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The Boys and Belts ShowOh, Canada....On this weeks episode of the podcast, we review AEW Dynamite Grand Slam! We discuss the master class in technical wrestling that was Bryan Danielson vs. Kenny Omega (and how the showcase they put on could change the main event of Full Gear), what will make Brian Pillman Jr. break out as the next big star and break him out of his fathers shadow, how Malakai Black and Cody Rhodes pulled off the, "double turn", Darby Allin and Sting being the wrong guys to go over in their tag match with FTR, and fantasy booking what happens next with...
2021-09-2957 minThe Boys and Belts ShowMatty vs. Vinny: El Mejor LuchadorTrigger Warning: this episode discusses the events of the Plane Ride from Hell episode of, "Dark Side of The Ring", which details sexual assault.
It's the end of a short disappearance and the beginning of the Boys and Belts Series! In this episode we talk about the introduction of the annual Owen Hart Memorial Tournament, AEW Full Gear's new location and date, the fallout of the Dark Side of the Ring Plane Ride from Hell controversy, Ricky Stark's new role on Rampage (and the shock removal of another), and the new WWE Champ.
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2021-09-2256 minThe Boys and Belts ShowThe All Out Fall Out (Bay Bay!)All Out has come and gone, and we are experiencing the Fall Out! Nick is back, and Scott is returning for the second week in a row as we review the 2021 All Out pay-per-view from Chicago. We discuss the highs (including the match of the year candidate steel cage match, the appearance of Minoru Suzuki, and the three surprise debuts of Ruby Soho, Adam Cole, and Bryan Danielson), the very few lows, the low-key return of the Butcher, and the one sole hiccup by the show. We also talk the stories coming out of All Out, such as the...
2021-09-081h 18The Boys and Belts ShowAll In for All OutThis week the boys are at a loss, with unfortunately no Nick. We wish him all the best and hope to see him soon! We do, however, have a guest in the form of Scott! With this week, we talk about what’s happening in wrestling, from the new NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion to new logos within other companies, our main event being All Out predictions! Join in and check out our break down of what we expect from AEW's All Out PPV.
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The Boys and Belts ShowSummerslam-A-RamaAfter a short hiatus, we are back! This week’s episode of the podcast discusses CM Punk’s long-awaited return to wrestling (including future storylines and feuds), Ric Flair making his return to the NWA for the first time in roughly 35 years, and Tess Blanchard making her return to a major professional wrestling promotion for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
In our main event, we’re kicking things off with a Pay-Per-View in Review of SummerSlam 2021! We discuss what matches were amazing, what didn’t work, why the women’s division is becoming l...
2021-08-251h 15
The Boys and Belts ShowSeason Finale (The Solo Cut)Spoilers: This episode contains spoilers for the 2021 Double or Nothing pay-per-view. If you have not watched the show, and do not wish to spoil the show for yourself, watch it and then listen to this podcast.
Its Season Finale time! Our final episode of our first season of the podcast, and it's a solo show! Nick takes the lead as we discuss the continuing of mass firings in WWE, SummerSlam 2021, the hiring of Jimmy Smith, Patrick Clark (aka Velveteen Dream)'s statement post-release, and the potential AEW/WWE partnership. He also discusses the releases of W...
2021-06-0356 minThe Boys and Belts ShowWhat Happens in Daily's, Stays in Daily'sThe cat's out of the bag: Vince is returning to the podcast! And though he isn't here with us this week, Nick and Matt ARE here to talk about the latest news. We talk about the NT mass firings, SummerSlam potentially happening in Las Vegas, the official return to touring beginning in Houston, the departure of RAW commentator Adnan Virk, AEW's move to TBS and the long-mentioned "third hours", NJPW's COVID crisis, and Impact losing Don Callis as an Executive Vice President.
In our main event, we make our predictions on the 2021 AEW Double or Nothing pay-per-view...
2021-05-261h 22The Boys and Belts ShowZom-Backlash!This week on the show, we talk some spooky stuff out of season, with the review of WrestleMania Backlash 2021. We discuss the death of New Jack (and its scary timing to Shad Gaspard's passing almost exactly a full year prior), the potential return of fans to WWE in July with Money in The Bank, Zelina Vega/Thea Trinidad potentially returning to WWE, injuries from Braun Strowman, The Miz, Chris Jericho, and Ricky Starks, and rumours of infighting between the EVP's of AEW.
