WrestleRant Radio

​Graham "GSM" Matthews shares some thoughts on former Ring of Honor executive Joe Koff who passed away this past week before airing his exclusive interview with JCW American Champion Caleb Konley. They discusses why you should be watching Juggalo Championship Wrestling, the audience it appeals to, his history with the company, giving it a concert feel, working with Insane Clown Posse, the promotion's plans for 2025 and beyond, and more!

GSM and RJ Marceau then get into rumors of Brock Lesnar potentially returning to WWE soon, why they aren't true and if he's a realistic opponent for Gunther at WrestleMania 41, WWE being "open" to an AJ Lee return and a possible match for her, Rhea Ripley re-signing with the company and her ongoing rivalry with Liv Morgan, why women's WarGames shouldn't feel forced, the looming O.G. Bloodline reunion and who would join them in WarGames, The Rock denying a Dave Meltzer report that he'll be missing 'Mania, Kevin Owens' heel turn, War Raiders returning on Raw, how Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill could make history at WrestleMania 41, and how the Intercontinental Championship rematch between Bron Breakker and Jey Uso will be handled on next Monday's Raw.

After giving his quick predictions for AEW WrestleDream this Saturday featuring Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with RJ Marceau about WWE Bad Blood! In their full review of the pay-per-view, they're talking CM Punk and Drew McIntyre's excellent Hell in a Cell clash and what's next for both men, Nia Jax retaining the WWE Women's Championship against Bayley and when Tiffany Stratton might cash in her Money in the Bank briefcase, if the Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor feud is officially over, Raquel Rodriguez aligning with Liv Morgan and the unfortunately botched finish to the Women's World Championship match, the announcement of a Crown Jewel Championship, making cases for and against Gunther vs. Goldberg actually happening (and a better final opponent for Goldberg instead), Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns reigning supreme over The Bloodline, the returns of The Rock and Jimmy Uso, and the rumored Undisputed WWE Championship match for WrestleMania 41.

Plus, GSM and RJ discuss the depleted women's division on Raw right now and why it's a problem WWE must address, reactions to the first two-hour Raw in over a dozen years, highlights from NXT's second episode on The CW including Tony D'Angelo becoming the new NXT North American Champion, why the brand should continue to run smaller venues, and more!

AEW has officially renewed its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are getting into everything it means on WrestleRant Radio! They discuss Dynamite and Collision also airing on Max along with the entire AEW library, if the company is finally profitable, pay-per-views airing on Max "at a discounted rate" in 2025 and the future of wrestling pay-per-views and streaming, insane ticket prices for upcoming WWE events, and more.

GSM and RJ then share their thoughts on Bron Breakker potentially turning babyface and if it's too soon for him to be thrusted into the main event scene, Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the World Heavyweight Championship happening on next week's Raw, Ilja Dragunov out injured for six to nine months, why Bronson Reed must beat Seth Rollins after losing to Braun Strowman on Monday's Raw, Trick Williams regaining the NXT Championship on NXT's CW premiere show, and predictions for Saturday's WWE Bad Blood premium live event including which match will end up headlining!

After Graham "GSM" Matthews shares his quick thoughts on the Grand Slam edition of AEW Dynamite to start off WrestleRant Radio, he and RJ Marceau break down the announcement that SummerSlam is headed to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026! They're also sharing their first impressions on the Mr. McMahon Netflix documentary and if it's worth watching, thoughts on WWE reportedly signing The Lucha Brothers and why it isn't true just yet, SmackDown possibly expanding to three hours in January, Miro requesting his release from AEW and why the company should let go of talent they aren't using or don't have plans for, and why it feels AJ Styles is being wasted in the final months of his current contract with WWE.

The duo then discuss Jey Uso becoming the new Intercontinental Champion on Monday's Raw and why it was the right call even if it ends up being short-lived, the rumored main event for Bad Blood, Dominik Mysterio to hang in a shark cage for the Women's World Championship match at the event, The New Day and the rivalry between Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed continuing to be among the bright spots of the show, and predictions for the biggest matches on NXT's CW premiere episode next Tuesday!

On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with Donovan Dijak about debuting in MLW, why it's the right fit for him right now, the procs and cons of his time in WWE/NXT and why he's grateful for the experience, his hectic travel schedule, being back on the independent scene, and more!

GSM and RJ Marceau then share their thoughts on SmackDown's new theme song and WWE reportedly ending their relationship with def Rebel later this year, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu being added to Bad Blood and what it means for the Bloodline saga heading into WarGames at Survivor Series, Motor City Machine Guns signing with WWE and reporting to NXT first, and the return of Saturday Night's Main Event.

Plus, in their review of Raw from Monday night, the duo discuss CM Punk cutting one of his best promos since being back in WWE, the latest on a New Day split and how it can be handled, the hot brawl between Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed, if Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the World Heavyweight Championship could happen on Raw instead of at Bad Blood, and how the IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair barn burner was an example of what Raw should feature more of when it returns to two hours next month.

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.

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.