Episode 56 - It's Good to Be King, Supposedly

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 are on location at TedFest IV in Sanborn, NY. They discuss and give predictions on the Clash of Champions card, as well as their thoughts on King of the Ring. Also, which wrestler’s entrance music is most memorable to each of them? Listen and find out!

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Episode 55 - Need a Boost, Go Heel

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 build up to Clash of Champions and King of the Ring. And, with Bayley’s heel turn this week, the guys look at some of the most notable heel turns in professional wrestling history.

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Episode 54 - Looking Forward to All Out

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 talk about AEW’s All Out card and who they think will be crowned the first ever AEW World Champion.

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Episode 53 - The Birth of Wednesday Night Wars

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 WWE’s announcement of a TV deal that will bring NXT to USA Network as a two hour weekly show. With AEW having already announced their brand debuting on TNT in October, it looks like fans of professional wrestling are about to experience the Wednesday Night Wars.

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Episode 52 - Hardly 10 Bell Pod

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 are joined by stand up comedian and co host of 10 Bell Pod Nick Alexander. Together, they discuss Nick’s love of wrestling, how stand up comedy and professional wrestling are alike, and the amazing content produced by 10 Bell Pod. They also talk about CM Punk’s infamous pipebomb promo as well as give their thoughts on WWE’s upcoming SummerSlam.

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Episode 51 - The Magic of 5 Dollar Wrestling

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 fly “solo” Freebird-style as they explore one of professional wrestling’s best kept secrets - 5 Dollar Wrestling. Described as “the pro wrestling equivalent of Mystery Science Theater 3000”, the show is hosted by stand-up comedian Marty DeRosa and indie wrestling legend Colt Cabana on the Highspots Network and is considered by many fans to be some of the greatest bad wrestling to ever exist.

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Episode 50 - Empire State of Mind

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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