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The Alternate Commentary Table Ep 139 - Stuck in the Wrestling "Friend Zone"

The Greeks are back together with a fresh take on the week in wrestling from the FAN point of view. This week on the gWo Hitlist:

- AAA's Mask v. Mask lived up to the hype

- Cody's doing his job

- What's next for Gunther

- Who's stuck in the "Wrestling Friend Zone"?

- Fantasy booking for Chad Gable

- Reasons to get behind "The Toxic Spider" Thekla

- The Alternate Scenario

- Kevin Knight in the Don Callis Family

- Mercedes Mone's return to AEW TV

and more!

 

McGuire on Wrestling 160: Mask v. Mask, MOTY? WWE Clash in Italy Yay!/Boo!, Dave Meltzer and More!

When WWE acquired Mexico's AAA, few people saw a future where a comedy gimmick from Chad Gable on Raw would turn into one of the hottest, most celebrated feuds in recent history.  El Grande Americano Original v. El Grande Americano II overdelivered in ways that people can't stop talking about.

Join Mike McGuire and guests for insight into the last week of professional wrestling on all levels!

Also, AEW brings another PPV to Canada, and ticket prices are actually making fans HAPPY!  The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer returns to talk all about the WWE/TKO Shareholders' Lawsuit, AEW's PPV success needing to translate to weekly stats, and more relevant talk.

Finally, Mike and Joe Aguinaldo give their thoughts on WWE's latest PLE, Clash in Italy.  From Brock Lesnar coming out of retirement to Tribal Combat becoming a played-out stipulation, the guys let you know what they think, and then we hear from you in another edition of "YAY!/BOO!"

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The ACT Ep. 138 - Mystery Bag!

The gWo are coming in raw and unedited this week as producer Dadi is in transit and… well… I guess you’ll just have to listen to find out what’s up!

Guaranteed to be part of the discussion is the hot streak that AEW is on, Clash in Italy for WWE and more!

This episode has currently not been produced or edited in any way… listener discretion is probably advised….

Legends and Champions: WWF Fully Loaded 2000

At a time when WWF/WWE Television was peaking, their biggest star and hottest attraction was out of action.  That aside, Fully Loaded 2000 remains a PPV that is remembered fondly by fans.

From crazy stipulations to a "Triple Main Event", what made this show so special?  How did WWE manage to make up for a missing mega-star?  Which new faces saw breakthrough outings?

Stefan Bennett will walk you through the entire card, as well as moments surrounding the event and try to answer these questions and more!  

McGuire on Wrestling 159: Brock Lesnar is Back, AEW Double or Nothing 2026 Yay!/Boo!, In Defence of Saturday Night’s Main Event, Danhausen x The Knicks and More!

Weeks feel like months in pro wrestling these days.  In just over a week we have had a "network special", a PPV, countless weekly TVs and shows, as well as some surprising crossovers from wrestling into the mainstream!

Join Mike McGuire for a special Monday edition of the show as we look back on a crazy AEW PPV from New York City, and look ahead to WWE's Clash in Italy with a return match few saw coming! Plus, Mike DEFENDS what some fans say was a "house show" card for Saturday Night's Main Event, and also looks at the New York Knicks' complicated but complimentary relationship with Danhausen!

Also, news on AAA's Noche De Los Grandes, WWE House Shows returning to Edmonton and Calgary, and lots more!

The Alternate Commentary Table Ep. 137

The gWo are back after a week off, as we get ready for AEW's Double or Nothing PPV!  Plus, the guys look at the shocking return of Brock Lesnar, The Bucks of Jericho and more!

Plus, a look into tonight's WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, trying to figure out the Moxley/Ospreay relationship, El Grande Americano and more!

 

Legends and Champions: SummerSlam 1997

The war between WCW and WWE was reaching its boiling point.  Bret Hart would challenge The Undertaker for the WWE Championship, with the controversial Shawn Michaels as the special referee.  Tensions were high, and the show titled "Hart and Soul" brought a series of stories and stipulations to a talent-stacked card.

Despite the talent and star power, the show struggled, and would also play scene to one of the most damaging and defining injuries to a Superstar in history.  Join Stefan Bennett as he walks us through the time as well as the events leading up to and following the card in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Joining Stefan for this episode, Celebrate Wrestling's Mike McGuire offers his perspective and memories from the time, and you're welcome to share yours as well!

Share your memories and thoughts on the Celebrate Wrestling discussion page!

 

MoW 158: Did Rousey/Carano Deliver? What it Means for Wrestling, AEW Double or Nothing Preview, Cena Classic, Beyond The Mat and More!

This past weekend, something possibly more pro-wrestling than pro-wrestling caught a lot of eyes, in the form of a new MMA venture presented on Netflix.

The Ronda Rousey/Gina Carano main evented card brought a lot of eyes to an event that some viewed as a potential competitor to UFC.  UFC is co-owned by WWE's parent company, TKO.  This week, Mike McGuire and Joe Aguinaldo look at the show itself, as well as the business behind it and what kind of threat it could pose to pro-wrestling fans.

Also this week, we take a quick look at the upcoming AEW Double or Nothing 2026 card, and Legends and Champions returns this week, so we have a special discussion with host Stefan Bennett, as we all try and anticipate what the John Cena Classic could actually end up being.

Plus, news on the 1999 film "Beyond The Mat", Marty Jannetty, Iyo Sky, Naraku, Baron Corbin, WSW Australia and more!