The final WrestleRant Radio of 2024 features the results of the 12th-annual WWE/AEW Year in Review Awards! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau break down the best and worst of 2024 including WWE and AEW's flagship shows and where they excelled and failed creatively, what can be done to better improve the pay-per-views, the greatest feuds and moments, what stars broke out, most memorable men's and women's matches, how tag team wrestling was a major weakness for both companies, the men's and women's stars of the year, and more!

On the holiday edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau delve into their review of the return of Saturday Night's Main Event! They talk Drew McIntyre decimating Sami Zayn and McIntyre potentially rekindling his rivalry with Roman Reigns heading into WrestleMania 41, who he could face instead, Liv Morgan defending the Women's World Championship against IYO SKY and what the WrestleMania match could be for the belt, Gunther retaining his World Heavyweight Championship in a Triple Threat match, if War Raiders' World Tag Team Championship win is a sign that WWE will start prioritizing tag team wrestling again (or at least on Raw), what's next for Finn Balor, Chelsea Green becoming the inaugural Women's United States Champion, Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Championship, the future of their feud and why the post-match angle should have aired on the broadcast. ​They then discuss everything advertised so far for the first episode of Raw on Netflix including Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat, CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins and if it's meant to be one-off, Morgan vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women's World Championship, Logan Paul joining the Raw roster, and a vignette from Raw hinting at former AEW star Penta El Zero Miedo's imminent arrival in WWE. GSM and RJ then close out the episode with their on-site report of Tuesday's double taping of NXT TV at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium!

​Graham "GSM" Matthews shares some thoughts on former Ring of Honor executive Joe Koff who passed away this past week before airing his exclusive interview with JCW American Champion Caleb Konley. They discusses why you should be watching Juggalo Championship Wrestling, the audience it appeals to, his history with the company, giving it a concert feel, working with Insane Clown Posse, the promotion's plans for 2025 and beyond, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then get into rumors of Brock Lesnar potentially returning to WWE soon, why they aren't true and if he's a realistic opponent for Gunther at WrestleMania 41, WWE being "open" to an AJ Lee return and a possible match for her, Rhea Ripley re-signing with the company and her ongoing rivalry with Liv Morgan, why women's WarGames shouldn't feel forced, the looming O.G. Bloodline reunion and who would join them in WarGames, The Rock denying a Dave Meltzer report that he'll be missing 'Mania, Kevin Owens' heel turn, War Raiders returning on Raw, how Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill could make history at WrestleMania 41, and how the Intercontinental Championship rematch between Bron Breakker and Jey Uso will be handled on next Monday's Raw.

WrestleRant Radio kicks off Royal Rumble weekend with Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau reacting to the breaking news of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin reportedly being offered a big-money match deal against Roman Reigns! Could and should the marquee match come to fruition? They're also giving their full review of Raw's 30th anniversary episode on Monday night featuring the trial of Sami Zayn and why it was one of the greatest segments in Raw history, The Usos vs. The Judgment Day for the Raw Tag Team Championship, the return of The Undertaker's American Badass persona, Becky Lynch vs. Bayley in a Steel Cage match not happening as advertised, D-Generation X interacting with Imperium, and Brock Lesnar returning to cost Bobby Lashley the United States Championship (again). Plus, GSM and Mr. Marceau give their complete preview and predictions for Saturday's Royal Rumble pay-per-view! Hear their thoughts on Bray Wyatt's in-ring return against LA Knight in a Pitch Black match, Bianca Belair defending the Raw Women's Championship against Alexa Bliss, if and how Sami Zayn could factor into the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match between Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens, who will win the women's and men's Royal Rumble matches, potential surprise entrants, and more!

You know it's Royal Rumble season when Kofi Kingston returns to WrestleRant Radio! The NXT Tag Team Champion talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews about everything he's going going on, his current run on NXT and where the idea originated from, a special project he's working on and how people can contribute, his history at the Rumble and some of his greatest saves, if he practiced any of them beforehand, who helped him come up with a few of the ideas, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss Cody Rhodes officially declaring himself for the men's Royal Rumble match, what other surprises we may see instead, if the hype for Raw's upcoming 30th anniversary episode has been disappointing, if The Rock will make his presence felt during The Bloodline's acknowledgement ceremony, the shocking passing of ROH World Tag Team Champion Jay Briscoe, WarnerMedia reportedly not wanting Wednesday's Dynamite to be a tribute show for him, and other thoughts from the episode including Toni Storm and Saraya seeming turning heel.

MLW World Heavyweight Champion Alexander Hammerstone joins Graham "GSM" Matthews at the start of this week's WrestleRant Radio for an exclusive interview talking his reign so far, reflecting on his 2022, honing his skills on the mic and as an all-around performer, MLW's identity, what he sees being the biggest match he can possibly have in MLW right now, and more! From there, GSM and RJ Marceau get into what the entire wrestling world is talking about right now: the official return of Vince McMahon to WWE's Board of Directors, Stephanie McMahon's resignation, and the possibility of the promotion being sold. They discuss the Saudi Arabia rumors being overblown, wanting the best for the product, and why it's important to take a wait-and-see approach. Plus, they have plenty of thoughts on WWE and AEW both reportedly showing interest in NJPW star Jay White, the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship possibly being split up and a rumored tag title match for WrestleMania 39, the odds-on favorite to win the women's Royal Rumble, Wednesday's excellent edition of AEW Dynamite being highlighted by Adam Page vs. Jon Moxley and the return of Adam Cole.

The first WrestleRant Radio of 2023 is nothing short of newsworthy as Graham "GSM" Matthews first welcomes WWE Raw Superstar Kevin Owens for an exclusive interview! They're talking him teaming with John Cena on the final SmackDown of 2022, reflecting on his great year including facing "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at WrestleMania 38 and when he found out about it, re-signing with WWE, his new mindset, logic in WWE, if he has goals for 2023, and more! ​ From there, GSM wastes no time getting into the breaking news regarding Vince McMahon planning his comeback to WWE, as confirmed by the former company chairman himself. GSM gets into why it would be a massive step backward, his true intentions, holding them hostage ahead of their upcoming negotiations for television rights deals, bringing back George Barrios and Michelle Wilson, letters he wrote WWE, and the potential consequences this situation could have. Plus, GSM has plenty of thoughts on WWE announcing the Money in the Bank pay-per-view for London this summer, Raw's first show of the year being an uneventful one, if Cody Rhodes will announce his entry into the men's Royal Rumble match ahead of time, highlights from NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17, the debut of Mercedes Mone and if she'll indeed be Saraya's partner on AEW Dynamite next week, and a quick recap of Wednesday's excellent edition of Dynamite featuring Darby Allin regaining the AEW TNT Championship from Samoa Joe.

