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WWE 2K23 Talk With Visual Concepts

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000

It's that time of year where 2K Games will be releasing the latest installment in its WWE franchise. Lynell Jinks, Bryan Williams, and Dino Zucconi come on to discuss some of the things coming in the new game, including John Cena's Showcase Mode, MyGM, and of course, WARGAMES.

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The State Of WWE And AEW In 2023

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0000

It's 2023 friends, and Mat and Chris are back from a well-deserved break. The two talk about what's been happening in WWE the past few weeks and Chris tells us about the recent AEW taping he attended in LA. The guys make some predictions about what's going to happen in the new year, and if WWE is being sold, who is buying. Also, the guys from Typical Wrestling Podcast show back up and suck the fun out of the show.

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AEW's Nyla Rose And Serpentico Yell At Each Other For An Hour

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000

AEW's Nyla Rose and Serpentico have been feuding on Twitter for months, and it all stems from a McDonald's hamburger incident. From there, t-shirts were made and mean tweets have been sent. Both wrestlers join Chris and Mat, as the Wrestle Buddies try to find common ground between the two and hope they can put their rivalry behind them, at least for the holiday season.

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The 2022 Wrestle Buddies Awards For Excellence And Silliness In Wrestling

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0000

It's that time of the year again. Chris and Mat are presenting awards for some of the best moments in wrestling this past year. We're honoring Gangrel's tweets, Shane Helms existing, bad storylines, great Wrestle Buddies guests, fake wrestlers we made up, and so much more. Will your favorites win? Find out with this very classy award show that's barely even about wrestling anymore.

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Survivor Series Wargames Predictions

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:11:50 -0000

It's time for Wargames! Well, it's still Wargames, but it's Survivor Series now. For the first time ever, the Wargames match is coming to a major WWE PLE. Chris and Mat go over the card and make some predictions. However, because it's a busy week leading up to Thanksgiving, the guys recorded this episode early, when there were only three matches officially booked, so they guess what the rest of the card will look like.

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AEW Full Gear Predictions 2022

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:37:31 -0000

With the latest AEW PPV on the horizon, Chris and Mat are going over every match from the event and deciding who is going to leave Full Gear a winner. Sadly, PredictionBot 3000 v4.0 is not available, as it malfunctioned.

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Celebrities Love WWE, But Do We Love Celebrities In WWE?

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000

In the wake of Roman Reigns vs. Logan Paul, Chris and Mat are taking a look at many of the celebrity matches that have taken place in WWE over the years. Some of them were good and some of them were pretty bad. Which ones stand out the most though?

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It's Spooky Time With AEW's Adam Cole

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0000

To celebrate everything Halloween and everything spooky, the fifth member of Wrestle Buddies, AEW's Adam Cole, has returned. This week, he, Chris, and Mat talk about some of their favorite scares in video games and some of their favorite horror movies they watched this year.

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Catching Up With All The Weirdos

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:08:10 -0000

Over the past two and a half years, Chris and Mat have had to deal with a lot of unannounced weirdos that come on the show. So this week, the duo checks in to see how they're all doing. The Wrestle Buddies give a quick update on the lives of Jumpin' Jeff Farmer, Dog Dad Lawyer, The Typical Wrestling Podcast, and Smackdown Hacker. No PredictionBot 3000 v4.0 as it is not a real person. It's a program.

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What's Next For Bray Wyatt?

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:57:14 -0000

Following Extreme Rules, Bray Wyatt has returned, and the guys are figuring out what comes next for the newest incarnation of Wyatt, who he'll fight, and whether he'll have a stable or not. Additionally, the guys are talking about their favorite horror movies from this year because it's spooky season.

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WWE Extreme Rules 2022 Predictions

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:14:49 -0000

It's time for Extreme Rules at WWE. And that means Chris and Mat are figuring out who is going to win and lose every match on the card. Additionally, PredictionBot 3000 v4.0 is back, and it has its own theories on who will come out on top in the aftermath.

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The White Rabbit, IKEA Furniture, and Extreme Rules Talk

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000

As Hurricane Ian approaches Hayner's home in Tampa, he and Mat are talking about a lot of random stuff before the Extreme Rules prediction episode. Do you want to hear about the White Rabbit? You got it. Do you want to hear about Candice LeRae coming back? You got it. Do you want to hear about IKEA for some reason? You got it.

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There's Nothing Worse Than A Papa Shango Curse

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:06:20 -0000

Back in 1992, Papa Shango and Ultimate Warrior had a feud that was very memorable for WWF/WWE fans--because it was so bad. 30 years later, the Wrestle Buddies are looking back at the feud, and Mat watched every moment from WWF Superstars, breaking down what happened and what went wrong.

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The Suite Life With Mat At AEW's All Out

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Following a fun weekend for Mat at All Out, the guys are back to discuss what Mat thought of the show, how he embarrassed himself, and the people in the suite next to his that apparently hated wrestling. Smackdown Hacker makes his triumphant return with some hot scoops about CM Punk and AEW, none of which sound real at all.

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Serpentico Is The CEO Of Snakeman Industries And Doesn't Like Nyla Rose

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0000

This week, AEW's Serpentico comes on the show to discuss his new role as CEO of Snakeman industries. Additionally, he details the history of his feud with Nyla Rose and taking photos of carpet at airports.

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WWE Clash At The Castle Predictions

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:05:55 -0000

On Saturday, September 3, WWE returns to the UK for the Clash at the Castle event. Because of this, the Wrestle Buddies are predicting the winners and losers of all the matches booked--as of August 30.

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AEW Fight Forever At GamesCom And The Future Of WWE With HHH In Charge

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:36:03 -0000

AEW's Fight Forever video game was playable at GamesCom and the guys are talking about what footage of said game looks like. Additionally, the two are discussing the future of WWE now that Paul Levesque is in charge of creative and they're making predictions with PredictionBot 3000 v4.0.