We then talk about why Backlash was one of the best WWE pay-per-views of the...
2021-05-191h 04The Boys and Belts ShowHorsewomen Vs. MusketeersIn this week's episode, we talk rumours, and a whole lot of them. We discuss the nixed return of Mia Yim (as the HBIC or Reckoning, we still don't know), the planned return of John Cena, the second return of live fans to WWE shows this year at Summerslam (August 22 2021), Jordynne Grace choosing to re-sign with IMPACT Wrestling, Moose potentially leaving IMPACT Wrestling, the fallout from Blood and Guts (including the "angle", refunds being given to the audience, and the attendance numbers not being as high as expected), and what Kenny Omega is doing in Baltimore (potentially heading to...
2021-05-1255 minThe Boys and Belts ShowBlood and GutsWarning: The following contains spoilers for the Blood and Guts episode of AEW Dynamite. If you have not watched the episode yet, it might not be the best idea to listen to this before you watch it.
Less than an hour after the carnage coming from Daly's Place, the boys are here to review the "first"-ever Blood and Guts show in AEW history! We review the program from top to bottom, including what we think are the potential plans for John Moxley and Eddie Kingston (and who could be their potential ally in their war with...
2021-05-0643 minThe Boys and Belts ShowBelt CollectorThe age of the Cleaner is over, and the era of the Belt Collector has begun! On this week of the show, we talk about Jason Jordan becoming the new lead producer of Raw and Smackdown (and what it means for his in-ring career), the return of Martin Causus to professional wrestling, CazXL becoming W. Morissey on Impact Wrestling, Okada and Naito potentially going to Impact (and building the "forbidden door relationship" between Impact, NJPW, and AEW), Sadie Gibbs' retirement, "The Deal", AEW potentially moving to Fridays, and the fallout from "the bag" incident.
Then, in our...
2021-04-2952 minThe Boys and Belts ShowFuture Endeavours"Black Wednesday" will go down as one of the most infamous days in professional wrestling, with many WWE talent released at the start of the pandemic immediately after WrestleMania. Now, one year removed to the day, WWE has done it again and released a multitude of talent immediately following WrestleMania, and we are going to talk about who we think should go where and when, and how this isn't really the end of their wrestling careers.
We also talk about the Ivelisse's release (and how her constant issues with backstage become a question of "girl who cried...
2021-04-2152 minThe Boys and Belts ShowBunnymania! (or How to Sell Out A WrestleMania in 22 Days)It is our second podcast this week, and its a special one: it's our first-ever WrestleMania Pay-Per-View in Review! And what better 'mania then the first one in two years in with fans! We talk about why Matt strongly disliked the finish of the opener of Night One, the socio-cultural importance of the Main Event of Night One, the best celebrity match in WrestleMania history with Bad Bunny, #CesaroMania, how WWE creative have killed any momentum for "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, and what could be future plans for Big E and Roman Reigns down the line.
2021-04-1559 minThe Boys and Belts ShowThey Stood AND DeliveredAfter almost a full week of WWE programming, we are providing our first of not one but TWO Pay-Per-View in Reviews this week. The first is covering the NXT Takeover: Stand and Deliver event, the final Wednesday of NXT. We talk about the rise of Zoey Stark (and why Nick thinks she will be a future women's champion), Bronson Reed being the B.A.B., Walter and Tomasso Ciampa's absolute clinic of a match, and why we thought both main events were duds in our own ways.
2021-04-1441 minThe Boys and Belts Show'Mania Week Mayhem!We are one week from the biggest professional wrestling show of the year, WrestleMania, and we are here to break it down (no pun intended) for you this week!
We talk the introduction of yet another unpleasant looking NJPW title, the NJPW STRONG Openweight Championship, Will Ospreays' big title win (and how it could derail potential plans for Ibushi vs. Omega), Bea Priestly finishing up her time in Stardom wrestling and potentially signing with NXT, Ozzy being the celebrity inductee in the 2021 Hall of Fame (and us still being salty about Cyndi Lauper not being inducted), and C...
