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World Wrestling Entertainment held its long-awaited and highly anticipated brand split draft this week on its debut episode of “SmackDown Live,” and fans are split on the execution. Joining Ben to break it all down is our man in Cleveland, Daniel Wagner, who had a lot riding on the draft heading in. Did it leave … Continue reading #20: WWE Draft Recap

Ben welcomes “The Professor” Will Nevin to hold a mock draft prior to the WWE’s upcoming brand split between Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live. The guys each play general manager and make 10 picks to create the best possible roster for each show. So who’s the #1 overall pick? Who help fills out each … Continue reading #19: WWE Brand Split Mock Draft

The WWE suspended the new face of the company for 30 days due to a violation of their wellness policy. So what does that mean for Roman Reigns? The former champ is currently penciled in for the Battleground main event against his former Shield pals next month, and the suspension will be lifted by that … Continue reading #18: Is Roman Reigns still The Guy after suspension?

“The Professor” Will Nevin joins us to break down Sunday’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view, an event pretty top-heavy with terrific matches staring with the ladder match for the coveted briefcase. The guys talk about why the like this PPV, which has become one of the big ones thanks to actual stakes that could affect … Continue reading #17: Money in the Bank Predictions

We dedicate far too much time in our lives to watching professional wrestling, so there’s little doubt we love the product. But like with any entertainment we love, there’s plenty to nitpick, and as would-be know-it-alls, we have all the answers, or we at least want to offer a little constructive criticism. Ben Stark joins … Continue reading #16: What we hate about pro wrestling

With a slew of young superstars climbing up the WWE roster and a handful developing in NXT, the future seems bright for professional wrestling’s top company. One must wonder about creative decisions as of late, including a stubborn push for Roman Reigns as top guy despite severe backlash from fans. We doubt if Vince McMahon … Continue reading #15: How bright is the WWE’s future?

We class up the joint even more on this week’s episode of “Rammer Slammer” by inviting longtime Alabama sports broadcaster Chris Stewart to discuss his own fandom and how pro wrestling announcers may have even influenced his own career path. Stewart serves as play-by-play announcer for Alabama men’s basketball and baseball as well as football … Continue reading #14: Chris Stewart and Wrestling Announcers

Payback delivered a bunch of solid matches, including the main event, which did current champion and “guy” Roman Reigns a lot of good. Ben welcomes “The Professor” Will Nevin to recap the latest WWE PPV, breaking down every match on the card, including the dreaded pre-show. They also talk about the company’s recent releases that … Continue reading #13: Payback recap, and did Roman Reigns finally turn a corner?

Ben Stark stops by to preview the WWE Payback pay-per-view. The big question on our minds looking ahead to Sunday night is this: Does Payback have a better card than WrestleMania 32? Free of any gimmick matches or part-timer participation, this looks like an old school wrestling-focused event that promises terrific in-ring storytelling. While WWE … Continue reading #12: WWE Payback already better than WrestleMania 32?

Sports Illustrated media critic Richard Deitsch joins us to break down the WWE’s mainstream media appeal now that major outlets like SI, ESPN, Rolling Stone and others have increased their coverage of pro wrestling. Deitsch also talks about his own wrestling fandom and how he doesn’t hide it as if it’s a scarlet letter. We … Continue reading #11: Richard Deitsch on WWE’s Media Appeal/Chyna’s Death and Legacy

Ben welcomes David Smith list their favorite wrestling theme music, new and old. The guys reach back into the 1980s, the Attitude Era and even the current roster which has its share of awesome theme music that sends the crowd into a frenzy and helps to build the characters. Favorites include The Rock’s, Ricky Steamboat’s, … Continue reading #10: Top 5 Best Wrestling Theme Music

After sleeping on it for a few days, it’s time to break down what we loved and didn’t love as much about WrestleMania 32 weekend in Dallas. Ben welcomes Daniel Wagner to talk the brilliant NXT Takeover even that had some of the best matches of the weekend and to more broadly focus on the … Continue reading #9: WrestleMania 32 Recap and The Rise of NXT

It’s WrestleMania week! To celebrate WrestleMania 32, Ben talks to his brother Graham about which matches he’s most pumped for this weekend, plus a few words on his all-time favorite WrestleMania memories. Ben Stark stops by to talk about the strange lead-up to WM32, predict the outcomes and look back at his favorite WMs, matches … Continue reading Rammer Slammer #8: Wrestlemania ManiaMania

Ben Flanagan and Will Nevin break down Hulk Hogan’s landmark legal victory over Gawker Media and what it means for the Hulkster moving forward. They shift gears to Roman Reigns, the presumptive future face of the WWE, and discuss why most fans haven’t come around on him in the midst of a major company push. … Continue reading Rammer Slammer #7: Hulk Hogan’s Big Win and Roman Reigns’ Future

We welcome die-hard pro wrestling fan and Georgia native Dave Wills, best known to fans and otherwise as the “crying wrestling fan” featured on a viral YouTube video in which he famously shouts, “It’s still real to me, dammit!” Will loves wrestling. Born in the Deep South, he first fell in love with southern territories … Continue reading Rammer Slammer #6: It’s Still Real to Dave Wills, Dammit

Ben Flanagan welcomes “The Professor” Will Nevin to break down Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker. The guys talk about about the long term ramifications the results might have on media law but also Hulk Hogan’s legacy moving forward. Even if Hogan wins the suit, the damage to his legacy and status as a pro wrestling … Continue reading Rammer Slammer #5: Is Hulkamania Gone for Good?

Ben Stark stops by to talk about Triple H’s current and long term roles in WWE moving forward, whether he’s an asset or a detriment to the overall company product. Nobody denies Triple H’s talent both in and out of the ring, and he’s made a huge impact on the future of the business thanks … Continue reading Rammer Slammer #4: Is Triple H Bad for WWE?

Ben and Graham Flanagan recap FastLane 2016, focusing on its exciting main event and the long term ramifications the result sets up for the WWE moving forward. They also talk about the shocking return of Shane McMahon and how it gave the company a much-needed shot in the arm in the midst of lower interest … Continue reading Rammer Slammer #3: FastLane Recap & the Return of Shane McMahon

The brand new podcast “Rammer Slammer” continues with a topic that must drive some parents crazy: Should we let our children watch pro wrestling at a young age? Any adult who loves to watch wrestling probably started doing so during childhood, so their parents seemed to think it was OK for their young eyes. We … Continue reading Rammer Slammer #2: Should Parents Let Their Kids Watch Wrestling?

The brand new wrestling podcast “Rammer Slammer” kicks off with a topic that tortures fans of the “sport” as much as it does its critics: Why do grown-ups love professional wrestling? Ben Flanagan talks to his brother Graham Flanagan along with friends and fellow wrestling fans Will Nevin and Ben Stark about what draws adults … Continue reading Rammer Slammer #1: Why Do Grown Men Love Wrestling?