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Billy Corgan On Elevating NWA And Bringing It Into The Current Era

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0000

President of NWA, Billy Corgan AKA William Patrick Corgan comes on to talk about running the NWA and the upcoming two-night PPV NWA 74. No, we don't talk about Smashing Pumpkins, but we do discuss the weight of the NWA Championship.

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Summerslam Predictions

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:15:23 -0000

Summerslam is coming, and per usual, Mat and Chris are predicting the winners and losers of the event. However, Wrestle Buddies has a new owner, and that new owner is having his lawyer appear on the show to keep things in order... and it's Dog Dad Lawyer.

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AEW's Adam Cole Finally Opens Up... About How Much He Likes Final Fantasy

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:26:57 -0000

Adam Cole returns to talk about what video games he's currently playing and gives an update to how he's doing after AEW Forbidden Door. Mat explains why he only likes playing Gwent in Witcher 3, and Chris explains why he thinks the PlayStation 5 is an ugly console.

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Hey WWE And AEW: Your PPV Preshows Have A Serious Problem

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:54:57 -0000

This week, Mat and Chris are talking about both WWE and AEW's PPV preshows, the Kickoff Show and the Buy-In respectively. While they both provide some form of entertainment prior to a major wrestling event, they both have serious problems, and the Wrestle Buddies have a few ideas on how to improve them both.

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Money In The Bank Predictions And Forbidden Door Thoughts

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:02:03 -0000

With Money in the Bank coming up, Mat is doing predictions for all the matches on the card as of June 28. Additionally, he's discussing attending Forbidden Door at United Center in Chicago, his first live wrestling event since Wrestlemania earlier this year.

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Lots Of Alleged Vince McMahon Talk

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:17:35 -0000

Vince McMahon has stepped down because of allegations he paid hush money to an employee after sleeping with her. Chris and Mat discuss the alleged affair and what Vince stepping down actually means.

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There's Just Too Many Titles

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Chris and Mat are back, and this week, Chris takes us into his Hollywood Backlot Minute Dot Com to talk about going to an AEW Dark taping. Then, the guys discuss all the titles on AEW and WWE programming. If everyone is a champion, is anyone a champion?

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WWE Hell In A Cell Predictions

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:11:30 -0000

With Chris away for work, Mat is all alone predicting WWE's Hell in a Cell PPV. Luckily, our sophisticated AI program PredictionBot 3000 v2.0 is back and helping Mat out.

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Double Or Nothing Predictions, Chris And Mat Test Their Friendship

Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Ahead of AEW's Double or Nothing, Chris and Mat do some quick predictions of the matches--without PredictionBot's help. And then, Mat receives an interesting email from a listener claiming to be a better Wrestle Buddy than they guys are, so Chris and Mat play the Newlywed Game in order to prove they know each other. But that doesn't matter, the person who emailed them, Dog Dad Lawyer, comes on the show and ruins the episode.

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Revisiting When Nikki Bella Wished Brie Died In The Womb

Thu, 12 May 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Back in 2014, the Bella Twins broke up and Brie and Nikki were in a rivalry with each other. Chris and Mat get into why this happened, some of the in-ring segments that aired, and one of Mat's favorite vignettes: Growing Up Bella. Additionally, it's the return of Wrestlepiece Theater!

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Wrestlemania Backlash Predictions

Wed, 04 May 2022 23:48:24 -0000

It's time for WWE's latest PPV, and Chris and Mat are here to predict the winners and losers of each match. Of course, PredictionBot3000 returns, and it has some pretty out there predictions for the show--including people quitting wrestling to start a landscaping company. Additionally, Mat has some new info about the 40 For 40 club and explains the inner-workings.

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AEW's Adam Cole Still Hasn't Played Little Nemo: The Dream Master

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Adam Cole returns for pretty much the entire episode, and much like his last appearance, we're talking video games--and a little bit about his Halo gear from AEW Revolution. Cole's most recent addiction is to Elden Ring, and he talks about why he loves it so much. Of course, we also talk about the Halo TV show and Cole's favorite game growing up. No, he still hasn't played Little Nemo: The Dream Master for the NES.

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Episode 100! Let's Get Into Ready To Rumble!

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000

While the guys didn't get to record this one live, they're back together again to talk about their favorite wrestling movie, Ready to Rumble. The 2000 film was not well-received by critics, but Mat saw it in theaters--as he was a WCW fan during this time for some reason. Mat and Chris watched it together while they were in Dallas and are now prepared to discuss the best and worst moments of the movie. Also, Mat makes the story structure of this movie sound a lot smarter than it actually is.

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Wrestlemania Recovery (With WWE's Becky Lynch, AJ Styles, Naomi, Rhea Ripley, And More!)

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:10:01 -0000

Well, Wrestlemania is in the books, but before we say goodbye to wrestling comic-con for the year, Mat and Chris spoke with a number of WWE superstars during the big weekend, and now you get to listen in as we chat with Becky Lynch, AJ Styles, Naomi, Rhea Ripley, Bron Breakker, "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart, and more! No Smackadillas were consumed during the making of this episode.

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Wrestlemania 38 Night 2 Reactions

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:41:39 -0000

From a Dallas hotel, Chris and Mat are back and talking about Night 2 of Wrestlemania 38, and their experiences of seeing it live at AT&T Stadium. The Wrestle Buddies talk about every match, what they loved, what they hated, and how loud the audience was for Austin delivering another night of stunners.

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Wrestlemania 38 Night 1 Reactions

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 19:52:59 -0000

From a Dallas hotel, Chris and Mat are discussing Night 1 of Wrestlemania 38, and their experiences of seeing it live at AT&T Stadium. Unlike their last Mania outing, they got home before 3AM. The Wrestle Buddies talk about every match, what they loved, what they hated, and how loud the audience was for Cody Rhodes coming back to WWE.

