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Solomonster Sounds Off

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Solomonster Sounds Off tackles the good, the bad and the ugly from the world of pro wrestling

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Sound Off 303 - Will WWE Unify The Titles At TLC?

December 01, 2013 20:17 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Solomonster was in attendance for Raw this week and speaks to how bad the show was, including whatever the hell that Miz TV segment was supposed to be, the John Cena/Randy Orton match at TLC to unify the titles and what you can likely expect, one possible way to tie it into the Royal Rumble match, praising NXT and why its womens division is leagues ahead of the Divas on Raw and Smackdown, a fun Thanksgiving-themed episode of Impact with an AWESOME funeral for Aces and Eights, Zema Ion's new g...

Sound Off 302 - Dixie Carter Talks To Sports Illustrated

November 24, 2013 22:01 - 2 hours - 53.7 MB

Solomonster is back with OVER TWO HOURS this week talking Survivor Series predictions, the death of Mad Dog Vachon, Divas Musical Chairs, the greatness of Bo Dallas on NXT, The American Wolves get a WWE tryout, reacting to Dixie Carter's interview with Sports Illustrated and some gems from the article, including her claim that TNA has been cash flow positive for 4-5 years, that you don't have to know wrestling to be successful at it, and that TNA can't get all of its talent over because they ...

Sound Off 301 - Would You Pay $50 For Survivor Series?

November 17, 2013 21:59 - 2 hours - 49.3 MB

Solomonster takes WWE to task for the awful job it's done building this year's Survivor Series, discusses DDP putting over his Royal Rumble pitch for Jake Roberts and why it's not too late to make it work, the fantastic finish to Raw on Monday, changes to the Wellness Policy and how it benefits Randy Orton, why Dixie Carter's heel turn just isn't working, TNA does a good job of promoting Turning Point, pitching a role for Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania XXX, answering a listener question about Bam...

Sound Off 300 - SIX YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!

November 10, 2013 22:20 - 2 hours - 58 MB

This week, Solomonster celebrates SIX YEARS and 300 EPISODES of the Sound Off talking Raw's lousy finish on Monday, a startling stat about Big Show, Randy Orton and Triple H and one reason why many fans are likely sick to death of the product, LIBERTARIAN KANE, John Cena's endorsement of Antonio Cesaro, thoughts on Kassius Ohno's WWE release, TNA's braindead decision to bring back Pacman Jones, one thing TNA is doing right with AJ Styles defending the title elsewhere and Bully Ray invading To...

Sound Off 299 - Does TNA Have A Celebrity Buyer?

November 03, 2013 21:12 - 1 hour - 38.8 MB

Solomonster is back with Hell in a Cell thoughts, Daniel Bryan's unceremonious exit from the WWE Title picture, Damien Sandow's failed MITB cash-in and how it could help him going forward, the return of Uncle Fester Kane, Chris Jericho confirms what we already know about Triple H, a minor beef with this week's NXT, the latest on TNA being up for sale and the potential celebrity buyer who visited their offices in Nashville this week, a fun edition of Impact with a scary Kurt Angle performance,...

Sound Off 298 - Halloween Edition and Bischoff Gone From TNA?

October 27, 2013 20:32 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

It's a special HaLLoWeeN EDITION of the Sound Off filled with frightening predictions for Hell in a Cell, the Daniel Bryan promo that never aired on TV, JR's blunt comments about Del Rio vs. Cena, thoughts on Triple H's controversial Raw promo, an upsetting Yoshi Tatsu story, TNA Bound for Glory thoughts, Eric Bischoff possibly finished with TNA and why that's a good thing, ripping off the CM Punk angle with AJ Styles and the one way they could do it better than WWE, what really happened with...

Sound Off 297 - Is TNA Bound for Trouble?

