Let's Talk Wrestling (on MMA Ratings)
By MMA Ratings Podcast Network
MMA Ratings writer Raphael Garcia discusses all things wrestling from a topical standpoint.
Let's Talk Wrestling (on MMA Ratings)Jun 13, 2020
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Brian Kendrick, AEW, Shane McMahon, Royal Rumble Fallout (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 109)
Raphael is back and ready to talk about all the news from across professional wrestling, including Brian Kendrick's comments, AEW’s response, Shane McMahon, the fallout from the Royal Rumble, and much more.
Feb 04, 202238:54
Royal Rumble 2022 Preview & Predictions, Ronda Rousey, Danhausen (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 108)
Raphael is back and ready to preview the 2022 edition of the Royal Rumble. Plus he talks about the potential return of Ronda Rousey to the WWE and DANHAUSEN in AEW.
Jan 28, 202237:22
Jon Moxley’s Return, Mustafa Ali vs WWE, WWE 2k22 (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 106)
Raphael is back for another week of wrestling podcasting, talking about Jon Moxley’s return to AEW Dynamite, the budding battle between Mustafa Ali and the WWE, and the upcoming WWE 2k22 launch.
Jan 21, 202234:19
Royal Rumble Early Thoughts, AEW, News and Opinion (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 105)
Raphael is back to talk about all of the happenings from professional wrestling this week, including his early thoughts on the Royal Rumble, recent events in AEW, and other news stories.
Jan 14, 202234:02
AEW Premiere On TBS, Jade Cargill, Big Swole, WWE Releases (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 104)
Raphael is back, and there’s a lot to talk about at the start of the new year. He discusses AEW’s premiere on TBS, Jade Cargill as champion, the Big Swole debacle, WWE releases, and much more.
Jan 07, 202238:17
WWE NXT WarGames Preview, WWE and AEW Content (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 103)
Raphael is back and there’s a lot to talk about. He previews WWE NXT WarGames, while covering some of the bigger points across the WWE and AEW. He also covers some of the news items from the week.
Dec 04, 202143:15
WWE Survivor Series, WWE Releases, AEW Cowboy Shit Celebration (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 102)
Raphael is back, and there’s a lot to talk about from the week. He previews WWE Survivor Series this upcoming Sunday, going through the entire card, then he looks back on another week of AEW and WWE action and hits the major talking points of the week.
Nov 19, 202138:00
WWE/AEW Friday Night Wars, WOW Foolishness, Wrestling Twitter (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 100)
Raphael is back and there’s a lot to talk about from the week. AEW and WWE went up against one another on Friday with Rampage and SmackDown. WOW continues to do ridiculous ish. Plus, Jacob Fatu versus Alex Hammerstone and the AEW title eliminator tournament.
Oct 18, 202138:00
Tessa Blanchard In WOW, Fallout from WWE Draft, AEW Developments (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 99)
Raphael is back this week to talk about all things professional wrestling, including Tessa Blanchard’s return to wrestling with WOW, the fallout of the WWE Draft, AEW developments, and more.
Oct 11, 202143:06
WWE Draft, NXT 2.0, AEW Developments (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 98)
Raphael is back after yet another hiatus to talk all things professional wrestling, including the WWE Draft, NXT 2.0, AEW developments, and more.
Oct 02, 202139:09
AEW All Out Recap; Bryan Danielson, Ruby Soho, Adam Cole Debuts (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 97)
Raphael is in Chicago to talk about attending AEW All Out, looking back at the greatness of this show and recapping all of the big debuts.
Sep 06, 202138:55
AEW All Out Preview, Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, Brock Lesnar (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 96)
Raphael is back to give his preview of AEW All Out, while also hitting on important topics involving WWE, including Becky Lynch, Brock Lesnar, Bianca Belair, and more.
Aug 30, 202143:42
CM Punk In AEW, SummerSlam, NXT TakeOver 36 Preview (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 95)
Raphael is back for a big show, as he talks about the return of CM Punk at AEW Rampage and breaks down SummerSlam and NXT TakeOver 36.
Aug 21, 202137:17
Christian Cage Beats Kenny Omega, WWE, TripleMania (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 94)
Raphael is back for another show to talk about the big premiere episode of AEW Rampage where Christian Cage defeated Kenny Omega. Plus, WWE news, including Keith Lee’s health reveal, and much more.
Aug 14, 202138:50
WWE Cuts 13 From NXT, AEW Continues To Soar (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 93)
Raphael is back to talk about the highs of All Elite Wrestling and the lows of WWE, including the recent round of roster cuts, free-agent movement, and much more.