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WWE's Smackadilla Ghost Kitchen Is The Worst Part Of Wrestlemania

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 02:40:08 -0000

Chris and Mat are in Dallas, Texas for Wrestlemania and on night one of the trip, they ordered food from WWE's ghost kitchen. Called Smackadillas, the food was terrible, it took two hours to be delivered, it was cold, and the journey up the mountain was just as weird as the view from the top. The guys rate each of the Smackadillas they ordered and discuss their takeaways as they record Wrestle Buddies for the first time in person.

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WWE Wrestlemania 38 Predictions

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:34:18 -0000

Wrestlemania is almost here! This week, Chris and Mat are joined by PredictionBot 3000 v2.0 to tell everyone the winners and losers of this year's Mania. And apparently, PredictionBot thinks a few murders will happen. Are we right or wrong? We won't know until the weekend of April 2 for Mania's two-day event.

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WWE's Old Syndicated Shows And Our WrestleMania Plans

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:05:00 -0000

Let's talk syndicated shows! This week, Mat and Chris look back on WWE Jakked, Shotgun Saturday Night, and argue over what is considered syndicated WWE programming. We also detail some of the big plans we have in store for Wrestlemania week in Dallas. Did you know WWE is opening a virtual restaurant? We were born for this.

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Our WWE 2K22 Review And Chris Goes To AEW Revolution

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:21:00 -0000

WWE 2K22 is out in the world and Mat and Chris can't stop playing it. Sop it's time for the official Wrestle Buddies Review. Then, breaks down the highs and lows of going to AEW shows. Yes, shockingly, there are a couple of lows. Lastly, we remember our friend (and previous Wrestle Buddies guest) Dan Auty.

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WWE 2K22 Deep Dive (With Visual Concepts Lynell Jinks And Christina Diem Pham)

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:05:00 -0000

We've waited a long time for this, but finally, WWE 2K22 is out in the world. To celebrate, we welcome Lynell Jinks And Christina Diem Pham from Visual Concepts to talk about making the game, the future of the franchise, and why, oh why, tiny child Dominic Mysterio isn't showcased. This was a really fun conversation, where we talk about the ups and downs of making a WWE game, what they wanted to accomplish with 2K22 and how we need Shockmaster DLC.

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Remember When Big Boss Man Crashed Big Show's Dad's Funeral?

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:05:00 -0000

Why not revisit one of the worst WWE feuds of all time? It's got everything! Funerals! Leather pants! The car from the Blues Brothers! We are, of course, talking about the explosion of hate between Big Boss Man and the Big Show!

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AEW Revolution 2022 Predictions

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 21:23:00 -0000

AEW Revolution is happening on Sunday, March 6, and GameSpot will be covering the show live. However, Chris will actually be at the PPV, singing "Judas" along with everyone else. Mat and Chris predict the winners and losers of every match for the evening, and then announce the creation of the Wrestle Buddies Hall of Fame, which will happen in April.

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Sell Me A House, Mordecai!

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:42:35 -0000

Chris was out most of the week covering the Star Wars hotel at Disney, and in planning of this episode, Mat wanted to do a new Gangrel Watch. However, what he found was Mordecai's retail site with quite possibly the funniest web address so far. The guys spend most of the episode talking about Mordecai's houses for sale, the wrestling toys Chris has been buying, and other random odds and ends.

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We Played WWE 2K22 MyGM Early

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0000

This March, WWE 2K22 will arrive, and one of the most anticipated aspects of the new game is the return of GM Mode as MyGM. 2K Games gave the guys an early look at the game, and they have some opinions about it. Is it everything you desire from the return of GM Mode? No. Is it a lot of fun and have high replayability? Yes.

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Elimination Chamber, The Road To Wrestlemania, And Our Big WWE 2K22 Plans

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:36:00 -0000

This week, Chris and Mat deal with Royal Rumble fallout as we head into Elimination Chamber and figure out what the heck is happening at Wrestlemania. More importantly, though, the Wrestle Buddies have some big plans for WWE 2K22 that you should definitely hear about.

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WWE Royal Rumble 2022 Predictions

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0000

It's time for the first PPV that matters of the year! On Saturday, January 29, the Royal Rumble will hit PPV and Peacock. Once again, Chris and Mat will predict the winners of each match, and they're accompanied by the improved for 2022 PredictionBot 3000. Additionally, Mat leaves during the recording and Chris goes off on some wild tangents and claims he's a WWE writer now--he's not.

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Rey Mysterio Is On The WWE 2K22 Cover, And More Video Game Talk

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0000

It's finally time for another WWE 2K game. It's been a while since the last one, and 2K Games made a few announcements, including that Rey Mysterio will be the cover star. The guy discuss the announcement, and their hopes for the upcoming game. Most of it involves playing GM Mode against each other with created wrestlers.

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The Wrestle Buddies Predict Everything That Will Happen In 2022

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:16:00 -0000

Kicking off 2022, Chris and Mat are making some bold predictions about what's going to happen in wrestling. Who is going to AEW? What's going on with WWE? In addition, Smackdown Hacker shows up to reveal what's happening with WWE behind-the-scenes--none of which sounds real by any means. This week also features the return of Typical Wrestling Podcast and Gangrel Watch.

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WWE Day One Predictions

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0000

WWE is holding its first PPV of 2022 on January 1. The new event is called Day One, and it features numerous title defenses and more. This episode was recorded on December 20, so the final card may be a bit different than what we discuss. Find out who we think will win and lose at Day One.

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Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0000

Former AEW Women's Champion Nyla Rose stops by to discuss Tag Me In, an initiative that's breaking the stigma of mental health and normalizing the conversation around it. She opens up about challenges with her own mental health, along with talking about cosplaying as Princess Toadstool while playing Among Us on Twitch. Additionally, Rose talks about working with Vicki Guerrero and the road to win the TBS Championship.

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MLW's CEO Loves Two Things: Wrestling And Pugs (With Court Bauer)

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000

With MLW arriving on Vice TV airing to national audience, Court Bauer brings decades of experience working in wrestling--including with WWE--for the 2018 relaunch of his MLW promotion. He comes on to the show to talk to Chris and Mat about an upcoming show, TV tapings, Azteca Underground, loving wrestling, pugs, the Punjabi Prison match, and Dune.

