WrestleRant Radio

There's tons to talk about on this week's WrestleRant Radio, but Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau kick things off discussing Damian Priest qualifying for the men's Money in the Bank Ladder match and a possible babyface turn, why the briefcase shouldn't be cashed in on a midcard championship, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor for the World Heavyweight Championship being made official for Money in the Bank and what was so aggravating about the segment that set it up, Cody Rhodes facing Dominik Mysterio at Money in the Bank and what it's bound to lead to, who will answer Rollins' open challenge on Raw this Monday, and thoughts on the new WWE Women's Championship and Women's World Championship belts and the reported mindset behind copying the designs of the men's titles.

GSM and RJ also speculate what's next for the returning Logan Paul, the problem with Rollins vs. Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship happening on NXT, if fan criticism toward NXT these days is too harsh, why it won't be a third brand again and the identity crisis NXT currently faces, yay or nay on main roster talent being brought back to the show, and quick thoughts on Wednesday's eventful edition of AEW Dynamite and why more consistency with the show is needed from week to week.

NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio to talk defending the title in his backyard of Lowell, MA at Battleground, his journey to the brand, working as a babyface, who he considers the "four pillars" of NXT, and more!

From there, RJ Marceau and GSM discuss the passing of The Iron Sheik, updated fields for the men's and women's Money in the Bank Ladder match and who has the best chances of winning each briefcase, the latest on the Bloodline drama and if Jey Uso can be the one to dethrone Roman Reigns, thoughts on the new Undisputed WWE Championship belt, Seth Rollins defends his World Heavyweight Championship in the Raw main event against Damian Priest and why going to NXT would be beneath him, tension within The Judgment Day and if Priest is about to be replaced, an excellent match between Gunther and Kevin Owens, two major matches made official for AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door as well as what the AEW Collision main event will be, the verbal exchange between MJF and Adam Cole on Dynamite, Swerve Strickland challenges Orange Cassidy for the AEW International Championship, Bullet Club Gold's (apparent) new two members, and more!

Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with Masters of Puppets star Kurt Fuller to kick off WrestleRant Radio talking his role in the new Connecticut play all about the inner workings of the wrestling business, what you can expect, working with James Roday Rodriguez again, being a wrestling fan, No Holds Barred being a highlight of his career, thoughts on Vince McMahon, and much more.

GSM is then joined by RJ Marceau to discuss CM Punk officially being announced for the premiere of AEW Collision in Chicago and if a heel turn could be coming before reviewing WWE Night of Champions! Hear their thoughts on Seth Rollins becoming the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion and why the title already feels secondary, Ricochet and Shinsuke Nakamura qualifying for the men's Money in the Bank Ladder match on Monday's Raw, why Zoey Stark and Trish Stratus are a winning combo, Matt Riddle being next in line for a shot at Gunther's Intercontinental Championship, Asuka ending Bianca Belair's record-setting reign as Raw Women's Champion and if a heel turn for Belair is in the works, Brock Lesnar evening the score with Cody Rhodes and what that means for the future of thee Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Jimmy Uso betraying Roman Reigns and what that means for The Bloodline going forward.

Plus, the duo share their overall impressions of AEW Double or Nothing and top takeaways, along with an on-site report from NXT Battleground including who shined and interesting names rumored for imminent main roster call-ups!

A massive weekend of wrestling approaches, and WrestleRant Radio's got you covered! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau give their complete previews and predictions for the upcoming events including WWE Night of Champions, NXT Battleground and AEW Double or Nothing. Hear their thoughts on the Raw and SmackDown women's divisions, if Brock Lesnar will avenge his loss to Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa challenging for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship, who will become the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion between Seth Rollins and AJ Styles, which championships will change hands at Battleground, some questionable entrants in the Blackjack Battle Royale for the AEW International Championship, Adam Cole vs. Chris Jericho in an Unsanctioned match, The Elite vs. Blackpool Combat Club in the second-ever Anarchy in the Arena match, MJF defending the AEW World Championship in a "four pillars" main event, and more!

The iconic "Stone Cold" Steve Austin returns to WrestleRant Radio to shoot the breeze with Graham "GSM" Matthews about his new Stone Cold Takes on America show on A&E, life after wrestling, his line of beer, staying busy and why he didn't compete at WrestleMania 39, what it would have entailed exactly, if he's leaving the door open for another match, thoughts on LA Knight, how to combat the "What?" chant, and more!

GSM and RJ Marceau have plenty to discuss regarding "Superstar" Billy Graham's passing, the official announcement of AEW Collision on Saturday nights, the rumored brand split for it and who is advertised to appear, CM Punk's latest holdup with AEW and if he'll actually return in time for the show's premiere, the finals of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament set for Night of Champions and if there's a chance AJ Styles could win, Mustafa Ali becoming number one contender to the Intercontinental Championship on Monday's Raw, Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa challenging Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship and whether it's the right or wrong call, where the Bloodline storyline could be headed and if Cody Rhodes will factor in at all, the Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus feud, and the return of Ronda Rousey falling flat.

Graham "GSM" Matthews welcomes WWE Hall of Famer Lita to WrestleRant Radio for the first time ever to discuss the second season of "WWE's Most Wanted Treasures" on A&E, dealing with the difficulty of collectors parting with their items, her most prized possessions, wanting to see a physical WWE Hall of Fame, her most recent run with WWE, working with Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch again, the women's division getting more non-title stories, if she'll ever have a definitive retirement match, wanting to wrestle Rhea Ripley, and more!

RJ Marceau and GSM then break down WWE Backlash from Saturday including the electric atmosphere in Puerto Rico, IYO SKY's standout showing against Bianca Belair, Seth Rollins vs. Omos exceeding expectations, Austin Theory escaping once again as United States Championship, Zelina Vega's emotional homecoming, Bad Bunny's San Juan Street Fight and why Damian Priest deserves to be higher on the card, The Bloodline's latest win and what's next for them, Cody Rhodes besting Brock Lesnar and what needs to happen in the rematch at Night of Champions, and where else WWE should hold an international premium live event.

They also have thoughts on Roman Reigns' next challenger, who will win the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament (and how a SmackDown Superstar could conceivably capture the title), and a pair of surprise debuts on Wednesday's AEW Dynamite!

It's been a historic week in wrestling for more reasons than one, including AEW selling an astounding amount of tickets for August's All In event in London from pre-sales alone! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau break down the news, what it means, and what they expect the ultimate attendance to be. They also discuss Dark and Dark: Elevation reportedly coming to an end and whether it's a positive or a negative.

Did the 2023 WWE Draft truly "change the game" as promised? Well, not really, but the two-night event was certainly eventful, and GSM and RJ have their full breakdown. Hear their thoughts on everyone who switched shows (and stayed put), the most surprising moves, whether SmackDown or Raw emerged stronger, if Cody Rhodes can still "finish the story" with Roman Reigns, what happens with the Raw Women's Championship and the SmackDown Women's Championship, and the NXT call-ups with the most potential.

Plus, FULL PREDICTIONS for Saturday's WWE Backlash pay-per-view!