Episodes
On this episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by Joe Lanza of The Flagship Wrestling Podcast to discuss the current state of wrestling criticism and whether or not the idea of constructive criticism is dying. They discuss the problems caused by social media, have bad-faith trolls have muddied the perception of honest criticism, the dynamics of fan culture and the resistance to criticism that both fans and wrestlers themselves have, and a...
Published 06/07/23
In this episode of the GWP, Case Lowe joins the show for a deep discussion on the future of pro wrestling. They discuss what they think happening in wrestling at this moment will influence the product in the future, how the changing landscape of US independent wrestling has hurt that section of the industry's ability to innovate and influence, the issues with WWE's talent development, AEW's role in bringing certain practices mainstream, the next generation of great wrestlers a lot more.
Published 05/19/23
On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings)is joined by Garrett Kidney, and they discuss the history and legacy of TNA/Impact wrestling. They get into the general image TNA has left on pro wrestling, why people don't always evaluate the company fairly, the miscues the company had in promoting/hiring talent, the lack of consistent creative vision, and the important role the company played in defining a non-WWE wrestling world.
Published 05/01/23
On the latest episode of the GWP, Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings)is joined by Warren Hayes, as they discuss the unique cultural phenomenon that is CM Punk, why news about his possible return and feud with The Elite drives so much discourse, the unique emotional connection Punk has with fans and how Punk's original rise to popularity still impacts wrestling today.
Published 04/20/23
Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is solo recapping the incredible last 48 hours in WWE, dating back to the decision to have Roman Reigns defeat Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania, the reason why Cody Rhodes is the biggest star in WWE that needed to be protected and that misfire. He also talks about Vince McMahon returning to full power in WWE, the horrible RAW after WrestleMania, and a lot more.
Published 04/05/23
Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by Adam Berger, and they cut through the BS and give you all their thoughts on WrestleMania 39, including the improved build of the card under Triple H's leadership, the handling of Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes, the terrible build around each of the women's matches, the use of big stars like John Cena and Brock Lesnar, and more.
Published 03/31/23
Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by Trevor Dame (@TrevorDame) to discuss CM Punk's incredible exit from AEW following the ALL OUT press conference. They discuss what motivations Punk may have had during his public tirade, the long-term impacts the incident has had on the perception of AEW, and of course, wonder what could happen if Punk does come back to AEW.
Published 03/17/23
Host Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by music journalist, journalism professor and pro wrestling fan Maura Johnston (@Maura) to discuss how the world of pro wrestling fits into pop culture in 2023. They talk about how changes in pop culture have made it impossible for a Stone Cold Steve Austin-type star to emerge, how nostalgia in wrestling mimics nostalgia in TV, movies and music, the end of monoculture and how promotions are impacted by the rapidly evolving world of entertainment.
Published 03/03/23
In this edition of the GWP, Jesse Collings (@JesseCollings) is joined by Rich Kraetsch of VoicesofWrestling.com and the Flagship Wrestling Podcast as they discuss the discourse of how fans, analysts and journalists discuss AEW, the issues caused by constant pessimism towards the promotion's future, and the role charlatans and grifters play in influencing AEW business.
Published 02/21/23