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Chucky Returns To Wrestling And Chris Is On The Road

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Chris is moving from LA to Florida, so Mat decides to surprise call him while he's on the road. The two discuss wrestlers from Alabama--because that's where Chris was at the time--and Mat has been making a lot of pizza at him. Additionally, Chucky from Child's Play appeared on a recent episode of NXT and Mat is way too giddy about it.

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Talking Wrestling And Comics (With Headlocked Comics' Michael Kingston)

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:05:00 -0000

Headlocked Comics creator Michael Kingston returns to talk about his new Kickstarter campaign for Tales From the Road Vol. 2! Mike joins Chris and Mat to chat wrestling comics, content creation, the return of conventions, and so much more! Make sure to check out the latest Headlocked Comics Kickstarter campaign!

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The Scariest Wrestlers Ever

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:05:00 -0000

This week, join Mat and Chris around the ol' Wrestle Buddies campfire for some ghost stories and discussions of the scariest wrestlers ever. From AEW's Abadon to The Undertaker, we're breaking down our favorite creepy wrestlers and what makes them so horrifying. After all, Halloween is just around the corner!

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The 2021 Tournament Of Beef Part 2 (With Keisha Hatchett)

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:30:00 -0000

This week, we welcome back third Wrestle Buddy Keisha Hatchett (TV Line) to help us crown the inaugural Tournament of Beef winner. Let's talk about the beefiest wrestler's around for 45 minutes and all get really silly together!

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The 2021 Tournament Of Beef Part 1 (With Greg Martinez-Thomas)

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:05:00 -0000

This week, GameSpot's Greg Martinez-Thomas returns to the show for the first half of the Tournament of Beef. That's right, after so much talk about beefy boys, we're determining who the beefiest boy in all of the professional wrestling world truly is. And in case you're wondering, both men and women are eligible to be named beefiest boy. Let's go to the bracket!

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WWE Extreme Rules 2021 Predictions

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:15:00 -0000

This week, Mat and Chris are joined by PredictionBot 3000 to talk about what's going to happen at WWE Extreme Rules 2021. This show is notable due to the fact that WWE has seemingly announced next to no stipulations for any of the matches we're going to see--and most of the matches are pretty underwhelming. Sounds extreme to us!

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AEW Is Making Wrestling Cool Again (With Ben Howard)

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:05:00 -0000

This week, mat and Chris are joined by GameSpot's Ben Howard--AKA the person who made Wrestle Buddies a reality. The rise of All Elite Wrestling has made Ben a wrestling fan again and we in-depth about what's working, what's not, and what's so exciting about AEW. Chris also wants you to know he absolutely does not hate AEW.

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We Watched WWE's Super Weird Vince McMahon DVD

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Class is in session! This week, Chris and Mat are learning an uncomfortable amount about WWE boss Vince McMahon. In 2006, WWE released a documentary about the man, which has since been lost to time. But we found an old copy on eBay and now we know about the time he pitched an incest storyline with his own daughter. Yeah, it's totally weird.

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AEW All Out 2021 Predictions

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0000

This week, PredictionBot 3000 and Smackdown Hacker join Mat and Chris to talk about AEW All Out 2021. We predict each match and talk about why we're so excited about the show.

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Analyzing CM Punk's And Becky Lynch's Returns

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:05:00 -0000

After a massive week in wrestling, Chris and Mat are left to figure it all out. First, we look at CM Punk's massive debut in AEW. Then, it's SummerSlam time as we analyze Becky Lynch's return--which we did not love. Finally, the Smackdown Hacker makes his long-awaited return and he has a new job. All that, plus your questions!

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WWE SummerSlam 2021 Predictions (With WWE's Nikki ASH)

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:05:00 -0000

This week, Mat and Chris are joined by none other than WWE Raw Women's Champion Niki ASH to talk about her match at SummerSlam, becoming almost a superhero, and her journey to the championship. Then, we break down the SummerSlam card and give our thoughts on every single match!

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Booking CM Punk In AEW

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:51:45 -0000

There have been plenty of rumors about CM Punk and Bryan Danielson joining AEW, and during the WWE Wines episode of the podcast, Chris and Mat discussed how they would be booked. However, that segment was cut for time, and now, it's a standalone episode. Additionally, the guys discuss wrestling's current landscape and touch upon what wrestling needs to do in order to reach new people.

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Let's Talk About Heels On Starz (With Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig)

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

On Sunday, August 15, Starz has a new drama centered around the world of wrestling called Heels. Stars of the series Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig talk to us about the upcoming show and how tough it is to train in the ring. Additionally, Chris and Mat talk about episodes of the series they've already got to see and explain why it's easily the best TV series about wrestling to date.

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WWE Wines + Wrestle Buddies = Friendship

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:05:00 -0000

We're back and we're having some drinks! This week on the show, Mat and Chris are sampling and reviewing WWE's new line of wines. No, we aren't wine snobs, but we're definitely wrestling snobs who have many thoughts about what Undertaker and Ultimate Warrior's wines should be like. Then, we take a look at the other wrestling-themes alcohol options you can buy--including Steve Austin's IPA, which Chris doesn't love.

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Let's Talk About WWE's San Diego Comic-Con Toys, You Maggots!

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:30:00 -0000

WWE and Mattel have cooked up some pretty cool exclusives for this year's San Diego Comic-Con and, of course, Chris and Mat just have to talk about them. Why? Because they're nerds. And because the Sgt. Slaughter one is so cool. We also discuss what seeing wrestling with live crowds is like after all this time.

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Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:05:00 -0000

We all love Impact Wrestling, right? Well, it didn't start so great. This week, we go back to 2002 and watch the first-ever episode of TNA Wrestling, back when it was a weekly pay preview. Get ready for bad gimmicks, so much Jeff Jarrett, and a heel R-Truth.

