That's Freakin' Wrestling Podcast

Matt & Rhodesia bring you a fun filled episode as they begin by discussing who’s the LeBron James of the WWE/pro wrestling, a question surrounding comedy roasts, the acknowledgment ceremony of Roman Reigns from ‘WWE RAW” Monday, week 2 of the Oba Femi open challenge, updated news on Asuka and the John Cena Classic Tournament, RIP to Barry Blaustein, and MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro03:49 LeBron James and who is him in WWE24:17 The Rock appearing on ‘The Roast Of Kevin Hart’ on Netflix and a question around comedy roasts36:10 Roman Reigns acknowledgement ceremony with the Uso’s and Jacob Fatu from ‘WWE Raw”47:19 Week 2 of Oba Femi’s open challenge53:40 Latest news on Asuka57:32 Grande Americano1:02:51 Updated thoughts on the John Cena Classic1:07:22 Is Paul Heyman being spread too thin?1:11:06 Remembering Barry BlausteinConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Matt & Rhodesia break down ‘Backlash’ and get right into Asuka’s potential retirement after her match with Iyo Sky. They also discuss the Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu match and the psychology used, John Cena’s big announcement, and MUCH MORE!0:00 Did Asuka just retire?28:33 Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu39:06 John Cena’s announcement42:09 Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker58:33 Trick Williams & Sami ZaynConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

This week on That’s Freakin Wrestling, Matt & Rhodesia discuss the fallout from The New Day separation with WWE, whether Oba Femi should already be on SmackDown challenging Cody Rhodes, and why Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins feels inevitable. Plus, our full WWE Backlash preview and predictions and MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro07:35 New Day leaving WWE33:00 WWE teasing Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins41:53 Oba Femi open challenge & should he have been hot shotted to the title58:33 RIP to Ted Turner1:00:21 ‘Backlash’ PreviewConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Matt & Rhodesia begin this episode by talking about how long they’ve been together, end it by reviewing the movie ‘Michael’ and giving you a ton of wrestling talk in between with the WWE talent releases, Jacob Fatu and Roman Reigns storyline, thoughts on Oba Femi's open challenge, one of the hottest takes Rhodesia has ever given, + MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro04:56 WWE talent releases from last week28:24 Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu storyline talk50:40 Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker’s promo segment from ‘WWE Raw’56:20 Oba Femi’s open challenge1:05:35 Highlighting Becky Lynch & Roxanne Perez1:09:34 Rhodesia’s hot take about Lyra Valkyria & Roxanne1:14:57 Tiffany Stratton winning the U.S. championship on ‘SmackDown’1:18:19 Fatal Influence debut on ‘SmackDown’1:21:12 ‘Michael’ movie going experience1:28:10 ‘Michael’ movie reviewConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Back from Las Vegas (and with a little bit of sleep), Matt & Rhodesia bring you their thoughts on WrestleMania 42 including the main event of CM Punk vs Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton, everything in between, and the week that was for them.Strap in and enjoy!0:00 Intro01:48 Quick non spoiler “Michael” movie thoughts05:40 Roman Reigns vs CM Punk from night 2 of ‘WrestleMania’ & Roman Reigns’s growth as a performer30:03 Jacob Fatu challenging Roman on ‘WWE RAW’34:12 Oba Femi & Brock Lesnar46:11 Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton50:38 Overall Mania thoughts1:02:07 Bianca Belair pregnancy announcement1:06:22 Cody and Punk1:10:10 WrestleMania week in Vegas conversation1:21:51 ConclusionConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Now let’s REALLY get to it!Matt & Rhodesia are joined by Brandon as they preview and discuss night 2 of WrestleMania 42.They grade each matches build, give their picks on who they think will win, and deep dive Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi and CM Punk vs Roman Reigns like only they can.WrestleMania weekend is here, let’s talk about it!0:00 Intro01:34 Overall ranking of the Samoans04:27 Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi24:29 IC title ladder match30:52 Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley40:53 Finn Balor vs Dom Mysterio48:39 Sami Zayn vs Trick Williams59:17 CM Punk vs Roman ReignsConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

