Celebrate Wrestling - McGuire on Wrestling

Mike McGuire returns with some of the team to look at the news in pro wrestling in the past 7 days including: On December 14th, WWE will present TWO episodes of Raw, one of which will feature the John Cena Classic.  We know two of the invitees, and that Cena will be picking more in the coming weeks, but we still don’t know exactly HOW it will go down.  We give our thoughts on what could be to everything from a tournament to a popularity contest. WWE's Crown Jewel is in the books, and while the crew are safely back from Riyadh, it seems as though they narrowly escaped a major incident.  From a show standpoint, we saw a lot of progression, but was it enough to earn a "YAY!" from our listners? New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced they are closing their New Japan America program.  What does this mean for the company and their shows in North America moving forward? The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and Mike McGuire both take on the MOW Mailbag with some of your questions, plus Joe Aguinaldo joins the show to go through your feedback! Plus, a closer look at AEW's week of Blood, Guts and Boats, and some of the matches heading into Full Gear next week! Join our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebratewrestling Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebratewrestling/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/celebrate-wrestling-mcguire-on-wrestling/id1685384924 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AAy7dgNW3FOFiRtYwy7vI?si=5de48e503e234d4b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CelebrateWrestling This show is listener supported, but will always remain free. Please consider supporting via PayPal at celebratewrestling.com

The gWo proper are reassembled as Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias go through the week of wrestling including the announcement of the John Cena Classic! Plus, what did the guys think of AEW's Blood and Guts 2026?  It's a lot of fun chat and as always, "Alternate Scenarios"! Join our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebratewrestling Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebratewrestling/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/celebrate-wrestling-mcguire-on-wrestling/id1685384924 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AAy7dgNW3FOFiRtYwy7vI?si=5de48e503e234d4b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CelebrateWrestling This show is listener supported, but will always remain free. Please consider supporting via PayPal at celebratewrestling.com

Few could have had the path that Larry Pfohl would in the world of wrestling.  A football player and bodybuilder, the man who would become Lex Luger did so because of the lure of the business, not as a passionate pro wrestling fan himself. Still, with the right guidance, and a lot of opportunity, Lex Luger would go on to dominate the pro-wrestling scene, either at the top or near the top of the card for his entire career. Things would not go smoothly behind the scenes though.  Join Stefan Bennett and Mike McGuire as they go through some of the highlights and remember Lex Luger's career, as well as the life-altering changes that would result from it! Join our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebratewrestling Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebratewrestling/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/celebrate-wrestling-mcguire-on-wrestling/id1685384924 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AAy7dgNW3FOFiRtYwy7vI?si=5de48e503e234d4b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CelebrateWrestling This show is listener supported, but will always remain free. Please consider supporting via PayPal at celebratewrestling.com  

The ACT is down a Dimitri, but Mike McGuire is in to join Mitch Hontzias to talk coming off another great night of Dungeon Wrestling in Calgary! This episode was actually recorded last Saturday, but some technical mishaps (Mitch sending the wrong file) prevented its release on time. Still, the guys tackle a LOT of subjects including: - Randy Orton isn't a Heel - Sami Zayn could win in Riyadh - AEW may be #1 in your heart, but can it ever be #1 on the chart? Plus Spooky Wrestlers and more! Join our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebratewrestling Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebratewrestling/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/celebrate-wrestling-mcguire-on-wrestling/id1685384924 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AAy7dgNW3FOFiRtYwy7vI?si=5de48e503e234d4b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CelebrateWrestling This show is listener supported, but will always remain free. Please consider supporting via PayPal at celebratewrestling.com

