Episode 50 - Empire State of Mind

August 09, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

This week, Johnny and Chris discuss the rumors that CM Punk may return to the ring with AEW, the RAW reunion and the state of WWE programming before checking out the latest event from Empire State Wrestling, Western New York’s premiere professional wrestling promotion.

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Episode 49 - WWE, AEW and CM Punk

July 21, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

This week, Matt, Chris and Johnny discuss the news that CM Punk is set to appear at Starrcast III and Colt Cabana ends his podcast. Also, they give their thoughts on AEW’s Fight for the Fallen and WWE’s Extreme Rules 2019.

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Episode 48 - The Chair Shot Heard Around the World

July 06, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

This week, Matt and Johnny discuss the Seth Rollins/Will Ospreay Twitter feud, the return of Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff to WWE creative, and the highlights from AEW’s recent Fyter Fest event, including the chair shot heard around the world.

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Episode 47 - If We Booked It

June 27, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

On this episode, with Matt out on assignment, Johnny and Chris cash in on the Freebird rule and soldier on, discussing the burning pile of sh*t that seems to occupy the WWE’s creative. After expressing their disdain for the E’s newest PPV Stomping Ground, the guys decide to each create their own PPV in which they book a show they think would go over with fans. Listen and decide who booked the better show!

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Episode 46 - James Sayga

June 18, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

On this episode, the Matt and Chris are on location at the Relay for Life in Niagara Falls, NY. While there, they had a chance to sit down with one half of Empire State Wrestling’s tag team champs, James Sayga. Together, they discuss Sayga’s start in professional wrestling, some of his favorite wrestlers, unforgettable matches, favorite finishers and dream matches.

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Episode 45 - Double or Nothing

June 07, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

On this episode, the guys share their thoughts and reactions to Double or Nothing, AEW’s first official pay-per-view as a wrestling promotion. From the spot-heavy 21 wrestler Casino Battle Royale to the phenomenal performance of the Young Bucks and Lucha Brothers to the iconic match of brother against brother, not only did Double of Nothing not disappoint, it raised the bar and put all other promotions on notice.

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Episode 44 - Tag, You're It

May 09, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

On this episode, the guys discuss the continued downfall of WWE’s creative, what AEW is doing right, and Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega invade the indies. Also, the first round of the Greatest WWE Tag Team of the 80s bracket begins and the guys give their thoughts on who they think should move on to the next round.

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Episode 43 - Finish Him

May 04, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

On this episode, the guys discuss the WWE denying Luke Harper’s request for release, Sasha Banks also wanting out of her contract, and the strangeness that is the War Viking Raider Experience name change. Plus, the guys talk finishing moves.

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Episode 42 - The One That Started It All

April 08, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

On this episode, the guys discuss some of the week’s highlights and news before getting into the next of their WrestleMania-centric topics - the one that started it all… WrestleMania I. The guys look back at the list of celebrity guests, the matches and the magic that surrounded the first of what would become professional wrestling’s Super Bowl.

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Episode 41 - And This Bird You Cannot Change

April 08, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

On this episode, the guys discuss some of the week’s highlights and news before getting into the history and legendary careers of the Fabulous Freebirds. One of the greatest stables of their time, the team of Michael P.S. Hayes, Buddy Roberts, Terry Gordy, and Jimmy Garvin were some of the most charismatic and gifted athletes the sport had ever seen.

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Episode 40 - I'm Sorry, I Love You

April 08, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

On this episode, the guys discuss some of the week’s highlights before getting into the first of their WrestleMania-centric topics - Ric Flair’s retirement match against “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV. An amazing outing by both men, the match would go down in wrestling history as one of the most emotional performances to take place within the squared circle.

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Episode 39 - Remembering Dick the Destroyer

March 11, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

This week, the guys discuss the end of the PG-rated Twitter rule for WWE Superstars, Samoa Joe wins the United States Championship and Ronda Rousey goes full heel. Also, with the recent passing of legend Dick “The Destroyer” Beyer, the guys take a look back at his life and some of his best matches.

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Episode 38 - The Flair Steamboat Trilogy of 89

March 08, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

On this episode of Hardly Kayfabe, the guys discuss the return on Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens and what that means for Fastlane and eventually Wrestlemania. They also delve into the iconic trilogy of matches between Ric Flair and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat in 1989, widely considered one of the greatest trilogies in wrestling history.

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Episode 37 - In Kofi We Trust

March 08, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

On this episode of Hardly Kayfabe, the guys discuss Kofi’s amazing Elimination Chamber performance as well as his chances at the title. They also look at the other matches of the PPVAlso, Arn Anderson is fired by the WWE.

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Episode 36 - History Will Be Made

February 17, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

This week, Matt and Chris discuss AEW’s latest signings, Jimmy Uso and Naomi’s run in with the law, Vince McMahon’s suspending of Becky Lynch, and predictions on what will be a historic Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event featuring the first ever Women’s Tag Team Championship match.

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Episode 35 - Here Comes Another TakeOver

January 28, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

On this episode of Hardly Kayfabe, Chris and Johnny recap the RAW and Smackdown Live episodes on the week leading to Royal Rumble, as well as give predictions on NXT’s TakeOver Phoenix.

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Episode 34 - Getting Ready to Rumble

January 26, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

On this episode of Hardly Kayfabe, the guys discuss the events of RAW and Smackdown LIVE before giving their predictions on 2019’s Royal Rumble.

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Episode 33 - All Elite

January 24, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

This week, Matt and Johnny discuss the All Elite Wrestling rally, the specifics behind the new promotion, and what it means to not only the indies, but the industry as a whole.

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Episode 32 - Back When It Was Believable

January 11, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

This week, the guys discuss the New Year’s episodes of RAW and Smackdown Live before discussing a hidden gem of a match buried deep within the card of a 1985 World Championship Wrestling broadcast. The six man tag team match featured Magnum T.A., Billy Jack Haynes and Sam Houston vs Ole Anderson, Arn Anderson, and Tully Blanchard.

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Episode 31 - All New All Fresh Same Old

January 03, 2019 / Christopher Chavez

Welcome back to Hardly Kayfabe. Join Chris Chavez, Johnny Townsend and Matt Johnson each week as they discuss everything pro wrestling: the matches, the story lines and the superstars that make the headlines and keep fans coming back for more.

This week, the guys discuss the return of the McMahon’s and their promise of an “all new, all fresh” WWE. The Raw and Smackdown Live that followed seemed to ignore the announcement and the guys were treated to matches they have seen many times over. There were some hopeful moments, though. Join Matt, Chris and Johnny as they discuss the state of professional wrestling on this episode of Hardly Kayfabe.

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