Did SummerSlam live up to its hype? Hard to argue against it.  Smacktalk Radio Live returns to break down all the latest fallout from what could be considered PPV of the year.  Was teasing Daniel Bryan as the new WWE Champion, only to lose to Randy Orton a short time later considered a 'good business decision'? Is the McMahon family teaching the WWE Universe a thing or two about how this business works going to fly? Where does CM Punk land now after his loss to Brock Lesnar? A great time for professional wrestling; tons of questions, a boatload of speculation.  We chat with our 'Local Insider' Corey Basso, and a fan who traveled to the Staples Center to watch SummerSlam live, CAVEmag.com's Jay Adams.  Come join the conversation, hit play, and take part in wrestling talk radio. Smacktalk Radio Live, it's what we do! - @SRLradio on Twitter or hit us up at Stitcher.com

Smacktalk Radio Live!

Smacktalk Radio Live - August 22, 2013

We are officially on the road to "Summerslam" and a lot of big things are in the works with the WWE.  John Cena has hand-selected Daniel Bryan to challenge for the WWE Championship and CM Punk has let it be known he's coming for Paul Heyman except he has to get through Brock Lesnar first.  We are just over 4 weeks away from the PPV, and this past Monday alone did a good job heating up the summer fun.  James and Corey run down their thoughts and opinions on the week it was in pro wrestling, starting with this past Sunday's "Money in the Bank" PPV.  In our 'Local Wrestling Scene' tonight, we speak with the Canadian National Wrestling Alliance's (CNWA) Vance Nevada, after news headlines emerged last week that the group is disbanding and CNWA is closing it's doors (33:30 min mark).  We get the exclusive on why this is happening, and maybe throw a little controversy in along the way.  Come join the conversation and take part.  Wrestling. Talk. Radio. Smacktalk Radio Live. @SRLradio on Twitter.

Smacktalk Radio Live - July 17, 2013

After a summer break, we return to the air!  We couldn't think of a better way to do so, than by welcoming Canadian WWE legend, Bret 'The Hitman' Hart.  We chat with him about a variety of topics including the current Canadian wrestling scene and also get his take on the concept of the 'Money in the Bank' ladder match.  Speaking of which, this Sunday is 'MITB' 2013 and not only do we catch ourselves up on what's happened since we last spoke, but we rundown the upcoming show this Sunday.  We're talking Daniel Bryan, CM Punk, Mark Henry, Wade Barrett and more.  Come get caught up on the latest in pro wrestling, just hit the 'play' button below.  Happy to be back, and looking forward to the future.  Wrestling Talk Radio. Smacktalk Radio Live. @SRLradio on Twitter.

Smacktalk Radio Live - July 11, 2013

Trying something new, tonight we broadcasted live exactly 1.5 hours before WWE presented "Extreme Rules".  We ran down our thoughts on every match heading into the PPV, and were lucky enough to do it alongside Philadelphia's own, Brian Soscia.  Will it be John Cena or Ryback walking out Extreme Rules as champion?  Is Triple H actually going to go one-up on Brock Lesnar?  What about Chris Jericho vs Fandango? Is it Summer Rae's night?  We talk about the past 6 weeks heading up to tonight's PPV, hope you enjoy everyone.  Find us on Stitcher Radio at Stitcher.com and also on Twitter @SRLradio

"Extreme Rules" Pre-Show - Smacktalk Radio Live - May 19, 2013

As we inch closer to WWE "Extreme Rules", we debate what's drawing us to this show.  Is it the possible rebuild of Brock Lesnar?  Is it the idea that Ryback could be the next WWE Champion? Or perhaps the word 'Extreme' just brings something special to the table.  Regardless, we break down the week it was in pro wrestling, talking all the latest.  In our 'Post-2-Post Report', we are joined by WrestlingINC.com's Raj Giri, who stops by to help catch everyone up on the 'business of the business''.  We're looking to grow our wrestling community!  Send a friend to @SRLradio and don't hesitate to join the conversation yourself, we would love to hear from you.  Send your thoughts on the week it was in pro wrestling to onair@smacktalkradiolive.com and you'll be entered into a chance to win a 'Wrestlemania 29' Blu-Ray DVD. Find us on iTunes.

