Max Wrestling Podcast

Mike interviews the former head of Sunday Segue and current host of Dadcast With The Mandem on BCfm Radio, Kinny Killa. One of the key people that encouraged Max Wrestling into fruition, and a former (and first ever) 2x Knowledge Champion and Iron Bank 2019 winner.

It's just Dazzy and The Butcher this week as we react to the mass releases this week from WWE including EC3, Drake Maverick, Gallows and Anderson, Sarah Logan and Rusev. Meanwhile, Butcher sets a record straight and we also wonder why Seth Rollins is back in the World title picture before delving into this week's Wednesday Night War featuring the stunning debut of Kassion (Killer) Kross!

As Mike Larkin takes a well-earned break, Travis “The Walker” Anderson joins us to discuss the aftermath of last week’s PromoMania special and we review a surprisingly good WrestleMania 36 as well as Wednesday night’s action from NXT and AEW.

On the weekend of what should have been a stacked WrestleMania - now pre-taped at the WWE Performance Center - we discuss the late drop-outs and changes to the two-day event affected by Covid-19. But while WrestleMania has its problems, we provide our biggest ever episode with 4 huge attractions: Moses Marquez defends the Knowledge Championship against The Phoenix, Mike Larkin battles The Shape, The Demoness challenges Travis "The Walker" Anderson for the Promo Championship and after 6 month private feud, The Kingpin and The Butcher finally settle their differences on the one year anniversary of their last bout.

With one week to go before our PromoMania V special, there's still plenty to discuss despite the lockdown procedures on this week's wrestling. Braun Strowman and Ken Shamrock both put their Twitters in their mouths, Roman and Goldberg make their match official, Bayley finally has a WrestleMania match, NXT provide plenty of action and a first look at Killer Kross, and Chris Jericho confronts "Broken" Matt Hardy on Dynamite. PLUS Robert Davis has a surprise message for Travis Anderson...

It's a jam-packed episode to ease your isolation. As we celebrate 5 years of the show, we discuss WWE and AEW going ahead in empty arenas, The Phoenix and Mike Larkin take on Moses Marquez and Travis "The Walker" Anderson in classic tag team trivia, Travis reacts to The Demoness winning a shot at his Promo Title, "The Kingpin" Emir Costello explains why he shocked us all by calling out The Butcher and Mike makes a startling announcement. Is that enough? A new Championship is also announced.

In part one of our 2-week 5th Anniversary, we discuss the impact coronavirus is beginning to have on wrestling as well as the past week on Raw, NXT and Dynamite and the aftermath of Elimination Chamber. Plus The Demoness battles Cypher for the opportunity to challenge Promo Champion Travis "The Walker" Anderson at PromoMania V.

To celebrate Max Wrestling's 5th Anniversary, Mike Larkin interviews the man that started it all. The creator, editor, producer and host of Max Wrestling and all its associated products, "The Captain" talks the history of the show, how it became a podcast, how Evan Makeba, The Butcher and Mike became part of the show, the changes over the years, the relationships built and the future.

Travis "The Walker" Anderson joins us again to review AEW's successful PPV - Revolution, which culminated in a new World Champion, plus we stay as positive as possible after a controversial week in WWE, salvaged by a very favourable Raw, complete with Elimination Chamber predictions.

The current Promo Champion Travis Anderson makes his return to predict AEW Revolution with us. We also discuss the the past week on Smackdown, Raw and NXT while boycotting another WWE Blood Money special.

In the aftermath of Takeover: Portland, we discuss the rumoured Hall of Fame inductions of British Bulldog, Jushin Thunder Liger, The Bella Twins and JBL, the WrestleMania UK debate, social media snowflakes, the speed bump of another Saudi Arabia show and the potential of AJ Styles vs. The Undertaker

As Mike fires a promo back at "The Shape", The Butcher responds to a challenge from Knowledge Champ, Moses Marquez. Meanwhile, we predict NXT Takeover: Portland and this past week's action including Shayna Baszler attacking Becky Lynch and Jeff Cobb making his AEW debut.

"The Shape" responds to Mike Larkin accepting his challenge as we discuss the past week of WWE and NXT vs. AEW. As we discuss Cody Rhodes receiving 10 lashes on Dynamite and several production botches on Raw, Charlotte, Kacy Catanzaro and Velveteen Dream return to NXT. Plus how the Road to WrestleMania is shaping up for Drew McIntyre, Ricochet, Becky Lynch and more!

#255: Rated R For Return - One week after Promo Rumble 5, it's time for all the results from our 3 promo bouts before we react to a most triumphant Royal Rumble including the heartstopping return of Edge and victory for Drew McIntyre! PLUS why people keep getting attacked in NXT's parking lot and more feuds take shape in AEW.

It's finally time for Promo Champion Travis "The Walker" Anderson and Knowledge Champion The Phoenix to defend their titles for the first time! Moses Marquez appears via satellite to challenge both Champions. In the meantime, we also predict this Sunday's Royal Rumble and Tedd P Dinero steps up to Corey Coulter. We also give some quick attention to this past week's Dynamite, NXT and Impact, Enzo Amore turning down a fight with Tama Tonga and more on the Tessa Blanchard controversy.

On our last stop before next week's Podcast Promo Rumble 5, we're joined by Travis "The Walker" Anderson to discuss the rollercoaster weekend of Tessa Blanchard making history AND headlines, Dazzy actually enjoyed an Impact PPV, Brian Cage's future, will Adam Page or Kenny Omega turn heel? R-Truth does the unthinkable and makes Brock Lesnar laugh, Seth Rollins gets even more cringey, John Morrison's return to TV and Cody Rhodes delivers yet another explosive promo.

After a week off, Mike is back to reflect on losing both his Championships as we prepare for the next special. We also discuss everything from John Morrison's passive return to TV, Brock Lesnar entering the Royal Rumble as Champion, Naito claiming double gold at Wrestle Kingdom, Io Shirai's future, Jon Moxley swerving Chris Jericho and much more! After this, head over to YouTube.com/maxwrestling to find an official first promo from Corey Leshawn Coulter...

Both new Champions The Phoenix and The Walker drop by to discuss their victories as well as the continuation of poor writing on Smackdown and Raw, including the controversial wedding segment which saw the return of Liv Morgan that didn't quite meet anyone's expectations. Plus AEW hit the reset button with the New Year's Day episode of Dynamite.

It's our 250th episode and last of the year! So it's time to award the best and worst of 2019 in all of wrestling with the 3rd annual Maxies, plus the result of last week's Promo Title bout between Mike Larkin and Travis "The Walker" Anderson, and The Phoenix returns to take on Mike for the Knowledge Championship one last time. This one is unmissable!

In our traditional Star Wars themed episode to celebrate the latest release, The Walker gets his rematch with Mike Larkin for the Promo Championship! Meanwhile, Killer Kross is finally free of Impact Wrestling and we review TLC, including Daniel Bryan's makeover, Kairi Sane's controversial injury, plus triumph for Rhea Ripley on NXT and more!