October 20, 2013 19:42 - 1 hour - 45 MB

It's BOUND FOR GLORY Sunday for Impact Wrestling and we've got predictions, but is TNA on the ropes?  Lots of news on canceled dates and a possible return to the Impact Zone, Bully Ray speaks candidly about one change TNA needs to make, and one reason why WWE may want to consider buying the promotion.  Plus, addressing Mark Madden's editorial on Daniel Bryan being "ruined", the problem with how Big Show is being booked, Triple H's new directive on tag teams, a detailed plan on how to build to...

Sound Off 296 - The Return of SUPER CENA!

October 13, 2013 19:44 - 1 hour - 39.9 MB

Solomonster has a packed show talking the return of SUPER CENA, how it may affect Daniel Bryan, Triple H's new DVD, Damien Sandow's possible babyface turn, debunking stories about RVD's contract status, the reason for Michael Hayes' alleged suspension, a good episode of Impact with an irritating Dixie Carter promo, a funny story on Sting as "Real Estate Steve", Kurt Angle's return and the greatness of EGO on Thursday's show, Hulk Hogan speaks on a possible WWE or TNA return, WCW's big relaunc...

Sound Off 295 - Hulk Hogan Quits TNA Wrestling

October 05, 2013 15:52 - 1 hour - 40.5 MB

Solomonster has predictions for WWE Battleground, the harsh truth about Susan G. Komen and other cancer nonprofits, thoughts on the Los Matadores debut and why El Torito is the real star to watch out for, bringing in other minis to work with him, the rumored WWE Title match for WrestleMania and batting around some other potential matches for the card, Hulk Hogan quits TNA Wrestling in the amazing final segment on Impact, Hogan's new HOSTAMANIA web hosting service and doing my best Hulkster im...

Sound Off 294 - Rumored Mania Opponent for Undertaker

September 29, 2013 20:32 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Solomonster opens 294 with a special announcement, then discusses handicap hell on Raw, CM Punk's homecoming, rumors of an Undertaker/Ryback match at WrestleMania, why it's a bad idea and a suggestion for a better opponent, the plight of Dolph Ziggler, can he draw money and be a top guy, the shocking lack of real heels in wrestling, a possible storyline twist for Magnus, the Hulk Hogan/AJ Styles/Dixie Carter finale on Impact and the incredible spoiler for this Thursday's show (which involves ...

Sound Off 293 - The State of TNA Wrestling

September 22, 2013 20:37 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

This week, it's another two hour show with thoughts on HULK HOGAN and STING winning big at Night of Champions, fans demanding refunds, the rumored stipulation for Orton vs. Bryan at Battleground, the AWESOME segment on Monday with Dusty Rhodes, the greatness that is Miz's father and how they could keep him on TV.  Then, Solomonster runs down THE STATE OF TNA with updates on two of its top stars and which one WWE should poach, Impact going off the road, thoughts on Dixie Carter's heel turn (th...

Sound Off 292 - The Stamford Screwjob

September 15, 2013 19:36 - 1 hour - 47 MB

This week, the show is TWO HOURS!  Solomonster minces no words in discussing Jim Ross's "retirement" and why he feels he was fired, the alleged reason behind it, who may actually be responsible and what JR's next move might be.  Plus, Night of Champions predictions, Dusty Rhodes on Raw this Monday and how War Games could be involved, AJ Lee's epic burial of Jerry Lawler, the new NXT GM revealed, a great "No Surrender" edition of Impact, spoilers for this week's big angle and why it might actu...

Sound Off 291 - Daniel Bryan's Big Problem

September 08, 2013 19:25 - 1 hour - 40.4 MB

This week, Solomonster expresses concern about Daniel Bryan being laid out to end SEVEN consecutive shows, why he hasn't given up on the character even though Lance Storm has, why the Big Show/Stephanie segment on Raw was among the worst of the year, liking the Cody Rhodes angle, Goldust's return this Monday and how WWE could eventually build to a War Games match, Sami Zayn being promoted to the main roster, Kurt Angle rehab update and BREAKING NEWS on wrestling returning to the Olympics, AJ ...

