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Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast

Pro Wrestling Mat Men is a weekly pro wrestling news and speculation podcast hosted by Andrew Zarian, Rich Stambolian. They are passionate about pro wrestling and about presenting their love for the product in a mature and well worded way with a big dose of laughter and goofing off. Wrestling fans unite and let cooler heads prevail while these boys regale you with their take on the squared circle.

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51:32

Mat Men S15E03 - AEW’s Ultimate Tribute To PAC

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/10/02

The guys start out talking about the AEW tribute show to PAC and how emotional it was not only for the fans but for everyone involved in the show. Also, thoughts on Worlds Collide airing opposite the PAC tribute show and what the viewership for that show ended up being. Monday Night Raw saw a show-long angle between The Bloodline and the 946 that ended with Jaida Parker being revealed as part of 946. The guys talk about if this will be a rejuvenation of the Bloodline saga and if it's leading to

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1:11:09

Mat Men S15E02 - Lucha Libre Takes Center Stage

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/09/11

This week, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the guys open the show by reminiscing for a few minutes about where they were and how things have changed since that event. They also talk about Andy Williams, also known as "The Butcher," who tragically passed away last weekend. AEW paid an emotional tribute to Rebel on this week's Dynamite, raising awareness for ALS, which she is battling. The guys praise them for doing that and discuss the highlights from Dynamite as well. They also discuss WWE’s big

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1:08:36

Mat Men S15E01 - Prophecies Fulfilled At All In!

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/09/05

The guys start out talking about The New Level's debut at AEW All In this weekend and how much WWE offered to pay them on a new contract. They also discuss Bayley's situation, as it looks like she's staying in WWE. NXT Heatwave did poor ratings going up against All In, and the guys question why WWE would run against that show. Finally, the guys give an in-depth review of All In, including one of the best main events of all time between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega. Plus, speculation on locations of

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1:24:27

Mat Men S14E29 - The Road to All In Heats Up!

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/08/21

Ilja Dragunov is done with WWE, and the guys talk about why it didn't work out and where he might end up. Do pure wrestlers still appeal to a mainstream audience? They discuss ROH Death Before Dishonor and talk about what ROH should be within the AEW landscape. A report came out this week stating that AEW took a massive financial hit on their video game Fight Forever. Will we see another AEW video game in the future, or is that it? Also, the guys share their thoughts on CM Punk vs. Kevin Owens on

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1:05:06

Mat Men S14E27 - The Mat Men Are Back And They’re...

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/08/07

The guys start by talking about what made them love professional wrestling in the first place and why wacky gimmicks in wrestling will never get old. They also try to pitch new gimmicks in AEW, including “Detective Lucasaurus.”They also preview All In and talk about highlights from SummerSlam, including Lesnar’s retirement and more. Plus, RIP Dory Funk Jr., Mike Santana’s new name, your questions, and more!

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1:07:01

Mat Men S14E25 - Knicks In 5, The Mat Men Are Alive!

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/06/19

The guys open the show by discussing the New York Knicks winning the NBA title and the atmosphere in the city over the past week. They also explore the role Danhausen played for the team and how WWE is capitalizing on his newfound crossover fame. With TNA undergoing a major restructuring and several big names departing, the guys discuss whether this signals a potential sale or merger—and if the company holds much value without a domestic TV deal. Ahead of the Forbidden Door pay-per-view next

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1:07:26

Mat Men S14E24 - AEW Double or Nothing Takes over...

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/05/22

AEW is running Double or Nothing in the guys' backyard at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, and they will be in attendance. They break down the card, speculate about what might happen in the main event, and discuss Andrew's anxiety over the possibility of MJF losing his hair. They also discuss the latest news, including the arrest of Ludwig Kaiser and Danhausen becoming a pop culture phenomenon after cursing the Cleveland Cavaliers on ESPN, which led to the Knicks' win. Plus, they dive into Mick

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1:00:20

Mat Men S14E23 - MJF’s Conundrum: Hair or 3-time Champ?

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/05/15

The guys react to the news that WWE has added summer house shows back to the schedule. They discuss how this will benefit the talent by helping them improve and stay fresh, rather than wrestling only once a week. They also react to John Cena’s comments about the "John Cena Classic" being a "work in progress." Should WWE have announced this tournament before having a more solidified concept in place? Additionally, they break down AEW Dynamite as the company builds toward Double or Nothing, including

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1:10:33

Mat Men S14E21 - The Path to Double or Nothing and...

