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Keep The Kayfabe
by Keep The Kayfabe
A Milwaukee-based pro wrestling podcast for old-school and new-school wrestling fans. Fantasy booking, predictions, interviews, all-time lists, and major happenings in the world of professional wrestling.
Episodes
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Episode 166 GOATS of Wrestling Past
This week, Gary Williams and Steve Grobschmidt dive into a compelling discussion about the "Greatest of All Time" (GOAT) wrestlers from the pre-WrestleMania era. The episode kicks off with a review of an epic hour-long match between MJF and Will Ospreay, which leads our hosts to reminisce about...
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Episode 165: Forbidden Door 2024 Prediction Show
This week, Mike, Matt, and Gary are back to discuss AEW Forbidden Door. With the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup wrapped up, it’s peak wrestling season, and the boys are gearing up for AEW Forbidden Door this Sunday. In this episode, the crew dives into their world-famous prediction show, breaking...
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Episode 164: Best Returns Ever
Steve, Mike, and Matt run down some of the BEST returns in pro wrestling history. From CM Punk's 7-year hiatus to Stone Cold's first match in 19 years, hear stories of how each epic moment unfolded. Join us as we relive the emotional return of Ric Flair to WCW in 1998, the Hardy Boys' unexpected...
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Episode 163: AEW Double or Nothing 2024 Review Show
This week, Mike and the boys are back to break down AEW Double or Nothing, which took place in the electric atmosphere of Las Vegas. We dive deep into every match, highlight the key moments, and see who emerges as the new "King Booker." Find out if Will Ospreay survived his intense bout with...
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Episode 162: AEW Double or Nothing 2024 Prediction Show
Get ready for AEW Double or Nothing THIS SUNDAY! This week, the boys make their arguments for who will win each match of this much-anticipated pay per view event. Hear Mike, Steve, Matt, and Gary state their case as they try to pick the perfect card and win the title of "King Booker"! 🎙️ Follow…
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Episode 161: What if Vince McMahon Came Back?
In this jaw-dropping episode of Keep The Kayfabe, we're diving headfirst into the wildest fantasy booking yet: Vince McMahon's return with a brand-new wrestling federation. Episode 161 goes off the rails as Gary "reports live" with breaking news that will leave you questioning reality. 🎙️ Join...
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Episode 160: What Will Tony Khan Do Next?
It's our first VIDEO PODCAST! On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe, the boys discuss Tony Khan's recent on-screen antics - all while playing to the camera! Hear (and see) our thoughts on Tony's first appearance on AEW TV, the events leading up to it, and - most importantly - where Tony and AEW go...
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Episode 159: Best Tag Team Breakups
In this riveting episode of Keep The Kayfabe, Mike and the gang take you on a nostalgic ride through the most heart-wrenching tag team breakups that shook the wrestling world to its core. Episode 159 is all about the betrayals, the drama, and the aftermath that turned teammates into arch-nemeses....
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Episode 158: WrestleMania 40 Review Show
In a clash that will be etched in the annals of wrestling history, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes topples the colossal empire of Roman Reigns' 1316-day reign, capturing the Undisputed Universal Championship and heralding a new epoch in WWE. Episode 158 of Keep The Kayfabe captures the raw...
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Episode 157: WrestleMania 40 Prediction Show
Strap in for a WrestleMania weekend that's set to redefine the landscape of WWE! Join Mike, Steve, Gary, and Matt as they deliver their much-anticipated predictions for WrestleMania 40's most electrifying matches. Will the Tribal Chief's reign continue, or will Cody Rhodes dethrone the head of…
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Episode 156: WrestleMania's Worst Moments
⚡In this electrifying episode of Keep The Kayfabe, the crew dives headfirst into the most cringe-inducing, palm-to-face WrestleMania moments that have ever unfolded in the squared circle. From the baffling decision to have a ten-year-old win a tag team championship to the infamous brawl-for-all...