2021-04-071h 21The Boys and Belts ShowThe Curious Case of El IdoloWe're heading out of Fastlane and heading into the final 2 weeks before the biggest show of the year, WrestleMania! This week the boys talk about the shock news of Andrade's release and the fallout from his first post-release interview with Lucha Libre Online, the introduction of the newly designed and combined IWGP World Heavyweight Title (and the memes associated), and all the new entries to the 2020 and 2021 WWE Hall of Fame!
We then make our predictions on the two-night NXT Takeover: Stand and Deliver. We predict what will be the match of the night, who we think...
2021-04-0155 minThe Boys and Belts Show#ORIGINSTORY Part 3Its the final part of our three part special, #ORIGINSTORY! We talk about the situation regarding Andrade trying to leave WWE, why Nick absolutely loathes the NXT Women's Tag Titles, the WWE ban on thigh slapping, creative issues between AEW and Impact, and more!
We then wrap up our three part special with our interview with the real man's man of the Boys, Matt! Matt discusses his love of CM Punk, who introduced him to wrestling, the "'Stache and Brow Connection", his experience with wrestling school (and if he'll do it again), and more!
2021-03-171h 27The Boys and Belts Show#ORIGINSTORY Part 2We continue our three-part special, #ORIGINSTORY, with a review of AEW Revolution 2021. We discuss the implications of the Inner Circle War Council, why the tag team battle royale was the best part of the show, how Christian Cage making his surprise debut made sense (and Nick's issue with him not cutting a promo), and the now infamous dud and what the company can do to bounce back from it.
We then have our second of three interviews with the brains of the operation, Nick! He talks where his love of NJPW came from, his dream match, what...
2021-03-101h 26The Boys and Belts Show#ORIGINSTORY Part 1It's part 1 of our 3-part podcast spectacular! We cover the big (all pun intended) jump by Paul Wight (fka The Big Show) from WWE to AEW as a commentator and wrestler and if it could be a big success or big dud, the official unification of the IWGP Heavyweight and Intercontinental Titles and how it makes John Moxley the second-most important wrestler in New Japan Pro Wrestling, the return of NWA content after being on hiatus since the beginning of the pandemic, and the return of CazXL to professional wrestling and what it could mean for him and nZo...
2021-03-0356 minThe Boys and Belts ShowOnward from the Chamber, onward to 'Mania!Warning: This episode contains spoilers in relation to future episodes of AEW Dynamite and the Women's Title Eliminator Tournament. When spoilers are mentioned and you want to keep the air of surprise, you can scrub forward. You have been warned.
The Boys are back! After a short hiatus (because let's be real here, Valentine's is for your love), its an episode all about the Elimination Chamber! We review the Elimination Chamber from top to bottom (including what we think of THAT ending), discuss why Sammy Guevara has heat with Impact Wrestling (and why Nick thinks t...
2021-02-2459 minThe Boys and Belts ShowLegends and ImpostorsIt's our 20th episode spectacular! We talk about the releases of Lars Sullivan and Steve Cutler, why Lars' release was private, the reasons for their firings, and their futures in pro-wrestling. We also discuss the transition of former WWE Superstar Gabbi Tuft. Finally, we cap off this episode spectacular we're talking the WWE Hall of Fame, who we think should be in the Hall of Fame, and who should be removed for lack of better terms.
2021-02-1051 minThe Boys and Belts ShowLegends and ImpostorsIt's our 20th episode spectacular! We talk about the releases of Lars Sullivan and Steve Cutler, why Lars' release was private, the reasons for their firings, and their futures in pro-wrestling. We also discuss the transition of former WWE Superstar Gabbi Tuft. Finally, we cap off this episode spectacular by talking about the WWE Hall of Fame, who we think should be in the Hall of Fame, and who should be removed for lack of better terms.
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2021-02-1051 minThe Boys and Belts ShowMy Pick!The Road to Wrestlemania kicks off with this episode of the podcast! We talk about the 2021 Royal Rumble from top to bottom and what we thought about it, the "part-timer hyperbole", the surprises (and lack thereof), and what stories are now potentially sowed into WWE programming going forward. Featuring the return of Ninth Line on Theme of The Week.