In the 1st of 2 shows dropping this week, Matt & Rhodesia are joined by Brandon as they preview and discuss night 1 of WrestleMania 42.They grade each matches build, give their picks on who they think will win, what this weekend means to their wrestling fandom, + much more.This is a fun one, enjoy!0:00 Intro06:21 The significance of WrestleMania & what Mania weekend means to them21:29 Who’s the one person that’s missing Mania that absolutely shouldn’t24:51 The Usos and LA Knight vs. IShowSpeed and the Vision31:02 Ranking Samoan’s in regards to in ring work40:36 Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre46:54 Women’s tag team match51:29 Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee59:54 Gunther vs Seth Rollins1:06:12 Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer1:14:05 Cody Rhodes vs Randy OrtonConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Matt & Rhodesia take a deep dive into the craziest, real life storyline in a couple of years in WWE with TKO head Ari Emanuel inserting Pat McAfee into the main event of WrestleMania.They also discuss the announced lineups for WrestleMania night 1 & 2, Chris Jericho returning to AEW last week on ‘AEW Dynamite’, a potential double standard, Hulk Hogan’s new Netflix documentary, + MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro0:31 Marriage and living arrangement talk7:26 The Pat McAfee & TKO bomb that dropped last week including Cody Rhodes and CM Punk’s response55:13 WrestleMania night 1 & night 2 lineups1:10:19 Iyo Sky following Rhea Ripley to ’SmackDown’1:14:14 The pairing of Lil Yacthy & Trick Williams1:17:35 Chris Jericho back in AEW1:24:49 A double standard in wrestling/society1:36:50 Hulk Hogan’s last interview coming to Netflix1:41:41 Jade Cargill on the Joe Budden Podcast & Lola Vice winning the NXT woman’s title on ‘NXT Stand & Deliver’Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Matt & Rhodesia are back and begin this episode by discussing Seth Rollins vs Gunther and the angle from ‘WWE RAW’, Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar make their case for the most anticipated match on WrestleMania weekend, and they give their thoughts on Cody Rhodes and Stephanie McMahon’s segment from Monday night.They then get into who Randy Orton could be talking to, the controversial win of Sami Zayn from ‘SmackDown’ Friday, fans being upset about John Cena hosting ‘WrestleMania’,+ MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro3:58 Seth Rollins vs Gunther set for ‘WrestleMania’ and how it should lead to Brock Lesnar vs Gunther @ ‘SummerSlam’19:10 Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar make magic in MSG33:18 Stephanie McMahon and Cody Rhodes segment on ‘WWE RAW’45:50 Who is Randy Orton talking to on the phone?52:44 WWE charging 10k to tour Cody Rhodes bus on Mania weekend54:54 Sami Zayn winning the U.S. title from Carmelo Hayes on ‘SmackDown’1:02:13 CM Punk & Roman Reigns along with the Uso’s dropping the tag titles to the Vision1:07:15 Fans upset that John Cena is hosting ‘WrestleMania’1:12:04 Confirmed matches for ‘WrestleMania’ including a question about Penta1:16:39 Quick hitsConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Matt & Rhodesia start this episode by discussing the great work of Paul Heyman, Brock Lesnar, and Oba Femi before getting into week 5 of Roman Reigns & CM Punk.They also talk Gunther’s WrestleMania trajectory, Sid being inducted into the WWE HOF, Bron Breakker working his way toward a return in time for ‘WrestleMania’, Randy Orton’s 2nd week as a heel,+ MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro5:20 Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi, and Brock Lesnar delivering22:43 Roman Reigns and CM Punk losing the plot on their storyline1:03:59 Where is Gunther’s ‘WrestleMania’ match?1:10:14 Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer’s physicality on ‘WWE RAW’ and AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch official for ‘WrestleMania’1:12:12 Sid being inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame and Bron Breakker returning by Mania?1:15:35 ’SmackDown’ quick hitsConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Matt & Rhodesia are back after a jam packed few days of wrestling this past weekend.They discuss the CM Punk & Roman Reigns segment from Monday’s RAW show, the awesome Randy Orton heel turn, AEW & what they did @ ‘AEW Revolution’, Oba Femi challenging Brock Lesnar for WrestleMania,+ MUCH MORE!0:00 Intro3:13 CM Punk/Roman Reigns round 3 promo battle36:14 Sami Zayn’s incredible work on ‘SmackDown42:15 Randy Orton’s heel turn on Cody Rhodes59:49 Oba Femi answering Brock Lesnar’s open challenge1:11:07 Trick Williams updated entrance & Rhea Ripley/Jade Cargill1:15:42 ‘AEW Revolution’ talk+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

0:00 Intro2:01 The CM Punk & Uso’s segment from ‘WWE RAW’ and the fallout from it27:20 Finn Balor leaving the Judgement Day36:39 Quick ‘RAW’ thoughts40:53 AEW’s PPV strategy46:10 Update on Brock Lesnar’s WrestleMania opponent1:00:19 WWE’s unfinished storylines 1:08:38 ‘AEW Revolution’ preview1:31:54 Closing thoughts on the Detroit Pistons & spoiler on Iyo Sky’s WrestleMania opponent+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Cody Rhodes winning the championship again from Drew McIntyre stirred up a whirlwind of emotions online, was it really about him, or did it stem from Drew’s journey?And what about the Roman Reigns of it all?Let’s break it down like only Matt & Rhodesia can!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