It's the annual WWE/AEW Year in Review Awards show! After giving their quick thoughts on the new Ric Flair documentary available on Peacock and Dragon Lee signing with WWE (and what it should mean for Triple H's talent expansion in 2023), they reveal and review what you voted for in the 2022 WWE/AEW Year in Review Awards. In this 90-plus-minute year-end special, they're talking the the best shows of the year, 2022's most shocking wrestling stories, who will break out in 2023, WWE and AEW's best signings and returns of the year, best bouts, top teams, who dominated for the men and women in each company, and more!

It's the WrestleRant Radio holiday show! Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau break down a surprisingly strong episode of Raw from Monday night including Rhea Ripley battling Akira Tozawa in intergender action, all of the focus on The Bloodline and if they're headed for a feud with The O.C., the excellent exchange between Bianca Belair and Alexa Bliss, Bronson Reed returning to WWE and why it didn't deserve the backlash it got, Bayley vs. Becky Lynch, and Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins reuniting against The Usos. Then, in their complete review of the Holiday Bash edition of AEW Dynamite, the duo discuss Ricky Starks starting a program with Chris Jericho, Match #5 in the Best-of-7 Series between The Elite and Death Triangle, Ethan Page interrupting Bryan Danielson, The Gunns beating FTR, how the debut of Swerve Strickland's new faction fell flat, and Jamie Hayter defending her AEW Women's World Championship against Hikaru Shida in a banger of a main event.

In an absolutely stacked WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau attempt to break down one of the most newsworthy weeks in wrestling all year, starting with former NXT Women's Champion Mandy Rose's shocking release from WWE on Wednesday. They discuss the circumstances surrounding the situation, double standards, what's relevant and what's not, what it all comes down to, and whether we'll see her back in WWE down the road. Sasha Banks reportedly being done with WWE and being New Japan Pro-Wrestling bound was also a hot topic this past week, as well as her rumored appearance at Wrestle Kingdom 17, if an AEW run is in the cards, and why leaving WWE will make her a bigger star in the long run. They also have plenty of thoughts on Vince McMahon possibly planning a WWE comeback and why it shouldn't happen, Triple H reportedly being "severely underwhelmed" by a handful of the people he's brought back and who's to blame, John Cena returning to SmackDown on December 30th and what he'll have in store, Matt Riddle reportedly failing a drug test for a second time, Alexa Bliss and Seth Rollins winning number one contender's matches on Monday's Raw, Bobby Lashley getting "fired," Roxanne Perez winning the NXT Women's Championship, and quick thoughts on NXT Deadline, ROH Final Battle, and the Winter Is Coming edition of Dynamite!

Ahead of WWE NXT Deadline this Saturday, NXT star Apollo Crews joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio to talk all about his upcoming opportunity at the NXT Championship against Bron Breakker, his experience so far being back on NXT, why it was the right time for it, the brand hitting the road again with Vengeance Day, why winning the title would mean more this time around than it would have years ago, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then share their thoughts on some notable names at this week's WWE tryouts, why the third hour is killing Monday Night Raw, The Usos successfully defending the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship, who will win next week's number one contender's matches and why Alexa Bliss must turn heel, AEW reportedly having nothing for Miro creatively, an update on William Regal's AEW departure and why he wants to return to WWE, the excellent verbal exchange between MJF and Ricky Starks on AEW Dynamite, two terrific title matches on the show, if FTR could be on their way out of AEW come the spring, and full previews and predictions for AEW Winter Is Coming, Ring of Honor Final Battle, and NXT Deadline!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau ring in the holiday season on WrestleRant Radio with a complete on-site report from WWE Survivor Series last Saturday! Hear their thoughts on the WarGames matches and if the match should be brought back to Survivor Series ever year, which WarGames bout was better, if Damage CTRL is officially damaged goods coming off their latest loss, mapping out the women's matches for WrestleMania 39, AJ Styles beating Finn Balor, Ronda Rousey's weak SmackDown Women's Championship match against Shotzi, Austin Theory regaining the United States Championship, and the strong storytelling in the main event. What's next for The Bloodline following their victory? The duo also discuss the endgame for Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens and if it involves a Royal Rumble win for Zayn, Owens vs. Roman Reigns reportedly happening at the Royal Rumble, where Cody Rhodes fits into all of this, if they truly believe The Rock will return in time for 'Mania, and William Regal apparently exiting AEW for WWE!

On this special Thanksgiving edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with WWE Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair! They're talking Survivor Series weekend, her journey and character development as champ, rediscovering the magic of NXT's women's division with Triple H now in charge, why this reign is her redemption story, her key to staying beloved, the possibility of turning heel again down the road and aligning with Montez Ford on screen, why a WrestleMania match with Rhea Ripley is inevitable, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau also give their complete review of AEW's Full Gear event from last weekend featuring Jack Perry's big win inside the steel cage, the return of The Elite, Saraya's first match in nearly five years, where Wardlow goes from here after losing the AEW TNT Championship to Samoa Joe, Jamie Hayter becoming the new AEW Women's World Champion, and MJF finally capturing the AEW World Championship from Jon Moxley. Plus, predictions for Saturday's Survivor Series pay-per-view, including who will win in WarGames!

After giving his quick predictions for AEW WrestleDream this Saturday featuring Bryan Danielson vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with RJ Marceau about WWE Bad Blood! In their full review of the pay-per-view, they're talking CM Punk and Drew McIntyre's excellent Hell in a Cell clash and what's next for both men, Nia Jax retaining the WWE Women's Championship against Bayley and when Tiffany Stratton might cash in her Money in the Bank briefcase, if the Damian Priest vs. Finn Balor feud is officially over, Raquel Rodriguez aligning with Liv Morgan and the unfortunately botched finish to the Women's World Championship match, the announcement of a Crown Jewel Championship, making cases for and against Gunther vs. Goldberg actually happening (and a better final opponent for Goldberg instead), Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns reigning supreme over The Bloodline, the returns of The Rock and Jimmy Uso, and the rumored Undisputed WWE Championship match for WrestleMania 41. Plus, GSM and RJ discuss the depleted women's division on Raw right now and why it's a problem WWE must address, reactions to the first two-hour Raw in over a dozen years, highlights from NXT's second episode on The CW including Tony D'Angelo becoming the new NXT North American Champion, why the brand should continue to run smaller venues, and more!

