Revisiting the Mania

It’s time to revisit WrestleMania 37! In this episode, a longtime wrestling fan (Carlos) and a first-time viewer (Maria) break down the entire two-night event to decide which matches are worth watching and which ones you can skip.   We cover every match from Night 1 and Night 2 — including Bobby Lashley vs Drew McIntyre, Sasha Banks vs Bianca Belair, Bad Bunny’s breakout moment, Roman Reigns’ dominant main event, and more. If you're jumping back into older WrestleManias or watching for the very first time, this episode gives you clear recommendations, honest reactions, and surprising moments you may have forgotten.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson steps into one of his most serious roles yet in The Smashing Machine, portraying real-life MMA fighter Mark Kerr. The movie’s box office numbers may have flopped — but is it actually a hidden gem? In this episode, we break down what we enjoyed, how accurate it was compared to the real Mark Kerr documentary, what didn’t work, and whether wrestling or MMA fans should go see it, wait for home release, or skip it entirely.<br /><br />Chapters:<br />0:00 – Intro<br />2:20 – What We Enjoyed<br />17:30 – What Didn’t Work<br />40:15 – Recommendation: See It, Stream It, or Skip It?<br />50:40 – Promo/Plugs<br /><br />Did The Smashing Machine deserve to bomb, or did The Rock deliver one of his most underrated performances? Let us know in the comments below!<br /><br />If you want more movie or tv reviews by Raymond you can visit his channel: https://www.youtube.com/rpadvideo<br /><br />More Wrestling Movie Reviews:<br />• Fighting with My Family – https://youtube.com/live/g4nrAU5NdVg<br />• The Iron Claw – https://www.youtube.com/live/YvQaYs0rnPk?si=2gu7wUJX4pV2EiHJ<br />• Queen of the Ring – https://www.youtube.com/live/Vuw6auegMcU?si=G5A3x1VhzB1D7C1p<br />#TheSmashingMachine #TheRock #MovieReview #MarkKerr #WrestlingPodcast #MMA #DwayneJohnson

WWE’s New Documentary “Unreal” Gives Fans the Backstage Pass of a Lifetime<br />We break down the brand-new WWE Unreal series — a behind-the-scenes look at the road to WrestleMania 41. From Cody Rhodes’ title run to Rhea Ripley’s injury comeback, CM Punk’s return, and Jey Uso’s singles push, this is the closest you’ll get to Gorilla Position without a credential. Our hosts bring two very different perspectives:<br /><br />One – a lifelong fan who knows the ins and outs of wrestling production.<br />The other – a newer fan seeing it all with fresh eyes. We cover:<br /><ul><li>How Unreal balances hype with genuine behind-the-scenes insight</li><li>The creative process and match production revealed</li><li>Which moments will hit hardest for longtime fans</li><li>How new fans can jump into WWE </li></ul>What did YOU think of Unreal? Drop your thoughts in the comments.  

ECW One Night Stand 2005 - Does this love letter to ECW still live up to the hype?<br /><br />Maria &amp; Carlos are breaking one of the most legendary one-night pay-per-views in wrestling history and they are joined by returning guests and friends of the podcast Wayne and Dre from Podcast Championship Wrestling. They break down every match, every moment, and ask the big questions:<br /><br />Was it just nostalgia... or does ECW still hit in 2025?<br />Should new wrestling fans watch this show?<br />Is it worth revisiting for longtime ECW loyalists?<br />From Sandman's epic beer-soaked entrance to Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka’s brutal war, we cover it all.<br /><br />Plus:<br />The best match of the night<br />The most emotional moment<br />And whether the flaming table spot still holds up <br />We also spotlight the emotional Rob Van Dam promo, hard-hitting classics like Benoit vs. Guerrero, and the chaos that made ECW unforgettable.<br /><br />Matches reviewed include:<br />– Chris Jericho vs. Lance Storm<br />– Super Crazy vs. Tajiri vs. Little Guido<br />– Rey Mysterio vs. Psychosis<br />– Rhyno vs. Sabu (ft. RVD’s epic promo)<br />– Chris Benoit vs. Eddie Guerrero<br />– Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka<br />– Dudley Boyz vs. Tommy Dreamer &amp; The Sandman<br /><br />Whether you lived through the ECW era or you’re discovering it for the first time, this video is your full breakdown and viewing guide.<br />LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE if you want more wrestling retrospectives!<br /><br />Let us know in the comments:<br />— What’s your favorite match from this card?<br />— Should WWE bring back One Night Stand?<br />Podcast Championship Wrestling:<br />https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552307077674<br />https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-championship-wrestling/id1607545592<br /><br />#ECWOneNightStand #WrestlingRewatch #RobVanDam #Sandman #MikeAwesome #HardcoreWrestling #ProWrestling #WWE #ECW #WrestlingReview<br />

Becoming a Spectacle: Does the Doc Change How We See WM9? #wwe<br /><br />In this episode, Maria &amp; Carlos dive into the documentary *“Becoming a Spectacle: The Making of WrestleMania IX”* and compare what happened behind the scenes to the matches we recommended (or didn’t!) during our original WrestleMania 9 episode.<br /><br />Did backstage politics impact who won what? And does knowing how it all came together change how we feel about Bret vs. Yoko, Taker vs. Giant González, or that wild Hogan finish? We break it all down — from production drama to creative choices — and ask:<br /><br />Does the spectacle hold up, or does the documentary expose WrestleMania IX for what it really was? Should you watch this if you’re a: * New fan wondering if WrestleMania 9 is worth visiting * Longtime fan curious about the behind-the-scenes drama *<br /><br />Viewer of our original WM9 show — that enjoys revisiting everything with fresh eyes!<br /><br />Don’t forget to comment with your favorite (or least favorite) moments from WrestleMania IX and let us know: Did the documentary change your opinion too?