https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/total-engagement-with-matt-koon--4207760Total Engagement with Matt Koon is your weekly immersive wrestling experience. Each episode will feature an interview with an interactive current or former wrestler, as well as weekly segments, surprises, and unique experiences. Tune in each Wednesday to the the easiest listen of the week: Total Engagement with Matt Koon on the MLW Radio Network!]]>enSportsCopyright Corey Ryan Forresterhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ebb679941524486df2184755f98ca594.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/total-engagement-with-matt-koon--4207760Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:54:17 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterCorey Ryan Forresterfeeds@spreaker.comWhether Recording and performing songs for shows or events, producing, co-hosting alongside legends, guesting on “sheet shows”, or interviewing dozens of wrestlers, Matt Koon has done it all in the world of podcasts, except have his own show, the time...Total Engagement with Matt Koon is your weekly immersive wrestling experience. Each episode will feature an interview with an interactive current or former wrestler, as well as weekly segments, surprises, and unique experiences. Tune in each Wednesday to the the easiest listen of the week: Total Engagement with Matt Koon on the MLW Radio Network!]]>true3a9ee8cb-6e61-55ed-916d-144ca33de75aepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-the-craziest-mania-ever-is-coming-wednesday-night-war-and-more--22719637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22719637Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:35:35 +0000Corey Ryan Forrester3420truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raw-review-and-explaining-orange--22392000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22392000Tue, 04 Feb 2020 05:25:35 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterRaw review!2230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2020-the-greatest-royal-rumble-plus-raw-review--22148023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22148023Tue, 28 Jan 2020 07:02:43 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterTE is Back! This week, Matt makes the case that This past Royal Rumble was the greatest ever. Plus, Raw Review and Twitter feedback!2911truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/total-engagement-is-back-and-moving-listen-to-find-out-where-and-how-to-listen--22146556Please search for our new home in iTunes, or simply go to totalengage.net to find our new platform.
Please subscribe. From one wrestling friend to another, thank you!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2020-01-28:/posts/7489084Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:12:54 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterTotal Engagement is back, but not here! Please search for our new home in iTunes, or simply go to totalengage.net to find our new platform. Please subscribe. From one wrestling friend to another, thank you!Please search for our new home in iTunes, or simply go to totalengage.net to find our new platform.
Please subscribe. From one wrestling friend to another, thank you!]]>214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/royal-rumble-and-mania-takes-and-predictions--21921358https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21921358Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:50:51 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterMatt is back, because its THAT time of year! Rumble week! Mania build up! Predictions and takes on the upcoming season!1169truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/goodbye-and-goodnight-matt-koon-says-goodbye-to-podcasting--21879909Thats the last hard sell ever.. today on TE]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-20:/posts/7429103Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:13:25 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis is it folks, my last episode. Why? well you'll have to listen! Thats the last hard sell ever.. today on TEThats the last hard sell ever.. today on TE]]>934truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-the-worst-invasion-ever-5-reasons-why--21879917tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-19:/posts/7428018Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:25:42 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement with Matt Koon, Matt talks about why he thinks this angle with NXT invading and the main roster responding might be the worst invasion ever.587truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wwe-should-give-releases-to-those-who-want-them-5-reasons-why--21879911tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-18:/posts/7426911Mon, 18 Nov 2019 03:20:27 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on total engagement, Matt covers the issue of WWE wrestlers asking for their release and gives 5 reasons why the WWE should grant them.. for the good of the company.626truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cm-punk-will-wrestle-again-for-wwe-the-who-what-where-when-why-and-how-i-think-so--21879928tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-14:/posts/7423990Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:59:44 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterCM punk made his return to WWE tv this week, but Matt is willing to be the farm he will be wrestling soon! Hear why! Today on Total Engagement!528truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-lana-rusev-lashley-angle-the-worst-of-all-time-5-reasons-why-it-might-be--21884067tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-12:/posts/7422519Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:01:00 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt gives five reasons why this angle is terrible. do you disagree? Let me know!836truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-cornette-why-its-time-for-him-to-leave-the-wrestling-world-that-has-left-him--21879914tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-12:/posts/7421471Tue, 12 Nov 2019 05:41:59 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt talks about Jim Cornette, and why it is time for him to be left behind by the wrestling world.1615truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aew-takes-the-death-match-mainstream-and-people-lose-their-minds--21879916tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-11:/posts/7420235Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:07:02 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, we talk about the recent hubbub about the mox Omega Death Match, and how people lost their minds over it.  I give a few reasons why maybe they shouldn't, and come with an idea to help everyone...or maybe  its a fever dream  856truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aew-full-gear-preview-live-from-baltimore--21879924tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-08:/posts/7418381Fri, 08 Nov 2019 04:36:46 +0000Corey Ryan Forrester437truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-from-pre-starrcast-baltimore--21884105tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-07:/posts/7417075Thu, 07 Nov 2019 09:14:58 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday Matt brings you a show live from Baltimore, and talks about a great podcast related memode, as well as his favorite thing, by far about these crazy out of town adventures.443falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seth-rollins-vs-dave-meltzer-the-whole-story--21879922tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-06:/posts/7415805Wed, 06 Nov 2019 05:48:02 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, I take you through step by step the exchanges involving Seth Rollins and Dave Meltzer.  What this says about social media, wrestling journalism, and what we all (Including Me) can do better.1145truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raw-is-disaster-what-went-wrong-and-how-to-fix--21879918tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-05:/posts/7414721Tue, 05 Nov 2019 05:49:34 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt covers what he thinks was a disastrous raw and lists several mistakes that he thinks were made, what they consequences were, and how to fix it if possible.791truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raw-is-nxt-plus-wth-with-the-saudi-trip--21879926We are back with Total Engagement!
What Must be done to make RAW is NXT a success..if possible.
also, WTH with the Saudi situation?]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-03:/posts/7413469Mon, 04 Nov 2019 01:01:00 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIts MONDAY!!!! We are back with Total Engagement! What Must be done to make RAW is NXT a success..if possible. also, WTH with the Saudi situation?We are back with Total Engagement!
What Must be done to make RAW is NXT a success..if possible.
also, WTH with the Saudi situation?]]>683truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-show-nxt-invasion-review-show-patreon-version--21884104The NXT invasion smackdown review!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-11-02:/posts/7412810Sat, 02 Nov 2019 03:47:25 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterBecause Matt loves all you guys, and loves all the patreons at wrestlingfriend.com, and because he wants to do ANOTHER bonus show for the patreons this weekend, and because of this momentous show.. YOU get a bonus Saturday show! The NXT invasion...The NXT invasion smackdown review!]]>1615falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fiend-is-champion-seth-is-not-why-this-happened-when-it-was-decided-and-what-to-do-now--21879910Head on over to wrestlingfriend.com for bonus shows and ways that YOU can be part of the show!
Be a part of our wrestling family!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-31:/posts/7411856Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:01:00 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt covers the Crown Jewel title Change, and goes deep into the thinking as to when it was decided, why it was decided, and how to move forward in a way that maximizes this smart move by WWE.  Today on Total Engagement....Head on over to wrestlingfriend.com for bonus shows and ways that YOU can be part of the show!
Be a part of our wrestling family!]]>845truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aew-or-nxt-who-tells-a-better-story--21884199tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-31:/posts/7410984Thu, 31 Oct 2019 05:16:39 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on NXT, after watching this weeks NXT and AEW episodes Matt gives his opinion as to who tells the better story, why, and which show was better.1339truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-meltzer-vs-jim-cornette-what-they-said-and-why-they-said-it--21884147tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-30:/posts/7409673Wed, 30 Oct 2019 01:00:51 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement Matt covers the recent arguments on social media about AEW. What did they say? Why did they say it? What is my history and experience with both, and who is right?1082truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wwe-puts-out-a-racist-shirt-the-backlash-the-reaction-analysis-and-hopefully-some-understanding--21884140tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-29:/posts/7408715Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:11:40 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt takes the risk of offending every one in the audience by taking on the Jordan Myles NXT racist T shirt controversy. Let's see if we can bring everyone together on this one.1330truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-issues-today-inter-gender-champ-racist-shirt-kylie-rae-roh-shorty-g-and-more--21884174tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-27:/posts/7407414Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:01:00 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, after a weekend off, matt hits it hard on THE BIG MONDAY SHOW touching on every hot button issues in wrestling today with fearless takes and analysis from a fans perspective.1909truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-special-announcements--21879919but
if you want bonus content we now have it at pattern.com/totalengage
check it out today.
just 2$ for the rest of the month!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-26:/posts/7406725Sat, 26 Oct 2019 03:46:39 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterHey guys, the weekend total engagement episodes have come to an end.  but if you want bonus content we now have it at pattern.com/totalengage check it out today. just 2$ for the rest of the month!but
if you want bonus content we now have it at pattern.com/totalengage
check it out today.