On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau have plenty of praise for the mean streak Austin Theory showed on Monday's Raw. Will it be what ultimately takes him to the next level and earns him a WrestleMania match with John Cena come the spring? Speaking of The Show of Shows, will "Stone Cold" Steve Austin end up returning to the ring at WrestleMania 39? And if so, who against? They also have updates on both the women's and men's WarGames matches, who will occupy each team, and AJ Styles vs. Finn Balor being made official for Survivor Series. The duo then discuss the likely possibility of Bron Breakker vs. Apollo Crews at Deadline, Zoey Stark's first heel promo on NXT, Alba Fyre's latest loss to Mandy Rose, a fairly flat edition of Dynamite on Wednesday, and FULL PREDICTIONS for Saturday's AEW Full Gear pay-per-view event! Who walks away with the AEW World Championship between Jon Moxley and MJF?

This week's WrestleRant Radio gives you Graham "GSM" Matthews and an on-vacation RJ Marceau reviewing last Saturday's WWE Crown Jewel pay-per-view event! Starting at the top and working their way down, hear their thoughts on Logan Paul's valiant effort against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and who would be a good opponent for him upon his return from injury, if Bray Wyatt's storyline is beginning to stall, what the future holds for Damage CTRL following Bayley's following loss to Bianca Belair, who else will join the women's WarGames match, why The Usos should beat The New Day on Friday's SmackDown, The Judgment Day being in a much better place than where they were a few months ago, Mia Yim returning to WWE to aid The O.C., who will win the World Cup and earn an Intercontinental Championship opportunity, and when the Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley feud should culminate. Plus, the duo discuss Austin Theory's failed Money in the Bank cash-in from Monday's Raw, Seth Rollins turning babyface and Wednesday's edition of Dynamite featuring Saraya officially announcing she's cleared to compete and will face Britt Baker at Full Gear, Samoa Joe randomly turning heel on Wardlow, the kickoff of the AEW World Championship Eliminator Tournament, and more.

​Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau reunite on WrestleRant Radio this week and waste no time delving into Wednesday's weird edition of AEW Dynamite, which featured three random returns and debuts. Hear their thoughts on Katsuyori Shibata emerging as Orange Cassidy's next AEW All-Atlantic Championship challenger and if it only appeals to a niche audience, why Jeff Jarrett is not needed as an on-air character, if Colt Cabana's return was solely designed to spite CM Punk, updated thoughts on Punk's rumored departure from AEW and if he could be WWE bound, who would be a better pickup for WWE between Punk and Adam Page, who from AEW would do well in WWE, Ring of Honor storylines continuing to dominate Dynamite, other issues from the show and what still needs work, and why the upcoming Eliminator Tournament is one tourney too many for AEW. Plus, hear their thoughts on Johnny Gargano's "tell-all" interview about The Miz and Dexter Lumis from Monday's Raw as well as their complete preview and predictions for Saturday's Crown Jewel pay-per-view event!

It's yet another special Friday edition of WrestleRant Radio with Graham "GSM" Matthews flying solo and airing his exclusive interview with WWE NXT Superstar Cora Jade! They're talking her clash with Roxanne Perez at NXT Halloween Havoc, debuting on Raw, her journey to WWE and the company's renewed focus on youth, growing up a fan and being a part of "wrestling Twitter", working face vs. heel, and more! From there, GSM gets into his thoughts on Halloween Havoc and the return of Dominik Dijakovic to the brand, Monday's Raw not being as bad as many claimed it to be, an update on Karl Anderson as IWGP NEVER Openweight Champion, why Candice LeRae shouldn't join Damage CTRL, if Mustafa Ali can get over with the audience, Bayley beating Bianca Belair, the return of Nikki Cross, The Elite on their way back to AEW while CM Punk is reportedly on his way out, if a WWE return is in the cards for him, what former ROH World Champion Chris Jericho could face next week, and why MJF's babyface turn will likely end up being a ruse.

​In light of WWE's cancellation of its Day 1 event on New Year's Day and rumors of more events being axed starting in 2023, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open WrestleRant Radio giving their complete predictions for the company's pay-per-view schedule next year and what it should look like. What other shows should be abolished? Which ones could make a comeback? How many international events can they run? They also have plenty of thoughts on Bray Wyatt's first promo back and where he's headed, Rey Mysterio jumping ship to SmackDown, Baron Corbin being traded to Raw in return and how a pairing with JBL can help him, the crowded United States Championship picture and if Mustafa Ali can get over, and the hot brawl between Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley. In their review of AEW's Title Tuesday edition of Dynamite, the duo discuss Death Triangle vs. Best Friends for the AEW World Trios Championship, the return of Riho, the incredible exchange between MJF and William Regal and if it will ultimately lead to a babyface turn (and why now isn't the right time for it), Adam Page's injury in the main event, and Chris Jericho re-signing for another three years. Plus, picks for NXT's Halloween Havoc event coming up this Saturday, headlined by Bron Breakker vs. Ilja Dragunov vs. JD McDonagh for the NXT Championship! Will Austin Theory cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase?!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau open up WrestleRant Radio this week with Mr. Marceau's on-site report from the "season premiere" of Friday Night SmackDown last week, including the debut of Legado del Fantasma and the return of Zelina Vega! Hear their thoughts on why Legado adding Vega into their ranks is a significant upgrade before they get into Extreme Rules. They give their top takeaways on the event, best matches of the night, the improved booking of The Judgment Day while Damage CTRL has taken a turn for the worse, what's next for Ronda Rousey and Liv Morgan, and the epic return of Bray Wyatt! Is he not coming back alone?! The duo discuss Raw's extremely eventful "season premiere" featuring a D-Generation X reunion, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows returning, Austin Theory's latest loss (and why it's bad booking), Brock Lesnar returning to target Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins winning the United States Championship, and talk of WWE bringing in more free agents. GSM also rounds out the show with his two cents Jon Moxley re-signing with AEW, Renee Paquette debuting and Wednesday's edition of AEW Dynamite, headlined by Orange Cassidy capturing his first title.

