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ADHD-DVDSynecdoche, New York (with Josh Custodio)This week we're using a part to represent the whole and the whole to represent a part as Wrestling Brain's Josh Custodio joins us to go deep on the human condition with 2008's Synecdoche, New York, written and directed Charlie Kaufman, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams, Catherine Keener, Tom Noonan, Hope Davis and Dianne Wiest. Kaufman's directorial debut, coming hot on the heels of Eternal Sunshine, is at once an absurdist comedy and a devastating tragedy, with Hoffman giving what might be a career-best performance in a life that was full of great ones. Plus: losing...
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Top Marks124 - When TV is PPVsThe #goodfriends return to talk about a slew of red-hot TV specials from AEW and NXT, TV good enough to outshine actual PPVs. Plus thoughts on Paul Heyman's exit from WWE creative, EVIL's big win in New Japan, and if Bruce Prichard or anyone at WWE is capable of creating a moment as dramatic as we witnessed at NJPW Dominion. The guys also dish on when they would feel comfortable returning to a movie theatre, and share some thoughts ahead of Impact's Slammiversary and WWE's Extreme Rules cards (sorry for the delay, it was my birthday).
2020-07-201h 35Top MarksUNLOCKED: Bonus Marks - 7 - King of the Ring 1995UNLOCKED: Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of this horrendous PPV, easily the worst thing we've been forced to watch to date. And to celebrate that history, this special Bonus Marks has been unleashed from behind the paywall. Enjoy! The #goodfriends are back in action for the red hot return of Bonus Marks! We finally dive in to King of the Ring 1995, a punishingly bad pay-per-view that highlights a real low point in wrestling. We hated watching this, so that you may enjoy hearing about it. Also: a live commentary for the tag team main event, Diesel & Bam...
2020-06-271h 33Top Marks123 - In Our HousesThe #goodfriends review NXT TakeOver: In Your House, tee up WWE "The Greatest Wrestling Match Ever" Backlash 2020 and New Japan's return to action with a major tournament, talk the best of Raw and Dynamite and fantasy-book Sony's rollout of the PS5. Weird technical difficulties right at the end of this one, but hey. Enjoy.
2020-06-131h 23Top Marks122 - Nothing But DoubleThe #goodfriends return to talk AEW Double or Nothing and its terrific Stadium Stampede match, plus a crowd back on Raw, Drew Gulak's return to WWE, the Fight Pit's debut on NXT, and Matt Riddle moving on to the main roster.
2020-06-011h 58Top Marks121 - Ooh Baby I Liked That Raw!The #goodfriends are back to tee up Saturday's AEW PPV -- Double or Nothing -- as well as heap praise on a pretty terrific edition of Monday Night Raw this week. Plus they get into it about Drew Gulak's contract status, the ongoing scandal surrounding CZW, who belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of ECW, and J Mo accidentally watched Impact's weekly TV this week.
2020-05-221h 48Top Marks120 - Mandy 'n' The BankThe #goodfriends are back for thoughts on Money In The Bank, Becky Lynch's pregnancy, Dark Side of the Ring's upcoming Owen Hart episode, the debut of Undertaker: The Last Ride, the future of WWE video games, and much much more as we answer your questions! It's good to be back.
2020-05-161h 48Top Marks119 - Quarantop MarksThe #goodfriends return to discuss wrestling in isolation, WWE's historic round of cuts, furloughs and layoffs, how different companies are handling the shutdown, and what returning sports can learn from the way wrestling has managed its shows without crowds. Plus a preview for UFC 249, WWE's Money In The Bank, and our belated thoughts on a truly unique WrestleMania.
2020-05-091h 42Top Marks118 - 2019 Year In Review (Part II)It's Part II of our 2019 Year In Review as the #goodfriends hand out the hardware to the best and worst that wrestling had to offer last year! Awards handed out in this episode include: Spot of the Year Worst Wrestler of the Year Tweet of the Year 2020 Breakout Performer Hidden Gem of the Year Worst Co-Host Take of the Year Wrestler of the Decade Match of the Year Wrestler of the Year Most Powerful Listener We hope it won't be long until you hear from us...
2020-01-041h 06Top Marks117 - 2019 Year In Review (Part I)The #goodfriends are back, and it's time to celebrate the BEST and WORST wrestling moments of the year! It's the third annual Top Marks Year In Review, and in Part I of the year-end awards, we hand out the prizes for: Promotion of the Year Breakthrough Wrestler of the Year Tag Team of the Year Worst Feud of the Year PPV of the Year Promo of the Year Worst Promo of the Year Plus a special visit from our dear friend Santa Claus. Part II coming soooooooooon!!!!!!
2019-12-311h 04Top Marks115 - Return of the MarksThe Wednesday Night Wars have begun and wrestling has never been more interesting, which means of course that the #goodfriends had to return and talk all about it! Catching up on a wide variety of topics, including NXT's move to television, the many twists and turns of SmackDown's Who's Trying To Kill Roman storyline, corporate sabotage at a New York NJPW show, and a full review of the premiere episode of AEW Dynamite. Your boys are back from hiatus and we couldn't be happier. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor...
2019-10-041h 25Top Marks114 - Top Guys Take TorontoIt's the episode that J Mo's laptop didn't want you to hear! Delayed by technical difficulties but hey, it's better late than never, as the #goodfriends return from Toronto with tales of SummerSlam, TakeOver, good hangs, good food, and four nights of wrestling at ScotiaBank Arena in a row.
2019-08-301h 26Top Marks113 - Late Night, Pre-FlightOh our bags are packed, we're ready to go... That's right, the #goodfriends are off to Toronto for SummerSlam weekend. We can't wait to see each and every one of you who is making the trek out as well, but before we get down with the brown liquor and some ice cold gold, we've gotta get you all set up for the sights, the sounds, the matches, the feuds! It's a Top Marks SummerSlam preview! And be sure to tune in to Wrestle Central on Sportsnet 650 this Sunday night for an NXT TakeOver review panel with Justin...
2019-08-091h 28Top Marks112 - Pod ReunionPodcast ratings are sagging so the network asked us to bring back all your favourite Top Marks hosts from the history of the pod. They're all here! Josh Custodio! Justin Morissette! That's it! That's all of them! The #goodfriends return with toast to the pod, and especially you, the listener, the most important member of the Top Marks family. They also break down the Raw Reunion, and a very eventful SmackDown, give some well-earned kudos to Dolph Ziggler, and answer your mailbag questions! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show...
