Wrestle Buddies
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Wrestle Buddies exists on the corner of professional wrestling and friendship, as GameSpot's wrestling nerds Mat Elfring and Chris E. Hayner dig into the best, worst, and weirdest aspects of sports entertainment. From classic storylines to bizarre matches, we're going to talk about it all with each other and some Wrestle Buddies we meet along the way, including fellow superfans and pro wrestlers.
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Mick Foley's WWE Origin Story And "Macho Man" Randy Savage's Rap Album
March 18, 2021 07:05 - 48 minutesBe 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! Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfr...
Mini: WWE Fastlane 2021 Predictions
March 16, 2021 19:30 - 29 minutesMat 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. Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfring Learn more about your ad choices...
WWE Fastlane 2021 Predictions
March 16, 2021 19:30 - 29 minutesMat 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. Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfring Learn more about your ad choices...
The Finger Poke Of Doom And Vince's Beefy Sweaty Boys
March 11, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourThis 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...
WWE's Higher Power And WCW's Disastrous Human Torch Match
March 04, 2021 08:05 - 57 minutesIt 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. Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow ...
Interview: WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Shayna Baszler
March 02, 2021 08:05 - 25 minutesOn 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. Follow Shayne Baszler: https://twitter.com/QoSBaszler Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WWE's Shayna Baszler Talks NXT Return, Wrestlemania, And Magic Tricks
March 02, 2021 08:05 - 25 minutesOn 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. Follow Shayne Baszler: https://twitter.com/QoSBaszler Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WWE's Road To Wrestlemania Is A Lie
February 25, 2021 08:05 - 53 minutesThis 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 w...
We Smell What Young Rock Is Cooking (with Joseph Lee Anderson & TV Guide's Megan Vick)
February 18, 2021 08:05 - 52 minutesThis 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. Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http:/...
Mini Episode: 2021 WWE Elimination Chamber Predictions, Wrestle Buddies Style
February 17, 2021 03:30 - 22 minutesSurprise! 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! Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Most Important 2021 Wrestling Predictions For WWE, AEW, And More
February 11, 2021 08:05 - 58 minutesThis 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! Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Follow Mat:...
WWE's 1995 In Review: From Shawn Michaels' Rise To The Dawn Of Kama
February 04, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourThis 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! Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Royal Rumble Happened, And We Have Mild Takes
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutesWWE'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? Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Lan: https://twitter.com/pittsed_off Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfring Learn...
Mini: The Royal Rumble Happened, And We Have Mild Takes
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutesWWE'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? Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Lan: https://twitter.com/pittsed_off Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfring Learn...
DX Invades WCW In A Jeep With A Tube On It
January 28, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourThis 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! Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/c...
Mini Episode: 2021 WWE Royal Rumble Predictions, Wrestle Buddies Style
January 25, 2021 17:35 - 21 minutesSurprise! 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. Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Salute To "Man's Man" William Regal (With AEW's Scorpio Sky And FunHaus's James Willems)
January 21, 2021 08:05 - 56 minutesThis 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. Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebudd...
How The New Day Learned To Rock
January 14, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourThis 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. Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddi...
Remembering AEW's Brodie Lee
January 07, 2021 08:05 - 45 minutesThis 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. Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 2020 Wrestle Buddies Awards For Excellence And Silliness In Wrestling
December 31, 2020 08:01 - 1 hourThis 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. Follow Keisha Hatchett: http://www.twitter.com/keishamaze Follow Wrestl...
Merry Christmas From WWE's Worst Toy Ever, Severed Head Included
December 24, 2020 08:01 - 46 minutesThis 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 ...
SEX Sells, Imposter Kane Doesn't
December 17, 2020 08:05 - 49 minutesThis 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! Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner F...
AEW's Kenny Omega Makes Some Kind Of Impact
December 10, 2020 08:05 - 51 minutesThis week, Mat and Chris look at Kenny Omega's All Elite Wrestling world championship win and AEW's new partnership with Impact Wrestling. Will it lead to dream matches, even if Omega's first Impact appearance wasn't that interesting? We also look at the current Being the Elite product and the rise of Dark Order's John Silver in our hearts and minds. All that, plus your questions! Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Fo...