It's anniversary week on WrestleRant Radio with this coming Sunday marking nine years of the show! To celebrate, Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with WWE Raw Superstar Matt Riddle talking WWE live events, his main roster run so far, teaming with Randy Orton and if he's kept in contact with him in his absence, making an enemy out of Roman Reigns, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss the latest changes to Raw, SmackDown and NXT's commentary teams and their top takeaways, what more we can expect from the upcoming "season premieres," the latest AEW backstage altercation involving Sammy Guevara and Andrade El Idolo, a complete breakdown of Wednesday's anniversary edition of Dynamite, why it's hard to care about the Battle of the Belts specials, Jay Lethal potentially turning face, Brian Cage resurfacing, and the Jericho Appreciation Society storyline dominating the program in recent weeks. Plus, hear the duo's thoughts on Monday's Raw along with their full predictions for Saturday's Extreme Rules pay-per-view event, including whether they see Bray Wyatt finally making his highly anticipated return!

Drew McIntyre returns to WrestleRant Radio this week for an exclusive interview with Graham "GSM" Matthews talking his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match with Roman Reigns at Clash at the Castle, why he's the man to take the title, his character development in recent months, his experience working house shows and who helped him the most, his incredible journey, his positive take on part-timers in WWE, and more! ​GSM and RJ Marceau are also breaking down what was a fairly quiet week in wrestling, starting with the latest teases for "The White Rabbit" in WWE. All signs are pointing to it being Bray Wyatt, and as exciting as that is, what will Wyatt do upon his return and who will he feud with first? In their review of Raw, they discuss Damage CTRL's booking so far, a non-update on Sasha Banks and Naomi, Rey Mysterio and Seth Rollins rekindling their rivalry, why Austin Theory should be more protected, what's next for Omos, Candice LeRae's return and her potential involvement in a women's WarGames match, a possible AJ Styles and Roman Reigns rivalry looming, and Edge challenging Finn Balor to an "I Quit" match at Extreme Rules. Plus, hear their two cents on Wednesday's edition of AEW Dynamite including Chris Jericho taking aim at Ring of Honor and Saraya's lackluster first promo.

In an interview from last month's WWE live event in Springfield, MA, Kofi Kingston joins Graham "GSM" Matthews to kick off WrestleRant Radio this week to talk his experience with house shows and how they've helped him, why they were integral to the early development to The New Day, coming up on his 15-year anniversary on the main roster, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss the debut of WarGames at Survivor Series this November before breaking down Wednesday's Grand Slam edition of Dynamite! They give their overall impressions of the episode, the pros and cons of Chris Jericho winning the Ring of Honor World Championship, the power rankings reportedly being toned down, The Acclaimed finally becoming AEW World Tag Team Champions and why Swerve Strickland is destined to be a great singles heel, MJF getting the better of Wheeler Yuta on the mic, Pac defending the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Orange Cassidy, Toni Storm retaining the AEW Interim Women's World Championship, Saraya's arrival and if she can help take the women's division to the next level, how she has yet to reach her full potential, Jon Moxley beating Bryan Danielson to regain the AEW World Championship and why he shouldn't be champion in the long-term. Plus, hear their thoughts on the return of the Fight Pit for Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins at Extreme Rules and Solo Sikoa having to vacate the NXT North American Championship (and why it makes no sense).

Making his WrestleRant Radio debut this week is WWE's Mr. Money in the Bank Austin Theory! He talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews about how he's benefited from working the live events, feuding with Dolph Ziggler, getting a reaction, growing up a fan, liking having one name, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM to share their thoughts on this year's PWI 500, including Roman Reigns topping the list and Jon Moxley's odd placement. From there, they break down NXT 2.0 celebrating one year and if the brand ultimately exceeded their expectations with the new stars that were made. However, is a return to the black and gold imminent? They also have thoughts on Solo Sikoa winning the NXT North American Championship, why Edge and Rey Mysterio's rivalry with The Judgment Day needs to end, Damage CTRL cutting short Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah's reign as WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Johnny Gargano's successful in-ring Raw singles debut, and if Kevin Owens could win the Money in the Bank contract from Austin Theory. Plus, predictions for next Wednesday's Grand Slam edition of AEW Dynamite!

AEW has officially renewed its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are getting into everything it means on WrestleRant Radio! They discuss Dynamite and Collision also airing on Max along with the entire AEW library, if the company is finally profitable, pay-per-views airing on Max "at a discounted rate" in 2025 and the future of wrestling pay-per-views and streaming, insane ticket prices for upcoming WWE events, and more. GSM and RJ then share their thoughts on Bron Breakker potentially turning babyface and if it's too soon for him to be thrusted into the main event scene, Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the World Heavyweight Championship happening on next week's Raw, Ilja Dragunov out injured for six to nine months, why Bronson Reed must beat Seth Rollins after losing to Braun Strowman on Monday's Raw, Trick Williams regaining the NXT Championship on NXT's CW premiere show, and predictions for Saturday's WWE Bad Blood premium live event including which match will end up headlining!

We're in the midst of the most chaotic week in AEW history, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are breaking it all down on WrestleRant Radio. Hear their candid thoughts on CM Punk's meltdown at the All Out post-show media scrum and how it was handled, who's to blame, Punk's frustrations being a sign of something bigger going on behind the scenes in AEW, reaction to the reported backstage fight, what the consequences will be for all involved, the vacating of the AEW World Championship and the AEW World Trios Championship, a tournament being held to crown a new world champ, why it's unnecessary and who should win it. The duo also discuss the return of MJF at All Out, other standout matches from the show, Stokley Hathaway's new group, Wardlow needing a momentum boost, Malakai Black receiving his conditional release from AEW, The Acclaimed getting another tag title opportunity, praise for Clash at the Castle, the polarizing finish to the Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre, why Cody Rhodes must be the one to win the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Gunther and Sheamus battering the hell out of each other, Dominik Mysterio joining The Judgment Day, and Braun Strowman's surprise Raw return!