0:00 Intro2:00 Elimination Chamber Thoughts17:29 RAW thoughts including the opening of the show & CM Punk & Roman Reigns promo battle #242:02 Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre this Friday on SmackDown and what WrestleMania now looks like for the SD brand1:04:25 Penta winning the IC title and getting closer to Dom Mysterio vs Finn Balor1:08:38 Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley go at it on social media1:24:21 The podcast engagement on TIkTok this past weekend1:27:56 Fairly critiquing wrestling1:32:49 Lash Legend and Nia Jax winning the tag team titles1:35:08 Demolition being inducted into the WWE HOF and “1st ballot” Hall of Famer’s+ MUCH MORE!Watch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

0:00 Intro4:40 The injury bug hits Bronson Reed and the future of the Vision17:29 Paul Heyman compares Austin Theory to Shawn Michaels26:00 Brock Lesnar’s open challenge for WrestleMania & the misses on RAW47:15 Giulia vs Rhea from SmackDown and some women’s division talk57:52 Paul Heyman discussing booking and planning for WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia1:03:54 AJ Styles celebration and HOF announcement1:09:45 NXT Stand & Deliver being off of Mania weekend1:14:22 Elimination Chamber preview1:28:13 MJF vs Hangman Page Texas Death Match storyline+ MUCH MORE!Watch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

0:00 Intro02:45 Matt & Rhodesia’s current gripes with the storylines & creative on WWE TV25:28 AJ Styles tribute for next week’s ‘WWE RAW’ show26:32 Jevon Evans going to the ‘Elimination Chamber’ and Kevin Nash’s comments about him40:11 RIP Jesse Jackson & Color Me Badd talk44:52 Bianca Belair finger surgery and who’s their pick to win the women’s Elimination Chamber match56:40 John Cena talks when he was originally scheduled to win #17 and when he was going to turn babyface with Cody Rhodes1:04:06 Brock Lesnar vs LA Knight rumored for WrestleMania1:10:41 AEW bringing it with strong TV1:20:25 What Rhodesia learned this week1:25:35 Mercedes Monè charging $100 to text her1:28:18 Chris Jericho still under contract to AEW+ MUCH MORE!Watch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Matt & Rhodesia are back to feed the wrestling streets with that good wrestling talk you love from them!0:00 Intro03:04 Roman Reigns and CM Punk take the night 2 WrestleMania main event spot20:31 Bron Breakker’s injury and comparing him to Oba Femi31:19 Triple H is allegedly concerned about WrestleMania ticket sales41:35 What Rhodesia learned this week44:42 Matt takes a victory lap on two takes50:28 Big E says he’s retired52:51 Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance and him vs Logan Paul @ Mania57:31 Suspension of disbelief in pro wrestling1:07:08 Kenny Omega is back1:13:00 Darby Allin getting kidnapped on Dynamite+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Matt & Rhodesia are back with a full WWE Royal Rumble 2026 recap, breaking down the winners, surprise entrants, and what it all means heading into WrestleMania.If you want the visuals and live reactions, this episode is also on YouTube!00:00 Instant reactions surrounding Roman Reigns appearance on Pat MacAfee & winning the Royal Rumble 08:40 Men’s Royal Rumble 22:29 Women’s Royal Rumble with Liv Morgan being the winner30:46 AJ Styles retires and what's next for him 38:21 WrestleMania talk

With WWE gearing up for one of their biggest shows of the year, Matt & Rhodesia bring you the wrestling talk and humor you’ve come to expect from them!They discuss the Royal Rumble and preview WWE’s kick off of the road to WrestleMania, the great ’Saturday Night’s Main Event’ from this past Saturday, overall thoughts of ‘WWE Unreal’ season 2, and the talk of AEW having trouble creating new stars.0:00 Royal Rumble PLE talk05:47 The Rock being offered the highest paycheck ever to wrestle @ next year’s Mania14:23 Saturday Night’s Main Event recap28:21 Does the lack of build for the ‘Royal Rumble’ hurt the excitement level?33:15 WWE Unreal thoughts compared to what’s been on social media56:32 What Rhodesia learned this week1:00:10 Can and is AEW creating new stars?1:13:00 ‘Royal Rumble’ previewConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Matt & Rhodesia are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary so they begin this episode with some marriage talk before getting into the graps!Topics include:A.J. Styles putting his career on the line against Gunther at the Royal RumbleCody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns not happening at this year’s WrestleManiaPowerhouse Hobbs joining WWECM Punk vs Finn Balor from this Monday’s ‘RAW’‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ previewThe Rascals signing with AEW and quick ‘Dynamite’ notes from last week+ MUCH MORE!0:00 Marriage Talk10:32 AJ Styles future after putting his career on the line against Gunther33:31 No Cody vs Roman 3 this year @ WrestleMania46:31 Powerhouse Hobbs signing to WWE50:58 CM Punk’s title run thus far and his match with Finn Balor58:14 Jey Uso’s promo from ‘RAW’1:03:10 What Rhodesia learned this week1:06:30 Quick ‘SmackDown’ highlights1:11:26 ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ preview1:39:19 AEW updatesConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

