Notsam Wrestling
396 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.9K ratingsProfessional Broadcaster Sam Roberts talks to wrestlers and media personalities about their common love of all things pro wrestling, and gives his take on current day Sports Entertainment.
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Episodes
SRW 183 - Brian Koppelman's Bruno Sammartino Memories
April 26, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourBrian Koppelman, Billions creator, joins Sam to talk about the story of Bruno Sammartino, and his memories of Bruno as a fan. Sam welcomes SiriusXM's Dave Lagrecca to help breakdown The Greatest Royal Rumble in The State of Wrestling. Get $20 off your first purchase from Seat Geek, by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering promo code "SAM" To Get Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Ad Free, and the exclusive "Captive Audience" biweekly watch a long show, subscribe to Stitcher Premium...
SRW 182 - Aleister Black AND Adam Cole
April 19, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourAleister Black and Adam Cole talk to Sam from Wrestlemania Media Row before Takeover about their journeys, changing in the WWE, becoming "superstars," and more. Sam reacts to Rusev's casket match, and the Superstar Shakeup, in The State of Wrestling. Get $20 off your first purchase from Seat Geek, by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering promo code "SAM" To Get Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Ad Free, and the exclusive "Captive Audience" biweekly watch a long show, subscribe ...
2018 Superstar Shake Up - BONUS SHOW
April 13, 2018 20:41 - 53 minutesSam breaks down who he would move from Raw to Smackdown Live this year, and vice versa, how he would have them introduced, and what they could do on their new brand. To Get Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Ad Free, and the exclusive "Captive Audience" biweekly watch a long show, subscribe to Stitcher Premium at http://stitcher.com/notsam See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 181 - Paul Heyman AND Braun Strowman
April 12, 2018 07:00 - 2 hoursPaul Heyman and Braun Strowman talk to Sam from Wrestlemania Media Row about their WWE careers, where they are going, spots at wrestlemania, and Brock Lesnar's future. Sam talks about his experience in New Orleans, and in an extended State of Wrestling does a full break down of Takeover, Wrestlemania, Raw, and Smackdown. Get $20 off your first purchase from Seat Geek, by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering promo code "SAM" To Get Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Ad Free, and...
SRW 180 - Dan Soder
April 05, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourDan Soder and Sam talk about the build to Wrestlemania 34, and favorite and important moments from previous Wrestlemanias. Sam breaks down where he would put every match on the Wrestlemania 34 card, and what he'd have happen in them. Get $20 off your first purchase from Seat Geek, by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering promo code "SAM" To Get Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Ad Free, and the exclusive "Captive Audience" biweekly watch a long show, subscribe to Stitcher Premi...
SRW 179 - NWA Champion Nick Aldis & Austin Idol
March 29, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourNick Aldis, with Austin Idol, talks to Sam about the new NWA, defending the title, being married to a WWE Superstar, not going to WWE, and All In. Sam goes over his top 5 stories in The State of Wrestling 5) NJPW Strong Style Evolved 4) Ronda Rousey's TV Interviews 3) Wrestlemania injuries 2) New Wrestlemania matches 1) The Rock at Wrestlemania? Get $20 off your first purchase from Seat Geek, by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering promo code "SAM" To Get Sam Rober...
SRW 178 - Roman Reigns
March 22, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourRoman Reigns talks to Sam about the build to Wrestlemania with Brock Lesnar, working with Vince McMahon, his steroid accusations, The Greatest Royal Rumble, and more. Sam goes over his top 5 stories in The State of Wrestling 5) WWE at MSG 3/16/18 4) Ronda Rousey not on TV 3) Mark Henry in the Hall of Fame 2) The Ultimate Deletion 1) Daniel Bryan is back Get $20 off your first purchase from Seat Geek, by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering promo code "SAM" To Get Sam ...
SRW 177 - Wade Keller & The Build to Wrestlemania
March 15, 2018 07:00 - 2 hoursWade Keller and Sam talk about how the Wrestlemania build has been going, and where WWE is at with 3 weeks left. Sam goes over his top 5 stories in The State of Wrestling 5) Fastlane Recap 4) The McMahons are on TV 3) NXT North American Championship 2) Braun Strowman > All Tag Teams 1) Ronda Rousey no shows? Get $20 off your first purchase from Seat Geek, by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering promo code "SAM" To Get Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Ad Free, and the exc...
SRW 176 - Luke Harper
March 08, 2018 08:00 - 1 hourLuke Harper talks to Sam about The Bludgeon Brothers, working with Vince McMahon on vignettes, the Wyatts reuniting, being on the shelf, being relegated to dark matches, and his new movie, Mohawk. Sam goes over his top 5 stories in The State of Wrestling 5) Fast Lane approaching 4) What to do with Asuka, Nia, and Alexa 3) All In location announced 2) Paul Heyman's RAW Promo 1) Ronda Rousey & Kurt Angle on Raw Get $20 off your first purchase from Seat Geek, by downloading the Seat...