just 2$ for the rest of the month!]]>83falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seth-rollins-vs-sasha-ospreay-kenny-fans-jr-and-the-world-how-to-find-peace--21884123tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-25:/posts/7405765Fri, 25 Oct 2019 01:34:31 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt talks about Seth Rollins recent twitter interactions another comments and tries to find a solution as Seth Rollins goes to war against what seems to be the entire wrestling world.715truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-i-have-an-aew-bias-why-i-shouldn-t-and-why-you-should-updated--21879920tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-24:/posts/7404621Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:00:26 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement I give reaction to the AEW Dynamite show, and examine why I skipped NXT and whether I have an AEW bias, why I shouldn't and why maybe you should. Today on Total Engagement!999truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eric-bischoffs-wwe-firing-one-week-later-so-what-happened--21879921tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-23:/posts/7403454Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:12:03 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt looks into the Eric Bischoff firing after hearing the words of Bischoff, Prichard, Meltzer, Sports Illustrated and more..parses through the real and BS,  and comes up with a theory.. Today! on Total Engagement!675truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/edge-when-is-the-r-rated-superstar-returning-also-should-dives-be-banned--21884131Also, with a couple horrific incidents lately, is it time to consider banning dives? all this AND LESS on Total Engagement daily!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-22:/posts/7402512Tue, 22 Oct 2019 04:41:31 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, I get into all the Edge rumors and make a prediction and a determination as to when, not if, he is coming back. Also, with a couple horrific incidents lately, is it time to consider banning dives? all this AND LESS on Total...Also, with a couple horrific incidents lately, is it time to consider banning dives? all this AND LESS on Total Engagement daily!]]>601truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-is-wrong-about-marko-stunt-what-you-might-be-overlooking--21879923Today on Total Engagement, hear what EVERYONE is missing when it comes to Marko Stunt, and hear, perhaps a thing or two we can all agree on.
Today on Total Engagement]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-21:/posts/7401350Mon, 21 Oct 2019 01:34:12 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterEveryone is either making crazy statements about Marko Stunt these days, whether they're making inconsistent generalizations or overplaying they hand on comparisons. Today on Total Engagement, hear what EVERYONE is missing when it comes to Marko...Today on Total Engagement, hear what EVERYONE is missing when it comes to Marko Stunt, and hear, perhaps a thing or two we can all agree on.
Today on Total Engagement]]>522truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-angle-ever-sting-becomes-a-horseman-and-then--21879927The Greatest Angle Ever!
Today on total Engagement, we cover the buildup and the fallout to Sting becoming a horseman, and then...becoming an ex horseman. a great angle with a great story, with tons of payers, leading to one of the most memorable turns in wrestling history!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-20:/posts/7400964Sun, 20 Oct 2019 02:40:14 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement! The Greatest Angle Ever! Today on total Engagement, we cover the buildup and the fallout to Sting becoming a horseman, and then...becoming an ex horseman. a great angle with a great story, with tons of payers, leading to one...The Greatest Angle Ever!
Today on total Engagement, we cover the buildup and the fallout to Sting becoming a horseman, and then...becoming an ex horseman. a great angle with a great story, with tons of payers, leading to one of the most memorable turns in wrestling history!]]>3336truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-time-for-vince-mcmahon-to-go-also-how-did-bruce-prichard-do--21884250Also, It was Bruce Prichard's first Smackdown, How did he do?]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-19:/posts/7400641Sat, 19 Oct 2019 03:05:29 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement with Matt Koon, Matt explores the question: Is it time for Vince to leave? The answer might surprise you. Also, It was Bruce Prichard's first Smackdown, How did he do?Also, It was Bruce Prichard's first Smackdown, How did he do?]]>686truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clearing-up-the-latest-vince-russo-bruce-prichard-taz-controversy--21884240tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-18:/posts/7399657Fri, 18 Oct 2019 02:08:48 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt talks about another Vince Russo blowup where he was upset about something Bruce Prichard said about him.  Was it a lie, was it with malice, or just simply an misunderstanding? Find out today as Matt digs into a podcast...1022truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-wednesday-night-war-over--21884121tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-17:/posts/7398486Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:58:59 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt reviews NXT as well as AEW and asks the question: Is the War already over?  What NXT can do, what the metrics are, and the difference between a show and good wrestling card today on Total Engagement Daily!695truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eric-bischoff-gone-bruce-prichard-in-what-happened--21884172tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-16:/posts/7397280Wed, 16 Oct 2019 01:26:26 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt gives his take on the huge news today, and he, and only he, saw it coming.474truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-raw-smackdown-aew-nxt-roster-assessment-and-analysis--21884148Who will it be a year from now?
ALL THIS AND LESS!
Today on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-15:/posts/7396244Tue, 15 Oct 2019 04:30:31 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement! Post Draft roster analysis! Who has the best Tag Division, Women's Division, Top of the Men's roster, and mens roster overall? Who will it be a year from now? ALL THIS AND LESS! Today on Total Engagement!Who will it be a year from now?
ALL THIS AND LESS!
Today on Total Engagement!]]>847truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-wwe-can-bounce-back-from-the-worst-week-ever-and-also-save-the-fiend--21879925tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-14:/posts/7394983Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:13:01 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on TE, Matt talks about what might be the worst week in WWE history.  But all is not lost, there always exist an infinite field of ideas and creative solutions and today Matt presents a couple.  How to bounce back from the worst week ever, save...663truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-angle-ever-paul-orndorff-turns-on-hulk-hogan--21879930For those who want to look up the clips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS_S8U-agrk Paul Orndorff fires Heenan on TNT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=118&v=OxPw9K7uH9I
Piper's Pit with special guest Bobby "the Brain" Heenan who announces "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff has fired him as his manager. (Championship Wrestling, April 27th 1985)
SNME 1 May 11, 1985 Orndorff on Pipers Pitt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5pnEdT2ByA  july 27 1985 championship wrestling… piper trying to collect bounty
Prime Time Wrestling: August 6th 1986 orndorff on flower shop
jul 23 1986 30:00 TNT
jul 14 1:25 btw hogan orndorff vs Moondogs
jul 21 1:20 The entire turn on  PTW
jul 28 PTW 22 minutes Orndorff on flower shop
aug 11 PTW hogans promo 
10/4/86 snme piper comes to his rescue]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-12:/posts/7394490Sun, 13 Oct 2019 00:01:00 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement with Matt Koon, we take a history trip through this documentary style podcast episode and take to the very beginning to the very end of one of wrestlings great angles... Orndorff turning on Hogan.. today on Total Engagement!...For those who want to look up the clips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS_S8U-agrk Paul Orndorff fires Heenan on TNT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=118&v=OxPw9K7uH9I
Piper's Pit with special guest Bobby "the Brain" Heenan who announces "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff has fired him as his manager. (Championship Wrestling, April 27th 1985)
SNME 1 May 11, 1985 Orndorff on Pipers Pitt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5pnEdT2ByA  july 27 1985 championship wrestling… piper trying to collect bounty
Prime Time Wrestling: August 6th 1986 orndorff on flower shop
jul 23 1986 30:00 TNT
jul 14 1:25 btw hogan orndorff vs Moondogs
jul 21 1:20 The entire turn on  PTW
jul 28 PTW 22 minutes Orndorff on flower shop
aug 11 PTW hogans promo 
10/4/86 snme piper comes to his rescue]]>3055truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crime-in-wrestling-hardbody-harrison--21884160tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-12:/posts/7394222Sat, 12 Oct 2019 03:53:10 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement's Crime in Wrestling, it's the people vs Hardbody Harrison.422truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wwe-draft-preview-special-picks-and-predictions-plus-a-preview-of-el-camino-the-breaking-bad-movie--21884260Plus a PREVIEW of Breaking Bad El Camino!
All this AND LESS!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-11:/posts/7393046Fri, 11 Oct 2019 02:54:09 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week on Total Engagement, we are going to make our draft predictions completely! Plus why Matt thinks it will go down this way.. Plus a PREVIEW of Breaking Bad El Camino! All this AND LESS!Plus a PREVIEW of Breaking Bad El Camino!
All this AND LESS!]]>1082truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wednesday-night-war-who-won-this-battle--21884186Which one did we tape?
Which one are we looking forward to this week?
All this and LESS, today on Total Engagement with Matt Koon..
who won THIS battle?]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-10:/posts/7392057Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:37:37 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterOn this episode of total engagement with Matt Koon we review NXT and AEW Dynamite and tell you who won? Which one did we tape? Which one are we looking forward to this week? All this and LESS, today on Total Engagement with Matt Koon.. who won THIS...Which one did we tape?
Which one are we looking forward to this week?
All this and LESS, today on Total Engagement with Matt Koon..
who won THIS battle?]]>1209truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nwa-premiere-debut-is-the-nwa-a-thing--21879929Matt reviews the brand new NWA show, and gives his thoughts as to what will make it successful, and what elements made past studio shows successful and what the future holds for this brand new endeavor. All this and MUCH less!
Today! on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-09:/posts/7390920Wed, 09 Oct 2019 01:30:41 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement Daily! Matt reviews the brand new NWA show, and gives his thoughts as to what will make it successful, and what elements made past studio shows successful and what the future holds for this brand new endeavor. All this and...Matt reviews the brand new NWA show, and gives his thoughts as to what will make it successful, and what elements made past studio shows successful and what the future holds for this brand new endeavor. All this and MUCH less!
Today! on Total Engagement!]]>435truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-the-wrestling-industry-respect-their-fans-and-why-watch-raw-anyway--21884202Also, with all going on right now... why watch Raw?
all this and less on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-08:/posts/7390076Tue, 08 Oct 2019 03:49:48 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on total Engagement, we talk about the HIAC fallout and the weird disrespectful pushback against fan criticism, as well as other fans that try to silence opinionated fans. Also, with all going on right now... why watch Raw? all this and less on...Also, with all going on right now... why watch Raw?
