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The South Milwaukee duo is back at it in this special KTK Old School Takeover. Steve and Gary fantasy book GOATs of wrestling past to see who really can lay claim to being the greatest of all time.

This week, Mike, Matt, and Gary are back to discuss AEW Forbidden Door. With the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup wrapped up, it’s peak wrestling season, and the boys are gearing up for AEW Forbidden Door this Sunday.

In this episode, the crew dives into their world-famous prediction show, breaking down the stacked card for Forbidden Door. With Steve out for the week, Gary steps in to share Steve’s picks and adds his own insights. They discuss potential winners, key storylines, and the impact of each match.

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Steve, Mike, and Matt run down some of the BEST returns in pro wrestling history. From CM Punk's 7-year hiatus to Stone Cold's first match in 19 years, hear stories of how each epic moment unfolded.

Join us as we relive the emotional return of Ric Flair to WCW in 1998, the Hardy Boys' unexpected appearance at WrestleMania 33, and the epic comeback of Sting in AEW. Plus, we dive into CM Punk's monumental returns to AEW and WWE, Goldberg's shocking squash match against Brock Lesnar, and more.

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This week, Mike and the boys are back to break down AEW Double or Nothing, which took place in the electric atmosphere of Las Vegas. We dive deep into every match, highlight the key moments, and see who emerges as the new "King Booker."

Find out if Will Ospreay survived his intense bout with Roderick Strong, and hear the crew's thoughts on MJF's explosive return. Did the Bang Bang Gang manage to topple Death Triangle? And what went down in the brutal barbed wire steel cage match between Adam Copeland and Malakai Black?

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Get ready for AEW Double or Nothing THIS SUNDAY! This week, the boys make their arguments for who will win each match of this much-anticipated pay per view event. Hear Mike, Steve, Matt, and Gary state their case as they try to pick the perfect card and win the title of "King Booker"!

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In this jaw-dropping episode of Keep The Kayfabe, we're diving headfirst into the wildest fantasy booking yet: Vince McMahon's return with a brand-new wrestling federation. Episode 161 goes off the rails as Gary "reports live" with breaking news that will leave you questioning reality.

🎙️ Join Mike, Matt, and Gary as they tackle the hypothetical mayhem of MWGA - Make Wrestling Great Again. From Brock Lesnar's triple threat main event to a high-stakes ladder match featuring the Hardy Boys, the Uso's, and more, this episode is a no-holds-barred brainstorm of epic proportions.

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It's our first VIDEO PODCAST! On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe, the boys discuss Tony Khan's recent on-screen antics - all while playing to the camera! Hear (and see) our thoughts on Tony's first appearance on AEW TV, the events leading up to it, and - most importantly - where Tony and AEW go from here.

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In this riveting episode of Keep The Kayfabe, Mike and the gang take you on a nostalgic ride through the most heart-wrenching tag team breakups that shook the wrestling world to its core. Episode 159 is all about the betrayals, the drama, and the aftermath that turned teammates into arch-nemeses. From the shocking window-shattering split of The Rockers to the tactical disbanding of The Shield, we're dissecting the moments that left fans in disbelief.

In a clash that will be etched in the annals of wrestling history, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes topples the colossal empire of Roman Reigns' 1316-day reign, capturing the Undisputed Universal Championship and heralding a new epoch in WWE. Episode 158 of Keep The Kayfabe captures the raw emotion, the high-octane action, and the seismic shift that WrestleMania 40's grand finale delivered.

Our hosts Mike, Steve, Gary, and the newly crowned "King Booker" Matt dissect the nuances of this MASSIVE show, exploring the clever nuances of storytelling that saw legends like The Undertaker and John Cena...

Strap in for a WrestleMania weekend that's set to redefine the landscape of WWE! Join Mike, Steve, Gary, and Matt as they deliver their much-anticipated predictions for WrestleMania 40's most electrifying matches.

Will the Tribal Chief's reign continue, or will Cody Rhodes dethrone the head of the table?

