Much Ado About Wrestling
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe show that teaches you how to appreciate the theatrical world of professional wrestling!
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#109 – Moving On (WrestleMania Recap & All In Footage)
April 12, 2024 03:04 - 98.1 MBThe scholars talk the highs and lows from a huge week of professional wrestling. The Scholars take the minimum amount of time possible to talk through their feelings about Tony Khan’s decision to show backstage footage of CM Punk and Jack Perry’s fight from ALL IN. (03:15) Then, the scholars give their thoughts on WrestleMania […]
#108 – WrestleMania XL Preview
April 03, 2024 03:33 - 108 MBThe scholars answer 40 burning questions about WrestleMania XL! The Scholars rundown the entire WrestleMania week by answering 40 questions in a marathon recording sesh! But first, Andrew talks to Tyler a bit about WWE Next Gen on RokuTV. (05:00) First, they look at the CM Punk- Ariel Helwani interview, contemplate the place of the […]
#107 – Showtime For The Last Time
March 09, 2024 01:55 - 107 MBThe scholars react to AEW Revolution, then recount the unique and enduring career of Sting! The Scholars talk about how life is getting in the way of their wrestling fandom, and preview what the pod’s WrestleMania schedule will be like. (00:35) Then the scholars recap AEW Revolution, including talking about Tyler’s attendance at the event, […]
#106 – Prognosticating WrestleMania XL
February 02, 2024 03:51 - 85.1 MBThe scholars react to all the shocking Vince and WWE news from last week, plus they do their annual prediction of the WrestleMania card. The Scholars quickly hit on all the news from the past week, including the good (Royal Rumble), the interesting (Raw to Netflix), and the truly awful (Vince). (03:48) Then the scholars […]
#105 – At The Movies
January 10, 2024 22:21 - 92 MBThe scholars give their review of The Iron Claw, and talk about the weird history of Wrestling-Centric films and why the quality is all over the place. The Scholars preview their Iron Claw talk, then chat about the prediction that Amazon will win the TV rights to Monday Night Raw, and what it would mean […]
#104 – New Year’s Wrestle-utions
January 05, 2024 03:26 - 92.2 MBThe scholars recap what’s been a busy wrestling schedule around the winter holidays, and then create hypothetical “new year’s wrestle-utions” The Scholars talk about AEW Worlds End, New Japan’s WrestleKingdom 18, and the New Year’s Revolution edition of SmackDown leading to the Royal Rumble. They talk about why PPV quality might be more important for […]
#103 – Hell Freezes Over
November 28, 2023 05:26 - 96.8 MBThe scholars answer 10 burning questions about CM Punk’s return to WWE, and then look at the historical importance of Networks in wrestling. The Scholars talk about CM Punk returning to a WWE Ring and all the messy questions that come with it. Questions like, who should he feud with? How was it kept a […]
#102 – What’s In a Name?
October 12, 2023 03:57 - 96.4 MBThe scholars run-down Edge becoming Adam Copeland, Brian Pillman Jr. becoming Lexis King, and more history of Ring Names and Trademarks! The Scholars talk about the upcoming wrestling films The Iron Claw and Cassandro, before delving into some book club picks. Then they talk about Adam Copeland joining AEW, and Brian Pillman Jr. becoming Lexis […]
#101 – FINALLY…
September 18, 2023 23:35 - 73 MBThe scholars run-down recent wrasslin news like CM Punk’s AEW Departure, The Rock’s WWE return, and more! The Scholars dedicate the entire show to recapping 6 newsworthy events in the past few weeks as the Squared Circle turned. They start with the passing of Terry Funk and Windham Rotunda, touching on their legacies (2:48). Then […]
#100 – All In & Bold Predictions
August 22, 2023 18:17 - 87 MBThe scholars return from Summer vacation to preview AEW All In from Wembley, and do their annual bold predictions The Scholars talk about what they’ve learned after doing 100 episodes of the podcast. Then they preview AEW All In 2023. They talk about what the vibe of the show will be, how to make All […]
#99 – 2023 Top Ten Lists
May 23, 2023 02:41 - 79.7 MBThe scholars count down their top ten wrestlers and matches of the year lists. The Scholars start off by giving their thoughts about the upcoming announcement of the location of the first AEW Collision, eulogizing the late Superstar Billy Graham, discussing Seth Rollins being cast in the MCU, and the upcoming Double or Nothing and […]
Vote for Match & Wrestler of 2023
May 05, 2023 01:43 - 6.89 MBIt’s that time of year again to vote for the 6th annual Much Ado About Wrestling Top 10 Matches and Wrestlers of the Year Lists!!! Voting is open now through May 12th. By voting for each respective list, you gain one entry to our random draw for a $50 Pro Wrestling Tee’s gift card!!! *Must […]
#98 – AEW Brand Split?