all this and less on Total Engagement!]]>756truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dq-in-a-hell-in-a-cell-thoughts-from-matt-and-an-on-site-correspondent--21884262Matt also takes a call from fellow fan and TE listener John Morotti, who was on site and gives us the skinny on all that happened after the bell.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-07:/posts/7389023Mon, 07 Oct 2019 03:49:08 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt discusses the ending of Hell in a Cell, and explains why fans have a right to be upset with booking like this, instead of taking the choice of turning it off and walking away. Matt also takes a call from fellow fan and...Matt also takes a call from fellow fan and TE listener John Morotti, who was on site and gives us the skinny on all that happened after the bell.]]>1215truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kofi-s-loss-and-race-in-wrestling-with-rich-fann--21884159tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-05:/posts/7388340Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:01:00 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, we discuss race in wrestling, specifically as it pertains to Kofi Kingston's loss as well as many other topics with Rich Fann of PWTorch.  An important talk in these pivotal wrestling times.2484truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crime-in-wrestling-the-marijuana-chronicles--21884194tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-05:/posts/7387874Sat, 05 Oct 2019 03:30:15 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterNot all crimes are equal, and today on Crime in Wrestling, we look at three infamous marijuana arrests that had immediate and far reaching effects on the futures of wrestling superstars.1681truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wednesday-night-war-ratings-bloodbath--21884187Also talk about my predictions vs. reality, and the fan contingent that will make the "wrestling boom" a reality.
All this AND less!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-04:/posts/7386858Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:08:20 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on total engagement, I talk about the ratings of NXT vs. AEW nd talk about why it's not a surprise, why its NOT as some would call, "a bloodbath", and what the immediate future holds. Also talk about my predictions vs. reality, and the fan...Also talk about my predictions vs. reality, and the fan contingent that will make the "wrestling boom" a reality.
All this AND less!]]>793truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aew-dynamite-front-row-reaction-and-review--21884275tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-03:/posts/7386034Thu, 03 Oct 2019 06:30:33 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterYour boy Matt took a break from the cheap seats and was up as close as possible for the debut episode of AE Dynamite.  Hear Matt's review and the sights and sounds of this historic event.. Today! on Total Engagement!1237truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aew-dynamite-preview-the-card-the-possibilities-the-ratings-the-countdown-everything--21884280tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-02:/posts/7384910Wed, 02 Oct 2019 01:38:34 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt gives his preview on the long awaited premiere of AEW Dynamite.  Included is thoughts on ratings, opinions as to ratings, and an up to the minute update to include thoughts on the countdown show and the latest...1540falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raw-review-forecast-with-special-guest--21884207all this and LESS on total engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-10-01:/posts/7383835Tue, 01 Oct 2019 04:12:31 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt is RAW. It is the season premiere, and it is the most pivotal week in wrestling history, what did Matt think? to make things fair, Matt brought on a friend of his to offer his review as well. all this and LESS on total engagement!all this and LESS on total engagement!]]>1026truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wrestling-sabotage-whodunit-did-someone-try-to-ruin-njpw-show--21884306tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-30:/posts/7382731Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:36:19 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement: we go deeper into the NJPW controversy and run down a list of options, possibilities, and even suspects... and Matt gives his opinion as to what happened and ho may be responsible.1044truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-from-new-york-njpw-show-review-controversy-and-exclusive-tidbit--21884210Matthew and Matt just returned fron MJPW, and Matt gives his on site report with thoughts on the show, and reports of the controversy that caused a delay in the show PLUS, an exclusive tidbit from a NJPW talent about what he think happened.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-29:/posts/7382244Sun, 29 Sep 2019 04:11:02 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's total Engagement live from new york! Matthew and Matt just returned fron MJPW, and Matt gives his on site report with thoughts on the show, and reports of the controversy that caused a delay in the show PLUS, an exclusive tidbit from a NJPW...Matthew and Matt just returned fron MJPW, and Matt gives his on site report with thoughts on the show, and reports of the controversy that caused a delay in the show PLUS, an exclusive tidbit from a NJPW talent about what he think happened.]]>689truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crime-in-wrestling-jimmy-snuka-and-nancy-argentino--21884265It's quite a story, brought to you with JP Zarka of Prowrestlingstories.com today on Total Engagement!@]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-28:/posts/7381587Sat, 28 Sep 2019 00:05:00 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement... its our second episode of Crime in Wrestling.  Today we look at Jimmy Snuka and his alleged involvement in his former girlfriends death. It's quite a story, brought to you with JP Zarka of Prowrestlingstories.com today on...It's quite a story, brought to you with JP Zarka of Prowrestlingstories.com today on Total Engagement!@]]>3279truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/post-mortem-on-shepard-ringside-and-another-shady-site--21884192It's a post mortem.. TODAY on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-27:/posts/7380766Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:36:43 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's been a week since Matt did his expose on Brad Shepard's supposed "scoops" and Ringside News "News".  This week , at Total Engagement, we hold a "funeral" for Brads journalism career, Ringside News credibility, as well as a second site that raised...It's a post mortem.. TODAY on Total Engagement!]]>716truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-seth-is-playing-so-weak-why-the-fiend-might-be-overrated-and-nxt-instant-review-and-reaction--21884266All this and LESS, on Total Engagement.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-26:/posts/7379701Thu, 26 Sep 2019 02:24:54 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, we retaking about why Seth wis being played so weak, what the payoff will be, why the fiend may not be as cool as you think as well as an INSTANT NXT review with thoughts on how it will fare against NXT next week. All this...All this and LESS, on Total Engagement.]]>917truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-greatest-angle-ever-arn-becomes-an-anderson--21884294Complete with clips and analysis, this is another can't miss episode of Total Engagement...every day.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-25:/posts/7378524Wed, 25 Sep 2019 05:18:52 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, we debut a new feature: The Greatest Angle Ever, and this documentary style episode focuses today on the Arrival of Arn and the formation of the Andersons! Complete with clips and analysis, this is another can't miss episode...Complete with clips and analysis, this is another can't miss episode of Total Engagement...every day.]]>1764truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-media-the-new-kayfabe--21884299Lots of good examples are given for both, and Matt gives his own take today on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-24:/posts/7377333Tue, 24 Sep 2019 02:08:50 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday we look at social media as used by wrestlers today and whether it hurts or is helping organizations or even specific wrestlers. Lots of good examples are given for both, and Matt gives his own take today on Total Engagement!Lots of good examples are given for both, and Matt gives his own take today on Total Engagement!]]>781truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/installment-1-of-wwtf-the-mexicools-wrestling-what-the--21884313tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-23:/posts/7376172Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:47:19 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement it's our first installment of WWWTF? Wrestling What The F? And of course today's episode focuses on one of the most shameful and transparently racist gimmick of the last 20 years, The Mexicools!!759truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-chris-benoit-s-son-pursue-wrestling-also-legend-with-cte-and-benoit-accountability-discussed--21884232All this, and LESS. Today! on TOTAL ENGAGEMENT!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-22:/posts/7375828Sun, 22 Sep 2019 03:58:20 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt came out today that Chris Benoit's son wants to become a wrestler? Should he or shouldn't he? Plus Matt gives controversial opinion as to Benoit accountability and discusses an interview he had to delete because of CTE symptoms. All this, and LESS....All this, and LESS. Today! on TOTAL ENGAGEMENT!]]>1004truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crime-in-wrestling-the-death-of-dino-bravo--21884263tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-21:/posts/7375458Sat, 21 Sep 2019 01:34:26 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, it's our first of many in our new series.. Crime in Wrestling as Matt is joined by JP Zarka of Prowrestlingstories.com to tell us all about the mysterious and tragic death of the canadiens strongman, Dino Bravo.1494truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-wrestling-kenny-works-the-net-plus-vince-nxt-cali-law-braun--21884332on Total Engagement!
Kenny works the Net
Vince misses shows
Indépendant Contractor Law
Braun Burial -Fiend Rise
NXT on USA
all this and Less!
Today!
on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-20:/posts/7374109Fri, 20 Sep 2019 03:11:17 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's This Week In Wrestling! on Total Engagement! Kenny works the Net Vince misses shows Indépendant Contractor Law Braun Burial -Fiend Rise NXT on USA all this and Less! Today! on Total Engagement!on Total Engagement!
Kenny works the Net
Vince misses shows
Indépendant Contractor Law
Braun Burial -Fiend Rise
NXT on USA
all this and Less!
Today!
on Total Engagement!]]>1141truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-self-destruction-of-a-fake-wrestling-journalist--21884278turns out, Brad tweeted out the made up stuff from Matt as news, but Ringside News carried them as verified trusted stories as well.
Both had the temerity to clap back on Matt for assuring that Brad was a fraud.
So here ya go.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-19:/posts/7373054Thu, 19 Sep 2019 02:02:38 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on total engagement, Matt tells a tale about how HE anonymously fed Brad Shepard fake info or the purpose of finding out if Brad was a fake or not... turns out, Brad tweeted out the made up stuff from Matt as news, but Ringside News carried them...turns out, Brad tweeted out the made up stuff from Matt as news, but Ringside News carried them as verified trusted stories as well.
Both had the temerity to clap back on Matt for assuring that Brad was a fraud.
So here ya go.]]>1161truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wednesday-night-war-predictions-plus-what-is-being-buried--21884247also.. what is burial..
what is "putting over'?
All this and less on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-18:/posts/7372005Wed, 18 Sep 2019 03:56:50 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's Wednesday! The day of the soft launch of the Wednesday Night War, and TE is back with your daily wrestling fix to give locked in predictions for six months in the future... also.. what is burial.. what is "putting over'? All this and less on...also.. what is burial..
what is "putting over'?
All this and less on Total Engagement!]]>710truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apology-for-having-an-insider-on-the-show-plus-thoughts-on-sasha-banks-ryan-satin--21884205tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-17:/posts/7370876Tue, 17 Sep 2019 03:16:53 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterOn today's episode of Total Engagement, Matt apologizes for someone on the show as a guest as a "www insider" when he most certainly is not.  Matt (I) gives the best explanation I can, but the long and short of it is.. I messed up, and I am sorry....927truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clash-review-what-wwe-needs-to-do-this-week-aew-s-future-headline-star--21884284Clash of Champions review
Wednesday Night War begins this week, what WWE needs to do this week!
And.. the future headline star of AEW that you might not have thought of yet.
All this and less on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-16:/posts/7369719Mon, 16 Sep 2019 03:34:55 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's Monday!!! and it being a day and all, means its another daily episode of Total Engagement! Clash of Champions review Wednesday Night War begins this week, what WWE needs to do this week! And.. the future headline star of AEW that you might not...Clash of Champions review
