Much Ado About Wrestling
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe show that teaches you how to appreciate the theatrical world of professional wrestling!
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#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 […]
#65 – NXT Stand & Deliver Reactions
April 09, 2021 03:50 - 28.7 MBThe scholars gives their thoughts on night 1 and 2 of NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch a Simpsons Series Finale
#64 – WrestleMania 37 Preview
April 06, 2021 02:49 - 60.1 MBThe scholars answer 37 questions about the week of wrestling that will culminate with WrestleMania 37! The scholars do a quick roundup of non-WrestleMania News Items including the dissolution of The Hurt Business, the end of the Wednesday Night War, and the shocking finale of NJPW Sakura Genesis (01:00) Next, the scholars answer 37 burning […]
#63 – Deathmatch Post Mortem
March 19, 2021 22:26 - 51.6 MBWith time to digest and reflect on the match in question, our scholars take a stab (pun intended?) at figuring out what went wrong with AEW Revolution’s Death Match, and grade the storytelling fallout. The scholars do a quick roundup of News Items including changes to the WrestleMania card, what to make of Bobby Lashley […]
#62 – Iconic Black Wrestlers
February 24, 2021 23:36 - 56.8 MBOur scholars go through the history books to highlight the best and most important black wrestlers in history, and try to make sense of the shocking WWE Championship title change. The scholars do a quick roundup of their good and bad picks from last week’s episode concerning the WrestleMania card and the AEW Women’s World […]
#61 – Prognosticating WrestleMania 37
February 12, 2021 21:02 - 42.5 MBOur scholars do their best Nostradamus impressions, and try to predict the WreslteMania 37 card and the outcome of the AEW Women’s World Title Eliminator Tournament! The scholars do a quick roundup of Bullet Club News with the arrival of Kenta in AEW. How deep do we think the working relationship is with NJPW? Listen […]
#60 – Video Games (And Royal Rumble Preview)
January 27, 2021 21:42 - 55.3 MBOur scholars blow the dust off some cartridges and discuss the history of pro wrestling video games, then preview this weekend’s Royal Rumble! The scholars do a quick roundup of news items like WWE Network moving to Peacock, Sting being booked for an AEW match, and The Undertaker’s controversial comments about the modern locker room […]
#59 – Honoring Mr. Brodie Lee
January 07, 2021 22:58 - 42.8 MBOur scholars celebrate the career of the late Mr. Brodie Lee. The scholars do a quick roundup about WrestleKingdom 15, and salivate at the potential Kota Ibushi vs. Kenny Omega match to be had for ALL the world titles down the line (02:30). Then, we dedicate the rest of the episode to the memory and […]
#58 – The Intercontinental Title
December 18, 2020 17:03 - 45.3 MBOur scholars do a rundown of the Intercontinental Title from it’s usage as a starbuilder to its reputation as the workhorse championship. The scholars do a quick news round up to talk about wrestling babies, AEW getting a demo victory over Raw, and more (02:30). Then, it’s time for a comprehensive look at the INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP. We […]
#57 – WINTER HAS COME!
December 04, 2020 04:42 - 33.8 MBOur scholars do an emergency episode to talk about Sting’s return, Kenny Omega as AEW Champion, and the Impact working relationship! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s WRITING Listen to Andrew pitch […]
#56 – Women in Wrestling
October 22, 2020 04:40 - 69.1 MBOur scholars are joined by our AEW correspondent Sensational Sarah to discuss the highs, lows, and future aspirations of women’s 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 trio does a News Round Up – going through items like the break-up […]
#55 – All Out Fall Out
September 13, 2020 20:19 - 36.9 MBTyler and Sarah give their thoughts on AEW’s All Out event, running from the highlights through the botches and predicting what comes next for the company. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out […]
#54 – SummerSlam 2020 (Plus Renee Young and Bold WWE Choices)
August 22, 2020 14:24 - 55.9 MBOur scholars answer 20 burning questions about WWE SummerSlam and NXT TakeOver XXX, and talk bold moves from WWE like the move to the Thunderdome, Raw Underground, and the plans for Retribution. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and […]
#53 – Wrestling Masks
July 30, 2020 02:52 - 51.4 MBOur scholars go through the history of wrestlers who wear masks and the artistic and economic reasons for their use inside the squared circle! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler touch on a few recent wrestling items […]
#52 – Live vs. Pre-Tape (Plus #SpeakingOut)
July 08, 2020 03:49 - 43.6 MBOur scholars address #SpeakingOut and WWE’s safety measures, then look at the risks and rewards for taping big shows and matches in advance. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler address the systemic issues of sexual abuse within […]
#51 – The Greatest Wrestling Podcast EVER!
