WrestleRant Radio

Before getting into the latest updates concerning the coronavirus and how it's affecting the wrestling world, Graham "GSM" Matthews opens WrestleRant Radio with his thoughts on Alberto Del Rio claiming he's close to returning to WWE... and why that would be a terrible idea. He then gets into COVID-19 forcing WWE to change plans for WrestleMania 36 and the decision to hold the event at the Performance Center over the span of two days, why it's a smart move, filming it from multiple locations, what matches will air when, why Rob Gronkowski is the perfect host for the pay-per-view, and more wrestling shows and events being postponed/canceled.

GSM also has plenty to say about what might happen with what was supposed to be NXT TakeOver: Tampa, Jushin "Thunder" Liger entering the WWE Hall of Fame (whenever that may be), the unique approach NXT took to Wednesday's episode, quick thoughts on Monday's Raw, Edge challenging Randy Orton to a Last Man Standing match at WrestleMania, the entire men's Royal Rumble being replayed and what could air instead, why Stone Cold Steve Austin's return fell flat, AEW delivering a delightful episode of Dynamite despite no fans being in the building, the hype for Blood and Guts, Brodie Lee being revealed as The Exalted One, "Broken" Matt Hardy's highly anticipated debut at the end, and more!

As the world prepares for the coronavirus outbreak to get worse and more major events get cancelled, what fate awaits WrestleMania weekend in Tampa Bay? Graham "GSM" Matthews opens WrestleRant Radio with all the latest on the pandemic and how it's affecting WWE, AEW and more promotions...as well as his own planned trip to Disneyland! He has a ton to say about the breaking news and why it may be inevitable before WWE cancels WrestleMania 36 (and why it's probably for the best). Will WWE continue to hold events at the Performance Center for the foreseeable future? Where will AEW be holding their upcoming shows? What about the XFL and other sports organizations?

The rest of this abridged episode features GSM reviewing Elimination Chamber from Sunday night, how it exceeded expectations yet was entirely skippable, Daniel Bryan and Drew Gulak stealing the show, AJ Styles vs. The Undertaker confirmed for WrestleMania 36, Sami Zayn winning the Intercontinental Championship, Shayna Baszler winning in the Elimination Chamber main event, the return of Edge, two titles being defended on NXT, who else qualified for the NXT Women's Championship number one contender's Ladder match at TakeOver: Tampa, the chaotic brawl between Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, AEW Dynamite thoughts, and more!

As the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide, could it affect WrestleMania weekend in Tampa Bay? Graham "GSM" Matthews answers that question to kick off WrestleRant Radio before discussing his experience at EVOLVE 145 over the weekend and the news of Stone Cold Steve Austin appearing on the March 16th episode of Raw! He then gets into the latest on Matt Hardy leaving WWE, officially becoming a free agent, why he'll likely sign with AEW, and The Young Bucks popping up at the end of Wednesday's Free the Delete episode.

GSM also has a full review of AEW Revolution from Saturday night with thoughts on Jake Hager's underwhelming in-ring debut, Darby Allin getting over at a rapid rate, if the AEW World Tag Team Championship match was the greatest of all-time, the AEW Women's Championship match falling flat, MJF beating Cody, Orange Cassidy impressing against Pac, and Jon Moxley becoming the new AEW World Champion.

Finally, GSM breaks down this week's episodes of Raw, NXT and Dynamite and gives his two cents on Drew McIntyre laying out Brock Lesnar, The Street Profits winning the Raw Tag Team Championship, the burial of Ricochet, Aleister Black suffering his first singles defeat, Randy Orton's fantastic promo with Beth Phoenix, the two Steel Cage matches on NXT, if Adam Cole vs. Velveteen Dream will be the NXT Championship match at TakeOver: Tampa, Johnny Gargano's sit-down interview with Mauro Ranallo, Colt Cabana signing with AEW, who Jake "The Snake" Roberts' client could be, the debut of Death Triangle, the 2-on-1 Handicap main event on Dynamite, and Elimination Chamber predictions!

Graham "GSM" Matthews is all fired up coming off that atrocious ending to Super ShowDown earlier today that saw Goldberg beat The Fiend for the Universal Championship in a matter of minutes. What the hell was WWE thinking?! After getting his initial frustration out, he reviews the rest of the show and discusses The Undertaker's return and what his WrestleMania 36 match should be, The Miz and John Morrison becoming the new SmackDown Tag Team Champions, Angel Garza defeating Humberto Carrillo for the second time this week, if The Street Profits' chase for the Raw Tag Team Championship is over, why it's high time NXT started featuring Mansoor in a regular role, Brock Lesnar squashing Ricochet, Roman Reigns and King Corbin finally settling their score inside of a steel cage, Bayley vs. Naomi for the SmackDown Women's Championship, and more thoughts on that deplorable main event and what the future holds for Goldberg, Bray Wyatt and the rest of the blue brand heading into WrestleMania.

