Join Graham ”GSM” Matthews and RJ Marceau live every Thursday as they run down their weekly wrestling rants, welcome guests, host exclusive interviews and more!
Episodes
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
Thursday Dec 26, 2019
It's the final episode of WrestleRant Radio not only of 2019 but also of the decade, and what better way to close it out than with Graham "GSM" Matthews and the returning RJ Marceau breaking down the results of the 2019 WWE/NXT Year in Review Awards? They discuss what won in every category including the best of the WWE Network in 2019, the most memorable shows, some of the year's most intense feuds, shocking moments, most disappointing wrestlers (and why Braun Strowman should have won), the hottest fresh face to arrive on the main roster in 2019, the best returns, the highlights and low points of tag team wrestling, who won Female Wrestler of the Year by a landslide, and how the voters got it right with the Male Wrestler of the Year.
Plus, GSM and RJ have a ton to say about 2019 and how it compares to other recent years in WWE and NXT, how the past decade differs from the previous decade of their wrestling fandom, most disappointing moments, who the Wrestler of the Decade was, the best shows they've attended, their fondest and favorite memories of trips they've taken over the years, and much more!
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
It's a super special Star Wars themed episode of WrestleRant Radio! Graham "GSM" Matthews is joined by John Dimiceli and David Wilson to talk all things Star Wars and preview The Rise of Skywalker coming out this weekend! They're discussing upcoming movies in 2020, why Solo wasn't as bad as the masses made it out to be and what could have contributed to the negative reaction to it, if we'll see Darth Maul appear in a potential sequel to Solo, why Mandalorian is a must-see series, who has stood out so far, when we can expect Baby Yoda dolls in stores and what the holdup has been, if the Star Wars franchise has reached a point it can't come back from, the biggest issues with The Last Jedi, what they need to get right with The Rise of Skywalker, John's history with Star Wars video games and why he hasn't bought one in over a decade, and expectations for Friday's film.
GSM and David get their rasslin' talk in, too! Hear their thought on Sunday's TLC pay-per-view, why 2020 will be the year of breakout stars, Roman Reigns' booking in 2019, where Luke Harper might end up once his 90-day non-compete clause expires, where WWE went wrong with him, what the WWE Championship match should have been at WrestleMania 33, potential winners of the 2020 men's and women's Royal Rumble matches, whether we'll see Matt Riddle vs. either Goldberg or Brock Lesnar next year, thoughts on the Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez feud and if a rematch is inevitable, and much more!
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
For the first time in many months, Jonn Ritland is back on WrestleRant Radio with Graham "GSM" Matthews to discuss all the latest happenings in the world of wrestling and nothing is off limits! They're talking WWE TLC this Sunday, the current whereabouts of The Usos and Naomi, shows Jonn has been to this year and wrestlers he's met, if Die Hard is a Christmas movie or not, thoughts on AEW's Marko Stunt, the recent releases of Luke Harper, Sin Cara and The Ascension from WWE and where they might end up, wrestlers to be on the lookout for, the Jim Cornette, and the addition of Stu Bennett to the NWA announce team.
Plus, they have a FULL PREVIEW of NWA's upcoming Into the Fire pay-per-view complete with predictions for every match on the card! Listen as they break down The Question Mark vs. Trevor Murdoch, the women's tag team match, Eli Drake vs. Ken Anderson and who the better performer is of the two, Colt Cabana's defense of the NWA National Heavyweight Championship against Aron Stevens and Ricky Starks, if The Rock 'N' Roll Express will walk out still the NWA World Team Champions, Nick Aldis vs. James Storm in a 2-out-of-3 Falls match for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship, and much more!
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
For the first time since January, David Joseph is back on WrestleRant Radio to help Graham "GSM" Matthews break down all the latest happenings in the world of wrestling! After briefly discussing the Christmas season, the two get into John Cena's infrequent appearances this year in WWE, if his absence has been felt and who an ideal opponent would be for him at WrestleMania 36. They also analyze how WWE has given more chances to black wrestlers on their roster in 2019, why a Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar match hasn't happened yet, and if Keith Lee could be line for a run with the NXT Championship before long.
