We are back this week with a few pieces of news from the worlds of MMA and pro-wrestling, talked about the upcoming UFC 251, the now theme park-like named Horror Show at Extreme Rules, and a few more things. And in the 2nd hour, we had our first semi-final match-up for the SummerSlam Greatest MatchContinue reading “Against The Mat – July 8th, 2020”
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Web Exclusive Podcast: WWF Backlash 2001
Drew & Ryan return with another Web Exclusive retro review – this time looking back at the 2001 WWF Backlash! The first PPV post-WrestleMania X-Seven sees WWF Champion Steve Austin team with Intercontinental Champion Triple H to face the Tag Team Champions – The Brothers of Destruction. Shane McMahon jumps off things, Kurt Angle hasContinue reading “Web Exclusive Podcast: WWF Backlash 2001”
Against The Mat – July 1st, 2020
We are back this week with more news and notes from the world of pro-wrestling with more people speaking out, the repercussions for some of the accused, the COVID breakout at WWE, and a bit more. We cover our last first round match-up for the SummerSlam Greatest Match of All Time and are getting readyContinue reading “Against The Mat – July 1st, 2020”
Web Exclusive: PoliTalks 06/28/2020
Ryan & Drew are back with another look at contemporary politics! With the 2020 election looming, we look at some new polling data, the current spike in COVID-19 numbers, and the bizarre president.
Web Exclusive Podcast: WWF In Your House: D-Generation-X
Ryan & Drew return with a review of the 1997 WWF PPV In Your House: D-Generation-X! We look back at the WWF in the direct aftermath of the Montreal Screwjob, the build of the Kane-Undertaker feud, the rise of The Rock & Steve Austin, and whole load of terribly booked matches and finishes. Check itContinue reading “Web Exclusive Podcast: WWF In Your House: D-Generation-X”
Against The Mat – June 24th, 2020
We are back with another week’s worth of news in the world of pro-wrestling, mostly concentrating on the people that have been #SpeakingOut on Twitter. In our second hour, we have our 3rd first-round match-up in the SummerSlam Greatest Match of All Time tourney and go over our impressions of the last part of TheContinue reading “Against The Mat – June 24th, 2020”
Against The Mat – June 17th, 2020
We are back this week with quite a bit of news and notes from the worlds of MMA and pro-wrestling in the first hour. In the second hour, we covered Backlash’s results, our 2nd match-up for the SummerSlam GMOAT, and the 4th part of the Undertaker: Last Ride docu-series. Download/Stream the latest episode and LikeContinue reading “Against The Mat – June 17th, 2020”
Against The Mat – June 10th, 2020
Back this week with more news and notes from the worlds of professional wrestling and MMA; a bit of a run down of some matches from NXT Takeover: In Your House from this past Sunday; and we have the first match-up in our SummerSlam Greatest Match of All Time (G.M.O.T.) tournament and our predictions forContinue reading “Against The Mat – June 10th, 2020”
Web Exclusive Podcast: PoliTalks – June 7, 2020
Drew & Ryan return with another special “PoliTalks” episode to discuss the latest in current political events, with a major focus on the global protests relating to the Black Lives Matter movement. Plus a look at the 2020 election and how everything going on right now could play into the campaign. #BlackLivesMatter PS – WhileContinue reading “Web Exclusive Podcast: PoliTalks – June 7, 2020”
Against The Mat – June 3rd, 2020
We are back this week with a ton of news and notes from the world of wrestling and some from the world of MMA. During the 2nd hour, we have our final match up for our GOAT tournament between Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan. Download/Stream the latest episode and Like our Facebook page for moreContinue reading “Against The Mat – June 3rd, 2020”
