The Fight Game Podcast: Pro Wrestling, MMA & Boxing

Paul Fontaine and Garrett Gonzales argue that WWE's premium live events should be much better than they are, especially given the talent and resources WWE has, and what it would take to make them feel like must-see shows.

They also react to the Survivor Series: WarGames card so far, including The Bloodline vs. The 946 in the men's WarGames match, Liv Morgan defending the Women's World Championship against Becky Lynch, and Team USA vs. Team Mexico. On the AEW side, they preview Full Gear on Saturday in Phoenix, headlined by Will Ospreay defending the AEW World Championship against...

Paul Fontaine and Garrett Gonzales give their likes and dislikes from Wednesday night's head-to-head showdown between WWE NXT and AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts. On the NXT side, Grayson Waller retained the NXT Championship over CM Punk after Kevin Owens interfered, Kelani Jordan retained the Women's Championship against a returning Paige, Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno won the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic final, and John Cena announced Zilla Fatu as the next participant in the John Cena Classic. Over on AEW, the Don Callis Family won the men's Blood & Guts match when Kyle Fletcher made Adam Copeland submit, while...

Garrett Gonzales welcomes Zack Heydorn of Brass Ring Media to The Fight Game Podcast for a preview of Wednesday night's head-to-head showdown. AEW presents Dynamite: Blood & Guts from Jacksonville, while NXT goes live on Wednesday because of election coverage, with CM Punk challenging Grayson Waller for the NXT Championship and appearances from John Cena and Cody Rhodes. Garrett and Zack break down how the two shows stack up and what each is doing to win the night.

Zack also shares what he thinks is working in wrestling right now, including Will Ospreay's run as AEW World Champion...

This episode runs a little differently. We start with the actual Street Fighter video game — its 1987 arcade origins, the Street Fighter II revolution that invented the modern fighting-game genre, and the esports history that followed. Then a quick dive into 1994's gloriously campy Van Damme cult classic, including Raul Julia's final performance. From there we go into our full rundown of the new 2026 film now in theaters — and the Fight Game angle on this one is bigger than anything we've covered: Roman Reigns as Akuma, Cody Rhodes as Guile, NJPW's Hirooki Goto as E. Honda, and UFC featherweight champion Alex...

Garrett Gonzales and Paul Fontaine rank the biggest stories in wrestling this week, and neither knows the other's list ahead of time.

On the AEW side, Kyle Fletcher laid down the challenge for Will Ospreay's AEW World Championship at Full Gear on November 14 in Phoenix after beating Jack Perry on Dynamite, reminding everyone he beat Ospreay at Full Gear 2024. The guys weigh that history against Ospreay's steel cage win at Revolution and debate whether Fletcher is the right challenger, with both men also set for the Blood & Guts match on November 4.

On Raw, Bayley tapped...

Garrett Gonzales and Paul Fontaine are back with another edition of Takedown, each ranking the five biggest wrestling stories of the week without knowing the other's list.

Leading the way is Roman Reigns returning on Raw to stand with The Usos and Solo Sikoa against Royce Keys, Carmelo Hayes and The 946, setting up a WarGames war at Survivor Series. The guys break down what Reigns reuniting with The Bloodline means for the biggest story in WWE. Then it's the return of the Wednesday Night War: with election coverage moving NXT to Wednesday on November 4, it goes head-to-head...

Garrett Gonzales and Jeremy Finestone recap AEW WrestleDream 2026 from Orlando, starting with the match that stole the show: Jon Moxley vs. Mark Davis for the Continental Championship. Mox wore a Newcastle United jersey in tribute to PAC, bled through a brutal fight with Dunkzilla, and finally choked Davis out after locking in PAC's Brutalizer, then broke down in front of the Death Riders. The guys explain why it was one of Moxley's most emotional performances in AEW.

Then it's the Young Bucks vs. Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight, a tag team classic full of near-falls and Don...

Garrett Gonzales and Paul Fontaine are back with the new Takedown format: each ranks the five most important wrestling stories of the week, and neither knows the other's list ahead of time.

Their lists center on AEW WrestleDream this Saturday, October 17 in Orlando, where Will Ospreay defends the AEW World Championship in the first-ever Clockwork Carnage match against Samoa Joe, Mike Bailey and the qualifying-match winners. The guys also cover the rest of the card, including the Young Bucks defending the World Tag Team Titles against Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight, Mercedes Moné vs. Thekla for the W...

Keila Cash of The WRAP joins Garrett Gonzales on The Fight Game Podcast to break down three things working and three things not working in WWE right now.

On the plus side, they talk about The 946, Royce Keys' Raw faction with Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Jaida Parker and Carmelo Hayes, and its war with The Bloodline, plus why Penta keeps getting over and how Oba Femi is being built into a star.