Smacktalk Radio Live - May 9, 2013

It's our opinion, but the words 'Post-Wrestlemania lull' couldn't be more evident these days.  On tonight's show, James and Corey discuss the uninspired booking by the WWE lately.  Is there a long-term plan with the product? Are fans really excited for what lies down the road? Are you interested in what they are putting out there?  Hey... at least the wrestling on RAW was great right?  We break down all the latest from the week it was in pro wrestling, chatting John Cena, Ryback, Dolph Ziggler and more as we head towards 'Extreme Rules'.  Join the conversation! Send a friend to @SRLradio on Twitter and hit us up at Stitcher.com

Smacktalk Radio Live - May 2, 2013

It's an interesting time for the WWE.  Wrestlemania 29 has come and gone, and the argument to keep you interested is being made.  Is it working?  Definitely debatable, which makes for great conversation.  Tonight, Corey and James discuss the Ryback vs John Cena program.  Is this selling 'Extreme Rules'?  They chat about The Shield, and just what happens with this trio that is on the roll of a lifetime.  Triple H vs Brock Lesnar...is it compelling?  In our 'Local Wrestling Scene' we chat with ASW star Matt XStatic who wrestles his last match in the lower mainland this weekend in Cloverdale against Richie Destiny.  Great insight into an up-and-comer within the pacific northwest, and a must-hear.  Hey, you like this show we call Smacktalk Radio Live? Help us out.  Send a friend to @SRLradio or leave us some feedback on iTunes.  Find us on Stitcher.

Smacktalk Radio Live - April 24, 2013

This week, James and Corey try to make the most of a lacklustre Monday Night RAW which took place from Greenville, South Carolina.  Trying to find the good in what's going on, they chat about Brock Lesnar/Triple H III, as well as Ryback's turn to the darkside as he sets his sights on the WWE Champion John Cena, and CM Punk taking time away from a roster that lacks certain starpower.  It's an interesting time for the WWE, as it seems increasingly clear scrambling has been a result of the Rock getting injured at Wrestlemania 29.   Take the bad with the good, it's what pro wrestling is all about...and we just like to talk about it. @SRLradio on Twitter, iTunes and Stitcher.

Smacktalk Radio Live - April 17, 2013

What was an amazing weekend shared by the wrestling community, is now a great lasting memory. Wrestlemania weekend from NY/NJ has come and gone.  Back in the Smacktalk Studios, Corey and James sit down tonight and essentially talk off the top of their heads about the week it was.  What was the vibe  in the stadiums like for Wrestlemania and Monday Night RAW?  How did it come across on TV?  Were the shows all they were hyped up to be?  The 'Starsky and Hutch' of wrestling run down their initial thoughts heading forward as we now move towards post-Wrestlemania...always interesting.  Come join the conversation and have some fun...Smacktalk Radio Live. Wrestling. Talk. Radio. @SRLradio on Twitter

Smacktalk Radio Live - April 11, 2013

It's late in New York City, so tonight unfortunately we're cutting it short.  It's the night before the biggest night in pro wrestling, Wrestlemania 29, and Corey sits down outside Madison Square Garden with Philadelphia's own Brian Soscia.  Together, Corey and Brian chat about the Hall of Fame which took place minutes before this recording, and talk about the big three matches heading into Wrestlemania tomorrow.  A great tradition carried on from last year, Brian and Corey give their thoughts before the big night.  There was a lot more planned for tonight, but it's past 3AM and it's time to head to bed.  Enjoy Wrestlemania 29 everyone, we'll see you on the other side!  Make sure to sit back, enjoy, and most importantly, be entertained.  -Corey

Wrestlemania Week Coverage - Day 3 - April 6, 2013

We are two days away from the biggest night in pro wrestling, Wrestlemania 29.  Tonight, we continue our coverage and broadcast live from Wrestlemania weekend in New York.  Corey and James resume their analysis of some of the big matches taking place, such as the Rock vs John Cena, Triple H vs Brock Lesnar, and Undertaker vs CM Punk.  Corey also sits down and chats with Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns, better known as 'The Shield', wrestling journalist Arda Ocal and former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas, getting their thoughts on the build to Wrestlemania 29.  Follow us on Twitter @SRLradio and let us know what you think!