June 17, 2020 23:56 - 54.4 MBOur scholars look at the news we’ve missed in our absence, and take the temperature on AEW as an organization one year in. To be an ally in the fight against racial intolerance in our country, we ask that you please consider donating to the funds below, and register to vote: Donate to Black Lives […]
#50 – Top Matches and Wrestlers of 2020
May 08, 2020 19:35 - 60 MBOur third annual top matches and wrestlers of the 2020 “Wrestling Calendar Year” as voted on by the fans and our hosts, are revealed! Plus, one of our lucky listeners is winning a $50 Pro Wrestling Tees Gift Card! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for […]
#49 – Future Endeavors
April 23, 2020 03:21 - 38.1 MBAfter a sad week in the world of pro wrestling, Andrew and Tyler try to make sense of the mass releases of the WWE roster, and why this happened. VOTE FOR WRESTLER AND MATCH OF THE YEAR HERE Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the […]
#48 – WrestleMania 36 Night 2 – Instant Reactions
April 06, 2020 03:53 - 32.5 MBOur boys talk about everything that just happened at night two of WrestleMania 36, from Cold-Blooded Con-chair-tos to Career Retrospective Lynch-ian Nightmares! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s other PODCASTS
#47 – WrestleMania 36 Night 1 – Instant Reactions
April 05, 2020 03:12 - 23.9 MBOur boys talk about everything that just happened at night one of WrestleMania 36, from Braun Strowman to Boneyard Matches! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Listen to Tyler’s band TURBO MANSION Check out Andrew’s other PODCASTS
#46 – WrestleMania 36 Preview
April 02, 2020 00:32 - 46.5 MBOur annual WrestleMania preview show sees our hosts go through 36 questions for WrestleMania 36 – the first two-night WrestleMania with no fans in attendance! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler debate why count-outs were 20 […]
#45 – Celebrities (Also Empty Arena Wrestling)
March 19, 2020 03:52 - 63.4 MBAfter a cold open talking about breaking WrestleMania news, Tyler and Andrew are joined by Ollie Corchado to talk about the good, bad, and ugly of celebrity involvement in pro wrestling. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Watch Olllie’s web series En Route and follow him on instagram Follow us/ leave us […]
AEW Revolution Preview
February 28, 2020 03:40 - 11.2 MBTyler runs down the exciting AEW Revolution card in this special solo preview mini-episode. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Tyler looks at this Saturday’s pay-per-view AEW REVOLUTION. He ponders who might be the exalted leader of the Dark Order, […]
#44 – Cage Match
February 21, 2020 04:37 - 47.2 MBOur scholars talk up the history of grapplers being locked inside an unforgiving steel cage! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler recap NXT TakeOver Portland, look at some rumored WrestleMania matches featuring legends like John Cena and […]
#43 – Retirement
February 06, 2020 04:52 - 41.1 MBOur scholars recount the history of retirement matches in pro wrestling, cry through some of the best legit retirement speeches, and try to tabulate how many times Terry Funk has retired. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler […]
#42 – Booker
January 22, 2020 05:01 - 50.9 MBOur scholars look at how the position of booker has changed over time, and what it means for performers like Marty Scurll to become bookers in their prime. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5020 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler recap some important […]
#41 – World Title Belts
January 10, 2020 01:29 - 48.4 MBOur scholars Tyler and Andrew look at the history of championship belts in pro wrestling history and how they’re used to build characters and advance storylines. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler start the show with a look […]
#40 – CM Punk Returns
November 19, 2019 05:16 - 50 MBOur scholars Tyler and Andrew look at the past, present, and future of the straight-edge superstar turned Fox Sports talking head, CM Punk. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler start things off by checking in on this Sunday’s […]