2021-02-031h 04The Boys and Belts ShowWho ya got?!We're one week away from the Royal Rumble, and we continue our talks on the pay-per-view. We talk who we think is going to win the Rumble, who could appear as a surprise entrant, another pieces of news from this past week (including Conor McGregor's potential move to WWE and Undertaker getting in a little bit of hot water for comments on the Joe Rogan podcast). Who do we think will win? Who do we think will show up? Will Vince have another vent? Tune in and find out!
2021-01-2756 minThe Boys and Belts ShowRoyal MumbleIt's Rumble season! On this episode we talk about Jungle Boy's new entrance music (and why Nick is not a fan of it), Ethan Page's heat-filled exit from Impact Wrestling, why Vince loves Mick Foley, and the Top 10 Royal Rumble moments over the past 34 years. What will be the #1? Tune in and find out!
2021-01-201h 04The Boys and Belts ShowAmmunition AffiliationThis week, we cover a weekly recap of what's going on in the world of wrestling post-wrestle kingdom pre-royal rumble? We continue our ongoing discussion about putting titles on part-timers with the Goldberg vs. McIntyre match announced, whether Mustafa Ali's comments are giving legit heat or just a tip of the hat to CM Punk, the reunion of the Good Brothers, the Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega on Dynamite, and the biggest news of the week: will Jay White be heading to the WWE following his loss at Wrestle Kingdom, or will he stay with the red and gold...
2021-01-1357 minThe Boys and Belts ShowBrodieOn this week's episode of the show, we celebrate the life and times of Jon Huber aka Mr. Brodie Lee fka Luke Harper of the Bludgeon Brothers and the Wyatt Family. We celebrate his life, some of his best matches (in WWE, AEW, and beyond), the stories about the father and husband he was to his family, and why his passing had such a profound effect on all of us. Plus, we discuss why we think his tribute was not as honoured in WWE as it was in AEW.
2021-01-0829 minThe Boys and Belts ShowLast one of 2020! (aka just another top 10 list)The boys cap off 2020 by talking about their top 10 wrestling moments of the year! We talk moments that could have been, why we think Big E deserves a stronger push going into the new year, and the surprise number 1 moment(s) of the year!
2021-01-011h 06The Boys and Belts ShowRumour Has ItIt's unlucky number 13 here at the show! We talk what disliked about the wrestling (from storylines to characters) this year, what we want for next year, and about some of the rumours of the going into 2021, including a new show for AEW and Keith Lee potentially going back to the Performance Center?! Featuring brand new music from Toronto's own Jackie.
2020-12-1847 minThe Boys and Belts ShowRumour Has ItIt's unlucky number 13 here at the show! We talk what disliked about the wrestling (from storylines to characters) this year, what we want for next year, and about some of the rumours of the going into 2021, including a new show for AEW and Keith Lee potentially going back to the Performance Center?! Featuring brand new music from Toronto's own Jackie.
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2020-12-1847 minThe Boys and Belts ShowTribute to PatThis week on the show, we honour the life of the legendary Pat Patterson and his impact on the WWE and professional wrestling as a whole. We digress into topics such as his run as the first Intercontinental champion, being the only person who could change the mind of Vince McMahon, and coming up with the Royal Rumble match. Further to that, we talk about the history of the Intercontinental Title, the "it factor" of what made it special, and what would make it a prominent part of the WWE once again.
2020-12-1138 minThe Boys and Belts ShowChristmas WishesSanta Claus has come to the Boys and Belts Show! He's made a pit stop to see what we want for Christmas, and boy do we want a lot! We made lists for Santa of who we want pushed or not pushed, checked them twice, and you all will hear if we're naughty or nice. Featuring music from Toronto's own Michael Cera Fan Club
2020-12-0439 minThe Boys and Belts ShowWe're Sorry (aka The Union)The Boys are back (literally)! After a two-week hiatus, we are back with a brand new episode! We talk Zelina Vega's release and the reigniting of a common discussion in the professional wrestling community: should wrestlers be unionized? Featuring new music from returning artists, Canada's own MONOWHALES.
