Wrestling: Retold and Relived with Richie Mars
Episodes
The Tarnished King: Ricochet's WWE Run Retrospective
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ricochet has made headlines in the pro wrestling world for saying his WWE Run tarnished his wrestling legacy. No matter which side of the fence you...
WWE Storylines that ALMOST Happened!
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Undertaker feuding with his SON?Real Kane being the FAKE KANE?Mr. Kennedy being A McMAHON?There have been many WWE Storylines throughout the years but...
It's Like Knight & Jey: The Main Event Problem
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two stars that are revolved around the World Heavyweight Championship scene for two very different reasons on WWE Raw are Jey Uso & LA Knight. While J...
Jey Uso As Champion Was WORTH The Risk!
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richie Mars is back and is talking about whether or not Jey Uso was a GOOD WWE World Heavyweight Champion and there is a lot to unpack!At 51 Days, Jey...
Truth & Consequences of Ron Killings and WWE
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
9 Days Ago, R-Truth announced that WWE was going to let his contract expire. 6 Days later, R-Truth made his presence felt by attacking John Cena at WW...
The Paul Heyman Multiverse: The Paul Heyman Guys and Girls That Should Have Been!
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and entering the "Wrestling Multiverse"! Paul Heyman is one of the most influential figures in professional wrestling and best known in the...
Stone Cold vs Bret Hart: The Story Behind WWE's PERFECT Match!
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WWE announced that their Hall of Fame will included "Immortal Moments" and the first inductee is the WrestleMania 13 classic between "Stone Cold" Stev...
The Main Event Mafia: TNA's Greatest Faction or Disappointment?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt Angle. Sting. Kevin Nash. Booker T. Scott Steiner. All Hall of Famers, Former World Champions and, most importantly, Main Eventers. The TNA Impac...
BULLET CLUB IS FINE: The Bullet Club Civil War!
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cody Rhodes DIDN'T turn heel at Elimination Chamber but there was a time where he was one of the hottest bad guys in professional wrestling and caused...
LOLTNA: The WORST of TNA Wrestling!
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TNA Wrestling made headlines when they announced a working relationship with WWE NXT that will see talent from their respective brands appearing on th...
COMPL-YEET-LY Uncalled For: How Jey Uso BROKE the Wrestling Fandom!
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jey Uso WON the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble! And people are definitely making their opinion's known about it! Richie Mars breaks down the reaction to one o...
The MANY Faces A Wrestler Can Have!
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Timeless' Toni Storm said "The hardest role you can play is yourself" and that couldn't be more true when it comes to pro wrest...
John Cena Retirement Tour PREDICTION ROUNDTABLE!
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WE'RE BAAACCK! We're kicking off the NEW season with a ROUNDTABLE of predicting John Cena's FINAL year as an active competitor inside of a WWE ring! ...
THE PIVOT: An Audio Documentary on The Rock's Controversial Return to WrestleMania!
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was dormant from competing in a WWE ring for nearly a decade. So much so it became doubtful if he would ever return. Just wh...
Kurt Angle vs Brock Lesnar IRON MAN MATCH: How to END a legendary rivalry!
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richie Mars has been watching wrestling for 21 years and the match that got him into the wacky world of professional wrestling was Kurt Angle vs Brock...
Unfocused Thoughts on AEW!
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and AEW All Out 2024 has gotten a lot of people talking...including Richie Mars! Join Richie Mars as he discusses his ups and downs wi...
John Cena's Last Time is (ALMOST) Now with Michaila the Ring Queen!
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Cena's LAST WWE Match will occur next year in 2025. The end of one of the greatest careers in WWE will be a somber moment for those who grew ...
Taking His Ball And Going Home: Why "Stone Cold" Steve Austin WALKED OUT of WWE!
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with something a little bit different; an audio documentary! Richie Mars is going solo this week to tell the story of why Stone Cold St...
The Bellas: Twins Creating Magic with Ebbi (216.bonnetbitxh)!
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Bella Twins were the face of the WWE Divas division for many years and as such they were unfairly seen as what was wrong with the WWE's portra...
A Long and Winding Road to the SummerSlam 1999 Main Event!
