Keep The Kayfabe

Keep The Kayfabe
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A Milwaukee-based pro wrestling podcast for old-school and new-school wrestling fans. Fantasy booking, predictions, interviews, all-time lists, and major happenings in the world of professional wrestling.

  1. 07/31/2024

    Episode 166 GOATS of Wrestling Past

    This week, Gary Williams and Steve Grobschmidt dive into a compelling discussion about the "Greatest of All Time" (GOAT) wrestlers from the pre-WrestleMania era. The episode kicks off with a review of an epic hour-long match between MJF and Will Ospreay, which leads our hosts to reminisce about legendary hour-long matches from the past. They then embark on a journey to determine the GOATs in various categories, from wrestlers and tag teams to managers and stables. Tune in for some heated debates, nostalgic moments, and a few surprises along the way! 🎙️ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok @keepthekayfabe for exclusive content, fan interaction, and all the wrestling content you can handle. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss our REVIEW of Forbidden Door as soon as it drops! https://www.youtube.com/@keepthekayfabe?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters: (00:00) Intro Music (00:34) Intro Banter (05:31) Da Crusher / Gorgeous George / George "The Animal" Steel (08:37) Harley Race / Bruno Sammartino (11:41) Verne Gagne / Fritz von Erick / Stu Hart (16:37) Sherri Martel / The Fabulous Moolah (21:28) Terry Funk / Roddy Piper / Mick Foley (26:57) Jerry Lawler / Nick Bockwinkel (30:59) Ricky Steamboat / The Great Muda (35:49) Bobby Heenan / Jimmy Hart / Jim Cornette (41:56) Road Warriors / Wild Samoans / Rock 'n' Roll Express (46:17) The 4 Horsemen / The Von Ericks / The Freebirds (50:36) Randy Savage / Sting (54:27) Tito Santana / Mr. Perfect / Ted DiBiase (58:14) Dusty Rhodes / Andre The Giant / Ric Flair / Hulk Hogan (01:05:48) Are these picks controversial? (01:07:30) Final Thoughts Show notes created by https://headliner.app

    1h 9m
  2. Episode 165: Forbidden Door 2024 Prediction Show

    06/30/2024

    Episode 165: Forbidden Door 2024 Prediction Show

    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. 🎙️ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok @keepthekayfabe for exclusive content, fan interaction, and all the wrestling content you can handle. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss our REVIEW of Forbidden Door as soon as it drops! https://www.youtube.com/@keepthekayfabe?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:41) Meet the hosts (05:59) Should we start a podcast about jigsaw puzzles? (09:52) Matt shares an ironic story about word choice (12:44) Let's make some predictions (14:18) Who gets to pick last? (17:42) Ladder match for the vacant AEW TNT championship (19:43) Toni Storm (c) vs Mina Shirakawa - AEW Women's Championship (22:21) Mercedes Mone (c) vs Stephanie Vaquer - TBS Championship (25:07) Chris Jericho, Big Bill and Jeff Cobb vs Samoa Joe, Hook, and Katsuyori Shibata (31:30) Orange Cassidy vs Zack Sabre Jr (35:35) Jon Moxley (c) vs Tetsuya Naito - IWGP Heavyweight Championship (39:07) MJF vs. Hechicero (43:09) The Elite vs Scissor Ace (46:17) Brian Danielson vs Shingo Takagi - Owen Hart Tournament Final (48:54) Swerve Strickland (c) vs Will Ospreay - AEW World Championship (53:11) Which match will kick off the show? (56:51) Final Thoughts #Wrestling #Podcast #AEWForbiddenDoor #SwerveStrickland #WillOspreay #NJPW #AEW