Before he teams up with Edge at Clash at the Castle this Saturday, WWE Raw Superstar Rey Mysterio stops by WrestleRant Radio to chat with Graham "GSM" Matthews about his A&E doc, reuniting with Edge, if a split from Dominik Mysterio is coming, if a full-on run in NXT was in the cards earlier this year, thoughts on Santos Escobar, winning the WWE Championship in 2011, his favorite match since returning to WWE in 2018, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then dive deep into all of the action coming up this weekend, starting with WWE Clash at the Castle! Hear their thoughts on whether Dominik Mysterio will turn on his father and Edge to join The Judgment Day, the finals of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament from Monday's Raw, the excellent last-minute build for Matt Riddle vs. Seth Rollins, Shayna Baszler's chances of becoming SmackDown Women's Champion, Gunther vs. Sheamus for the Intercontinental Championship, and if Roman Reigns' run as Undisputed WWE Universal Championship will finally be coming to an end at the hands of Drew McIntyre. The duo also give their complete predictions for NXT's World Collide event on Sunday afternoon (including who they see walking out as the unified champions) before breaking down the card for AEW All Out. From the ultimate winners of the AEW World Trios Championship Tournament to where Daniel Garcia's allegiance will lie to Jon Moxley and CM Punk colliding in a rematch for the AEW World Championship, they're analyzing it all.

Fresh off Edge's main event win over Damian Priest on Monday's Raw, Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with The Rated-R Superstar to kick off this week's WrestleRant Radio! They talk his A&E doc, facing Priest, his thoughts on Triple H running WWE Creative, working with The Judgment Day, turning face and making his heel run work, using the Brood entrance and music, if he's eyeing retirement, and more! RJ Marceau also returns to discuss a whole heap of AEW-related topics, starting with the most obvious elephant in the room: What the hell happened with Jon Moxley squashing CM Punk on Wednesday's Dynamite to become the AEW Undisputed World Champion? Was it a good idea or was it a swerve for the sake of a swerve? What's the main event of All Out now? They attempt to answer all of these questions while also addressing what the messy build to the upcoming pay-per-view including Eddie Kingston's apparent suspension, The Motor City Machine Guns teaming with Jay Lethal against Wardlow and FTR, Ricky Starks vs. Powerhouse Hobbs being made official, The Acclaimed getting the next AEW World Tag Team Championship opportunity, Bryan Danielson vs. Chris Jericho, an AEW Interim Women's World Champion having to be crowned in light of Thunder Rosa getting injured, and who will end up in the finals of the AEW World Trios Championship Tournament. The duo also discuss Johnny Gargano's surprise WWE return on Raw and why it was booked perfectly, if we're headed toward Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. Finn Balor and Rhea Ripley at Clash at the Castle, and Dexter Lumis kidnapping The Miz and reuniting with Indi Hartwell.

For the first time ever, two-time WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels is on WrestleRant Radio with Graham "GSM" Matthews talking about the latest A&E documentary on D-Generation X, if he'd change anything about the group's history and if it's work today, his vision for NXT 2.0, why the NXT call-up process will be more seamless going forward, building relationships with the talent, who he'd put in a modern-day DX, and more! ​ From there, GSM flies solo and has a ton to say about Hit Row's return to SmackDown last Friday night, why Theory vs. Dolph Ziggler may have headlined Monday's Raw, AJ Styles challenging Bobby Lashley for the United States Championship and why Dexter Lumis' first feud on Raw should be with The Phenomenal One, the terrific promo exchange and subsequent match between Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens, highlights from Tuesday's NXT Heatwave special including Santos Escobar's final NXT match and several familiar faces from NXT UK showing up, the latest on the future of the NXT UK brand and how it'll be evolving into NXT Europe in 2023, thoughts on Wednesday's very newsworthy edition of AEW Dynamite, why rushing into CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley for the Unified AEW World Championship next week is a bad idea and what they might be going for, news on apparent heat between CM Punk and Adam Page, and Kenny Omega's long-awaited return to the ring.

Lex Luger is on this week's WrestleRant Radio talking to Graham "GSM" Matthews his A&E documentary, his scrapped WWE Icons special from last summer, his reaction to Ric Flair's Last Match, modern-day similarities to the Monday Night Wars, using social media, some of his current favorites, and more! Plus, GSM and RJ Marceau are discussing the big return of Karrion Kross to SmackDown and how it affects the world title picture, how NXT could be affected by all the changes coming from Triple H, predictions for next Tuesday's Heatwave edition of NXT, Dexter Lumis returning to Raw, Ciampa's strong showing for the United States Championship, Kevin Owens reverting to his roots and what his ceiling will be, and who should win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament.

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are still reeling from their amazing experience in Nashville for WWE's SummerSlam weekend, but before they break it all down, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle joins GSM for an exclusive interview! They talk his doc on A&E, Vince McMahon's retirement, what life after wrestling for him looks like, if a biopic about him is in the works, wanting to manage Chad Gable, his favorite Marvel superhero, and more! From there, GSM and RJ share quick thoughts on Ric Flair's Last Match before giving their full on-site report from SummerSlam including thoughts on the WrestleMania rematch between Bianca Belair and Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Championship, Bayley returning and the debut of her new faction with Dakota Kai and IYO SKY, why the Raw women's division is on the ascent and how Sasha Banks and Naomi returning could help with SmackDown's, Logan Paul impressing once again, Edge's return, Ronda Rousey's heel turn and why it's for the best, the absolute spectacle that was Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, and what's next for The Beast following his latest loss. Plus, the duo discuss whether Monday's Raw was truly a "statement" show by WWE with Triple H now in charge of Creative, what about it felt so refreshing, Ciampa earning a United States Championship opportunity, what AEW Dynamite still needs to improve upon, and a ton of other topics.

On a super special Saturday edition of WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau report live from Nashville for SummerSlam weekend! In addition to GSM's interview with SmackDown Women's Champion Liv Morgan, they're talking everything they've been up to in Nashville, Vince McMahon retiring from WWE and Triple H taking over as the head of Creative, if and when we'll start to see true change in the company on television, what will happen with Seth Rollins and Riddle and rumors of Rollins facing someone else entirely, if Pat McAfee and Logan Paul will win their respective matches, The Judgement Day needing to beat The Mysterios and if we'll see Edge pop up, why The Street Profits could win the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship, why Liv Morgan retaining her title is a must, if we could see a double turn in Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Championship, and booking the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship main event between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns. Could Theory cash in? Regardless, who's walking out with the gold?!