SRW 175 - The Wrestling Journalism Debate
March 01, 2018 08:00 - 2 hoursAfter last week's comment that wrestling journalism isn't real, Sam debates the statement with writer David Bixenspan, who wrote an article on the quote for Deadspin. Sam goes over his top 5 stories in The State of Wrestling 5) Elimination Chamber recap 4) The new John Cena 3) Brock Lesnar in UFC? 2) Roman Reigns' RAW Promo 1) Ronda Rousey's first impression Get $20 off your first purchase from Seat Geek, by downloading the SeatGeek app and entering promo code "SAM" Get $10 off ...
SRW 174 - Jinder Mahal
February 22, 2018 08:00 - 1 hourJinder Mahal talks to Sam about his unexpected rise over the last year and 1/2, his relationship with Vince McMahon, what he said to Vince to instill confidence, losing the championship suddenly, where he's at now, and more. Sam breaks down his top 5 stories in the State of Wrestling. 1) Smackdown needs a shot in the arm 2) Punk being courted for All In 3) Single branded ppvs are official 2) Jeff Jarrett in the Hall of Fame 1) Raw's Gauntlet Match To subscribe to the podcast ad free...
SRW 173 - Booker T
February 15, 2018 08:00 - 1 hourBooker T talks to Sam about how his perceived beef with Corey Graves got started, and what he thought of the reaction. We also talk about his time in WCW, the nWo, becoming a "WWE Superstar," the ridiculous things he's done in the name of entertainment, and more. Sam talks about HBO's new Andre The Giant documentary that he got to see an advanced screening of, then goes over the top 5 stories of the week in the State of Wrestling. 5) Elias, The Miz, and Braun 4) Nikki Bella wrestling a...
SRW 172 - Renee Young
February 08, 2018 08:00 - 2 hoursRenee Young talks to Sam about her journey to WWE, her marriage to Dean Ambrose, changing her name on Instagram, Talking Smack, and more. Sam goes over his top 5 stories in the State of Wrestling- 5) Daniel Bryan wants to wrestle 4) Elias is a big star 3) Corey Graves vs Booker T 2) Alexa Bliss calls out Kurt Angle 1) Cody v. Omega See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 171 - Titus O'neil
February 01, 2018 08:00 - 1 hourTitus O'neil talks to Sam about where he's at today, his suspension, coming in through NXT, the Prime Time Players, his upbringing, charity work, and more- then he inducts Sam in to Titus Worldwide! In State of Wrestling, Sam goes over his top 5 stories: 5) Royal Ruymble/TakeOver Recap 4) Wrestlemania 35 location 3) Rockstar Spud debuts 2) Asuka v Sasha & Cena v. Balor 1) Ronda Rousey See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
SRW 170 - JBL, Bruce Prichard, & Eric Bischoff
January 25, 2018 03:04 - 2 hoursBruce Prichard, JBL, and Eric Bischoff sit down in the same room, at the same time, to talk to Sam about the days of the monday night wars, Eric coming to WWE, how talent felt, working with Vince and Stephanie McMahon, and more. Sam goes over his experience at RAW 25, and previews the Royal Rumble in this weeks State of Wrestling, highlighting the week's top stories- 5- Raw 25 4- CM Punk return rumors 3- Enzo Amore, and 205 Live problems 2- NXT Takeover Philly 1- Royal Rumble See omn...
SRW 169 - #WOKEN Matt Hardy
January 18, 2018 08:00 - 1 hourWOKEN Matt Hardy talks to Sam about the Woken War, Bray Wyatt, the rest of the Woken Universe, and gives us an impromptu piano performance from Rebecca. Sam talks about Raw 25, and goes over the top 5 stories in the State of Wrestling, with ideas for Braun Strowman and EC3. This week it's - 5. Banned things on Raw (moves and words, Braun Strowman notes) 4. Jey Uso and Roman Reigns trouble 3. Goldberg is going in to the Hall of Fame 2. New signees War Machine, Ricochet, Candice LaRae, an...
SRW 168 - Dalton Castle
January 11, 2018 08:00 - 1 hourDalton Castle's first interview since becoming ROH Champion is in the notsam Studios with Sam Roberts. Dalton talks winning the title, his schedule not being heavy enough, when he found out, watching what the Elite are doing, going beyond his character and entrance, and more. Sam goes over his top 5 stories of the week in the State of Wrestling. 5. Monday's Raw 4. "All In" Gets a Date 3. Legends announced for Raw 25 2. Daniel Bryan's "heel turn" 1. Triple H meets with Ronda Rousey S...