2019-07-281h 17Top Marks111 - Too Much WrestlingThe #goodfriends are back to break down a jam-packed week that featured several nights of G-1 action, Evolve 131, AEW Fight For The Fallen, and WWE Extreme Rules. Can wrestling sustain these kind of weekends outside of WrestleMania? How much is too much? PLUS: We talk CM Punk heading to Starrcast, WWE's Smackville Network special, Finn Balor's coming sabbatical, Bray Wyatt's arrival, and Eric Bischoff's role with WWE. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on...
2019-07-201h 40Top Marks110 - The Kevin Owens ShowThe #goodfriends are back to break down another massive week in the world of pro wrestling, as Kevin Owens explodes on SmackDown and Joey Janela has a wild encounter with Enzo Amore at a Blink 182 show. PLUS: We preview a jam-packed weekend full of wrestling as WWE's Extreme Rules 2019 caps off a weekend that also includes AEW Fight For The Fallen, Evolve's 10th anniversary show being streamed on WWE Network, and (locally) ECCW's Ballroom Brawl XII. And J-Mo argues once again that the time is now for a Roman heel turn. Support the show at www.patreon...
2019-07-121h 42Top Marks109 - Back to the Future (with Mike Noble)Everything old is new again as the #goodfriends break down Week 1 of Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff sitting in the driver's seat of WWE TV. Meet the new bosses! Same as the old bosses... Josh and J Mo argue about whether this change is for the better, talk recent superficial changes to Raw and SmackDown's presentation, Undertaker's return to television, briefly preview the G-1, and review AEW's Fyter Fest PPV. PLUS: Hotel Mira bassist Mike Noble rejoins the show for a special double-barrelled edition of Keep It Or Kick It! Support the show at www...
2019-07-061h 28Top Marks108 - Seth Rollins Please I Am Begging You To Log OffThe #goodfriends are back with some very important news about the future of the pod! But first, Seth Rollins needs to chill on the bad tweets and worse interviews have us begging the Universal Champion to log off! PLUS: We go in-depth on Stomping Grounds, a WWE PPV that left us with plenty to complain about, and briefly tee up AEW Fyter Fest before taking your questions in the listener mailbag. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with...
2019-06-281h 30Top Marks107 - Stomping At The BitThe #goodfriends are back to preview this weekend's WWE Stomping Grounds and talk about why they won't be heading down to Tacoma to take it in in person. PLUS: Was Raw really good this week? Or do we all have Stockholm Syndrome and are conditioned to heap praise on WWE TV that does the bare minimum of proper booking? PLUS: Examining Jon Moxley's G1 match-ups in an all keep-it edition of Keep It or Kick It. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus...
2019-06-211h 15Top Marks106 - 205 Lives MatterThe #goodfriends celebrate two full years of Top Marks, recording on the second anniversary of the very first episode. We've come a long way, baby, and we're glad to have you with us. As WWE's weekly TV continues its slide into the ocean, Josh breaks down NJPW's Dominion from this past Sunday and tells J Mo exactly why he should watch it! Meanwhile, Chad Gable's 205 Live debut brought Justin's eyes to that forgotten WWE product, and the Mad Man Morissette makes the case that WWE's Network exclusive content (205, NXT, & NXT UK) makes a better three hour experience for restless...
2019-06-151h 22Top Marks105 - The Last JeddahLike Undertaker and Goldberg in Jeddah, the #goodfriends are back because they can not simply rest... in... peace already. We talk WWE's latest excursion to Saudi Arabia, a country that shall not be named, and a main event that should never be seen. PLUS: A full review of NXT TakeOver XXV, and we get fired up for Big Jon's in-Mox-icating success in NJPW. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 c...
2019-06-081h 05Top Marks104 - Big Mox EnergyJust like the man formerly known as Dean Ambrose reunited with his good friends Chris and Cody, the #goodfriends have come together to break down a monster week in the world of wrestling. We review the launch of AEW with Double or Nothing, dish on Jon Moxley's tell-all interview with Chris Jericho, and tee up this Sunday's seemingly forgotten NXT TakeOver XXV. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming...
2019-05-311h 54Top Marks103 - Pop Freakin' CultureAgainst all odds, with the crowd against him, sometimes a man's gotta walk alone. This week that man is J Mo, as he delivers the take the #goodfriends don't want to hear: why Brock Lesnar winning Money In The Bank is good. Josh is upset that the briefcase isn't being used to make a star, while J Mo argues it is! And that star is Seth Rollins. PLUS: Our full review of Money In The Bank, including Bayley's cash-in and a surprisingly strong performance on the mic during the pre-show. We preview AEW's premier event DOUBLE OR NOTHING, and...
2019-05-231h 46Top Marks102 - Yowie WowieThe #goodfriends are back and finally ready to show you our secret... It's the Money In The Bank 2019 preview show but more than that we're back to condemn Lars Sullivan, praise Sami Zayn's creative control, stand in awe of the new Bray Wyatt, and peek at Twitter for updates on Big E's thirst for Becky Lynch's mom, the search for Stokely's CD player, and Charlotte and Andrade's sex life. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our full catalog of bonus shows is available now, with a retro...
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Real Good Show178 - Where Were You Last Night? An Oral History of The Shot (with Blake Murphy, Max Kerman, Sportsfeld's Andrew Zuber & Jake Goldsbie, Sean Woodley, Vivek Jacob, Devang Desai, Rob Rousseau, Josh Custodio & Vyas Saran)This week on the show that gets it to go, it’s a very special episode as a wide array of guests stop in to answer one question: Where were you last night? Writers, podcasters, artists and fans share their perspectives on The Shot — Kawhi Leonard’s Game 7 buzzer beater to keep the Raptors’ playoff hopes alive. Already an iconic moment in both NBA and Toronto sports history, we break it all down with an examination of the moment. An oral history of The Shot. Joining me to do so are: Sean Woodley, Raptors HQ & Locked On Raptors...
