Episodes
Thursday Jan 26, 2017
WrestleRant Radio - January 26, 2017: Royal Rumble Rundown
Thursday Jan 26, 2017
Thursday Jan 26, 2017
Then, the duo shift their focus to what is being called one of the most unpredictable Royal Rumble matches in many years and break down every announced participant in the bout. What brought them to the dance and what are their motivations for winning the Rumble? Who can fans expect as surprise entrants? Who do GSM and Tommy see reigning supreme? Find out the answers to all of these questions and much more in this blockbuster rundown of the Rumble!
Thursday Jan 19, 2017
Thursday Jan 19, 2017
From Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka passing away to Kurt Angle's WWE Hall of Fame induction announcement to Mickie James' return on SmackDown Live, it has been nothing short of a newsworthy week in the world of wrestling, and Graham "GSM" Matthews is analyzing it all on the latest episode of WrestleRant Radio! He opens the hour with his candid thoughts on the WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament and if it was a success, Snuka's passing and whether it should have been honored the way he was, Brock Lesnar's return on Raw, the Elimination Chamber announcement on SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler on The King's Court, Mickie James being revealed as La Luchadora, and much more!
Also, stick around for Jamie Lee Mac and GSM talking the exciting announcement regarding Angle heading into the Hall of Fame, Jamie's initial reaction to the news, who he could see inducting him, a potential on-air role for him on WWE programming, whether we will see him ahead of his induction, and if one more match is in the cards from the Olympic gold medalist!
Thursday Jan 12, 2017
Thursday Jan 12, 2017
For the second straight week on WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews is joined by an all-new guest, and this week it's Lucas Rojas from Rivals React Radio! They immediately analyze WWE's decision to return to New Orleans for WrestleMania 34 and if a 'Mania in London will ever be feasible, as well as preview the United Kingdom Championship Tournament this weekend.
From there, the duo discuss the most newsworthy moments from Monday's Raw including The Undertaker's return and what his road to WrestleMania 33 might look like, the use of Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho winning the United States and what that might mean for Roman Reigns' chances of capturing the WWE Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble, and what Brock Lesnar might have in store for the WWE Universe on Monday night.
Other hot topics they break down include how to use Samoa Joe when he gets called up to the main roster, what will happen with The Wyatt Family, pitching John Cena to win the Royal Rumble, Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz and how long the feud will last, Alexa Bliss and Becky Lynch headlining next week's SmackDown Live inside a Steel Cage, and much more!
Thursday Jan 05, 2017
Thursday Jan 05, 2017
WrestleRant Radio rings in the new year with Graham "GSM" Matthews and special guest David Joseph breaking down the latest week in WWE while also previewing the road to WrestleMania 33! To kick things off, they make a few bold predictions for 2017 (which you need to hear to believe), who the first NXT call-up of the year will be, the top matches at WrestleMania, potential Rumble winners, The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels returning to Raw this coming week and what they'll have in store for the WWE Universe, Braun Strowman's impressive push and a possible opponent for him, an interesting idea for The New Day, and other Raw talk.
Additionally, GSM and David discuss an another excellent episode of SmackDown Live from Tuesday night where Dean Ambrose defeated The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship! What's next for The Awesome One coming off his tremendous tirade? They also analyze Dolph Ziggler's heel turn, AJ Styles vs. John Cena at the Rumble, where Carmella's "relationship" with James Ellsworth is headed, who American Alpha should defend their SmackDown Tag Team Championship against at WrestleMania, thoughts on "Bring It to the Table" on the WWE Network, and much more!
Friday Dec 30, 2016
Friday Dec 30, 2016
For the fourth consecutive year, the WWE/NXT Year in Review Awards are back on WrestleRant Radio! You guys had the chance to vote on the best of the best in 2016 over the course of the December, and as the year quickly comes to a close, Graham "GSM" Matthews is joined by a returning RJ Marceau for the first time since May to run down the results!
From which wrestler had the greatest 2016 in WWE/NXT to what was the best bout to the most disappointing departure to the tag team that make the biggest impact, find out who won in each of the categories in the annual awards, and listen as GSM and RJ reflect back on what was a wild year in WWE (as well as some predictions from Mr. Marceau on who will win at UFC 207 this Friday).
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Friday Dec 23, 2016
Friday Dec 23, 2016
It's the annual holiday-themed edition of WrestleRant Radio, and Christmas comes early when Graham "GSM" Matthews talks to former Ring of Honor World Champion Adam Cole about how Final Battle has become his proving ground, his ruthless rivalry with Kyle O'Reilly, if The Bullet Club added more mileage to his career, differences between his first and second runs as ROH World Champion, if sticking with ROH back in 2013 was the right decision, ROH's massive influence on other organizations, other potential breakout stars in ROH, potentially going to WWE down the line, and more!
From there, GSM gives his candid thoughts on a mediocre Roadblock pay-per-view event with a lousy ending, Charlotte Flair winning her fourth Raw Women's Championship, Cesaro and Sheamus becoming the new Raw Tag Team Champions, why Neville's return and heel turn will benefit the Cruiserweight division, what the WWE Universal Championship match at Royal Rumble 2017 should have been, previewing the Wild Card Finals edition of SmackDown Live, a fantastic Fatal 4-Way match on NXT, and a slew of other topics. Happy holidays!
Friday Dec 16, 2016
Friday Dec 16, 2016
In the first half of a stacked show on WrestleRant Radio this week, former Ring of Honor World Champion Jay Lethal talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews ahead of Final Battle about how the event has become his proving ground, what his reaction was when he found out Cody Rhodes would be his opponent, similarities between himself and the former WWE star, his Black Machismo run in TNA and if he ever thought about bringing it back following Randy Savage's death, Truth Martini's departure from ROH, holding two titles simultaneously in 2015, ROH's influence on other organizations, and if he would ever consider going to WWE down the line.
From there, Jonn Ritland returns to help GSM preview WWE Roadblock: End of the Line on Sunday and offer predictions as to whether Charlotte Flair will regain the Women's Championship from Sasha Banks again, the chances of Kevin Owens successfully retaining his WWE Universal Championship, if The New Day's reign as Raw Tag Team Champions is finally coming to an end, Sami Zayn surviving against Braun Strowman, what's next for Seth Rollins beyond Chris Jericho, and more. Plus, catch their thoughts on the upcoming United Kingdom Championship Tournament show coming to WWE Network next month!