WrestleRant Radio

Joined by special guest Brendan Ecker, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are back with another electric edition of WrestleRant Radio, kicking things off with their review of Monday's Raw emanating from England. There's no questioning Ryback was the star of the show, but where did "The Big Guy's" allegiance lie? With Team Cena or Team Authority? GSM, RJ and Brendan take their pick! Speaking of Team Authority, it appears as if Luke Harper will be a part of it. Is a feud with Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in his future? The trio also analyze Erick Rowan's actions from Monday night and whether he has anything offer in today's WWE.

It's official: SmackDown is moving back to its original home of Thursday nights starting January 15! GSM, RJ and Brendan break down the announcement and what it means for the blue brand in the new year. It was also announced Jim Ross will be calling the action at Global Force Wrestling's first pay-per-view on January 4. Will this lead to more PPV buys for GFW, and what does the company need to do in order to find success? The trio of wrestling analysts also give their thoughts on Adam Rose's heel turn, the "New Day" stable, the "ECW Exposed" special on the WWE Network, what else can be added to the Survivor Series card, and much more!

It's been a newsworthy last seven days in the world of wrestling, and Graham "GSM" Matthews, RJ Marceau and special guest Jared dissect it all! To kick things off, GSM and Jared discuss the debut episode of Lucha Underground and what you should go out of your way to watch from it. Could it prove to be competition for TNA? RJ chimes in with his thoughts on Bo Dallas' recently suffered injury and if it'll be a blessing in disguise for the former NXT Champion. The trio also analyze the recent WWE Network announcements in regards to it being free for the entire month of November, making a case for why first-day subscribers should be rewarded as well.

In the second half of the show, GSM, RJ and Jared get into their Raw review as the road to Survivor Series intensifies. Rusev is the new United States Champion! However, you may not have known that if you didn't tune into the WWE Network to see it. Should it have happened at the pay-per-view instead? Speaking of such, The Authority spent most of the show recruiting members for their team, not to mention a surprise return from Mr. McMahon! The trio discusses whether it was a one-off appearance for the WWE Chairman as well as Randy Orton's apparent face turn, a pending heel turn for Sheamus, and much more!

It's Halloween week on WrestleRant Radio, and what better way to kick off the show than with an exclusive interview? Former NECW Champion Sean Burke joins Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ to discuss how he got into wrestling and his background in the business. He goes way back with familiar foe Antonio "The Promise" Thomas, so it doesn't come as any surprise he lists him as one of his favorite opponents. Who else has he enjoyed working with, and who would his dream opponent(s) be?  Furthermore, Burke discusses his time in NECW and how his storied undefeated streak came about. What went through his mind when he won the world heavyweight title for the first time? Does he prefer working babyface or heel? What are his goals and aspirations going forward? Burke answers it all!

In the second half of WrestleRant Radio, GSM and RJ break down Sunday's Hell in a Cell pay-per-view event and Monday's Raw in addition to giving their two cents on the controversial ending to Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins. Why was it the right move? John Cena and Randy Orton also collided inside the cell, but it was Orton who had more momentum the next night on Raw. The duo predict when Orton will go full-fledged babyface as well as who will make up Team Cena and Team Authority at Survivor Series. Don't miss their thoughts on Mark Henry turning heel, the return of Ryback, Elimination Chamber getting canned, what's next for Rusev, and more!

Five days before WWE's (not-so-)highly anticipated Hell in a Cell event, Graham “GSM” Matthews, RJ, and a guest analyst give their in-depth predictions for each match on the pay-per-view! Before they break down the full card, they give their ranting thoughts on Monday's edition of WWE Raw, including the shocking return of Mick Foley! Is The Hardcore Legend back for good, or was it solely a one-off appearance? Also on Raw, Randy Orton once again stole the show by laying out both his Hell in a Cell opponent John Cena as well as Paul Heyman! How long before we see Orton embark on a path of an anti-hero?