Wednesday Night War begins this week, what WWE needs to do this week!
And.. the future headline star of AEW that you might not have thought of yet.
All this and less on Total Engagement!]]>1235truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-wrestling-the-top-5-stories--21884219tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-14:/posts/7369237Sat, 14 Sep 2019 22:31:10 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's THIS week in wrestling! A very popular segment from last week, available now very very early as your Sunday edition of Total Engagement!689truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skip-or-watch-clash-of-champions-matt-and-matthew-s-brutal-preview--21884297tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-14:/posts/7368972Sat, 14 Sep 2019 03:04:16 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday Matthew joins yet again, this time to give a brutal preview of Sunday's Clash of Champions!774truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/killer-kross-joins-to-talk-about-bloodsport-and-also-what-he-wants-for-his-future--21884171Joining us to talk about his match this weekend is Killer Kross, who talks abut bloodsport as well as answers a question about what he hopes the future holds for him.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-13:/posts/7368011Fri, 13 Sep 2019 02:51:57 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement. It's all about Bloodsport, What is it? Why should you, as a wrestling fan, know what it is.. Joining us to talk about his match this weekend is Killer Kross, who talks abut bloodsport as well as answers a question about what...Joining us to talk about his match this weekend is Killer Kross, who talks abut bloodsport as well as answers a question about what he hopes the future holds for him.]]>1084truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-makes-matthew-watch-bad-wrestling--21884176Tune in to find out!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-12:/posts/7365828Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:24:21 +0000Corey Ryan Forrester"It was a mess..too many people, too many cages, too many rings..." what did Matt make Matthew watch on today's daily Total Engagement? Tune in to find out!Tune in to find out!]]>2104truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smackdown-instant-review-rushmore-of-theme-songs-russo--21884325tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-11:/posts/7364954Wed, 11 Sep 2019 04:10:44 +0000Corey Ryan Forrester1610truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raw-is-austin-and-corbin--21884333All this and less.. today on TE!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-10:/posts/7363797Tue, 10 Sep 2019 03:46:52 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday Matt review Raw just moments after it's conclusion, and talks about a good episode featuring Austin, the Four Horsewomen, and a Baron Corbin Coming Out Party? All this and less.. today on TE!All this and less.. today on TE!]]>749truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raw-preview-and-rev-pro-shoot-incident--21884222Todays short episode brings you our WWE RAW preview as well as the nuts and bolts of a recent real life incident in a Rev Pro Ring.
All this AND LESS... on TE!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-09:/posts/7362628Mon, 09 Sep 2019 03:29:46 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterWe have completed our first week on Total Engagement Daily! Todays short episode brings you our WWE RAW preview as well as the nuts and bolts of a recent real life incident in a Rev Pro Ring. All this AND LESS... on TE!Todays short episode brings you our WWE RAW preview as well as the nuts and bolts of a recent real life incident in a Rev Pro Ring.
All this AND LESS... on TE!]]>478truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-week-in-pro-wrestling-the-top-5-stories-of-the-week--21884334This week. 
All Elite Full Gear Ticket Sales
Killer Kross
WWE writers shakeup
A shift in wrestling journalism
Jericho Dominating the news cycle.
All this and less!
on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-08:/posts/7362181Sun, 08 Sep 2019 01:34:58 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday, as we will have every sunday, is this week in pro wrestling.. where Matt lists the 5 stories he thinks are the biggest stories. This week.  All Elite Full Gear Ticket Sales Killer Kross WWE writers shakeup A shift in wrestling journalism...This week. 
All Elite Full Gear Ticket Sales
Killer Kross
WWE writers shakeup
A shift in wrestling journalism
Jericho Dominating the news cycle.
All this and less!
on Total Engagement!]]>1201truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nick-gage-interview--21884339Can't miss it.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-07:/posts/7361837Sat, 07 Sep 2019 01:55:47 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday brings you an interview with the man himself, Nick gage! This man is an innovator of violence, and the king of the deathmatches. Can't miss it.Can't miss it.]]>1864truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cody-vs-jericho-instant-reaction-plus-ask-matt-anything--21884326tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-06:/posts/7360888Fri, 06 Sep 2019 01:43:11 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Total Engagement, Matt gives you instant reaction to the Full Gear main event news, and answers YOUR questions on social media.773truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-show-i-saw-all-out-weekend-and-the-final-word-on-match-order--21884309Also, Matt settles once and for all the discussion on match order at ALL OUT.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-05:/posts/7359913Thu, 05 Sep 2019 02:34:19 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday, Matt covers the BLP/GCW show that took place over all out weekend, and brings to you his perspective on this growing "outlaw of the outlaws" promotion, GCW. Also, Matt settles once and for all the discussion on match order at ALL OUT.Also, Matt settles once and for all the discussion on match order at ALL OUT.]]>1863truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-starrcast-experience-plus-thoughts-on-aew-title-theft--21884337All this and MORE on your daily bit of Wrestling...
Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-04:/posts/7358770Wed, 04 Sep 2019 02:51:13 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterYou decided! Today we talk about our Starrcast experience! Also thoughts on the missing AEW title belt. All this and MORE on your daily bit of Wrestling... Total Engagement!All this and MORE on your daily bit of Wrestling...
Total Engagement!]]>858truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-daily-show-all-out-in-person-review-and-a-justifiable-fdm--21884293Matt gives his in person review of ALL out, goes on a sidebar on how he deals with depression, and then explains why, unlike many others he is justified in giving a one time only "FDM". TODAY on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-09-03:/posts/7357777Tue, 03 Sep 2019 02:59:48 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's our first daily show! Matt gives his in person review of ALL out, goes on a sidebar on how he deals with depression, and then explains why, unlike many others he is justified in giving a one time only "FDM". TODAY on Total Engagement!Matt gives his in person review of ALL out, goes on a sidebar on how he deals with depression, and then explains why, unlike many others he is justified in giving a one time only "FDM". TODAY on Total Engagement!]]>1514truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conrad-thompson-on-arn-anderson-podcast-and-a-variety-of-topics--21884316tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-27:/posts/7353106Tue, 27 Aug 2019 23:56:28 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterLast week, Matt interviewed Conrad and when it was over, we kept the tape machines rolling and talked about a variety of subjects, personal, business, the Arn podcast, and a lot more.. It's a fun conversation between two friends as we gear up for...1311truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conrad-thompson-on-wwe-podcast-network-schiavone-to-ae-cm-punk-and-more--21884349All this and more!
It's total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-23:/posts/7349760Fri, 23 Aug 2019 05:34:40 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterConrad Thompson joins Matt for the last Weekly show of TE, as we go DAILY starting next week, and he does not disappoint. Reaction to the WWE network, Schiavone to AEW, and talk about CM Punk being a potential difference maker, and what HE thinks...All this and more!
It's total Engagement!]]>2142truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-nxt-to-usa-is-bad-for-wwe-business--21884353A can't miss episode!
Daily shows start starrcast weekend! ]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-19:/posts/7345247Mon, 19 Aug 2019 02:49:25 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIn this special Monday episode, matt makes the case that NXT moving to USA network, while great for the fans, is bad for WWE's business. A can't miss episode! Daily shows start starrcast weekend! A can't miss episode!
Daily shows start starrcast weekend! ]]>1240truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buddy-murphy-orange-cassidy-and-gcw--21884323tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-15:/posts/7342773Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:00:30 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterOn this weekly episode (one of the last before shows start DAILY during Starrcast weekend) Matt talks about whether Buddy got a push or not, what his future likely holds, the bizarre reaction to Orange Cassidy, and the story of GCW.. all this and LESS...1643truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shots-fired-fite-tv-and-the-wednesday-night-war-instant-reaction--21884352Fite Tv being night by WWE?
NXT going live, two hours head to head with AEW?
Matt dissects the winners and losers and examines possible outcomes in this instant reaction episode!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-09:/posts/7337650Fri, 09 Aug 2019 03:33:14 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterTwo big stories came out today. Fite Tv being night by WWE? NXT going live, two hours head to head with AEW? Matt dissects the winners and losers and examines possible outcomes in this instant reaction episode!Fite Tv being night by WWE?
NXT going live, two hours head to head with AEW?
Matt dissects the winners and losers and examines possible outcomes in this instant reaction episode!]]>575truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summerslam-preview--21884181This week on TE!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-08:/posts/7336505Thu, 08 Aug 2019 02:00:23 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's the second biggest PPV of the year and Matt breaks down every match and every angle leading to it.. plus the future of Total Engagement, and much much less!! This week on TE!This week on TE!]]>1774truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-bryan-roman-reigns-double-turn-harley-race-tribute--21884364Plus Matt shares his thoughts on Harley Race and has prepared a musical tribute!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-02:/posts/7331758Fri, 02 Aug 2019 02:38:02 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's our first Daily Thursday edition! In this episode, Matt floats an idea that could change wrestling forever, a Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns Double Turn! Plus Matt shares his thoughts on Harley Race and has prepared a musical tribute!Plus Matt shares his thoughts on Harley Race and has prepared a musical tribute!]]>668truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-make-seth-cool-how-to-book-and-not-book-cm-punk-in-aew--21884208WWE wants to make Seth cool. How to do it!
AEW and CM Punk, if it happens... how not to do it, and one fun way to book it..
all this and less! It's Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-08-01:/posts/7330650Thu, 01 Aug 2019 01:38:51 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's our first Wednesday Daily! WWE wants to make Seth cool. How to do it! AEW and CM Punk, if it happens... how not to do it, and one fun way to book it.. all this and less! It's Total Engagement!WWE wants to make Seth cool. How to do it!
AEW and CM Punk, if it happens... how not to do it, and one fun way to book it..