On the other side, Garrett and Keila take on Triple H's second-guessing and the creative changes it causes, frustrating booking decisions in the...

Garrett Gonzales and Paul Fontaine kick off this episode of Takedown with a full preview of WWE Money in the Bank, live Saturday from New Orleans. Roman Reigns defends the World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight, Stephanie Vaquer puts the Women's World Championship on the line against Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan, and Oba Femi and Bronson Reed finally settle their grudge. The guys also break down both ladder matches: Bron Breakker, Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, Penta, CM Punk and Kevin Owens on the men's side, and Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Jacy Jayne, Roxanne Perez, Lash Legend and Tiffany...

The Princess Bride is one of the most quotable films ever made — and buried inside it is one of the great Fight Game stories: André the Giant, wrestling's Eighth Wonder of the World, playing Fezzik in what he'd call his favorite role of his career. On this episode of Popcorn & Piledrivers, we go deep on André's full life — his childhood acromegaly diagnosis, Samuel Beckett driving him to school in France, the WrestleMania III turn and "bodyslam heard around the world" against Hulk Hogan, his brief world title reign, and his death in 1993 at just 46.

We also cover...

This episode of Takedown is almost entirely given over to Pac. Paul Fontaine runs down his top five Pac moments across a career that spanned Dragon Gate, WWE, and AEW, while Garrett Gonzales shares a story about seeing Pac live in person just recently. The guys also go back to the very beginning of their own fandom, remembering the first time they each watched him wrestle.

Along the way, Garrett and Paul work through his overall career — the high-flying independent scene run, his Adrian Neville/Neville years and Cruiserweight Championship reigns in WWE, and the AEW run th...

Garrett Gonzales and Jeremy Finestone break down every match from AEW All Out 2026, headlined by Will Ospreay retaining the AEW World Championship against Jon Moxley. Ospreay finally beat Mox, but a main event full of Death Riders, United Empire and Brawling Birds run-ins had its critics, and Garrett explains the two things that took him out of it.

The guys also discuss Steven Borden's scary injury after a midair collision with Kevin Knight ended his tag match with Darby Allin, including the latest update on his condition. They talk about the brutal three-way ladder match that saw...

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Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway preview NJPW's Blue Justice XIX and the road to it on New Japan World, then break down AEW All In and Dynamite with a close look at United Empire's role in Will Ospreay winning the title.

They also cover Young Lion Yushin Hatazawa's debut on September 9, and close with a debate on Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat — and why so many modern critiques of that match, and matches like it, amount to bad-faith arguments.

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Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins are back to talk about everything that happened on Sunday's All In pay-per-view, then dig into the fallout episode of AEW Dynamite that followed.

Will Ospreay delivered his first promo as AEW World Champion, and The New Level made its TV debut teaming with Swerve Strickland to defend the World Trios Championship against the Rascalz. Mercedes Moné's championship celebration got interrupted by Thekla, and the show closed with a 10-man tag main event pitting United Empire against The Dogs and the Demand. Looking ahead, Will Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley is now s...

Paul Fontaine and Garrett Gonzales debate just how high Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega ranks on this year's best-matches list, and what made it stand out beyond the wrestling itself — the pageantry and emotion around it.

From there they turn to the tag team scene: The New Level's arrival and what it means for AEW's tag division, then Penta vs. Fenix as a case study in why WWE badly needs stronger midcard wrestling. They close out on WWE's Bloodline storyline, working through where Royce Keys and OTM actually fit into it.

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Garrett Gonzales and Jeremy Finestone take on Raging Bull (1980), Martin Scorsese's boxing classic starring Robert De Niro as Jake LaMotta — how the film got made, and the wild true story of the fighter it's based on.

They dig into De Niro's two-way physical transformation for the role, the making of the film with Scorsese, Paul Schrader, and cinematographer Michael Chapman, and then go deep on Jake LaMotta himself: his six-fight war with Sugar Ray Robinson, the fixed Billy Fox fight he later admitted to under oath, his middleweight title run, and his chaotic life after boxing. They al...

Garrett Gonzales and Jeremy Finestone break down the entire AEW All In card, headlined by Will Ospreay finally becoming AEW World Champion in an incredible match against Kenny Omega.

They also cover Mercedes Moné's ring-general performance in her win over Willow Nightingale, The New Day's surprise transformation into The New Level, and Britt Baker's return to AEW. Plus, AEW drops a huge announcement: Dynasty is heading to Liverpool in 2027.

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Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone run through all the latest NJPW news, starting with a full title status check across the promotion — who holds each championship and who their most likely next challenger is.

