Mat Men S14E14 - Building to Revolution and Elimination Chamber

This week, the guys break down this weekend's AEW Revolution pay-per-view, offering thoughts on what direction it might take, especially in the main event between MJF and Hangman Page. They also break down this week's Dynamite episode and MG Geek’s disappointment with the main event press conference. Also, as Peacock continues to remove more WWE content, NXT is moving its PLEs to YouTube, starting with Stand and Deliver. The guys discuss whether this is a good or bad thing and what has happened to the NXT product in recent months. Plus, notes on a WrestleMania main event, SmackDown and Rey de Reyes previews, your questions, and more!

The guys react to Road Dogg's departure from WWE as a producer/writer and discuss why that job is difficult to keep. They also discuss the fallout from Elimination Chamber, including the debut of Danhausen and what's happening with Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, and Cody Rhodes going into WrestleMania. Then, on Raw this week, another great promo exchange between Roman Reigns and CM Punk. Also, a recap of this week's AEW Dynamite and the build to Revolution next weekend. Plus, an update on WrestleMania plans, David Finley's decision, your questions, and more!

The guys break down the latest on the merger with Paramount and WBD. What does this mean for AEW and media distribution in general? They also preview the Elimination Chamber, which takes place on Saturday and will help define how WrestleMania is shaping up.Plus, AEW Dynamite and the lead-up to Revolution, AJ Styles' new role in WWE, Bronson Reed's injury, and more!

Andrew makes his return to the show as the guys kick things off by talking about ESPN airing the Royal Rumble this weekend. Could this potentially lead to PLEs being broadcast live on ABC/ESPN in the future? They also cover AEW, bringing Double or Nothing to Queens' Louis Armstrong Stadium and share what fans should know if they're attending the show that weekend. Plus: a full breakdown of this week's AEW Dynamite, a preview of Revolution, and... what's in the box?

It's Royal Rumble week, so we’re talking all about the event, giving our predictions for the winners, and, of course, discussing all the potential surprises! We also cover this week's AEW Dynamite and the surprising debut of Tommaso Ciampa, including how his character might be portrayed in AEW. Additionally, it looks like Andrade will finally get the main event run we’ve all been hoping for. Plus, we dive into AJ Styles’ independent trademarks, the WWE 2K26 cover, your questions, and more!"

This week, we discuss WWE Unreal, talking about some of our favorite moments, including Seth’s fake injury, R-Truth’s release, and the company’s use of Gunther. We also discuss how much behind-the-scenes content is too much. We also discussed upcoming shows, including this week's Saturday Night's Main Event in an early preview of The Royal Rumble, and expectations for surprises, given that they are overseas. Also, a review of this week's AEW Dynamite, including who we think will be the one to dethrone MJF this time. Plus: Evil to the WWE, AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch at WrestleMania, your questions, and more!

We start out talking about Will Hobbs finishing up with AEW and most likely signing with WWE. What will they do with him—NXT or main roster—and who would be a good fit to pair with him? TNA made its debut on AMC on Thursday night. Although we don't often talk about TNA, this was a milestone moment for that company. We just addressed some of the production issues and what they need to improve. Will WWE loan more people, as they did with AJ Styles? We also talk about Drew McIntyre as the new WWE Champion and what his likely match would be at WrestleMania. Also, we look at Royal Rumble odds and who might win this year's Royal Rumble. Plus, Dynamite review, thoughts on MJF’s booking, Mercedes Moné taking time off, your questions, and more!

This week, the guys discuss the WWE PLE Library moving to Netflix and how it feels like a custody battle when it comes to different shows going to different platforms. They also discuss OBA Femi and others joining the main roster. Additionally, this week's Monday Night Raw featured a crossover with Stranger Things to celebrate the first anniversary of the show's release on Netflix. The guys talk about the episode and wonder what it would have looked like if Vince had booked it. Andrew explains his excitement for New Japan, combining the lineage of the world titles and going back to the old belt. Plus, thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom and Tanahashi’s retirement, this week's Dynamite episode, your questions, and more!

With Saturday being John Cena's last match, the guys talk about some of his best matches and moments throughout the years and give a preview of Saturday Night's Main Event. Also, Mark Shapiro comments on the WWE archives and the NXT PLE package, leaving Peacock, and when they might find a permanent home. They also discuss the reveal of the Street Fighter trailer, with Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Hirooki Goto all featured as characters. Plus, the impending return of MJF, a review of this week's AEW Dynamite, and some nonsense baseball talk mixed in. All this, your questions, and more!

The guys discuss this Wednesday's Blood and Guts matches, praising the production and how much they enjoyed it, in contrast to recent Dynamite and Collision shows. Sky Blue was a standout for the women, and they wonder where they go now that the Death Riders lost Blood and Guts. Chris Jericho is rumored to be coming back to WWE based on some of the comments he made on his podcast. The guys discuss if it's going to happen and what some of the matches we might see if so. They also discuss the 20th anniversary of Eddie Guerrero's death and talk about some of his best moments and how he changed wrestling. Plus, Joe Hendry is WWE-bound, PWI 250, and John Cena’s final opponent, and more!