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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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Episodes

eFeds Are The Less Than Sexy Fan Fiction Of Wrestling And Out Favorite Weddings

June 18, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour

On this episode of Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are joined by TV Guide editor Keisha Hatchett to discuss a number of incredibly important topics. First up, the Wrestle Buddies talk about their experiences with eFeds--imagine online roleplaying mixed with fan fiction mixed with wrestling. Then, we break down our favorite wrestling weddings and how absolutely disastrous they all are. Plus, we introduce our newest and arguably best segment: Wrestlepiece Theatre. Join us as we reenact one of th...

eFeds Are Wrestling's Less Than Sexy Fan Fiction And Our Favorite Weddings

June 18, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour

On this episode of Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are joined by TV Guide editor Keisha Hatchett to discuss a number of incredibly important topics. First up, the Wrestle Buddies talk about their experiences with eFeds--imagine online roleplaying mixed with fan fiction mixed with wrestling. Then, we break down our favorite wrestling weddings and how absolutely disastrous they all are. Plus, we introduce our newest and arguably best segment: Wrestlepiece Theatre. Join us as we reenact one of th...

7. eFeds Are Wrestling's Less Than Sexy Fan Fiction And Our Favorite Weddings

June 18, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour

On this episode of Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are joined by TV Guide editor Keisha Hatchett to discuss a number of incredibly important topics. First up, the Wrestle Buddies talk about their experiences with eFeds--imagine online roleplaying mixed with fan fiction mixed with wrestling. Then, we break down our favorite wrestling weddings and how absolutely disastrous they all are. Plus, we introduce our newest and arguably best segment: Wrestlepiece Theatre. Join us as we reenact one of th...

The Ballad Of Singing Wrestlers And How To Build A Great Stable

June 11, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour

This week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris discuss what it takes to make a great stable of wrestlers, from New Day to the Four Horsemen. We also look back on our favorite singing wrestlers because Mat never stops thinking about 3 Count. And if you are new to wrestling and don't understand what a jobber is, Wrestling 101 is in session to teach you all about it. Lastly, we answer your questions about a wide variety of wrestling topics. Wrestle Buddies is a weekly podcast that exists on the cor...

6. The Ballad Of Singing Wrestlers And How To Build A Great Stable

June 11, 2020 07:05 - 1 hour

This week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris discuss what it takes to make a great stable of wrestlers, from New Day to the Four Horsemen. We also look back on our favorite singing wrestlers because Mat never stops thinking about 3 Count. And if you are new to wrestling and don't understand what a jobber is, Wrestling 101 is in session to teach you all about it. Lastly, we answer your questions about a wide variety of wrestling topics. Wrestle Buddies is a weekly podcast that exists on the cor...

The Origin Of All Elite Wrestling And The Strange History Of WWF New York

June 04, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour

This week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are tracing the history of All Elite Wrestling, beginning with the Bullet Club in New Japan Pro Wrestling and a very silly YouTube vlog. Then, they look back on WWF New York, the WWF's restaurant and nightclub in Times Square. Yes, that was a real thing. The Buddies also discuss what it's like being a wrestling fan during a pandemic and, lastly, welcome GameSpot managing editor of entertainment Michael Rougeau to talk about whatever wrestling topic ...

5. The Origin Of All Elite Wrestling And The Strange History Of WWF New York

June 04, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour

This week on Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are tracing the history of All Elite Wrestling, beginning with the Bullet Club in New Japan Pro Wrestling and a very silly YouTube vlog. Then, they look back on WWF New York, the WWF's restaurant and nightclub in Times Square. Yes, that was a real thing. The Buddies also discuss what it's like being a wrestling fan during a pandemic and, lastly, welcome GameSpot managing editor of entertainment Michael Rougeau to talk about whatever wrestling topic ...

4. The Godfather Says Goodbye To His Pimpin' Ways (w/ GameSpot's Greg Thomas)

May 28, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes

On this episode of Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are joined by GameSpot's Greg Thomas to the show for a look back on their first live wrestling experiences. We also figure out the worst wrestling video games of all time and remember when The Godfather gave up his pimping ways and became The Goodfather. Wrestle Buddies is a weekly podcast that 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, ...