They also debate which AEW stars deserve a spot on the Wrestle Kingdom card, weighing the cases for Will Ospreay, Jon Moxley, and Gabe Kidd. The episode closes on two tributes: remembering Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and others who passed away recently, and Steven's final look back at Hiroyoshi Tenzan's career.

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Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins kick off with a big-picture look at what really separates AEW from WWE, then dig into the go-home episode of AEW Dynamite ahead of Sunday's All In pay-per-view.

Jon Moxley and Nigel McGuinness both punched their tickets to the Continental Cup final at All In. Will Ospreay delivered his final promo before challenging Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship at Wembley Stadium, and Mercedes Moné laid out Willow Nightingale backstage with a promise to take her championship. In the main event, Swerve Strickland picked up a win over Jack Perry, and i...

B.J. Bethel joins Garrett Gonzales and Paul Fontaine to break down his SEScoops report on the WWE-ESPN relationship, and it isn't pretty. Bethel details how ESPN won't be renewing its five-year, $1.6 billion deal to air WWE premium live events on the ESPN Unlimited app once the current contract expires — despite the app only launching a year ago. Bethel walks through the "culture and synergy" issues between the two companies, cable providers refusing to absorb the app's cost for subscribers, and the price hikes now hitting customers directly.

Then Garrett and Paul preview AEW All In at We...

Special guest Chris Samsa joins Jeremy Finestone and Steven Conway to break down Ryohei Oiwa vs. Yuya Uemura's G1 Climax 36 final — a match they call an instant classic that felt ultra-modern while still nodding to New Japan's history.

They dig into how Yuya Uemura came out of the loss elevated rather than diminished, and what Callum Newman, Yota Tsuji, Hirooki Goto, and Konosuke Takeshita each did along the way to help set up the Finals storyline. Plus: Hiroyoshi Tenzan's retirement, and a new Young Lion set to debut in September.

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Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins break down a supersized Dynamite from Baltimore that delivered one shocking moment after another heading into All In. Kenny Omega laid out Will Ospreay with a One Winged Angel through a table, and a heated interview segment boiled over into an out-of-control brawl between Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale.

The Continental Cup tournament saw Jon Moxley and Nigel McGuinness both advance with wins over Jay White and Hechicero, keeping the field narrowing toward All In. Maya World retained the TBS Championship in a four-way match before accepting a challenge from Willow Nightingale...

Paul Fontaine and Garrett Gonzales dig into the Kevin Owens and CM Punk feud ahead of their August 21 Undisputed WWE Championship match in Toronto. The promos have leaned hard into 20 years of legitimate independent-scene history between the two, with Owens airing out how Punk treated him back in their ROH days — but the guys ask the real question: can the actual match live up to that level of personal, shoot-style promo work, or is this a case of the build outpacing the payoff?

From there, they head to NJPW, where first-time finalists Ryohei Oiwa and Yuya Uemura cl...

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone break down the final block action of the G1 Climax, debating whether New Japan advanced the right wrestlers into the semifinals. They trace every contestant's journey through the tournament, weighing who came out helped and who left hurt by their performance.

The conversation also turns to speculation around a possible Wrestle Kingdom main event featuring a former NJPW star, and how realistic that scenario actually is. Plus, Steven continues tracking Hiroyoshi Tenzan's career as his retirement match draws near, and one wrestling move's name leaves Steven questioning his own...

Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins recap a loaded AEW Dynamite from Las Vegas, where MJF punched his ticket to the number two spot in the Casino Gauntlet at All In. The Continental Cup tournament also saw Jon Moxley and Jay White both advance, keeping their paths toward the tournament alive.

Swerve Strickland made his return, confronting the newly crowned Trios Champions in a moment Paul and Jeff break down for what it means going forward. Kevin Knight retained the TNT Championship against Chris Jericho, only to be challenged immediately after by Darby Allin to...

Garrett Gonzales and Paul Fontaine open by asking a question that might be a little early to ask: is the Bloodline story dead? Solo Sikoa's loss to Jey Uso means he's forced back into the fold, and with Zilla Fatu reportedly on the way to join Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, and the Usos, the guys debate whether WWE is smartly evolving the saga or stretching a well past its best days.

From there, they shift to AEW, where Will Ospreay just battled Mark Davis in a brutal street fight at Grand Slam Mexico off...

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone dig into the latest from New Japan Pro Wrestling, starting with a tribute to Dory Funk Jr. and what his legacy meant to wrestling in Japan. From there, the G1 Climax takes center stage: Konosuke Takeshita, Oleg Boltin, and Gabe Kidd have separated themselves at the top of the standings, and Steven and Jeremy debate who has the best shot at catching them for a semifinal spot. They also work through the full field, breaking down where every contestant stands as the tournament heads into its final stretch.