2019-05-152h 31Top Marks101 - Every School Has a King in a Cartoon (with Mike Noble)Yowie Wowie! Coming to you late after a rough week, the #goodfriends are back with a Top Marks After Dark on a number of topics that have only become more pressing in the days since we recorded. With WWE TV ratings plummeting, we examine why that is in the context of what drives interest in pro sports. Hint: no one wants to watch a bad team! PLUS: Return of the Mox! The man formerly known as Dean Ambrose returns to the indies with an incredible video promo. Why are the indies, whether that's Mox or Joey Janela's work with...
2019-05-081h 20Top Marks100 - Top Marks 100: The 100th Top MarksIT'S EPISODE 100, BABY! Bray Wyatt returns, Kevin Owens reveals his true nature, Bayley starts her ascent with a loss, the Shake-Up continues to make no sense, and The Viking Experience has probably changed names another five times since we recorded. We also reflect on 100 episodes, and what we love about the show. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top...
2019-04-261h 33Top Marks99 - Easter FamineThe Superstar Shake-up makes for two weeks in a row of bad WWE TV, but how much can we complain after a stellar WrestleMania? Turns out: a lot! The Viking Experience with Erik and Ivar is a disaster, Luke Harper requests his release, and we break down the one thing preventing Bray Wyatt's success that has nothing to do with writing or performance. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011...
2019-04-231h 37Top Marks98 - WaterManiaThe fog has lifted and we've shaken out of our hungover stupor in time to look back at the show that was WrestleMania 35, one of the best WrestleManias of all time, or certainly in recent memory. We run down the entire card, as well as NXT TakeOver New York, and the NJPW/RoH SuperCard! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming soon! And $5 donors also get access to the...
2019-04-151h 11Top Marks97 - PickseyManiaThe #goodfriends lock in their picks ahead of WhiskeyMania, with one final rundown of the WrestleMania 35 card, picking winners for every match. Plus a Lock of the Week pick for a match that happened yesterday, but hey, we were right about it. Follow the WhiskeyMania madness on the Top Marks Instragram: @topmarksIG
2019-04-0639 minTop Marks96 - Mania House Party II (with Ryan Schaap, Andrew Zuber, Andrew Cieslak, Caitlin Hotchkiss, Tyler Paracy, Mike Noble, Teen Daze, & listener calls!)It's the second annual Top Marks WrestleMania House Party and the #goodfriends are opening the door to all of their good friends to talk up their most anticipated matches, not just from the Grand-Daddy of them all, but the entire weekend's festivities! Joining us for this fine party are: Josh - 0:04:46 - Josh Barnett vs Minoru Suzuki Justin - 0:09:51 - Becky Lynch vs Charlotte Flair vs Ronda Rousey Ryan Schaap (Pucks On Net's @schaaptop) - 0:18:44 - AJ Styles vs Randy Orton Andrew Zuber (Sportsfeld & Yahoo Sports Canada's @the_Zubes) - 0:35:22 - Velveteen Dream vs...
2019-04-052h 15Top Marks95 - People Like UsThe #goodfriends return to discuss the latest obstacles on the Road to #KofiMania, and address the segment of Wrestling Twitter that doesn't want to believe there are racial overtones (or even undertones) to this New Day story. Plus, we revolt at the idea of Kurt Angle's retirement match actually being against Baron Corbin, check in on the latest with Ronda, Becky and Charlotte, and answer your listener questions! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show...
2019-03-241h 10Top Marks94 - Speed BumpThe #goodfriends are reunited this week as The Janitor throws Gary in a dumpster and reclaims his rightful seat as co-host of Top Marks! We review Fastlane, look ahead to Mania, compliment Vince on leaning in to being a racist villain opposite Kofi, and listener questions have us ponder a pair of dating Qs: Which wrestler would you let style you before going out with someone, and which wrestling T-shirt is the most embarrassing to wear on a first date. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our...
2019-03-161h 33Top Marks93 - Raw is GaryJosh has been cancelled to the Negative Zone after last week's gaffe, but the show must go on! Justin is joined by Josh's cousin Gary to preview Fastlane, talk about the Shield's reunion, and wonder if the circuitous route to WrestleMania has actively cooled off Becky Lynch. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat...
2019-03-091h 43Top Marks92 - Remission's Impossible FalloutJust like The Big Dog, the #goodfriends are back, baby! And we did it all for you, the fans. There's no one like you. We love you. And we're here to break down a HUGE week in the Fed, as WWE got the road to WrestleMania on track a week after feeling up creek without a paddle. Roman's in remission, Ronda relinquishes, Batista's back, Owens stuns SmackDown, KofiMania hits a road block, and the first Raw after Prichard's return is... very good??? And Rousey's tweets are... very bad??? We break it all down. Support the show at w...
2019-03-021h 06Top Marks91 - Don't Talk To Me Until I've Had My KofiLike WWE on the road to WrestleMania, the #goodfriends are back and do not appear to have a plan for this episode. We break down the latest wave of call-ups and the inauspicious starts to their main roster careers. PLUS: Can WWE's current woes / utter lack of long-term vision be ascribed to Vince McMahon's preoccupation with the XFL? Is Kevin Owens doomed for Batista treatment? Can anyone other than Kofi Kingston face Bryan at Mania? And we review Elimination Chamber 2019. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our...
2019-02-232h 01Top Marks90 - Chamber DangerThe #goodfriends are back in the saddle to preview Elimination Chamber 2019 and talk Jay White's big win, Undertaker appearing at Starrcast II, Charlotte getting shoehorned into the Mania main, Kofi's big splash, The Revival's crowning moment, and Dean and Nia getting cancelled. PLUS: The triumphant return of Keep It Or Kick It. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive...
2019-02-151h 34Top Marks89 - When The Man Doesn't Come AroundThe #goodfriends are back to discuss Becky Lynch skipping last week's Vancouver house show because of a worked injury, Halftime Heat, and how shortsighted alignment changes have left Raw dead in the water. PLUS: The dramatic return of Sunday Night Tweet! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off.