    58 min
  3. Episode 164: Best Returns Ever

    06/22/2024

    Episode 164: Best Returns Ever

    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. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the wrestling world, this episode is packed with nostalgia and excitement. Chapters (00:00) Intro Music (00:33) Meet the hosts (09:36) Ric Flair's emotional return to WCW (13:35) The Hardy Boyz return at WrestleMania 33 (16:22) Sting's return to AEW and WWE (18:02) The nWo and DX return at WrestleMania 31 (20:00) CM Punk returns after a 7-year hiatus (25:38) Goldberg's return(s) to WWE (33:21) John Cena returns at the 2008 Royal Rumble (34:40) Triple H returns after tearing his quad (36:35) Stone Cold Steve Austin wrestles after 19 years away (37:37) Final Thoughts & Outro 📱 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @keepthekayfabe for exclusive content, fan interaction, and all the wrestling content you can handle. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more in-depth discussions, reactions, and the best moments from the world of wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/@keepthekayfabe?sub_confirmation=1 #WWE #Wrestling #Returns #WWF #AEW #StoneColdSteveAustin #Sting #CMPunk #Podcast

    39 min
  4. Episode 163: AEW Double or Nothing 2024 Review Show

    05/31/2024

    Episode 163: AEW Double or Nothing 2024 Review Show

    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? Plus, we discuss the thrilling TBS Championship match between Mercedes Mone and Willow Nightingale, and the jaw-dropping chaos of the Anarchy in the Arena match. Was Darby Allin really wielding a flamethrower? 🔥🔥 Tune in to find out! (00:00) Intro Music (00:32) Introductory Banter (06:03) The Big Valbwoski talks Father's Day (07:31) Roderick Strong (c) vs Will Ospreay - AEW International Championship (12:43) MJF and Adam Cole segment (16:55) Bang Bang Gang (c) vs Death Triangle - AEW Trios Championship (21:01) Toni Storm (c) vs Serena Deeb - AEW Women's Championship (27:10) Orange Cassidy vs Trent Beretta (32:04) Chris Jericho (c) vs Hook vs Katsuyori Shibata - FTW Title (42:07) Adam Copeland (c) vs Malakai Black in a barbed wire steel cage match - TNT Championship (50:19) Willow Nightingale (c) vs Mercedes Mone - TBS Championship (55:16) Swerve Strickland (c) vs Christian Cage - AEW World Championship (01:02:38) The Elite vs Team AEW - Anarchy in the Arena (01:11:53) What rating would you give this pay per view? (01:14:49) Final Thoughts and King Booker 🎙️ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @keepthekayfabe for exclusive content, fan interaction, and all the wrestling content you can handle. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more in-depth discussions, reactions, and the best moments from the world of wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/@keepthekayfabe?sub_confirmation=1 #KeepTheKayfabe #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #AEWDoubleOrNothing #SwerveStrickland #YoungBucks #TheElite #Wrestling #Podcast

    1h 19m
  5. Episode 162: AEW Double or Nothing 2024 Prediction Show

    05/24/2024

    Episode 162: AEW Double or Nothing 2024 Prediction Show

    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"! 🎙️ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok @keepthekayfabe for exclusive content, fan interaction, and all the wrestling content you can handle. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more in-depth discussions, reactions, and the best moments from the world of wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/@keepthekayfabe?sub_confirmation=1 #KeepTheKayfabe #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #AEWDoubleOrNothing #SwerveStrickland #YoungBucks #TheElite #Wrestling #Podcast --- 📋 Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro Music (00:33) Introductory Banter (03:57) Big Valboski just got back from Sin City (07:18) How the show will work (08:26) Who gets to pick last? (11:46) Roderick Strong (c) vs Will Ospreay - AEW International Championship (19:41) Toni Storm (c) vs Serena Deeb - AEW Women's World Championship (21:43) Adam Copeland vs Malakai Black in a barbed wire steel cage match (26:59) Jon Moxley (c) vs Konosuke Takeshita - IWGP Heavyweight Title Eliminator Match (31:45) Trent Beretta vs Orange Cassidy (36:39) Chris Jericho (c) vs Hook vs Katsuyori Shibata - FTW Title (40:31) Bang Bang Gang (c) vs Death Triangle - AEW Trios Championship (44:10) Willow Nightingale (c) vs Mercedes Mone - TBS Championship (47:22) Team Elite vs Team AEW - Anarchy in the Arena (52:06) Swerve Strickland (c) vs Christian Cage - AEW World Championship (56:05) Which match will kick off the show?

    1h 1m
  6. Episode 161: What if Vince McMahon Came Back?

    05/10/2024

    Episode 161: What if Vince McMahon Came Back?

