WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast
A podcast dedicated to the analysis of free agency within the world of professional wrestling. Follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Youtube, and X: https://linktr.ee/wrestlewatch
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
"The Absolute One" (fka? Ricky Starks - we'll see!) debuts in NXT as he, Miro, and Malakai Black all get their releases from AEW. WWE meanwhile gave notice to a host of folks including Bea Priestley, Cedric Alexander, and the Good Brothers - where might they go? All that plus the latest on El Hijo de Dr Wagner Jr signing with AAA and rumors swirling on Kevin Knight. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 42!
This episode was recorded live 2/17/25.
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Doug & Ryan discuss the latest round of WWE releases (including Cedric Alexander, Blair Davenport, and Isla Dawn), WWE's re-signing of Alexa Bliss and the leverage she had, Nikki Bella's potential long-term return to WWE after the Royal Rumble, Jordynne Grace finally making the jump we all anticipated, and the latest on international talent Alex Windsor and Mina Shirakawa. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 41!
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Doug & Ryan discuss Alexa Bliss's contract negotiations with WWE, Nikki Bella potentially returning to WWE, Jordynne Grace and Josh Alexander leaving TNA, Mustafa Ali formally joining TNA, and the latest on AJ Styles, Britt Baker, and Thekla. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 40!
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
It's the most wonderful time of the year: awards season! Doug & Ryan go through all the WrestleWatch Awards for 2024 determined by our community. Who will win the coveted Jump of the Year? Tune in to find out! Plus the latest news on the WWE/TNA relationship, Corey Graves, El Hijo de Dr Wagner Jr, Megan Bayne, and Viva Van. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 39!
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Doug & Ryan take a look back to the first WrestleWatch Tier List of 2024 to see how right (and wrong) we were. Plus the latest news on Baron Corbin, Becky Lynch, Malakai Black, Penta, Persephone, and Viva Van. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 37!
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
It looks like Speedball Mike Bailey is on his way to AEW - was that the right choice? That plus the latest on other potential free agents like Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell, Josh Alexander, Tegan Nox, and Viva Van. This week Doug & Ryan are joined by returning guest host Luke!
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Ryan is here this week with quick updates on Ninja Mack in New Japan and Lance Anoa'i signing with WWE.
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Business is booming! Bobby Lashley makes his big debut in AEW that we've been tracking - how accurate were we? Then, what the new WWEID program might mean for free agency and the US indie scene; could we already have something in the past to compare this to? Plus all the latest pro wrestling free agency news and rumors.
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
After a few weeks off due to schedule conflicts, WrestleWatch is back! Ryan, Doug, and special guest Luke will be discussing AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley and the Hurt Collective, the Lucha Bros, and Daniel Garcia.
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Doug & Ryan cover the news in pro wrestling free agency including Daniel Garcia, Motor City Machine Guns, Beth Phoenix, Sheamus, Thekla, and Beth Phoenix - plus the latest on AEW media rights negotiations.
WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.
Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]