2019-02-111h 27Top Marks88 - Devitt and GoliathWhat a week! The #goodfriends are back to review WWE Royal Rumble 2019, NXT TakeOver Phoenix, and try to make heads or tails of this Dean Ambrose situation. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is AVAILABLE NOW, with a retro show on Money In The Bank 2011 coming this month! And $5 donors also get access to the exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
2019-02-021h 43Top Marks87 - Ready to RumbleIt's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right it's Rumble season, and the #goodfriends are back to preview what promises to be a stacked PPV full of must-see matches. Plus, we look over one of the more lacklustre TakeOver cards in recent memory, which might just be setting the stage for another NXT show that exceeds expectations. All that, plus listener questions! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is coming tomorrow, and $5 donors also get access to the brand...
2019-01-261h 33Top Marks86 - Requesting ReleaseThe #goodfriends are back to discuss a week in pro wrestling where the AEW Effect is already being felt, as The Revival and Mike & Maria Kanellis have requested their releases from WWE. In light of Andrade's push on SmackDown, is being openly disgruntled the new grabbing the brass ring? PLUS: Finn finally gets his shot, and the return of the Listener Mailbag after a long absence. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! Our retro review of WrestleMania XXX is coming next week, and $5 donors also get access...
2019-01-191h 17Top Marks85 - New Year, New FedThe #goodfriends are back with the first episode of 2018! Breaking down the launch of All Elite Wrestling, reviewing Wrestle Kingdom 13, and taking a cursory glance at WWE's moves toward Royal Rumble, how AEW is already changing the game, and how Big Screen John fared in BumbleBee! All that, plus Keep It Or Kick It! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! More retro reviews (of shows both good and bad) coming in the new year, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top...
2019-01-141h 43Top Marks84 - 2018 Year In Review Part II (with Ryan Schaap)The #goodfriends are back to wrap up the year with the second annual Top Marks Year In Review, and we're joined by our 2018 Guest of the Year RYAN SCHAAP of Pucks On Net to do just that. Categories covered in Part 2 include: Underrated Match of the Year Most Wasted Talent Top Marks Feud of the Year Promo of the Year Most Powerful Listener of the Year Co-Host's Worst Take of the Year Federation of the Year Match of the Year Wrestler of the Year Special thanks to...
2019-01-031h 26Real Good Show170 - Fixing For A Jones (with Josh Custodio)This week on the show that has singlehandedly killed the UFC, CHICA bassist and Justin’s Top Marks co-host JOSH CUSTODIO stops by the show to make sense of the latest Jon Jones drug test mess and break down an eventful UFC 232 card that helped the company put a positive exclamation point on what had otherwise been a rocky 2018. PLUS: The search for UFC’s great babyface! Amanda Nunes and the future of women’s MMA! How Conor vs Khabib has become The Prestige! And we’re all enjoying dunking on Darren Rovell, but is there some level of truth to...
2018-12-311h 11Top Marks83 - 2018 Year in Review Part 1 (with Ryan Schaap)The #goodfriends are back to wrap up the year with the second annual Top Marks Year In Review, and we're joined by our 2018 Guest of the Year RYAN SCHAAP of Pucks On Net to do just that. Categories covered in Part 1 include: Best Feud Worst Match Non-WWE Match of the Year Worst Segment Breakthrough Wrestler of the Year Best Alignment Turn Worst Alignment Turn TV Match of the Year Funniest Moment of the Year Worst PPV Best PPV Support the show at www.patreon.com...
2018-12-291h 18Top Marks82 - Tender Love & ChairsThe #goodfriends are back to review WWE TLC 2018 and get a visit from our friend Santa Claus. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with a WrestleMania 30 review coming soon, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
2018-12-2150 minTop Marks81 - Bring Back WeeLCThe #goodfriends are back to say goodbye to the three round format by giving it one last hurrah before it takes two to the dome. Plus some thoughts on Red Dead Redemption 2 and the film Overlord. We're gonna get you outta here, Marston! The final three rounds are: 1. WWE TLC Preview (SmackDown): Becky Lynch is defending her title and if that's not cause for a main event I don't know what is. 2. WWE TLC Preview (Raw): It's been a bumpy ride but can Rollins and Ambrose redeem themselves in the ring? 3. WrestleKingdom 13 Preview: Is this...
2018-12-151h 15Top Marks80 - Raw is Wearing On MeTwo awful Raws in a row calls for another No Holds Barred episode talking all kinds of topics, like ROH signings, Dolph vs Drew, Bane Ambrose, and how Daniel Bryan: Eco-Terrorist is Neo from The Matrix. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with a WrestleMania 30 review coming soon, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off. Follow...
2018-12-081h 28Top Marks79 - SchaapDown Live (with Ryan Schaap)The #goodfriends are back with another free-flowing No Holds Barred show, and they've brought a friend with them! Ryan Schaap of Pucks On Net returns to the show, this time for a much lengthier in-studio appearance after a cameo on our SummerSlam house party episode in August. The topics are varied, the laughs are frequent, and you get to witness the dawning of a beautiful friendship... And Ryan brought gifts! What a sweet boy. Follow Ryan on Twitter: @schaaptop PLUS: We answer your listener questions, and another edition of Keep It Or Kick It!
2018-12-012h 08Top Marks78 - Survive Our Series of Conversations That Run More Than Two HoursThe #goodfriends are #thankful that you've chosen to spend part of your Thanksgiving listening to us talk pro graps. ...assuming you're American, that is. Otherwise we're still thankful you're with us but ignore all that Thanksgiving crap. It's a packed week in the wrestling world which makes for a long show this week, but boy is it a good one! We get into the David Arquette/Nick Gage situation off the hop and spend some extra time lingering on Daniel Bryan's heel turn towards the end, but our two rounds this week are... 1. NXT TakeOver War Games...
2018-11-232h 03Top Marks77 - Damn DanielIt's a packed show this week as the #goodfriends break down one of WWE's biggest weeks in years. Becky Lynch cements her place among the immortals, Daniel Bryan sells his soul to get his dream match, and oh yeah, there's two huge shows this weekend. We're back to the three round format as well, and this week they are: 1. Survivor Series preview. Going over WWE's latest brand vs brand PPV. 2. NXT Takeover WarGames preview. We go over the yellow brand's latest card match by match. 3. The Becky Injury. Could Becky's bad luck play to WWE's...