Wrestlemania Week Coverage - Day 2 - April 5, 2013

We are seven days away from the biggest night in professional wrestling, Wrestlemania 29.  Happening in New Jersey/New York on April 7th from Metlife Stadium, James and Corey chat one final time before Corey heads off to NJ/NY to cover Wrestlemania festivities.  Come hear their opinions of each match on the card, 7 days out.  Will those opinions change after tomorrow's Monday Night Raw?  We chat about Rock/Cena 2, CM Punk/Undertaker, Mark Henry/Ryback and more.  Wrestling. Talk. Radio. -  We broadcast live from Wrestlemania weekend Friday Night! Keep it locked on our Twitter @SRLradio for all our latest Wrestlemania week coverage.

Wrestlemania Week Coverage - Day 1 - March 31, 2013

It's been quite the obstacle lately for us to get together in the same room and produce a show, but tonight, it happened.  Crazy. It's been the first time hearing from James and Corey since a rough template of Wrestlemania 29 has been sketched out on TV.  They grab the microphones, and converse for the first time together in a while about the product, and meh, it wasn't half bad. As live as it gets. We'll run with it...we chat  Rock vs Cena, Undertaker vs CM Punk, Ryback vs Mark Henry and more. We're on the road to Wrestlemania 29 folks, it's time to get amped up... Smacktalk Radio Live. Wrestling Talk Radio. @SRLradio on Twitter

Smacktalk’s ‘Quick Take’ - March 12, 2013

We break new ground on our show tonight as we talk TNA wrestling and welcome our guest, Christopher Daniels.  We find out his thoughts on some of the recent improvements TNA has announced such as moving to a different PPV structure and taking their flagship show out of the Impact Zone in Orlando.  At a local level, we ask Christopher about his memories of wrestling in the pacific northwest and who he stays in contact with.  In our 'Post-2-Post Report', we hear from a Canadian amateur wrestling champion, Chris Wilson, who gives us his insight into the recent decision by the IOC to drop wrestling from the Olympic games.  Of course, we also get you caught up on the week it was, running down the Monday Night Raw from Nashville, TN and preview the WWE PPV event 'Elimination Chamber' which happens this Sunday, marking the official road to Wrestlemania. CM Punk, The Rock, John Cena, The Shield and more...come get your wrestling talk radio fix.  You can now find us on Stitcher!  Download their app, or search for us at Stitcher.com

Smacktalk Radio Live - February 14, 2013

The Royal Rumble has come and gone, we are on the road to Wrestlemania, but first we have to make a stop at the Elimination Chamber.  On our show this evening, we break down the week it was in pro wrestling, discussing John Cena winning the Rumble and The Rock ending CM Punk's reign as WWE Champion.  Were these results too predictable?  Furthermore, were they the correct decisions?  We debate that and everything else, from Alberto Del Rio to The Shield and everything in between.  We also dive back into the local wrestling scene in the pacific-northwest, by chatting with the newly-crowned ECCW Champion, Cremator.  A must-hear interview for any wrestling enthusiast.  We hear from Corey Basso who was live at Monday Night Raw in Las Vegas, and get you caught up on the business of the business in our 'Post-2-Post Report'.  It's wrestling talk radio, this is Smacktalk Radio Live.  Subscribe to us in the iTunes store. @SRLradio on Twitter.

Smacktalk Radio Live - January 31, 2013

Bringing you up to date with all the latest news, views and opinions on everything wrestling. Hosted by James McDonald and Corey Callahan. Facebook.com/smacktalkradio and Twitter @SRLradio

hubhopper

Smacktalk Radio Live!

hubhopper