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RECAP & REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Mauro Ranallo – discussing Bipolar Rock N’ Roller, Mauro’s battle, how announcing helps him, regretful calls, the Cro Cop incident and more

Sam Roberts Wrestling Show Release Date: 5/24/18 Guest: Mauro Ranallo Recap by: Jeff Rush DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD   The show starts with Sam throwing to his interview on Sirius XM with Mauro Ranallo. We’re joined by comedian and co-host, Jim Norton. This interview touches on some wrestling, but is primarily centered on Mauro discussing his new documentary, Bipolar Rock […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Dan Soder – preview of WrestleMania 34 with rundown of every match, favorite ‘Mania, the wrestler who may have taken over for Roman Reigns in the back of Vince’s mind (Ep. 180)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: April 5, 2018 Guest: Dan Soder Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Dan Soder thinks Roman will join with Paul Heyman   Dan believes Elias will be Braun Strowman’s tag team partner Sam wants Undertaker set up to happen at the HOF   Sam will be on the NXT Takeover […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Nick Aldis and Austin Idol on the resurgence of the NWA, working with Billy Corgan, why Nick left Impact and feels he shouldn’t have done the last set of tapings, The Rock at WrestleMania? (Ep. 179)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Show Release Date: March 29, 2018 Guest: Nick Aldis & Austin Idol Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Nick Aldis was part of NWA from the very start of the resurgence    Nick Aldis isn’t sure why WWE doesn’t want to sign him    Nick became disenfranchised with wrestling for a while    […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Roman Reigns on his upcoming WrestleMania match with Brock Lesnar, the recent steroid scandal, his football career, State of Wrestling on the return of Daniel Bryan (Ep. 178)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: March 23, 2018 Guest: Roman Reigns Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Reigns believes all WWE talent are Vince’s ‘boys.’   Roman didn’t understand why the whole steroid situation took place.    Roman is ready to get physical at WrestleMania 34.    Sam is happy WWE changed the women’s battle […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Luke Harper on his new movie, reuniting with Erick Rowan, why he didn’t want to reform the Wyatt Family again, State of Wrestling on Roman Reigns, Ronda Rousey, and Kurt Angle (Ep. 176)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: March 7, 2018 Guest: Luke Harper Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Luke feels him and Rowan are maybe meant to be together as a team   Luke Harper felt being in the movie helped him deal with the injury   Harper wants to be part of WrestleMania this year […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: The Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with David Bixenspan on if wrestling journalism exists, the difficulty of getting interviews with WWE talent, State of Wrestling on what’s going on with Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey’s first appearances (Ep. 175)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: March 1, 2018 Guest: David Bixenspan Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson Newsworthy Items Sam still doesn’t believe wrestling journalism is a thing. David thinks WWE needs to provide better access. Sam doesn’t think there are enough real stories to cover.   Sam does not think now is the time to take Johnny Gargano out of […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Jinder Mahal on when he found out he was getting a push, losing the World Title, did his feud with Nakamura go too far? State of Wrestling on SmackDown’s troubles (Ep. 174)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Show Release Date: February 22, 18 Guest: Jinder Mahal Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Jinder Mahal found out he was getting a push at WrestleMania 33    Jinder learned a lot from Randy Orton and AJ Styles   Jinder doesn’t believe he was pushed just before of WWE’s goals in India    […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Booker T on the Corey Graves situation, why the NWO almost ruined the business, his infamous match with Buff Bagwell, Sam on the potential of Ronda Rousey in WWE and co-branded pay-per-views (Ep. 173)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: February 15, 2018 Guest: Booker T Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Booker T calls out the dirt sheets who ran the Graves story with no proof. Booker claims Kevin Nash invited him to be in the nWo. Booker thinks there is real talent in WWE today.   Sam believes […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Renee Young on what it was like to lose Talking Smack, being married to Dean Ambrose, her greatest WWE moments, why Sam thinks Daniel Bryan will wrestle again in WWE, who the next big star in the company is (Ep. 172)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Show Release Date: February 8, 2018 Guest: Renee Young Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Renee Young has some show ideas Young was sad when Talking Smack was taken away Renee originally wanted to get into comedy Sam thinks that Elias is the future of WWE Sam thinks Daniel Bryan will wrestle again […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Titus O’Neil on his suspension from WWE, how Batista helped out his career, The Prime Time Players, Top Stories on Royal Rumble and Ronda Rousey, (Ep. 171)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: February 1, 2017 Guest: Titus O’Neil Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Noteworthy Items Titus wished Prime Time Players lasted longer. Titus does not think Vince McMahon is racist.   