April 19, 2023 02:03 - 89.9 MBThe Scholars speculate about the rumored return of CM Punk, addition of a Saturday AEW show, and roster split. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK The scholars start things off with a News Round-up, focusing specifically on the […]
#97 – Instant Reactions WrestleMania 39
April 03, 2023 05:39 - 52 MBThe Scholars react to one of the best WrestleManias of all time, but question the direction of the Bloodline storyline after the main event. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Hot off the presses, the Scholars give their […]
#96 – 39 questions for WrestleMania 39
March 31, 2023 02:57 - 114 MBThe Scholars are ready to celebrate the best week of the year for wrestling fans by answering 39 burning questions about WrestleMania 39! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK The Scholars run through everything we can expect during […]
#95 – Prognosticating WrestleMania 39
February 17, 2023 05:23 - 95.5 MBAn annual tradition at the pod, the scholars attempt to predict all 14 matches on the card 44 days out from WrestleMania 39! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK The Scholars get things started by recapping the highs […]
#94 – Go-Home Show (& Royal Rumble Preview)
January 27, 2023 04:33 - 89.6 MBThe Scholars talk about the penultimate joys of the pro wrestling Go-Home show! Then they preview this weekend’s Royal Rumble! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher or Spotify Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK The Scholars get things started by recapping the fantastic Raw segment The […]
#93 – Vince Returns
January 12, 2023 03:01 - 72.7 MBThe Scholars break down the insane week since Vince McMahon returned to the executive board of WWE Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK The Scholars list all the events that have happened since Vince announced his return to the WWE […]
#92 – Tag Teams
December 16, 2022 18:04 - 111 MBThe Scholars discuss the history and logic of Tag Team Wrestling Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK The Scholars welcome us with some life updates including Andrew’s current very real strike going on. Then they recap a few recent wrestling […]
#91 – Full Gear 2022 Recap
November 23, 2022 18:00 - 61.1 MBTyler shows his “Ironman” abilities by doing a full solo review of AEW Full Gear 2022 Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Tyler welcomes the audience by giving an update on our future legal episode, and then running down the […]
#90 – AEW’s Bad Summer
October 08, 2022 20:32 - 85 MBThe scholars regroup to discuss the lackluster summer inside and outside the ring for AEW. The scholars start things off by looking at the life and career of the recently departed Antonio Inoki. They dig a little deeper into the life of the man they both mostly knew as the creator of New Japan Pro […]
#89 – Ric Flair’s Last Match
August 12, 2022 03:57 - 115 MBThe scholars react to Ric Flair’s Last Match, both the event and the match – and look at the lengthy career and complicated legacy of the Nature Boy. WOO!!! Before diving into the meat of the episode, the scholars react to SummerSlam, focusing on the Last Man Standing match between Roman and Brock, and the […]
#88 – Vince Retires
July 23, 2022 00:14 - 89.3 MBThe scholars react to the most shocking wrestling news in their lifetime; the retirement of Vince McMahon Vince McMahon has retired from the world of pro wrestling. The Scholars discuss this bombshell, how it is likely prompted by the misconduct allegations and potential further news to come, what might change in how WWE looks and […]
#87 – Worked Shoot
June 22, 2022 22:47 - 73.6 MBThe scholars return to the podcast with a plethora of big wrestling news waiting for them, plus they dive into the history of Worked Shoots! The Scholars react to the potential changes in WWE following the Vince McMahon hush money scandal (and preview an upcoming episode all about the legal implications). (01:00). Then, the scholars […]
#86 – 2022 Top Ten Lists
May 20, 2022 04:44 - 108 MBThe scholars reveal the results of our annual top ten wrestlers and matches of the year lists, plus they discuss Sasha Banks and Naomi’s walkout on Raw. The Scholars start things by reacting in real time to the news of Stephanie McMahon stepping away from her role in WWE. Then they talk about the biggest […]
World Title Unification Madness: THE FINALS