Vince McMahon Wants You To Stand Back
December 03, 2020 08:05 - 46 minutesThis week, Mat is flying solo, and he's diving into the history of Vince McMahon's performance of the song "Stand Back." Coincidentally, discussing this performance also means a dive into the WWF's first two musical albums and the creation of the Slammys. While that all seems like a lot, it all fits together like one large, bizarre, musical puzzle. Mat also discusses how WWF booked its PPV matches in 1995 and why that way works better than how WWE books currently. Also, he answers all of your...
Thanksgiving With The Gobbledy Gooker
November 26, 2020 08:05 - 51 minutesHappy Thanksgiving! This week we are giving out thanks to the pro wrestling gods for all kinds of things, including the miraculous return of the Gobbledy Gooker at Survivor Series. Mat and Chris dig deep in to the history of the Gooker, for those that aren't familiar with this ridiculous character. We also look back on 2020 and discuss wrestling-related things we're thankful for. All that, plus your questions! Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies http://www.instagram....
AEW's Darby Allin And The Mystique Of Man Mountain Rock
November 19, 2020 08:05 - 49 minutesThis 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! Follow Darby Allin: https://twitter.com/DarbyAllin Follow W...
Johnny Gargano Loves Wheels And Disneyland (With WWE's Johnny Gargano)
November 12, 2020 08:05 - 52 minutesThis 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...
Mini: AEW Video Game Revealed
November 11, 2020 01:21 - 17 minutesHey 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! Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies http://www.instagram.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Mini Episode: AEW Video Game Revealed
November 11, 2020 01:21 - 17 minutesHey 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! Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wrestlebuddies http://www.instagram.com/wrestlebuddies Follow Chris: http://www.twitter.com/chrishayner Follow Mat: http://www.twitter.com/immatelfring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Electing A WWF President (With Lilian Garcia)
November 05, 2020 08:05 - 57 minutesThis 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 t...
Halloween, But Make It Pro Wrestling
October 29, 2020 07:05 - 47 minutesThis 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...
Grabbing A Goldberger At The WCW Nitro Grill (With Mario Rivera)
October 22, 2020 07:05 - 1 hourThis 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 questi...
Boy Meets Vader (With AEW's Sonny Kiss & TV Guide's Keisha Hatchett)
October 15, 2020 07:05 - 1 hourThis 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! Follow Sonny Kiss: https://www.twitter.com/SonnyKissXO Follow Keisha Hatchett: https://www.twitter.com/Ke...
WWE Niagara Falls: A Thing You Didn't Know Existed Until Right Now
October 08, 2020 07:05 - 54 minutesThis 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. Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://w...
Where's The AEW Video Game? (With AEW's Kenny Omega)
October 01, 2020 07:05 - 46 minutesThis 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 ...
WWE 2K Battlegrounds (With NXT's Tyler Breeze)
September 24, 2020 07:05 - 1 hourThis 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. Follow Tyler Breeze: https://twitter.com/MmmGorgeous Foll...
Who Was Really Behind GTV? (With Impact's Brian Myers)
September 17, 2020 07:05 - 48 minutesThis 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 Unso...
The Shockmaster's Fall From Grace And Playing Uno During Quarantine (With WWE's Adam Cole)
September 10, 2020 07:05 - 48 minutesThis 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 qu...
You Cannot Kill David Arquette's WCW Title Reign
September 03, 2020 07:05 - 53 minutesThis 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 ...
WWE Goes Beyond Thunderdome
August 27, 2020 07:05 - 44 minutesThis 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 D...
Is Wrestling Fake?
August 20, 2020 07:05 - 1 hourThis 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! Follow Wrestle Buddies: http://www.twitter.com/wre...
WWE Bet Against The House On A Casino (With Ring Of Honor's Todd Sinclair)
August 13, 2020 07:05 - 1 hourThis 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 ...
Who's The Sexiest Wrestler: Rick Rude Or Earl Hebner's Son? (With TV Guide's Keisha Hatchett)
August 06, 2020 07:05 - 1 hourThis week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are joined once again by fellow TV Guide's Keisha Hatchett for the entire show. It's a full episode of Wrestle Buddies After Dark, as we talk the sexiest of wrestlers. First, we decide whether or not Ravishing Rick Rude was as attractive as he thought he was. Then, Mat guides us all on a trip down memory lane to revisit The Artist Formerly Known as Prince Iaukea in WCW. Finally, Mat, Chris, and Keisha each list their Top 5 sexiest wrestlers of all t...