Can Rhea Ripley's dominance withstand the fiery challenge from Becky Lynch?

And what about the wild card that is Logan Paul – does he have what it takes to outmaneuver wrestling stalwarts Randy Orton and Kevin Owens?

Amidst the high-stakes predictions, the crew doesn't ho...

⚡In this electrifying episode of Keep The Kayfabe, the crew dives headfirst into the most cringe-inducing, palm-to-face WrestleMania moments that have ever unfolded in the squared circle. From the baffling decision to have a ten-year-old win a tag team championship to the infamous brawl-for-all fiasco, we're dissecting the flops that left fans and superstars alike bewildered. We're not just talking about the occasional misstep; we're talking about the times WWE took a giant leap... off the wrong side of the top rope.

We've scoured the depths of WrestleMania history, sifted through fan feedback, and even our own gu...

On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe, a special guest cast featuring Matt, Gary, and - Bekki?? - are ready to WATCH some wrestling! Join us as we watch and react to TLC II from WrestleMania 17 featuring Edge & Christian vs The Hardy Boyz vs The Dudley Boyz. Bekki has never seen this match before, and her reactions might surprise you.

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Take a trip back to 1998 on this episode of Keep The Kayfabe when Mike, Steve, and Gary compete in a trivia game based on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. But this isn't any ordinary quiz... every question asks what "The Rock Says". We cover every decade of the Rock's career, including some deep cuts. So kick back, subscribe, and play along as we revisit some of our favorite wrestling moments and memories!

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On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe, the boys share their thoughts on AEW's best pay per view in recent memory. Hear all about Sting's Last Match (including that INSANE Darby Allin spot), Will Ospreay's AEW debut, the AEW World Championship, and much more!

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On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe, the boys run down the card for AEW Revolution 2024. Hear Mike, Steve, Gary, and Matt's picks for each match along with any twists & turns along the way.

Who will be "King Bookah" after this Sunday??

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Join us on this special episode of Keep the Kayfabe as Mike, Steve, Gary, and Matt come together for a thrilling game of Jeopardy-style trivia, all in honor of the icon, STING! From his unforgettable moments in the ring to his legendary career highlights, the boys test their knowledge and celebrate the legacy of one of wrestling's most beloved figures. Tune in for an action-packed and nostalgia-filled tribute ahead of Sting's retirement match coming up on Sunday, March 3 at AEW Revolution!

On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the fellas get together to celebrate their 150th episode! And in great KTK fashion we celebrate it by doing what we do best, playing a fun new game. We figured we had to go big for this episode so invited our good friend of the show to join us, Baxter Belafonte. The boys also reminisce about the cool accomplishments and opportunities that have been opened to us since KTK's inception. We are thankful for your continued support and listenership to all our friends and listeners of the channel.

on this episode of keep the kayfabe the boys chat about the recent news story dominating the wrestling news and that being Vince McMahon sex trafficking scandal. Its a tough subject to report on, but most be done and noted because the landscape of wrestling will be forever changed. Also how does the injury to CM Punk impact the card of Wrestlemania? Find out who won the promo game on last weeks episode as well.

On this week of Keep The Kayfabe the gang get together in royal rumble fashion and compete against each other in a new game crafted by Matt. Master of Games, Michaelson. We've been playing with the idea to do it for quite some time, but Matt finally said, "enough is enough, I'm gonna make these guys cut promos." Remember we are wrestling enthusiasts not pros, but hey, maybe some of us could have made it on the mic and some maybe not so much. Listen and tell us who you think should win in our DMS on FB or...

On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the boys reunite at long last. After a several week hiatus the boys hop back into what they do best and that is talk about what's going on in the wide world of wrestling. And something you don't hear very often on KTK is we actually give the WWE a tire pump. There are some bright spots occurring currently and hear what has the boys excited. Also the fellas predict what they see happening in 2024.

