This week, SNME talks about the business of wrestling and business is booming as WWE released its Q1, AEW does great numbers in London, and MLW signs a streaming deal. We are joined in the news by MLW Rewind’s Uncle Bobby B and George McKay.

Boris Roberto Aguilar is joined by Schulich School of Business (York University) professor Vijay Setlur and they do a deep dive into the business side of pro wrestling. They chat about WWE earnings, TV deals, international PPV’s, Wembley ticket sales and MORE!

We are then joined by Emmy award winning podcaster and interviewer Chris Van Vliet chatting all of the hot topics of the week including:

Backlash thoughts
Starved fans for big local shows
The World Heavyweight Championship
AND MORE!
Boris is then joined by SNME Network’s Brad MacKinnon, Greg Feltham, and Matt Ederer as they share their thoughts on Backlash and predict who will win the World Heavyweight Championship on May 27 at WWE Night of Champions.

Plus, as Patrons you get an additional show after the show (as we will call it) where Boris, Greg, Brad, Matt try out some gimmicks and chat Impact, NJPW and more!

This week, SNME gives the keys to Boris Roberto Aguilar as he chats all things pro wrestling. This week we are joined by Slam Wrestling’s Bob Kapur during the news as he gives us his thoughts on Trinity Fatu in Impact.

We are then joined by Emmy award winning podcaster and interviewer Chris Van Vliet chatting all of the hot topics of the week including:

AEW in Wembley
The Spring of CM Punk
WWE Backlash and having that hometown hero featured
WWE Draft
And so much more!
Boris is then joined by SNME Network’s SmackDaddies, Brad MacKinnon and Greg Feltham as they share their thoughts on Night 1 of the WWE Draft and Preview WWE Backlash

This week, Mike McGuire turns the spotlight onto longtime host and original member of SNME, The LAW, and all points in between, Dan “The Mouth” Lovranski.  You won’t want to miss this one.

Also this week, you’ll hear about the following:  – Ted DiBiase Jr. is the first among dozens who could be indicted in a welfare scam allegedly stealing millions of dollars.

– CM Punk’s Return Date is speculated for June 17 – what could be the outcome?

– “The National Treasure” Comes Home to Impact

– A new record is set for a pro-wrestling trading card

– Several big names in wrestling denounce Twitter Blue

– Mercedes Mone extends her deal with NJPW while losing the IWGP title

– Jeff Hardy’s conditions of return to AEW

– Dave Meltzer responds to Trinity Fatu’s claim that the story of Bushiroad not hiring her for Shimmer or New Japan had nothing to do with the company’s stance on spending.

and a LOT more!

This week, SNME Host Mike McGuire catches up with “Dirty Dango”, 10 years to the day that Dango defeated Chris Jericho at WrestleMania 29 in NYC – where Mike and Dango were in the same building back then!

One of the greatest women to grace the ring, Mickie James has relinquished her IMPACT! Wrestling Championship – is this for now, or for good?

Would you go back to paying conventional Pay Per View prices for WWE shows, after years of “Network” rates?

Plus, it was a week of returns and re-signings.  With the upcoming WWE draft, what could we see as far as future call-ups for that company?

The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer joins Mike to talk all sorts of business including the following:

– Rumors of a ‘secret meeting’ to take place as early as this week between CM Punk, FTR, Chris Jericho, The Young Bucks and others combine with a potential Saturday Night show added to AEW’s docket of weekly broadcasts.  Is there any substance to these claims?

– Even further removed, we examine if Cody losing at WrestleMania was the right decision – and what the upcoming Brock Lesnar match could do for the American Nightmare.

– NJPW has new dual champions – are they the next great tag team?

PLUS: A new feature, possibly podcast is on its way!  Listen for more details!

Not since Mr. Spock showed up with a goatee (look it up kids) has there been so much talk about a “universe” changing instantly.

What was being touted as a summer of change has fans around the world concerned that with the return of Vince McMahon to prominence in WWE, the show could revert to what was.

On this week’s show, Mike McGuire sits down with the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer to clear up some of the confusion.  Was this a sale? A Merger? Who’s really in charge of what?

Also, we’ll give you updates on AEW’s massive announcement regarding Wembley Stadium, contract talks and hiring freezing rumors, as well as a health update on a major WWE star.