April 24, 2022 18:57And then, there were two… Time to settle this bracket and determine for all time who is the greatest WWE World Champion ever! The Final Four matches saw some hotly contested bouts, and left us with an intriguing revisiting of one of the most important rivalries to the timeline of WWE’s progression between eras. It […]
#85 – Bold Predictions
April 22, 2022 20:40 - 74.2 MBThe Scholars provide bold predictions for the year to come in pro wrestling, and discuss the Forbidden Door AEW/NJPW SuperShow! The Scholars talk about who they are voting for in the finals of our Title Unification Madness bracket. Then they also remind the listeners to also vote for our annual Top 10 Matches and Wrestlers […]
World Title Unification Madness: Final Four
April 14, 2022 23:53 - 3.55 MBSo many fights, so many hall of fame matches, have led us to this: The FINAL FOUR to determine who is the greatest WWE World Champion of All Time!!! There was such an even balance going into the elite 8 of eras and seeds, but things narrowed considerably going to the final 4. We’re left […]
World Title Unification Madness: Elite 8
April 10, 2022 02:52 - 6.48 MBAnd then there were 8. It wasn’t easy. In fact, this round saw two matches decided by less than 1% of the vote – which is saying something, with over 4,000 votes cast. Those who remain are a class that lives up to the moniker of the round; Elite. Half of the 8 are WWE […]
#84 – WrestleMania 38 reactions
April 04, 2022 04:58 - 44.4 MBThe scholars gives their thoughts on night 1 and 2 of WWE WrestleMania 38! The Scholars talk all things WrestleMania 38 from Stone Cold, to Cody Rhodes, to (checks notes) Wee-Man body slamming Sami Zayn? Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on […]
#83 – WrestleMania 38 Preview
April 01, 2022 02:12 - 85.2 MBThe Scholars answer 38 burning questions about WrestleMania 38 The Scholars talk about the Sweet 16 of the Title Unification Madness bracket. We need YOU, the listeners, to vote for who you think are the best WWE World Champions of all time. Plus, enter for a chance to win a $50 Pro Wrestling Tees gift […]
World Title Unification Madness: (Too) SWEET 16
March 31, 2022 20:16 - 20 MBWrestleMania week has arrived. On Sunday night, the WWE Universal and WWE Championship titles will merge into one World Title when Roman Reigns goes up against Brock Lesnar – their 3rd (and final?) WrestleMania main event as competitors. But I think we can all agree, what really matters in the mind of pro wrestling fans […]
World Title Unification Madness: Round 2
March 24, 2022 23:15 - 8.68 MBAs we inch closer to the showdown between Roman and Brock at Mania to unify WWE’s world titles, we also move to the second round of what is really important when it comes to the identity of the one true world champ – our Title Unification Madness Bracket! The first round was very chalky, but […]
#82 – Scott Hall and News Round-Up
March 16, 2022 01:03 - 64.9 MBThe Scholars react to the death of Scott Hall, and do quick hits on the various news across WWE and AEW since our last recording The Scholars hype the new Title Unification Madness bracket. We need YOU, the listeners, to vote for who you think are the best WWE World Champions of all time. Plus, […]
#81 – Cody Leaves AEW
February 18, 2022 17:16 - 82.3 MBThe Scholars react to the shocking news that one of the main people behind AEW’s creation, Cody Rhodes, is leaving the company The Scholars quickly look at the other big rumor that was around the watercooler this week, the potential return of Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania. They talk about how much he has […]
#80 – Prognosticating WrestleMania 38
February 03, 2022 15:52 - 102 MBAn annual tradition, the scholars take this time post-Royal Rumble to predict all 14 matches on the WrestleMania 38 card! The Scholars run down all the action from the Royal Rumble. They discuss why the women’s rumble worked better than the men’s rumble. They talk about the focus of the entire event on building one […]
#79 – The Forbidden Door
January 21, 2022 05:54 - 91.2 MBThe Scholars talk about the history of cross promotion with the news of WWE being the latest game in town to open the “Forbidden Door” The Scholars talk the unfortunate fiasco with the renaming of WALTER to Gunther and if they think WWE knew what they were doing in making references to a Nazi commander […]
#78 – Time Limit Draw
January 05, 2022 18:14 - 68 MBThe Scholars get pumped for Hangman vs. Danielson 2 by looking at the history of time limit draws, iron man matches, and curfew limits! The Scholars spend the first half of the show running down all the wrestling supercards that existed in the New Years week. They gush about the very bloody hardcore match between […]