On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe the boys reconvien after a short layoff to reconfigure, catch up, and so Matt could be good father, the boys are finally back and what better way to kick the tires than with a world famous prediction show. AEW Full Gear is happening this coming Saturday in the great state of California and we can't wait to see how it folds. The boys run down the card and make their predictions to see who will become King Bookah.

On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the fellas break down the first ever AEW PPV, Wrestle Dream. The night had plenty to talk about and celebrate in its own right, but the show was completely stolen by the return of Adam Copeland, better known as Edge. The rated R superstar is all elite and where does he go from here? Was a Zack Saber Jr and Bryan Danielson match of the year and also which other match could have headlined the evening? All this and much more on KTK.

On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe AEW sets up its first installment of its new PPV regiment happening monthly moving forward and to kick things off it is, Wrestle Dream. Taking place this Sunday in Seattle AEW has built some pretty good steam heading into this PPV with some dream matches on the card. Hear who we are most excited about and also what big WWE acquisition was made recently.

On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe another legend has passed away and this icon will left a huge impression of the business, Terry Funk. It's never exciting to do tribute shows but to hear the career and legacy Terry left is fascinating. Steve and Gary do a deep dive on his career from his humble beginnings to the Hall of Famer we all know and love to this day. The Funker was involved in so many aspects of the buisness at different times in different federations, but one thing is for certain, he gave everything he had every night...

On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the boys recap AEW All Out. For the first time this historic for AEW has been moved to a new venue. Mike was boots on the ground for the show and hear what he thought about the show moving to the United Center in Downtown Chicago. I think all can agree there wasn't as much buzz about the show itself after much of the week leading up was dedicated to CM Punk getting fired and unable to perform in front of his home crowd. Hear what the crowd reaction was like first hand...

On this episode of Keep The Kayfavbe the fellas recap the epic night of All In at Wembley. There was so much to cover where many of the matches on the card could have been main event quality that delivered. Hear some the highlights of the evening as well as who was victorious as King Booker.

On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe its another edition of KTKs world famous prediction shows for the highly anticipated AEW PPV All In taking place at Wembley Stadium in London England. It's going to be a full house for a card that will be full of highly entertaining matches and shocking drama. This will be the first time that AEW touches down across the pond in merry ole England and the boys are psyched to see how this card plays out and see who will be King Booker! Also reflecting on the lives and careers of recently departed legends...

On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the boys recap season 4 of the widely popular show on the Vice Network, Dark Side of the Ring. There were some big men covered on this season that had some big problems with addiction, money management, and vices to handle being on the road 300+ days out the year. The show goes into depth about life on the road and what life was like with their families on the rare occasions they could return home. The season finale featuring Marty Jannetty hit home with the KTK crew and the stories felt all too familiar...

On this week of Keep the Kayfabe Gary reports back to the boys on how the latest taping of AEW Dynamite went down in Columbus OH. Which was a pretty solid show from start to finish the fellas were interested what the in seat experience was like and hear what didn't make TV. The month of August always seems to provide some memorable moments and we recap some favorites through the decades quick before playing a new game on KTK. Mike is known to botch a name or three so we thought it would be fun to make a...

On this episode of Keep The Kayfabe the fellas get together to recollect the disbandment of one of the most dominant duos of professional wrestling, The MegaPowers. It happened 35 years ago in the city KTK calls home of Milwaukee WI in the Bradley Center which no longer stands today. How huge was this split at the time and what commonalties does it contribute to in todays wrestling landscape? Also the boys breakdown some stunning statistics relating to All IN at Wembley happening later this month and Mike makes a very bold prediction.

On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe the dynamic duo of Gary and Steve continue their deep dive series of the golden decade of wrestling which is the 80's. After getting the ball rolling in the series the fellas had some doubts on what might be relevant to talk about. Upon further review it actually contained some pivotal moments, which at the time might be considered minimal, but in retrospect monumental to the business today. The territories were starting to reap what they sewed in their young emerging blue chippers and there's a movie that changed the game forever, Enjoy...