In this episode, Matt & Rhodesia discuss Drew McIntyre’s big win on ‘SmackDown’ defeating Cody Rhodes for the world title, what’s next for Cody, which show Oba Femi should land on, Finn Balor’s title shot against CM Punk on next week’s ‘RAW’, Rhodesia debuts a new weekly segment, + MUCH MORE!0:00 Stephanie McMahon not knowing about Liv Morgan’s arrest06:03 Drew McIntyre winning the championship, Cody Rhodes and WWE title reigns in general right now25:25 What’s next for Cody32:13 Drew’s next opponent for the ‘Royal Rumble’38:53 CM Punk vs Finn Balor42:10 Bron Breakker being suspended indefinitely46:20 Oba Femi better on ‘RAW’ or ‘SmackDown’?51:39 Rhodesia’s new segment58:21 Stephanie Vaquer’s injury and how WWE is handling it1:03:12 Giulia, Jordynne Grace, and Mercedes Mone Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

In this episode, Matt & Rhodesia discuss their New Year wrestling resolutions before discussing the Stranger Things episode of ‘WWE RAW’ particularly analyzing the main event featuring CM Punk and Bron Breaker.The conversation shifts to NXT highlights, the strengths of the current graduating class of wrestlers heading to RAW and ‘SmackDown’, and a ranking of the top women in WWE. They then preview the upcoming SmackDown, + MORE!0:00 Wrestling New Year resolutions5:35 WWE RAW thoughts including Bron Breakker vs. CM Punk18:23 Tag title match between The Kabuki Warriors & Iyo Sky/Rhea Ripley24:26 The WWE Unreal season 2 trailer31:51 Chris Jericho showing up at the ‘Royal Rumble’?36:42 Steve Austin says he has one more match in him40:02 NXT ‘New Years Evil’ and discussing the class of NXT wrestlers that were just called up to the main roster51:38 Trick Willams official debut on ‘SmackDown’58:14 WWE’s ranking of the top women in 20251:03:30 How Oba Femi plays into Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre this weekConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Happy New Years Freaks!Big week in pro wrestling and Matt & Rhodesia are here to talk about it all! From the title changes, Paul Heyman’s proclamation that the members of the Vision will be WrestleMania main eventers in 5 years, previewing WWE’s January 5th RAW show, Chris Jericho’s WWE return, AEW Worlds End and the William Regal message to wrestlers, Willow Nightingale defeating Mercedes Moné for the TBS championship, to grading WWE’s top men wrestlers for 2025, sit back and enjoy!0:00 Intro0:35 Which title change this past week hit you most in the feels?7:12 Matt and Rhodesia’s NYE celebration14:34 Who in the Vision will be a WrestleMania main eventer in 5 years20:07 The busy week in wrestling and WWE going back to 3 hour SmackDown’s starting this week24:32 Previewing this upcoming WWE RAW on January 5th42:24 Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre in a 3 Stages of Hell match47:33 The return of Chris Jericho to WWE53:38 Carmelo Hayes’ moment on SmackDown & his booking this past year1:02:57 Penta and Nikki Bella shout outs1:05:54 Grading the top WWE men stars from 20251:19:22 AEW Worlds End and William Regal’s message to the talent1:34:17 Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Moné from AEW Dynamite WednesdayConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