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Episode 155: WrestleMania Watchalong - TLC II
On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe, a special guest cast featuring Matt, Gary, and - Bekki?? - are ready to WATCH some wrestling! Join us as we watch and react to TLC II from WrestleMania 17 featuring Edge & Christian vs The Hardy Boyz vs The Dudley Boyz. Bekki has never seen this match before,...
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Episode 154: The Rock Says
Take a trip back to 1998 on this episode of Keep The Kayfabe when Mike, Steve, and Gary compete in a trivia game based on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. But this isn't any ordinary quiz... every question asks what "The Rock Says". We cover every decade of the Rock's career, including some deep cuts.…
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Episode 153 - AEW Revolution 2024 Review Show
On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe, the boys share their thoughts on AEW's best pay per view in recent memory. Hear all about Sting's Last Match (including that INSANE Darby Allin spot), Will Ospreay's AEW debut, the AEW World Championship, and much more! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for...
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Episode 152 AEW Revolution 2024 Prediction Show
On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe, the boys run down the card for AEW Revolution 2024. Hear Mike, Steve, Gary, and Matt's picks for each match along with any twists & turns along the way. Who will be "King Bookah" after this Sunday?? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @keepthekayfabe
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Episode 151 IT'S STIIIIING!!!!!!
Join us on this special episode of Keep the Kayfabe as Mike, Steve, Gary, and Matt come together for a thrilling game of Jeopardy-style trivia, all in honor of the icon, STING! From his unforgettable moments in the ring to his legendary career highlights, the boys test their knowledge and…
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Episode 150: KTK Celebrates 150 w/ Special Guest Baxter Belafonte
On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the fellas get together to celebrate their 150th episode! And in great KTK fashion we celebrate it by doing what we do best, playing a fun new game. We figured we had to go big for this episode so invited our good friend of the show to join us, Baxter…
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Episode 149 Thanks For The Memories, Vince
on this episode of keep the kayfabe the boys chat about the recent news story dominating the wrestling news and that being Vince McMahon sex trafficking scandal. Its a tough subject to report on, but most be done and noted because the landscape of wrestling will be forever changed. Also how does...
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Episode 148: KTK Promo Game
On this week of Keep The Kayfabe the gang get together in royal rumble fashion and compete against each other in a new game crafted by Matt. Master of Games, Michaelson. We've been playing with the idea to do it for quite some time, but Matt finally said, "enough is enough, I'm gonna make these...
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Episode 147 2024 Bold Predictions
On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the boys reunite at long last. After a several week hiatus the boys hop back into what they do best and that is talk about what's going on in the wide world of wrestling. And something you don't hear very often on KTK is we actually give the WWE a tire pump....
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Episode 146 Full Gear 2023 Prediction Show
On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe the boys reconvien after a short layoff to reconfigure, catch up, and so Matt could be good father, the boys are finally back and what better way to kick the tires than with a world famous prediction show. AEW Full Gear is happening this coming Saturday in the...
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Episode 145 Wrestle Dream and Adam Copeland is AEW
On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the fellas break down the first ever AEW PPV, Wrestle Dream. The night had plenty to talk about and celebrate in its own right, but the show was completely stolen by the return of Adam Copeland, better known as Edge. The rated R superstar is all elite and where...
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Episosde 144 Wrestle Dream
On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe AEW sets up its first installment of its new PPV regiment happening monthly moving forward and to kick things off it is, Wrestle Dream. Taking place this Sunday in Seattle AEW has built some pretty good steam heading into this PPV with some dream matches on the...
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Episode 143 Tribute to Terry Funk
On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe another legend has passed away and this icon will left a huge impression of the business, Terry Funk. It's never exciting to do tribute shows but to hear the career and legacy Terry left is fascinating. Steve and Gary do a deep dive on his career from his…
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Episode 142 All Out 2023 Recap
On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the boys recap AEW All Out. For the first time this historic for AEW has been moved to a new venue. Mike was boots on the ground for the show and hear what he thought about the show moving to the United Center in Downtown Chicago. I think all can agree there...