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Breaking Down WWE's Latest Wrestler Releases

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:05:00 -0000

WWE did another round of roster cuts with some of our favorite being released from the company. It seems only fitting that Mat and Chris (and Predictionbot 3000) talk about those who were released and spend a long time explaining the greatness of Tyler Breeze.

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GCW's Infamous Invisible Man Match (With DC Comics' Joshua Williamson)

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:05:00 -0000

This week, Chris and Mat welcome DC Comics writer Joshua Williamson (The Flash, Robin, Infinite Frontier) to talk about the best and weirdest match ever, Invisible Man vs. Invisible Stan in GCW. That's right, two invisible people. Get ready for a discussion that jumps around the entire wrestling industry, though, because all three of us have a lot to say about the best and worst wrestling around.

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WWE Hell In A Cell 2021 Predictions

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:05:00 -0000

It's time for the most devious, diabolical, destructive structure in WWE history. Who's ready for Hell in a Cell? The bright red cage is back and this week Mat and Chris have some predictions for how the show will be going down.

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The Best (And Worst) WWE Wrestles To Crossover To Movies

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:05:00 -0000

From The Rock and John Cena to Hulk Hogan and Jesse "The Body" Ventura, many pro wrestlers have attempted to transition to movies. Unfortunately, it hasn't exactly worked out for most of them. Let's take a look at the best and worst of the bunch!

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WWE's Best Worst Merchandise Ever

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:05:00 -0000

This week, we have a bit of fun with the weirdest and worst WWE merchandise of all time. From the truly strange Daniel Bryan's beard hat to a John Cena nutcracker that, honestly, looks like the kind of thing that haunts your dreams, we cover it all. We also want to buy most of it.

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AEW's Cody Rhodes Is The American Dream (With Cody Rhodes)

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:05:00 -0000

This week, AEW executive vice president and star Cody Rhodes joins us to preview his match against Anthony Ogogo at Double or Nothing. We also talk about going on the road again, resurrecting the moniker "American Dream," his proudest achievements in wrestling, and becoming a dad. AEW Double or Nothing airs live on Pay-Per-View Sunday, May 25.

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We Bought Hulk Hogan's Ultimate Grill

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:05:00 -0000

In 2006, questionable decision-maker and former mall pasta kiosk magnate Hulk Hogan released his knock-off George Foreman grill. In 2021, we bought one. This is our story.

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WWE Wrestlemania Backlash 2021 Predictions

Fri, 14 May 2021 07:05:00 -0000

Strap in, we have Wrestlemania Backlash predictions--as does Predictionbot 3000, for some reason. Can Cesaro beat Roman Reigns? We sure hope so!

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It's A Celebration! (With TVLine's Keisha Hatchett And GameSpot's Michael Rougeau)

Thu, 13 May 2021 07:05:00 -0000

This week, we celebrate one year of the podcast with returning Wrestle Buddy Keisha Hatchett, a bunch of memories, a special Gangrel Watch, and one very bizarre promo. TVLine's Keisha Hatchett (the third Wrestle Buddy) returns, and GameSpot's Michael Rougeau stops by for a very special Wresatlepiece Theatre!

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Mini: A Very Serious Debate About Cody Rhodes' Finisher

Mon, 10 May 2021 08:00:00 -0000

You've already heard about our favorite and least favorite finishing moves. Now hear what got cut--Mat and Chris arguing about whether the Crossrhodes is a good move and if it's actually just Bryan Wyatt's Sister Abigail.

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The Rise And Fall Of WWE's Hornswoggle McMahon

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:05:00 -0000

Here it is, our 52nd regular episode! That's a full year of Wrestle Buddies nonsense and we aren't slowing down anytime soon. This week, we look back on the truly bizarre WWE storyline in which Vince McMahon had an illegitimate child--and it was a leprechaun. Also, Mat and Chris go through their favorite (and least favorite) finishing moves in wrestling. Get ready to hear some serious hate for The Worm.

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Interview: AEW's Jake Hager Of The Inner Circle

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:05:00 -0000

Surprise! Instead of a full-on episode this week, we have an interview with AEW star and Inner Circle tough guy Jake Hager. Jake and Chris talk about the upcoming Blood And Guts match between The Pinnacle and the Inner Circle, plus his AEW career thus far, returning to MMA, the artistry of pro wrestling, and so much more. Enjoy! AEW's Blood And Guts airs Wednesday, May 5, on TNT.

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WWE's Latest Releases And WCW's Bad Mortal Kombat Ripoff

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:05:00 -0000

This week, we look at the talent released by WWE last week, where we think they might go next, and gush about Bo Dallas quite a bit. Then, to celebrate the release of the new Mortal Kombat movie, we look back on the time WCW ripped off Mortal Kombat. Glacier was like if Sub-Zero was a bad wrestler that superkicked everyone.

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Worst WWE Storyline Ever: Katie Vick Edition

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:05:00 -0000

Every now and then, there's a professional wrestling feud so bad that most wish it would be stricken from the records. This week, we're talking about the Katie Vick angle, in which WWE Champion Triple H revealed Kane accidentally killed his girlfriend in high school, even though it's hard to imagine Kane having a girlfriend in high school. Don't worry, this storyline gets much worse and grotesque from there. We're also joined by two guests that seem to show up whether invited or not, the Smackdown Hacker and PredictionBot 3000.

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Mini: WWE Wrestlemania 2021 Review And Results

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:16:00 -0000

We did it! We survived another two-night Wrestlemania. Wrestlemania 37 was a pretty great show, if we're being perfectly honest. The highs were so high, but there were also some lows, so let's talk about it all.

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Mini: WWE 2K22 Was Announced At Wrestlemania, Let's Talk About It

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 02:07:00 -0000

THIS IS NOT A DRILL! WWE 2K22 is real and we've seen the first footage from it. In this mini episode, Mat and Chris break down what we saw, what we didn't see, and what it all means. Plus, we recap making charcuterie boards with Bianca Belair and Drew McIntyre this week, which was legitimately the cutest thing of all time.

