With Saturday being John Cena's last match, the guys talk about some of his best matches and moments throughout the years and give a preview of Saturday Night's Main Event. Also, Mark Shapiro comments on the WWE archives and the NXT PLE package, leaving Peacock, and when they might find a permanent home. They also discuss the reveal of the Street Fighter trailer, with Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Hirooki Goto all featured as characters. Plus, the impending return of MJF, a review of this week's AEW Dynamite, and some nonsense baseball talk mixed in. All this, your questions, and more!
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Mat Men S14E08 - Blood and Guts Delivers
The guys discuss this Wednesday's Blood and Guts matches, praising the production and how much they enjoyed it, in contrast to recent Dynamite and Collision shows. Sky Blue was a standout for the women, and they wonder where they go now that the Death Riders lost Blood and Guts. Chris Jericho is rumored to be coming back to WWE based on some of the comments he made on his podcast. The guys discuss if it's going to happen and what some of the matches we might see if so. They also discuss the 20th anniversary of Eddie Guerrero's death and talk about some of his best moments and how he changed wrestling. Plus, Joe Hendry is WWE-bound, PWI 250, and John Cenaâs final opponent, and more!
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Mat Men S14E07 - Itâs Spooky SZN!
The guys start by talking about the WrestleMania promo commercial, which gets people worked up for the wrong reasons. hey also discuss the future of Chris Jericho after abandoning the trademark for 'The Jericho Vortex'. Also, a preview of Saturday night's main event and this week's Friday Night SmackDown. Does CM Punk get the Title? They also discuss this weekâs AEW Dynamite, including the bait-and-switch angle with Hangman Page and Samoa Joe. Plus, NXT at MSG, overseas excursions for NXT women, your questions, and some Halloween fun!
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Mat Men S14E06 - No Nightmares, Just A WrestleDream!
There has been considerable confusion about Andrade's contract status following his brief appearance in AEW. It appears that a non-compete clause was in place from the WWE. The guys break down the latest and what it might mean for independent contracts going forward. Both Seth Rollins and Jacob Fatu were injured during Crown Jewel weekend in Australia, and both appear to have to miss some time. The guys speculate on what direction they might go if they have to take the title off of Seth. Also, a breakdown of this week's 3-hour Dynamite go-home show for WrestleDream and a preview for the PPV. Plus, Vince McMahon's legal trouble, your questions, and more!
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Mat Men S14E05 - Crown Jewel Preview, Plus an Explosive Dynamite!
The guys react to the news that AJ Styles will likely retire in 2026. They talk about what matches are left for him and why this weekend's match with John Cena could start a run of great matches to end his career. Andrew talks about the new rating system and why the numbers are lower after last week's low SmackDown viewership. Are they more accurate now, or more of a guess? Also, previews for Crown Jewel happening Saturday morning and Sunday's TNA Bound for Glory, and an early look at AEW Wrestle Dream. Plus, a breakdown of AEW Dynamite, Koda Ibushiâs injury, and Santo Escobar re-signs.
Pro Wrestling Mat Men is a weekly pro wrestling news and speculation podcast hosted by Andrew Zarian, Rich Stambolian. They are passionate about pro wrestling and about presenting their love for the product in a mature and well worded way with a big dose of laughter and goofing off. Wrestling fans unite and let cooler heads prevail while these boys regale you with their take on the squared circle.