Episodes

A fresh episode of The WRAP is live for your listening pleasure! Keila Cash and Scott Young recap the week that was in WWE. Hot topics include: Brock Lesnar passes on a WrestleMania Match against Bray Wyatt, Cody Rhodes vs. Chad Gable is a serve, The State of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Address, NXT finds its groove heading into Roadblock, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns finally go face-to-face, Rhea Ripley vs. Liv Morgan delivers the goods, Rey Mysterio can’t beat the Worst Father of the...

AEW needed to make a statement with their Revolution PPV, and in the opinion of our hosts, they absolutely delivered. James and Kevin break down the whole show and discuss how it sets AEW for the rest of 2023. Also: Was this the best Iron Man Match of all time? MJF’s Pickle-crazy press conference Mox and Hangman’s Ultraviolent spectacle Why Bleacher Report is the worst Ruby Soho’s heel turn and why it may not work Jungle Boy and Christian do a WWE match How the pre-show was both a huge step forw...

Scott is joined by Speaking of Strong Style's Steven Conway to discuss how Steven has gotten into STARDOM, exploring his favorite matches, wrestlers, and stories since he's become a full-time fan. 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 YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Join the Discord: https://d...

This week on the Take It Home Podcast, your host John LaRocca reviews Beyond Wrestling's "Perfection or Vanity" event that took place last Sunday in Worcester, Massachusetts. John reviews all twelve matches and gives you the good, the bad and the ugly. The featured match on the card was the NJPW TV Champion Zack Sabre Jr. versus "Fancy" Ryan Clancy. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe...

Mike and JD are back talking the wild news about MLW’s network REELZ moving to Peacock, what does that mean for MLW? Plus a fun episode of IMPACT featuring Bullet Club vs the Motor City Machine Guns. 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 YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Join the Discord: https:...

Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper sat down together in Tokyo to unpack all of the happenings from their time together in Japan. 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 YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/TE68gq4emB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

On Pound 4 Pound, Robert Silva talks about Subriel Matias and Badou Jack both winning in outstanding wars. He talks about Jake Paul being exposed and calls him a friend. He adds some listener Q&A and then gives his historical overview of Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker. 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 YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagra...

Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine are back to go over the week that was and is to come in the world of MMA. This past week saw Bellator and UFC go almost head to head on Saturday with UFC having their main event fall apart on the day of the show. The guys break down both shows that were relatively uneventful. The main portion of the show is previewing UFC 285 which features the return of Jon Jones as he faces Cyril Gane for the UFC heavyweight title. It's a loaded card with Valentina Shevchenko, ...

This weekend is AEW Revolution pay-per-view, so James and Kevin are back to look at the build to the show, including predictions for each match as well as what to expect in the final two episodes of TV leading up to it. But first, they look at AEW’s many wins in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards and how their reaction could hint to a future return… or not. Also: What could drive Kenny Omega to WWE AEW’s new reality show and why it should just be Eddie Kingston swearing ROH’s new show goes...

A fresh episode of The WRAP is live for your listening pleasure! Keila Cash and Scott Young and extra special guest Jeremy Finestone recap that week that was in WWE. Hot topics include: Kevin Owens rebuffs Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes and Paul Heyman’s promo exchange slightly misses the mark, Austin Theory’s booking as United States Champion has been a choice, the meh-ness of NXT as of late, Rey Mysterio refuses to hit Dominik (again), and Sami Zayn continues to cause tension within The Bloodline. Enj...

The free edition of the Five Star Joshi Show looks at Mercedes Moné's NJPW debut against KAIRI as Scott and guests explain how the match quieted the doubters! Plus Scott is joined by Sondre to preview next Saturday's STARDOM PPV. 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 YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgame...

This week on the Take It Home Podcast, your host John LaRocca takes a look at the 2022 WON Awards. John shares his thoughts on if the Observer readers got the picks right or wrong. 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 YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/TE68gq...

Mike and JD are back breaking down the latest news regarding Mercedes Mone possibly taking on Mickie James soon, then recap IMPACT featuring an awesome Monster's Ball match, and then preview the upcoming No Surrender PPV. 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 YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Jo...

Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway are back with a new episode of Speaking of Strong Style! Steven and Jeremy talked about the Keiji Muto retirement card and how the New Japan crew of Kazuchika Okada, Tetsuya Naito, Hiromu Takahashi and Taiji Ishimori swept the top matches. Was this card actually good for NOAH, or did it make it look minor league? Or is there a long-term plan in mind? They also broke down Battle in the Valley, including Mercedes Mone's debut against Kairi, Okada's match with Hir...

Rundown by Robert: Recap of Mauricio Lara & Luis Nery's pulsating victories. Another Q&A session. A historical overview on the career of Larry Holmes. 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 YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/TE68gq4emB Learn more about your ad ...

On this very special edition of the Take It Home Podcast, your host John LaRocca was in attendance at the New Japan "Battle in the Valley" PPV that took place in his hometown of San Jose, CA this past Saturday. John breaks down all ten matches, shares some constructive criticism of the in ring psychology of the Mercedes Mone' and Kairi match for the IWGP Women's Championship and gives more analysis of the show. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Fol...

Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine are back to go over the week that was and is to come in the world of MMA. UFC had a forgetful show this past weekend from the Apex and the guys break it all down. Erin Blanchfield cementing herself as a flyweight title contender was really the only thing of note from that show. There's a busy weekend of MMA coming up and Paul runs down all the shows available on various streaming platforms before going over the UFC on ESPN+ show, again coming from the UFC Apex. T...

Scott has put together a special guide to help fans who are interested in STARDOM get up to speed ahead of another huge year for the company. He's joined by Trent Breward of Monthly Puroresu to go over factions, titles, tournaments, shows, stories, and everything else you need to know! They close the show out by giving you all the matches worth checking out from the past year! 5:23: Factions 26:19: Titles 51:38: Stories To Know 1:22:57: Key Shows & Tournaments 1:38:15: Necessary Shows from 2022 ...

A fresh episode of The WRAP is live for your listening pleasure! Keila Cash and Scott Young recap the highs and lows of Elimination Chamber as the Road to WrestleMania continues. The Rundown Includes: Asuka vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Carmella vs. Nikki Cross vs. Natalya vs. Liv Morgan in an Elimination Chamber Match for a shot at the Raw Women’s Championship delivers the goods, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley underwhelms, Finn Balor and Rhea Ripley vs. Edge and Beth Phoenix is big fun, Austin Theor...

This week on the Take It Home Podcast, your host John LaRocca takes a look at the booking of Kenny Omega in AEW since his return from injury. AEW is short on top babyfaces and John makes a case that Kenny Omega is needed as a top babyface and as a singles competitor to add some spark in the AEW product. John also talks a bit about WWE's Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event and talks about why this upcoming NJPW "Battle in the Valley" PPV is special to him and why it is a can't miss PPV. Join t...

Mike is solo this week with JD out of town. He talks about Mercedes Mone, the former Sasha Banks, teasing a match with Knockouts Champion Mickie James. Could we see her in IMPACT? Then he recaps a much better episode of IMPACT than last week featuring KUSHIDA vs Chris Bey and Kenny King vs Rich Swann. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.co...

Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper talked about the long-spanning career of NJPW stalwart and former big boss, Mr. Seiji Sakaguchi. From his time as a judoka to his early trips to the US, and from his time inside and outside the ring with Antonio Inoki, Giant Baba, and others, Fumi & Justin cover the full career of the true lieutenant of New Japan. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to...

From Robert: Rundown: A reecap of O'Shaquie Foster's win over Rey Vargas to win the WBC super featherweight title. Another Q&A session. And my historical overview of Lennox Lewis. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

MJF is getting his shot at stardom as AEW’s top heel, but a lot of the talk this week is about whether Tony Khan has a top tier babyface lined up to lead the promotion to the next level. James and Kevin talk about who the most likely candidates might be. Also: Ruby Soho’s role in the Outsiders vs. Originals feud The return of Thunder Rosa MJF vs. Bryan Danielson AR Fox goes Beast Mode Rush had a great match and we still hate him The conspiracy theory involving The Gunns and the Outrunners Revolu...