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WWE Wrestlemania 2021 Predictions

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:05:00 -0000

Wrestlemania week is here and we're kicking things off with a full episode of predictions. After all, the biggest show of the year is actually two shows once again and there are so many matches to dig through. What will be the best match? How good is the overall card? Why does Mat have a robot that loves wrestling? These are all things we're covering this week.

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Interview: WWE's Xavier Woods Talks Wrestlemania 37

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:05:00 -0000

We're a couple of weeks out from Wrestlemania, so it's time to sit back and enjoy some hot wrestling talk with none other than WWE superstar and one half of the Raw Tag Team Champions, Xavier Woods. The man also known as Austin Creed stops by to talk about the showcase of the immortals, UpUpDownDown, the rise of Big E on Smackdown, and so much more.

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The Future Of WWE And AEW's Video Games Looks Good (But Not As Good As Indie Wrestling's)

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:05:00 -0000

This week, Mat and Chris can see the future! Well, they can predict the future. As total wrestling video game nerds, we look ahead at the next couple of years of video game titles from WWE and AEW, as well as a couple of very exciting independent games. Did you know WrestleFest has an official sequel? It does, even if we're not sure how it's official! Plus, we blaze through a bunch of listener questions and have an intense discussion about hot dogs.

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That Time WWE Made John Cena Fight Britney Spears' Husband

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:05:00 -0000

This week we look back on the most important feud in modern pro wrestling history. We are, of course, talking about John Cena vs. K-Fed. That's right, remember when the WWE Champion fought Britney Spears' husband? It happened and we're obsessed with it. Plus we introduce a new segment. Are you ready for Pitchfest 2000?

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Mick Foley's WWE Origin Story And "Macho Man" Randy Savage's Rap Album

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:05:00 -0000

Be a man, Hogan! Because this week we're breaking down "Macho Man" Randy Savage's rap album. You haven't heard it? You're so lucky, you coward. Get ready for a lot of talk about his Hulk Hogan diss track and us doing impressions. We're also revisiting Mankind's WWE debut and the career is evolved into. Plus, we're answering your questions!

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Mini: WWE Fastlane 2021 Predictions

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:30:00 -0000

Mat and Chris are here a bit early this week to talk about WWE Fastlane, the last stop on the road to Wrestlemania (which isn't real). Who's going to win? Who's going to lose? Who's going to stall until Wrestlemania? We talk about it all in this mini-episode and will be back Thursday with a full episode.

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The Finger Poke Of Doom And Vince's Beefy Sweaty Boys

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:05:00 -0000

This week, we look back at the finger poke heard around the world. Remember when Hulk Hogan won the WCW title (again) by simply tapping on Kevin Nash? The whole thing is far weirder than you remember and we're going into detail. Then, it's WBF time as we look back at the strange history of Vince McMahon's bodybuilding venture, the World Bodybuilding Federation. From the creation of "bodystars" to the time the bodybuilders fought WWE wrestlers on an episode of Family Feud, there's a lot to dig through.

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WWE's Higher Power And WCW's Disastrous Human Torch Match

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:05:00 -0000

It was us, Austin! It was us all along! This week, we're revisiting the time Vince McMahon's most nefarious enemy was revealed to be...Vince McMahon. No, seriously. He did it because "Stone Cold" Steve Austin was a bully. We also look back on one of the weirdest and worst matches in latter-day WCW, the "Human Torch" match between Sting and Vampiro (and the Sting stuntman). No, this had nothing to do with the Fantastic Four.

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Interview: WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Shayna Baszler

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:05:00 -0000

On a special episode, WWE's Queen of Spades and one half of the Women's Tag Team Champions Shayna Baszler stops by to talk about defending the titles on NXT, wrestling in front of fans again, and her love of magic tricks.

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WWE's Road To Wrestlemania Is A Lie

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:05:00 -0000

This week, Mat and Chris have their eyes set on Wrestlemania. With the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber behind us, we take a look at what the "road to Wrestlemania" actually is and whether or not it means anything. Then, we discuss what this year's Wrestlemania weekend will be like, from WWE's offerings to a long list of independent wrestling shows scheduled around the big event. This year's Wrestlemania, like last year's, is going to be incredibly unique and we're curious as to what it will look like.

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We Smell What Young Rock Is Cooking (with Joseph Lee Anderson & TV Guide's Megan Vick)

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:05:00 -0000

This week, we welcome TV Guide senior editor Megan Vick to talk about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's new TV series Young Rock. What was The Rock's life like growing up? Turns out, it was pretty wild. Then, Young Rock star Joseph Lee Anderson stops by to talk about playing The Great One's dad Rocky Johnson and training with Chavo Guerrero. All that, plus we answer a truly important question in this special episode.

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Mini Episode: 2021 WWE Elimination Chamber Predictions, Wrestle Buddies Style

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Surprise! Who's going to walk out of the Elimination Chamber bruised but victorious? Mat and Chris are here with their predictions for WWE's next pay-per-view!

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The Most Important 2021 Wrestling Predictions For WWE, AEW, And More

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:05:00 -0000

This week, we reveal our professional wrestling predictions for 2021. Who will main event Wrestlemania? Will NXT invade Survivor Series again? Will WWE be sold? We talk about it all. Then, a new segment debuts, in which Mat and Chris celebrate the greatness of Bo Dallas and look back on one of his finest moments. Lastly, Gangrel Watch returns and we answer your questions!

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WWE's 1995 In Review: From Shawn Michaels' Rise To The Dawn Of Kama

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:05:00 -0000

This week, Mat has completed his ridiculous project of rewatching every episode of Raw and every pay-per-view WWE presented in 1995. Come along on the journey with us as he breaks down the highs, the lows, and the Man Mountain Rock. Plus, we answer your questions!

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Mini: The Royal Rumble Happened, And We Have Mild Takes

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0000

WWE's Royal Rumble has come and gone for 2021, and after a long night of coverage over at GameSpot, Mat Elfring is talking about the show with Lan Pitts--as Chris was powerbombed through a flaming table and couldn't make it to record. Hear what these two gentlemen thought about the show. Then, they talk about Danhausen because why not?