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Episode 141 ALL IN at Wembley Results Show
On this episode of Keep The Kayfavbe the fellas recap the epic night of All In at Wembley. There was so much to cover where many of the matches on the card could have been main event quality that delivered. Hear some the highlights of the evening as well as who was victorious as King Booker.
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Episode 140 ALL IN at Wembley Stadium Prediction Show
On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe its another edition of KTKs world famous prediction shows for the highly anticipated AEW PPV All In taking place at Wembley Stadium in London England. It's going to be a full house for a card that will be full of highly entertaining matches and shocking drama....
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Episode 139 Dark Side Of The Ring Season 4 Recap
On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the boys recap season 4 of the widely popular show on the Vice Network, Dark Side of the Ring. There were some big men covered on this season that had some big problems with addiction, money management, and vices to handle being on the road 300+ days out the...
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Episode 138 Name That Name
On this week of Keep the Kayfabe Gary reports back to the boys on how the latest taping of AEW Dynamite went down in Columbus OH. Which was a pretty solid show from start to finish the fellas were interested what the in seat experience was like and hear what didn't make TV. The month of August...
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Episodse 137: Remembering the Mega Powers
On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the fellas get together to recollect the disbandment of one of the most dominant duos of professional wrestling, The MegaPowers. It happened 35 years ago in the city KTK calls home of Milwaukee WI in the Bradley Center which no longer stands today. How huge was...
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Episode 136: 1981
On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe the dynamic duo of Gary and Steve continue their deep dive series of the golden decade of wrestling which is the 80's. After getting the ball rolling in the series the fellas had some doubts on what might be relevant to talk about. Upon further review it…
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Episode 135 Blood And Guts Wrap up
On this week of Keep The Kayfabe we got the band back together and have a full boat to talk about the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, Blood and Guts. This match has become a summer staple combining aspects of war games and staggered entrances of wrestlers between two feuding teams. The talent…
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Episode 134 High Spots: Rivalries Vol. 2
On this week of Keep The Kayfabe the pod brings you another installment of High Spots, Rivalries vol. 2 except this time its a duo who have yet to collaborate one on one, Mike and Steve. You're probably still upset from Rivalries Vol. 1 that we didn't hit an obvious rivalry, but luckily we have...
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Episode 133 KTK TakeOver: 1980
On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe Steve and Gary begin their series covering one of the most exciting decades of wrestling, the 80's. Where wrestling was real and kayfabe was key, the 80's may be regarded as the fulcrum to making wrestling MUST SEE. The boys focus on the year 1980 where it all...
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Episode 132 High Spots: Rivalries Vol 1
On this week of Keep The Kayfabe the pod is running with a skeleton crew so what better time to introduce another layer of KTK with a spin off show with Mike and Matt they like to call, High Spots. Yes this is a show for the duo to talk openly about wrestling and how it directly affected their...
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Episode 131 AEW Collision & Forbidden Door
On this week of Keep The Kayfabe the boys lend their feed back to the debut episode of AEW's newest show airing Saturday nights on TNT, AEW Collision. The return of Chicago's favorite son, CM Punk wasn't just the only reason why this show show should get a lot of attention, there was something...
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Episode 130 The Iron Sheik
On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe the boys gather to honor the life and legacy of one of the greatest heat generators of all time, the Iron Sheik. Sheik passed away recently, but his lasting impacts that he had on the culture of wrestling will remain immortal. The fellas also give their…
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Episode 129 Crusherfest 2023 w/ Ted DiBiase, Greg Valentine, and Marty Jannetty
Wrestle your way down to South Milwaukee for a sun-soaked special on location episode of Keep The Kayfabe, recorded LIVE from the heart of Crusher Fest! Episode 129 is a love letter to wrestling's past, honoring the one and only "Da Crusher" in the city that made him a legend. 🌞🤼♂️ Join Matt…
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Episode 128 AEW Double Or Nothing 2023 Result Show
On this episode the boys recap AEW PPV, Double Or Nothing. The card was full of highs, lows, and a lot of surprises too. So why were the reviews so mixed across the wrestling world for Double or Nothing? Which matches shined and which ones took heavy bumps. Also who is KTK's King Booker? Find out...