Plus, to help you with your Easter weekend drive, an SNME Radio Classic interview from last July, the “Podfather”, Conrad Thompson discusses his rise to prominence in the Wrestling Podcast medium.

Also, we get YOUR thoughts on the upcoming WWE Draft.  

It’s the middle of WrestleMania weekend, but SNME is here with a fresh new show, including several conversations OUTSIDE of the biggest weekend in WWE.

On this week’s show, Mike McGuire (@mcguireshow) gives us an update on some late-breaking stories, as well as some in-depth discussion with the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer, and SNME Podcast Panelist Joe Aguinaldo.  Also this week:

– The Rock lets out a huge tease

– Gisele Shaw calls out Rick Steiner for Transphobic Behaviour

– Dante Martin’s brutal injury – is it too late to slow down?

– Thoughts out of WrestleMania Night 1, including Match of the Night voted by YOU

– Boris Aguilar hits the streets to get YOUR pick for tonight’s main event.

This week’s episode comes to you complete without any editing of segments for context.

It’s the best week to be a wrestling fan, and it’s a great week to listen to Sunday Night’s Main Event!

This week:

Mike McGuire talks to Dave Meltzer about CM Punk calling Meltzer a “liar” in an Instagram post

WrestleMania is a week away – who ya got?  We break down some of the more unpredictable matches.
SNME’s Boris Aguilar was at IMPACT! Wrestling’s Sacrifice PPV – find out how fans reacted to BOTH of the promotion’s top champions being taken out of action within days of each other
Calgary’s Dungeon Wrestling is headed to Pay Per View!

Plus LOTS more!

SNME 272 (Patreon) – Canada is All Elite, Sebastian Wolfe Interview, Winnipeg Fan Interviews and more!

AEW returned to Canada, and with that show came a few big announcements for the Great White North!

Join host Mike McGuire as he and Dave Meltzer go through the announced events, including which markets should be easy sellouts, and which shows may have some challenges over summer in the Prairies.

Also, with Forbidden Door 2 set to be part of AEW’s return to Ontario, the Mike and Dave discuss what could happen that show.  Also during this week’s chat, we look at:

The Great MUTA in WWE Hall of Fame – is it going to be a big celebration?  Keibler?
AEW’s Canadian Invasion – why is Canada becoming a new market for OTHER US companies?
Saskatchewan in the Summer – why AEW could face some challenges
Mercedes Mone says that “nobody knows the story” when it comes to her and Naomi departing WWE.  What don’t we know?
Where is Bray Wyatt?  Is that WrestleMania match officially dead in the water?
NXT: HBK – What’s up with Roxanne Perez?

Also on the show, You’ll meet Sebastian Wolfe, an Indigenous pro wrestler who has been gaining momentum in his young career, including his second AEW appearance at the tapings in Winnipeg. 

Plus, speaking of Winnipeg, you’ll meet some of the passionate fans, including a guy made famous by AEW Commentary, “Stormtrooper Jones”, Matt the Shockmaster!

It’s a fun and jam packed edition of the show!  As a Patreon subscriber, you get this show early, commercial free, and with extra long segments.

Please note: due to technical issues, some of this week’s show is mildly overmodulated and may sound distorted.  The problem will be remedied by next week’s episode.

AEW is headed North of their border, to join us in Jets Country this week!

It’s a weird and loaded show, with a Re-Bar-Mitzvah for MJF, a mystery Canadian opponent for Jade Cargill, and more!

Plus, WWE is going speed-dating for bidders as Vince McMahon (who WAS backstage at Raw) has his eyes on big money for his company.

Bret Hart has what few pro wrestlers in the world – if any have – his name hanging from the rafters of a major arena.

Rey Mysterio is going into the WWE Hall of Fame, but will Batista finally join him?

Plus, Dan “The Mouth” Lovranski, Joe Aguinaldo and YOU give us your thoughts on what could be next for “Iron Man” MJF.

On the night of AEW’s Revolution Pay Per View from San Francisco, we asked YOU what match you think will deliver most to the fans. Plus, Jon Jones EASILY won the UFC Heavyweight Champion – but who is left to be a credible opponent for him? Mike McGuire also catches up with The Wrestling Observer’s…