Over The Barricade Podcast

Lee Brando and Ryon take a look at the news (and fallout) of WWE's release of Emma, Darren Young, and Summer Rae, including the backlash at a controversial tweet from recently debuted NXT talent, Lio Rush. Also, the guys break down this weekend's cards for NJPW Power Struggle and IMPACT's Bound For Glory.

Lee Brando and Ryon discuss the current Kenny Omega Twitter feud, along with the battle for San Antonio between Ring of Honor and WWE on November 17th. The guys also look back on Lee's trip to The Sanctuary on October 20th, plus a review of TLC and some notes and news from around the world (literally) of pro wrestling.

Lee Brando and Ryon preview the upcoming TLC PPV, including a look at each match on the card (and a few surprises!). Also, the guys discuss the wave of WWE talent missing from TV, Matt/Reby Hardy Twitter drama, and a look at the ROH title lineage.

Lee Brando and Ryon look back on a busy week of wrestling, including the firing of Jimmy Jacobs by WWE, the reported walk-out by Neville, and the matches and fallout from Hell in a Cell. Plus, Lee breaks down his night at Virginia's Classic Pro Wrestling last week, a show that included Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, and JJ Dillon.

In a condensed episode, Lee Brando and Ryon look back at last Friday's ACW show in Denton, MD, including the aftermath of Brando's match. The guys also discuss WWE bringing back WarGames for the next NXT TakeOver show, the impact of Lance Russell, and a rapid-fire preview of Sunday's Hell in a Cell show.

Lee Brando and Ryon break down the Bullet Club invasion of RAW and the current legal "dispute" between the Young Bucks and WWE. Also, the guys take a quick look at the No Mercy results, the fallout on RAW and Smackdown Live, and even get into a discussion about the possible fall of network TV to the streaming services. Oh, and there's a mention of Jai Alai.

Lee Brando and Ryon are joined this week by ring announcer "Big Mike," Michael Scott! Big Mike talks about his early days growing up in Georgia and watching wrestling, his break into the wrestling industry, and moving to the mid-Atlantic region, plus some hilarious stories from his years in the business. Afterwards, Lee and Ryon discuss Bobby Heenan and his impact, and they take a look at the upcoming Death Before Dishonor main event and WWE No Mercy.

Lee Brando and Ryon take a look at a packed week in WWE, including "Sin City Smackdown" and the final of the Mae Young Classic. The guys take a hard look at why Dolph Ziggler's new gimmick isn't clicking and how the WWE should handle future tournaments on the Network. They also discuss if the Vince McMahon segment (and subsequent bleeding) was handled well.

It's a new format! Lee Brando and Ryon try a change in style while breaking down the recent Battle of Los Angeles event for PWG, latest NXT signing Donovan Dijak, and the troubles of GFW. The guys also discuss Sexy Star / Rosemary controversy from Triplemania and the recent use of ROH talent in NXT.

Lee Brando calls in, live via satellite, and joins Ryon to break down the news of the week, including the PWI 500 list for 2017, an update on Ric Flair, and the John Cena / Roman Reigns promo that has the wrestling community buzzing. The guys also look back on Summerslam, the McGregor/Mayweather fight, and the Jon Jones situation ahead of a possible match-up with Brock Lesnar.

Lee Brando and Ryon continue down the road in Death Valley by taking a look back at the Undertaker's PPV matches, this time from Survivor Series 1992 through Summerslam 1993. This episode includes the debut of the Casket Match and the now infamous WrestleMania IX match.

Lee Brando and Ryon conquer a busy week and look back on the Final of this year's G1 Climax, plus Ryon recaps his trip to Washington D.C. to attend Ringside with Jim Ross and meeting Good Ol' JR. Plus, the guys discuss Ric Flair's health issues and his impact in the mainstream. Finally, they break down WWE's recent decisions and preview this year's Summerslam.

Lee Brando and Ryon continue their journey through the illustrious career of the Undertaker by watching the Phenom's first WWF Championship defense against Hulk Hogan, WrestleMania VIII match against Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and SummerSlam match against Kamala at Wembley Stadium.

Lee Brando and Ryon recap last Friday's ACW Returns to Denton show (July 28), including a surprise appearance by the Deadliest Catch! Also, the guys break down the upcoming 30 For 30 documentary about Ric Flair, Jon Jones calling out Brock Lesnar, and the "disappointing" numbers for the WWE Network.

Lee Brando and Ryon look back on possibly the worst WWE PPV of 2017 to-date with a recap of Battleground, plus a look at how WWE moves forward from here. The guys also talk about the returns of two legends, preview the Nakamura/Cena match for next week, and try to dissect the US Title situation with the finish of the match changing during the match itself.

Lee Brando and Ryon take a look at the evolving and developing story of Paige and Alberto El Patron, Brock Lesnar's future in MMA, and John Cena's future in WWE. The guys also break down the Kurt Angle reveal about Jason Jordan, plus a preview of the upcoming Battleground PPV, including the Punjabi Prison Match between Jinder Mahal and Randy Orton.

Lee Brando and Ryon take a look back at Night 2 of New Japan Pro Wrestling's G1 Special in USA event that aired on July 7th, including the crowning of the inaugural IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion. Also, the guys talk about the Austin Aries release, review the highlights of WWE's Great Balls of Fire PPV, and AJ Styles winning the WWE United States Championship at a live event at Madison Square Garden.

This week, Lee Brando and Ryon discuss Night 1 of the G1 Special in the USA, including a recap of the first round matches and the IWGP Heavyweight Championship match between Okada and Cody. Also, the guys offer predictions for the upcoming Great Balls of Fire PPV, discuss the return of John Cena (and its implications), and dive deep into a debate on who is the greatest purely homegrown talent in WWE history: John Cena or The Rock?

In a week devoid of WWE pay-per-view events to preview or review, Lee Brando and Ryon discuss the weekend's Rampage Pro Wrestling show, Cody (Rhodes) winning the ROH World Championship, and the advantages of the current working relationship between Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling. The guys also take a look back at the week's WWE programming, including the possible shuffling of their future plans regarding Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, and the WWE Universal Championship.

Lee Brando and Ryon take a look at this past Sunday's Money in the Bank event, including the progression of the Carmella/James Ellsworth storyline. Also, the guys reminisce on past pay-per-views, including a look at some great PPV posters.