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I Like Wrestling

Rachel Polansky, Ben Smock, and Matt Vogel

Matt and Audio Ben have watched professional wrestling since before Rachel was born. Rachel has been watching for about two years. This unlikely trio dissects wrestling, pop culture, and everything in between.

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All Episodes

102:13

ILW Lounge Vol. 16

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/07/27

Citizens, rejoice… the Queen of Wrestling Threads returns from Greece and has a lot to catch up on.. Rachel joins Audio Ben, Naitch, BSJ, Matty Ice, and Sean BoredBrother to talk about which feuds are heating up going into SummerSlam, from Logan Paul destroying LA Knight to Rhea, Liv, and Dom heading to a boil, and which wrestlers are thriving and floundering. Our episode packs in more than the RAW and NXT Hulu replays, so grab a snack and get ready to dive on in to everything happening in wr...

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94:48

ILW Lounge Vol. 15

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/07/19

Audio Ben is back with the OGs for nearly 2 hours talking about everything from the main roster of WWE, the development of new talent in NXT, and the big bouts of AEW. How are we feeling about Bayley’s reign? What impact is Jacob Fatu making? Which talent shined on the mic this week? How were AEW stacked matches this week? All of this and much more at The Lounge. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpodRACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 BEN’S TWITTER @grumphandleslam&...

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69:30

99 Problems but a Host Ain't One

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/07/18

Good thing we got two hosts to fill each of Rachel’s shoes while she’s out, because Audio Ben and Matt are barely keeping it on the rails this week. In the past they talk about wrestling watching habits and past MITB moments. The present brings out Matt’s takes on Tiffany Stratton and Ilja Dragunov, while a deep discussion is had about Bloodline 2.0. The future brings SummerSlam predictions and whether Charlotte is still a factor in WWE. For the Main Event, the boys revisit...

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96:24

ILW Lounge Vol. 14

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/07/12

Audio Ben hosts a great roster of OGs once again and they are covering everything from WWE to AEW! What’s Oba Femi’s ceiling? Could Rhea’s return have been better? Is Mercedes Monè just a Go-Bot version of Sasha Banks? Are Liv Morgan and Toni Storm the best stories in women’s wrestling today? All of this and our reactions to John Cena’s retirement tour announcement! So sit, relax, have some shrimp cocktail, and welcome to The Lounge.THREADS @ilwpod TWI...

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52:02

MITB Fallout

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/07/11

This week on ILW, Audio Ben and Matt hold it down while Rachel is on vacation. MITB fallout is the topic of the week as the boys discuss everything from Drew/Punk/Seth to Bron Breakker’s rise, along with the quality of women’s wrestling we are seeing that doesn’t involve the 4 Horsewomen. Also, watch your back…Uncle Howdy is always listening….THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpodRACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 BEN’S TWITTER @grumphandleslam MATT’S TWITTER @maxvocalmediaINST...

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62:45

Favorite Storylines Throughout the Decades

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/07/03

Audio Ben asked us to think about our favorite storyline in each decade from the 80s-now and we uncover new depths in Matt’s worldview when he questions what makes a story. Rachel realizes that the 2010s may have been the most transformative decade for women’s wrestling, recalling her Total Divas binge watching days. We talk through our Money in the Bank Predictions, merch opportunities for the winners, and the latest Wyatt Sicks spooky shenanigans. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpodRA...

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73:06

ILW Lounge Vol. 13

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/06/28

The ILW Lounge: Taylor’s Version is back with a stacked roster and even more stacked discussions on Raw, Smackdown, and NXT. Hot takes on Cody’s post-Wrestlemania Championship and comparisons to Bret Hart bring up some unresolved feelings with the lounge divided on if a true babyface is what the WWE needs right now. Is CM Punk and Drew McIntyre’s feud the most compelling story in years without a single match between them? Was the Uncle Howdy/Bo Dallas interview released too soon? We ponder th...

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65:30

Triple H vs. Sgt. Slaughter Boot Camp Match (1997)

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/06/27

Listen up maggots! Commissioner Slaughter challenges DX Anti-Authority Triple H in a no-holds-barred Bootcamp Match on 1997’s In Your House Series Finale. It’s Matt’s first time viewing and a recent re-watch for Rachel, with non-stop momentum and conversation from the minute the bell rings. We talk through some preliminary Money in the Bank Predictions, Dark Side of the Ring episodes, and raise our ones in honor of Sika Anoa’i. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpodRACHEL’S THREADS @rpolan...

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63:54

ILW Lounge Vol. 12

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/06/21

The Wyatt Sicks have nothing on the ILW Five, especially now that Audio Ben has made his triumphant return back to the lounge. Rachel, BSJ, Matty Ice, and Adam talk through the Clash at the Castle Card, wondering if Chad Gable will recover from a seemingly fatal gunshot wound, how Bayley’s championship run could use some more seasoning, and we all shock ourselves with how much we’re digging CM Punk.THREADS @ilwpod X @ilwpodINSTAGRAM @ilwpodTIKTOK @ilwpodcastRACHEL’S THREADS @rpola...

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70:48

Clash at the Castle and GCW: Hit ‘Em Up

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/06/21

Scotland is the birthplace of many famous people: William Wallace, Ewan McGregor, Tilda Sinwton, and two-time Clash at the Castle loser Drew McIntyre. Audio Ben returns from hiatus to discuss last weekend’s Clash at the Castle and Rachel’s latest GCW show experience. We’re hyped about the new debuts, like Uncle Howdy’s Gang, Chelsea Verde and the launch of Talent Name Here, while the “return” of Seth Rollins fails to make an impression. THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpodRACHEL’S THREAD...