In this festive episode of the TFW Podcast, Matt and Rhodesia discuss their naughty and nice lists in professional wrestling, reflecting on the year's highs and lows. They talk rising stars, cultural experiences in Spain during Christmas, and share their thoughts on the Nutcracker ballet.They also delve into their favorite Christmas songs and movies, sharing personal anecdotes and preferences along with the most recent Jake Paul fight, debating its implications for boxing and entertainment.They then finish up by doing a quick preview of AEW World’s End this weekend.The dialogue is filled with humor, nostalgia, and everything you expect from the TFW podcast, happy holidays!0:00 Intro0:48 Christmas Naughty & Nice list for 202518:28 Listener question on future retirement runs in wrestling24:09 ChatGPT’s thoughts on the TFW podcast34:43 Christmas time in Spain44:37 Favorite Christmas songs and movies1:10:40 Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua1:20:54 AEW World’s EndConnect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Matt and Rhodesia begin this episode by discussing the ending of John Cena’s last match with Gunther from this past weekend's ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ (00:06) before giving their letter grade on Cena’s final run in it’s entirety (36:33).They also discuss:Austin Theory being the masked man (36:33)CM Punk’s promo from ‘WWE RAW’ and his title reign thus far (57:54)The Uso’s and The New Day’s chemistry in the ring (01:12:09)Ivey Nile, Maxxine Dupri (01:14:50) and Thea Hail becoming women’s North American champion (01:19:05)Matt shares a story from an ECW show involving the Dudley Boys (01:24:35)Quick hits on Oba Femi, AEW ‘Winter Is Coming’,(01:31:40)AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

Matt and Rhodesia begin this episode by getting to the biggest news of the week (01:36) before diving into John Cena’s last match with Gunther @ SNME (12:40) and what they would like to see from the match and the entire night (21:35) before discussing highlights on RAW including LA Knight’s place and The Uso’s going back to the tag team division (37:49).Bayley talks about her frustration with younger talent (50:11) which leads to a conversation on how younger talent is used in WWE (57:16)They also talk:-Iron Survivor match from NXT Deadline (01:03:12)-The Rock being nominated for a Golden Globe (01:08:11)-Mercedes Mone’ downfall has begun (01:12:59)-Final thoughts on John Cena’s last match (01:16:59)AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWWatch exclusive episodes and segments from the TFW Podcast:🎥YouTube: tinyurl.com/2fs5d743

In this episode, Matt and Rhodesia discuss their recent experiences with wrestling, including a hilarious story about a massage gone wrong. They dive into the Survivor Series event, analyzing the matches and the online reactions from fans. They then explore the significance of the War Games match and if they like the changes we saw this past Saturday night.They also discuss, John Cena and what his last match looks like now, Cody vs Roman 3, Jey Uso, TNA's new TV contract, + much more!

The end of an era… but not the end of That’s Freakin’ Wrestling.With Matt and Rhodesia calling in from Spain and Eshaun holding it down in the States, the crew links up one last time for the classic 3-person setup you all know and love.This is the final regular episode together — talking life, wrestling, big moves, and new chapters. The trio format might be wrapping up, but the family bond isn’t.🎧 Follow That’s Freakin’ Wrestling: 🐦 X / Twitter: @ThatsFNW 📸 Instagram: @ThatsFNW 🎵 TikTok: @ThatsFNW 📺 YouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

🎥 That’s Freakin’ Wrestling — “The Bloom Is Fading?”Hosted by: Eshaun & BrandonEshaun and Brandon break down a crazy week in wrestling — new champions at Saturday Night Main Event, Logan Paul possibly joining The Vision, and John Cena kicking off his 16-man farewell tournament.Then they ask the question no one wants to: Has WWE (and wrestling in general) already peaked? And they close with a real conversation about D-Von Dudley’s comments, JR, and racism in wrestling.All love. No disrespect. Just two fans who call it how they see it. 💜 👇 Timestamps below 👇⏱ Timestamps 04:01 – New Champions Crowned at Saturday Night Main Event 16:13 – Logan Paul Joins The Vision? 24:29 – John Cena and the 16-Man Tournament 40:30 – Has WWE (and Wrestling) Peaked? 1:04:04 – JR and Racism in Wrestling🎧 Follow That’s Freakin’ Wrestling: 📺 YouTube | @ThatsFreakinWrestling 🐦 X / Twitter | @TFW_Podcast 📸 Instagram | @ThatsFreakinWrestling 🎵 TikTok | @TFWClips

On this very special episode, Matt and Rhodesia discuss their recent decision to move from the United States to Spain, sharing their experiences and the excitement of starting a new chapter in Alicante. They talk about quitting their jobs, the challenges of moving, and their plans for the future, including continuing their podcast with new content beyond wrestling.Here's to new beginnings!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Seth loses his gold, Jey Uso’s moment could be coming, and Carmelo Hayes faces off with Dragunov — but who’s really better? The crew dives into Aleister Black’s mysterious new arc, the WrestleDream backlash, and WWE’s rumored two-year non-compete clause shaking up the locker room.Timestamps: 5:53 – Seth is stripped 14:53 – Will Jey Uso win at Saturday Night’s Main Event? 27:18 – Carmelo Hayes vs. Dragunov: Who is better? 33:54 – Aleister Black: The next Karrion Kross? 37:04 – WrestleDream: Why is everyone so mad? 58:08 – WWE’s 2-year non-compete clause?!🎙️ Hosted by Brandon & Eshaun — delivering wrestling talk that’s funny, fiery, and freakin’ real.📲 Follow Us: X: @ThatsFNW Instagram: @ThatsFNW TikTok: @ThatsFNW YouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

