Mat Mania Podcast

*EXPLICIT EPISODE* Mega Ran provides the intro in Japan with Richie Branson, who talks about the comeback from cancer and thoughts on the motherland, meeting Kenny Omega and more. Meanwhile Teek Hall is flanked by Roknowledge and David Valencia, who talk about the IC title chase, final No Mercy predictions, a heel Enzo, who's off the Jinder Train and a dedication to Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.

Follow Rok on twitter at @roknowledge, and David at @neoecks, and the show at @MatManiaPodcast

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Live right before #SDLive, the guys record a special episode at Zia Records in Las Vegas! Thanks to Zia for having us. We talk No Mercy, and a possible replacement for SmackDown's GM, poke holes in the "part time champ" theories, discuss "bad fans," and a lot more! 

AFTER SmackDown was when it got crazy. You might have seen Ran freestyling with The New Day while Kofi twerked on the Strip, good times. 

You can get Mega Ran's albums on vinyl at any ZIA RECORDS location! 

Song by our own Teek Hall. Upcoming Mega Ran tour dates: 

9/20 @ Super Deluxe, Tokyo Japan

9/24 @ TBA, Yokohama, Japan

See you soon!

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Mega Ran returns to the squared circle to talk wrestling, PAX West, Destiny 2, new Netflix movies and more with Teek Hall. Is it Nia Jax's time? What is Vince coming back to do? Also some major shout outs to Brooklyn Brawler, idealshop.us, Wrestling Against Fascism and more. 

Music by PMD and Action Bronson.

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With Ran absent, Teek Hall holds down hosting duties and welcomes Roknowledge back, and comic artist Albert Morales. The guys talk about comic books, movies, and the week that was Summerslam and it's fallout on WWE TV this week. We had some GLORIOUS surprises. Follow our guests at: 

Twitter/IG: @roknowledgeIG @SuperImpactoStudiosTwitter @RoosterStudios2

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Live in Brooklyn, Mega Ran meets with Rob Aurelius, business owner and advocate to Brooklyn Brawler, to talk about Brawler's book, Summerslam thoughts and what makes NYC the greatest city in the world. Catch Rob on all social media at @RobAurelius, simple! 

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Ran, Teek and special guest Aubrey Modium talk Summerslam, giving our final FINAL match picks and break down a WILD week in WWE TV. Also: are fans too smart? Do we know too much? Was it better when we had no idea what would happen? 

And the fellas spend some time focusing on the ridiculous events of the week in Charlottesville. How do we fix this? 

PUT OVER: Carmichael Show, Finn Balor at Rap Shows, Sonic Mania

BREAK IT DOWN: Charlottesville, Alt Right and Alt Left

TURN IT UP: Sunni Colon Shabazz Palaces, Ben Knight

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"Would you let Roman Reigns kick you off a bus?"

The boys are joined by repeat guest Roknowledge, discussing the rowdy fans in Canada, the effects of today's booking decisions, and imagine if Jay Z and Beyonce started their own network. The Bayley hot takes continue, Teek tries to sell the guys on Rick & Morty, and we talk Raw and Smackdown, and possible storylines going into SummerSlam.

Music by Sean Price (RIP), Dan Bull and more. 

catch Rok at @Roknowledge on twitter.

Mega Ran has a few concerts coming up: 

8/11 at Game On Expo, Phoenix Convention Center 9PM

8/18 at Our Wicked Lady, Brooklyn NY 8PM

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Producer/Singer/Host G1ToTheRescue joins us once more to talk SummerSlam matchups, and have some fun with Shield Reunions and who could be a part of it. Also we talk about TV shows and movies we're into right now, and give grades on SmackDown and RAW's TV segments lately and hot takes on the WWE Women's title and Cruiserweight segments.

Music by Thaahum (RIP), The StarCade Boys, and Doc Lesnar. 

Follow the crew at: 

@megaran

@teek_hall

@g1totherescue

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The gang returns with a review of WWE Battleground, and discuss the legacy of the great Mark Henry, who just retired. Ran is upset with Walmart, and we wonder what an USO Penitentiary match would look like. Guest DJ Stude brings some new music and insights on the creative process. 

Music by DJ Stude and Them Starcade Boys.

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Matt Kelly returns, live from the Geekscape Booth at San Diego Comic Con! Ran and Matt chat about what they liked at SDCC, WWE Battleground predictions, women's wrestling, and more. Listen to Matt's podcast Horror Movie Night on the Geekscape Network. 

NOTE - Pardon the distortion, we used a ZOOM recorder live on the floor.

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