On this week of Keep The Kayfabe we got the band back together and have a full boat to talk about the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, Blood and Guts. This match has become a summer staple combining aspects of war games and staggered entrances of wrestlers between two feuding teams. The talent level was high but did it NAIL the landing with the fans? Also who has the best dance moves in AEW? Also possible match of the year on the past episode of AEW Collision also in discussion.

On this week of Keep The Kayfabe the pod brings you another installment of High Spots, Rivalries vol. 2 except this time its a duo who have yet to collaborate one on one, Mike and Steve. You're probably still upset from Rivalries Vol. 1 that we didn't hit an obvious rivalry, but luckily we have some "golden:" ones mixed in to Vol. 2. Enjoy this second edition of High Spots and shoot us a note at keepthekaybe on Instagram or Facebook for what you want to hear.

On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe Steve and Gary begin their series covering one of the most exciting decades of wrestling, the 80's. Where wrestling was real and kayfabe was key, the 80's may be regarded as the fulcrum to making wrestling MUST SEE. The boys focus on the year 1980 where it all began covering wrestlers that started off under different monikers, but then budded into stardom and names that you see in the hall of fame today. Much has happened in 43 years and a lot has changed, but there's certain things that remain the same that are tried...

On this week of Keep The Kayfabe the pod is running with a skeleton crew so what better time to introduce another layer of KTK with a spin off show with Mike and Matt they like to call, High Spots. Yes this is a show for the duo to talk openly about wrestling and how it directly affected their fandom in an ultra relaxed setting. With a topic chosen at random the fellas take a trip down memory lane and discuss the greatest rivalries in wrestling that sent them into wrestling fever for the rest of their lives.

On this week of Keep The Kayfabe the pod is running with a skeleton crew so what better time to introduce another layer of KTK with a spin off show with Mike and Matt they like to call, High Spots. Yes this is a show for the duo to talk openly about wrestling and how it directly affected their fandom in an ultra relaxed setting. With a topic chosen at random the fellas take a trip down memory lane and discuss the greatest rivalries in wrestling that sent them into wrestling fever for the rest of their lives.

On this week of Keep The Kayfabe the pod is running with a skeleton crew so what better time to introduce another layer of KTK with a spin off show with Mike and Matt they like to call, High Spots. Yes this is a show for the duo to talk openly about wrestling and how it directly affected their fandom in an ultra relaxed setting. With a topic chosen at random the fellas take a trip down memory lane and discuss the greatest rivalries in wrestling that sent them into wrestling fever for the rest of their lives.

On this week of Keep The Kayfabe the boys lend their feed back to the debut episode of AEW's newest show airing Saturday nights on TNT, AEW Collision. The return of Chicago's favorite son, CM Punk wasn't just the only reason why this show show should get a lot of attention, there was something different about that it that the fellas go into deeper depth about. Vice and Dark Side of The Ring have been putting out great wrestling related content out side of federation programming also. This past episode examined The Graham Family life and legacy in Florida Championship...

On this episode of Keep the Kayfabe the boys gather to honor the life and legacy of one of the greatest heat generators of all time, the Iron Sheik. Sheik passed away recently, but his lasting impacts that he had on the culture of wrestling will remain immortal. The fellas also give their reactions to recent episode of Dark Side of The Ring, Magnum TA. Also a look at what would be culminating for AEW Collison and Forbidden Door in the approaching weeks.

Wrestle your way down to South Milwaukee for a sun-soaked special on location episode of Keep The Kayfabe, recorded LIVE from the heart of Crusher Fest! Episode 129 is a love letter to wrestling's past, honoring the one and only "Da Crusher" in the city that made him a legend. 🌞🤼‍♂️

Join Matt and Mike as they dive into the festival's vibrant atmosphere, brimming with die-hard fans, delicious local eats, and a banner signing to champion the Crusher's Hall of Fame induction. But the real main event? Exclusive interviews with wrestling royalty: "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Greg "The Hammer"...