Pro-Wrestling | The Complete LTN Resource List

Pro-wrestling has a unique way of captivating audiences worldwide with its blend of athleticism, storytelling, and larger-than-life personalities. From unforgettable matches featuring iconic superstars to the electrifying spectacle of live events, it offers a rare brand of entertainment that unites fans across generations. Whether you’re a lifelong devotee or just beginning to explore the ropes, the following collection of articles, videos, and podcasts celebrates the undeniable power of professional wrestling—and the passion that keeps us coming back for more. Dive in, and get ready to relive legendary moments, discover new perspectives, and celebrate the ongoing evolution of the squared circle.

The Dirt Sheets | Articles

• Why I love Pro Wrestling (Even Though it’s “Fake”) by Radio Matt | “Why do you watch that? You know it’s fake right?” The common criticism wrestling fans hear is that we shouldn’t enjoy something that is “fixed.” Radio Matt explains the appeal.
• What WWE Can Teach Us about Ministry Burnout by Craig Nash | Craig Nash brings a devotional comparing WWE spreading it’s content over several streaming services to ministry workers spreading themselves too thin.
• A Christian Defense of Pro-Wrestling by Craig Nash | On it’s face, Wrestling does seem to mesh with Christianity OR nerd culture. Here’s why it fits perfectly in both.
• The King Who Couldn’t Let Go: John Cena, Cody Rhodes, and the Biblical Story Playing Out on WWE TV by Radio Matt | Heading into WrestleMania 41, Radio Matt points out the parallels between John Cena/Cody Rhodes and King Saul/David.
• Friendships and Body Slams by Adam Clodfelter | On WrestleMania 37 weekend, Adam celebrates the community he’s found cheering on these talented performers.

Countdown | LTN Top Ten Lists

• 10 WrestleMania Storylines Every Fan Should Rewatch by Craig Nash | The WWE Vault YouTube channel has worked to create long-form videos that re-cap entire storylines from the past – every promo, segment & match – and we’ve collected the best WrestleMania stories for you to relive.
• 10 Wrestlers of Faith by Craig Nash | This article explores the faith journeys of legendary wrestlers who found redemption through Jesus Christ, transforming their lives and careers. Discover how faith reshaped their struggles, successes, and ultimate purpose.
• 10 Most Shocking Wrestling Heel Turns of All Time by Radio Matt | When good guys go bad! This article explores the most shocking heel turns in wrestling history, detailing betrayals that stunned fans, changed careers, and redefined the industry—culminating in moments that shaped pro wrestling forever.
• 10 Greatest WrestleMania Moments of the Last 20 Years by Radio Matt | WrestleMania has delivered countless unforgettable moments over the past two decades, but some stand above the rest. From shocking returns to career-defining victories, relive the drama, emotion, and excitement that have made these moments legendary in WWE history!
• 10 Fan-Favorite WrestleMania Matches by Craig Nash | In the lead-up to WrestleMania XL, we’re counting down the top 10 ‘Mania matches that stopped the show.
• 10 Fan-Favorite Royal Rumble Matches by Craig Nash | In advance of the 2024 Royal Rumble, we countdown the top 10 Royal Rumble matches that defined their eras.

Two Words Podcast | Superstar Spotlights

• Two Words 68: Our Top 3 John Cena Moments | Video | Audio | As John Cena’s final match approaches, John & Radio Matt share their favorite Cena memories.
• Two Words 62: John Cena | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt wrap up their 8th season with a deep dive into the career and legacy of John Cena – Mr. Hustle, Loyalty & Respect.
• Two Words 56: Mick Foley | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt wrap up season 7 by taking a look at the career and legacy of Mick Foley – the most unlikely legend of wrestling, whose threshold for pain, amazing characters, and hilarious mic skills made him perhaps the most beloved pro-wrestler of the Attitude Era.
• Two Words 44: Bray Wyatt | Clip | Audio | John & Radio Matt celebrate the life and career of Windham Rotunda, known in the ring as Bray Wyatt.
• Two Words 42: The Rock | Clip | Audio | John & Radio Matt continue tradition with their season finale episodes by taking an in-depth look at an iconic superstar. This season, the honor falls to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson!
• Two Words 34: Shawn Michaels | Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Audio | John & Radio Matt wrap up the season as they normally do – spotlighting an all-time great! This season, they focus on their favorite wrestler of all time: The Heartbreak Kid – Shawn Michaels.
• Two Words 28: The Undertaker | Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Audio | In the Season 3 finale, John & Radio Matt put the spotlight on the one and only Phenom of the WWE – The Undertaker!
• Two Words 21: Stone Cold | Video | Audio | There are plenty of wrestlers that have felt larger than life throughout the years, but few have reached this level of immortality by being a normal guy who hates his boss. Whether it was his in-your-face attitude, his cathartic clashes with authority, or his iconic catchphrase that has sold more T-Shirts than any other superstar from any promotion in all of pro-wrestling history: everyone felt a connection with Stone Cold Steve Austin. Today on the show, John & Radio Matt talk about the legacy of the one-and-only Texas Rattlesnake.
• Two Words 13: Ooo Yeah (The Macho Man Special) | Clip | Audio | John & Radio Matt bring you the Season 1 finale episode, taking a special look at “The Macho Man” Randy Savage.

