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WrestleRant Radio - July 23, 2020: James Storm Returns to Talk WWE NXT, Beer Money, His Future in Wrestling & More!

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.

WrestleRant Radio - July 16, 2020: James Storm Talks NWA, Contract Status, Nearly Joining WWE, Bobby Roode Feud, More!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are starting off WrestleRant Radio this week with their full preview and predictions for Sunday's Extreme Rules (a.k.a. ​​The Horror Show) pay-per-view as well as their thoughts on the new United States Championship belt, Bayley defending her SmackDown Women's Championship against Nikki Cross, if Asuka's Raw Women's Championship is in jeopardy and if a match with Kairi Sane is in her future, who will lose an eye between Seth Rollins and Rey Mysterio, Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt doing battle in a Swamp Fight, and what stipulation Dolph Ziggler could have in store for his WWE Championship clash with Drew McIntyre.

Then, GSM welcomes on NWA World Tag Team Champion James Storm to talk what he's been up to during the pandemic, missing wrestling in front of crowds, when NWA might start running shows again, working over in England, what led him to joining the NWA, the old-school appeal of the product, if who he is in the ring is who he is in real life, working with Billy Corgan, singles vs. tag team competition, teaming with Eli Drake, being a part of the Fortune faction in TNA, if he'll appear at Slammiversary this weekend, how Arn Anderson almost got him into WWE, his current contract status, using social media to his advantage, pitching a Beer Money reunion with Robert Roode in WWE, his awesome 2012 feud with Roode and stealing the show at Bound for Glory, his favorite matches and moments in his career, winning the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and if there was ever a plan in place to regain it, and much more!

Catch Part 2 of GSM's conversation with The Cowboy next week on the show!

WrestleRant Radio - July 9, 2020: Adam Cole Returns to Talk His Greatest Matches and Moments as WWE NXT Champion

In light of Adam Cole's historic reign as NXT Champion coming to an end on Night 2 of WWE NXT The Great American Bash this past week, Graham "GSM" Matthews is airing their exclusive interview from last month on WrestleRant Radio! Cole talks his favorite matches and moments over the last year, what made the run so remarkable, and why he just may be the greatest champ in the title's history. From there, RJ Marceau joins GSM in reviewing Night 2 of AEW Fyter Fest and WWE NXT The Great American Bash! Hear their thoughts on Kenny Omega and Adam Page hanging onto the AEW World Tag Team Championship, Taz bringing back the FTW Championship, who Nyla Rose's manager might be, Orange Cassidy taking Chris Jericho to the limit, Candice LeRae and Mia Yim battling in a brutal Street Fight, Legado del Fantasma continuing to impress, Mercedes Martinez's re-debut, Keith Lee and Adam Cole clashing in a title for title main event, and more!

WrestleRant Radio - July 2, 2020: NXT The Great American Bash vs. AEW Fyter Fest...Who Won Night 1? (ft. RJ Marceau)

Following her departure from IMPACT Wrestling, could former world champion Tessa Blanchard soon be WWE bound? Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are addressing the situation on WrestleRant Radio this week, along with who was at fault, IMPACT failing to maintain talent in recent years, and if WWE would be interested in signing her sooner rather than later. They're also talking about Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson reportedly being IMPACT bound as well as Monday's Raw with quick thoughts on Andrade and Angel Garza losing to Big Show, The Riott Squad potentially reuniting, the United States Championship picture, and the mixed tag team main event.

In their Night 1 reviews of WWE NXT The Great American Bash and AEW Fyter Fest, GSM and RJ discuss Tegan Nox becoming the new number one contender to the NXT Women's Championship, Timothy Thatcher battling Oney Lorcan, how Rhea Ripley has lost momentum from where she was earlier this year, Dexter Lumis and Roderick Strong clashing in NXT's first Strap match ever, Io Shirai vs. Sasha Banks living up to fans' expectations, if MJF and Wardlow are on the verge of splitting up, Penelope Ford's breakout performance against Hikaru Shida, how Cody vs. Jake Hager fell flat, why Santana and Ortiz don't feel as special as they should and the biggest problems with AEW's power ranking system, and Jon Moxley vs. Brian Cage being bumped to Fight for the Fallen in two weeks.

Stick around for their predictions for next week's Night 2 of Fyter Fest and Great American Bash!

WrestleRant Radio - June 25, 2020: Dissecting Latest "Positive" News From WWE That Isn't So Positive (ft. RJ Marceau)

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!

WrestleRant Radio - June 18, 2020: Raw Relapse Incoming with Bruce Prichard Replacing Paul Heyman as Head Writer?

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!

WrestleRant Radio - June 11, 2020: Tackling TakeOver: In Your House, Previewing Backlash 2020 & More with RJ Marceau

There's no shortage of topics to talk about on this week's WrestleRant Radio, and to open the episode, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau immediately delve into their thoughts on NXT TakeOver: In Your House! Did the bursts of nostalgia make up for the lack of live crowd? They discuss the six-woman tag team match, Finn Balor defeating Damian Priest in what may have been the best bout of the night, Keith Lee surprisingly retaining the NXT North American Championship against Johnny Gargano and if the NXT Championship is in his sights, the first-ever NXT Back Lot Brawl between Adam Cole and Velveteen Dream, Karrion Kross dominating Tommaso Ciampa in his TakeOver debut, and Io Shirai finally capturing the NXT Women's Championship in the main event.

From there, the duo give their two cents on the recent Ric Flair documentary on WWE Network, the continuation of the rivalry between The Street Profits and The Viking Raiders, Charlotte Flair beating Asuka in the main event of Raw, FTR and The Young Bucks planting the seeds for a future clash, the pros and cons of Penelope Ford pinning Hikaru Shida in tag team action on AEW Dynamite, Cody vs. Jake Hager for the AEW TNT Championship being announced for Fyter Fest, the grand reveal of Santos Escobar's new faction on NXT, Dream and Dexter Lumis potentially joining forces, if Karrion Kross is next in line to challenge for Cole's NXT Championship, Tegan Nox and Shotzi Blackheart vying for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship next week, Imperium defending the NXT Tag Team Championship against Breezango, and more!

Stay tuned until the end of the show for GSM and RJ's full preview and predictions for Sunday's Backlash pay-per-view!