley's random match against Satoshi Kojima, Paul Wight making his in-ring debut for AEW against QT Marshall, Pac vs. Andrade El Idolo, and Eddie Kingston challenging Miro for the AEW TNT Championship. And that's not all! The duo discuss Britt Baker defending the AEW Women's World Championship against Kris Statlander, if Chris Jericho's match against MJF will be his last (and why it should be), if The Lucha Brothers will become the AEW World Tag Team Champions, CM Punk returning to the ring for the first time in seven years against Darby Allin, and the likely main event between Kenny Omega and Christian Cage for the AEW World Championship.

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 reviewing Raw from Monday night! He talks why WWE should be careful to not overexpose The Judgment Day, Becky Lynch beating Zoey Stark, the two SummerSlam matches that need stipulations, Dominik Mysterio defending the NXT North American Championship against Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and Liv Morgan both reportedly suffering from legitimate injuries, if Morgan could or should be the one to ultimately dethrone Rhea Ripley as Women's World Champion, Damian Priest squashing Apollo Crews, more SummerSlam matches made official, and the World Heavyweight Championship contract signing. He also has thoughts on Wednesday's AEW Dynamite including the progression of several storylines, AR Fox's heel turn, Jack Perry going face-to-face with Jerry Lynn, a three-way tag team main event, and a lack of build for All In. Plus, FULL PREDICTIONS for Sunday's NXT The Great American Bash, featuring an NXT Championship main event between Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov!

You know it's Royal Rumble season when Kofi Kingston returns to WrestleRant Radio! The NXT Tag Team Champion talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews about everything he's going going on, his current run on NXT and where the idea originated from, a special project he's working on and how people can contribute, his history at the Rumble and some of his greatest saves, if he practiced any of them beforehand, who helped him come up with a few of the ideas, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss Cody Rhodes officially declaring himself for the men's Royal Rumble match, what other surprises we may see instead, if the hype for Raw's upcoming 30th anniversary episode has been disappointing, if The Rock will make his presence felt during The Bloodline's acknowledgement ceremony, the shocking passing of ROH World Tag Team Champion Jay Briscoe, WarnerMedia reportedly not wanting Wednesday's Dynamite to be a tribute show for him, and other thoughts from the episode including Toni Storm and Saraya seeming turning heel.

Ahead of her return to the ring at WrestleMania 39, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus chats with Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio about the new A&E doc focusing on her feud with Lita, when she realized they forever changed women's wrestling, how Becky Lynch reminds her of Lita, coming out of retirement once more and what factors went into making that decision, competing at WrestleMania, and more! The back half of the show features GSM and RJ Marceau discussing Randy Orton reportedly returning soon from injury and how it could happen, Andy Kaufman being announced as the newest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame, The Usos vs. Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn being made official for 'Mania and why it should headline Night 1 over Charlotte Flair vs. Rhea Ripley, the issue with the WrestleMania Showcase matches, the outstanding exchange between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes that closed Monday's Raw, why Rhodes beating Reigns is a must, and what The Bloodline will look like once Reigns loses the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

It's the annual WrestleMania roundtable on WrestleRant Radio, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are bringing in the big guns! Joining them for their complete preview of WrestleMania 38 this weekend is New Rockstars' own Tommy Bechtold, and they waste no time in talking NXT Stand & Deliver on Saturday afternoon and other thoughts on the current WWE product. Nothing is off limits in their analysis of WrestleMania 38 Night 1 as the trio delve into Seth Rollins' mystery opponent and why it needs to be Cody Rhodes, Rhodes' ceiling for success in WWE and how his return should be presented, an uninspiring undercard featuring three matches that should be on SmackDown, Logan Paul's grand in-ring debut and how he could exceed expectations, if there's a chance Becky Lynch will retain the Raw Women's Championship against Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey for the SmackDown Women's Championship, and why "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's appearance on The KO Show should headline the event. GSM, RJ and Tommy then look at Night 2's card and share their two cents on who has the best chance of leaving with the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship, Bobby Lashley returning to face Omos and making a case for either outcome, how Sami Zayn vs. Johnny Knoxville and Austin Theory vs. Pat McAfee can both be attraction matches, if RK-Bro is on the verge of splitting up, AJ Styles vs. Edge, and who will reign supreme in the Championship Unification main event between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns!

The annual Thanksgiving edition of WrestleRant Radio features Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau reviewing AEW Full Gear and talking the top takeaways! Hear their thoughts on MJF successfully defending his AEW World Championship against Jay White, Swerve Strickland beating Adam Page in a gruesome Texas Death match and where Swerve goes from here, The Golden Jets earning an AEW World Tag Team Championship opportunity with a win over The Young Bucks and how there's nothing left for The Elite to do collectively, Toni Storm and Julia Hart capturing gold, Will Ospreay signing with AEW and if he made the right call, wanting to see more wrestlers take risks in 2024, MJF potentially "secretly re-signing" with AEW and what the better career choice for him would be, and WWE reportedly having interest in Kazuchika Okada. Plus, FULL PREDICTIONS for Saturday's WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view including Carlito vs. Santos Escobar, Gunther vs. The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship, Rhea Ripley vs. Zoey Stark for the Women's World Championship, who will win women's WarGames, Randy Orton joining field for men's WarGames, if CM Punk will pop up in Chicago, and more!

Coming off one of the most newsworthy editions of AEW Dynamite to date, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have a ton to talk about on the latest WrestleRant Radio, but not before paying tribute to the late, great Pat Patterson, who passed away this past week. They discuss his impact on the wrestling business and why he'll be dearly missed. After that, they get into their review of the aforementioned "Winter is Coming" episode of Dynamite from Wednesday night featuring the Dynamite Diamond Battle Royal, Chris Jericho battling Frankie Kazarian and where the tension teased within Inner Circle might be going, The Young Bucks feuding with The Hybrid2 and why TH2 haven't panned out in AEW, Hikaru Shida's acting, Britt Baker battling Leyla Hirsch, Darby Allin and Cody Rhodes teaming up against Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs, Sting's electric debut, what the future holds for him and if another match is in his future, Kenny Omega screwing Jon Moxley out of the AEW World Championship and how it happened, Don Callis teasing an IMPACT and AEW crossover, and more! GSM and RJ also share their thoughts on another mixed bag episode of Raw, AJ Styles becoming the number one contender to the WWE Championship, some questionable booking decisions, Ricochet's loss to Slapjack, and a full preview and predictions for Sunday's NXT TakeOver: WarGames IV event!

Graham "GSM" Matthews spoke to WWE Superstar Jeff Hardy ahead of Hell in a Cell last week and that exclusive interview is available to listen to on this week's WrestleRant Radio! They talk Hardy's move to Monday Night Raw, his recent rivalries with Elias and Sheamus, overcoming addiction, his music, bringing back his old "No More Words" entrance theme, potentially turning heel again, his Willow persona, keeping up with his brother Matt Hardy, leaving and returning to WWE, his favorite match, and more. RJ Marceau then joins GSM in discussing Thunder Rosa's future and if she's headed for WWE, the latest WWE Untold episode on The Undertaker vs. Randy Orton rivalry, the storytelling masterpiece that was Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso at Hell in a Cell, The Usos aligning with Reigns going forward, The Miz winning the Money in the Bank briefcase from Otis and why breaking up Heavy Machinery was a dumb idea, Raw and SmackDown fighting for brand supremacy at Survivor Series meaning nothing, Sasha Banks beating Bayley for the SmackDown Women's Championship, Randy Orton becoming the new WWE Champion and who can take the title from him, if RETRIBUTION is dead in the water, and their Halloween plans for this weekend!