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Ventura returned to WWE last night on Raw. However, 25 years ago his role was much, much different. Not only was he the Governor of Minnesota, h...
nWo: Epic Beginning, Questionable Fall with Old School Phoenix King!
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The new World order was the most influential in professional wrestling history and the first storyline that weaved realism in a professional wrestling...
The Authority Storyline with Pat The Wiseman!
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh Jeez In the summer of 2013, WWE created a storyline that saw Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Randy Orton and other stars on a mission to show the WWE ...
"The Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns: Year 1 with “Pro Wrestling Wizard” Just Doug!
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every championship reign has a beginning. A beginning that sets the tone of how it may play out. When Roman Reigns defeated "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and...
Black Saturday: How WWE Purchasing a Time Slot CHANGED Pro Wrestling FOREVER with ScottyWre$tling!
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and this month marks the 40 Year Anniversary of Vince McMahon purchasing the time slot on TBS Superstation, kicking Georgia Championship Wr...
Joshi Wrestling 101 with Deenard aka Light Skin Gajin!
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pro Wrestling has many styles that influenced the style for the better. One of the lesser known styles of pro wrestling is Joshi Wrestling; women wres...
Peacemaker: John Cena's Game Changing Role with Shoot the Flick!
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Cena is the latest WWE Star to gain Hollywood success but it took him a while to find his defining character that so many actors strive for. Ente...
Fixing the WWE Draft: An Overview on what did and didn't WORK!
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The WWE Draft gives a lot of fans hope that WWE would take their brand split seriously. Since 2002, the WWE Draft took many shapes and forms with mixe...
Daniel Bryan & Bray Wyatt: Right Feud At The Wrong Time w/ Wrestling with Coffee!
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson) is considered by many one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the world. Bray Wyatt is considered by many one of ...
Missed Opportunity: WWE's First Attempt at a Cruiserweight Division
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After WWE purchased it's competitor WCW, one of the ideas they carried from there was the Cruiserweight Division; a place where the greatest profe...
WWE in 2019: The WORST Year in the Modern Era? with Baldbro!
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and we're talking about arguably WWE's Worst Creative Year in 2019! Richie Mars is joined by WrestleTok content creator Baldbro to discuss ...
Surviving the WrestleMania Hangover with Hot Take Wrestling!
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're emotionally drained from all the wrestling WWE & AEW have been providing; fear not! Richie Mars is back with special guest Hot Take ...
Cody Rhodes: The Hero's Journey
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and the biggest news in WWE and wrestling is Cody Rhodes finishing his story to become the Undisputed WWE Champion for the very first t...
The Biggest Tag Team Matches in WWE WrestleMania History!
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the finale and Main Event of the month long WrestleMonthia and we're ending it with a BANG! The biggest tag team match in WrestleMania hi...
Undertaker's Last Stand: Going to the Boneyard with Shoot The Flick's Scott Eisenberg!
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WrestleMonthia continues with the first Night 1 WrestleMania Main Event in history and The Undertaker's Last Match: The Boneyard Match vs AJ Style...
WretleMania 21: John Cena & Batista's Crowning Moment!
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're still in the thick of WretleMonthia and we're taking it back to WWE's Ruthless Aggression Era where WWE made the decision to anoint ...
Making WrestleMania 32 - 35 Two Night WrestleManias with Ryan Gray of the North South Connection!
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're in WrestleMonthia and we're starting with making the most bloated WrestleManias two nights and see if they're better for it! Richie ...
Leaving a STING with Ruthless Talk's Bryan Thomas!
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At AEW Revolution 2024, Sting, one of the last of his generation wrestled his final match. Richie Mars and Co-Host of the Ruthless Talk podcast Bryan ...
FANTASY BOOKED: The WWE Invasion PPV
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and Richie Mars is joined by his Playboy Possum partner Marcus in a sequel to their WWE Invasion Episode by booking their own WWE Invas...
Locked In The Elimination Chamber with Roman Wrestling!
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and talking about the humble (and painful) beginnings of one of WWE's most brutal creations; the Elimination Chamber! Richie Mars i...
