Episodes

Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine are back to go over the year that was and is to come in the world of MMA. Yes, it's the first show of 2023 and the guys present their MMA awards for 2022 in a number of categories as well as making some bold predictions for the upcoming year. They also recap the Bellator vs Rizin show that happened on New Year's Eve in Japan. The question of the week is topical as Paul quizzes Ryan on what he thinks UFC would do if presented with an unfortunate situation like the...

It’s a new year, which means new year’s resolutions and wild speculation about what’s to come. James and Kevin start the show with some off-the-cuff predictions of who will be champions in AEW this time next year, then go through the Heat Index of what the hottest wrestlers and storylines are going into a loaded Dynamite this week in Seattle. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Fa...

The latest episode of The WRAP is now live for your listening pleasure! Keila Cash and Scott Young recap the week that was in WWE. Hot Topics Include: Remixing Hit Row, Charlotte Flair returns and becomes The People’s Champion out of nowhere, Rey Mysterio gives Dominik a lump of coal for Christmas, and John Cena and Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn reveal cracks in The Bloodline to close out in 2022. Enjoy and leave a five-star review today! Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month he...

Take It Home will be back next week. In its place is the first episode of the new Patreon project that John LaRocca and Garrett Gonzales are doing on WCW in 1996. Here's a sneak preview of the new project. On this prelude episode, they give the origin story of Monday Nitro before reviewing the first Monday Nitro. This will set the tone for their next episode, which will cover WCW from the start of 1996 through Super Brawl. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/f...

Scott reviews the second annual Stardom Dream Queendom as Syuri and Giulia put on an emotional all-time main event, meltear get stunned, and so much more! Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/Figh...

Mike and JD are back talking IMPACT’s biggest stories, best and worst moments, and the crazy year that was in 2022 featuring Josh Alexander’s rise to prominence, Mickie James' last rodeo, the rise and fall of Honor No More, mass exodus of talent, new signings, and much much more. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 F...

This episode was originally released in September of 2021. We're re-releasing it as a classic episode it as Fumi and Justin take a week off to regroup for the new year. Justin’s notes from the original episode on Patreon:“On this week’s episode of Write That Down!, Fumi and I talked about the Three Musketeers of NJPW: Keiji Muto, Masahiro Chono, and Shinya Hashimoto. Each musketeer had their own distinct style and personality in the ring, and outside of the ring, each would end up leading very d...

From Robert: Rundown is my current top 10 pound for pound, a Q&A session, and a historical overview of the recently deceased legendary referee Steve Smoger. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/Fi...

Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine are back for one final show of 2023 and there is one big show left, which the guys preview. New Year's Eve from Tokyo has Bellator vs Rizin on Showtime with AJ McKee and Patricio Pitbull fighting in the top two fights. But first they discuss the tragic passing of Stephan Bonnar. Ryan shares his personal memories, including being in attendance live at the fight he had with Forrest Griffin in 2005 on the first ever TUF finale. They also go over his career in detail...

It’s the last episode of The Boom for 2022, so James and Kevin share their favorite memories of the year and wonder if CM Punk will provide the biggest moment of 2023 as he did in ’21 and ’22 or just go away. Then they list off the final Heat Index of the year and celebrate a first-time #1 that gives both guys hope for some awesome potential matchups next year. Also discussed: Ricky Starks - too slick to be a babyface? Tony Khan’s Grapsody interview and hints about Sasha Banks/Mercedes Varnado T...

Keila and Scott will be back with a new show next week. Instead, we're playing a show they did for the Patreon last week about WWE business in 2022. A bonus episode of The WRAP is now live for your listening pleasure! Keila Cash and Scott Young recap some of the biggest news and headlines of the year in WWE. Top Stories Include: Cody Rhodes’ return to WWE, WrestleMania changing the perception game, Sasha Banks and Naomi's walkout from the company, Vince McMahon’s sex payment scandal and subseque...

