Mat Men - Pro Wrestling Podcast
Mat Men is the brainchild of Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian, both of whom are huge Pro Wrestling fans going way back. If you like your Pro Wrestling talked about with cool heads and a dose of humor then you will probably enjoy Mat Men. Probably.
Episodes
January 1, 2022 • 18 mins
Andrew and Rich take a look ahead to 2022 and give their best "Nostradamus" predictions, they also get some input from producers Jonathan and MG_Geek to try to see what the new year will bring us.
Who is getting a run with a title you may not expect?
What will be the big blockbuster Main Event?
Which women will get a big push?
What promotion takes the biggest step forward?
Who is getting a run with a title you may not expect?
What will be the big blockbuster Main Event?
Which women will get a big push?
What promotion takes the biggest step forward?
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December 31, 2021 • 50 mins
Andrew and Rich look back on 2021 and break down some of the best moments and worst moments of the year.
We got to see fans come back and even attend shows ourselves including SummerSlam and All Out.
We discuss what our favorite moments and surprises were Including, Bryan Danielson Adam Cole showing up at All Out. Also, the return of CM Punk.
We discuss some of our Favorite matches of the year, and why Roman Reigns was our stand-ou...
We got to see fans come back and even attend shows ourselves including SummerSlam and All Out.
We discuss what our favorite moments and surprises were Including, Bryan Danielson Adam Cole showing up at All Out. Also, the return of CM Punk.
We discuss some of our Favorite matches of the year, and why Roman Reigns was our stand-ou...
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December 30, 2021 • 70 mins
2021 is over and we end it with a bang! It was a fantastic year for Pro Wrestling and we have all the latest news to go along with it!
Andrew and Rich discuss the recent release of Toni Storm. We have the details!
Dynamite ended its final episode on TNT last night, we break it all down including. How will they do on TBS starting next week?
WWE Day one is being positioned to be a big show and we give our thoughts.
Between WWE, AEW, a...
Andrew and Rich discuss the recent release of Toni Storm. We have the details!
Dynamite ended its final episode on TNT last night, we break it all down including. How will they do on TBS starting next week?
WWE Day one is being positioned to be a big show and we give our thoughts.
Between WWE, AEW, a...
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December 23, 2021 • 102 mins
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with a pre-holiday edition of the show!
This week’s AEW Dynamite saw Kyle O’Reilly make his AEW debut and reunite with Bobby Fish and Adam Cole. Where does this leave the bucks? Who else is next?
Tommaso Ciampa challenges Bron Breakker at New Years Evil. Will this be Breakkers moment?
What does the landscape in 2022 look like as we go into the new year? How will AEW and WWE both look this tim...
This week’s AEW Dynamite saw Kyle O’Reilly make his AEW debut and reunite with Bobby Fish and Adam Cole. Where does this leave the bucks? Who else is next?
Tommaso Ciampa challenges Bron Breakker at New Years Evil. Will this be Breakkers moment?
What does the landscape in 2022 look like as we go into the new year? How will AEW and WWE both look this tim...
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December 16, 2021 • 68 mins
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich bring you all the week’s Pro Wrestling news!
Kevin Owen has re-signed with WWE for another 3 years. We have all the latest details.
Johnny Gargano and KOR have not signed and possibly headed to AEW, also who from ROH that might find their way to AEW as well.
ROH had its last show, AEW Dynamite Winter is coming, Smackdown Raw, and much more.
Adam Page and Bryan Danielson had an hour-long masterpiece on ...
Kevin Owen has re-signed with WWE for another 3 years. We have all the latest details.
Johnny Gargano and KOR have not signed and possibly headed to AEW, also who from ROH that might find their way to AEW as well.
ROH had its last show, AEW Dynamite Winter is coming, Smackdown Raw, and much more.
Adam Page and Bryan Danielson had an hour-long masterpiece on ...
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December 9, 2021 • 66 mins
On this week’s show, Andrew and Rich are back for another episode of Mat Men, discussing the latest in Pro Wrestling.
As the show gets started will break news about WWE releasing Jeff Hardy after his latest episode this past weekend.
NXT Wargames was this Sunday, we discuss all the fallout from the show. Who were the big stars and what does the future hold?
Are Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly done in WWE? Both were left lying thi...
As the show gets started will break news about WWE releasing Jeff Hardy after his latest episode this past weekend.
NXT Wargames was this Sunday, we discuss all the fallout from the show. Who were the big stars and what does the future hold?