From there, the trio give their thoughts on the Hell in a Cell gimmick itself and if it still has a place in 2014. Spoiler: it doesn't! Damien Mizdow was also a hot topic of discussion on Monday night after his surprising victory over United States Champion Sheamus in six-man tag team action. John, GSM and RJ predict Mizdow's future, along with Paige and Alicia Fox joining the cast of Total Divas, what will main event Sunday's show, the demise of The Authority, how little the midcard championships mean these days, and much more!

Before WrestleRant Radio lives up to its name this week with so much to talk about in the world of wrestling, hosts Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ welcome indie sensation "The One Man Thrill Ride" Jimmy Preston to the program for an exclusive interview! They get into his background as a professional wrestler as well as his massive following on YouTube and all of social media. What was the motivation behind his viral "Preparing for an Alumni Baseball Game" video and his catchphrase "See ya, dink!"? Also, does he prefer to work as a heel or a babyface, and how is he looking to evolve his character and YouTube videos in the new year? Don't miss him in action on Saturday, October 15th at Northeast Wrestling in Waterbury, CT where he'll be going one-on-one with Cedric Alexander!

In the remainder of the show, GSM and RJ delve into a variety of topics, starting with the very popular question among wrestling fans this week: Are The Rock and Triple H on a collision course for WrestleMania 31 after their confrontation on SmackDown's 15th anniversary show? While on the topic of 'Mania, the two talk discuss the possibility of John Cena vs. Rusev happening, the chances of Kurt Angle coming back to the company, and Hulk Hogan wrestling at the event. Plus, stay tuned for their two cents on Daniel Bryan's injury status and when he's due back, Brock Lesnar being off WWE TV until January, Justin Roberts' release, TNA Bound for Glory, and much more!

Finally, FINALLY The Rock has come back to WWE! Celebrating its one year anniversary on EC Radio, WrestleRant Radio gets the full scoop on The Great One's surprise comeback to the company with thoughts from Graham "GSM" Matthews, RJ Marceau and this week's special guest host Arden Franklin. Was Rock's confrontation with Rusev a one-off? And if so, when could we expect him back in the ring and who would he go up against? That wasn't the only highlight from Monday's Raw, as the Hell in a Cell main event was also made official: John Cena vs. Dean Ambrose with the winner facing Seth Rollins later in the night. What does this say about WWE's current roster depth (or lack thereof)?

Based off recent speculation, it appears as if The Wyatt Family is headed toward a split. Did they have more to accomplish as a group, and what will the future hold for them as singles competitors? Rumors have also stated WWE's Christian is cleared to compete, but officials feel he's too fragile. Should he have one more match/run before he officially retires? Plus, don't miss talk of Daniel Bryan's return, Roman Reign's (disappointing) interview from Raw, SmackDown celebrating 15 years, and much more!

**IMPORTANT**  This episode has been updated and the first 15 minutes of silent audio have been removed. We apologize for the technical difficulties.

It's no secret that the wrestling world is in a state of array at the moment, and where better to rant about it all than on WrestleRant Radio? Graham "GSM" Matthews, RJ and special guest host Jamie Lee Mac break it all down, starting with their thoughts on the sad state of the WWE right now and why it isn't all that surprising. From there, the three brighten up the mood by discussing the upcoming WWE 2K15 release and the inclusion of NXT in MyCareer Mode. Will you be buying the game this October/November? Going into their review of Raw, they talk Dolph Ziggler's status as Intercontinental Champion and if it means he's on his way up the card.

Other Raw discussion includes whether the Chicago crowd has lost its luster and if CM Punk was to blame. When was the last time you looked forward to a show emanating from The Windy City? Hell in a Cell is only a few weeks away, but WWE seemingly has no idea what the main event for the pay-per-view will be. Could Brie Bella vs. Nikki Bella take place inside the cell? The trio give their ranting thoughts on that, the downfall of The Wyatt Family and Luke Harper's pending push, what's next for Randy Orton, how doesn't TNA care for their biggest show of the year Bound for Glory, and much more!