Episodes
Thursday May 10, 2018
WrestleRant Radio - May 10, 2018: WWE Hits New Low with Brutal Backlash Event
Thursday May 10, 2018
Thursday May 10, 2018
Okay, so WWE Backlash 2018 wasn't the most stellar show, but Graham "GSM" Matthews has fun breaking down the brutal pay-per-view on WrestleRant Radio, nevertheless! He talks the amazing opener between Seth Rollins and The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship, Nia Jax's forced post-match promo, Carmella failing to deliver in her first SmackDown Women's Championship defense, the dumb finish to an otherwise excellent WWE Championship match, Raw's stunning shortage of heels and why that must be fixed immediately, and Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe ending the evening with a whimper.
Plus, GSM dishes out on this week's editions of Raw and SmackDown Live with thoughts on the Money in the Bank qualifiers and how each Ladder match is shaping up so far, Bobby Lashley's sit-down interview with Renee Young, Rollins' Intercontinental title open challenge, why a Roman Reigns vs. Jinder Mahal feud won't have the effect WWE thinks it will, Charlotte Flair potentially winning Money in the Bank, Daniel Bryan losing clean to Rusev, and much more!
Thursday May 03, 2018
Thursday May 03, 2018
Between Backlash coming up this Sunday, WWE Greatest Royal Rumble last Friday, and all the excitement surrounding Avengers: Infinity War right now, there isn't anyone better to help host this week's WrestleRant Radio than the man, the myth, the legend himself, Jamie Lee Mac! He and Graham "GSM" Matthews offer their thoughts on the live special emanating from Saudi Arabia and the best bouts of the night, biggest takeaways from the event, highlights of the 50-man Royal Rumble match, and if Greatest Royal Rumble will become an annual happening moving forward.
From there, the duo discuss what everyone's been talking about over the last week: Infinity War (and warning, spoilers are included)! Hear what they have to say about the epic ending and the massive cliffhanger for the next installment, the evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and whether this tops them all, Thanos being such a great villain, the most memorable scenes, what Marvel and NXT have in common, and much more!
Finally, GSM and Jamie break down the Backlash card and give their picks and predictions for each match! What are the chances Bobby Lashley turns on Braun Strowman? Can Carmella escape her first defense of the SmackDown Women's Championship against Charlotte Flair with her title intact? And will Shinsuke Nakamura finally become WWE Champion by beating AJ Styles?
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
With WWE Greatest Royal Rumble almost upon us, Clark Tolleson joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on the latest WrestleRant Radio to break down the loaded lineup! They're talking John Cena and Triple H facing off for the first time since 2010 and when Cena should next return to WWE TV, The Undertaker's Casket match with Rusev and if 'Taker will truly work more matches throughout the year as has been rumored, Cedric Alexander defending the Cruiserweight Championship against Kalisto, The Bludgeon Brothers and The Usos clashing for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship, and who the next Raw Tag Team Champions will be.
Plus, hear as GSM and Clark discuss the chances of Jinder Mahal regaining the United States Championship, the Fatal 4-Way Ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship, who will win the 50-man Royal Rumble match, how heel Shinsuke Nakamura has been killing it thus far and thoughts on his updated entrance theme, why Roman Reigns beating Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship should be considered a lock, women not competing on the card, when Ronda Rousey vs. Mickie James could take place, and much more!
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
Thursday Apr 19, 2018
The time to shake things up again in WWE has come and gone, but who got the better of the 2018 Superstar Shake-up? Graham "GSM" Matthews and guest analyst are analyzing the all-new Raw and SmackDown Live rosters on this special edition of WrestleRant Radio in addition to talking about their experience at Raw in Hartford on Monday night! Which Superstars received the loudest reactions, and how did Jason enjoy his first ever experience at a Raw taping?