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53:46

ILW Lounge Vol. 11

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/06/18

The time of the year in between Wrestlemania and SummerSlam is often thought of as the doldrums of the wrestling season but NXT Battleground and Clash at the Castle are giving us plenty to cook with in the past, present, and future. Rachel, Uncle Naitch, Adam, and BSJ gab about their favorite moments (with plenty to choose from) including Kelani Jordan as the inaugural North American Women’s Champion, Jordan Grace’s earlobe tear as a cautionary tale against wearing jewelry in the ring, and Ob...

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42:53

NXT Battleground 2024

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/06/13

Ladders were climbed, inaugural champions were crowned, and earlobes were split at this past weekend’s NXT Battleground and we’re here to run through (most of) the card. After watching a video essay on kayfabe, Rachel ignites a conversation with Matt on Andy Kaufman’s legacy and nuanced understanding of transgressions to use kayfabe to reveal kayfabe itself (how many times can we say kayfabe?). (I guess we just really like wrestling, as well as using parentheses in this description). THR...

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58:21

ILW Lounge Vol. 10

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/06/09

We’re rich in PPVs and predictions, with the ILW Lounge opening up to discuss NXT Battleground and which female superstar we see having the most success in the next 10 years. We also speculate if there will be a title change during Sami Zayn and Chad Gable’s Clash at the Castle match and what it means for the future of Alpha Academy. Some fascinating statistics about how the NWO stacks up to the Judgement Day sparks a conversation about what makes a faction matter. THREADS @ilwpod ...

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59:06

Custody for Dominik Mysterio Ladder Match (2005)

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/06/08

Legends, friends, father and uncle Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero put their skills to the test at 2005 SummerSlam in a ladder match to determine custody of young Dominik Mysterio. The mustached and mulletted Dominik Mysterio of today has nothing on the puppy-dog eyed child from the past but it doesn’t matter what his age is when he’s doing such great work. We speculate if Logan Paul’s baby will be part of his story, run through some preliminary Clash at the Castle predictions, and finally fi...

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62:26

ILW Lounge Vol. 9

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/06/02

Rachel is joined by Uncle Naitch, Adam, and Matty Ice to talk about King and Queen of the Ring highlights, TNA’s burgeoning relationship with WWE, and how the NXT call ups are cooking. Naitch leads us in an AEW Double or Nothing recap and discussion of where the brand is heading. The guys take a trip down memory lane to remind Rachel how lucky she is to be able to consume virtually any PPV at the click of a button. THREADS @ilwpod X @ilwpodINSTAGRAM @ilwpodTIKTOK @ilwpodcastR...

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45:33

King and Queen of the Ring (2024)

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/05/31

All Hail Queen Nia and King Gunther, your newest Queen and King of the Ring crowned this weekend in Saudi Arabia. Rachel and Matt run through the card and reveal their favorite moments, matches, and predictions for SummerSlam. Evolution explores how The Great Khali got his SAG membership, Sexxy Red’s guest appearance on NXT, and if the UFC/Endeavor era might actually be a flop.THREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpodRACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 BEN’S TWITTER @grumphandleslam MATT’S TWI...

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64:32

RVD vs. John Cena (ECW One Night Stand 2006)

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/05/25

Matt attended ECW One Night Stand live way back in 2006 and we’re here for the second time on ILW to talk about this iconic PPV, this time featuring a watch-along of The Spirit of WWE (John Cena) vs. The Spirit of ECW (Rob Van Dam). Rachel finds a compelling reason to convince Matt to give her his commemorative chair from the event, we’re introduced to Goldust’s provocative new look, and a unique direction is predicted for the winners of King and Queen of the Ring. THREADS @ilwpod T...

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69:06

ILW Lounge Vol. 8

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/05/18

It’s almost time to crown the King and Queen of the Ring and the lounge is open with our various configurations and speculations of who we think should be crowned. We continue to give the NXT Women’s Roster its proper flowers, with special thanks to Lash Legend and Lola Vice. Rachel poses the question of what The Attitude Era would look like without The Montreal Screwjob and ends up causing quite the divide amongst the ITCOGs. THREADS @ilwpod X @ilwpodINSTAGRAM @ilwpodTIKTOK ...

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66:48

1997 Rewind: The Montreal Screwjob

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/05/18

The Montreal Screwjob is perhaps the most iconic moment in professional wrestling and Rachel has finally arrived and watched in its full Survivor Series glory. She shares thoughts, vibes, and feelings with special guest co-host Black Sabre Jr. who was lucky enough to watch it happen live 27 years ago. We talk about the legacies and impacts of Rick Roode, Jeff Jarrett, and brand sweepstakes, as well as what the Attitude Era might have looked like if Bret hadn’t been screwed. THREADS @ilwp...

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56:26

ILW Lounge Vol. 7

I Like Wrestling ·

2024/05/11

Just like the NXT Women’s Roster, the ILW Lounge is cooking on all levels. We’ve got Backlash backlash, a brief update on Jimmy Uso, and endless praise for the best show in wrestling right now (with the exception of Brinley). Rachel guides the guys through a discussion on wrestling graphic t-shirts: then, now, forever, and together and we take a moment to honor Owen Hart’s birthday. THREADS @ilwpod X @ilwpodINSTAGRAM @ilwpodTIKTOK @ilwpodcastRACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77AUDIO...

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