Yet another WWE Hall of Famer is back on WrestleRant Radio this week, and it's none other than Goldberg! Graham "GSM" Matthews' exclusive chat with the multi-time world champion covers his episode of A&E's Biography: WWE Legends and showing a new side to himself, staying in shape and keeping busy, if he's content with closing his career the way he did against Roman Reigns, potential opponents he may want to face, thoughts on the Wardlow comparisons, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then talk the WWE product reportedly returning to a TV-14 rating soon and why it won't make a difference before reviewing Raw from Monday night. Hear their thoughts on Titus O'Neil's bizarre promo to start the show, Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Championship being made official for SummerSlam, the return of Kevin Owens, Rey Mysterio's best WWE matches ahead of his 20-year anniversary, AJ Styles being stuck in limbo, Alexa Bliss getting involved in the 24/7 Championship crap, and why Logan Paul being portrayed as a babyface will not work. During their full breakdown of Wednesday's Fyter Fest edition of AEW Dynamite, the duo discuss Brody King murdering Darby Allin, Jon Moxley's next AEW Interim World Championship challenger, Jungle Boy's return, the former Troy Donovan accepting Ricky Starks' FTW Championship open challenge, FTR's excellent promo, Eddie Kingston vs. Chris Jericho in an overbooked mess of a Barbed Wire Anywhere match, and FULL PREDICTIONS for Ring of Honor's Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view event!

For the second time this year, WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker is on WrestleRant Radio! He talks to Graham "GSM" Matthews about his episode of A&E's "Biography: WWE Legends", if he watches his work back, his WrestleMania 38 weekend experience and getting inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, thoughts on his speech and fans' criticism of it, what he meant by his "never say never" line, thoughts on Tim White's passing, and more! Afterward, GSM and RJ Marceau get into the latest surrounding the Vince McMahon scandal and if his place in WWE is truly in jeopardy before reviewing Monday's abysmal edition of WWE Raw! Hear their thoughts on Brock Lesnar's return, if Judgement Day are damaged goods, Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Championship being set up for SummerSlam, why Alexa Bliss is boring right now, and Dolph Ziggler "returning" during the main event and targeting Theory. Could this be a good use of the multi-time world champion? Plus, the duo discuss why Cora Jade betraying Roxanne Perez on Tuesday's NXT made no sense and give an overview of Wednesday's Fyter Fest edition of AEW Dynamite, featuring Swerve In Our Glory surprisingly winning the AEW World Tag Team Championship in the main event. GSM rants on how it could do a disservice to the tag team division if the follow-up isn't handled correctly.

On this patriotic edition of WrestleRant Radio, WWE SmackDown Superstar Lacey Evans joins Graham "GSM" Matthews for an exclusive interview talking preparing for Money in the Bank, returning to the ring after over a year away, if she was worried she'd be booed, wanting to inspire her daughters and other women, feeling ready to be champion finally, and more! In the remainder of the show, GSM and RJ Marceau briefly talk AEW before getting into Saturday's Money in the Bank pay-per-view including who could be behind the mysterious vignettes, Liv Morgan winning the women's Money in the Bank Ladder match and SmackDown Women's Championship, how long they expect her reign to last, Bobby Lashley becoming the new United States Champion, Bianca Belair's successful defense of the Raw Women's Championship and who her SummerSlam opponent could be, The Usos and The Street Profits stealing the show, their reaction to Theory as Mr. Money in the Bank and when he could cash in, and thoughts on Monday's Fourth of July edition of Raw and The Great American Bash edition of NXT from Tuesday.

After Graham "GSM" Matthews shares his quick thoughts on the Grand Slam edition of AEW Dynamite to start off WrestleRant Radio, he and RJ Marceau break down the announcement that SummerSlam is headed to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026! They're also sharing their first impressions on the Mr. McMahon Netflix documentary and if it's worth watching, thoughts on WWE reportedly signing The Lucha Brothers and why it isn't true just yet, SmackDown possibly expanding to three hours in January, Miro requesting his release from AEW and why the company should let go of talent they aren't using or don't have plans for, and why it feels AJ Styles is being wasted in the final months of his current contract with WWE. The duo then discuss Jey Uso becoming the new Intercontinental Champion on Monday's Raw and why it was the right call even if it ends up being short-lived, the rumored main event for Bad Blood, Dominik Mysterio to hang in a shark cage for the Women's World Championship match at the event, The New Day and the rivalry between Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed continuing to be among the bright spots of the show, and predictions for the biggest matches on NXT's CW premiere episode next Tuesday!

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are officially set to attend SummerSlam in one month from today! But before then, they have a ton to talk about on WrestleRant Radio including a recap of the first half of 2022 in the world of wrestling including the best and worst wrestlers, matches, feuds and news stories and more from WWE and AEW. They also get into John Cena celebrating 20 years in WWE on Monday's Raw and what the future holds for him. When will we see him in the ring next? And will it be against Theory? From there, they give their full preview and predictions for Saturday's Money in the Bank pay-per-view as well as The Great American Bash edition of NXT next Tuesday. Who's taking home the briefcases? And will Cameron Grimes beat Bron Breakker for the NXT Championship? Finally, they give their overall thoughts on AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door and Wednesday's Blood and Guts edition of Dynamite and if both events lived up to the hype. Plus, BREAKING NEWS on Logan Paul signing with WWE!

This week's WrestleRant Radio opens with Graham "GSM" Matthews' exclusive interview with WWE NXT star Joe Gacy! They talk him challenging Bron Breakker for the NXT Championship at NXT In Your House 2022 and their feud, his transformation from when he signed with WWE to who he's become, biggest influences on his character and in-ring style, getting "cancelled" in late 2021, and more. GSM and RJ Marceau then talk the Vince McMahon controversy and the fallout thus far, if McMahon is truly in jeopardy of stepping down as WWE's C.E.O. and Chairman for good, and his recent pointless appearances on Raw and SmackDown. They're also discussing Brock Lesnar returning on SmackDown to challenge Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at SummerSlam and how the title picture could and should be booked through WrestleMania 39, if we'll see Theory confront John Cena next Monday night on Raw, Rhea Ripley getting injured and Carmella taking her place against Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair at Money in the Bank, the return of Elias, what's next for Becky Lynch, and FULL PREDICTIONS for Sunday's AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view event!

