The Boys and Belts Show

On this weeks episode of the podcast, we review AEW Dynamite Grand Slam! We discuss the master class in technical wrestling that was Bryan Danielson vs. Kenny Omega (and how the showcase they put on could change the main event of Full Gear), what will make Brian Pillman Jr. break out as the next big star and break him out of his fathers shadow, how Malakai Black and Cody Rhodes pulled off the, "double turn", Darby Allin and Sting being the wrong guys to go over in their tag match with FTR, and fantasy booking what happens next with Ruby Soho after her attempt at the AEW Women's World Championship (Hint: It doesn't involve Jamie Hayter!). In our next round of the Boys and Belts Series, Matt and Vince debate what is the greatest Canadian wrestling show of all time. While Matt chooses something more recent, Vince chooses something closer to his heart (and his home). Will Matt come home with his first dub, or is Vince going to clench a big lead? Listen and find out! Established Titles: Use this link and use the code BOYSANDBELTS to get 10% off your order http://establishedtitles.com/BoysandBelts

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses the events of the Plane Ride from Hell episode of, "Dark Side of The Ring", which details sexual assault.  It's the end of a short disappearance and the beginning of the Boys and Belts Series! In this episode we talk about the introduction of the annual Owen Hart Cup Tournament, AEW Full Gear's new location and date, the fallout of the Dark Side of the Ring Plane Ride from Hell controversy, Ricky Stark's new role on Rampage (and the shock removal of another), and the new WWE Champ. In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, our first clash in our Boys and Belts series sees Matt and Vince debating on who they think is the greatest Latin wrestler of all time. Listen to who they chose (it shocked even Nick), why they felt their choices were THE choices, what they are truly fighting for, and who gets the first win in the series.  Skillshare: Use this link to get a 30-day free trial on SkillShare https://skillshare.eqcm.net/BoysandBelts Established Titles: Use this link and use the code BOYSANDBELTS to get 10% off your order http://establishedtitles.com/BoysandBelts

All Out has come and gone, and we are experiencing the Fall Out! Nick is back, and Scott is returning for the second week in a row as we review the 2021 All Out pay-per-view from Chicago. We discuss the highs (including the match of the year candidate steel cage match, the appearance of Minoru Suzuki, and the three surprise debuts of Ruby Soho, Adam Cole, and Bryan Danielson), the very few lows, the low-key return of the Butcher, and the one sole hiccup by the show. We also talk the stories coming out of All Out, such as the reason for Ruby Soho's name and its connection to her love of the DIY punk scene and band Rancid, Adam Cole and Bryan Danielson's moved-up debuts (and why they were moved up in the first place), and why Kojima was chosen as Moxley's opponent despite the hints going towards Hiroshi Tanahashi.

This week the boys are at a loss, with unfortunately no Nick. We wish him all the best and hope to see him soon! We do, however, have a guest in the form of Scott! With this week, we talk about what’s happening in wrestling, from the new NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion to new logos within other companies, our main event being All Out predictions! Join in and check out our break down of what we expect from AEW's All Out PPV. 

After a short hiatus, we are back! This week’s episode of the podcast discusses CM Punk’s long-awaited return to wrestling (including future storylines and feuds), Ric Flair making his return to the NWA for the first time in roughly 35 years, and Tess Blanchard making her return to a major professional wrestling promotion for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In our main event, we’re kicking things off with a Pay-Per-View in Review of SummerSlam 2021! We discuss what matches were amazing, what didn’t work, why the women’s division is becoming late 90’s WCW, and why longer and slower doesn’t always mean better! Skillshare: Go to https://skillshare.eqcm.net/BoysandBelts for a free 30-day trial!