all this and less! It's Total Engagement!]]>611truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roman-watch-out-aahhhhhhh--21884341tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-31:/posts/7329689Wed, 31 Jul 2019 02:52:34 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterA night that will live in infamy, the night that the Roman interview accident angle happened. Special correspondent Matthew joins us for a special look at the night a part of wrestling dies for all of us.469truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raw-reaction-three-things-i-loved-three-things-i-didn-t--21884331Its our Tuesday Tidbit episode of Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-30:/posts/7328711Tue, 30 Jul 2019 03:41:58 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt was the best of times it was the worst of times.  Some great indictions on screen coupled with some disapointing occurrences off screen made for a weird night. Its our Tuesday Tidbit episode of Total Engagement!Its our Tuesday Tidbit episode of Total Engagement!]]>519truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ask-matt-and-matthew-monday--21884329tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-29:/posts/7327680Mon, 29 Jul 2019 03:12:00 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's Monday... which means our second installment of "ask Matt Monday" and this week we are joined by Matt's almost infant 17 year old son to help answer the questions on a Monday Minute episode of Total Engagement!672truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-was-smackville-why-it-might-be-the-beginning-of-a-terrible-idea--21884217tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-28:/posts/7327269Sun, 28 Jul 2019 02:57:34 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's a sunday short episode of Total Engagement with instant reaction of Smackville, with analysis that forms the opinion that specials like this might be a bad idea in the future. Today on Total Engagement.586truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cm-punk-to-aew-interactions-and-prediction-goldberg-vs-ziggler-thoughts--21884328Cm Punk to AEW interactions and Predictions
Goldberg vs. Ziggler rumors and thoughts
Its the weekend on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-27:/posts/7327019Sat, 27 Jul 2019 04:46:25 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's our Weekend Short! Cm Punk to AEW interactions and Predictions Goldberg vs. Ziggler rumors and thoughts Its the weekend on Total Engagement!Cm Punk to AEW interactions and Predictions
Goldberg vs. Ziggler rumors and thoughts
Its the weekend on Total Engagement!]]>765truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-episode-matt-rewrites-the-reunion-aew-kofi-orton-g1-matt-tries-to-get-drunk-on-water--21884230tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-25:/posts/7325092Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:06:36 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's the big show! Matt does his weekly big sho and tries to get drunk on spiked seltzer at the same time. This week Matt talks the Orton - kofi story, is it legit?, the G1, The secret of AEW's success, and rewrites the Raw reunion show! all this and...2692truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/was-that-so-hard-smackdown-gets-it-right--21884327Today on a Wednesday quick hit of Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-24:/posts/7324007Wed, 24 Jul 2019 02:41:47 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterAfter a terribly disappointing Raw Reunion Show, Smackdown gets it right. Was it that hard? What they did, how they did it, and what they did different than raw that will lead to an increased viewership net week. Today on a Wednesday quick hit of...Today on a Wednesday quick hit of Total Engagement!]]>586falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tuesday-morning-minute-raw-reunion-reaction--21884225tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-23:/posts/7322933Tue, 23 Jul 2019 03:42:12 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's a Tuesday Morning Minute with INSTANT reaction to this Raw Reunion episode.  Were the objectives met?  Ultimately a success or failure? Hear Matt's take, instants after it ended.600truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ask-matt-monday-plus-becky-lynch-mark-henry-controversy--21884366Plus:
Matt says why he thinks Mark Henry was completely right about Becky Lynch, and makes his case as well/
It's Monday! Rise and Shine and start the week off with some Total Engagement.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-22:/posts/7321861Mon, 22 Jul 2019 02:30:44 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIts Monday, and Matt wanted to do a "Monday Morning Minute", but he got too many questions, so we are calling it "Ask Matt Monday" Plus: Matt says why he thinks Mark Henry was completely right about Becky Lynch, and makes his case as well/ It's...Plus:
Matt says why he thinks Mark Henry was completely right about Becky Lynch, and makes his case as well/
It's Monday! Rise and Shine and start the week off with some Total Engagement.]]>1742truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nxt-vs-aew-mistake-and-raw-reunion-opportunity--21884369This episode Matt talks about the huge mistake WWE is making if they decide to go head to head with NXT, as well as the almost certain lost opportunity that the RAW reunion will have and an idea or two for making it a difference maker.
Check out the weekend edition of Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-20:/posts/7321155Sat, 20 Jul 2019 05:52:56 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIt's another bite sized weekend edition of Total Engagement! This episode Matt talks about the huge mistake WWE is making if they decide to go head to head with NXT, as well as the almost certain lost opportunity that the RAW reunion will have and an...This episode Matt talks about the huge mistake WWE is making if they decide to go head to head with NXT, as well as the almost certain lost opportunity that the RAW reunion will have and an idea or two for making it a difference maker.
Check out the weekend edition of Total Engagement!]]>904truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2019-the-worst-summerslam-build-ever-cruiserweight-curse-and-more--21884342all this and MORE, this week on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-18:/posts/7319246Thu, 18 Jul 2019 03:32:36 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterTotal Engagement this week features Matt's thoughts on the worst Summerslam build of ALL time, The Cruiserweight Title Curse, and the one time The WWE destroyed THREE cool characters on the same show... all this and MORE, this week on Total Engagement!all this and MORE, this week on Total Engagement!]]>1921truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/monday-morning-minute-brock-saves-the-day-cena-next--21884343Check out our first episode of the Monday Morning Minute edition of Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-15:/posts/7315765Mon, 15 Jul 2019 03:54:33 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterWe had a big weekend of wrestling, and it;s time for our first "Monday Morning Minute" to quickly recap and give you some instant reaction to Brock winning the title, why I think it's the right move, and what big move should be next in the renewed bid...Check out our first episode of the Monday Morning Minute edition of Total Engagement!]]>530truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aew-vs-wwe-weekend-preview-what-is-the-g-and-primer-on-njpw--21884336* Shocking news of decline of teen viewers and how to get them back
* Weekend Preview!
* Extreme Rules
* Fight for the fallen preview
* the beginning of the war
* similarities between todays war and the war of 1987-1988
* What is the G1? New Japan Primer.
Much much more!
On a bonus episode (go to our Facebook Page!) of Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-13:/posts/7314993Sat, 13 Jul 2019 04:33:55 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week we have a bonus episode to celebrate our brand new Facebook page! Go over and LIKE it today! * Shocking news of decline of teen viewers and how to get them back * Weekend Preview! * Extreme Rules * Fight for the fallen preview * the...* Shocking news of decline of teen viewers and how to get them back
* Weekend Preview!
* Extreme Rules
* Fight for the fallen preview
* the beginning of the war
* similarities between todays war and the war of 1987-1988
* What is the G1? New Japan Primer.
Much much more!
On a bonus episode (go to our Facebook Page!) of Total Engagement!]]>3413truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/racism-can-the-fed-be-trusted-with-race-in-2019-plus-the-hottest-wrestling-outside-of-wwe-aew-in-2019--21884335Plus, coverage and exposure of the hottest wrestling OUTSIDE of the AEW/WWE bubble in 2019!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-11:/posts/7312937Thu, 11 Jul 2019 03:48:45 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week on Total engagement, Matt takes on the issue of race in wrestling. An oral history of the tradition of racism in wrestling all the way up to the present, with analysis of how race is treated in 2019. Plus, coverage and exposure of the...Plus, coverage and exposure of the hottest wrestling OUTSIDE of the AEW/WWE bubble in 2019!]]>3646truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jerry-lynn-mikey-whipwreck-more--21884340Plus
who's made more stars WWE or AEW?
Is Thanos a good guy or bad guy?
And much much more!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-07-03:/posts/7306194Wed, 03 Jul 2019 05:19:55 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week on Total Engagement, we have TWO former world champions, Mikey and Jerry from the FRM pod on MLW! Plus who's made more stars WWE or AEW? Is Thanos a good guy or bad guy? And much much more!Plus
who's made more stars WWE or AEW?
Is Thanos a good guy or bad guy?
And much much more!]]>3533truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bischoff-heyman-take-over-raw-and-smackdown-brad-shephard-joins-us-to-discuss--21884243The news was too big not to discuss, and Matt brought on one of the most talked about wresting insiders today to talk about it, Mr. Brad Shephard!
Is it a symbolic move? What's Triple H's role now? Can Bischoff and Heyman work together in a post brand split world?
All this, plus Matt's locked in prediction on what this means for WWE, this FRIDAY? on Total Engagement, the sky fell Bonus edition!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-06-28:/posts/7302015Fri, 28 Jun 2019 03:52:02 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterA BONUS show! The news was too big not to discuss, and Matt brought on one of the most talked about wresting insiders today to talk about it, Mr. Brad Shephard! Is it a symbolic move? What's Triple H's role now? Can Bischoff and Heyman work together...The news was too big not to discuss, and Matt brought on one of the most talked about wresting insiders today to talk about it, Mr. Brad Shephard!
Is it a symbolic move? What's Triple H's role now? Can Bischoff and Heyman work together in a post brand split world?
All this, plus Matt's locked in prediction on what this means for WWE, this FRIDAY? on Total Engagement, the sky fell Bonus edition!]]>1800truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-flip-side-why-we-should-appreciate-meltzer-and-stop-giving-russo-a-hard-time--21884351Also, talk about Seth Rollins - Will Ospreay, R truth, and a bunch of other stuff sure to make Matt new enemies on this weeks Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-06-26:/posts/7299924Wed, 26 Jun 2019 05:32:10 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterSo much negativity, so much criticism...sometimes it seems like all we do is dwell on the negative, and in the case of fans talking about Dave Meltzer and Vince Russo, it seems like the cool thing to do...but maybe we should appreciate these two guys,...Also, talk about Seth Rollins - Will Ospreay, R truth, and a bunch of other stuff sure to make Matt new enemies on this weeks Total Engagement!]]>3845truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-on-meltzer-aew-new-direction-of-russo-show-roh-njpw-relationship--21884373This week Matt makes some enemies, and takes name, it is Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-06-19:/posts/7293104Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:17:28 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week, Matt decided to lean in on his title of "most hated man in wrestling podcasting" by saying truths that needed to be said, and probably not making any friends in the process.  Is dave Meltzer a consultant for AEW? (according to Meltzer, he...This week Matt makes some enemies, and takes name, it is Total Engagement!]]>2311truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-sonny-kiss-cornette-controversy-lgbt-issues-in-wrestling-with-killian-mcmurphy--21884248tag:audioboom.com,2019-06-05:/posts/7280529Wed, 05 Jun 2019 06:36:47 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week on Total Engagement with Matt Koon, Matt takes on the issues head on. Wading through the he said/she said story of Bully Ray and the Fan at ROH, the self loathing WWE fan, a fun unknown story about Cody, the Elite, and the WWE, and the...3110truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ron-funches-dustin-thomas-talk-double-or-nothing-and-more--21884345tag:audioboom.com,2019-05-29:/posts/7274124Wed, 29 May 2019 07:10:54 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week on Total Engagement (after missing an episode for the last time), Matt talks to the talk of Double or Nothing Weekend, Dustin Thomas about his meteoric rise to the AEW Battle Royal after wrestling less than a year! Plus, the GREAT Ron...3509truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-russo-koon-is-no-more-plus-eyewitness-account-of-the-infamous-shoot--21884347
Also, Matt witnessed a shoot in a ring, yes it's the one you have all heard about.