UNSUNG: How WWE Divas became WWE Women with Chrissy Tina!
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and giving the women of WWE the spotlight as he's joined by TikTok's Chrissy Tina to talk about the progression of the WWE Women's Division...
Pro Wrestling Demos & Ratings 101 with Dylan from "Last Week In Wrestling Podcast"!
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and we are tackling *BRAND NEW* for the podcast; ratings and demographics and their impact in the current WWE and AEW climate! Richie i...
The DNA of CM Punk
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*This episode was recorded prior to the WWE Royal Rumble PLE and knowledge of CM Punk's torn triceps* We're back and talking about one of the ...
The Rock or Cody Rhodes: Who SHOULD face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40?
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 1 Year Anniversary AND the Season 2 premier! Richie is joined by frequent cohost Seth, James (cohost of Ruthless Talk), Phil Khan (cohost of ...
The Mt. Rushmore of Pro Wrestling Families
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and in honor of the release of "The Iron Claw" movie being released, Richie Mars is joined by Mr. Seth-sational to go over their Mt. Rushmo...
The Invasion: The Biggest Botched Story in WWE History?
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and phew, we got another mega episode! Richie is joined by WCW fan Marcus and they relieve what was supposed to be the BIGGEST storyline of...
Bray Wyatt: A Decade of Dynamic Creativity w/ Ruthless Talk!
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and this is a HUGE episode! Richie is joined by James Porcelly & Bryan Thomas from the podcast "Ruthless Talk" to talk about the late, grea...
Roman Reigns & Hulk Hogan: Two Championship Runs That DEFINED Their Respective Generations!
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Roman Reigns is in the midst of a HISTORIC WWE Championship run. Main WWE fans are wondering whether or not he will pass Hulk Hogan's 4 Year run as ch...
Havoc on Halloween! How Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio's Legendary Match almost didn't happen!
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio is a legendary rivalry across multiple promotions in professional wrestling with their most prolific ...
Orange Cassidy: Controversial or Whatever
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Orange Cassidy is one of the most divisive stars in Professional Wrestling today. From his couldn't care less demeanor, wrestling with sunglasses on, ...
The Curious Case of Keith Lee
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fun Fact: Keith Lee is one of Richie's Favorite Wrestlers! From Fall 2019 to Summer 2020, Keith Lee was one of the fasted rising stars in WWE. Fro...
WWE NXT vs. AEW: Wednesday Night Wars and Beyond!
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight WWE NXT & AEW go head-to-head in an EPIC battle of television supremacy! But before that, both were fighting it out on Wednesday nights at th...
Adam Copeland Takes Flight On The "Money Plane" with Shoot the Flick
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Copeland made the jump from WWE to AEW on Sunday but this movie, Money Plane, was where he first found out that he was cleared to wrestle after 9...
Dolph Ziggler: WWE's Jack of All Trades
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and we're talking about "The Show Off" Dolph Ziggler, who recently was released after his 19 year tenure in WWE! Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson,...
Austin Theory: Why Being "The Future" Does More Harm Than Good
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and, oh boy, this one's a doozy! Austin Theory is WWE's latest Superstar being pegged as "The Future" by Vince McMahon himself but unfortun...
Why Vince Russo's WWE Return Lasted One Day
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back & going a bit behind the scenes for this one! Vince Russo was a head in WWE's creative force for their most popular time on television. He ...
Triple H's 1st Year Running WWE Creative
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a year since Vince McMahon stepped down from Chairman of WWE...until he came back in January. However, when McMahon stepped down, Triple...
The Great American Bash 2008: How Triple H Ruined Edge's Wedding
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back & we're trying something new; a watch along! Triple H vs Edge only had ONE 1-on-1 match on PPV, and Richie Mars was there to see it live! R...
The Top 5 Worst WWE Money In The Bank Cash-ins!
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Money in the Bank Ladder Match has become one of the most innovative concepts in recent memory but they've had some hiccups along the way! Richie ...
Seth Rollins: Clearing The Vision
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and we're talking about the main faces and personas of WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins! Why did fans start to turn on...
The Big Gold Belt in WWE: Nostalgia for Nostalgia's Sake?
