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WrestleRant Radio - October 31, 2024: WWE ID Breakdown, Bobby Lashley Arrives in AEW, Crown Jewel Predictions, & More!

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!

WrestleRant Radio - October 24, 2024: Michael Waldron Interview, Samantha Irvin Leaves WWE, Carlito Controversy, & More!

Michael Waldron, the mastermind behind Heels, Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on this week's WrestleRant Radio for an exclusive chat! They're talking Heels arriving on Netflix, wanting a third season, working with CM Punk on the show, being a wrestling fan, similarities between his Marvel projects and the wrestling world, and more!

GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss Samantha Irvin's shockingly abrupt departure from WWE including why she likely isn't AEW bound and Lilian Garcia serving as her interim replacement as Raw's ring announcer. Plus, they have plenty of thoughts on Carlito's controversial line toward Damage CTRL and why there doesn't need to be massive repercussions, who will become the next number one contenders to the World Tag Team Championship, The Wyatt Sicks targeting The Final Testament, Bron Breakker regaining the Intercontinental Championship from Jey Uso and what it means for both men going forward.

WrestleRant Radio - October 17, 2024: Caleb Konley Interview, Brock Lesnar Return Rumors, O.G. Bloodline Reunion, & More!

​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.

WrestleRant Radio - October 10, 2024: Reviewing Bad Blood, WrestleDream Predictions, Gunther vs. Goldberg?, & More!

After giving his quick predictions for AEW WrestleDream this Saturday featuring Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with RJ Marceau about WWE Bad Blood! In their full review of the pay-per-view, they're talking CM Punk and Drew McIntyre's excellent Hell in a Cell clash and what's next for both men, Nia Jax retaining the WWE Women's Championship against Bayley and when Tiffany Stratton might cash in her Money in the Bank briefcase, if the Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor feud is officially over, Raquel Rodriguez aligning with Liv Morgan and the unfortunately botched finish to the Women's World Championship match, the announcement of a Crown Jewel Championship, making cases for and against Gunther vs. Goldberg actually happening (and a better final opponent for Goldberg instead), Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns reigning supreme over The Bloodline, the returns of The Rock and Jimmy Uso, and the rumored Undisputed WWE Championship match for WrestleMania 41.

Plus, GSM and RJ discuss the depleted women's division on Raw right now and why it's a problem WWE must address, reactions to the first two-hour Raw in over a dozen years, highlights from NXT's second episode on The CW including Tony D'Angelo becoming the new NXT North American Champion, why the brand should continue to run smaller venues, and more!

WrestleRant Radio - October 3, 2024: Assessing AEW Renewing with WBD & the Future of Wrestling PPVs & Streaming

AEW has officially renewed its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are getting into everything it means on WrestleRant Radio! They discuss Dynamite and Collision also airing on Max along with the entire AEW library, if the company is finally profitable, pay-per-views airing on Max "at a discounted rate" in 2025 and the future of wrestling pay-per-views and streaming, insane ticket prices for upcoming WWE events, and more.

GSM and RJ then share their thoughts on Bron Breakker potentially turning babyface and if it's too soon for him to be thrusted into the main event scene, Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the World Heavyweight Championship happening on next week's Raw, Ilja Dragunov out injured for six to nine months, why Bronson Reed must beat Seth Rollins after losing to Braun Strowman on Monday's Raw, Trick Williams regaining the NXT Championship on NXT's CW premiere show, and predictions for Saturday's WWE Bad Blood premium live event including which match will end up headlining!

WrestleRant Radio - September 26, 2024: 'Mr. McMahon' First Impressions, Miro & AJ Styles Updates, Jey Uso Wins IC Title, & More!

After Graham "GSM" Matthews shares his quick thoughts on the Grand Slam edition of AEW Dynamite to start off WrestleRant Radio, he and RJ Marceau break down the announcement that SummerSlam is headed to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026! They're also sharing their first impressions on the Mr. McMahon Netflix documentary and if it's worth watching, thoughts on WWE reportedly signing The Lucha Brothers and why it isn't true just yet, SmackDown possibly expanding to three hours in January, Miro requesting his release from AEW and why the company should let go of talent they aren't using or don't have plans for, and why it feels AJ Styles is being wasted in the final months of his current contract with WWE.

The duo then discuss Jey Uso becoming the new Intercontinental Champion on Monday's Raw and why it was the right call even if it ends up being short-lived, the rumored main event for Bad Blood, Dominik Mysterio to hang in a shark cage for the Women's World Championship match at the event, The New Day and the rivalry between Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed continuing to be among the bright spots of the show, and predictions for the biggest matches on NXT's CW premiere episode next Tuesday!

WrestleRant Radio - September 19, 2024: Donovan Dijak Interview, WWE Signs MCMG, SMNE Returning, New Day Split?, & More!

On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with Donovan Dijak about debuting in MLW, why it's the right fit for him right now, the procs and cons of his time in WWE/NXT and why he's grateful for the experience, his hectic travel schedule, being back on the independent scene, and more!

GSM and RJ Marceau then share their thoughts on SmackDown's new theme song and WWE reportedly ending their relationship with def Rebel later this year, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu being added to Bad Blood and what it means for the Bloodline saga heading into WarGames at Survivor Series, Motor City Machine Guns signing with WWE and reporting to NXT first, and the return of Saturday Night's Main Event.

Plus, in their review of Raw from Monday night, the duo discuss CM Punk cutting one of his best promos since being back in WWE, the latest on a New Day split and how it can be handled, the hot brawl between Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed, if Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the World Heavyweight Championship could happen on Raw instead of at Bad Blood, and how the IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair barn burner was an example of what Raw should feature more of when it returns to two hours next month.