Raw Smackdown "review"

Blew Chew Song!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-05-15:/posts/7261446Wed, 15 May 2019 07:19:14 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week on Total Engagement, Matt Koon talks all about why he left Truth with Consequences with Vince Russo, and even tells never before heard stories about how it started.. Also, Matt witnessed a shoot in a ring, yes it's the one you have all...
Also, Matt witnessed a shoot in a ring, yes it's the one you have all heard about.

Raw Smackdown "review"

Blew Chew Song!]]>3665truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-i-quit-raw-jeanie-clark-talks-gino-and-addressing-the-trolls--21884249
This week on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-05-09:/posts/7255845Thu, 09 May 2019 03:36:36 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterWe are back! This week in the wake of another great episode of Dark Side of the Ring, Jeanie Clark talk Gino Hernandez last days, I talk about why I quit watching Raw, and I address the Trolls by name, and tell them something I think they should hear....
This week on Total Engagement!]]>2224truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dutch-mantell-talks-bruiser-brody-death-and-sabu-talks-about-his-greatest-fear--21884376
Then we have a great interview with Sabu where he talks his greatest fear and his new book!

Finally we have Matt (me) addressing "heat" between me and one of the greatest wrestling managers of all time?

This week on Total Engagement!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-04-24:/posts/7241824Wed, 24 Apr 2019 06:40:37 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterA jam packed episode this week on Total Engagement! First we have the legend Dutch, talking about Dark Side of the Ring, and in particular, Bruiser Brody. Then we have a great interview with Sabu where he talks his greatest fear and his new book!...
Then we have a great interview with Sabu where he talks his greatest fear and his new book!

Finally we have Matt (me) addressing "heat" between me and one of the greatest wrestling managers of all time?

This week on Total Engagement!]]>5215truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/was-the-montreal-screwjob-a-work-is-it-plausible--21884354tag:audioboom.com,2019-04-17:/posts/7235885Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:18:15 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterYes, we are going there, and hopefully we make the case that regardless of how you feel about this subject, there is enough evidence to make it plausible.  Matt dissects the common "clues" (and disposes of some) and introduces some compelling angles...2010truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/d-lo-on-importance-of-kofi-cary-silken-on-roh-in-msg-and-more--21884344
All this plus a Sami Zayn Theme Acoustic Jam? Come on in, Get Engaged!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-04-10:/posts/7229170Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:02:42 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterPost Wrestlemania blues could be upon us, but not here at Total Engagement! D'Lo comes by and talks Mania and Kofi Kingston, Cary Silken talks ROH in MSG, and Matt gives some observations from a loooooong weekend in NYC for Mania week! All this plus...
All this plus a Sami Zayn Theme Acoustic Jam? Come on in, Get Engaged!]]>3220truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wrestlemania-35-it-s-not-too-late-to-save-plus-what-the-heck-happened--21884277
In addition, we are back after a two week absence, which strangely had nothing to do with Matt messing up, and we give you the scoop on that... plus, whe Billy Jack Haynes is NOT doing our show, and so much more as we celebrate our triumphant return...It's WRESTLEMANIS week on Total Engagement with Matt Koon!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-04-03:/posts/7221373Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:59:19 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week on Total Engagement, it is time to talk about this year's Wrestlemania.  In addition to a preview, prediction, and analysis, Matt gives his plan to save Wrestlemania, and lays out the reasons why he thinks it needs saving. In addition, we...
In addition, we are back after a two week absence, which strangely had nothing to do with Matt messing up, and we give you the scoop on that... plus, whe Billy Jack Haynes is NOT doing our show, and so much more as we celebrate our triumphant return...It's WRESTLEMANIS week on Total Engagement with Matt Koon!]]>3088truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-finlay-joins-us-this-week-and-conrad-thompson-returns-to-talk-about-podcasting--21884379
Also, Conrad Thopmson returns to talk about successful podcasting "musts", and stories of how Matt kicked himself out of a group chat and almost killed his dog...

This week, on Total Engagement with Matt Koon!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-03-13:/posts/7200433Wed, 13 Mar 2019 04:57:51 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIts Wednesday, and you know what that means... TOTAL ENGAGEMENT! In addition to a couple short rants and bots, David Finlay joins us to talk about his recent injury, his upbringing, his long term goals, Juice, the Bullet Club, and being a young lion...
Also, Conrad Thopmson returns to talk about successful podcasting "musts", and stories of how Matt kicked himself out of a group chat and almost killed his dog...

This week, on Total Engagement with Matt Koon!]]>4016truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conrad-thompson-brian-pillman-jr-and-part-2-of-in-depth-jim-johnston-interview--21884365tag:audioboom.com,2019-03-06:/posts/7193524Wed, 06 Mar 2019 06:06:44 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterOn this week's episode of Total Engagement, Matt gets scammed, and then gets two guests on that he knows pretty well.  Conrad Thompson joins the show to talk about his new Jim Ross podcast? Undertaker? Bruce? and so much more.  Then Matt's first...6820truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/music-legend-jim-johnston-and-world-champ-filthy-tom-lawler--21884372tag:audioboom.com,2019-02-27:/posts/7186926Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:33:44 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIf you like interviews this episode is the one for you! Jim Johnston stops by and talks themes, his background, and his exit from the WWE. PLUS MLW world Champ Filthy Tom Lawler talks about his UFC to Wrestling success story and his first two full...6237truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lex-luger-interview-and-more-total-engagement--21884358
Also: Matt and Matthew wrestling Road Trip 1, Wrestling with a non fan, Calling BS, and current product talk makes this second episode one not to be missed. tell all of your friends about the podcast for people who like wrestling podcasts: Total Engagement with Matt Koon!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-02-20:/posts/7180063Wed, 20 Feb 2019 07:49:28 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week on our second episode of total engagement, Lex Luger joins Matt Koon and talks about some of his most famous, and infamous moments, and his transformation into the person he is today.   Also: Matt and Matthew wrestling Road Trip 1,...
Also: Matt and Matthew wrestling Road Trip 1, Wrestling with a non fan, Calling BS, and current product talk makes this second episode one not to be missed. tell all of your friends about the podcast for people who like wrestling podcasts: Total Engagement with Matt Koon!]]>5281truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-it-ended-ends-and-a-new-show-begins--21884348tag:audioboom.com,2019-02-06:/posts/7165917Wed, 06 Feb 2019 07:04:47 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterSadly, we bid adieu to Why it Ended this week, It has been so much fun! Robbie and Matt Reminisce, talk about their plans, and a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT is made about Matt Koon's new Podcast on the MLW Radio Network! It's a news making and historic show,...1751truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jake-the-snake-roberts--21884357
It's an amazing episode with one of the all time greet storytellers, Jake Roberts, this week on Why It Ended with Robert Strauss!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-01-23:/posts/7151524Wed, 23 Jan 2019 07:20:02 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterHere is an episode with one of the ALL TIME Greats! Jake Roberts comes by and talks in depth about why he got into wrestling, his early days, DDT'ing Steamboat, and so much more. Also included is the real story of the abruptly cancelled Hogan program...
It's an amazing episode with one of the all time greet storytellers, Jake Roberts, this week on Why It Ended with Robert Strauss!]]>4580truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tyrus-aka-brodus-clay--21884318
We talk to him about body guarding for Snoop, his two stints in developmental, "paying for Dusty's sins", the happenstance that resulted in "funkasaurus" character, and of course Why It Ended.

Robbie also talks about his appearance on the NBC show "The Titan Games", and so much more this week on Why It Ended with Robert Strauss!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-01-16:/posts/7145188Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:03:17 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week on Why It Ended with Robert Strauss we are joined by wrestler turned political commentator Tyrus, known to WWE fans as Brodus Clay. We talk to him about body guarding for Snoop, his two stints in developmental, "paying for Dusty's sins",...
We talk to him about body guarding for Snoop, his two stints in developmental, "paying for Dusty's sins", the happenstance that resulted in "funkasaurus" character, and of course Why It Ended.