#39 – The Wyatt Family Halloween Spook-tacular
October 24, 2019 04:38 - 42.9 MBOur scholars Tyler and Andrew go through the history of modern wrestling’s most creepy supernatural superstar, Bray Wyatt. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler start things off by checking in on the Wednesday Night Wars, briefly chatting up […]
#38 – The Biggest Week In Wrestling
October 09, 2019 03:23 - 36.7 MBOur scholars Tyler and Andrew go through the week chronologically looking at NXT’s first two hour USA show, Smackdown’s move to Fox, and the Hell that was Hell in a Cell. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler start […]
#37 – AEW Dynamite First Hand Account
October 08, 2019 02:47 - 34.2 MBOur scholar Tyler is joined by Sensational Sarah to give their immediate thoughts after being in attendance for the inaugural taping of AEW Dynamite on TNT! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Check back on Wednesday for a second episode this […]
#36 – NXT to USA Preview
September 18, 2019 16:46 - 35.7 MBOur scholars have an emergency check-in to discuss all the things we know and don’t know about NXT’s move to the USA Network and the impending Wednesday Night War! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler preview NXT’s move […]
#35 – Re-Packaging
August 28, 2019 01:54 - 44.9 MBOur scholars go through the history of wrestlers being repackaged into new characters, with good and bad results! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler go through some news in the wrestling world, including the Seth Rollins/Becky Lynch engagement, […]
#34 – Twenty-Four Seven Rule (Plus SummerSlam preview and G1 Recap)
August 07, 2019 01:49 - 41.8 MBOur scholars unpack the history of the 24/7 rule in wrestling and all its applications, plus they look ahead to SummerSlam and the end of the G1 Climax. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Follow us/ leave us a question for the Kayfabe 5000 on TWITTER or FACEBOOK Andrew and Tyler go to the Word […]
#33 – Patriotism and Foreign Heels (with Dante Jayce)
July 10, 2019 04:24 - 52.8 MBOur scholars welcome Legendary Action Wrestling Advantage Champion, “The Ace” Dante Jayce to discuss the use of patriotism and foreign heels in wrestling. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Andrew and Tyler welcome Dante Jayce, who talks about his double life as an actor and wrestler, why botches hurt so much in […]
#32 – Top Ten Lists 2018-19 (Contest Winner and Double or Nothing)
June 03, 2019 02:42 - 60.8 MBOur scholars reveal the top ten wrestlers and matches of the year, announce the winner of our contest, and recap AEW’s Double or Nothing and Jon Moxley’s thoughts on WWE creative. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Andrew and Tyler recap what worked well and not-so-well at AEW’s Double or Nothing. Which […]
VOTE to WIN $50 to Pro Wrestling Tees!
May 20, 2019 14:44 - 1.94 MBVote today for our top ten wrestlers and matches of the year, and gain entry into our random drawing for a $50 Pro Wrestling Tees gift card! Vote for our Match and Wrestler of the Year, and enter to win a $50 Pro Wrestling Tees Gift Card! How To Win Vote here for Match of […]
#31 – Ladder Match
May 17, 2019 16:09 - 44.9 MBOur scholars recount the history of the Ladder Match in preparation for sunday’s Money In The Bank Pay-Per-View. Vote for our Match and Wrestler of the Year, and qualify to win a $50 Pro Wrestling Tees Gift Card! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Andrew and Tyler go back to Stampede Wrestling […]
#30 – Brand Split and Shakeup Shenanigans
May 03, 2019 14:11 - 73.5 MBOur scholars return from their slumber to explore why WWE created the Brand Split, and what the future looks like after a weird few weeks in the ring. Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Andrew and Tyler are back after the end of their WrestleMania Hangover, and they spend a few minutes […]
#29 – WrestleMania 35 (with Pat Stango!)