Two Words Podcast | WrestleMania Shows

• Two Words 63: Go Home (WrestleMania 41) | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt may be taking this season off, but there’s no way they aren’t coming back to discuss John Cena’s final WreslteMania.
• Two Words 53: Greatest WrestleMania | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt do a deep dive review of WrestleMania XL, which may go down in history as not only the best ‘Mania of this era, but perhaps the greatest ‘Mania in the history of the WWE.
• Two Words 52: Go Home (WrestleMania XL) | Video | Audio | WrestleMania XL is just a few days away and John & Radio Matt are bringing you all of their predictions for what’s going down on the two-night show of shows!
• Two Words 39: Now What? | Clip | Audio | John & Radio Matt take a look back at WrestleMania 39 and the RAW After ‘Mania to see where WWE is going from here (and how it’s not looking great at the moment).
• Two Words 38: Go Home (WrestleMania 39) | Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Audio | John & Radio Matt are talking about all things WrestleMania 39, Hall of Fame, and the latest wrestling news and rumors.
• Two Words 11: Go Home (WrestleMania 37) | Audio | John & Radio Matt give their predictions for the show of shows – the Grand-daddy of them all!

Nerd History Podcast | WrestleMania Shows

• Nerd History 29: The Nerd History of WrestleMania 1-10 | Video | Audio | Learn all about the first decade of WrestleMania events, followed by a discussion on the decade from Radio Matt & John.
• Nerd History 30: The Nerd History of WrestleMania 11-20 | Video | Audio | Learn all about the second decade of WrestleMania events, followed by a discussion on the decade from Radio Matt & John.
• Nerd History 31: The Nerd History of WrestleMania 21-30 | Video | Audio | Learn all about the third decade of WrestleMania events, followed by a discussion on the decade from Radio Matt & John.
• Nerd History 32: The Nerd History of WrestleMania 31-40 | Video | Audio | Learn all about the fourth decade of WrestleMania events, followed by a discussion on the decade from Radio Matt & John.
• Nerd History: The Nerd History of WrestleMania FULL DOCUMENTARY | Video | All four WrestleMania mini-docs collected into one full 2-hour documentary.
• Nerd History Mini-Doc: WrestleMania & The Undertaker | Video | Audio | The Undertaker’s WrestleMania Streak is legendary. Learn all about ‘Taker and his special connection to WrestleMania in this short documentary.

