Episodes

On Fight Game Podcast Extra, Garrett Gonzales talked mostly boxing and MMA on this episode. But in the intro, he brought on Justin Knipper, host of Write That Down!, the first tentpole podcast for the Fight Game Media Network, which is leaving the network. Justin talked about the origin of the show and why it's leaving. Then, Garrett brought on Carlos Toro to talk about boxing's big summer. They discussed a bunch of big fights including: Stephen Fulton vs. Naoya Inoue Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tere...

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by a fired up Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva. On this week's episode, Mike and JD discuss the following: JD watches RAW for the first time since losing his Roman Reigns-Jey Uso bet Kota Ibushi rumored for AEW Blood & Guts Major surprise expected for Slammiversary AEW Collision begins to struggle Twitter’s issues lead to the beginning of “Threads” ESPN fires 20 people amidst the changing TV landscape Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://w...

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are back with another episode of Speaking of Strong Style! This week, Jeremy and Steven break down two nights of action from the NJPW Strong Pay-per-view at Korakuen Hall, why the title resets will be good for the brand down the line, why David Finlay's War Dogs are good for the company, and why Jun Kasai's strange charisma made it a memorable two nights. The pair also talked about New Japan stars going to Mexico for Fantasticamania, and why it's so important f...

Welcome back to Pound 4 Pound, Fight Game Media's Boxing podcast, hosted by Robert Silva. On this episode, Robert discusses the following: Jared Anderson passing his first major test with his win over former world champion Charles Martin Robert's predictions on both welterweight fights this Saturday, Ennis-Villa & Ortiz-Stanionis The weekly Q&A session Robert's historical overview on Mike Tyson's first round knockout of Michael Spinks Robert's take on ESPN's firing of Max Kellerman Join th...

James is back to catch up on all things AEW from the last few weeks, and oh, how things have changed. In this super-sized show he and Kevin discuss AEW Collision’s positive momentum, and wonder if CM Punk’s Saturday star vehicle is stealing a little thunder from Wednesday’s Dynamite. Also: Do wrestlers push themselves too far? Jim Ross health update The Owen Cup hits high gear The Tag Team Blind Eliminator tournament is also dumb Jack Perry is Jungle Boy no more MJF shows up to work 3 times in a...

On this episode of the show, Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine discuss the following: UFC on ESPN recap including Sean Strickland scoring a big win in the main event International Fight Week coming up with the Hall of Fame ceremony and a big UFC 290 card with two title fights headlining the card Should Ronda Rousey return to the UFC? How would a potential Rousey return affect the upcoming media rights deals that UFC will be looking to sign News of the week including Henry Cejudo having to pu...

On this week's Take it Home Podcast, your host John LaRocca looks takes a look at the heel turn of "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry. John looks back at Jungle Boy's career in AEW so far as well as booking errors that he thinks Tony Khan has made with Jungle Boy, why his turn on Hook had zero impact. John then looks at challenges Jungle Boy faces now as a heel. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscri...

The latest episode of The WRAP is live for your listening pleasure! Keila Cash and Scott Young recap the highs of lows of WWE Money in the Bank. The Rundown Includes: Damien Priest wins big Shayna Baszler flips on Ronda Rousey GUNTHER runs through Matt Riddle to retain the Intercontinental Championship Cody Rhodes makes quick work of Dominik Mysterio John Cena makes a cameo appearance Iyo Sky wins the best Women’s Money in the Bank Match Ever The Usos vs. Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa in a ...

On today's episode of The Fight Game Podcast, Garrett Gonzales brings on two guests to talk about two entirely different topics. Larry Causion joins to talk about the current dangerous pro wrestling style and whether or not the fans and critics are complicit. Then Jeremy Botter joins to give his review of AEW's new game, Fight Forever. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTub...

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by a fired up Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva. On this weeks episode, Mike and JD discuss the following: AEW takes criticism for being too dangerous WWE Money in the Bank preview with Salty Scott Young from The Wrap Forbidden Door thoughts Chris Jericho hits John Muse with a water bottle RIP Showbuzz and hopefully ratings discourse Zachary Wentz’s redemption story to IMPACT Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemed...

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are joined by Mel Gray from the Powerbombshells to talk Forbidden Door 2. Mel was in attendance live and brought her perspective to being in the audience for the all-time great Kenny Omega-Will Ospreay match. She also opened up about why Bryan Danielson's decision to work a seizure during his match with Kazuchika Okada stirred such strong emotions, and why it was in such poor taste. The trio broke down what was otherwise a mostly excellent show, including a won...

Welcome back to the Fight Game Media's Boxing Podcast, Pound for Pound, hosted by Robert Silva. On this episode, Robert discusses the following: Edgar Berlanga's continual mediocrity Kazuto Ioka's dominant performance vs Joshua Franco Carlos Adames exciting victory over Julian Williams Listener Q&A session My historical overview of Sergio Martinez's one punch knockout of Paul Williams Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: ht...