Are Johnny Gargano and Kyle O’Reilly done in WWE? Both were left lying thi...
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December 2, 2021 • 57 mins
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with all of this week’s Pro Wrestling news rumors and opinions!
Raw this week took place at the UBS Arena in Long Island New York. On paper we had a really strong card… but it did execute?
AEW Dynamite this week saw CM Punk, Bryan Danielson wrestle and a flaming table match to end the show. Will it help with the numbers?
Next week AEW is live from the UBS Arena and the big question is. Will th...
Raw this week took place at the UBS Arena in Long Island New York. On paper we had a really strong card… but it did execute?
AEW Dynamite this week saw CM Punk, Bryan Danielson wrestle and a flaming table match to end the show. Will it help with the numbers?
Next week AEW is live from the UBS Arena and the big question is. Will th...
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November 24, 2021 • 72 mins
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back on this Thanksgiving Eve!
The guys go into detail on Survivor Series and what happened with the show, including how good the Charlotte Becky match was, and Roman beating Big E clean.
Andrew has some more information on why the rock wasn't involved and why they never pivoted from their plan to feature him.
We also discuss Kenny Omega taking time off to heal and just when he should return.
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The guys go into detail on Survivor Series and what happened with the show, including how good the Charlotte Becky match was, and Roman beating Big E clean.
Andrew has some more information on why the rock wasn't involved and why they never pivoted from their plan to feature him.
We also discuss Kenny Omega taking time off to heal and just when he should return.
NX...
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November 18, 2021 • 64 mins
Today on Mat Men the guys break down all that happened at Full Gear and what it means for AEW over the next few months. Including Kenny Omega stepping away to heal up and Hangman as the new Champion. Dynamite was a great show and it was the start of a lot of new programs. We deep dive into everything that happened. Is this a full-blown heel turn for Bryan Danielson or was this a slight change of plans? Survivor Series is this Sunda...
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November 11, 2021 • 90 mins
Today on Mat men Andrew and Rich are back to discuss all of this week’s biggest Pro Wrestling News!
Last week WWE released a large list of talent. Some of the reasons for the releases will surprise you. We do a deep dive into this and what it means for the company. We also discuss the ramifications it has on NXT and what the next move should be with that brand.
WWE is going into Survivor Series and we have all the latest match line...
Last week WWE released a large list of talent. Some of the reasons for the releases will surprise you. We do a deep dive into this and what it means for the company. We also discuss the ramifications it has on NXT and what the next move should be with that brand.
WWE is going into Survivor Series and we have all the latest match line...
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November 5, 2021 • 24 mins
Ron Killings AKA R-Truth joins Andrew Zarian and Rich Stambolian to discuss his wrestling and music career. They discuss his early influences in music and wrestling and how the two are connected. Also, his longevity and how he stays in shape, given his busy lifestyle. Then they discuss his early influences in both wrestling and music and his creative process and his newest single "Legacy".
Check out Ron Killings music at https://the...
Check out Ron Killings music at https://the...
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October 28, 2021 • 84 mins
Today on Mat Men Rich and Andrew break down all of this week’s biggest Pro Wrestling news rumors and results.
Ring of Honor will be shutting down operation at the end of the year with a planned April 2022 return during WrestleMania weekend. But now many are wondering if ROH will return?
We also go into detail as to what happened last week on Smackdown during the title exchange between Becky and Charlotte.
Halloween Havoc was this pas...
Ring of Honor will be shutting down operation at the end of the year with a planned April 2022 return during WrestleMania weekend. But now many are wondering if ROH will return?
We also go into detail as to what happened last week on Smackdown during the title exchange between Becky and Charlotte.
Halloween Havoc was this pas...
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October 22, 2021 • 84 mins
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back on a special Friday edition!
There was a lot of great Pro Wrestling this past week and we are here to break it down for you!
Crown Jewel turned out to be a pretty good show and definitely over delivered. We have all the results and speculation on some of the bigger storylines coming out of the show. Also was this Goldberg's best match?
AEW and WWE have continued their war with each other but i...
There was a lot of great Pro Wrestling this past week and we are here to break it down for you!
Crown Jewel turned out to be a pretty good show and definitely over delivered. We have all the results and speculation on some of the bigger storylines coming out of the show. Also was this Goldberg's best match?
AEW and WWE have continued their war with each other but i...
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October 14, 2021 • 69 mins
Today on Mat Men the boys are back with some news!
Andrew has a big announcement that will change things for the podcast.