This week on That’s Freakin’ Wrestling, hosted by Rhodesia, Matt, and Eshaun — the gang is back! 🎙The crew dives deep into the evolving world of professional wrestling: from corporate loyalty and culture, to Seth Rollins’ injury, Stephanie Vaquer’s rise, and TNA’s new TV deal that could shake up AEW. It’s one of the most stacked episodes yet, filled with insight, humor, and that signature TFW passion.🕒 Episode Breakdown:3:50 — Corporate culture and loyalty in wrestling18:01 — The Vision and Seth Rollins’ injury42:25 — Zelina Vega joins Aleister Black vs. Damian Priest52:38 — Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed1:05:00 — Kenny Omega and his future in wrestling1:12:00 — AJ Styles and John Cena tribute match1:19:00 — “Mark My Words” and Stephanie Vaquer1:32:00 — Rhea Ripley and Asuka’s incredible heel work1:36:00 — TNA’s new TV deal and its impact on AEW🎧 That’s Freakin’ Wrestling brings you authentic conversation, smart analysis, and the hottest takes in pro wrestling every Tuesday.📲 Follow us:X: @ThatsFNWInstagram: @ThatsFNWTikTok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

This week on That’s Freakin’ Wrestling, Eshaun breaks down one of the wildest weeks in WWE! From Shane McMahon’s surprise return to Santos Escobar’s rumored exit, we cover it all — plus the final hype before Crown Jewel 2025!🕒 Episode Breakdown:3:17 — Shane McMahon returns?!10:01 — Santos Escobar gone?25:00 — SmackDown & RAW highlights31:00 — Character stories & creative arcs53:00 — Crown Jewel predictions and match analysis🎙 That’s Freakin’ Wrestling delivers your weekly dose of wrestling talk, bold opinions, and hilarious hot takes every week.📲 Follow us: X: @ThatsFNW Instagram: @ThatsFNW TikTok: @ThatsFNW YouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Matt and Eshaun are joined by Brandon and they begin the episode by talking about their son’s work ethic (00:09) before getting to the grap’s!They discuss:Roman Reigns, Jey and Jimmy Uso storyline (12:32)How John Cena and Brock Lesnar could be connected (23:32)John Cena’s last match officially announced for Saturday Night’s Main Event in D.C. (26:34)Matt being out on the Rhea/Iyo and Kabuki Warriors storyline (33:12)The botched ending of the women’s title match on ‘SmackDown’ and all that comes with situations like that (55:19)Matt’s hot take on JeVon Evans (01:18:17)AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun begin this episode by discussing the online backlash from ‘WrestlePalooza’, if it was warranted, and everything that goes into the booking decisions made (02:50).They also discuss:John Cena vs AJ Styles set for ‘Crown Jewel’ (45:11)Cody Rhodes discusses who would be next to run WWE (1:04:13)PWI 500 top 10 list (1:17:45)Masha Slamovich allegations of domestic violence (1:24:01),AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

The team is up to their usual shenanigans on this pod and they bring you another fun show!On this episode they talk:Working with your spouse/significant other (00:16)WrestleMania being announced for Saudi Arabia in 2027 and Ari Emanuel says WWE tickets prices will go up even higher in the future (13:17)Can AEW take advantage of all this in 2027? (49:40)What would you spend $200 to see @ the Sphere in Vegas? (57:12)Andrade being released from WWE (01:06:15)Dom Mysterio winning the AAA Mega championship this past Friday night (01:10:05)Jey Uso & LA Knight (01:18:46)Bayley’s 1st appearance with her new character (01:21:56)WrestlePalooza preview (01:25:17)AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun have a great show for you this week!They talk:Catchphrases in wrestling (00:10)Live SmackDown thoughts and AJ Lee’s return to WWE after 10 years (11:02)WrestlePalooza’s card (28:07)‘RAW’ highlights including The Uso’s, LA Knight, the Bron’s, the women and more (39:28)Rusev and Aleister Black’s usage in WWE thus far (01:13:02)WWE continuing to counter program AEW (01:18:50)AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun are back and begin this episode by talking about The Rock’s massive weight loss and the Hollywood Reporter’s top 10 wrestlers turned actors list (00:09).They give their overall thoughts on ‘WWE Clash In Paris’ (14:59) before getting into the big news of the week which is AJ Lee will be returning to WWE TV to be involved with CM Punk, Becky Lynch, and Seth Rollins (21:39).Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed do some great business and Matt puts some very high praise on The OTC (46:33), the Uso’s are reunited (58:56), Paris showing love to AJ Styles and him needing to be higher on people’s all time lists (01:07:05), Logan Paul’s match with John Cena (01:14:22), Matt’s beef with the Slim Jim tables (01:31:42), the Detroit Lions win/loss total set by Vegas (01:32:43), Viagra (01:33:41),AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

