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Keith Elliot Greenberg on Superstar Billy Graham, Dave Meltzer on Owen Hart and more!

This week, Mike takes you through the latest headlines, including the somewhat surprising announcements that DIDN'T happen around AEW's new Saturday Collision Show, as well as several Womens' championships making the news.  After that, the show takes a look back at two remarkably influential talents in their own respective generations.

Inside The Ropes and WWE Magazine writer, Multiple best-selling author and historian Keith Elliot Greenberg reflects on the life and times of his friend, "Superstar" Billy Graham. Keith and Mike got to know each other last year, and after hearing Keith speak about Superstar on the Sirius XM show, "Busted Open", Mike followed up with some questions of an era that was after those discussed on that show.

24 years ago this coming Tuesday, May 23, we lost Owen Hart. In a special conversation with the Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer, Mike McGuire recalls some of the hidden gems in Owen's career between Stampede Wrestling and WWE. Hear about some of Owen's greatest matches in Europe, as well as Japan, and even the rivalries in his home town of Calgary, Alberta, which will hold the finals in AEW's "Owen Hart Foundation Tournament" in 2023.

Fun fact: Owen Hart was part of Mike's first ever wrestling interview, along with his brother Bret Hart, and brother in law, Davey Boy Smith.

To be a part of the show, or offer feedback, feel free to reach out on most social media platforms, @mcguireshow

 

TESSA BLANCHARD Interview, Blais’ 8 Hour Match Success, WWE Stock changes, AEW Announcements, Dave Meltzer and More!

If you're just finding the show, you've picked a GREAT week to be here!

After some time away, TESSA BLANCHARD, the first woman to hold a major company's World Heavyweight Championship (IMPACT! Wrestling) is back in the ring and ready to pick up where she left off.

Hear directly FROM HER where she's been the last couple of years, what her plans are, and some pretty ambitious goals moving forward.  The "Undeniable Diamond" gives an honest, open and optimistic outlook on not just her future, but those around her.

Also, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer is back this week, and along with Mike the two discuss many things including:
- Michael Richard Blais' 8 Hour Match Fundraiser Success (you can still donate: www.clandestinewrestlingsociety.com/Infinity)
- WWE's Stockholder information
- AEW's big announcements this Wednesday
- Cameron Grimes' SmackDown Debut
- AJ Styles and Seth Rollins' upcoming WHC Match
- Randy Orton's future and more!

Plus, next week will be a special tribute to the life and fans of Owen Hart.  You are invited to leave your thoughts, memories and stories by contacting @mcguireshow on all social media platforms, as well as by e-mail: mcguireshow@yahoo.com

 

 

FULL INTERVIEW: Jimmy Jacobs on Wrestling, Writing, Life, Death, Free Will and Stoicism | McGuire On Wrestling

As part of the commitment to "Always-Free" content, this is an incredible conversation with one of the favorite minds in professional wrestling today, Jimmy Jacobs (@jimmyjacobsx).

Touring with C.W.E. across Central Canada, Jimmy shares stories of why he loves hitting the road for long tours, his success behind the scenes of WWE as a writer for two years, and a little about his current role as a producer for IMPACT! Wrestling.

The conversation then moves in a completely different direction, as Mike McGuire and Jimmy start discussing the finer points of life, including embracing stoicism, free will choices, acceptance of death, willingness to flow with the cycles of nature, and bearing the responsibility of our lives.

Yeah... we get deep.

FULL INTERVIEW: Michael Richard Blais and his 8 Hour Wrestling Match for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation | McGuire On Wrestling

As promised in this week's episode of #McGuireOnWrestling, Michael Richard Blais (@godsgiftMRB) talks about the early days of his career, being trained by TJ Wilson (@tjwilson711), hitting the indies with the likes of Nattie Neidhart (@natbynature), Brandon Van Danielson, Ravenous Randy Myers (@theweirdohero), and many more.

Plus, hear how he formed a relationship of trust with Lance Storm, and became one of the most trusted trainers and wrestlers in Canada.

Approaching 20 years in his career as a wrestler, Blais is celebrating the anniversary by wrestling an 8 HOUR gauntlet match, appropriately titled the "Infinity Gauntlet", in support of Alberta's Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation.

To donate to Blais' effort, and help smash his $5,000 CAD goal, visit www.clandestinewrestlingsociety.com/infinity 

McGuire on Wrestling - Episode 2: AEW ALL IN w/UK Reaction, Dave Meltzer, MRB’s 8 Hour Match for Charity, Jimmy Jacobs

Thanks for being here for Episode 2!

This week Mike McGuire (@mcguireshow) is back with a loaded show, filled with perspectives and stories from around the world!

Canadian Wrestler Michael Richard Blais (@godsgiftMRB) talks all about his upcoming 8 Hour Gauntlet Match for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation (donate at: www.clandestinewrestlingsociety.com/infinity)

ROH Tag Champion, Former WWE Writer and IMPACT! Wrestling Producer Jimmy Jacobs (@jimmyjacobsx) offers some insight into his vast career and experience.

From The Squared Circle Podcast in the UK (@TSCwrestlingpodcast), Andy Evans joins us to give a first-hand look at the reaction from fans to the arrival of AEW in the United Kingdom.

The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer is back and we analyze the MASSIVE numbers for AEW's ALL IN, a potential STING retirement match location, as well as the incredible feedback to WWE's Backlash PLE in Puerto Rico, Trinity Fatu, the END of the WWE Brand Split before it got started with the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament, and more!

McGuire on Wrestling - Episode 1: Dave Meltzer Takes YOUR Questions

This week, on the premiere episode of McGuire on Wrestling, join Mike McGuire for the weekly recap of pro wrestling. 

Every week, Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer will also join in to discuss some of the biggest news and rumors. 

The show is brand new, so all suggestions are welcome!

This week, topics include:

- WWE Draft Weekend Results

- Trinity Fatu debuts in Impact - when you can watch it

- The New WWE World Championship - is it a "1-A" Title?

- The CM Punk "Welcome to Chicago" Tour

- AEW's Canada tour sees some major changes in preparation for the new Saturday show

Plus, for the inaugural show, Mike and Dave take on some of YOUR questions directly!  To be a part of the show, follow @mcguireshow on all your favorite socials, including the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mcguireshow/

THANKS FOR BEING HERE!

- MM

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