Rampage and Smackdown will be going head to “headish”… and this officially begins the Friday Night War. With both shows having big cards planned, how will Smackdown and Rampage do this week?
AEW Dynamite is live on Saturday this week and we discuss how changing the schedule impacts the show.
Survivor Series in Bro...
Andrew has a big announcement that will change things for the podcast.
Rampage and Smackdown will be going head to “headish”… and this officially begins the Friday Night War. With both shows having big cards planned, how will Smackdown and Rampage do this week?
AEW Dynamite is live on Saturday this week and we discuss how changing the schedule impacts the show.
Survivor Series in Bro...
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October 5, 2021 • 87 mins
On a special Tuesday edition of Matmen Andrew and Rich break the latest in Professional wrestling.
The WWE Draft was this past week so we will break it all down. Several names Switched Brands some stayed and there were some interesting NXT call ups.
Plus, we break down all the latest happenings from Raw and Smackdown including home invasions, extortion, and attempted murder!
Also, AEW Rampage is putting on a great show weekly but i...
The WWE Draft was this past week so we will break it all down. Several names Switched Brands some stayed and there were some interesting NXT call ups.
Plus, we break down all the latest happenings from Raw and Smackdown including home invasions, extortion, and attempted murder!
Also, AEW Rampage is putting on a great show weekly but i...
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September 30, 2021 • 52 mins
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich break down all the weeks Pro Wrestling News and Rumors.
Extreme Rules was this past Sunday but there wasn't much extreme involved. The guys break down this PPV. Including reimagining the ending of the Main Event.
NXT 2.0 gets edgy and looks to be headed further down that path, including sexual situations and more aggressive language.
The Draft is this week, we discuss who might be going where and wh...
Extreme Rules was this past Sunday but there wasn't much extreme involved. The guys break down this PPV. Including reimagining the ending of the Main Event.
NXT 2.0 gets edgy and looks to be headed further down that path, including sexual situations and more aggressive language.
The Draft is this week, we discuss who might be going where and wh...
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September 25, 2021 • 99 mins
Today on Mat Men. Andrew and Rich are back with a special Saturday edition of the show
After having a jam-packed week of great pro wrestling the boys are ready to break down all the latest news and rumors!
Andrew and Rich were at AEW Grand Slam in Queens NYC this past Weds and will go into detail about the experience.
AEW is on a roll right now but can they keep the momentum up and what is the future headed for AEW.
We also break do...
After having a jam-packed week of great pro wrestling the boys are ready to break down all the latest news and rumors!
Andrew and Rich were at AEW Grand Slam in Queens NYC this past Weds and will go into detail about the experience.
AEW is on a roll right now but can they keep the momentum up and what is the future headed for AEW.
We also break do...
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September 16, 2021 • 79 mins
WWE was at MSG on Friday and so were we! We breakdown our really awesome experience with the WWE crew.
Big E won the WWE title on Monday by cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Bobby Lashley and this begins a new era for Big E in the WWE. We go into detail on how this came about and what the plan is moving forward.
NXT 2.0 launched this Tuesday with all-new personalities and look. We also crowned a new NXT champion. Will thi...
Big E won the WWE title on Monday by cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Bobby Lashley and this begins a new era for Big E in the WWE. We go into detail on how this came about and what the plan is moving forward.
NXT 2.0 launched this Tuesday with all-new personalities and look. We also crowned a new NXT champion. Will thi...
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September 15, 2021 • 19 mins
Catalyst Wrestling champion and NWA star Colby Corino speaks with Andrew Zarian to discuss this Friday's Catalyst Wrestling event in Jersey City, his career as a pro wrestler and more!
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September 9, 2021 • 67 mins
Today on Mat Men Andrew and Rich are back with all the latest AEW, WWE, NXT, and Pro Wrestling news.
The Mat Men Crew along with the Wrestling Observer/F4W crew had a blast in Chicago for AEW All Out and we tell you all about it.
Daniel Bryan, Adam Cole, and Ruby Soho all debuted at All Out this past Sunday but is it possible that more is on the way.
We also have news regarding Daniel Bryan and Adam Cole's contract and what their WWE...
The Mat Men Crew along with the Wrestling Observer/F4W crew had a blast in Chicago for AEW All Out and we tell you all about it.
Daniel Bryan, Adam Cole, and Ruby Soho all debuted at All Out this past Sunday but is it possible that more is on the way.
We also have news regarding Daniel Bryan and Adam Cole's contract and what their WWE...
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