2018-11-162h 02Top Marks76 - She's The ManThe #goodfriends are back with another No Holds Barred episode, talking Becky Lynch, Chris Jericho vs EVIL, the quick turnaround to Survivor Series, the latest in the Daniel Bryan/Miz feud, and the many soccer-themed plays of William Shakespeare. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with more bonus shows coming soon, and $5 donors also get access to the brand new exclusive Top Marks Twitter DM chat group that is positively poppin' off.
2018-11-121h 03Top Marks75 - Unmentionable Country For Old MenIt's a tale of two PPVs on this week's Top Marks, as the #goodfriends review WWE Evolution, which is excellent, and WWE Crown Jewel, which is horrific. The disparity between these two shows could not be bigger, and neither could our misery at having to suffer through a show set in Saudi Arabia that can't bring itself to mention its own location even once. Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! The retro review of King of the Ring 1995 is finally up on the Patreon feed with more...
2018-11-031h 31Top Marks71 - The Spirits WithinThe #goodfriends get back at it after a big week in wrestling -- a week so big it demands a return to the format, as we tackle last weekend's big shows round by round. Plus, Josh gets Justin to open up about Real Good Show coming to an end... But anyway, rounds. What are they this week? Glad you asked: 1. WWE Super Show-Down Raw Review: We tackle Saturday's show from the MCG in Melbourne from the red brand's perspective. 2. NJPW King of Pro Wrestling 2018 Review: New Japan's latest card was an eventful one, but was it...
2018-10-131h 43Top Marks69 - NiceThe #goodfriends are back, and they're breaking all the rules with another No Holds Barred episode. Topics include why fans won't cheer for Charlotte, Brie Bella's botches, Gedo turning on Okada, and a must-see match from this week's action that you probably haven't heard about... All that, plus a bevy of listener questions and an actual piece of listener mail, as Josh receives a package from Tranquilo Pacheco himself! Support the show at www.patreon.com/TopMarks for access to the donor show, Bonus Marks! A retro review of WWF St. Valentine's Day Massacre is up on...
2018-09-291h 39Top MarksTEASER: Bonus Marks - 6 - WWF St. Valentine's Day MassacreFULL EPISODE AVAILABLE at www.patreon.com/TopMarks The #goodfriends are back behind the paywall as Josh has recovered from concussion and we're ready to tackle this blast-from-the-past PPV that went down the night before an elementary school-aged Justin started watching Raw week-to-week on TV. And we're back in a big way, offering up not one but TWO live commentaries, of Mankind vs The Rock in a Last Man Standing match for the WWF Championship, as well as Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Vince McMahon inside a steel cage for the right to main event WrestleMania XV!
2018-08-2506 minTop Marks62 - Nerd StuffThe Janitor is back! Josh's concussion seems (mostly) healed up, which means the #goodfriends are back in action for another round of Top Marks! This week it's a No Holds Barred episode as the boys break from format altogether for a casual bit of chat free from the typical Top Marks structure. Key topics include: 1. Paul Heyman, his influence on the outcome of SummerSlam's main event, and who he might work with next should Brock Lesnar step away from pro wrestling. 2. The 2018 Mae Young Classic. We go over the list of competitors, picking out favourites and...
2018-08-121h 49Top Marks61 - Raw Is Fine (with Mike Noble)The #goodfriends are down a man this week, as Josh is on the shelf with a concussion. Stepping in in his place is friend of the pod, roommate of the show, previous guest and bass player for Hotel Mira, MIKE NOBLE! Mike responds to last week's rant denigrating him and we talk about the WWE show that's actually good: SmackDown Live! Our three rounds this week: 1. Mike's Response. We get into last week's blow-up and get into it about why this lifelong WWE devotee is teetering on the brink of giving up the product. What's changed, and...
2018-08-061h 56Top Marks60 - Evolution Is A MysteryThe #goodfriends are back for one last Josh appearance before he spends some time on the shelf. So soak it in, marks! Prayers up, because our boy has a serious concussion. He will return to show in due time, but in the meantime enjoy this lively chat from before his injury, as we get into it about the latest advancement for women's wrestling in WWE in just two rounds this week, as we make room for a loaded mailbag. And those rounds are: 1. WWE Evolution! What could the first-ever women's-only WWE pay-per-view have in store for us...
2018-07-311h 26Top Marks57 - Good Brother Falls In LoveThe #goodfriends are back with an episode full of contentious debate about the man who's here to show the world. That's right, it's another edition of Top Marks and Justin and Josh break from the format once again for another two round episode breaking down what are surely two of the biggest stories in wrestling. And they are: 1. Dolph Ziggler's Renaissance. Is the show-stealer really on the rise again as a true top guy, or does wrestling Seth Rollins make everyone look good? 2. Handsome Rusev's Rise to Prominence. We look back at the long road it's...
2018-07-101h 45Top Marks56 - Hell Yes (with John Cullen)Just like Daniel Bryan and Kane, the #goodfriends are back together podcasting side-by-side for another episode! This time we're joined by comedian and podcaster JOHN CULLEN (Real Good Show, Stone + Straw, Podcaps), at least for Keep It Or Kick It and an extended edition of listener questions. To make room for all those questions we're down to just two rounds this week, and they are: 1. Raw's Universal Title problem. It feels more glaringly obvious than ever that Brock Lesnar as champion is killing WWE television. We discuss, and speculate on what keeps Sable happy in those cold...
2018-07-012h 02Top Marks53 - Made An ImpactWe get back to the classic three round format this week and it's our longest episode ever as a result! We also totally goofed and thought Dominion was on later this evening instead of last night, so, I mean, our preview is entirely dated before the episode even drops. Oh well. The #goodfriends are breaking down the Top 3 biggest stories in the world of pro wrestling, and this week they are: 1. The Trial of CM Punk! We get into the court case that kept Punk and Colt Cabana tied up for years, and wonder what lies ahead...
2018-06-091h 51Top Marks52 - Seth Before This HonorThe #goodfriends are back for another Top Marks, but once again we can not come up with three compelling topics to sustain the typical three round format. So like Seth Rollins we once again elect to BURN IT DOWN and solely examine The Architect's rise from top heel to undeniable babyface star. Seth is perhaps the biggest star in the company at the moment, arguably ahead of AJ Styles and even Braun Strowman on the babyface side. How did he get here? And what has it taken for long-time hater Josh to give it up for the guy? We...
