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Celebrate Wrestling - McGuire on Wrestling

Mike McGuire
WWE
AEW
Wrestlemania
John Cena
Hulk Hogan
Pro Wrestling
Wrestling
CM Punk
Wrestlemania 41
Cody Rhodes
WCW
Gunther
Dave Meltzer
Professional Wrestling
Bret Hart
Sami Zayn
Drew Mcintyre
Shawn Michaels
TNA Wrestling
Becky Lynch

Radio host and Pro Wrestling Commentator Mike McGuire brings you the week in Pro Wrestling, focusing mostly on North America, but with some international mixed in as well. Listen for weekly commentary, interviews and insight from industry insiders! Plus, subscribe to the podcast feed for other free weekly programming - always free, and ALWAYS about wrestling!

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Recent Guests

Mike Santana
TNA Wrestling World Champion; interview guest
TNA Wrestling
Episode: Exclusive: TNA World Champion Mike Santana on His Past, Present and Future! WWE NOC/AEW Forbidden Door Previews, Dave Meltzer and More!
Blaine Vandegrin
Celebrate Wrestling member
Celebrate Wrestling
Episode: The Alternate Commentary Table Ep 141 - Dadi for Daddy's Day (LIVE at Dungeon Wrestling!)
Bret Hemanhart
On-site co-host/guest analyst
Celebrate Wrestling
Episode: McGuire on Wrestling 160: Mask v. Mask, MOTY? WWE Clash in Italy Yay!/Boo!, Dave Meltzer and More!
Stefan Bennett
Host of Legends and Champions segment; contributor
Celebrate Wrestling
Episode: MoW 158: Did Rousey/Carano Deliver? What it Means for Wrestling, AEW Double or Nothing Preview, Cena Classic, Beyond The Mat and More!
EC3 (Ethan Carter III)
Professional wrestler featured in an extended interview
CWE / various promotions
Episode: MoW 157: GUEST: EC3 Preview, WWE BackLash "Yay!/Boo!", Meltzer on Ted Turner, AEW Title and More!
Chad Daniels
Independent wrestler featured in CWV Canadian Wrestling's Elite
CWV Canadian Wrestling's Elite
Episode: MoW Indy Spotlight: "Chizzled" Chad Daniels
Jamie Ouellette
Welcome to the Alternate Commentary Table, guest from Dungeon Wrestling
Dungeon Wrestling
Episode: The ACT Ep. 134 - The Week After WrestleMania 42
Tamara Corollis
Tamara, Demetri's wife, joining the roundtable
Celebrate Wrestling panelist
Episode: MoW 154: WrestleMania 42 Full Recap, Reactions Roundtable!
David Sahadi
TV producer and director known for WWF/WWE packages and promos
WWF/WWE
Episode: The Emotion of Wrestling: WWE, TNA Producer, David Sahadi w.Mike McGuire

Hosts

Mike McGuire
Host of Celebrate Wrestling podcast network shows; long-running commentator and interviewer with a focus on wrestling business and storytelling.
Stefan Bennett
Host and commentator with roles in Legends and Champions segment; contributes historical and international perspectives on wrestling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • MoW

    One of the few wrestling podcasts I listen to. Informative, entertaining and bite sized. The recent Leo Burke pod was great. Also kudos to the ACT. They keep me laughing whenever I listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ja_113
    Canada2 years ago
  • Best damn Wrestling Show Today

    Simply the best! Some might say the Dadi of wrestling podcasts. The boys at the ACT are my hi-light every week. Those two fine gents are the megastars in the industry! GWO4Life

    Keep it up MOW! Love it and I don’t miss a show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toews monster
    Canada3 years ago
  • ex SNME Listener

    I really enjoy Mike's new podcast. He stays positive and always entertains.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jopers
    United States3 years ago
  • Its good stuff

    Podcast Addict
    smith
    3 years ago
  • Magnificent McGuire

    Not sure there is a smoother voice I have ever heard! Love the show! I’ve known Mike for years! Great guy and a helluva voice! If you are a big wrestling fan, do yourself and give this a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheRealHDA
    Canada3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, insider wrestling analysis with solid guest lineups.
High-energy, fan-friendly banter with behind-the-scenes context.
Strong nostalgia/heritage angle balanced with business and media insights.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#36
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Apple Podcasts
#236
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Apple Podcasts
#168
Australia/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#221
Germany/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#89
Japan/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#128
Sweden/Sports/Wrestling

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

McGuire on Wrestling 164 - WWE Night of Champions, Packed PPV Weekend, Joe Doering and More
Q: What are your initial reactions to Sami Zayn's title win?
The hosts express a mix of surprise and joy, noting Sami's long journey and fan support, and discuss where the storyline goes from here with potential threats like Brock Lesnar and the imagined matchups toward SummerSlam.
McGuire on Wrestling 166: PunkaMania? Omega/Ospreay, Rhea Update, Meltzer and More!
Q: If MJF is injured, is All In at risk and what happens to the title picture?
MJF's injury status creates uncertainty for All In; promotions would pivot to keep the title scene compelling, potentially using multi-man scenarios or reshuffling opponents.
McGuire on Wrestling 166: PunkaMania? Omega/Ospreay, Rhea Update, Meltzer and More!
Q: What was the point of the King of the Ring if the title shot would be there later?
The point was to push him as a superstar and create a long-term chase, signaling that the title would come but not rush the moment so as to maximize the payoff.
Exclusive: TNA World Champion Mike Santana on His Past, Present and Future! WWE NOC/AEW Forbidden Door Previews, Dave Meltzer and More!
Q: What attracted you to professional wrestling in your youth, and who influenced your persona the most?
Santana describes Bret Hart's authenticity and the Hart family legacy as a major influence, explaining how he aimed to emulate Bret's honesty and core values to stay true to himself.
McGuire on Wrestling 162: Danhausen x Knicks is Wrestling's Greatest Crossover, Rhea Ripley Injury News, Meltzer on McMahon/Grant Case, More!
Q: Dave Meltzer, in the history of pro wrestling crossovers, where does the Knicks-Danhausen collaboration rank in terms of impact and visibility?
Meltzer describes it as among the most successful crossovers, largely due to the Knicks' profile and Danhausen's character alignment, plus external media amplification through ESPN that amplified the moment beyond wrestling fans.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Celebrate Wrestling

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Fans of North American pro wrestling who enjoy insider analysis and candid interviews likely tune in. The show centers on weekly wrestling and business news, cross-promotions between WWE and AEW, and industry insider perspectives, often featuring long-form conversations with wrestlers, commentators, and analysts. A standout throughline is thoughtful, sometimes blunt discussion of pay, contracts, and the evolving media landscape, paired with nostalgia and storytelling from the Attitude Era to today. The format blends roundtable banter with in-depth interviews, providing both entertainment and practical takeaways for aspiring guests or sponsors aiming to reach wrestling enthusiasts who value expertise, transparency, and access to industry dyn... more

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Recent guests on Celebrate Wrestling include:

1. Mike Santana
2. Blaine Vandegrin
3. Bret Hemanhart
4. Stefan Bennett
5. EC3 (Ethan Carter III)
6. Chad Daniels
7. Jamie Ouellette
8. Tamara Corollis

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