After touching upon the latest breaking news concerning the Vince McMahon scandal and Sasha Banks reportedly receiving her release from WWE to open WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews airs his exclusive interview with now-former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Matt Cardona from before Alwayz Ready talking all about the event, his time in the NWA so far and winning the world title, enjoying his heel run right now and how it came about through GCW, how he defines success, his relationship with Vince McMahon and a text he received from him recently, the possibility of him returning to WWE and if his current character would work there, working for IMPACT, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then discuss Jeff Hardy's sad situation regarding the AEW star getting arrested again, why there's no excuse for actions and needing immediate help, his status in AEW and if he'll be back, and if it'd be in his best interest to walk away from wrestling for good. They're also talking Paige announcing her upcoming departure from WWE and if she'll wrestle again elsewhere, updates on the fields for the men's and women's Money in the Bank Ladder matches, Roman Reigns defending the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Riddle on SmackDown, Gunther capturing the Intercontinental Championship, Giovanni Vinci's NXT debut, Cameron Grimes challenging Bron Breakker for the NXT Championship at The Great American Bash, and what to expect when Elias returns to Raw to join Ezekiel next Monday night.

WWE Raw Superstar Ezekiel (you know, Elias' younger brother) is on WrestleRant Radio this week talking to Graham "GSM" Matthews about facing Kevin Owens at Hell in a Cell and their recent rivalry, his Raw run so far, Elias' whereabouts and the rest of his family tree, what he wants to accomplish in WWE, if he's aware of the rumors that he's also related to LA Knight/Max Dupri, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM to give their two cents on NXT's In Your House event and Apollo Crews' return to the brand on Tuesday night before getting into their full review of WWE's Hell in a Cell pay-per-view which was highlighted by a tremendous Triple Threat for the Raw Women's Championship, The Judgement Day taking on the trio of AJ Styles, Finn Balor and Liv Morgan, and an excellent Hell in a Cell clash between a wounded Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. When will Rhodes return from injury and what does that mean for Rollins in the meantime? Will it involve the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship even though Roman Reigns reportedly won't be at Money in the Bank? GSM and RJ tackle those questions as well as if Liv Morgan is the best bet to win this year's women's Money in the Bank Ladder match, Rhea Ripley becoming the new number one contender to the Raw Women's Championship, Finn Balor replacing Edge as the leader of The Judgement Day and why it was a dumb idea, and John Cena returning to Raw later this month and who he could face at SummerSlam if he sticks around. Plus, hear their thoughts on the Interim AEW World Championship Eliminator Series and Wardlow's lame excuse for not taking part in it, if Jon Moxley is the right choice to win the interim title, the introduction of AEW's all-new All-Atlantic Championship and why it's not necessary, and MJF being persona non grata on Wednesday's Dynamite.

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are diving deep on Double or Nothing 2022 this week on WrestleRant Radio with thoughts on what the future holds for Hookhausen, MJF nearly not showing up for his match with Wardlow and how it was booked, what's next for Wardlow, The Hardys scoring a win over The Young Bucks, Stokley Hathaway and Athena making their AEW debuts, Julia Hart officially joining The House of Black, the finals of the men's and women's Owen Hart Cups and how Ruby Soho's latest loss did her no favors, the AEW TNT Championship miss, Thunder Rosa and Serena Deeb having one of the best bouts all night, if Anarchy in the Arena was a hit or a miss, Jurassic Express shockingly retaining the AEW World Tag Team Championship, CM Punk capturing the AEW World Championship and if a heel turn is coming for Adam Page, and more. Plus, hear their full preview and predictions for NXT In Your House and WWE Hell in a Cell coming this weekend!

Ahead of AEW Double or Nothing this Sunday, Bryan Danielson joins Graham "GSM" Matthews on WrestleRant Radio to talk his involvement in the new season of Carpool Karaoke, his thoughts on CM Punk being back in wrestling, William Regal's influence on him, the formation of Blackpool Combat Club, expectations for his Anarchy in the Arena match at Double or Nothing, the status of his knee injury, his entrance music changing as a heel, who he wants to wrestle at Forbidden Door, and more! From there, GSM and RJ Marceau share their quick thoughts on Ric Flair wrestling one more match over SummerSlam weekend, Killer Kross almost wrestling on Dynamite recently and the latest update on Sasha Banks and Naomi's status with WWE before getting into their complete preview of Double or Nothing! Hear their predictions for Adam Page's AEW World Championship defense against CM Punk, Wardlow finally getting his hands on MJF, The Hardys vs. The Young Bucks, Serena Deeb challenging Thunder Rosa for the AEW World Championship, and the rest of the stacked card.

Graham "GSM" Matthews welcomes IMPACT star Eric Young to WrestleRant Radio this week for an exclusive interview! They're talking his new show "Dangle Bet Celly" on Game+, his history with hockey, returning to IMPACT and having the best run of his career, his time in WWE and thoughts on Vince McMahon, if he's a Marvel and Star Wars fan, and more! Plus, GSM and RJ Marceau have plenty of thoughts on Sasha Banks and Naomi walking out of Monday's Raw, WWE's statement on the situation, plans for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship and the division being dead in the water, their creative frustrations and if they were worth walking out over, and if they'll be back in the company. The duo also discuss MJF's current contract status with AEW and if he's WWE bound come 2024 before giving their two cents on Johnny Elite and Maki Itoh being revealed as the surprise joker entrants on Wednesday's edition of Dynamite and if they were worthy surprises.