2018-06-031h 39Top Marks50 - All Out (of Tickets)The #goodfriends are strapped for time this week and frankly the wrestling world's not that interesting at the moment so we're only breaking down the Top 2 stories this week instead of the usual three. And this week they are: 1. All In sold out! Justin walks us through the ticket-buying experience before the #goodfriends discuss the show itself and what this means for indie wrestling. 2. Daniel Bryan's return! Because nothing is sacred when it comes to internet commentary, people have already soured on the D. Bry revival. Is there merit to the complaints, or is this a...
2018-05-201h 31Top Marks48 - Sorry That Women ExistThings get heated this week as the boys breakdown the WWE's venture into Saudi Arabia and Justin unloads on the show's problematic values and Saudi propaganda. But the #goodfriends are much more happy to be previewing this weekend's PPV, and go long on this week's two rounds: 1. Backlash preview! Lots to get to here in the first joint-brand non-Big 4 PPV, so we go into overtime to breakdown all the match-ups and make the most of what has been a cluttered and confusing build. 2. Greatest Royal Rumble review! Josh breaks down the card and Justin explains why...
2018-05-061h 39Top Marks47 - Blue Brand BaddiesThis week we've got a mailbag brimming with big time questions, so we go two-rounds deep on the week's top stories to make extra time for your questions. And those two rounds are: 1. Impact Redemption! We review Impact's latest PPV and ask if the company can redeem itself after years of inconsistency. 2. SmackDown's heels! The blue brand is overflowing with awesome villains right now as we gush over great promos from Miz and Big Cass, and are generally in awe of what Nakamura has done since Mania. All that plus the return of Sunday...
2018-04-291h 37Top Marks46 - Blue Is The Warmest ColourThe #goodfriends are back again with a conversation less one-sided than SmackDown's trades this week, as we go back and forth on the big moves breaking down the top 3 stories in the world of pro wrestling. And this week they are: 1. Greatest Royal Rumble. Previewing the match card in advance of next week's show, and discussing our feelings on WWE even doing a show in Saudi Arabia at all. 2. The New Raw. Post Shake-Up we look at Raw's new roster on the prospects of the show going forward. 3. The New SmackDown Live. Then we do...
2018-04-211h 32Top Marks45 - Feelin' Raw After ManiaWe shake of the hangover cloud of WhiskeyMania and get back to basics, as the #goodfriends return to break down the top 3 stories in the world of professional wrestling. And this week they are: 1. NXT TakeOver New Orleans! We review NXT's latest. Was it its greatest? And where do we go from here? 2. Raw After Mania! Have our WrestleMania opinions changed with some room to breathe and hints at the next direction? 3. SmackDown After Mania! Breaking down the Carmella cash-in and early returns on the Nakamura heel turn! All that plus listener questions...
2018-04-141h 23Top Marks44 - WhiskeyMania 34Your intrepid hosts did a shot of whiskey before every match on the entire card of WrestleMania 34, then sat down to talk about it. This... is their story. Support the show at patreon.com/TopMarks where this week you'll get the debut of Half Marks, as Josh sits down with our friends Brock and Max to go over Lucha Underground vs Impact, Joey Janela's Spring Break 2, and Supercard of Honor. Some time next week we'll have an Andre documentary special, and who knows, maybe something else before April is out as well. We're going all out this...
2018-04-091h 29Top Marks36 - Zig-A-Zig AhhJust like Dolph Ziggler, this week the #goodfriends are back for one reason and it's to be the very best. We're back to the usual three rounds this week, though it's debatable as to whether they're the three biggest stories in wrestling. But those rounds are: 1) Dolph Ziggler is back. Is there a path to glory for a once beloved talent or is too little too late for a man whose time has past? Josh and Justin furiously debate. 2) NJPW New Beginning review. The third night has come and gone, and we check in on the...
2018-02-171h 44Top Marks34 - Royal RondaJust like Ronda Rousey at the Royal Rumble, this week's episode makes a point...! ...of discussing the road to WrestleMania. The #goodfriends are right back at it to make a little time for the Golden Lovers reunion (though we'll go more in-depth next week when Justin's finished watching New Beginnings), but mostly to discuss the top (count em) 1-2-3 stories this week in the world of professional wrestling. And they are: 1. Royal Rumble Review! Finally a Rumble match that delivers what fans want from the classic match type. But how was the PPV overall? 2. NXT...
2018-02-031h 39Top Marks31 - Kingdom of Awed (with Mike Noble)Josh and Mike are fresh off the plane from Japan and just like WrestleKingdom 12 they're set to deliver an unforgettable show. The #goodfriends are reunited for the first time in 2018 and sparks fly as the boys gush at length about the incredible show they witnessed both live in (and broadcast from) the Tokyo Dome. Time limits fly out the window as we give this card the in-depth breakdown it so justly deserves. But we still break down the top three stories of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. WrestleKingdom 12 Review. Our thoughts on the surefire...
2018-01-121h 40Top Marks30 - 2017 Year In Review: Part 2 (with Caitlin Hotchkiss)We're once again discarding the usual format for the second half of our year-end look back at the 2017 that was in professional wrestling. And for a second consecutive week we are joined by the delightful CAITLIN HOTCHKISS to hand out the hardware. We'll get back to normal next week after Josh returns from Japan, but in the meantime, here are the Awards handed out on today's show: Eulogy for a Career That Died in 2017 Tag Team of the Year Worst Feud Best Feud Worst PPV Main Event Most Improved Wrestler Women’s Match of the Year Spot of th...
2018-01-051h 26Top Marks28 - Hardcore Holiday (with Mike Noble)Ho ho ho! Merrrrrrry Christmas! This week the Top Guys are back, joined by Justin's roommate Mike Noble, as well as the Big Guy himself, Santa Claus! Our three topics are: 1. WWE Clash of Champions review. 2. Women's Royal Rumble. 3. Wrestle Kingdom preview. Plus listener questions, Sunday Night Tweet, and Keep It or Kick It. Happy holidays, folks! Thanks for listening this year.