In the second half of the show, GSM and David discuss Kushida returning to NXT on Wednesday night and what his ceiling is in WWE, NXT's weak tag team division, if Rhea Ripley will win the NXT Women's Championship from Shayna Baszler in two weeks, Jurassic Express stepping up to AEW World Champion Chris Jericho, if Cody is AEW's biggest babyface right now, The Nightmare Collective, similarities and differences between Dean Ambrose and Jon Moxley, if AEW's "honeymoon phase" is coming to an end, John Morrison officially returning to WWE and possible plans for him, CM Punk joining WWE Backstage and fantasy booking his return to the ring, and much more!
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
It's the Thanksgiving edition of WrestleRant Radio, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and Alexis DiGiacomo are giving thanks to WWE for an amazing wrestling-filled weekend in Chicago! They kick things off with a full review of NXT TakeOver: WarGames III and discuss Angel Garza's potential, the women's WarGames match with Rhea Ripley's squad emerging victorious and Dakota Kai's heartbreaking betrayal of Tegan Nox, Pete Dunne becoming the number one contender to the NXT Championship, Finn Balor and Matt Riddle facing off for the first time ever, the second WarGames matchup of the night and Kevin Owens joining Team Ciampa as the mystery fourth partner.
GSM and Alexis also analyze Survivor Series from Sunday and give their thoughts on the Kickoff show matches, why the women's tag team elimination probably should have headlined, Ripley's huge weekend and why she may be called up to the main roster sooner rather than later, Roderick Strong besting Shinsuke Nakamura and AJ Styles in a Triple Threat, Adam Cole and Pete Dunne stealing the show, Daniel Bryan giving "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt his best bout yet, the strange booking in the men's tag team elimination match and WALTER's disappointing elimination, Keith Lee and Roman Reigns going head-to-head, why Brock Lesnar vs. Rey Mysterio was exactly what it needed to be, why the main event was underwhelming, fallout from Raw including Mysterio becoming United States Champion and Seth Rollins turning heel, and much more!
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
It's that time of the year again! RJ Marceau returns to WrestleRant Radio once more to help Graham "GSM" Matthews break down the cards for the jam-packed weekend coming up including NXT TakeOver: WarGames III and Survivor Series! They break down the recent Twitter exchange between WWE and AEW stars, Matt Riddle replacing Johnny Gargano against Finn Balor, a new number one contender's match added to TakeOver and who will win, the two WarGames matches and which one should main event, and where Dakota Kai might factor in.
GSM and RJ also get into their Survivor Series predictions and who they think will reign supreme when Daniel Bryan challenges "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt for the Universal Championship, how mind boggling it is that Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville were left off Team SmackDown for the women, who Team NXT will consist of, Lana's terrible promo from Raw, why AJ Styles defeating Roderick Strong and Shinsuke Nakakmura should be a given, Erick Rowan's new gimmick, Team Austin vs. Team Bischoff from Survivor Series 2003, how Randy Orton is a Survivor Series expert, the magic of Survivor Series 2002, how Becky Lynch vs. Bayley vs. Shayna Baszler has been the best built match going into the show, why Rey Mysterio should beat Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship, chances of CM Punk showing up, and much more.
Between all that and some football talk toward the end, it's a can't-miss episode!
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
With CM Punk's shocking appearance on WWE Backstage this past week breaking the internet, Graham "GSM" Matthews opens WrestleRant Radio with a whole heap of thoughts on his deal being with FOX and not WWE, how it could possibly lead to him getting back in the ring eventually (and whether that's even necessary), why it wouldn't be any time soon (including Survivor Series in Chicago), potential opponents for him, what he brings to Backstage as an analyst, the show's terrible rating last week and how that might change with Punk joining the crew, why he was wise to choose Backstage over AEW, and much more.
In the remainder of the show, GSM breaks down Sin Cara requesting his release from WWE and why it won't likely be granted, an update on the Jordan Myles situation, a full review of AEW Full Gear from Saturday night with thoughts on the polarizing main event, MJF's brilliant betrayal of Cody and his newfound alliance with Wardlow, Christopher Daniels and Luchasaurus returning from injuries, the issue with the finish to the main event on Dynamite, matches lined up for next week, Lio Rush defending his NXT Cruiserweight Championship against Angel Garza, changes made to the NXT TakeOver: WarGames III card, the fantastic Ladder match main event, the unexpected ending, and quick thoughts from Monday's Raw!