    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. 🤼‍♂️ Plus, get ready for the sleaziest TV championship match in history and a "parole board battle royal" that's too bizarre to miss. And if that's not enough, Gary drops a bombshell with a special guest referee announcement that's pure gold. 💥 But wait, there's more! We'll also explore the real-world implications of Vince McMahon's potential comeback to WWE. What would the landscape look like with Vince back at the helm? The crew shares their insights and predictions, along with some hot takes from our Facebook community. 📺 Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more wrestling madness, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @keepthekayfabe for all the behind-the-scenes action. #KeepTheKayfabe #VinceMcMahon #Wrestling #Podcast #MWGA #FantasyBooking #WWE #ProWrestling #Entertainment --- (00:00) Intro Music (00:34) Welcome to Episode 161 (02:12) Hockey Playoffs Banter (04:20) Breaking News: Vince McMahon's New Federation (12:45) The Wild MWGA Match Card (24:09) What If Vince McMahon Returned to WWE? (32:18) Listener Reactions and Fantasy Booking (41:27) The Real Impact of Vince's Comeback (48:59) Closing Thoughts (53:15) Outro Music Show notes created by https://headliner.app --- 🎙️ Thanks for podcasting with Headliner!

    37 min
  7. Episode 160: What Will Tony Khan Do Next?

    05/01/2024

    Episode 160: What Will Tony Khan Do Next?

    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. 🎙️ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @keepthekayfabe for exclusive content, fan interaction, and all the wrestling nostalgia you can handle. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more in-depth discussions, reactions, and the best moments from the world of wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/@keepthekayfabe?sub_confirmation=1 #KeepTheKayfabe #AEW #AllEliteWrestling #TonyKhan #YoungBucks #TheElite #NJPW #JackPerry #Wrestling #Podcast #List --- 📋 Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro Music (00:34) Introductory Banter (05:54) Recap - What's happening with Tony Khan? (11:37) Our Thoughts - The Tony Khan & Jack Perry Altercation (18:56) Tony Khan's On-Screen Presence (24:03) Final Thoughts

    25 min
  8. Episode 159: Best Tag Team Breakups

    04/20/2024

    Episode 159: Best Tag Team Breakups

    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. The Rockers' iconic barbershop betrayalThe Shield's brotherhood crumbles under the swing of a steel chairThe Mega Powers explode in a spectacle of jealousy and betrayalStrike Force's collapse and the rise of The ModelDIY's emotional rollercoaster from inseparable bond to bitter rivalryPlus, we've got a lightning round of quick hitters and honorable mentions, including the Steiners, Edge & Christian, and the unforgettable Evolution fallout. Join "Regal" Steve Grobschmidt, Gary "Golden Pipes" Williams, and Matt Michaelson, aka "Your friendly neighborhood Val Venus" as they share personal anecdotes, fan perspectives, and a dash of humor that only true wrestling aficionados can appreciate. Remember, Keep The Kayfabe isn't just a podcast; it's a way of life. So whether you're a die-hard wrestling historian or a new fan looking for a trip down memory lane, this episode is your ticket to understanding the art of the heel turn and the power of a well-executed split. 🎙️ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @keepthekayfabe for exclusive content, fan interaction, and all the wrestling nostalgia you can handle. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more in-depth discussions, reactions, and the best moments from the world of wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/@keepthekayfabe?sub_confirmation=1 #KeepTheKayfabe #TagTeamBreakups #TagTeams #HeelTurns #WWE #NXT #AWA #WCW #Wrestling #Podcast #List Show notes created by https://headliner.app --- 📋 Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro Music (00:34) Introductory Banter (04:44) Thank you to our Facebook followers! (09:43) The Rockers (12:27) The Shield (18:38) The Mega Powers (27:33) Strike Force (33:41) DIY (43:17) Sting & Ultimate Warrior (47:17) Kevin Owens & Chris Jericho (48:41) Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn (51:12) Scott Hall and Kurt Hennig (53:13) Honorable Mentions

    56 min
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A Milwaukee-based pro wrestling podcast for old-school and new-school wrestling fans. Fantasy booking, predictions, interviews, all-time lists, and major happenings in the world of professional wrestling.

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  • Creator
    Keep The Kayfabe
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2020-2024 Keep The Kayfabe
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