The Good Brothers Talk Shop With The Wrestle Buddies (With Doc Gallows And Karl Anderson)
July 30, 2020 07:05 - 1 hourThis week, Mat and Chris welcome Impact Wrestling's Good Brothers to the show. Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson talk about their new home in Impact, their upcoming PPV, and, of course, Aces and Eights. Why? Because not talking about it would be irresponsible. Additionally, Mat and Chris list their Top 5 WWE Studios films and some of them aren't sequels to The Marine. Lastly, we break down a recent episode of Impact and decide we actually kind of like Impact. Who knew? All that plus your question...
Exploring WWE's Ridiculous Cookbook And Amazing SDCC Action Figures With Headlocked Comics' Mike Kingston
July 23, 2020 07:05 - 1 hourThis week Mat and Chris welcome Mike Kingston, creator of the Headlocked Comics series. Mike discusses his newest comic, Tales from the Road, in which he's collaborated with a bunch of wrestlers, including noted vampire warrior professional wrestler Gangrel. Headlocked: Tales from the Road is being crowdfunded on Kickstarter now. We also dive deep into WWE's official cookbook with Chef Mat, while Chris obsessed over WWE's Mattel action figures that are only available at San Diego Comic-Con. ...
WWE's Big Show Remembers The Dungeon Of Doom, We Remember ECW One Night Stand
July 16, 2020 07:05 - 1 hourThis week, Mat and Chris cover a lot of ground. Mat had the chance to ask WWE superstar Big Show (Netflix's The Big Show Show) about his stint in WCW's Dungeon of Doom. We also revisit 2005's ECW One Night Stand, one of the weirdest and best nights in pro wrestling history. And class is back in session as professor Elfring teaches us about referees in the latest installment of Wrestling 101. All that, plus your questions and a new edition of Gangrel Watch! Follow The Big Show on Twitter: http...
Hulk Hogan's Pastamania Is Running Wild
July 09, 2020 07:05 - 1 hourThis week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are telling you all about DDT Pro, the super weird and very funny wrestling promotion in Japan that includes an inflatable doll wrestler, a toilet and LEGOs used as weapons, and a Shinsuke Nakamura impersonator. We also remember Hulk Hogan's Pastamania, which was a real restaurant inside of a mall for some reason, and tell stories about being embarrassed in front of pro wrestlers. Lastly, we catch up with noted vampire warrior professional wrestler ...
Wrestling At Its Best: The WWE's Kennel From Hell Match And The Dungeon Of Doom's Haunted Caves
July 02, 2020 07:05 - 1 hourThis week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are detailing the weird feud between Al Snow and the Big Boss Man that started with one of them accidentally eating a dog and ended with the best/worst Hell in a Cell match ever. Then, we jump to WCW to revisit the Dungeon of Doom, which is both a stable and also a location. How did this silly thing lead to a monster truck sumo match on the roof of an arena? You'll find out. We also welcome GameSpot's Kallie Plagge and Will Potter for a new installm...
Who Is Pro Wrestling's GOAT And Remembering How Terrible Mordecai Was
June 30, 2020 17:46 - 1 hourThis week on Wrestle Buddies, it's time for some serious business. Mat and Chris kick off the show with a very important debate to figure out who is the greatest pro wrestler of all time. Spoilers: It's not Chucky, the murdering doll from the Child's Play movies. However, we do look back on the time he invaded WCW to make fun of Rick Steiner and offer Scott Steiner a leading role in a movie. Lastly, the Wrestle Buddies look back on possible one of the worst characters ever with a visit to the...
8. Who Is Pro Wrestling's GOAT And Remembering How Terrible Mordecai Was
June 25, 2020 07:05 - 1 hourThis week on Wrestle Buddies, it's time for some serious business. Mat and Chris kick off the show with a very important debate to figure out who is the greatest pro wrestler of all time. Spoilers: It's not Chucky, the murdering doll from the Child's Play movies. However, we do look back on the time he invaded WCW to make fun of Rick Steiner and offer Scott Steiner a leading role in a movie. Lastly, the Wrestle Buddies look back on possible one of the worst characters ever with a visit to the...