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WWE recently revealed a "new" WWE World Heavyweight Championship! To honor this occasion, Richie Mars & his special guest cohost and long time wrestli...
How Dave Bautista became the BEST Wrestler turned Actor with Shoot The Flick
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richie is back with his two good friends from the movie review podcast Shoot the Flick, Scott Eisenberg and Frankie Sparks, and they are tackling a BI...
Tyson Kidd: WWE's Hidden Gem
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about a WWE Superstar who has left an impact in more ways than one in professional wrestling; "The Last Student of the Hart Dungeon"...
Viva La Eddie Guerrero!: How Eddie Guerrero Became One of the Most Beloved Professional Wrestlers
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been 19 Years since Eddie Guerrero's bloody battle with JBL so what better way to celebrate that discussing the career of the legendary Eddie Gue...
Pro Wrestling Through The Eyes of a Ju-Jitsu Champion w/ Serra BJJ Black Belt Dave Patton
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this special edition of Wrestling: Retold & Relived, Ju-Jitsu veteran, champion, and major Pro Wrestling fan Dave Patton joins the show! Richie...
The Origins & Evolution of the WWE Draft
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's DRAFT WEEK for WWE's Raw & Smackdown brands! Richie Mars dives into the history of the WWE Draft and how it progressed through the years! What we...
WWE Champion Big E: Why wasn't it BIGGER?
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big E is one of the most charismatic performers in the current crop of WWE. When he became WWE Champion; people rejoiced! So why didn't it hit with fa...
Christian Cage: A Modern-Day Pioneer & Legend!
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Cage is secretly one of the most influential stars in professional wrestling and it's time we give the man his flowers! Join Richie & huge C...
An American Nightmare: What's Next For Cody Rhodes?
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So...what do you guys wanna talk about? The end of Wrestlemania Night 2 SHOCKED WWE fans all over the world. Despite his momentum, Cody Rhodes failed...
Cody's Road to WrestleMania: How AEW's Most Hated Star Became WWE's Biggest Fan Favorite
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Wrestlemania Month Finale! We're ending with a HUGE topic as we go over Cody Rhodes's journey towards the main event of Wrestlemania 39 again...
Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels II: The Heartbreak Kid's Last Stand w/ Shoot The Flick's Scott Eisenberg
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WRESTLEMANIA MONTH CONTINUES! Richie is once again joined by Shoot The Flick's own Scott Eisenberg to talk about possibly the GREATEST story in Wr...
The Mania of The Undertaker's Wrestlemania Streak
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're still in WRESTLEMANIA MONTH with a HUGE topic; The Undertaker's Wrestlemania Streak! Richie is joined by long-time fan Seth, whose seen Undertak...
KofiMania: The Unexpected Sensation that took WWE by storm!
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's WRESTLEMANIA MONTH! For the month of March, each episode of Wrestling: Retold & Relived will be Wrestlemania related! Richie is joined by hug...
Jeff Hardy: The Extreme Highs and Lows of the 2000s Most Influential Star
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*This episode was recorded prior to Jeff Hardy's sentencing last week. Richie addresses the sentencing in the first 2 minutes of the episode* Richie M...
The Nexus: The Shocking Rise of WWE's Most Unlikely Group
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richie is back with his friend Don't Follow David (DFD) to talk about the gameshow version of WWE's third brand NXT and how the inaugural rookie class...
AJ Lee Loves CM Punk...and Daniel Bryan...and Kane...and Making History?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richie's going solo on this Valentine's Day to come one of the most BIZARRE love squares in WWE history! CM Punk is on course on his record-breaking W...
Rey Mysterio's 2006: An Uncomfortable Road to the Top
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richie is back with his childhood friend David to talk about the whirlwind year Rey Mysterio had to reach the pinnacle of WWE; the World Heavyweight C...
Rock/Austin II: The Apex of Wrestling's Popularity? with Shoot the Flick's Scott Eisenberg
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first episode and we are starting it off with a BANG! Richie is joined by long time wrestling fan and co-host of Shoot the Flick Scott Eisenb...
Wrestling: Retold and Relived with Richie Mars (Trailer)
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas