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Grappling with Greatness: A Podcast for Wrestling and MMA Fans

Do you love the thrill of the octagon and the spectacle of the squared circle? Then join me as I dive deep into the worlds of wrestling and MMA. Whether it's AEW, WWE, the UFC, ONE Championship, the PFL or any other wrestling or MMA promotion, if it's worth talking about, I'm hitting the record button and giving you my thoughts on it.

On this podcast, we'll break down the latest storylines and matches, analyze fighter profiles and wrestling personas, and geek out over our favorite superstars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, MJF, The Rock, Jon Moxley, Saraya, Roman Reigns, Adam Cole, Kris Stratlander, Ricky Starks, Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, Athena, Mercedes Mone, Rhea Ripley, Asuka and many, many more.

When not dissecting a sweet suplex or nasty knockout, I'll also chat about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the DC Universe, must-see TV shows, comic books, and all things nerdy and pop culture.

Whether you live for the smackdown or bleed MMA, there's something for every wrestling and MMA diehard on this podcast. Strap in for a conversational headlock you can't escape!

Don't forget to subscribe and check out our website www.TheGuyBlog.com if you have a few minutes.

The Guy Blog Podcast: A Podcast for Wrestling and MMA Fans Orlando Rodriguez

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Grappling with Greatness: A Podcast for Wrestling and MMA Fans

Do you love the thrill of the octagon and the spectacle of the squared circle? Then join me as I dive deep into the worlds of wrestling and MMA. Whether it's AEW, WWE, the UFC, ONE Championship, the PFL or any other wrestling or MMA promotion, if it's worth talking about, I'm hitting the record button and giving you my thoughts on it.

On this podcast, we'll break down the latest storylines and matches, analyze fighter profiles and wrestling personas, and geek out over our favorite superstars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, MJF, The Rock, Jon Moxley, Saraya, Roman Reigns, Adam Cole, Kris Stratlander, Ricky Starks, Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, Athena, Mercedes Mone, Rhea Ripley, Asuka and many, many more.

When not dissecting a sweet suplex or nasty knockout, I'll also chat about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the DC Universe, must-see TV shows, comic books, and all things nerdy and pop culture.

Whether you live for the smackdown or bleed MMA, there's something for every wrestling and MMA diehard on this podcast. Strap in for a conversational headlock you can't escape!

Don't forget to subscribe and check out our website www.TheGuyBlog.com if you have a few minutes.

    The Turbulent Rollercoaster Career of CM Punk

    The Turbulent Rollercoaster Career of CM Punk

    On this episode of The Guy Blog Podcast, I take a deep dive into the controversial career of CM Punk. We look at Punk's triumphs in WWE, his daring move to UFC, and his turbulent run in AEW that ended in controversy and termination. 
    Despite his talent and charisma, Punk's inability to handle criticism and perceived slights has led to him repeatedly self-destructing professionally. I analyze Punk's complex psychology and the factors behind his pattern of burning bridges. 
    While Punk's future in wrestling is unclear, his chaotic career makes for an intriguing discussion. Tune in to hear my thorough chronicle of the rollercoaster journey of one of wrestling's most polarizing icons.
    Be sure to like this episode and subscribe to The Guy Blog Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. You can also find this and other great lifestyle content for men on The Guy Blog YouTube channel. 
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    • 29 min
    The Rise of Suga Sean: Inside the World of UFC's Most Exciting Prospect - TGBP 076

    The Rise of Suga Sean: Inside the World of UFC's Most Exciting Prospect - TGBP 076

    In this episode, we dive into the world of Sean O'Malley, aka "Suga Sean", one of the most promising and entertaining fighters in the UFC's bantamweight division. We discuss his unconventional path from high school dropout to MMA sensation, highlight his flashy style and signature "sugar" persona, analyze his career so far including big wins and injury setbacks, and look ahead to his future trajectory in becoming a UFC star.
     

     
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    • 4 min
    UFC 261 Post Main Event Talk

    UFC 261 Post Main Event Talk

    UFC 261 was one for the books, 3 title fights, 3 exciting finishes! Let's talk about the main event between Usman vs Masvidal!
    #ufc #mma #theguyblog 
     
     
     
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    • 13 min
    Post Wrestlemania 37 Talk

    Post Wrestlemania 37 Talk

    Ahhhh Wrestlemania 37, we hardly knew ya! You came and went and gave us 2 nights of action. You surprised us and entertained us and now we have to go back to our weekly rollercoasters of RAWs and SMACKDOWNs. But while we are here, let's reminisce about the weekend that was. 
    #wwe #wrestling #theguyblog 
     
     
     
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    • 13 min
    Jon Jones and The UFC: A Love Story

    Jon Jones and The UFC: A Love Story

    Jon Jones and the UfC aren't seeing eye to eye... again. Let's talk about the biggest rivalry in MMA and why it may stop us from witnessing the best and biggest HW MMA matchup to make.
     
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    • 45 min
    Herb Dean - The Greatest MMA Referee On The Biggest Slump

    Herb Dean - The Greatest MMA Referee On The Biggest Slump

    Herb Dean is the best worst ref in MMA right now. Don't understand what I mean? Then listen to the episode!
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    • 30 min

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Great podcast! Been listening since the relaunch, if you like wrestling and mma this is a great podcast to follow. It's a unique perspective and very conversational.

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