Two Words Podcast | Topical Shows

• Two Words 69: Unreal & RAW on Netflix | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt discuss the first year of Netflix’s version of RAW and if we’re pulling back the curtain too much lately.
• Two Words 66: Heel Cena Post-Mortem | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt take a look back at the misguided Cena heel turn months as well as attempt to predict how the rest of Cena’s run would go.
• Two Words 61: Political Piledriver | Video | Audio | Quite a few pro-wrestlers have gone into politics, some more successfully than others. Why do so many former wrestlers seek public office? And just how far back does this connection between wrestling and politics go in American history?
• Two Words 59: New Beginnings | Video | Audio | In this episode, John & Radio Matt look back at the run of AEW and how many ex-WWE superstars have attempted to gain better traction in the newer promotion. Is it a wise move? Is it good for business? Is AEW making the same mistakes WCW did?
• Two Words 57: Kayfabe Conundrum | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt catch up on some of the talking points from over the Summer, including Mark Henry’s thoughts on the Wyatt Sicks’ trip to Whataburger. Is kayfabe still something that needs to be protected or are we fully in a post-kayfabe era?
• Two Words 54: Roman’s Reign | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt take a look back at the 1,316-day reign of the Head of the Table, Roman Reigns, and the story of the Bloodline so far.
• Two Words 50: Throw Back | Video | Audio | In celebration of 50 episodes, John & Radio Matt go back to a few of their favorite topics and ask some new questions!
• Two Words 43: Dream Match | Clip | Audio | John & Radio Matt are back to share the dream matches they want to see (but likely never will).
• Two Words 40: What If…? | Clip | Audio | Inspired by Marvel’s “What If…?”, John & Radio Matt take a look a 3 scenarios where one little change would ripple into huge ramifications.
• Two Words 37: Stupid Stuff | Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Audio | It’s still real to us, dang it. But there are some things we’d like to get off of our chests. John & Radio Matt discuss the things in wrestling that are just too hard to defend.
• Two Words 29: Helmsley Era | Clip | Audio | In the Season 4 premiere, John & Radio Matt re-cap the craziness around Vince McMahon resignation and the optimism around Triple H’s new role as head of creative.
• Two Words 25: Bad Attitude | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt discuss what is widely considered to be the greatest 5 years of WWE history – The Attitude Era – the good, the great, and the very bad.
• Two Words 24: 83 Weeks | Audio | John & Radio Matt take us back to the late 90s as we take a look at WCW, what they did right, what they did wrong, and what wrestling would look like today if they had never been sold.
• Two Words 20: Entrance Music | Video | Audio | There is a reason Vince McMahon calls his business “Sports Entertainment”. When you see a wrestler walking to the ring, it’s the spectacle that makes them feel larger than life. Pyro, graphics, laser lights, a video package, and the most important element – the music. The rallying cry for every hero or the looming omen of dread of every villain. John & Radio Matt discuss the music the makes all the difference.
• Two Words 18: You’re Fired | Video | Audio | Wrestlers getting fired is commonplace and not all that scandalous, typically. But these last two years have brought a culling of over 100 talents from the WWE rosters. John & Radio Matt talk about the biggest mistakes and who has made it out the best since being released.
• Two Words 10: Mount Rushmore | Audio | John & Radio Matt pick their choices for the 4 slots of Pro-Wrestling’s Mt. Rushmore!
• Two Words 4: Holiday Madness | Audio | John & Radio Matt discuss wrestling around the holidays, including the good and bad holiday-themed matches and crazy movies cameos.
• Two Words 3: Virus Vacancy | Audio | John & Radio Matt talk about the effects that the pandemic has had on wrestling (i.e. vacant arenas) and how promotions have tried to build back.
• Two Words 2: Wrestling Faith | Audio | John & Radio Matt discuss wrestlers of faith, how many have (or have not) addressed their faith openly, and how WWE treats faith on TV.
• Two Words 1: Why Wrestling? | Audio | John & Radio Matt welcome you to the premiere episode of “Two Words” – a wrestling podcast for fans, by fans – and the newest addition to the Love Thy Nerd Podcast Network! In their first episode, they share why they are fans of wrestling in the first place!