#77 – Hardcore Wrestling
December 07, 2021 01:54 - 54.8 MBThe Scholars get Extreeeeeeeme, by diving head first (through a flaming table) into the history of pro wrestling’s most notorious and violent style. The Scholars spend a little time with the wrestling news, like Hangman Page’s AEW World Championship victory and upcoming defense against Bryan Danielson, WWE getting into the world of collegiate athletics through […]
#76 – Full Gear 2021 Preview
November 08, 2021 23:20 - 41.6 MBThe Scholars run down the card for Saturday’s AEW Full Gear PPV, and look the growing free agency landscape in the wake of WWE and ROH releases. The Scholars spend a little time looking at the news of a hiatus from Ring of Honor and what the chances are of this being the end for […]
#75 – Bryan Danielson
October 22, 2021 21:42 - 69.6 MBThe Scholars do a deep dive on the career of one of the greatest technical wrestlers of all time, the American Dragon, Bryan Danielson. The Scholars spend a little time talking about WWE Crown Jewel, focusing on what’s next for the new King and Queen of the Ring. Then Andrew shares his experience attending AEW […]
#74 – ALL Out Fallout and Grand Slam
September 21, 2021 04:09 - 39.5 MBThe Scholars digest the storytelling and economical successes of All Out 2021, and preview what to expect from Grand Slam The Scholars spend a little time talking about WWE, focusing on the positive and morale-boosting WWE Championship win for Big E, and the less inspiring supposed plans WWE had in store for Adam Cole (1:00) […]
#73 – CM Punk Returns (For Real)
August 25, 2021 02:26 - 48 MBThe Scholars review the most important weekend of the pro wrestling summer, touching on CM Punk, Becky Lynch, Brock Lesnar, Adam Cole, and more! The Scholars start on Friday night, talking about CM Punk’s return to the ring on AEW Rampage. They discuss the decision to not protect the surprise, Punk not saying the letters […]
#72 – John Cena
August 05, 2021 00:45 - 71.2 MBTo celebrate his return to wrestling, the Scholars look at the career of the Doctor of Thuganomics himself, John Cena. The Scholars start with some news items. Why was Dominos at the forefront of the wrestling conversation last week? Should wrestling fans be allowed to throw trash at heel performers? Should we have seen the […]
#71 – Rumors, Returns, and Call Ups
July 30, 2021 02:29 - 49.3 MBThe scholars celebrate the wild re-start of wrestling in front of fans by running down which wrestlers have changed brands, and which are heavily rumored to be doing so soon! The Scholars start things by running down the highlights from Money in the Bank, and the past few episodes of Dynamite, Raw, and Smackdown – […]
#70 – HOUSE SHOWS
July 15, 2021 01:28 - 49.2 MBIn honor of the end of the pandemic era in wrestling, the scholars look at the history and purpose of House Shows. The Scholars start things by remembering the life of Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff, and looking at the possible directions for WWE and AEW creatively now that they’re back on the road (01:00) Then, […]
#69 – RELEASES PART 3
June 08, 2021 03:32 - 46.4 MBThe scholars look at the possible reasons behind this unexpected third round of WWE releases, plus they review AEW’s Double or Nothing The Scholars start things by looking at the situations of the six recently released WWE superstars, and address the rumors that Vince McMahon is preparing to sell the company. But, to what end? […]
#68 – 2021 Top ten lists
May 21, 2021 04:01 - 73.9 MBThe scholars reveal the results of our annual top ten wrestlers and matches of the year lists, plus they get a visit from their AEW correspondent Sarah! The Scholars start things by running down some news items like Daniel Bryan the free agent, the NXT releases, AEW’s move to TBS, and the death of New […]
#67 – 2021 bold predictions
April 23, 2021 05:08 - 48.5 MBThe scholars explore the recent round of WWE releases, and make increasingly bold predictions about the next year in wrestling Stop! Before you do anything else, go vote for Match and Wrestler of the year so that you have a chance at winning a $50 Pro Wrestling Tee’s Gift Card!!! The Scholars start things off […]
#66 – WrestleMania 37 reactions
April 12, 2021 04:27 - 28.4 MBThe scholars gives their thoughts on night 1 and 2 of WWE WrestleMania 37! The Scholars talk all things WrestleMania 37 from the rain delay, through Bad Bunny and Bianca Bel Air, finishing with The Head of the Table! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for […]