Aug 07, 202135:05
AEW Fyter Fest Night 1, Finn Balor's Smackdown Return, WWE MITB (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 92)
Raphael is back to preview WWE Money in the Bank, look back at night one of AEW Fyter Fest, and talk about WWE welcoming fans back to SmackDown, which included Finn Balor’s return to the main roster.
Jul 17, 202140:30
Malakai Black, AEW Road Rager, WWE News (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 90)
Raphael is back to talk about the AEW Road Rager, including the debut of Malakai Black; WWE News, such as Bayley’s injury and the resulting callups; and more from the week that was in pro wrestling.
Jul 12, 202138:24
The New Day As WWE’s Top Tag Team, NXT Breakout Tournament, AEW (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 89)
Raphael is back to talk about The New Day being ranked as the top team in the WWE, the return of the NXT Breakout Tournament, and AEW’s consistent push to be the best wrestling program on TV.
Jul 01, 202136:46
Andrade Joins AEW, WWE Roster Cuts, WWE SummerSlam In Las Vegas (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 88)
Raphael is back this week to talk about news and rumors from across the professional wrestling world, including Andrade joining All Elite Wrestling, WWE doing yet another round of roster cuts, and more.
Jun 06, 202143:45
WWE & New Japan Partnership Rumors, AEW Double or Nothing Preview (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 87)
Raphael is back this week to talk about news and rumors from across the professional wrestling world, including the leaked story of a potential partnership between WWE and New Japan. Plus, he previews AEW Double or Nothing.
May 29, 202136:26
Velveteen Dream Fired, WWE Cuts, AEW News (Let’s Talk Wrestling Podcast: Episode 86)
After more than a month away, Raphael is back and is talking about Velveteen Dream’s release, another round of WWE roster cuts, AEW getting additional television time and moving to TBS, plus much more news in the industry.
May 21, 202140:06
WrestleMania Season, Will Ospreay Wins IWGP Title (Let’s Talk Wrestling Podcast: Episode 85)
Raphael is back and looks ahead to WrestleMania week which kicks off Monday. Plus he looks at Will Ospreay’s big win over Kota Ibushi to become the IWGP World Heavyweight champion.
Apr 05, 202149:45
Thunder Rosa vs Britt Baker, Women’s Wrestling, WWE, Super J Cup (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 84)
Raphael is back and talks about the excellent Thunder Rosa vs Britt Baker main event from Wednesday, the current state of women’s wrestling, WWE, and the New Japan Super J Cup.
Mar 20, 202135:59
AEW Revolution Review, Maki Itoh, Christian Cage, Ethan Page (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 83)
Raphael reviews all of the action from AEW Revolution -- from the Buy-In through the main event -- with thoughts on all the surprises and matches.
Mar 09, 202130:29
Bobby Lashley, NXT, WWE, AEW, Paul Wight (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 82)
Raphael is back to talk about Bobby Lashley finally getting the main event moment that he deserves, the success of NXT lately, AEW content, and much more.
Feb 28, 202138:12
NXT TakeOver Vengeance Day, AEW Killing it, WWE (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 81)
Raphael is back to talk about all things wrestling, including a preview of NXT TakeOver Vengeance Day, AEW welcoming KENTA of New Japan, WWE, and more.
Feb 13, 202136:50
Wrestle Kingdom 15, NXT Near Year’s Evil, AEW New Year’s Smash (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 80)
Raphael is back to talk about all of the great wrestling action from the week, including Wrestle Kingdom 15, NXT New Year’s Evil, AEW New Year’s Smash, and much more.
Jan 09, 202145:50
WWE TLC Preview, WWE, NXT, AEW Content Thoughts (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 79)
Raphael is back to give a preview of the upcoming WWE TLC PPV, talk about the USA Network being pissed at WWE, and look at some wrestling content from this week to share his thoughts on.
Dec 19, 202044:02
Sting is AEW, NXT WarGames Preview, WWE (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 78)
Raphael is back and he’s talking about Sting’s major return, Kenny Omega winning the AEW title and running to IMPACT, the NXT WarGames Preview, and more.
Dec 05, 202039:01
WWE Survivor Series 2020 Review, Undertaker Farewell (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 77)
Raphael is back and reviewing WWE Survivor Series along with Undertaker’s farewell from the PPV on Sunday.
Nov 23, 202026:59
Zelina Vega Released, Chelsea Green Debut, AEW (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 76)
Raphael is back to talk about a crazy few days in pro wrestling, including the release of Zelina Vega, Chelsea Green’s debut and injury, the fallout of AEW Full Gear, and another week of AEW Dynamite.
Nov 15, 202027:39
AEW Full Gear preview, Walter vs Ilja Dragunov, WWE Content (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 75)
Raphael is back to preview the upcoming AEW Full Gear card and talk about the crazy match between Ilja Dragunov and Walter on WWE NXT UK.