Robbie also talks about his appearance on the NBC show "The Titan Games", and so much more this week on Why It Ended with Robert Strauss!]]>5040truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/damian-sandow-aron-stevens--21884359
From his beginnings as a teenage rookie, to his time in developmental, the cartwheels, pink tights, Mizdow, MITB, the match with Cena, to his untimely exit from WWE the entire story is covered!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2019-01-09:/posts/7137252Wed, 09 Jan 2019 06:10:52 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterOne of the most interesting "Why It Ended" stories in recent years, Damian Sandow, AKA Aron Stevens is here to tell the whole story to Matt and Robert Strauss! From his beginnings as a teenage rookie, to his time in developmental, the cartwheels,...
From his beginnings as a teenage rookie, to his time in developmental, the cartwheels, pink tights, Mizdow, MITB, the match with Cena, to his untimely exit from WWE the entire story is covered!]]>4293truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robbie-e-why-it-ended-and-his-last-episode--21884361tag:audioboom.com,2019-01-02:/posts/7130477Wed, 02 Jan 2019 03:37:11 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterHere the story of your weekly host of Why It a Ended and how it all came about!!! Robbie E like never before... and is this the last episode ever ????4340truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ahmed-johnson--21884377
this Week, on Why It Ended with Robbie E]]>tag:audioboom.com,2018-12-26:/posts/7126792Wed, 26 Dec 2018 06:46:15 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week we have on Why It Ended, a man whose career we all remember, and questions about whatever happened to his amazing character he portrayed. A rare look at the man, Tony Norris, behind Ahmed Johnson, and his career examined, on maybe our best...
this Week, on Why It Ended with Robbie E]]>4204truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-arquette--21884388tag:audioboom.com,2018-12-19:/posts/7121617Wed, 19 Dec 2018 04:57:45 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday we feature our FIRST world champion! He's a very controversial figure, and one of the most talked about stories of 2018, today we are joined by David Arquette as we talk WCW, Why It Ended, Why it began again, death matches, and the rigors of...5059truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tommy-dreamer--21884391
And it hasn't ended… just ask Tommy.

This week on Why It Ended!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2018-12-12:/posts/7113140Wed, 12 Dec 2018 04:15:00 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on WHY IT DIDNT END… we have Tommy Dreamer and for a man who has done so much and has such a great memory, we had to limit this episode to the WWE portion of his career, and it is a fascinating story and a fascinating listen! And it hasn't...
And it hasn't ended… just ask Tommy.

This week on Why It Ended!]]>4322truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-masters--21884392tag:audioboom.com,2018-12-05:/posts/7107714Wed, 05 Dec 2018 05:38:33 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterTalented dude, super young, big push, big future. What happened to the man formerly known as Chris Masters and why the future is bright for this STILL young man as he recounts his incredible WWE story, and tells us how it came to an end, this week on...3718truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tony-schiavone--21884398
Tony tells the story of how he got started, relays classic stories from the glory years of Crockett, his year in the WWF, is brutally honest about Turner, and how negative he was about the future of WCW even in it's hey day.

We talk Starbucks, What Happened When, and the harrowing tale of the night Matt Koon almost let him die.

It almost ended for Tony, but thank goodness it didn't because this week we have one of the nicest guys in the world of wrestling, the legend himself, Tony Schiavone!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2018-11-28:/posts/7100572Wed, 28 Nov 2018 04:57:10 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterHe's the greatest announcer in the history of our great sport according to some and his podcast live shows definitey put butts in the seats, without question a guest we are honored to have on this week, the great Tony Schiavone. Tony tells the...
Tony tells the story of how he got started, relays classic stories from the glory years of Crockett, his year in the WWF, is brutally honest about Turner, and how negative he was about the future of WCW even in it's hey day.

We talk Starbucks, What Happened When, and the harrowing tale of the night Matt Koon almost let him die.

It almost ended for Tony, but thank goodness it didn't because this week we have one of the nicest guys in the world of wrestling, the legend himself, Tony Schiavone!]]>4973truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-headbangers--21884363
Also, if you want to hear the story of how they accidentally starved mini vader and mankind to death.. you might want to check it out.]]>tag:audioboom.com,2018-11-21:/posts/7093652Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:04:39 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week we have two guests. Mosh AND Thrasher, the headbangers! Hear how the met, how they starved minis, how they were named, how they starved minis, how they found out about their title win, how they starved minis, and of course why it ended.....
Also, if you want to hear the story of how they accidentally starved mini vader and mankind to death.. you might want to check it out.]]>5606truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lanny-poffo-the-genius-the-poet--21884315
Whose brother was savage and manly

He wrote many rhymes, debuted moves many times,

a virtual genius vigilante.

This week on Why It ended!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2018-11-14:/posts/7085186Wed, 14 Nov 2018 06:32:45 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThere was once a wrestler named Lanny Whose brother was savage and manly He wrote many rhymes, debuted moves many times, a virtual genius vigilante. This week on Why It ended!
Whose brother was savage and manly

He wrote many rhymes, debuted moves many times,

a virtual genius vigilante.

This week on Why It ended!]]>4677truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mvp--21884370tag:audioboom.com,2018-11-07:/posts/7075865Wed, 07 Nov 2018 05:29:15 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week on Why It Ended, we are joined by Montell Vontavious Porter, otherwise known as MVP. He came in with tons of hype and a great gimmick and the ability to pull it off. He had a great run and unforgettable feuds with Chris Benoit, Matt Hardy,...5177truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rico-costantino-the-whole-story--21884380tag:audioboom.com,2018-10-31:/posts/7067424Wed, 31 Oct 2018 04:12:54 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterRico was a guy we all remember. He had a short, but memorable run in the ruthless aggression era of WWF, and is remembered for his flamboyant style, and his real life heroics… but what really happened? Hear all about his late start, his quick ascent,...4081truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-puder-is-tough-enough--21884362tag:audioboom.com,2018-10-24:/posts/7058325Wed, 24 Oct 2018 05:44:48 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterDaniel Puder joins us this week as he tells his story of a short, and news making run as a contestant and WINNER of Tough Enough. The man beat The Miz and Ryback, and had every tool to make it, so what happened? Hear the real story of the Kurt Angle...3731truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bull-dempsey-aka-bull-james--21884394
This week we are joined by someone who not only back in the day rode the Robbie E gravy train to tag team supremacy, but was a high profile member of the early days of NXT, whose sudden release caused many of us to ask "WHY?"

From his early days as Baby Huey, to his last days at NXT, and all points in between, the Bull Dempsey story is a great one with many fun stories and interesting insights into the early days of WWE PC.  Some great Dusty stories, NXT San Jose, and of course the end of his first run with WWE are covered THIS WEEK on Why it Ended with Robbie E!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2018-10-17:/posts/7048637Wed, 17 Oct 2018 03:28:52 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterBull! Bull! Bull! This week we are joined by someone who not only back in the day rode the Robbie E gravy train to tag team supremacy, but was a high profile member of the early days of NXT, whose sudden release caused many of us to ask "WHY?"...
This week we are joined by someone who not only back in the day rode the Robbie E gravy train to tag team supremacy, but was a high profile member of the early days of NXT, whose sudden release caused many of us to ask "WHY?"

