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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!
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
The first WrestleRant Radio of 2025 is a historic one as the show streams LIVE for the first time in nearly a decade! After giving their two cents on Mufasa: The Lion King, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau review the last Raw of the USA Network era, Dakota Kai and Lyra Valkyria advancing to the finals of the Women's Intercontinental Championship Tournament, if American Made is headed to SmackDown following Chad Gable's win over Otis, what's next for the Intercontinental Championship scene and CM Punk and Seth Rollins' heated exchange.
Plus, hear their predictions for the first Raw on Netflix including what John Cena will be doing as he officially kicks off his retirement tour, Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso, Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley in a Last Woman Standing match for the Women's World Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat match, and Punk vs. Rollins. Will one of them soon set their sights on the World Heavyweight Championship?
GSM and RJ close out the show with quick picks for the double main event at NXT Year's Evil and what they expect to happen in WWE and AEW in 2025!
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
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!
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
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!
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
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!
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Is Pentagon Jr. WWE bound imminently? Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau discuss the free agent's next steps on WrestleRant Radio before getting into the Fightful report that The Rock is not currently factored into WrestleMania 41 plans. Should WWE continuing revolving everything around Rock? What will Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns do instead? What's the most realistic scenario for all involved come WrestleMania 41?
The duo then get into their full review of WWE Survivor Series from last Saturday including why the women's WarGames match was the weakest yet, the Liv Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley rivalry running its course, why Shinsuke Nakamura winning the United States Championship was the wrong call, the terrific Triple Threat for the Intercontinental Championship and if all hope is lost for Sheamus getting his WrestleMania moment, Finn Balor costing Damian Priest the World Heavyweight Championship and why the Balor vs. Priest program needs to end and why WarGames didn't end Reigns' issues with Solo Sikoa.
Plus, hear their thoughts on a chaotic opening segment on Raw, how we get to CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins at WrestleMania and Paul Heyman's "favor" to Punk, Drew McIntyre's return, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods shockingly turning their backs on Big E and why The New Day needs a massive makeover following their heel turn, and FULL PREDICTIONS for NXT Deadline this Saturday!
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
The annual Thanksgiving episode of WrestleRant Radio kicks off with Graham "GSM" Matthews chatting with WWE Raw Superstar Raquel Rodriguez about returning to WarGames, if it will be a full circle moment for her at Survivor Series, being back on WWE TV, her skin condition affecting her performance inside Elimination Chamber earlier this year, reuniting with Liv Morgan, turning heel, wanting to win the newly-announced Women's Intercontinental Championship, and more!
GSM then gives his full review of AEW's Full Gear pay-per-view event featuring an impressive outing from Big Boom! A.J., Mercedes Mone having her best match in months, Kyle Fletcher's shocking win over Will Ospreay, Daniel Garcia capturing the AEW TNT Championship, Jon Moxley vs. Orange Cassidy in the main event for the AEW World Championship and the show's chaotic ending. He also previews the 2024 Continental Classic before he and RJ Marceau discuss what's in store for The New Day's 10-year anniversary edition of Raw next week coming off their stellar segment this past Monday night, who will be the inaugural Women's Intercontinental Champion, WWE not prioritizing tag team wrestling, and Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens set for Saturday Night's Main Event.
Plus, hear their complete predictions for WWE Survivor Series this Saturday including two midcard title matches, Gunther vs. Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship, who attacked Jade Cargill, seeds being planted for a future feud between CM Punk and Roman Reigns, and which teams will reign supreme in WarGames.