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DX Invades WCW In A Jeep With A Tube On It

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:05:00 -0000

This week, Mat and Chris are having too much fun talking about the D-Generation X "invasion" of WCW during the Attitude Era. Yes, revisionist wants you to believe they did it in a tank, but that's just not the case. Then, the Smackdown Hacker breaks into the show again to declare himself for the Royal Rumble, even though he doesn't seem to know what that entails. All that, plus your questions!

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Mini Episode: 2021 WWE Royal Rumble Predictions, Wrestle Buddies Style

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:35:00 -0000

Surprise! The Wrestle Buddies are kicking off the week with a mini-episode packed with our 2021 WWE Royal Rumble predictions. Who do we think will win the men's and women's Rumble matches? Spoilers: We don't necessarily agree.

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A Salute To "Man's Man" William Regal (With AEW's Scorpio Sky And FunHaus's James Willems)

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:05:00 -0000

This week, Mat and Chris welcome All Elite Wrestling star Scorpio Sky and Jason Willems from FunHaus to talk about their new podcast, Wrestling with the Week (Out now!), and very important topics like wrestling, video games, and a love of 90 Day Fiancé. Mat and Chris also look back at the late-'90s "Man's Man" gimmick that William Regal was saddled with for some reason. At the very least, it proved that drinking orange juice is manly.

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How The New Day Learned To Rock

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:05:00 -0000

This week, Mat and Chris head revisit SummerSlam 2005 to watch Shawn Michaels oversell every single move Hulk Hogan throws at him during their match. It's truly one of the most bizarre WWE bouts of all time and--dare we say it--Hogan's best match ever. We also take a look at The New Day's WWE debut in the new segment First Impressions. Back then, they weren't the pancake-throwing, trombone-playing meme machines you know and love now.

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Remembering AEW's Brodie Lee

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:05:00 -0000

This week, we break the normal format to talk about the late Jon Huber, who you know best as Mr. Brodie Lee in AEW and Luke Harper in WWE.

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The 2020 Wrestle Buddies Awards For Excellence And Silliness In Wrestling

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:01:00 -0000

This week, we welcome back Keisha Hatchett for the final episode of 2020. It's the Wrestle Buddies Awards! That's right, you've waited all year for it and it's finally time for the Buddiesies. We have lots of trophies to give out, so hopefully, you're ready for an award more prestigious than the Slammys and the WWE Hall of Fame put together. Oh, and Mat plays with WWF Bungeez again because he's truly committed to the bit.

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Merry Christmas From WWE's Worst Toy Ever, Severed Head Included

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 08:01:00 -0000

This week, Mat and Chris found the absolute worst toy WWE ever released, just in time for the holidays. Do you remember WWF Bungeez? It's like what if Pogs met magnets met severed heads and it's wonderfully bad. Of course, we had to buy and play with it. You're also in luck, as this episode contains the final Wrestlepiece Theatre of 2020 as the stars of GameSpot After Dark join forces with the hosts of We Enjoy Wrestling to recreate an iconic Attitude Era promo. All that, plus we answer your questions!

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SEX Sells, Imposter Kane Doesn't

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:05:00 -0000

This week, Mat takes us back to when Kane unmasked and, because he had nothing else to do, began feuding with the Attitude Era version of himself. Yes, it was weird. Then Chris spends a lot of time talking about Impact Wrestling's absolute worst faction ever, Sports Entertainment Xtreme. Yes, the acronym is SEX. Yes, Vince Russo is at fault. All that, plus we answer your questions!

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Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:05:00 -0000

This week Chris and Mat welcome AEW's Darby Allin to talk about his TNT Championship win, the first year of AEW Dynamite, and the trials and tribulations of airport security. We also head back once again to 1995 as Mat teaches us all about a wrestler near and dear to his heart. Get ready to learn a lot about the guitar-playing, tie dye-wearing Man Mountain Rock. Don't know who that is? You're not alone. All that, plus your questions!

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Johnny Gargano Loves Wheels And Disneyland (With WWE's Johnny Gargano)

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:05:00 -0000

This week, Mat and Chris welcome NXT superstar Johnny Gargano for a wide-ranging discussion that touches on everything from his feelings about wheels to the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay at Disneyland's Haunted Mansion. We also talk about wrestling if that's what you're into. Additionally, the Wrestle Buddies are happy to see Gangrel pop up in AEW, so get ready for a super-sized Gangrel Watch. All that, plus your questions!

*Note: This episode was recorded before Gargano's North American Championship loss.

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Mini: AEW Video Game Revealed

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:21:00 -0000

Hey friends! Mat and Chris are here with a mini episode to take care of some BREAKING NEWS! All Elite Wrestling has introduced its first three (yes, you're reading that right) video games to the world and the Wrestle Buddies have thoughts!

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Electing A WWF President (With Lilian Garcia)

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:05:00 -0000

This week, Chris and Mat are studying perhaps the most important president ever. We are, of course, talking about WWF President Jack Tunney! You don't remember Jack Tunney's reign of weirdness in WWF? He suspended someone for making Yo Momma jokes, for crying out loud. We also welcome former WWE ring announcer and current Chasing Glory host Lilian Garcia to the show. Lilian tells us about some of her favorite WWE memories, how hard is it to not laugh at The Rock, and her podcast being added to the free version of the WWE Network. All that, plus Mat takes us back to 1995!

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Halloween, But Make It Pro Wrestling

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 07:05:00 -0000

This week, Chris and Mat are celebrating Halloween, even though the world has tried to cancel it. We discuss our favorite wrestling-themed costumes and give some last minute ideas on how to build your own. We also figure out what the most expensive pro wrestling costume would be--and decide we want it. Elsewhere, Wrestlepiece Theater returns with some very special guest and the Smackdown Hacker hijacks the show once again, because he simply has nothing else to do. All that, plus just like NXT Halloween Havoc, we spin the wheel and make the deal.