April 03, 2019 02:11 - 51.4 MBOur scholars are joined by host of How To Watch Movies The Right Way, Pat Stango, for their gigantic preview of the biggest night of wrestling of the year! Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Andrew and Tyler start off the festivities by welcoming their guest Pat Stango, who chats about his […]
#28 – The Hall of Fame
March 11, 2019 03:26 - 38.4 MBOur Scholars look at the WWE Hall of Fame, and struggle with it’s true identity being somewhere between content and a legit accomplishment. Subscribe to our show on iTunes Andrew and Tyler run down the Word Of The Day, WWE HALL OF FAME. They talk through it’s beginnings, early ceremonies, and return. They look at what […]
#27 – The Main Event
February 25, 2019 05:12 - 44.4 MBOur Scholars look at the history of Main Events and Main Eventers, but only after discussing what Roman Reigns will do on Raw, and what led Tyler’s girlfriend to get hit in the face at a recent wrestling show! Subscribe to our show on iTunes Andrew and Tyler run down the wrestling news this past week, […]
#26 – Vince McMahon
February 15, 2019 18:52 - 80.2 MBOur Scholars take a deep dive into the most important person in the history of the professional wrestling industry, WWE’s life force Vince McMahon. Subscribe to our show on iTunes Andrew and Tyler quickly discuss some potential people who might be on their way out of WWE, including Dean Ambrose. (02:00) Then, our scholars talk about […]
#25 – Royal Rumble 2019 Preview
January 25, 2019 17:28 - 45 MBOur Scholars try to suss out all the noise around this year’s highly unpredictable Royal Rumble, while revisiting last year’s escapades and being stunned at this year’s gambling odds. Subscribe to our show on iTunes Off the bat, Andrew and Tyler remember last year’s trip to the Rumble, and give advice for those attending for the […]
#24 – New Year, New Promotion
January 14, 2019 15:57 - 55.2 MBOur Scholars take a deep DEEP dive into All Elite Wrestling, looking at how the business side and creative side will shake out. They also look back at WrestleKingdom 13, and Tyler recounts a very foolish bet he made about Tye Dillinger. Subscribe to our show on iTunes Tyler and Andrew talk briefly about how much […]
#23 – TLC 2018 Preview
December 14, 2018 19:36 - 38.3 MBOur Scholars run down the card for this Sunday’s TLC pay per view, go through the up-and-down history of the TLC match, and talk about our favorite songs by the girl group TLC. Subscribe to our show on iTunes Tyler and Andrew talk briefly about the genesis of the TLC match and subsequent ppv, the lack […]
The Best of The Kayfabe 5000!
December 11, 2018 02:42 - 49.8 MBIn celebration of our first birthday here at the podcast, we present a special retrospective of our favorite feature, The Kayfabe 5000! Subscribe to our show on iTunes We jump back in from the very beginning of Tyler’s crazy invention, hearing the best questions and answers! (01:55) Then, we play our favorite version of the Kayfabe […]
#22 – Subject to Change: Survivor Series 2018
November 15, 2018 21:06 - 56.7 MBOur Scholars deal with the crazy changes to the Survivor Series card, and speculate what the future holds for Becky Lynch. Subscribe to our show on iTunes Tyler and Andrew talk briefly about the events of this week’s Raw and Smackdown, which resulted in new matches at the top of the Survivor Series card, and the term “subject to change.”(00:45) […]