2017-12-221h 28Top Marks27 - Big Yikes Elgin (with Caitlin Hotchkiss)Like Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn on SmackDown, this week's episode is getting serious about injustice! Friend of the show and excellent wrestling tweeter CAITLIN HOTCHKISS joins the program this week for a sombre chat, but don't worry, she'll be back in a few weeks for a ton of fun, just you wait! But this week Josh and Justin are breaking down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling. And they are: 1. Clash of Champions preview! The final WWE PPV of the year goes down this Sunday, and we look over the card and predict...
2017-12-171h 34Top Marks26 - Woken PromisesLike Shane McMahon on SmackDown this week's episode is going too far! Or at least too long... But Josh and Justin are back to break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling. And they are: 1. Shane McMahon Heel Turn? The SDL Commissioner is feuding with two heels but is still coming off as the villain. What's going on here? Is this headed for a double-turn so soon after Sami turned heel? 2. Matt Hardy has #woken on Monday Night Raw, bringing the Broken gimmick out under a different name, but with all the same...
2017-12-101h 38Top Marks25 - Say My Name (with Rob Rousseau)Unlike Raw and SmackDown, this week's edition of Top Marks is can't miss as Vice's ROB ROUSSEAU re-joins the #GoodFriends to discuss a man who might be WWE's biggest homegrown developmental success, the blue-chip prospect that is Patrick Clark, your Velveteen Dream. This week's three rounds are: 1. Rob Rousseau, on WWE's opportunity to move beyond gay panic heels with the sexually ambiguous and impossibly charismatic Velveteen Dream. Read Rob's fantastic work in Vice: https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/vb3kny/the-velveteen-dream-is-wwes-chance-to-move-beyond-gay-panic And follow him on Twitter: @RobRousseau 2. The Shield reunion. Why does...
2017-12-011h 31Top Marks24 - Call Up Your Girl FriendsLike the call-ups to the women's divisions on both Raw and SmackDown, Josh and Justin are back doing the same thing they just did last week: breaking down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling. And they are: 1. NXT TakeOver War Games review. We go over the card that top to bottom might be the best TakeOver to date. 2. Deja vu in the women's divisions. Paige returns with help from minions. But then...the same thing happens the next night on SmackDown? What's going on here? 3. Survivor Series 2017 review. Running down a disappointing...
2017-11-251h 46Top Marks23 - All's Fair In Love & War GamesLike the Raw and SmackDown rosters at Survivor Series, this episode is the only time of the year Josh and Justin get to interact. And they're here to break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, which are: 1. NXT TakeOver: War Games Preview. We run down the card of Saturday's TakeOver with match previews and predictions! 2. James Ellsworth's release. The chinless dog-man got canned this week, and we look back at his year in WWE and the many re-inventions therein. 3. Survivor Series preview. It's a been a bumpy ride to get to...
2017-11-181h 30Top Marks21 - Ultimate Worrier (with Rob Rousseau)Like Braun Strowman, Josh and Justin have climbed out of the garbage for another edition of Top Marks! The #GoodFriends are joined by Vice's Rob Rousseau to discuss a man whose legacy belongs in the garbage: Ultimate Warrior, the improbable face of WWE's charitable division. This week's three rounds are: 1. Rob Rousseau, on WWE's white-washing of the Warrior's problematic past. Read Rob's excellent piece in Vice: https://sports.vice.com/en_ca/article/59y3nb/wwe-is-whitewashing-the-ultimate-warriors-bigoted-past And follow him on Twitter: @robrousseau 2. Braun Strowman's babyface turn. The return of the Monster Among Men, and...
2017-11-031h 38Top Marks20 - Invasion of NormalcyIt's our Halloween Spooktacular, as Josh and Justin dress up as each other and play each other's roles on the podcast... What could be spookier?? But the boys are mostly here to break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. WWE TLC Review. Our reactions to a radically different show than what was previewed last week. Were the changes for the better? 2. SmackDown invades Raw! WWE delivers a big moment, but at what cost? Was there proper motivation and care for character here? Does it even matter? 3. Finn Balor...
2017-10-271h 21Top Marks19 - Indie Go Go (with Ian Williams)Like the Bullet Club storming Monday Night Raw, this week's episode is invaded by an outsider. Ian Williams to be precise, who joins Josh and Justin to discuss his recent article in Waypoint on Jimmy Jacobs' end with WWE and the real threat the indies pose to Vince McMahon's corporate hegemony. This week's three rounds are: 1. Ian Williams, on the rise and lure of the indies. Read Ian's excellent piece in Vice's Waypoint: https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/qvjgav/how-a-simple-selfie-could-represent-a-real-threat-to-wwes-dominance And follow him on Twitter: @brock_toon 2. TLC 2017 Preview. Examining and predicting t...
2017-10-201h 27Top Marks18 - Explayn YourselfLike Neville and Jimmy Jacobs in WWE, this week's episode is finished. Josh and Justin are here to break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. WWE Hell In A Cell wrap-up. How was it? And how did we fare in our predictions? 2. The SmackDown Tag Division! The Usos and the New Day are leading the charge, but is this the best tag scene WWE has seen in ages? 3. Neville & Jimmy Jacobs are done in WWE. The Cruiserweight star and writer/producer both exited the company this week for...
2017-10-131h 37Top Marks17 - Going InZaynLike Kevin Owens challenging Shane-O-Mac, the Top Guys are about to do something they can't come back from: releasing their best episode yet! Josh and Justin are here to break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. WWE Hell In A Cell preview. How fired up are we for SmackDown's upcoming PPV? 2. The Shield is reuniting. Is it the right time for this? And who are the natural trios for them to feud with? 3. Sami Zayn. After months of being criminally underused on SD Live, he feels like an...
2017-10-061h 28Top Marks16 - The NXT LevelJust like Neville, the Top Guys know exactly what they're doing and it's the best episode of their lives! Josh and Justin are here to break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. WWE No Mercy review. Did a card with two WrestleMania calibre matches come anywhere close to delivering the goods? 2. NXT has broken through to another level. Is it back to being the best product WWE has to offer on a weekly basis? And what's changed to get it here? 3. Neville! The Man Whose First Name Vince...
2017-09-291h 27Top Marks15 - Race For The PrizeLike the late Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, it's unforgettable episode of Top Marks that will be talked about for generations! TheTop Guys are back tackling the top stories, as Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. WWE revives Starrcade, with plans for more WCW PPV names in the future. Are the Rhodes right to have beef? Which names do we want to see come back? 2. Jinder Mahal gets racist on SmackDown in the hunt for heat in his feud with Shinsuke Nakamura. Did he go too...