Sound Off 290 - Hulk Hogan's Plan To Save TNA

September 01, 2013 21:19 - 1 hour - 38.8 MB

Over 90 minutes this week with #BadNewsBarrett, Big Show's ironclad contract, AJ Lee drops an ATOMIC BOMB on the Divas division, why The Bella Twins were so infuriating on Monday night, a terrific Smackdown with an incredible performance by Big Show, evaluating some of the new NXT names and then, well... Solomonster loses his mind on TNA.  We're talking Hogan's grand plan for what TNA must do to succeed, does Eric Bischoff get too much (or not enough?) credit for being a visionary, the Bound ...

Sound Off 289 - The New Corporation Revealed

August 25, 2013 20:51 - 2 hours - 51.4 MB

Solomonster has a PACKED TWO HOUR SHOW this week with thoughts on the best Summerslam in 10 years, Daniel Bryan winning the WWE Title only to have it snatched away, the big double heel turn at the end, finally realizing the problem with Brock Lesnar's previous three matches, a rant on the idiots cheering John Cena's surgery, giving up on Sin Cara, the heat with him and Alberto Del Rio, an angry fan letter about CM Punk insulting a fan on Raw and my response, who the new Paul Heyman guy SHOULD...

Sound Off 288 - Brooke Hogan Fired From TNA

August 18, 2013 19:32 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

Solomonster has Summerslam predictions, thoughts on Triple H being added to the Cena vs. Bryan match, why he's given up on Total Divas, Ric Flair embarrassing himself at the WWE 2K14 symposium, Darren Young coming out of the closet, controversial comments from RVD, Brooke Hogan's release from TNA, Tito Ortiz joins Aces and Eights, spoilers for next week's show with another new member, Hulk Hogan appearing in the newest WWE game, the worst Royal Rumble match of all time, inducting The Kliq int...

Sound Off 287 - Sheamus Out For 6 Months

August 11, 2013 21:08 - 1 hour - 39.8 MB

Solomonster talks surgery for Sheamus and pitches an idea for his return, why it's time for a heel turn and WWE's surplus of babyfaces, a quick review of Total Divas Week 2 (timed with the Divas Stopwatch!) ad John Cena's FORTRESS, more greatness from Brock Lesnar and CM Punk, the current Summerslam card and one glaring omission, possible movie about Hulk Hogan being made and hilarious tales of other claims Hogan has made over the years, Magnus and others re-sign with TNA, who has been the mo...

Sound Off 286 - Orton's International Incident

August 03, 2013 22:58 - 1 hour - 37.1 MB

Packed show this week with no time to spare.  Solomonster talks Kurt Angle's latest arrest and trip to rehab, how WWE may be involved, Randy Orton attacked by a fan in South Africa and what should happen to the guy, a recap of TOTAL DIVAS starring BRYAN DANIELSON, the one good thing that could come from the show, the apparent fate of the WWE Network, Tito Ortiz revealed as TNA's mystery man and why it's so ridiculous, Aries and Styles tear the house down on Impact, famous title changes at hou...

Sound Off 285 - TNA's Turmoil Continues

July 28, 2013 20:32 - 1 hour - 35.2 MB

Last week was a bad one for TNA, but this week was even worse.  Solomonster discusses their embarrassing house show disaster last weekend, the #AskDixie debacle and Jesse Sorensen's release -- including a (small) defense of Dixie Carter and examples of WWE's own questionable personnel moves over the years.  Plus, thoughts on who the new the TNA mystery man may be and more.  Then, we talk about why Raw was as big for Antonio Cesaro as it was for Daniel Bryan, an ugly Miz TV segment that not ev...