2020-12-0240 minThe Boys and Belts ShowWe're Sorry (aka The Union)The Boys are back (literally)! After a two-week hiatus, we are back with a brand new episode! We talk Zelina Vega's release and the reigniting of a common discussion in the professional wrestling community: should wrestlers be unionized? Featuring new music from returning artists, Canada's own MONOWHALES.
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2020-12-0240 minThe Boys and Belts ShowTaker Takes a BowOn this episode of the show, we discuss the impending retirement of one of the most iconic characters in professional wrestling in the past 30 years: The Undertaker. With the announcement of his "Final Farewell", we decide to fantasy book how his retirement could have gone in our own eyes. Featuring music from Toronto's own Follow The Lemming.
2020-11-1341 minThe Boys and Belts ShowAll Geared UpIt's that time again as we do our second ever Pay-Per-View in Review! The boys review AEW's Full Gear 2020, covering the highs, the lows, the surprises, what they loved and what they hated (spoilers: there isn't much they hate).
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2020-11-1046 minThe Boys and Belts ShowAll Geared UpIt's that time again as we do our second ever Pay-Per-View in Review! The boys review AEW's Full Gear 2020, covering the highs, the lows, the surprises, what they loved and what they hated (spoilers: there isn't much they hate).
2020-11-0946 minThe Boys and Belts ShowThis One's For The LadiesHey LADIEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!! On this episode of podcast, we talk the news (namely Kylie Rae's abrupt retirement and Karl Anderson's "controversy" at home), and one of the more hotly debated topics of wrestling right now: the Women's Division of AEW. We discuss what's good about it, and what we think can be done to improve the division overall. Featuring music from Canada's own Ninth Line.
2020-11-061h 08The Boys and Belts ShowMountain Range Rushmore!Ever wanted to hear the boys fight? Well now you can, in this double-length episode! We discuss one of the most intricate questions in history: who is in your Mount Rushmore of pro wrestling? We talk about Stardom, why Triple H is (or isn't) a tough guy, and the most important debate on the podcasts history so far: is Becky Lynch a pop culture figure? Trust us, you don't want to miss it. Featuring music from America's Sad Penny.
2020-10-301h 45The Boys and Belts ShowHate In A CrateSurprise! We got an episode outside of our regularly scheduled content, our first Pay-Per-View in Review! We discuss the 2020 Hell in A Cell show; the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Featuring music from Toronto's own Sweet Tooth.
2020-10-2650 minThe Boys and Belts ShowDraft Day!On the fourth episode of the podcast, we discuss the 2020 WWE Draft. We talk about the best, worst, and most surprising moves, why Raw is more of a "television show", and conduct our own miniature fantasy draft! Featuring music by Canada's own MONOWHALES.
2020-10-2352 minThe Boys and Belts ShowThe Summer That Stunk, Pt. 3Episode 3 is here! We focus on the other promotions suffering during the pandemic, namely Impact Wrestling, NWA, and NJPW. We talk about the mass influx of talent coming to Impact, the future of NWA, the return of NJPW to Jingu Stadium for the first time in over 20 years, and Tetsuya Naito having his own manga?! Featuring music by Canada's own Pigeon Hole and D-Sisive.
2020-10-1752 minThe Boys and Belts ShowThe Summer That Stunk, Part 2On episode 2 of the Boys and Belts Show, and Part 2 of our pilot, the boys discuss AEW dealing with the lockdown. From the tapings at the Nightmare Factory in Georgia, to the unexpected rise of Pineapple Pete, to the TNT Title, to "...Warhorse", and the eventual return of live fans just in time for All Out, everything is covered and nothing is sacred. Featuring music by Australia's own Psychedelic Porn Crumpets.
2020-10-091h 22The Boys and Belts ShowThe Summer That Stunk, Part 1In Part 1 of the 3 Part Pilot, the boys discuss how the pandemic has affected wrestling, namely WWE in this episode. We discuss Wrestlemania becoming a two-night behind closed doors event, the now-infamous Black Wednesday, the "climb the corporate ladder" Money in The Bank match, the norm of cinematic matches, and the introduction of the Thunderdome. Featuring music by Britain's own The Strands.
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