Rooster and the Rookie

Matt E Ice
  • 5.0 (3)
  • WRESTLING
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Rooster and the Rookie

Chris Russell (The Rooster) and Matt Essig (The Rookie) take an in-depth look at what makes wrestling great, from a guy with over 40 years of love for the sport to a guy who is just learning the business himself. In each episode the guys will break down some of the most recent wrestling news in ”Ringside Roundup”, a deep dive into an aspect of the sport in the ”Main event”, and are joined by a fan of the sport, show, or maybe a special guest in ”Mark of the week”. Suit up, tune in, and enjoy the show

Episodes

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Breaking Down WWE's Premium Live Events + Recaping THE ROYAL RUMBLE/ Ep. 04

    This Episode of Rooster and the Rookie is dedicated to our friend and partner Pete Medhurst. If you could, please donate to his family's fund at https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-pete-medhursts-family-today Matt and Chris share some life news before jumping into the 2025 Royal Rumble. The guys get deep into it and break down the biggest moments and all the winners from the event. After that, the guys go over all the different WWE Premium Live Events (or PLE), what happens at them, and how do they tie into the greater story.  Grab some snacks and enjoy the first "post-game" episode of Rooster and the Rookie!

    1h 35m

  2. JAN 12

    What Is The WWE? Breaking Down the First RAW on Netflix Broadcast + NXT Trick Williams/ Ep. 03

    The Rooster (Chris Russell) and Rookie (Matt Essig) open up with the big RAW on Netflix broadcast in Ringside roundup Then in the Main Event, the guys break down the WWE and when and where to watch Finally, NXT superstar Trick Williams joins Chris for a conversation after he lost his title belt. All this and more on Rooster and the Rookie

    1h 2m

  3. JAN 5

    What Makes Up A Pro Wresling Broadcast + RAW's Move To Netflix/ EP. 02

    Episode 2 of Rooster and The Rookie Chris and Matt open up Ringside Roundup with January 3rd’s Smackdown, John Cena’s retirement tour, and the Chad Gable Vs. Otis match.  Then in the Main Event, the guys talk about making up a professional wrestling show. How they open, the number of matches, the ring work, and how all of that may change Monday with RAW’s move to Netflix Finally, we are joined by Chris’s long-time friend and fervent wrestling fan, Mark Of The Week: Fred!

    55 min
  4. What is Wrestling, The Thrill of the live show, and Listening to Roosters talk with Orange Cassidy/ Ep. 01

    JAN 2

    What is Wrestling, The Thrill of the live show, and Listening to Roosters talk with Orange Cassidy/ Ep. 01

    Welcome in for the first episode of the journey of Rooster and The Rookie. Matt and Chris introduce themselves before getting right into the Ringside roundup covering AEW making their way to DC, the upcoming jump to Netflix for RAW, and more.  In the Main Event, the guys try to break down what professional wrestling is, where the sport and the ”sport entertainment” split, and how you describe professional wrestling. Finally, this show’s Mark of the Week is Denton Day

    1h 3m
  • 4 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Chris Russell (The Rooster) and Matt Essig (The Rookie) take an in-depth look at what makes wrestling great, from a guy with over 40 years of love for the sport to a guy who is just learning the business himself. In each episode the guys will break down some of the most recent wrestling news in ”Ringside Roundup”, a deep dive into an aspect of the sport in the ”Main event”, and are joined by a fan of the sport, show, or maybe a special guest in ”Mark of the week”. Suit up, tune in, and enjoy the show

Information

  • Creator
    Matt E Ice
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Rooster and the Rookie

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