Sound Off 284 - New Champion Amongst TNA Turmoil

July 20, 2013 22:46 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

This week's show is nearly two hours in length with live thoughts from Money in the Bank in Philly, one of the best Raws of the year in Brooklyn, the WWE mole and why he (or she) is not as noble as they think they are, why Lesnar and Heyman are the second best duo in WWE history, how the World title was killed dead this week, Ric Flair's daughter makes her NXT debut, another rumored idea for the WM30 main event, Chris Sabin wins the World title at Destination X, the latest on ALL of this week...

Sound Off 283

July 14, 2013 17:21

Solomonster is on the road in Philadelphia and joined by Noah Mark and Bryan Blade offering Money in the Bank predictions, including a few scenarios for how the All Stars match may play out, plus thoughts on the Wyatt Family debut from Raw and the "Husky Harris" chants, WWE's new Performance Center, Randy Orton's divorce, possible WrestleMania host cities, Steve Austin's latest tease for a match with CM Punk and the unlikely TNA star he put over, Matt Morgan's TNA release, the awesome Knockou...

Sound Off 282

July 07, 2013 20:11 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Solomonster talks about plans for the McMahon angle, how it may tie into WrestleMania and thoughts on a possible Rock vs. Triple H match, Ricardo Rodriguez suspended and what it may be for, why Sting is NOT going to WWE, The Briscoes spotted front row at a WWE show, a rant on reality TV and what it really should be called, why Bo Dallas is now the John Cena of NXT, looking at whether TNA's Gut Check concept is a failure, several wrestlers released and others not getting paid, a GREAT main eve...

Sound Off 281

June 30, 2013 20:31 - 1 hour - 35 MB

Solomonster shares his thoughts on the death of Matt Osborne and why the original Doink the Clown character was underrated, Ring of Honor's iPPV fiasco, The Briscoes possible departure, distressing news in the ratings when it comes to Daniel Bryan, shutting down the Rock haters on his choice as WWE's new video game cover boy, Taz possibly leaving TNA for WWE and what they should do with him, the great Suicide swerve on Impact, can Drew McIntyre ever be a main event player, does TNA have a bet...

Sound Off 280

June 23, 2013 14:06 - 1 hour - 40.3 MB

Solomonster talks the WWE return of Rob Van Dam, a possible Summerslam opponent for him, RVD's swipe at TNA, the greatest promo of Mark Henry's life, the latest on Daniel Bryan's injury, his backstage confrontation with Triple H and why it was probably a good thing, Bo Dallas gets cheesy on NXT, getting The Bella Twins involved in a Cena/Bryan feud, three WWE superstars who could have been top names and Rey Mysterio goes under the knife again -- is it time for him to retire?  Plus, Food Netwo...

Sound Off 279

June 16, 2013 19:54 - 1 hour - 36.3 MB

Solomonster talks WWE Payback predictions, Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins, praise for the Divas angle on Raw, Ryback and John Cena fail to impress, the terrible McMahon storyline, why Kane is such an important part of that roster, Bo Dallas wins the NXT Title, Sting teases a new Main Event Mafia, who he might recruit, Crimson reappears on Impact only to look like a fool, is it time for TNA to cut bait on Matt Morgan, two ideas for Christian's next feud, why WWE fired Buff Bagwell, thoughts on ...

Sound Off 278

June 12, 2013 20:13 - 1 hour - 30.8 MB

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the very first KING OF THE RING pay-per-view, which saw Hulkamania get squashed and Bret Hart capture his second (yes, second) crown.  On this special edition of the Sound Off, Solomonster takes you back through the early days of the KOTR long before it ever aired on TV, then revisits each event from 1993 to its demise in 2002, and its resurrection in 2006, 2008 and 2010.  This includes the commentary of Art Donovan (hear it for yourself!), the birth of...

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Chris Jericho
3 Episodes
Hulk Hogan
3 Episodes
Pat McAfee
3 Episodes
Darby Allin
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Eric Bischoff
1 Episode

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Money in the Bank
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