GSM then closes out the episode with reviews of NXT and AEW Dynamite! Hear his two cents on what's been lacking in NXT lately, Finn Balor potentially challenging WALTER for the NXT UK Championship soon, the announcement of two Steel Cage matches next week and why it's overkill, Charlotte Flair besting Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley looking like an idiot, how Dynamite has really hit its stride recently, the signing of Lance Archer to AEW, the outstanding opener between Kenny Omega and Pac, more matches added to Revolution, the excellent sit-down interview hosted by Jim Ross, and how the weigh-in delivered.

Finally, stick around for his AEW Revolution preview and predictions at the very end!

You know it's WrestleMania season when matches start to get officially announced and rumors run rampant regarding the Show of Shows! Graham "GSM" Matthews opens up this week's WrestleRant Radio with some unfortunate news having to do with an injured Samoa Joe before getting to what's reportedly being planned for WrestleMania 37, including The Undertaker vs. AJ Styles and John Cena vs. Elias. What are the pros and cons of each match and what are the odds they actually come to fruition? He also shares his thoughts on The British Bulldog, JBL, Jushin "Thunder" Liger and The Bella Twins likely entering the WWE Hall of Fame over WrestleMania weekend.

From there, GSM gives his full review of NXT TakeOver: Portland from Sunday night and talks Keith Lee and Dominik Dijakovic rekindling their rivalry, Raquel Gonzalez debuting as Dakota Kai's new heavy, Finn Balor killing it in his new heel role, Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair for the NXT Women's Championship being set in stone for 'Mania, The BroserWeights winning the NXT Tag Team Championship, and Johnny Gargano turning on Tommaso Ciampa. Plus, hear him discuss Randy Orton ambushing Matt Hardy (again) on Raw, another excellent episode of AEW Dynamite, matches that must happen at TakeOver: Portland, and much more.

Stick around for his complete preview and predictions for next week's Super ShowDown pay-per-view event!

For the fourth consecutive month, RJ Marceau is back on WrestleRant Radio alongside Graham "GSM" Matthews, this time to preview and predict NXT TakeOver: Portland this Sunday! But before then, GSM gives his thoughts on all of the wrestling shows coming to his neck of the woods in the next few months, John Cena returning to SmackDown in two weeks and who he should face at WrestleMania 36, Shayna Baszler biting Becky Lynch on Raw and initial thoughts on the angle, Matt Hardy seemingly being written off WWE TV and what the future holds for him, Wednesday's excellent episode of AEW Dynamite, Jeff Cobb's debut, and Nyla Rose becoming the new AEW Women's Champion.

Don't miss out on the candid conversation between GSM and RJ as they discuss the debut of the XFL and their first impressions of the league, TakeOvers moving from Saturdays to Sundays, how the Tegan Nox vs. Dakota Kai feud has been handled thus far, if Dominik Dijakovic will cut Keith Lee's reign as NXT North American Champion short, Johnny Gargano's chances of victory versus Johnny Gargano, if Bianca Belair will insert herself in the NXT Women's Championship match between Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania, the depleted tag team division and what will happen even if The BroserWeights win the NXT Tag Team Championship, Simone Johnson being signed to NXT, if we'll see Killer Kross make an appearance, if Adam Cole's days as NXT Champion are numbered, Daytona 500 predictions, and more!

The road to WrestleMania has given us plenty of exciting stuff so far (including the signing of Killer Kross and Timothy Thatcher to NXT!), but news coming out of today's WWE quarterly financial report conference call is that the WWE Network may be undergoing some serious changes soon and not for the better. With talk of live pay-per-views moving away from the streaming service entirely, would you stay subscribed? And is this something that may be going into effect sooner rather than later? Graham "GSM" Matthews opens this week's WrestleRant Radio with his full analysis of the statements made regarding the WWE Network's uncertain future.

In the second half of the show, GSM has plenty to say in his reviews of Raw and discusses Raw being better lately than it has in some time, Randy Orton garnering great heat for not saying a single word, Ruby Riott returning and targeting Liv Morgan, Drew McIntyre destroying Mojo Rawley, praise for the Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins rivalry and where it might be headed, a possible match for Aleister Black at WrestleMania 36, Angel Garza impressing in his Raw debut and what the United States Championship match should be for WrestleMania, Rhea Ripley confronting Charlotte Flair and if Bianca Belair will be added to the WrestleMania build, if Becky Lynch is in the process of turning heel, and Ricochet becoming the new number one contender to the WWE Championship at Super ShowDown.

Finally, GSM closes out the episode with NXT and AEW Dynamite thoughts and talks Dominik Dijakovic challenging Keith Lee for the NXT North American Championship, the great back-and-forth between Johnny Gargano and Finn Balor, Jordan Devlin's potential, the six-man tag team main event and Velveteen Dream returning afterward, matches on tap for upcoming episodes of Dynamite, Britt Baker continuing her heel turn, tension within The Elite, MJF giving Cody 10 lashes, and more!