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/05/01

The show starts with a cameo from a special guest from France, before the guys dive into the news of the week. Stephanie Vaquer is reportedly sidelined for at least six weeks with a second-degree AC sprain, while AJ Lee’s WWE future remains uncertain following her recent run. Meanwhile, WWE SmackDown is scheduled to revert to its two-hour format this July. In developmental news, EVIL made a surprise NXT debut to confront Tony D’Angelo. What will his name be? Darby Allin successfully defended his

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55:12

Mat Men S14E19 - AEW Dynasty Preview, Plus a...

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/04/10

The boys start by discussing the build to WrestleMania and the possibility of Nikki Bella being injured, which might change the women's card. Also, The Miz will be marrying people as part of an event during WrestleMania week; the guys ponder who would want to do this? CM Punk gave a very passionate promo on Raw Monday, which was being referred to as "pipebomb 2.0". We discuss it and wonder if it was on the same level as the first pipe bomb or more contrived. With AEW Dynasty this weekend, the guys

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57:40

Mat Men S14E18 - AEW Dynasty Has Its Main Event and...

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/03/27

The guys start off discussing some of the news of the week, including Ronda Rousey not being planned for any more AEW appearances anytime soon; her Revolution appearance apparently had to do with sticking it to TKO. They also talk about all the things that happened on WWE TV this week, including CM Punk and Roman Reigns' confrontation on Raw, and more Danhausen. AEW Dynamite saw Kenny Omega and MJF being made official for AEW Dynasty this week. The guys speculate on what that means going into Double

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1:00:29

Mat Men S14E17 - AEW Revolution and More!

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/03/13

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

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1:03:02

Mat Men S14E16 - AEW Revolution Plus Elimination...

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/03/06

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

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55:32

Mat Men S14E13 - Rich and MG’s Takeover Part 3: Royal...

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/01/30

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!"

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55:34

Mat Men S14E10 - Raw Meets Stranger Things & Returns,...

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2026/01/09

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

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1:07:16

Mat Men S14E08 - Blood and Guts Delivers

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/11/14

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

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52:36

Mat Men S14E06 - No Nightmares, Just A WrestleDream!

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/10/17

There has been considerable confusion about Andrade's contract status following his brief appearance in AEW. It appears that a non-compete clause was in place from the WWE. The guys break down the latest and what it might mean for independent contracts going forward. Both Seth Rollins and Jacob Fatu were injured during Crown Jewel weekend in Australia, and both appear to have to miss some time. The guys speculate on what direction they might go if they have to take the title off of Seth. Also, a

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57:33

Mat Men S14E03 - AEW/WWE ALL OUT PALOOZA

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/19

This weekend, both AEW and WWE are hosting major events. WWE will be making its debut on ESPN with Wrestlepalooza, while AEW will be holding All Out in the afternoon on the same day. We break down both event cards and discuss whether AEW can impact the viewership of Wrestlepalooza, especially with their main event potentially going up against the first match of Wrestlepalooza, which features Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena. We also cover how to access the ESPN app to watch Wrestlepalooza and the extent

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1:20:28

Mat Men S14E01 - We’re Back! But is AJ Lee?

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Andrew and Rich are back after a hiatus with a brand new episode and new season of The Mat Men Podcast, getting caught up and talking about the latest in pro wrestling.The guys start out getting caught up on their personal lives and what's been happening while they took the summer off. Andrew talks about regaining his love of professional wrestling after stepping back for a while. The big story appears to be the return of AJ Lee to the WWE as early as this week’s Smackdown show, based on an angle

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1:02:35

Mat Men Ep. 522 - AEW Double or Nothing Ramping Up

Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/02

The boys discuss Meiko Satomura's retirement and her influential career, particularly in advancing women's wrestling. She was also one of the last remaining WCW wrestlers. In entertainment news, they cover Liv Morgan's movie role announcement and the trailer release for "The Smashing Machine," starring The Rock as Mark Kerr. Also they discuss AEW's upcoming residency at the ECW Arena in September, leading to speculation about the potential location of ALL OUT in the Northeast. Additionally, they

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