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Grabbing A Goldberger At The WCW Nitro Grill (With Mario Rivera)

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:05:00 -0000

This week, Chris and Mat are joined by DualShockers' Mario Rivera for a riveting discussion of the WCW Nitro Grill, which was only open about a year and a half in Las Vegas. But what an amazing wonderland it was--and Mario actually went there! We also catch up with noted vampire warrior professional wrestler Gangrel with the return of Gangrel Watch. Lastly, the podcast gets hacked by none other than the Smackdown Hacker. You only thought it was Mustafa Ali. All that plus we answer your questions!

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Boy Meets Vader (With AEW's Sonny Kiss & TV Guide's Keisha Hatchett)

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 07:05:00 -0000

This week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris have plenty of company. TV Guide's Keisha Hatchett is back to talk about wrestler appearances on Boy Meets World and, of course, there are plenty of tangents. We also welcome AEW's very own "Concrete Rose," Sonny Kiss to talk about AEW Dynamite's anniversary, wrestling Cody Rhodes, and horror video games. All that, plus we answer your questions!

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WWE Niagara Falls: A Thing You Didn't Know Existed Until Right Now

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:05:00 -0000

This week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are obsessing over another of WWE's non-wrestling business ventures. Once upon a time, the company had its own tourist trap at Niagara Falls in Canada! How did this happen? What went on there? Why did it have a thrill ride called the Pile Driver? We get to the bottom of it. The Buddies also look back on Ultimate Warrior's truly puzzling appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show and learn that we're supposed to call him UW.

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Where's The AEW Video Game? (With AEW's Kenny Omega)

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 07:05:00 -0000

This week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris welcome All Elite Wrestling star and executive vice president Kenny Omega to the show. There's all kinds of stuff we need to talk about with Omega, including AEW's new line of action figures, the status of their video game, and what it will take to get everyone's favorite blow up doll wrestler signed by the company. Then, That Thom Clancy Show host Thom Clancy gets on the soapbox for two minutes of whatever he wants to talk about (plus a bunch more minutes to keep talking about it).

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WWE 2K Battlegrounds (With NXT's Tyler Breeze)

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:05:00 -0000

This week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are obsessed with WWE 2K Battlegrounds, the newest wrestling video game. It's not perfect, but it's weird and fun, so get ready for our thoughts on the followup to WWE 2K20. We also welcome NXT Tag Team Champion (and reigning Left Right Left Right Champion) Tyler Breeze to the show to talk about winning his first title in WWE, Breezango's crazy costumes, playing video games, and so much more.

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Who Was Really Behind GTV? (With Impact's Brian Myers)

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:05:00 -0000

This week on Wrestle Buddies, GameSpot's professional wrestling podcast, Mat Elfring and Chris E. Hayner welcome Impact Wrestling star Brian Myers to talk wrestling action figures, his podcast empire, and what he wants to accomplish in Impact. We also wonder how he handles watching Matt Cardona scream his way through a Figure Wrestling Federation podcast every single week. Additionally, Mat and Chris also look into the twisted history of GTV in late-'90s WWF for the latest installment of Unsolved Wrestling Mysteries.

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The Shockmaster's Fall From Grace And Playing Uno During Quarantine (With WWE's Adam Cole)

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:05:00 -0000

This week on Wrestle Buddies, GameSpot's professional wrestling podcast, we welcome WWE NXT's Adam Cole (Bay Bay) to talk about wrestling Finn Bálor, his favorite Up Up Down Down moments, and whether he's ready to dominate Smackdown or Raw. Mat and Chris also look back on the Shockmaster, a WCW gimmick that--shockingly--didn't end when he tripped over a piece of wood during his debut. Yes, the Shockmaster character kept going and, somehow, only got more weird. All that, plus we answer your questions!

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You Cannot Kill David Arquette's WCW Title Reign

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 07:05:00 -0000

This week on Wrestle Buddies, GameSpot's professional wrestling podcast, Mat Elfring and Chris E. Hayner have something very important to talk to you about. What, you wonder? It's time to remember how David Arquette (Scream) became WCW Champion in 2000 to promote his movie Ready To Rumble. Didn't see that movie? You are not alone. With the release of the new documentary You Cannot Kill David Arquette, though, it seemed like a good time tor remind you that his time in WCW wasn't nearly as bad as some will have you believe. We also have a new and very weird installment of Wrestlepiece Theatre, plus Mat and Chris answer your questions!

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WWE Goes Beyond Thunderdome

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:05:00 -0000

This week on Wrestle Buddies, GameSpot's professional wrestling podcast, Mat Elfring and Chris E. Hayner are going into the Thunderdome! That's right, WWE had moved to Orlando's Amway Center and set up it's wonderfully over-the-top new set--complete with pyro and video screens everywhere--and we're going to dig deep into it. Then, the Buddies revisit 2005 to examine the bizarre custody battle between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero. Remember when they had a ladder match to determine who was Dominik Mysterio-Guerrero's actual dad? All that, plus we answer your questions.

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Is Wrestling Fake?

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:05:00 -0000

This week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris respond to a random message from someone on the internet. Did you know wrestling is pre-determined? We're as shocked as you are. Then, Chris vacationed by cleaning out his closet and found some long-lost wrestling treasures--from old video games to lucha mask Mat bought him in Mexico. Yes, of course, we have to discuss it. All of that, plus your questions and the latest installment of Gangrel Watch!

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WWE Bet Against The House On A Casino (With Ring Of Honor's Todd Sinclair)

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 07:05:00 -0000

This week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are joined by Ring of Honor senior official Todd Sinclair, who tells us all about the life of a referee and the ridiculously important role they play--and how weird that role can get. We also examine our first unsolved wrestling mystery by looking back at the time WWE blew up Vince McMahon for two weeks. Lastly, we finally revisit the WWF Hotel and Casino. You don't remember that? That's because, unlike Pastamania, it never ended up happening. Plus we answer your questions!

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