The gang starts this episode by discussing Roman Reigns’s and John Cena’s promo’s from this past week and how real life creeps into promo’s (01:42) before getting into a conversation on what a brand new wrestling promotion could maybe look like if they had to be completely different than wrestling that’s on TV right now (11:43) and week 3 of Bayley’s incredible promo work (31:26).They then get into talk about Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker (39:51), creative remembering Roman Reigns’s story a year late (51:03), Roman vs Cody or Roman vs Seth @ WrestleMania 42 (56:37), wrestling hot take that everyone would disagree with (01:05:56), NXT Heatwave and AEW Forbidden Door talk (01:22:11), Clash In Paris this Sunday (01:39:26),AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun begin this episode with an update on text message threads (00:09) and they discuss their fat ass moments (03:37) before getting into the wrestling talk.Listener feedback from the early Royal Rumble winner convo from last week’s pod (08:09), Roxanne and Raquel (10:44), Chris Jericho looks to be open to a WWE return and the crew deep dives their thoughts (14:25).Naomi and Jimmy announce they’re expecting (33:51), Karrion Kross and Scarlett update (45:09), WWE’s new deal with ESPN looking to start on September 20th against AEW All Out (57:33), who are their most underutilized wrestlers in history (01:09:53), rumors of WWE wanting to purchase TNA (01:24:07),AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun are back and begin this episode by discussing Vince McMahon saying Hulk Hogan wasn’t racist but said racist things (00:09) before getting into fun and hilarious topics including:Matt getting bullied for his love of candy corn (05:20)Karrion Kross and Scarlett’s contract being up with WWE as of this past Sunday, thoughts on this being a work or shoot, and are work/shoot’s good for wrestling fans and backstage morale (15:10)More thoughts on ‘WWE Unreal’ and thoughts of fans seeing how the magic is made (28:25)Reported unhappiness within WWE over the Seth Rollins worked injury angle (40:47)Karrion’s and Scarlett’s future (53:45)Wrestling characters that are/were hated (01:16:45)WWE counter programming AEW again next month (01:21:21)Rumors surrounding Naomi and why she may be off TV for an extended period of time (01:27:02)Bayley’s promo from ‘RAW’ and the women’s division on Monday nights (01:30:47)CM Punk and LA Knight’s promo segment (01:39:22)Question’s on the top of the men’s division on ‘RAW’ and early favorites to win next year’s ‘Royal Rumble’ (01:44:51),AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun begin this episode by discussing WWE moving to more 2 night PLE’s in the future (00:10) before getting into Brock Lesnar’s shocking return at ‘SummerSlam’ this past weekend (07:10). John Cena and Cody Rhodes gave us a moment on Sunday (27:11), CM Punk wins the WWE title before Seth Rollins cashes in (46:10), and they give praise to Roman Reigns (01:03:53).What could and should be next for Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton (01:06:07), Naomi, Iyo and Rhea deliver the goods (01:18:58), thoughts on Lyra Valkyria vs Becky Lynch (01:22:34), is it ok to “see through” wrestler’s work (01:28:14), DIY and their place on the roster (01:36:12), Damian Priest needing to bring some of his real personality onscreen (01:40:09), Karrion Kross and Scarlett’s WWE contract status (01:47:49),AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

