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MOW 126: WPW President Devin Bray on Mone v. Threat, WWE Crown Jewel Yay/Boo, More!

This week, join Mike McGuire to go over and look ahead at another wildly interesting week in pro wrestling!

Special guests include:

Winnipeg Pro Wrestling President, Devin Bray
Recorded earlier this week, it was before the news that AEW star Mercedes Mone has tied the title-holding record with Ultimo Dragon.  Hear how Winnipeg Pro Wrestling came from uncoventional beginnings, and has become a signature promotion in Canada.  Also, we discuss the impact of having Mercedes Mone added to an already stacked show, and the continued evolution of pro wrestling in one of Canada's most traditional territories,

Joe Aguinaldo

Joe and Mike go through YOUR feedback on WWE's latest PLE from Australia, "Crown Jewel: Perth".  Plus, a story you just have to hear...

Dave Meltzer
In his weekly visit, Dave joins Mike to talk about some of the breaking stories from last week, including news on John Cena's final opponents, the US TV ratings possibly changing the value of wrestling on television, Austin Theory and much more!

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The ACT Ep. 109 - Polishing Our Crown Jewels

This week, join Mitch and Dimitri as they give you their Crown Jewel picks, as well as talk everything in wrestling they watched this week from WWE, AEW and anywhere else!

Also, for those planning on seeing Mitch, Dimitri and Mike at Dungeon Wrestling next weekend, the show has moved to the BMO Centre, still on the Stampede Grounds.  See you there!

Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - Ready To Rumble: The WCW Movie

Are you ready to talk trash about one of the most infamously terrible (yet secretly fun) wrestling movies of all time?

This week on Legends and Champions, we're pulling back the curtain, cleaning out the septic tank, and diving head-first into the cinematic masterpiece that is WCW's Ready to Rumble!

We’ll break down the bizarre journey of sewage workers Gordie and Sean, Oliver Platt’s magnificent performance as the disgraced Jimmy King, and the baffling real-life aftermath that gave us a world champion we wanna wrestle off the road!

Was this movie the death knell for World Championship Wrestling, or just a hilariously stupid buddy comedy? We’ll discuss all the diamond cutters, triple-cage insanity, and why David Arquette's reign still haunts wrestling fans to this day.

Tune in to Legends and Champions and join us as we analyse this bizarre piece of wrestling history and prove that even after all these years... WE WILL RULE YOU!

MOW 125: Author Brian R. Solomon, Comedian Ernie Vicente, WWE Crown Jewel Preview, More!

This week, it's another packed and extended edition of McGuire on Wrestling as Mike welcomes some special guests and talks about some of the biggest news in wrestling this week.

Our Feature Guest is former WWE Magazine writer and Author, Brian R. Solomon, whose new book, "Irresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon" came out this week.  Hear not only some fascinating stories about one of the true pillars of what would eventually become today's WWE, but also some incredible untold stories about the legend in and out of the ring.

Brian and Mike also get into discussions of the process of writing a book like this, which can be considered in many ways as his follow-up to the critically acclaimed "Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik".  You'll hear how a fascination with ancestry helped paint a picture of Gorilla Monsoon you may have never fully appreciated.

In another edition of "Have Your Say", we catch up with Toronto Comedian and Celebrate Wrestling family member Ernie Vicente.  Ernie is a life-long fan, and uses what he's heard about the wrestling business as a template for how he's found success as a touring stand-up comic.

Plus, Mike takes you through some of the headlines of the week, including how Winnipeg Pro Wrestling may be part of what could be a historic title reign, or their champion could make it more challenging for a certain AEW "CEO".

The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer also joins the show to talk about The Rock's struggles at the Box Office this week, and how a disappointing box office result might not be as bad as it seems for Dwayne Johnson.  They also discuss AEW's "throwback" approach to some of their stars, ticket prices, and look ahead to December 13th, as John Cena's last match has been announced - but not his last opponent.

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The ACT Ep. 108 - Happy Birthday AEW Dynamite!

This week, Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis celebrate the 6th year of AEW Dynamite - including a moment from the show they remember fondly.

Also, the guys do what they do... talk about wrestling, goof off, and give you an entertaining hour of gWo goodness!

 

Legends and Champions with Andy Evans - Jake "The Snake" Roberts

He was the master of psychology. The man who could paralyze an opponent—and an arena—with a single, chilling stare. But the shadows he cast in the ring were nothing compared to the darkness that followed him outside of it. 

 

On this episode of Legends and Champions we breakdown the legacy of the WWE Hall of Famer Jake "The Snake" Roberts

GUEST: AL SNOW! Plus: TNA in Alberta, NXT Invasion, Dave Meltzer and Listener Feedback!

This week on the podcast version of McGuire on Wrestling, you're getting extended content including a very special, and very real conversation with ECW, WWE, TNA and OVW Current Coach/Owner, AL SNOW!

Al's experience in his FIFTH DECADE of pro wrestling led us to a remarkably fun but compelling conversation about what it takes to try and get noticed in an oversaturated wrestling world, and what he himself looks for from any talent trying to get noticed - inside AND outside of the ring.

Also on the show, our new "Have Your Say" segment debuts, with former Sportscaster and TV producer, as well as Celebrate Wrestling follower, Kevin Jesus joining Mike to share his feelings on WrestleMania today vs. growing up as a fan, the Saudi Arabia deal for Mania and why that's NOT the reason he's losing his love for WWE's biggest branded event.

The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer walks us through some of the week's news, as well as the fallout from the latest head-to-head day between WWE and AEW, what could be next for NXT's Oba Femi, and who he thinks can be the biggest draw for both sides moving forward.

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The ACT Ep. 107 - Like an Old School Greek Diner Menu

It's time for another weekly look back at the wrestling world from the gWo!  Join Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis for the most entertaining wrestling recap show, by a couple of dudes who are holding nothing back!  What worked? What didn't? Plus, The Alternate Scenario takes us through some of their picks for John Cena's last match, and find out why AEW is being compared to an Old School Greek Diner Menu!