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Episode 127 AEW Double Or Nothing 2023 Prediction Show
On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe the boys get together for another one of their renowned prediction shows to see who will be the next King Booker following AEW's star studded PPV, Double or Nothing. Taking place this Sunday in Las Vegas Nevada the card is always packed with interesting match…
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Episode 126 The Million Dollar Man, Ted Dibiase
On this weeks episode of Keep the Kayfabe we continue our deep dive series on living legends that will be attending Crusherfest this June 3rd and 4th located in South Milwaukee. He's the man you love to hate, the Million Dollar Man, Ted Dibiase. Renowned as one of the greatest heels of all time...
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Episode 125 Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
On this weeks episode of Keep the Kayfabe we continue our deep dive series on the legends that will be featured at South Milwaukee's, Crusher Fest this June 3rd and 4th! And we couldn't be more excited to talk about the life and career of one of our favorites, Greg The Hammer Valentine. A man who...
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Episode 124 Cowboy Bob Orton
On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe the boys announce some very exciting news that they will be taking the show on the road and will be heading to South Milwaukee's spectacular event, Crusherfest! A bi-annual celebration of pro wrestling that honors the home town hero, Reginald Lisowski, better...
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Episode 123 The Bushwhackers
On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the gang does a deep dive on the lives and careers of one of maybe wrestlings most misunderstood and not talked about tag teams, The Bushwhackers. On the surface if you're a long time WWF/WWE fan they may have just been some mid-card cartoon character like tag...
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Episode 122 AEW Dynamite: Milwaukee
On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe the boys found themselves in a very unique situation where half of the co-hosts of KTK watched AEW Dynamite live in Milwaukee and the others at home who unfortunately could not attend the event. Hear how the production translates between a live audience in…
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Episode 121 KTK Take-Over: Legendary Announcers and Referees of Wrestling
On this weeks episode of Keep The Kayfabe we have a Take-Over episode tag teamed by co-host Stevie G and very special guest, Gary. The boys take a deep dive into legendary referees and announcers spanning past decades all the way up to current day. These are the unsung heroes of the business and...
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Episode 120 The Re-Bar Mitzvah
On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe the boys recap AEW Dynamite and the highlight being MJF's, Re-Bar Mitzvah. Starting the show we saw MJF up to his usual weasely arrogance, but his party was crashed by three other wrestlers referred to as, "The Pillars of AEW", Sammy Guevara, Jungle Boy, and...
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Episode 119 AEW Revolution 2023 Result Show
On this weeks episode of Keep The Kayfabe the boys recap a stunner of PPV that may have exceeded expectations on multiple levels, AEW Revolution. The boys revisit their picks from the prediction show and see who is the next King Booker. Also major entertainment superstar visits the pod and offers...
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Episode 118 AEW Revolution Prediction Show
On this weeks episode of Keep The Kayfabe it is time once again for our famous KTK prediction show for the upcoming PPV, AEW Revolution. How it works is the boys run down the card and predict the outcomes of the matches slated for this Sunday fantasy book how the night will go. The person with…
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Episode 117 KTK TakeOver: Lanny Poffo
On this bonus episode of Keep The Kayfabe Co- Host Steve Grobschmidt takes an in depth look at the life and legacy of Lanny Poffo along with friend of the pod Gary. The boys focus on his early years when he tagged with his father and some of his earliest rivalries against foes that will leave you...
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A Milwaukee-based pro wrestling podcast for old-school and new-school wrestling fans. Fantasy booking, predictions, interviews, all-time lists, and major happenings in the world of professional wrestling.
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