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Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins dig into the spectacle of Grand Slam Mexico from Mexico City, a show scheduled for two and a half hours that ran just under three as the card delivered moment after moment. Kyle Fletcher retained the International Championship against Speedball Mike Bailey in what both hosts call an amazing match, and Will Ospreay closed the show with a bloodbath street fight win over Mark Davis in the main event.

The night carried extra weight as Adam Copeland and Chris Jericho each wrestled in Arena Mexico in what could be...

AEW's brand new Continental Cup is here, and Garrett Gonzales and Paul Fontaine break down the loaded 16-man field for the FA Cup-style, single-elimination tournament — headlined by Jon Moxley, Jay White, Claudio Castagnoli, Katsuyori Shibata, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong, Orange Cassidy, and more, all fighting toward All In London where the winner leaves Wembley as Continental Champion.

From there, the guys dig into the feuds SummerSlam left behind. Randy Orton's shocking return and RKO on Cody Rhodes reopens a rivalry that could carry WWE's title picture for months, while Kevin Owens emerging as the ne...

Jeremy Finestone and Garrett Gonzales run through a rollercoaster SummerSlam Night 2, opening with the surprise return of Kevin Owens, which gave the kickoff show a genuine spark. From there, things got shaky fast — Baron Corbin dethroning Trick Williams for the United States Championship nearly tanked the crowd's goodwill right out of the gate, and Jeremy and Garrett dig into whether that call made sense. The Interim WWE Women's Championship ladder match doesn't escape criticism either, with both hosts agreeing the execution fell short, even though Chelsea Green climbing the ladder to win the title gave the match a satisfying fi...

Keila Cash and Salty Scott break down a loaded SummerSlam Night 1, starting with the show-stealer: Oba Femi taking Brock Lesnar apart inside Hell in a Cell in a statement win that instantly raises his stock. They dig into Liv Morgan defending the Women's World Championship against Iyo Sky and debate whether the match lived up to the moment, then spotlight Solo Sikoa's continued turn into a legitimate babyface — a shift Keila and Salty think WWE is finally getting right. The tag team undercard doesn't escape scrutiny either, as the two dissect how Fatal Influence vs. The Bella Twins and Pa...

Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone run through everything happening in New Japan Pro Wrestling this week. They start with a review of the week's G1 Climax action, spotlighting standout performances from Shingo Takagi and Hirooki Goto while calling out a rough outing from Great O-Khan.

From there, the conversation shifts to Bushiroad's ongoing business issues and why the company's struggles could still ripple into New Japan's operations. Steven and Jeremy also preview the week's upcoming tournament schedule before Steven kicks off a new deep dive into the career of Hiroyoshi Tenzan and what his...

Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins are back on the post-AEW Redemption episode of The Dynamite Show.

Paul Fontaine just finished watching AEW Redemption, and he and Garrett Gonzales break down the fallout live: Kenny Omega surviving Kevin Knight to retain the AEW World Championship, the Young Bucks turning on Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay to blow up the Death Riders, Maya World dethroning Hikaru Shida for the TBS Championship, Kyle Fletcher holding off Bandido, Christian Cage and Adam Copeland fending off Claudio Castagnoli and PAC, and the Double Chain Match fallout between The Dogs and the Bang Bang Gang. Paul gives his honest first reaction to how Montreal delivered.

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Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are back with a full rundown of the latest from New Japan Pro Wrestling. They open with a deep dive into the current G1 Climax standings, breaking down every participant's block position and title odds, before previewing the week's coming tournament action.

The Gabe Kidd–Shota Umino angle gets a rewrite, as Steven and Jeremy lay out how they think it should have been booked. Plus, Steven reveals his surprisingly petty reason for rooting against Shingo Takagi, and Jeremy detours into his love of giant robots — yes, really.

Paul Fontaine and Jeff Hawkins dig into a go-home Dynamite that struggled to build real heat for a Redemption card that already felt like a lame duck event heading in. Kevin Knight put the TNT Championship on the line against Darby Allin ahead of Sunday's world title match, and Divine Dominion defended their tag team titles against Sisters of Sin in a no-disqualification brawl.

The trios picture saw Jon Moxley, Will Ospreay, and Kenny Omega team up against the Don Callis Family, with the night taking a sour turn as Omega was laid out by Kevin Knight...

Garrett Gonzales and Paul Fontaine dig into WWE's premium live event booking patterns, tracking every PLE over the past two and a half years to see who WWE actually leans on. Cody Rhodes has worked 23 of the last 30 PLEs, and the promotion's true main-event tier hasn't dipped below 14 appearances each in that stretch. Garrett and Paul break down what that concentration says about WWE's trust in its top of the card — and whether it's smart star management or a warning sign of thin depth behind the leading names.

From there, the guys turn to Su...