Wrestle Kingdom 12 Review- SOW BONUS!
January 05, 2018 23:15 - 51 minutesSam reviews NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 in this State of Wrestling Bonus Show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 167 - Pete Gas
January 04, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBPete Gas returns to talk to Sam about Daniel Bryan returning, playing dominoes with Undertaker, getting beaten up, his book, and more. Sam talks Colt Cabana changing podcast formats, and goes over his top 5 stories in wrestling in the State of Wrestling- 5. Sami Zayn pins AJ Styles 4. Mixed Match Challenge Teams announced 3. The Miz return announcement 2. Finn Balor and The Good Brothers team 1. Wrestle Kingdom is here
SRW 167 - Pete Gas
January 04, 2018 08:00 - 1 hourPete Gas returns to talk to Sam about Daniel Bryan returning, playing dominoes with Undertaker, getting beaten up, his book, and more. Sam talks Colt Cabana changing podcast formats, and goes over his top 5 stories in wrestling in the State of Wrestling- 5. Sami Zayn pins AJ Styles 4. Mixed Match Challenge Teams announced 3. The Miz return announcement 2. Finn Balor and The Good Brothers team 1. Wrestle Kingdom is here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more abo...
SRW 166 - Wade Keller, 2017 Year in Review
December 28, 2017 07:14 - 2 hoursWade Keller and Sam break down 2017 in the world of wrestling, and what 2018 may look like. Sam talks about Holiday Raw and more in the State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 165 - Bobby Roode
December 21, 2017 08:00 - 1 hourBobby Roode talks to Sam about his journey to WWE, leaving the main event scene in NXT, retirement, and more. Sam breaks down Clash of Champions, Final Battle, and the women's Royal Rumble in the State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 164 - Jim Ross
December 14, 2017 08:00 - 1 hourGood Ol JR talks to Sam about surviving in WWE, Matt Hardy, Nakamura, his new book, and more. Sam previews Clash of Champions, Final Battle, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 163 - Alexa Bliss
December 07, 2017 08:00 - 1 hourAlexa talks to Sam about her time in NXT, almost being fired, and becoming familiar with her character. Sam goes over Woken Matt, Rusev Day, Roman being the best in the world, and more in the State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 162 - X Pac
November 30, 2017 08:00 - 1 hourX Pac talks to Sam about his tour of Australia, working with younger guys, stories about his past, and more. Sam talks about Mojo Rawley, the upcoming Cody Rhodes 10,000 seat show, Starrcade, and more in State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW BONUS - Mattel WWE Designer Bill Miekina
November 24, 2017 15:44 - 57 minutesBill Miekina sits down with Sam to talk about how one becomes a designer of WWE action figures, some of his favorite products and experiences, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 161 - The Miz
November 23, 2017 08:00 - 1 hourThe Miz talks to Sam and Ron Funches about working with John Cena, improving, Lavar Ball, and more. Sam goes over Survivor Series, TakeOver, and the women of NXT in the State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 160 - Daniel Bryan
November 16, 2017 08:00 - 1 hourDaniel Bryan talks to Sam about returning to wrestling, where he wants to go, concussion research, being a dad, and more. Sam talks about James Ellsworth's release, as well as Survivor Series and TakeOver War Games, in the State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 159 - Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase
November 09, 2017 08:00 - 1 hourTed DiBiase talks to Sam about his new film, the Million Dollar Man character, Vince McMahon, Virgil, Hulk Hogan, and more. Sam talks Survivor Series, AJ Styles, Bound for Glory, and more in State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 158 - Big Cass & Wade Keller
November 02, 2017 07:00 - 1 hourBig Cass talks to Sam about his injury recovery, time off, and when he's coming back. Wade Keller joins the show for the State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 157 - Stone Cold Steve Austin
October 26, 2017 04:09 - 1 hourSam digs up his first interview with Stone Cold Steve Austin from 2010 and marvels at how terrible he was. Sam reviews Ric Flair's new Nature Boy 30 for 30, as well as TLC, the lead to Survivor Series, Jess Jarrett, and more in the State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bonus SOW - AJ STYLES & KURT ANGLE REPLACE ROMAN & BRAY AT TLC
October 20, 2017 21:07 - 45 minutesWWE just announced that Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt would not be at TLC, and that instead Finn Balor would face AJ Styles, and Kurt Angle would be joining The SHIELD! Sam is here with an emergency State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 156 - Robbie E & Conrad Thompson
October 19, 2017 06:00 - 2 hoursRobbie E talks to Sam about being interested in New Japan, WWE, and ROH, leaving TNA, free stuff, and being unaware of what's happening in the world. Conrad Thompson joins Sam in State of Wrestling to preview TLC and talk about the competition factor with Bullet Club and ROH. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 155 - Eric Bischoff
