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WrestleRant Radio - September 12, 2024: Drew McIntyre Interview, Raw Returning to Two Hours, AEW All Out Review, & More!

Ahead of The Killer's Game hitting theaters this weekend, Drew McIntyre is back on WrestleRant Radio to chat with Graham "GSM" Matthews about being in the film, working with Batista, making his acting debut and if it came easy to him, comparing his character in The Killer's Game to his on-screen persona in WWE, what went into his decision to re-sign with WWE, having more fun playing a heel, and more!

Plus, GSM shares his quick thoughts on AEW's All Out pay-per-view including Jon Moxley's heel turn and the Unsanctioned Lights Out Steel Cage match between Swerve Strickland and Adam Page, matches made official for the Grand Slam edition of Dynamite and the lack of logic behind two of them. GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss the top 10 from the latest PWI 500, Bret Hart's appearance on Raw, why Jey Uso should win the Intercontinental Championship (if only temporarily), Sami Zayn being Gunther's next World Heavyweight Championship challenger, three matches announced for Bad Blood, an assessment of SmackDown's stint on FOX and AEW potentially joining the network with a new show,  Raw returning to a two-hour format starting in October and why it would ultimately be the right move long-term.

WrestleRant Radio - September 5, 2024: Lyra Valkyria Interview, Bash in Berlin Review, All Out Predictions, & More!

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.

WrestleRant Radio - August 29, 2024: AEW All In Review, WWE Bash in Berlin + NXT No Mercy Predictions, & More!

fter opening this week's WrestleRant Radio with his quick thoughts on the unfortunate passing of Sid Eudy a.k.a. Sycho Sid and why he belongs in the WWE Hall of Fame, Graham "GSM" Matthews gives his complete review of AEW's All In pay-per-view! He has plenty to say about all of the great matches, surprises and the championships that changed hands as well as some of the aftermath from Wednesday's Dynamite.

Plus, RJ Marceau returns to discuss highlights from Monday's Raw including the kickoff to the Intercontinental Championship number one contender's tournament, Rikishi's latest comments about Jey Uso, Bronson Reed destroying Braun Strowman, and Uncle Howdy vs. Chad Gable in the main event. They then share their FULL PREDICTIONS for NXT No Mercy this Sunday and WWE Bash in Berlin this Saturday! Will Kevin Owens' contract coming due soon play in a role in his Undisputed WWE Championship clash with Cody Rhodes?

WrestleRant Radio - August 22, 2024: All In 2024 Predictions, Fanatics Fest Review, CM Punk's Polarizing Promo, & More!

Graham "GSM" Matthews flies solo this week on WrestleRant Radio to discuss all the latest happenings in the world of wrestling, but first, he recounts his experience at Fanatics Fest in New York City over the weekend! Was it worth it? Was it as much of a mess as some made it out to be? Should it become an annual event?

GSM then shares his thoughts on CM Punk's polarizing promo from Monday's Raw, Bronson Reed vs. Braun Strowman being set up for next week, Pat McAfee's last night for now and what the Raw commentary team might look like going forward, more underlying tension within The New Day, praise for Ludwig Kaiser in the main event, All In 2025 being announced for Global Life Field in Dallas, a possible update on Ricky Starks' status, Saraya's AEW contract coming due and if she should be re-signed, and FULL PREDICTIONS for Sunday's All In pay-per-view featuring Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson in a Title vs. Career match and MJF vs. Will Ospreay for the AEW American Championship!

WrestleRant Radio - August 15, 2024: Randy Orton & Daniel Garcia's WWE & AEW Futures, Reviewing Raw, & More!

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!

WrestleRant Radio - August 8, 2024: SummerSlam Review, MJF-Britt Baker Drama, Lucha Bros to WWE?, & More!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau waste no time getting into all of the news from another eventual week in the world of wrestling including Survivor Series being announced for Vancouver this November, NXT hitting the road for the brand's first two shows on The CW this fall, the latest drama in AEW this time between Britt Baker and MJF, and The Lucha Brothers reportedly headed for WWE.

They also have a FULL REVIEW of SummerSlam with thoughts on Dominik Mysterio betraying Rhea Ripley for Liv Morgan, Bron Breakker and LA Knight winning midcard gold, if WWE failed Bayley as WWE Women's Champion, if Drew McIntyre vs. CM Punk lived up to the hype, Finn Balor costing Damian Priest the World Heavyweight Championship against Gunther and Priest getting over as a babyface, Roman Reigns returning during Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa, Randy Orton being first in line for a shot at Gunther, The Wyatt Sicks' in-ring debut, Odyssey Jones and Bronson Reed both having a breakout night on Raw, and more!

WrestleRant Radio - August 1, 2024: WWE SummerSlam 2024 Predictions + Shane McMahon Meets with Tony Khan?!

It's a shortened show this week on WrestleRant Radio as Graham "GSM" Matthews is en route to Cleveland for WWE's SummerSlam weekend! But before then, he and RJ Marceau share their immediate reaction to Tony Khan meeting with Shane McMahon, what value Shane would have to AEW, his rocky last few years in WWE, and a possible role for him in AEW if he actually were to put pen to paper with the promotion.

Plus, they've got FULL PREDICTIONS for SummerSlam weekend event including if both sets of tag titles are changing hands on Friday's SmackDown, Bron Breakker becoming Intercontinental Champion, if LA Knight will actually beat Logan Paul for the United States Championship, Nia Jax's chances against Bayley, if Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan will officially join forces, Gunther vs. Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship, who needs to win more between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, if Roman Reigns will return following Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa, and more!