Scott is joined by Trent Breward of Monthly Puroresu/Wrestle Inn to preview STARDOM’s big year-end show, Stardom Dream Queendom! The show features the huge main event between Syuri and Giulia for the World of Stardom Championship and so much more. Also, they talk Year-End Climax and the match between Tomoka Inaba and Suzu Suzuki from the final TakaTaichiMania. 1:37: Tomoka Inaba vs. Suzu Suzuki Review 9:22: STARDOM Year-End Climax 2022 Preview 17:23: Stardom Dream Cinderella Preview Trent on Twi...

This weekend on the Take It Home Podcast, John LaRocca is joined by InTheKliq podcast host Baby Huey! John and Baby Huey talk about WWE rehires this past 6 months and we give our thoughts if they are hits or misses. They talk about Imperium, Karrion Kross, Hit Row, Bray Wyatt, Johnny Gargano, Dexter Lumis, Dakota Kai and Io Shirai. Join John and Baby Huery for a very special episode of the Take It Home Podcast. Happy Holidays everyone! Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www....

Mike and JD are back talking the breaking news of Rich Swann’s contract extension. Then they recap a fun Impact featuring an excellent match between Uemura and Speedball. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.yo...

Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper again focused on Rikidozan, the father of Japanese pro wrestling. Part two examines his final match against Lou Thesz in 1958, his matches with Fred Blassie and the Destroyer, and the circumstances surrounding his death almost 60 years ago. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Fa...

From Robert: I recapped Frank Martin’s one-sided defeat of Michel Rivera, did a Q&A session and gave out my 2022 P4P boxing awards. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on...

Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine are back to recap the week that was in the world of MMA. They usually add "is to come" but UFC, and MMA as a whole, is pretty much in the closest thing they have to an off season right now with the next show scheduled in mid-January. This past weekend saw a pivotal fight in the middleweight division and the last fight of 2022 may have been the closest as Jared Cannonier edged out a split decision over Sean Strickland. The guys break down that fight and the rest o...

Kevin attended Winter is Coming live in Dallas and thinks it might be the most fun he ever had at a wrestling show. Did the “upset of the Decade” play as well on TV as it did to him in the arena? He and James discuss the debut of Action Andretti, MJF’s title defense against Ricky Starks, and if these two matches signal a new generation of stars emerging in AEW. Also discussed: Upcoming changes in AEW production Hangman Page’s personal promo The House of Black’s Road Warrior Energy Death Triangle...

This weekend on the Take It Home Podcast, John LaRocca takes a deep dive into Action Andretti's big upset over Chris Jericho on this past Wednesday's AEW Dynamite. John breaks down the booking, comparing it with the `123 Kid upset over Razor Ramon in 1993. He also shares who would have benefitted more if they were giving this spot versus Chris Jericho. John also takes a look at the great Gunther versus Ricochet match on Smackdown for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Join the Patreon for ju...

The latest episode of The WRAP is now live for your listening pleasure! Keila Cash, Scott Young, and extra special guest co-host Steven Conway as they recap the year that was in WWE with the second annual WRAP Awards. Who will walk away with Match of the Year? Which superstar stood out above the rest? What were some of the worst moments that are simply too hard to ignore? Which Premium Live Event was the cream of the crop? The answer to these questions along with some quick takes from the week t...

Scott is back and talking about the biggest story in wrestling as Sasha Banks is on her way to Wrestle Kingdom 17 and NJPW. He breaks down all the scenarios as to why this is a massive deal but details why it could be a letdown if she doesn't do more than just one match. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our...

Mike and JD discuss the breaking news that Jonathan Gresham has returned to IMPACT and figures to be around for awhile, and even go in to detail on his status with AEW. Then they review a fun episode of IMPACT featuring The Motor City Machine Guns regaining the Tag Team Titles. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Fol...

This week, Fumi Saito & Justin Knipper focused on the father of Japanese pro wrestling, Rikidozan. This episode covers up until 1958 in his career and on his deep impact on Japanese pro wrestling and post-war society in general. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fi...

Robert Silva is back on Pound 4 Pound. He recapped Naoya Inoue, Terence Crawford and Teofimo Lopez’s wins, did an extended Q&A session, gave his prediction on Saturday’s upcoming fight between Frank Martin and Michel Rivera, and a historical retrospective on Mills Lane. Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our ...