The Godfather Says Goodbye To His Pimpin' Ways (w/ GameSpot's Greg Thomas)

May 28, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes

On this episode of Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris are joined by GameSpot's Greg Thomas to the show for a look back on their first live wrestling experiences. We also figure out the worst wrestling video games of all time and remember when The Godfather gave up his pimping ways and became The Goodfather. Wrestle Buddies is a weekly podcast that 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, ...

3. Ring Of Honor's Dalton Castle Goes To The Tiger King's Zoo And That Time Dennis Rodman Was In WCW

May 21, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour

On this episode of Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris welcome Ring of Honor star Dalton Castle to the podcast. Castle reveals who makes his outrageous costumes and remembers the time he visited the Tiger King zoo. Then, Mat and Chris figure out what the most dangerous weapon found underneath a wrestling ring is and jump in the nostalgia machine to relive Dennis Rodman's WCW career back in 1997. Wrestle Buddies is a weekly podcast that exists on the corner of professional wrestling and friendship,...

Ring Of Honor's Dalton Castle Goes To The Tiger King's Zoo And That Time Dennis Rodman Was In WCW

May 21, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour

On this episode of Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris welcome Ring of Honor star Dalton Castle to the podcast. Castle reveals who makes his outrageous costumes and remembers the time he visited the Tiger King zoo. Then, Mat and Chris figure out what the most dangerous weapon found underneath a wrestling ring is and jump in the nostalgia machine to relive Dennis Rodman's WCW career back in 1997. Wrestle Buddies is a weekly podcast that exists on the corner of professional wrestling and friendship,...

KISS got its own wrestler and the only AEW vs. WWE war is about empty arena shows

May 14, 2020 16:41 - 53 minutes

On this episode of Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris have a very serious debate about whether AEW or WWE is winning the empty arena war. We're also looking bak at the time the band KISS got to design its own wrestler and it was just someone cosplaying at Gene Simmons. Lastly, former professor Mat is going back to school to teach us all about ring ropes and the reality-breaking rules that they employ. Wrestle Buddies is a weekly podcast that exists on the corner of professional wrestling and frie...

RoboCop Invades World Championship Wrestling To Save Sting

May 14, 2020 16:41 - 51 minutes

In the first episode of Wrestle Buddies Mat and Chris are breaking down the best and worth professional wrestling has to offer. We're revisiting RoboCop in WCW, deciding the top five wrestling games of all time, and looking back on WWE's best Money in the Bank cash-ins. Wrestle Buddies is a weekly podcast that 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 ent...

1. RoboCop Invades World Championship Wrestling To Save Sting

May 14, 2020 16:41 - 51 minutes

In the first episode of Wrestle Buddies Mat and Chris are breaking down the best and worth professional wrestling has to offer. We're revisiting RoboCop in WCW, deciding the top five wrestling games of all time, and looking back on WWE's best Money in the Bank cash-ins. Wrestle Buddies is a weekly podcast that 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 ent...

2. KISS got its own wrestler and the only AEW vs. WWE war is about empty arena shows

May 14, 2020 16:41 - 53 minutes

On this episode of Wrestle Buddies, Mat and Chris have a very serious debate about whether AEW or WWE is winning the empty arena war. We're also looking bak at the time the band KISS got to design its own wrestler and it was just someone cosplaying at Gene Simmons. Lastly, former professor Mat is going back to school to teach us all about ring ropes and the reality-breaking rules that they employ. Wrestle Buddies is a weekly podcast that exists on the corner of professional wrestling and frie...

Wrestle Buddies Trailer

May 13, 2020 19:46 - 59 seconds

Wrestle Buddies is a weekly podcast that 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 themselves. Follow Wrestle Buddies on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/wr...

Guests

Adam Cole
4 Episodes
Joshua Williamson
1 Episode

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