On this week's show, Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine go over the following: PFL's borderline crooked handling of the Raush Manfio/Natan Schulte/Shane Burgos situation Ilia Topuria's domination of Josh Emmett on ABC to possibly earn a 145 lb title shot The most shocking fight endings in MMA history Plus news on Conor McGregor, UFC fighter pay, PFL/Bellator sale rumors and a UFC title fight on a non-PPV card coming up in September Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreo...

James is sick with whatever ailment took Adam Cole off of Forbidden Door, so this week Kevin is joined again by the hosts of Speaking of Strong Style, Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway. Together they discuss the most important topic of the weekend: Harley Cameron’s rap skills. But first, a deep dive into all of the matches at Forbidden Door, and a look to the future of the AEW / New Japan partnership. Also: Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega - great match or greatest match? Bryan Danielson’s broken f...

The latest episode of The WRAP is live for your listening pleasure! Keila Cash, Scott Young, and extra special guest Jeremy Finestone recap the week that was for WWE. Hot Topics Include: Finn Balor attacks Seth Rollins Logan Paul adds some spice to the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match Kevin Owens/Sami Zayn/Cody Rhodes vs. Judgment Day The real Von Wagner shines through The Promo Cypher Starring Carmelo Hayes and Baron Corbin The Usos prepare for The Bloodline Civil War The LA Knight H...

Paul Fontaine joined Garrett Gonzales for the Forbidden Door Reaction Show. They looked at the entire card and answered a few questions including: Was Omega vs. Ospreay 2 better than the first? Was it Match of the Year? Was Danielson vs. Okada hurt by Omega vs. Ospreay? Was Tanahashi too hurt for that match with MJF to be good? Can Orange Cassidy be a World Champion? What's up with the Young Bucks? Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us...

This week on the Take It Home Podcast, John LaRocca wants you to join him on a wrestling watch-a-long featuring an opening match from the WWF Spectrum card on June 2nd, 1984. The match is the opening contest between Steve Lombardi and Samu. This is not a famous match, but John was fascinated by this work on this match, particularly when the tough Philadelphia crowd did not like any of the competitors before the bell rang. You can watch the match here: https://youtu.be/Zid7ZiImbGQ. The match star...

On Fight Game Podcast Extra, Jeremy Finestone and Scott Edwards joined Garrett Gonzales to preview this weekend's big AEW and NJPW PPV, Forbidden Door. Garrett asked the two questions to get their thoughts on things leading up to the show. Some of the things covered include: CM Punk's role on the show The lack of importance of both brands' heavyweight titles Who may be the mystery partner for Sting and Darby Allin What's the most interesting under-the-radar match Which of the two big matche...

Welcome back to the Mike & JD Show, hosted by Mike Gilbert and JD Oliva. On this week's episode, Mike and JD discuss the following: AEW's locker room being divided between the Punk and Elite camps Are there enough good matches on Forbidden Door? CM Punk's Forbidden Door match announced Comparing MJF and Roman Reigns' title reigns Vince is back in creative Moose re-signs with IMPACT John Morrison signs with AEW Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgameme...

This week, Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper went over the illustrious & on-going career of MINORU SUZUKI. Topics include: Suzuki's 1987 NJPW debut Yokohama wrestling champion days Street fighting Funaki & Suzuki's friendship 1989 and UWF RINGS, PWFG, Shooto, Pancrase Karl Gotch & Pancrase MMA: What's a pro wrestler? Pancrase: MISSION 2003: Pro Wrestling NOAH Enjoying pro wrestling as Minoru Suzuki, the man Yoshihiro Takayama Suzuki's legacy & impact Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per m...

Welcome back to the Fight Game Media's Boxing Podcast, Pound for Pound, hosted by Robert Silva. On this episode, Robert discusses the following: Tim Tszyu's decapitation of Carlos Adames Regis Prograis lethargic performance vs. Daniel Zorilla Weekly Q&A session A historical overview of Iran Barkley's shocking June 6, 1988 knockout of Thomas Hearns Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscr...

On this week's show, Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine discuss the following: A really entertaining show this past weekend that featured Jared Cannonier and Marvin Vettori in one of the best fights of the year Conor McGregor once against accused of sexual assault A key Featherweight fight between Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria this coming weekend in Jacksonville on ABC Jon Jones and Francis N'Gannou on a PFL show building up a fight that will never happen in that promotion Join the Patreon for...

In this super-sized episode of The Boom, James and Kevin are joined by Speaking of Strong Style co-host Jeremy Finestone to preview this weekend’s Forbidden Door show. CM Punk returned to AEW TV on the debut episode of Collision and demanded to be acknowleged. Will his Main Character Energy be the shot in the arm AEW needs, the beginning a new round of backstage chaos, or both? Also: A full review of Collision and “One Bill Phil” Kevin Kelly shines even when he gaffes Andrade and Buddy steal the...

The latest episode of The WRAP is live for your listening pleasure! Keila Cash and Scott Young recap the week that was for WWE. Hot Topics Include: Cody Rhodes vs. The Miz Finn Balor-Seth Rollins Promo Segment Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn vs. GUNTHER and Ludwig Kaiser for the Undisputed Tag Team Championship NXT Gold Rush Hype Pretty Deadly run the gauntlet Bianca Belair checks Charlotte Flair’s championship privilege Jey Uso makes his choice….Officially Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: h...