Plus, the duo discuss Jinder Mahal's move to Monday nights and where he'll be slotted on the show compared to his stint on SmackDown, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn returning to Raw, how Breezango could be the next New Day on Team Red, how Drew McIntyre's alliance with Dolph Ziggler could actually elevate Ziggler, why Bobby Roode needs to turn heel, Jeff Hardy taking the United States Championship to Tuesday nights, if Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville have any potential as singles stars on SmackDown, Samoa Joe being a perfect fit for the blue brand, Big Cass' ceiling on SmackDown, the state of SmackDown's women's and tag team divisions, the call-ups of Andrade "Cien" Almas and SAnitY (why no Nikki Cross?!), and much more!
Thursday Apr 12, 2018
Thursday Apr 12, 2018
With WrestleMania 34 weekend leaving the entire wrestling world buzzing, an hour almost isn't enough to dissect everything that occurred! But Graham "GSM" Matthews attempts to condense his thoughts on the highly newsworthy week in New Orleans on WrestleRant Radio, starting with his quick two cents on the IMPACT vs. Lucha Underground event as well as Ring of Honor's Supercard of Honor show from Saturday night. From there, he discusses the Hall of Fame ceremony and why WWE needs to cut back on the number of inductees going forward, why NXT TakeOver: New Orleans was the greatest TakeOver to date, all the new champions crowned at WrestleMania 34, Charlotte Flair ending Asuka's undefeated streak and what that might mean for next year's main event, and how the mixed tag team match stole the show.
Plus, GSM is talking all about the return of The Undertaker and why a rematch with John Cena should NOT happen, Daniel Bryan returning to the ring, how AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura underwhelmed, Brock Lesnar retaining his title against Roman Reigns in what was one of the worst WrestleMania main events in recent memory, several stars from NXT being called up to the main roster, Bobby Lashley finally returning to WWE, Paige becoming the new SmackDown General Manager, Carmella cashing in Money in the Bank, initial thoughts on heel Nakamura, and his predictions for the upcoming Superstar Shake-up! Who's going where?!
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Reunited and it feels so good! Mere days ahead of one of the most exciting and anticipated wrestling weekends in recent memory, Graham "GSM" Matthews and Tommy Sharp reunite on Endicott College campus for WrestleRant Radio for the first time in nearly a year to preview WrestleMania 34! The dynamic duo are giving their full picks and predictions for every matchup on the card and breaking down the bouts including the rematch between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship, the AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura WWE Championship dream match, The Miz's odds of escaping the event with his Intercontinental Championship reign intact, WrestleMania falling on Rusev Day, Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax finally going one-on-one, and Asuka colliding with Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women's Championship.
And that's only the first half of the loaded card! GSM and Tommy are also talking who Braun Strowman's mystery partner might be against The Bar, The Usos' toughest challenge to date as SmackDown Tag Team Champions versus The Bludgeon Brothers and The New Day, Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali meeting in the finals of the WWE Cruiserweight Championship Tournament, whether or not John Cena vs. The Undertaker will come to fruition, Ronda Rousey's in-ring debut alongside Kurt Angle against Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, and Daniel Bryan returning to the ring after three years to team with Shane McMahon to take on Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn!
Thursday Mar 29, 2018
Thursday Mar 29, 2018
There is arguably no better way to get hyped for WrestleMania season than to jam out to old 'Mania theme songs, and everything from "My Way" by Limp Bizkit to "Celebrate" by Kid Rock is covered in this super special TWO HOUR episode of WrestleRant Radio with Graham "GSM" Matthews and Jamie Lee Mac! The die-hard wrestling and music aficionados are discussing what they believe to be the best WrestleMania theme song of all-time is and why they're so important to the success of a show, how WrestleMania 17 was the end of an era in many ways, why some of the installments from the early 2000s are underrated, and how WrestleMania 21 formed the foundation for the future of the company.
Their trip down WrestleMania memory lane doesn't end there, though! They're talking what bands wrestling got them into (largely thanks to the Show of Shows), celebrity involvement and which artists deserve a WWE Hall of Fame nod, certain songs being edited off the WWE Network, which WrestleMania themes were most befitting of the event, WrestleMania 29 being a massive disappointment, where WrestleMania 30 ranks among the most memorable installments ever, and much more!