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Celebrate Wrestling - McGuire on Wrestling

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

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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Breaking news! The Greeks watched SmackDown!

With the wonky scheduling of WWE the last few weeks, they get a pass, but do they GIVE a pass to what they saw this week?

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This week, join host Stefan Bennett with Mike McGuire as they take a brief glimpse at the life and career of one of wrestling's most believable stars.  Whether "Flyin" early in his career or epitomizing a "Loose Cannon" in front of and behind the cur... more

In a story that broke early in the weekend, the lawsuit between WWE Shareholders and Vince McMahon and TKO executives has been dropped.  While not a criminal trial, the implications of the trial being dropped are still being learned.  How much money ... more

The Greeks are back together with a fresh take on the week in wrestling from the FAN point of view. This week on the gWo Hitlist:

- AAA's Mask v. Mask lived up to the hype

- Cody's doing his job

- What's next for Gunther

- Who's stuck in the "Wre... more

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Recent Guests

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!
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!
Raj Dhesi
Former WWE Champion, also known as Jinder Mahal
WWE (former) / Personal branding venture
Episode: MoW 156: GUEST: Jinder Mahal on his Future, Are The New Day REALLY Done with WWE? 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!
Dave Meltzer
Wrestling Observer columnist and analyst
Wrestling Observer
Episode: MOW 153: AEW Dynasty Review/Feedback, Meltzer, WrestleMania Preview and More!
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
Speedball Mike Bailey
AEW wrestler, part of the AEW Trios champions
All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
Episode: "Speedball" Mike Bailey Joins Special Tuesday Bonus McGuire on Wrestling 152!

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

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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.

Chart Rankings

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

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#93
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Apple Podcasts
#194
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#192
Australia/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#245
Germany/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#90
Japan/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#99
Ireland/Sports/Wrestling

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MoW 155: Aggressive Fans, How Honest is the Hogan Doc, WWE Releases, Darby as Champ and More!
Q: Dave, what stood out most to you about WrestleMania weekend and the surrounding conversations?
The scale of fan engagement, the time constraints on big matches, and the ongoing debate about how much access fans should have to wrestlers, especially around hotels and events, dominated the discussion; plus the roster changes after Mania underscored a broader industry reset.
MOW 151: Jericho Returns to AEW, Guests Galore including David Sahadi, Jinder Mahal, Dave Meltzer and More
Q: What's the latest on Jericho's status with AEW and WWE?
Meltzer and the host discuss the uncertainty around Jericho's contract and the likelihood of him continuing with AEW, with some consideration of WWE options but no definitive resolution.
BONUS: MOW Indy Spotlight: The Double D's
Q: Please introduce yourselves to the audience.
Danny and Derek Diggler introduce themselves as the Double D's, a tag team built from Yo Mama's Favourite Tag Team, and explain their brotherly dynamic and reality-to-character approach.
MoW 146: WWE Elimination Chamber "YAY!/BOO!", Guest: London Lightning, More! (Re-upload)
Q: Why did WWE pivot to including Logan Paul in the Chamber story?
The discussion notes that Paul provides a strong personality to anchor the match, with potential for further storylines and character development.
MoW 146: WWE Elimination Chamber "YAY!/BOO!", Guest: London Lightning, More! (Re-upload)
Q: What were your initial thoughts on Elimination Chamber and how it sets up Mania?
Dave Meltzer shares his view that the event had strong matches but did not feel groundbreaking; the takeaway is that build and predictability can still drive interest and big-ticket matches toward Mania.

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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:

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2. EC3 (Ethan Carter III)
3. Raj Dhesi
4. Chad Daniels
5. Jamie Ouellette
6. Tamara Corollis
7. Dave Meltzer
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