This was a particularly busy and challenging week, so Mike is calling in old friend Joe Aguinaldo to co-host this week! The headline story: WWE is STILL going to Riyadh, although the venue for Crown Jewel will be changing from the once planned outdoor stadium to a more secure venue.   Plus, why one of the marquee matches in Cody Rhodes v. Randy Orton is falling flat, AEW vs. NXT this Wednesday night should bring some interesting results, and oh yeah... Mike got smoked at the Dungeon Wrestling show this past week. Also, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer is back, and we cover some of the latest news including: - Potential future for Bayley following victory over Lyra Valkyria on Raw - Rusev and Lana are expecting - Chris Jericho reinventing himself into an icon of professional wrestling - on film - and other major stories from the week! Join our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebratewrestling Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebratewrestling/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/celebrate-wrestling-mcguire-on-wrestling/id1685384924 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AAy7dgNW3FOFiRtYwy7vI?si=5de48e503e234d4b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CelebrateWrestling This show is listener supported, but will always remain free. Please consider supporting via PayPal at celebratewrestling.com

NOTE: Details on this story were updated as of 9:30PM MT on 10-25-26. Situations may have changed since publication of this week's episode. A real life war-zone is where WWE is set to hold their next "Premium Live Event", and fans are concerned.  While there is a big payday attached to taking "Crown Jewel" to Riyadh once again, even the US Embassy is saying that if you're planning on coming - don't.  If you're an American here - leave. Optics aside, do the risks make the reward worth it for TKO and WWE? Also, Vince and Linda McMahon remain the focalpoint of a decades-old lawsuit which has once again been allowed to continue by the Maryland courts.  The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer joins us to discuss the "Ring Boy Lawsuit" as it has become known over time, including the ramifications that could still affect WWE today. Plus, health updates on "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Jim Ross, and TNA's return to Alberta Canada.  Friend of the show, Killer Kross has a big Halloween date down under, and Joe Aguinaldo joins to help us figure out why Izzi Dame hates success.    

The Greeks are LOVING Roman v. Sami at WWE's Crown Jewel... wherever it may take place. Join the gWo for another trip through the past wrestling week to see what they're loving, they're not feeling, and what could be better.  As WWE's next PLE pits Champions against each other, who do YOU think will come out on top? Plus, is Bron Breakker broken?  Is Penta with Money in the Bank already running cold?  On the AEW side of things, the guys offer some thoughts on the overall scene, some fallout from WrestleDream and more! Finally, The Alternate Scenario talks gimmick matches and barefoot wrestlers... sort of... 

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This week, it's a tale of injuries, consequences and content! AEW's WrestleDream was a solid show, but did it garner much interest in a busy time of year, and an oversaturated wrestling calendar?  We get YOUR feedback to the show, as well as some insight into its performance from The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer. Also on the docket, Mike McGuire discusses Adam Copeland's retirement announcement, and the mixed messages still being sent about injuries and work ethic. Plus, we discuss the situation involving TNA Wrestling and Max Caster - one week after his same-day employment and firing from the company. While Bound For Glory had some fun surprises and interesting matches - including a new youngest World Champion in company history, how nobody is talking about anything else is a problem. Join our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebratewrestling   Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebratewrestling/     Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/celebrate-wrestling-mcguire-on-wrestling/id1685384924   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AAy7dgNW3FOFiRtYwy7vI?si=5de48e503e234d4b   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CelebrateWrestling   This show is listener supported, but will always remain free. Please consider supporting via PayPal at celebratewrestling.com

Following WWE's Money in the Bank, the gWo are back... with a LOT of questions.  How did they feel about the show overall?  Do you agree with their takes?  Does Dimitri have a hidden crush on cartoon characters? Is it Young Nick Wayne or Wayne Nick Young? The guys look at all this and more, including whether or not Roman Reigns retaining against LA Knight was the right move, and fictional/celebrity dream matches! Join our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebratewrestling Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebratewrestling/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/celebrate-wrestling-mcguire-on-wrestling/id1685384924 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AAy7dgNW3FOFiRtYwy7vI?si=5de48e503e234d4b YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CelebrateWrestling This show is listener supported, but will always remain free. Please consider supporting via PayPal at celebratewrestling.com