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are giving their on-site report from WWE's WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view event in Providence on this week's WrestleRant Radio and talking how the event exceeded expectations, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins delivering another instant classic, Omos avenging his loss to Bobby Lashley and what his ceiling is, Rhea Ripley joining The Judgement Day, Ronda Rousey winning the SmackDown Women's Championship and what Charlotte Flair's upcoming absence means for the SmackDown women's division, why Madcap Moss desperately needs a repackaging, The Bloodline battling Drew McIntyre and RK-Bro in the main event and if a tag team title unification match is still in the cards. Plus, what's Roman Reigns' status heading into the summer? The duo discuss the reports regarding his upcoming absence from WWE TV and what it means for the product, plans for Hell in a Cell, what should be done with the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, and if all of this is an indictment of WWE's inability to create new stars. They also have thoughts on Alexa Bliss' return to Raw, Lacey Evans being moved to the red brand's women's division and inexplicably turning heel already, why Asuka's comedy is awful, and Wednesday's AEW Dynamite featuring the quarterfinals of the men's and women's Owen Hart Cups, an insane Anything Goes match in the main event between Darby Allin and Jeff Hardy, and more!

Dakota Kai, Malcolm Bivens, Dexter Lumis, Persia Pirotta and others are the latest to be released from WWE NXT, and Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau are breaking down each departure to open WrestleRant Radio. They also do a complete analysis of NXT 2.0 and the issues with the transition from the old guard to the new, why 90 days isn't enough to determine a newcomer's development, how the show could have benefited from a name change upon its relaunch, the one benefit of the brand's new management, Roderick Strong reportedly requesting his release, and much more. The duo then discuss Gunther's ceiling on SmackDown, what would need to happen in order for Madcap Moss to become a star, quick thoughts on Monday's Raw, who should win the men's and women's Owen Hart Cup in AEW, and full predictions for Sunday's WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view event!

It's a special Draft Day edition of WrestleRant Radio this week as Graham "GSM" Matthews gets complete coverage of the 2022 NFL Draft from RJ Marceau including thoughts on who's eligible to be picked from the Big Board, top names to keep an eye on, the order of the teams, his love for the Georgia Bulldogs and how they replenish the pot year after year, and much more. Of course, there's plenty of wrestling chatter as well as the duo discuss the celebration of Randy Orton's 20-year anniversary in WWE on Monday's Raw, the return of Asuka and if she's being groomed for a shot at the Raw Women's Championship, Becky Lynch's controversial comments regarding AEW's women's division and if there's any truth to what she said, and Mustafa Ali shockingly resurfacing on Raw as well. Did this latest run for him be better than the last, or is a departure still likely later this year?

On this week's WrestleRant Radio, Graham "GSM" Matthews chats with Donovan Dijak about debuting in MLW, why it's the right fit for him right now, the procs and cons of his time in WWE/NXT and why he's grateful for the experience, his hectic travel schedule, being back on the independent scene, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then share their thoughts on SmackDown's new theme song and WWE reportedly ending their relationship with def Rebel later this year, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu being added to Bad Blood and what it means for the Bloodline saga heading into WarGames at Survivor Series, Motor City Machine Guns signing with WWE and reporting to NXT first, and the return of Saturday Night's Main Event. Plus, in their review of Raw from Monday night, the duo discuss CM Punk cutting one of his best promos since being back in WWE, the latest on a New Day split and how it can be handled, the hot brawl between Braun Strowman and Bronson Reed, if Gunther vs. Sami Zayn for the World Heavyweight Championship could happen on Raw instead of at Bad Blood, and how the IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair barn burner was an example of what Raw should feature more of when it returns to two hours next month.

All-new SmackDown Superstar Raquel Rodriguez joins Graham "GSM" Matthews to kick off this week's WrestleRant Radio to discuss being called up to the main roster and when she found out it was happening, who knew about it ahead of time, her journey over the last several years, eventually teaming with Rhea Ripley, having her name changed, and more! GSM and RJ Marceau then reflect back on the six-year anniversary of Samoa Joe winning the NXT Championship at an NXT house show they attended before getting into how Raw has been better lately (awful weddings notwithstanding), Theory winning the United States Championship and how far he can go, Randy Orton celebrating 20 years in WWE next month and what some of his best matches are, Rhea Ripley turning heel, Bianca Belair's upcoming opponents, and Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the first time ever. They also have plenty of thoughts on Kushida leaving NXT and if more releases are soon to follow, the debut of Roxanne Perez on Tuesday's show, why Sammy Guevara turning heel was the right move and why him regaining the AEW TNT Championship was the wrong one, AEW and New Japan Pro-Wrestling announcing their first-ever joint show for June and what the main event could be, CM Punk vs. Adam Page being primed for the Double or Nothing main event, why WWE being interested in FTR is hardly surprising, Jack Evans' AEW contract not being renewed, and what's next for Darby Allin and Andrade El Idolo following their Coffin match main event.

Graham "GSM" Matthews and RJ Marceau kick off this week's WrestleRant Radio discussing their respective anniversaries of when they started watching wrestling and planning ahead for WrestleMania 39 before getting into all of the new names joining SmackDown and WWE going overboard with the name changes, if Ronda Rousey will win the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania Backlash and the possibility of her headlining with Charlotte Flair (for real this time), Roman Reigns' next challenger and how he can lose both of his world titles in the coming months. The duo also discuss what Tony Khan's latest announcement could be and his recent comments about AEW detractors being bots, how Cody Rhodes has been presented perfectly thus far, if Seth Rollins is headed for a face turn, Veer Mahaan destroying Dominik Mysterio and what the future holds for Dominik, Tommaso Ciampa making his official Raw debut, how the Ezekiel angle has exceeded expectations, Sonya Deville returning to the ring to challenge Bianca Belair for the Raw Women's Championship, why the unification of the tag titles is for the best, and a full breakdown of Wednesday's AEW Dynamite featuring Samoa Joe vs. Minoru Suzuki and the underwhelming debut of Satnam Singh.

Ahead of his anticipated induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, The Undertaker spoke with Graham "GSM" Matthews for WrestleRant Radio and their interview airs on this week's episode! They talk being inducted, why Vince McMahon made the most sense to induct him, if he ever gets the itch to return to the ring, who he sees from the current roster being the faces of the future, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM to give their overall thoughts on NXT Stand & Deliver as well as the apparent release of now-former NXT Tag Team Champion Nash Carter before reviewing both nights of WrestleMania 38 featuring a solid undercard for Night 1, the celebrities impressing, Bianca Belair besting Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Championship in a barn burner, Cody Rhodes returning and being presented as a star, Charlotte Flair retaining her SmackDown Women's Championship against Ronda Rousey, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin stepping back in the ring to take on Kevin Owens, and the ups and downs of Night 2 including a slightly underwhelming championship unification main event.