From his early days as Baby Huey, to his last days at NXT, and all points in between, the Bull Dempsey story is a great one with many fun stories and interesting insights into the early days of WWE PC.  Some great Dusty stories, NXT San Jose, and of course the end of his first run with WWE are covered THIS WEEK on Why it Ended with Robbie E!]]>3399truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chavo-guerrero--21884381
It's a fascinating look at an awesome career, this week on Why It Ended with Robbie E!]]>tag:audioboom.com,2018-10-10:/posts/7039847Wed, 10 Oct 2018 05:06:48 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterChavo Guerrero joins us this week on Why It Ended, talking about his upbringing, going to WCW with 15 matches under his belt, Pepe, MIA, going to WWF, and of course Eddy, Los Guerreros, and much more.  We also get into the difference between "Chris...
It's a fascinating look at an awesome career, this week on Why It Ended with Robbie E!]]>5342truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ken-patera--21884383tag:audioboom.com,2018-10-03:/posts/7030745Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:10:39 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week we are joined by an all-time great with an all-time great story. From his beginnings as an Olympian to the first "World's Strongest Man" to breaking in with Flair to an illustrious & infamous WWF career, this episode has it all. Hanging with...4405truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shawn-stasiak--21884400tag:audioboom.com,2018-09-26:/posts/7021348Wed, 26 Sep 2018 04:53:33 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterShawn Stasiak, AKA "Meat" joins us for this episode and does not disappoint.  From his beginnings as a son of a WWWF champion all the way to his days in the dying years of WCW and his last run with the WWF.  We cover "Meat", the video taping incident,...5104truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clips-bonus-content-and-announcement-for-why-it-ended-live-from-starrcast--21884393tag:audioboom.com,2018-09-21:/posts/7016532Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:44:35 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterHere is a fun clip showing all the fun we had at Starrcast and information on how you can listen to the entire show AND support Why It Ended at the same time! Even if you just listen to this, you will laugh and enjoy! Thanks to all of our listeners!383truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/santino-tells-all--21884396tag:audioboom.com,2018-09-19:/posts/7012806Wed, 19 Sep 2018 05:13:11 +0000Corey Ryan Forrester This week on Why It Ended we are joined by the very popular Santino Marella who tells us his story of how he broke into the business, rising up the ranks of OVW, finally breaking in to WWE, and his journey all the way until we find out Why It Ended....3339truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jimmy-korderas--21884382tag:audioboom.com,2018-09-12:/posts/7004119Wed, 12 Sep 2018 04:27:52 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIf you want all the inside info you can handle told in an entertaining way, today's show is for you. Referee Jimmy Korderas joins us to tell us how he broke in, what a ref does, getting knocked out in the ring at Wrestlemania 4, the Angle/Puder...4059truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shannon-moore-the-prince-of-punk-and-founding-member-of-three-count--21884346tag:audioboom.com,2018-09-05:/posts/6996006Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:14:43 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday on Why It Ended we have Shannon Moore, one of the most memorable figures from the closing months of WCW as well as the beginning of WWECW, as WELL as the Attitude era of Smackdown. Hear all about the beginnings of Three Count, The Omega...4475truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/candice-michelle--21884397tag:audioboom.com,2018-08-29:/posts/6986564Wed, 29 Aug 2018 04:30:00 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterDon’t miss this episode w/ former WWE diva and playboy cover girl!!3007truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tugboat-typhoon-shockmaster-and-the-return-of-brutus-beefcake--21884378tag:audioboom.com,2018-08-22:/posts/6980168Wed, 22 Aug 2018 05:55:58 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis week we have the one and only Fred Ottman, known to fans as Tugboat, Typhoon, and infamously as The ShockMaster. Go behind the scenes on "Uncle Fred's" career as well on thoughts on Hogan, Dusty and much more. Of course some hindsight speculation...5637truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brutus-the-barber-beefcake-btfbb--21884399tag:audioboom.com,2018-08-15:/posts/6970818Wed, 15 Aug 2018 03:56:44 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday's episode is a very special one, we have Brutus the Fn Barber Beefcake in the house and it is just about everything you would expect.. and more. Hear Brutus talk about Hogan, his beginnings, the Brutus gimmick, the Barber, Wrestlemania 3, the...3928btfbbtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/koko-b-ware-the-birdman-speaks--21884356tag:audioboom.com,2018-08-08:/posts/6962100Wed, 08 Aug 2018 04:40:17 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThis is truly an unforgettable episode of Why It Ended. WWF Hall of famer Koko B. Ware joins us to tell the story of how it started and why it ended for the "Birdman". In between are fantastic stories involving Hulk Hogan, infamous fight overseas,...5305truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jtg--21884401tag:audioboom.com,2018-08-01:/posts/6953707Wed, 01 Aug 2018 06:07:43 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterTons of talent, charisma, and potential.. so WHY DID IT END? Hear the complete story of the rise of CRYME TYME'S star, and what led to it ending not once, but twice.  Also, JTG comments on the Hulk Hogan situation.. all this and more on this episode...3169truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fka-quebecer-pierre-jean-paul-lafitte-pco--21884360tag:audioboom.com,2018-07-25:/posts/6945083Wed, 25 Jul 2018 06:27:43 +0000Corey Ryan Forrester2018 biggest wrestling comeback of the year seems like a strange fit for Why It Ended, but we go over why it ended for the former Pierre, now infamous as the madman PCO, in WWF, WCW, TNA, and why he decided to comeback in 2018\. We cover it all from...4956truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/air-paris--21884402tag:audioboom.com,2018-07-18:/posts/6936789Wed, 18 Jul 2018 06:00:47 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterBreaking into wrestling in the dying years of WCW as part of "Air Raid" with his partner AJ STYLES, he had a weeks long run before WCW folded and due to circumstance and other reasons, he was never in the public light again. Hear all about how he...3660truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-it-ended-tully-blanchard--21884432tag:audioboom.com,2018-07-11:/posts/6928325Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:00:14 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterTully Blanchard was a crucial, integral part of the Horseman, a huge singles and tag star, had a great run as one of The Brainbusters in WWF, and then,,,, was gone. Find out what happened as Tully tells all: tagging with Gino, Gino's death, leaving...4943truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/francine--21884425tag:audioboom.com,2018-07-04:/posts/6919993Wed, 04 Jul 2018 05:08:56 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterA story that can only take place in the world of professional wrestling. A girl wins a contest, meets Vince, and has her interest sparked which led to being in ECW for almost it's entire run. Hear about her first big bump (think 911), feud with...4107truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vince-russo--21884387tag:audioboom.com,2018-06-27:/posts/6911451Wed, 27 Jun 2018 03:24:47 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterVince Russo as you have never heard him.  Discussing in candor and self-reflection his side...or as he would say "The Truth" about his exits from WWF, WCW, and TNA.  That is not all though as he is one of the most controversial figures of all time and...8866truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ryback-the-big-guy-answers-all--21884410tag:audioboom.com,2018-06-20:/posts/6903209Wed, 20 Jun 2018 04:43:55 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIs he going back? What was the deal with the "Pre Show Stopper" belt? Any harsh feelings against Punk? What is the exception to the law of attraction? How did Cabana podcast affect his career? What is the real story regarding his exit? All this and...6717truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-ellsworth-the-whole-story--21884375tag:audioboom.com,2018-06-13:/posts/6894653Wed, 13 Jun 2018 07:10:55 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterJames Ellsworth tells never heard before stories about his famous unlikely run in the WWE, and also answers questions as to his future! Learn about his humble beginnings, putting Robbie over, punching for Double A, the impact of Jimmy Jacobs on his...3401truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jimmy-jacobs--21884407tag:audioboom.com,2018-06-06:/posts/6885693Wed, 06 Jun 2018 05:42:09 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterJimmy Jacobs tells all! Backstage dealings in WWE, the writing process, the "Roman Thing", the job scared culture of WWE, and of course a blow by blow telling of the infamous incident that saw his time in the WWE end suddenly…and why he was glad it...4534truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marty-jannetty--21884367tag:audioboom.com,2018-05-30:/posts/6876371Wed, 30 May 2018 04:44:03 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterWhy it Ended presents: The Complete History of Marty Jannetty… and we do mean complete! Hear all about breaking in the Central States territory, meeting Shawn Michaels, AWA, forming the Rockers, the real story of their first firing, why Marty thinks...9948truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-simon-gotch--21884385tag:audioboom.com,2018-05-23:/posts/6867668Wed, 23 May 2018 03:52:30 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterA little change up this week, as Simon is still going strong, and he has been with WWE recently, but that doesn't mean you miss out on all the craziness, insight, behind the scenes, behind the curtain stories that you are accustomed to hearing on Why...4842truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-snow-and-a-follow-up-with-justin-credible--21884368tag:audioboom.com,2018-05-16:/posts/6857973Wed, 16 May 2018 07:57:57 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterToday's episode of the podcast everyone is talking about starts with talk of Why It Ended at Starrcast, and what our plans are for our live show.  Then we have a follow up with Justin Credible, updating us on the status of his sobriety, dealing with...4464truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cherry-from-deuce-domino-whereitended-com-bonus-episode--21884389tag:audioboom.com,2018-05-14:/posts/6854242Mon, 14 May 2018 06:25:45 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThanks to our GREAT fans getting us to 500 YOUTUBE subscribers (available at Whereitended.Com) we have released our first Bonus Episode. This is "The Lost Pilot" The Interview with the lovely former WWE Diva Cherry.. and the first time Robbie and Matt...2809truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-matt-morgan--21884374tag:audioboom.com,2018-05-09:/posts/6848257Wed, 09 May 2018 07:49:18 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThe wrestling business didn't leave him, he left the business.. happily and without reservation. Find out the WHOLE story on Matt Morgan from beginning to end with the most back stage insight and peeks behind the curtain yet! His first in ring...4614truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-mike-knox-hassan-returns--21884384tag:audioboom.com,2018-05-02:/posts/6837236Wed, 02 May 2018 07:42:03 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterAdd another to the list of great storytellers in the world of wrestling: Mike Knox. Join Robbie and Matt as Mike keeps us in stitches talking about his early days with John Cena, his ECW run, and his take on why it ended. Plus! THE RETURN OF MUHAMMAD...4734truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-d-lo-brown--21884408tag:audioboom.com,2018-04-25:/posts/6826520Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:10:18 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterD'Lo Brown joins us this week on WHY IT ENDED, and no topics are off limits. We talk about The Gangstas, New Jack, race angles, The Rock, Cornette, Russo, his run as double champion, Ron Simmons, the Nation of Domination and of course Droz. Find out...3813truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-justin-credible--21884409tag:audioboom.com,2018-04-18:/posts/6814889Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:34:21 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterOur most memorable, most real, and most honest episode yet. Join PJ Polaco AKA Justin Credible as he takes Robbie and Matt down the path of his career with some never before heard stories, and some of the most revealing opinions, observations, and...5134truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-zach-gowen--21884390tag:audioboom.com,2018-04-11:/posts/6792837Wed, 11 Apr 2018 07:06:55 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterThe wild stories keep coming and coming on Why It Ended. This week hear the never before heard story of Why It Ended for Zach Gowen. Signed to the WWE at age 19 and 9 months after his first match, it is a classic tale of "too much, too soon", with...3496truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-buff-bagwell--21884386tag:audioboom.com,2018-04-04:/posts/6773417Wed, 04 Apr 2018 05:53:17 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterAnd now for something a little different.. Our guest is Marcus Alexander "BUFF" Bagwell.  Of course we will get into the Raw match in Tacoma, and press our friend Buff on the Jim Ross "Mom story", we also will talk about a missed opportunity to turn...3425truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-wildcat-chris-harris-aka-braden-walker--21884403tag:audioboom.com,2018-03-28:/posts/6755849Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterAnother story told that we have always wanted to hear. The story of Chris Harris, a person who many thought was the "Shawn Michaels" of a tag team with Cowboy James Storm. He was a blue chipper, someone scouted and signed to the WWE to be a big part...3840truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/muhammad-hassan--21884406tag:audioboom.com,2018-03-21:/posts/6737176Wed, 21 Mar 2018 08:13:33 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterIn his most revealing interview yet, a rare talk with Mark Copani, who portrayed one of the most talked about characters in wrestling history: Muhammad Hassan. Find out what fueled the anger for his character, what Pat Patterson wrote for him in his...3452truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/glacier--21884395tag:audioboom.com,2018-03-14:/posts/6722871Wed, 14 Mar 2018 08:21:20 +0000Corey Ryan ForresterWe all remember when blood ran cold, didn't we? Find all about Ray "Glacier" Lloyd and why it ended, how it began, and learn a ton of things about the Monday night war era WCW in the process! Find out what the original plan was for "Blood Runs Cold",...2673truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-robbie-e-is-coming-soon--21884404tag:audioboom.com,2018-03-05:/posts/6707534Mon, 05 Mar 2018 23:07:50 +0000Corey Ryan Forrester38falsefull