On this episode, Rhodesia and Eshaun (with a quick special call-in guest) begin by talking about Cody Rhodes’s mic abilities being something to appreciate (3:35) and discuss their thoughts on the passing of Hulk Hogan at the age of 71 (6:05).They then talk the Detroit beat down of Roman Reigns and Jey Uso by the Bron’s on ‘WWE Raw’ (28:40), Brie Bella’s future in WWE (38:13), the “Real or Unreal?” of it all with WWE’s new Netflix show, the latest on Drew McIntyre (46:08) and a preview of this weekend’s “SummerSlam” PLE (54:40). Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun begin this episode talking about the Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman’s promo segment from this past Monday’s ‘WWE RAW’ (09:38) before getting into who’s going to be the greatest Steiner in wrestling history (16:26).They then discuss WWE characters and their performances weekly(23:12), how and why the crowd has turned so quickly with Charlotte Flair (50:44), TNA Slammiversary online backlash (53:59), before Matt and Rhodesia talk about their in person experience at ‘AEW Dynamite’ and all 3 discuss if they felt the episode was a good follow up from ‘All In’ (1:13:35).They then wrap the show with some thoughts around comparing the TV Shows of AEW vs. WWE in 2025, Cody Rhodes vs. Cena contract signing segment on ‘SmackDown’,AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun are joined by Brandon as they break down the weekend that was in WWE and AEW!They begin this episode by talking what their favorite moment was from this weekend of wrestling (01:30) before discussing ‘WWE Evolution’ (32:08).The crew discusses a listener question regarding comparisons between Edge and Logan Paul (45:09), Seth Rollins injury and if it’s a work or shoot (56:44), Roman Reign’s return and everything that comes with it (01:06:35), Goldberg’s final WWE match and him stating he didn’t like how it all went down (01:32:18), and another listener question on what got us into pro wrestling (01:50:00).They then wrap the show with some random thoughts, ranking their favorite shows from the weekend (02:05:50)AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia, and Eshaun begin this episode by talking who have they felt vindicated by previously in wrestling (00:09) before getting into how the masses may be consuming pro wrestling right now with all the content that’s out there and what they liked from ‘WWE RAW’ & ‘SmackDown’ (23:54).Matt brings up what he observed from ‘WWE RAW’ this week and the crew deep dives the heels in WWE and where the emotional investment is from the fans with the current crop of wrestlers & storylines (31:00)Other topics include:What show they are most excited for this weekend and why (55:46)Ranking Giulia, Roxanne Perez, Lyra Valjyria, and Stephanie Vaquer (01:10:04)What do they care about on Saturday Night’s Main Event’, ‘Evolution’, and ‘All In’ (01:17:32)AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Come join the craziness that this episode brings as Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun begin by talking their favorite Canadian wrestling moments and performers with Canada Day being this week (04:10) before Matt tells the crew he may need a therapy session surrounding his consumption on WWE after ‘WWE Night Of Champions’ (10:18).The crew discusses NOC a bit more (39:46) before Rhodesia asks a question surrounding wrestlers being green (49:02), Cody Rhodes promo from NOC and usage of the word ‘character’ (59:56), Talla Tonga finally debuting on WWE TV & the success Solo Sikoa is having currently (01:11:46).Other topics include:Wrestlers having creative control (01:20:40)Britt Baker AEW’s run and how she would fit in WWE/NXT (01:25:58)AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Three The Hard Way is back and they begin this episode by breaking down John Cena’s promo from this past Friday’s ‘SmackDown’ and what it all may mean for the last 6 months of Cena’s run (03:40).They discuss if something missing with Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman’s presentation (21:58), Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso’s match from ‘WWE RAW’ and how the result may play into what we see with Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton this weekend (34:34), Gunther and Bill Goldberg put some fire to their match for SNME (50:25) and who’s the top 3 promo guys from The Bloodline (56:16).Other topics include:Pat McAfee’s absence (01:01:15)“Rhodesia’s Rumor’s” (01:02:38)The top 10 all time R&B singers list (01:08:05)’Night Of Champions’ preview (01:13:19)AND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Matt, Rhodesia and Eshaun are back and start this episode by discussing Goldberg’s return to WWE on RAW this past Monday and then get into the unfortunate injury of Liv Morgan.The crew then discuss the end of ‘WWE RAW’ along with the multiple options WWE can go with for a Seth Rollins cash in and Rikishi speaks out about Jey Uso losing the title last week.Other topics include:Bayley’s return promoMercedes Mone’s new relationshipAsuka’s 1st match backAND MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling

Three The Hard Way is back and they begin this episode by discussing Jey Uso losing the title to Gunther on ‘WWE RAW’ this past Monday. (02:38)The other big story this week is R Truth being back in WWE, the crew discuss his return at ‘Money In The Bank’ and what would be a bigger moment: Truth or Cody Rhodes beating Cena for the title? (34:34)Other topics include:The fans being upset with LA Knight not winning the MITB briefcase (59:05)Jacob Fatu’s turn on Solo Sikoa (1:03:35)Giulia not connecting with the WWE main roster audience yet (1:09:35)+ MUCH MORE!Connect With Us!X: @ThatsFNWIG:@ThatsFNWTik Tok: @ThatsFNWYouTube: That’s Freakin’ Wrestling