Nov 07, 202037:16
WWE Hell in a Cell Preview, NXT Halloween Havoc Preview, AEW (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 74)
Raphael is back to talk about the upcoming Hell in a Cell, look ahead to Halloween Havoc, and chat about AEW as well.
Oct 24, 202034:11
G1 Climax, WWE Draft Fallout, AEW, PWI 100 (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 73)
Raphael is back to talk about the fallout from the WWE Draft, G1 Climax nearing the end, and this week's AEW content.
Oct 17, 202044:15
NXT TakeOver preview, WWE Clash of Champions review, G1 Climax (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 72)
Raphael is back to review the big moments from WWE Clash of Champions, talk more about NJPW G1 Climax action, and discuss everything else going on across professional wrestling.
Oct 04, 202033:27
WWE Clash of Champions Preview, G1 Climax, AEW (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 71)
Raphael is back to preview WWE Clash of Champions, review the recent night of NJPW G1 Climax action, and talk about another night of WWE and AEW action.
Sep 26, 202040:39
G1 Climax Opening Night, Great AEW Content, WWE (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 70)
Raphael discusses the opening night of everyone’s favorite annual tournament, the G1 Climax, as well as another great week of AEW content and the hits and misses from the world of WWE.
Sep 20, 202037:52
AEW All Out Thoughts, WWE, NXT (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 69)
Raphael recaps all of the action from wrestling this week, including Finn Balor winning the NXT title, Bayley destroying Sasha Banks, and Roman Reigns' new character. Plus, he explains why he didn’t like AEW All Out.
Sep 12, 202040:01
AEW All Out Preview, WWE Payback, NXT (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 68)
Raphael is back to preview AEW All Out and talk about this week’s action in professional wrestling.
Sep 04, 202038:49
Roman Reigns is back, AEW fans, SummerSlam, Keith Lee, PWI 500 (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 67)
Raphael is back to talk about the return of Roman Reigns at SummerSlam, AEW bringing fans back to Dynamite, and much more.
Aug 28, 202037:09
WWE ThunderDome, Velveteen Dream, NXT, AEW Welcomes Back Fans (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 66)
Raphael is back to finally talk professional wrestling once again. Today’s show looks at WWE ThunderDome, previews SummerSlam and NXT TakeOver XXX, talks Velveteen Dream, and discusses AEW content.
Aug 20, 202036:46
WWE, The Golden Role Models, AEW, Eddie Kingston Gets Signed (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 65)
Raphael is back once again to talk about everything going on in pro wrestling, such as Sasha Banks winning the Raw Women’s title, WWE earnings call, Eddie Kingston getting signed to AEW and Bray Wyatt attacking Alexa Bliss.
Aug 01, 202030:52
WWE, NXT, AEW, Eddie Kingston (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 64)
Raphael is back to talk about another week of professional wrestling action, including all the high points from WWE, NXT and AEW.
Jul 24, 202037:49
Keith Lee As NXT Champion, AEW, NJPW Dominion (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 63)
Raphael is back to talk about another week of pro wrestling action. Keith Lee is a double champ in NXT, Sasha Banks is a major draw. AEW continues to offer some great alternative programing and NJPW action.
Jul 13, 202032:43
NXT Great American Bash, AEW Fyter Fest, New Japan (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 62)
Raphael is finally back to talk about professional wrestling. This week he talks about NXT Great American Bash, AEW Fyter Fest, New Japan Cup action, and much more.
Jul 03, 202034:54
WWE Backlash Preview, Bruce Pritchard Takes Over, AEW (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 61)
Raphael talks about the creative change in WWE, previews Sunday’s WWE Backlash, and discusses this past week of AEW content.
Jun 13, 202037:04
WWE, Matt Riddle, AEW, Double or Nothing (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 60)
Raphael takes a look back at a week’s worth of action from WWE and AEW.
May 30, 202037:23
Shad Gaspard’s Passing, AEW Double or Nothing Preview (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 59)
Raphael talks about Shad Gaspard's passing, previews AEW Double or Nothing, and talks about WWE and NWA content.
May 22, 202043:52
Becky Lynch, Money in the Bank, AEW, Mike Tyson (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 58)
Raphael looks back at this week in wrestling to talk about Money in the Bank, Becky Lynch, AEW, and much more.
May 16, 202034:30
WWE Money in the Bank Preview, The Revolt, ACH, WWE, AEW (Let’s Talk Wrestling: Episode 57)
Raphael has a lot to cover this week, including a preview of WWE Money in the Bank, looking back at The Revolt on Talk is Jericho, a discussion of ACH’s post-WWE comments, and more!
May 10, 202042:55