Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club – Details, episodes & analysis

It's somehow been 6 years since AEW opened its doors, which means its time to chronicle the company's dramatic rise in book form. And there's no better man to do it than Keith Elliot Greenberg, author of This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling. It's full of photos and stories that document how Tony Khan and a handful of truly elite wrestlers formed the first viable alternative to WWE in decades. Join us as we chat with Keith about this unique opportunity and debate what the future might hold for All Elite Wrestling.

I don't think anyone expected Braun Strowman to go from "pro wrestling goliath" to "food show host," but here we are! Strowman's new USA show, Everything on the Menu With Braun Strowman, has been a surprise hit for the beefy former WWE star and may end up being a solid second career. But is it any good? And are the tie-ins with wrestling even remotely organic? Join us as we follow Braun around Washington, DC, as he attempts to eat the whole dang menu.

It's true; my boy Terry has passed away. Hulk Hogan was pro wrestling's first megastar and arguably its most controversial; he couldn't give up the spotlight and loved to lie, the quintessential carny until the day he died. We've talked about him for hours and hours on this show, and we're gonna do it one more time. Join us as we discuss the life and legacy of the Hulkster.

Just when you thought WWE was finally finished glorifying its Ruthless Aggression Era, now there's a season 2! We previously covered all things Ruthless Aggression when the first season of the docuseries debuted more than 2 years ago, and with big topics like John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and Evolution already addressed, us viewers are left with scraps. Are "Hollywood Rock," the return of Shawn Michaels, and the creation of the Elimination Chamber enough to justify additional episodes? How much more meat is left on the proverbial Ruthless Aggression bone?

Tony Schiavone's comic book has arrived! Butts in Seats is the story of the voice of WCW and AEW as he travels from pro wrestling fame to obscurity and back again. Does Tony's story work in the graphic novel format? Can he recapture the magic after telling many of these same tales on What Happened When with Conrad Thompson? Join us as we crack open the life and times of Tony Schiavone.

For years, the feud between "Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega (featuring The Young Bucks) has captivated wrestling fans and helped AEW become a legit first-tier wrestling company. To commemorate the feud's finale at Full Gear 2021, a YouTube channel called Outside Interference documented every major twist and turn in a series called "The Good, the Bad, and the Elite." And surprisingly, it's pretty good! Did this series reignite our faith in YouTube wrestling content? And now that Page/Omega is complete, how did their rivalry shape All Elite Wrestling?

What's it like to try out for AEW? Indie wrestler Leroy Patterson knows all about it; the Freakshow Wrestling alum had a match on AEW Dark in December 2021 and recently came by the Awesome Truth studios to chat about this unique opportunity. What was it like to take on the Dark Order? How does it feel to pop Tony Khan during your debut? Join us for some unparalleled insights into the All Elite Wrestling backstage experience.

We're kicking off 2022 by revisiting one of the greatest matches in WrestleMania history: Kurt Angle versus Shawn Michaels. The terrific WWE Untold series covered this beloved showdown a few years ago, so we watched both the doc and the match to see if it's worthy of such legendary status. Spoiler: it really is. Join us as we break down the backstory behind this classic Mania battle.

Well, it's the holidays! And to celebrate, we are revisiting the final episode of Paul Wight's The Big Show Show on Netflix, entitled "The Big Christmas." Did Big Show's sitcom end up on the naughty or the nice list? Is Show a true TV leading man? We've invited friend of the show (and Big Show expert) Matt Reis back on to determine if this Christmas special belongs in the pantheon of holiday classics.

The most anticipated wrestling book of 2021 is here! Our apologies to Drew McIntyre and the Young Bucks, but the tale of Jon Moxley is the one fans have been waiting to hear. From the Cincinnati indies to wrestling as Dean Ambrose in the Shield and finally finding peace in his career at AEW, this autobiography provides a truly unique look into what makes the deathmatch-loving wildman tick. And of course, there are enough Vince McMahon and Triple H anecdotes to satisfy even the hungriest dirtsheet fans. Join us as we talk all things MOX.