Spoilers: This episode contains spoilers for the 2021 Double or Nothing pay-per-view. If you have not watched the show, and do not wish to spoil the show for yourself, watch it and then listen to this podcast.   Its Season Finale time! Our final episode of our first season of the podcast, and it's a solo show! Nick takes the lead as we discuss the continuing of mass firings in WWE, SummerSlam 2021, the hiring of Jimmy Smith, Patrick Clark (aka Velveteen Dream)'s statement post-release, and the potential NJPW/WWE partnership. He also discusses the releases of Willie Urbina, Awesome Kong, and Shanna from AEW, the surprise AEW signing at Double or Nothing, a brand new iteration of an AEW title, and the announcement of dates/venues for All Out and Full Gear 2021. In our main event, Nick reviews Double or Nothing 2021. He discusses how the fans were the biggest focus of the show, how this years Stadium Stampede fell flat in comparison to last years, the improper booking of Anthony Ogogo, the mental Women's Title and World Title matches, and how the show overall showcased the true future of the company. 

The cat's out of the bag: Vince is returning to the podcast! And though he isn't here with us this week, Nick and Matt ARE here to talk about the latest news. We talk about the NXT mass firings, SummerSlam potentially happening in Las Vegas, the official return to touring beginning in Houston, the departure of RAW commentator Adnan Virk, AEW's move to TBS and the long-mentioned "third hour", NJPW's COVID crisis, and Impact losing Don Callis as an Executive Vice President. In our main event, we make our predictions on the 2021 AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view. We talk who will be going over, what matches will be the main event, whose getting squashed, and more!

This week on the show, we talk some spooky stuff out of season, with the review of WrestleMania Backlash 2021. We discuss the death of New Jack (and its scary timing to Shad Gaspard's passing almost exactly a full year prior), the potential return of fans to WWE in July with Money in The Bank, Zelina Vega/Thea Trinidad potentially returning to WWE, injuries from Braun Strowman, The Miz, Chris Jericho, and Ricky Starks, and rumours of infighting between the EVP's of AEW. We then talk about why Backlash was one of the best WWE pay-per-views of the pandemic era (at least, one of us thinks so), the potential for Charlotte to go supernatural, Matt's strong dislike of Rey Mysterio, the god-awful zombies in the lumberjack match (and how Batista was involved?), the teasing of a Bianca Belair heel turn, and the amazing world title matches to close the show.

In this week's episode, we talk rumours, and a whole lot of them. We discuss the nixed return of Mia Yim (as the HBIC or Reckoning, we still don't know), the planned return of John Cena, the second return of live fans to WWE shows this year at Summerslam (August 22 2021), Jordynne Grace choosing to re-sign with IMPACT Wrestling, Moose potentially leaving IMPACT Wrestling, the fallout from Blood and Guts (including the "angle", refunds being given to the audience, and the attendance numbers not being as high as expected), and what Kenny Omega is doing in Baltimore (potentially heading to ROH and challenging for their World Championship).  In our main event, we discuss the impact of the new generation of female wrestlers in WWE, and the women leading the charge (Rhea Ripley, Raquel Gonzalez, and Bianca Belair, or as we refer to them, the "Next Generation Musketeers"). We discuss why the name is appropriate for this group (spoiler: it's not because they're just a group of three), who would be their mystery fourth partner in a fantasy booked Survivor Series match with the Horsewomen, and who would win in a fight between the two groups.

Warning: The following contains spoilers for the Blood and Guts episode of AEW Dynamite. If you have not watched the episode yet, it might not be the best idea to listen to this before you watch it. Less than an hour after the carnage coming from Daily's Place, the boys are here to review the "first"-ever Blood and Guts show in AEW history! We review the program from top to bottom, including what we think are the potential plans for John Moxley and Eddie Kingston (and who could be their potential ally in their war with the Super Elite as well as their role in Double or Nothing), why they could be leading toward another bunkhouse match, the shocking potential new contender to the AEW World Championship (spoiler: it's NOT Christian Cage), and why Taz's segment on breaking down moves needs its own YouTube show. We then discuss the long-awaited year in the making Blood and Guts match! We discuss the best spots of the match, how one moment reminded us of the iconic "Assemble" scene from Avengers: Endgame, and how the ending of the match has solidified what we believe to be the greatest heel in AEW (and arguably in professional wrestling right now): "The Antichrist of Professional Wrestling" MJF.