October 12, 2017 03:11 - 1 hourEric Bischoff talks to Sam about Bret Hart's comments last week, the difference in WCW and TNA, North Korea, Dennis Rodman, Nitro, and more. Sam talks about Neville, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, Hell in a Cell, and more in State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 154 - Bret Hitman Hart
October 05, 2017 02:49 - 1 hourBret "The Hitman" Hart talks to Sam about wanting to work with WWE again, Eric Bischoff, New Japan, and his son Blade gives a take on Montreal. Sam talks about Roman Reigns, Enzo, and what Smackdown should do coming out of Hell in a Cell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 153 - Charlotte Flair
September 28, 2017 03:47 - 1 hourCharlotte talks to Sam about her new book, being insecure, her dad's health, and more. Sam breaks down No Mercy, The Bullet Club's invasion, and more in State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 152 - Bobby Lashley
September 21, 2017 02:07 - 2 hoursBobby Lashley talks to Sam about his future with Impact, his time in WWE, Donald Trump, and more live from the Now Hear This podcast festival. Sam talks about Bobby The Brain Heenan, then gets in to Starrcade, Raw, Smackdown, and No Mercy in the State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 151 - CFO$
September 14, 2017 02:05 - 1 hourThe CFO$ talk to Sam about creating some of WWE's most famous themes, their process, where they came from, and more. Sam breaks down the Mae Young Classic, Raw, Smackdown, and GMs in the State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 150 - Big Cass
September 07, 2017 10:00 - 1 hourBig Cass talks to Sam about going solo, Enzo's heat, Carmella, being the next big guy, and more. Sam breaks down Raw, Smackdown, and what's going on with Impact in State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 149 - Sasha Banks
August 31, 2017 03:18 - 1 hourSasha Banks talks to Sam about her short title runs, meeting people in airports, Ronda Rousey, and more. Open Mike Eagle joins Sam for State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 148 - Seth Rollins
August 24, 2017 02:58 - 1 hourSeth Rollins talks to Sam about the curb stomp, Roman, Ambrose, and more live at SummerSam 3. Sam addresses Jon Jones, everything from summerslam weekend, and more in the State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW - Mark Henry, Dan Soder, Skylar Astin, & Katie Linendoll Summerslam Preview LIVE
August 18, 2017 20:44 - 2 hoursMark Henry, Dan Soder, Skylar Astin, & Katie Linendoll join Sam Roberts at the Highline Ballroom in New York City to preview Summerslam, complete with Andre and Macho Man impressions, and the State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 147 - Bruce Prichard
August 17, 2017 04:24 - 1 hourBruce Prichard talks to Sam about Lex Luger's Summerslam build, explosion matches, Onita, and more. Sam talks about his love events this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 146 - Joey Janela
August 10, 2017 03:18 - 1 hourJoey Janela talks to Sam about his rise in Indy Wrestling, and whether or not he's killing the business, Sam recaps seeing Onita and announces this year's SummerSam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 145 - Sami Zayn
August 03, 2017 01:36 - 1 hourSami Zayn talks to Sam about Sami for Syria, his new character, not being a stereotype, and more. Sam talks about the upcoming live podcast, and John Cena and Nakamura in the State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 144 - Jim Ross
July 27, 2017 02:33 - 1 hourGood Ol' JR talks to Sam this week about returning to WWE, criticism of his recent work for NJPW, the Mae Young Classic, and more. Sam talks Battleground, and the road to Summerslam in State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 143 - Wade Keller
July 20, 2017 02:12 - 1 hourWade Keller breaks down WWE with Sam, and talks about new talent coming in, and wrestlers being used well, and misused. Katie Linendoll returns for State of Wrestling to talk CM Punk, Punjabi Prison, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 142 - AJ Styles
July 13, 2017 01:54 - 1 hourAJ Styles talks to Sam backstage at Madison Square Garden about his time so far in WWE, what he's learned, watching New Japan, and more. Sam breaks down Great Balls of Fire, Austin Aries, and everything else this week in State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SOW Bonus - 7/7/17 WWE MSG House Show Reaction
July 08, 2017 04:58 - 33 minutesSam reacts to the WWE's MSG House Show from 7/7/17 right after being there live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SRW 141 - GLOW's Marc Maron & Alison Brie
July 06, 2017 01:42 - 1 hourAlison Brie and Marc Maron talk to Sam about the new GLOW show on Netflix, training, Wrestling experience, and more with Jim Norton. Sam talks about NJPW's G1 Special, the build to Great Balls of Fire, and holiday Smackdown in State of Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices