SMARKDOWN BLVD

On this episode Jose & Jermaine welcome back Michelle as a special guest! She returns with her antics and gives her non-wrestling fan female opinion on the topic of the Women's Evolution! This week WWE was celebrating the 5th Anniversary of The Women's Evolution so it was only right that the crew discuss it. In addition, they discuss other topics within the Women's division in the WWE including who they enjoy watching, what WWE can do to utilize female talent better, when did the Evolution really start and that atrocious Karaoke segment! This is the longest show to date on the BLVD. and we invite you to listen on all audio streaming platforms. This is SMARKDOWN BLVD! 

On this episode Jose & Jermaine are celebrating that SMARKDOWN BLVD. has reached 10 episodes! That's right. A close to perfect 10 episodes that started on May 13, 2020 during quarantine. Due to the festive nature of the episode they keep things positive all around bringing back a segment that leaves negativity aside and focuses on positive things they are noticing in the world of Professional wrestling called, The Bright Side of the Ring! In addition, the pair look back on 10 episodes of BLVD., give a look behind the scenes, thank the listeners thoroughly and Jose makes a special announcement. It's a packed show that you don't want to miss! This is SMARKDOWN BLVD. 

On this episode Jose & Jermaine take a dive into how a Professional Wrestling Pay Per View event should be booked from top to bottom. This was a topic that they faintly discussed during previous episodes (A Title By Any Other Name Is Still Just A Belt & Pay Per Issues) and together they finally close out the trilogy this week. And we guarantee that this trilogy is better than that Galactic Trilogy Disney gave during the last couple of years. The duo also bring back the SMARK REEL with Jose presenting a clip that highlights Catch Fetiche. Don't know what that is? Tune in and don't forget to connect with us on instagram @smarkdownblvd to keep the conversation going. This is SMARKDOWN BLVD! 

On this episode Jose and Jermaine discuss the unwritten rules of Vincent Kennedy McMahon. Earlier this week the duo were discussing Undertaker: The Last Ride and mentioned how incredible it was to see Vince be interviewed for the documentary. This got them thinking; Vince is a spellbinding character. So, naturally they discuss how Vince hates sneezing, his need for unheard wrestling rules being enforced, his unique way of getting talent over or not, his legacy and much more. In addition, Jose shares some inside scoop on how SMARKDOWN BLVD has been doing since its first episode and how excited they are for the future. Don't miss the second episode of the week (first time this has ever been done) that gives wrestling and non wrestling fans a special look of the man behind it all, Vince McMahon. This is SMARKDOWN BLVD! 

On this episode Jose and Jermaine discuss WWE Network's exclusive Limited Series, Undertaker: The Last Ride. The duo examine Mark Calaway, the man behind The Undertaker, during the past three years of his iconic career. They explore the idea as to when Undertaker should've retired, how money may have played a role in him taking so long to officially retire, and moments from the documentary that were gripping for a fan of the business to experience. Listen to a special and early episode of the BLVD this week that is dedicated to the legendary career of the Phenom, The Undertaker! 

On this episode the trio of Smarks present to you, The Smark Code of Conduct. Jose, Bimal & Jermaine discuss certain behaviors of fans at shows, the effect chants have at live events, and discuss the difference between North American and Japanese professional wrestling fans. At the end, they discuss how fans should act at live events and if it's even plausible for a certain code to be enforced. And as a treat, listen to the longest outro ever in SMARKDOWN History brought to you in part by Jermaine at work. This is SMARKDOWN BLVD !

On this episode the trio of Smarks do things a little differently. Bimal persuades Jose to drop Kayfabe by inviting his girlfriend, Michelle to discuss professional wrestling on the show. What makes this interesting? Michelle isn’t a fan of professional wrestling. Yes, you read that right. Together they answer Michelle's questions, discuss her frustrations with wrestling, what got her to watch wrestling for a few years and what would make her come back to the product. In the process of all of this, Michelle gets really comfortable to the point where Jose is fearing for his position on the SMARKDOWN BLVD. 

On this episode, the trio of Smarks discuss Pay Per View in the world of Professional Wrestling. They take a deep dive answering questions all wrestling fans are asking themselves about the current landscape of Pay Per View, 'Are there too many? Do you watch all of them? Are they any good? Jose, Jermaine and Bimal answer all of these questions holding nothing back! In addition, Jose surprises his fellow co-hosts with the return of a segment that has Bimal questioning...everything! 

On this episode, the trio of Smarks discuss Championship Belts lacking significance and offer solutions as to how they can be elevated once again in WWE. As a bonus Jose, Jermaine and Bimal leave negativity aside and focus on positive things they are noticing in the world of Professional Wrestling with a new segment they like to call…The Bright Side of the Ring!

On this episode we discuss the problem with overused moves in Professional Wrestling and discover the lack of realism in today's product. Then Jermaine puts Jose and Bimal to the test with trivia that puts their wrestling knowledge on display. What do The Undertaker, Abraham Lincoln and Big Show have in common? Find out only on SMARKDOWN BLVD!