2017-09-211h 36Top Marks14 - Return of the MacJust like Vince McMahon, the Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. 205 Live! Is this show actually good now? We weigh in on the State of the Cruiserweights as the division takes some big strides towards consistency. 2. The Mae Young Classic! Was this tournament a success? Did the binge format help of hurt it? And who are the names to look out for coming out of it? 3. Vince McMahon returns! The Chairman made his first...
2017-09-161h 21Top Marks13 - Return PopAfter a brief hiatus, the Top Guys are back to pop the crowd on another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wresting, and they are: 1. The Cena/Reigns worked shoots. Have these promos done more harm than good? Do they really even accomplish anything? Weighing the pros and cons of breaking the fourth wall. 2. The state of the broadcasts. With Corey Graves pulling double duty on Raw and SmackDown, we look at the commentary tables across all WWE platforms and assess how they could improve.
2017-09-081h 37Top Marks12 - GrammarSlamThe Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. SummerSlam 2017 Review. Highlights, lowlights, and are these big four-show weekends proving to be too much to take in? 2. NXT TakeOver Brooklyn III Review. Why are TakeOver specials so much better received than main roster PPVs? 3. The future of Enzo Amore. With Cass on the shelf, and Enzo on 205 Live, has any of this been worth it? Was the break-up a mistake? Where do both men go from...
2017-08-251h 31Top Marks11 - Brief CaseThe Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wresting, and they are: 1. WWE SummerSlam Preview on the Raw side. 2. The G-1 Final. Match highlights, Shibata's return, and the perks of tournament wrestling. 3. WWE SummerSlam Preview on the SmackDown side. Plus the returns of DrummerSlam and Sunday Night Tweet, and listener questions have us reminiscing over old Create-A-Wrestlers and the best theme songs by real bands. It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast. Follow...
2017-08-181h 21Top Marks10 - Tag Team TurmoilThe Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wresting, and they are: 1. The Revival have suffered a major injury. Again. Will the injury-prone tag stop them from becoming the greatest tag team in WWE history? And where does their absence leave the rest of the division? 2. Breezango's Fashion Files is firing on all cylinders. What makes it so good? And how do they translate their backstage success into in-ring legitimacy? It's a short one this week as your...
2017-08-111h 03Top Marks9 - Shane KO MacThe Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topic of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. Jon Jones challenges Brock Lesnar. What does it mean for the UFC, and do we want to see Brock return to MMA? 2. Shane McMahon has been added to the AJ/KO blow-off. Where is this going, and does he belong in these big programs? 3. Shinsuke Nakamura will fight for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam. We track his run in the fed and muse on how the match...
2017-08-031h 36Top Marks8 - Bo-lieve In The ShieldThe Top Guys are back another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. WWE Battleground 2017 review. 2. Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, and long-term storytelling. 3. The cancellation of Talking Smack and the state of the WWE Network. Plus listener questions have us contemplating the worst finishers, and who should swap gimmicks. And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast. Follow us on Twitter: @TopMarksPod
2017-07-291h 26Top Marks7 - KA's Son JordanThe Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. WWE Battleground 2017 preview/predictions. 2. NXT Live / ECCW Ballroom Brawl 8 reviews from the live shows we went to. 3. Jason Jordan is Kurt Angle's son. Where does he go from here? Plus listener questions have us revealing wrestling moments we thought were real, and the greatest feel-good moments of all time. And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
2017-07-221h 18Top Marks6 - Big AngleThe Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. WWE Great Balls of Fire PPV review. 2. Is Roman Reigns a heel? Does it even matter? 3. Kurt Angle's big mystery is set to resolve itself on Monday. What is it, and how is he doing as GM? Plus listener questions have us picking the worst theme music in WWE. And another round of Sunday Night Tweet! It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
2017-07-151h 19Top Marks5 - ECCW Ballroom Brawl 8 Preview (with Scotty Mac, Christina Von Eerie, Nicole Matthews, Xavier Galaxy, ShreddZ, & Mike Everest)The Top Guys are back with a very special show this week, as we get hyped for ECCW's Ballroom Brawl 8 set to take place on July 15th, 2017, at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC. Joining us this week to discuss their plans for the show are: 4:15 - Scotty Mac & Christina Von Eerie, on their pending wrestling wedding, what it means to sell out the Commodore, Buddy Wayne, and the growth of ECCW and pro wrestling in the Pacific Northwest. (@smacwrestling & @CVEvil_138) 18:48 - Nicole Matthews, on the dynamics of inter-gender wrestling, being beloved in her hometown and...
2017-07-101h 19Top Marks4 - Top Mark HenryThe Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. GFW Impact Slammiversary XV: Reviewing the show from the perspective of a lapsed TNA fan and someone who has never watched the product. 2. John Cena and Rusev return to SmackDown, headed for a flag match at Battleground. 3. WWE Great Balls of Fire is this Sunday and we preview the card for what might be the biggest PPV of the New Era. Plus listener questions have...
2017-07-061h 26Top Marks3 - Rhodes to GloryThe Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. As we approach one year of Brand Split, has it been beneficial, or more harm than good? 2. Cody Rhodes has won the ROH title and is about to wrestle for the IWGP belt. Has his indie run revitalized him? 3. As the women main evented every WWE show this week, we examine the state of women's wrestling in the Fed -- what's working, and what still needs work.
2017-07-011h 24Top Marks2 - CassholeThe Top Guys are back for another round of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. Carmella & James Ellsworth steal the briefcase (and the show) at Money In The Bank 2. Enzo & Cass break up and break our hearts 3. How Raw has turned the tide to become the A show in the Brand Wars. Plus listener questions have us fantasy booking created stables and pondering the best T-shirts in WWE. It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast. Follow...
2017-06-231h 21Top Marks1 - Are You Ready?It's the debut episode of Top Marks! Josh and Justin break down the biggest topics of the week in professional wrestling, and they are: 1. Money in the Bank 2017 preview/predictions 2. Kenny Omega vs Okada 2 at Dominion 3. The Brock Lesnar/Samoa Joe feud Plus we field a few questions from listeners. It's just what the world needed: another wrestling podcast.
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