Batista helped Titus become a wrestler.   Sam is not scripted on the pre-shows.   Sam thought the Royal Rumble was brilliant. […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Bruce Prichard, Eric Bischoff, and JBL on the Monday Night War, the legend Eric wanted to sign, kissing Stephanie McMahon, the DX invasion, who helped JBL get a raise? (EP. 170)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast  Release Date: January 25, 2018 Guests: Bruce Prichard, Eric Bischoff, and JBL Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Eric never wanted to shut down WWF.     Eric regrets not letting DX invade WCW.    JBL once made sure WWE wouldn’t sell any shirts of his.   Sam thought Raw 25 was good, […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with “Woken” Matt Hardy on Matt and Sam’s souls being neighbors thousands of years ago, reaction to his character in WWE, top stories on Jey Uso, Goldberg, return of the Curb Stomp, why Dixie Carter should join WWE (Ep. 169)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: January 18, 2018 Guest:  Woken Matt Hardy Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Woken Matt is happy with how he is presented in WWE. Hardy thinks there is a good chance we will see old favorites in WWE. Woken Matt says Maxel wanted to delete Bray Wyatt Sam was happy […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Dalton Castle on why he was frustrated after his ROH Title win, if he’s interested in joining NXT, when he found out he’d be champion, State of Wrestling on “All In” and women’s Royal Rumble (Ep. 168)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: January 11, 2018fru Guest: Dalton Castle Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Noteworthy Items Dalton was frustrated there was no shows after winning the title.   Dalton has one year left on his ROH contract.   Castle wants to work more in Japan this year as ROH Champion.   Sam believes that […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Pete Gas on the compliment Bob Holly gave him, playing Dominoes with The Undertaker, getting a concussion at WrestleMania, State of Wrestling on top five stories of the week (Ep. 167)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: January 3,  2018 Guest: Pete Gas Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Pete Gas believes Daniel Bryan will wrestle again.   Pete thinks he had a concussion at WrestleMania 2000.   Pete used to play Dominoes with Undertaker and Kane. Sam hopes The Miz becomes Intercontinental Champion again.   Sam […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ Bobby Roode on why he was losing his passion for wrestling in TNA, how long he plans to stay in the business, State of Wrestling on XFL and Royal Rumble announcement (Ep. 165)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: December 21, 2017 Guest: Bobby Roode Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Bobby has no plan on retiring anytime soon.   Roode began to lose his passion for wrestling during his final months at Impact Wrestling.    Bobby Roode’s original theme song was not his current ‘Glorious’ one.    When […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ Jim Ross on why he almost quit in 1998, who he would recruit to WWE, commentating with Vince McMahon (Ep. 164)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: December 14, 2017 Guest: Jim Ross Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items JR said his second Bell’s Palsy attack almost caused him to quit.   JR is always honored when wrestlers request him to call their matches.   JR is a fan of the Woken Matt Hardy character.    Sam […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ Alexa Bliss on why it’s easier to perform in front of big crowds, feeling like she could be fired, State of Wrestling on Woken Matt Hardy, is Roman Reigns the best wrestler in the world? (Ep. 163)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: November 7, 2017 Guest: Alexa Bliss Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Alexa finds it easier to perform for big crowds    Alexa thought she would have been fired if her character didn’t work with Blake & Murphy Alexa thinks she was an underwhelming draft pick   Sam is pleased […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ X-Pac on independent wrestling, pranks played on wrestlers, is he interested in a WWE return? State of Wrestling on Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks, Daniel Bryan (Ep. 162)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: November 30, 2017 Guest: X-Pac Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items  X-Pac Still Gets Checked At Every Airport Following His Arrest.  X-Pac Has No Desire To Stop Wrestling.  X-Pac Wants One More WWE Run.  Sam Thinks This Is Mojo Rawley’s Last Chance  Sam Thinks Matt Hardy Will Freshen Up His […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ Daniel Bryan on if he’ll wrestle again, what kind of schedule he could maintain, State of Wrestling on James Ellsworth, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn (Ep. 160)

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast – Episode 160 Release Date: November 16, 2017 Guest: Daniel Bryan Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Daniel doesn’t want his daughter all over social media and TV. Daniel believes there is an 85% chance he will wrestle again. Of that 85%, he thinks there is a 20% chance he will wrestle […]