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AEW’s Shawn Spears Interview - Collision in #YQR

This week, some bonus interviews from All Elite Wrestling as they get ready to bring AEW Saturday Collision across the Prairies, starting THIS SATURDAY in Regina, Saskatchewan!

Mike and Shawn talk all about Spears' emotional return to AEW last October in his home province of Ontario, and a lot more including!

- Challenging Luchasaurus (and Christian Cage apparently) for the TNT Championship

- How being "care free" doesn't mean taking it easy when it comes to facing his career

- How he feels about the term "underrated"

- Being in the Building for CM Punk vs. Samoa Joe in 2023

- Returning to Western Canada after a lengthy absence

- How a change in priorities has made him see life differently

- Workouts, food, carbs and music

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More AEW stars coming soon!

PCO Interview, Dave Meltzer, WWE MITB, AEW in Canada and More!

Thanks for finding #McGuireOnWrestling!

This week, former WWE Tag Team and ROH World Champion, "The French-Canadian Frankenstein", P.C.O. talks about his upcoming appearance for Dungeon Wrestling in Calgary July 8th.

Mike and PCO also discuss PCO's remarkable decades-long career that has had him play everything from an obnoxious Quebecor to a jacket-stealing pirate, to "Perfect Creation One".

Plus, you'll hear his surprising feelings towards hardcore matches, the legacy he hopes to leave, and those who helped him along the way.  This one is a can't miss!

Plus, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer returns.  He and Mike discuss several topics including:

- Remembering Darren Drozdov

- Mike's accuracy in predicting the AEW Saskatchewan Turnout

- WrestleMania in London… what will really be needed to make it happen?

- Drew McIntyre

- Did LA Knight need to win MITB?

- How is AEW All In Going to air?

- Sting - may not retire at All In?

- AEW loading up Chicago again with All Out Week

Jeremy Prophet Makes AEW TV Debut, Forbidden Door Preview, On-Site Feedback from Toronto AEW Collision, More

This week, you'll meet Jeremy Prophet, a Canadian independent wrestling veteran who made his TV In-Ring Debut for AEW Saturday Collision last night.

Hear from this very confident and able pro wrestler about his goals, as well as what it's like being backstage at AEW among the likes of CM Punk, Chris Jericho and more!

Also, #TeamMoW Member Kirk Haviland was on site at AEW Collision and is headed to Forbidden Door.  He offers a fan's perspective from the big weekend in Toronto, including what he's most looking forward to in tonight's massive 14-match card!

Lastly this week, some podcast shoutouts including The Squared Circle Wrestling Podcast and an acknowledgement of the biggest show of its kind, Busted Open, which featured an amazing conversation with Shayna Baszler among other great chat!

Listener Feedback on AEW Collision, Dave Meltzer, Special Announcement on the Future of MoW

"The King is back baby..."

Those are the words that CM Punk said mid-promo on the launch of AEW's Saturday Collision which made its debut last night.

This week, Mike McGuire is joined by The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer to discuss Punk's promo, the show overall, the returning talent and more.

Also, Dave and Mike discuss DVR Ratings, and how they may play a factor in Collision's success, advertisers' perceptions of wrestling fans, and of course, they dig into the "will they or won't they" saga between Punk and the Elite.

Next up, it's some of YOUR feedback from the show last night, including an old friend chiming in his two cents...

Lastly, an exciting announcement regarding the future of this show and much more.

HERE WE GO!  #CelebrateWrestling #McGuireOnWrestling

 

WWE Producer TJ Wilson (Tyson Kidd), Remembering Iron Sheik, Dave Meltzer and More

This week, a very exciting guest, current WWE Producer, TJ Wilson (Tyson Kidd) joins the show to talk about his careers both as a wrestler and a producer!  Join Mike as he and TJ talk about their early days in the Alberta independent scenes, to TJ's friendship with AEW's Claudio Castagnoli, being part of the neck fusion "club", and more.  Plus, TJ goes a little into what his job as a producer and coach is, versus what the perception of it is from fans and others.

Also, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer stops by to discuss some of the history of THE IRON SHEIK.

Mike and Dave also cover multiple topics including:

- AEW Collision's upcoming debut

- Gunther's 1 Year as WWE Intercontinental Championship

- "Undisputed" Championships in dispute

- and more!

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CM Punk Coming To Canada? Dave Meltzer on Collision Tickets, CWE Promoter Danny Warren and More!

Thanks for checking out Episode 6 of #McGuireOnWrestling!  Always free, always about wrestling.

This week, it's a loaded show for you with all sorts of stories.  From new belts to new babies, as well as some LONG overdue announcements, this show has you covered!

DAVE MELTZER is back from AEW's Double or Nothing Pay Per View last weekend and offers his thoughts on the crowd and their energy or lack thereof.

Also on the show:
- CM PUNK‘s return confirmed at AEW Collision - Will Punk come to Canada?     
- Are markets being burned out?    
- Will low-selling shows be cancelled or moved?
- SETH ROLLINS’ lack of WHC Contenders    
- Does JIM MILLER deserve a title shot at UFC 300?

PLUS:

You'll meet DANNY WARREN, the Promoter of C.W.E. Canada - the last regularly touring independent wrestling promotion carrying the old-school model of 5, 10, even 30 day tours.

Danny tells some stories from the road, the impact the pandemic had, and what it’s like promoting independent cross-country tours in the modern era.   

Lastly, if you missed the surprise interview this week with JACQUES ROUGEAU, please check it out by clicking here

Thank you for checking out the show.  You can always offer feedback by direct-messaging me on social media (@mcguireshow), or e-mailing mcguireshow@yahoo.com

 

BONUS: Jacques Rougeau on ”The Wrestling Academy” Contest for Independent Wrestlers

WWE Intercontinental and Tag Team Champion, as well as Canadian wrestling icon both as an individual, and as part of the legendary Rougeau wrestling family, Jacques Rougeau joined me to talk about the 2023 edition of "The Wrestling Academy".

The contest has attracted independent wrestlers from across Canada, and the winners receive $10,000 each, as well as 3 months at the Nightmare Factory in Atlanta!

You can find out more at www.wrestling-academy.ca
Check for the video version of this interview soon at  https://www.youtube.com/@McGuireOnWrestling-mr7ht

 

WON/F4W’s Josh Nason, WWE Night of Champions, AEW Double or Nothing, Top Stories, Tickets and more!

This week, as DAVE MELTZER is at AEW's DOUBLE OR NOTHING, Mike is joined by WON/F4W and new SI.com contributor JOSH NASON.

It's a very busy wrestling weekend with 4 major events happening in North America, the BOSJ tournament wrapping up and much more, so Mike and Josh dive deep into conversation about several of the big stories surrounding the wrestling industry.

Included in the discussion:

- WWE NOC Reaction/AEW DON Leadup

- The Pros and Cons of Comp Tickets

- Narratives in Wrestling Coverage

- Collision Ticket Sales/Star Power

- The CM Punk Factor and how it could change things

- Who’s next for the new WWE WHC? .

... and LOTS more!

Each week, the show is growing in reach and listenership, and it isn't going unnoticed.  Thank you for your continued support, 5 star ratings, etc.  Together, let's #CelebrateWrestling!