Two Words Podcast | List Shows

• Two Words 60: Intercontinental Championship | Video | Audio | The IC Title has gone through many seasons where it is either a prestigious honor or an afterthought. But as it returns to the big picture again, John & Radio Matt take a look back at some of the greatest IC champs and matches.
• Two Words 51: Love Story | Video | Audio | In a month-late Valentine’s Day episode, John & Radio Matt share memories of wrestling at its peak “soap opera” – the good and the (mostly) bad love stories in wrestling. Some are real, some are fake, some are both!
• Two Words 49: Give Thanks | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt celebrate Thanksgiving by each sharing 10 things about pro-wrestling they are thankful for.
• Two Words 47: Hello Ladies | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt talk about the state of women’s wrestling and decide who some of the best and worst female wrestlers of all time have been.
• Two Words 46: Future Superstars | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt take a look back at the outstanding class of 2002 from OVW – at the time being WWE’s developmental promotion.
• Two Words 45: Can’t Hurt | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt talk about all the wrestling moves that just take a little too much denial in order to believe that they cause any damage or make any sense.
• Two Words 41: Good Guys | Clip | Audio | John & Radio Matt discuss their favorite baby faces in pro-wrestling, what makes a face, and what face should have turned heel.
• Two Words 36: Going Hollywood (The Reboot) | Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Audio | John & Radio Matt reboot one of their season 1 episodes that wasn’t up to par (due to COVID separation) – talking about wrestlers in movies! The good! The bad! The dookie!
• Two Words 35: Job Squad | Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Audio | John & Radio Matt return with Season 5! And on the premiere their paying homage the workhorses of wrestling – enhancement talent (otherwise known as “jobbers”).
• Two Words 33: Tag Teams | Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Audio | Going through the best and worst Tag Teams ever and answering the question: Why isn’t the tag team division as popular today as it was in the Attitude Era?
• Two Words 31: Major Titles | Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Audio | John & Radio Matt discuss the best major titles and champions!
• Two Words 30: Minor Titles | Clip | Audio | John & Radio Matt take a look at the mid-card titles and the champions that made them special.
• Two Words 27: Group Project | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt discuss the best and worst factions of all time, as well as build and book their own fantasy factions.
• Two Words 26: Hot Take | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt share their controversial opinions in wrestling (and some of yours too).
• Two Words 23: Little Guys | Audio | Following their discussion on the biggest wrestlers in the business last time, John & Matt switch focus to the cruiserweights. Who are the best and worst cruiserweights of all time, and why don’t cruiserweights get enough love in the industry?
• Two Words 22: Big Guys | Audio | In the season 3 premiere, John & Radio Matt talk about the best and worst “Big Guys” of wrestling.
• Two Words 19: “Real” Athletes | Video | Audio | Those outside the fandom think that since wrestling is scripted, that wrestlers aren’t actually real athletes. But they fail to realize that many wrestlers got their start in other sports! John & Radio Matt share some of their favorites.
• Two Words 16: New Guy | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt talk about wrestlers that have reinvented themselves or evolved their character for better or for worse.
• Two Words 15: Major Beef | Video | Audio | John & Radio Matt share their favorite rivalries and best rivalry moments.
• Two Words 14: Surprise Me | Clip | Audio | John & Radio Matt are back for Season 2! With a hopeful eye on SummerSlam and AEW Rampage, they’re on the lookout for big surprises in the wrestling world and today, they share the best surprises in wrestling history.
• Two Words 12: Heel Turn | Clip | Audio | John & Radio Matt list the best bad guys in wrestling, the worst bad guys in wrestling, and the most shocking heel turns of all time!
• Two Words 9: Funny People | Audio | John & Radio Matt talk about the funniest wrestlers ever, the funniest wrestlers by accident, and the least funny “funny” characters.
• Two Words 8: Finish Him! | Audio | John & Radio Matt share the best and worst finishing moves of all time!
• Two Words 7: Bad Gimmicks | Audio | John & Radio Matt talk about good wrestlers ruined by bad gimmicks (and those that thrived in spite of them!)
• Two Words 6: Goes Hollywood | Audio | In this socially-distanced edition, John & Radio Matt hit the big screen, sharing the best and worst movies with wrestlers!
• Two Words 5: Trash Talk | Clip | Audio | John & Radio Matt decide on the best and worst trash talkers in the biz, ya jabronis! PLUS: The One Chip Challenge & Title Belt Reveal!

More Podcasts | Interviews & Other Topics

• Nerd History 40: Over the Top Rope – The Nerd History of Royal Rumble | Video | Audio | Radio Matt takes us through the near 40-year history of the iconic annual event.
• Two Words 55: Die-Hard Fan (w/ Dporticus) | Video | Audio | Radio Matt welcomes Dporticus (Josh) for the first ever interview on Two Words. Dporticus shares his story as a WWE superfan – who has attended several live shows, RAW’s, SmackDown’s, even SummerSlam – when he had never watched wrestling before WrestleMania 39.
• Two Words 32: White Rabbit | Clip 1 | Clip 2 | Audio | John & Radio Matt go through each clue along the bunny trail to figure out the identity of the White Rabbit!
• Two Words 17: Pilot Episode | Audio | John & Radio Matt share with you the original pilot episode recorded for what would become “Two Words”! This was originally recoded in August of 2020. They discuss Wrestling during COVID, their fantasy drafts, and SummerSlam 2020.
• Faith & Fandom 19: Wendell LeSueur – Born Elite | Video | Audio | Wendell LeSueur is the acting manager of Ring Wars Carolina, an Indie wrestling group based in Fayetteville, NC. He’s also the owner and operator of Born Elite Enterprises which specializes in music management and events. His primary act is “Fear State” a rock band based out of Dragon’s Lair Comic Book Shop in Fayetteville, NC. Wendell is an active part of the nerd culture scene in North Carolina, heavy on community involvement and engagement, and is an advocate for healthy living.
• Faith & Fandom 8: Audrey Allen – The Life of a Pro-Wrestler | Video | Audio | Hector is joined by Audrey Allen, an indie pro-wrestler, as they discuss life in the indie wrestling scene, how an introvert can learn to control a crowd, and a shared love of Disney.
• Faith & Fandom 2: Tesh: Lady Malice & the Outer Rim Praxeum Lightsaber School | Video | Audio | Tesh is an avid Star Wars fan that runs a lightsaber school akin to “jedi WWE”. She also is a heavily involved cosplayer. Check out her journey as she found romance, community, adventure, and encouragement through through a galaxy far far away.
• Nerd History Podcast 12: The Nerd History of WCW Monday Nitro | Video | Audio | Radio Matt welcomes guest host John Birkey (of the Two Words Podcast) as they discuss the run of WCW Monday Nitro, on the 23rd anniversary of the show’s historic final episode. How did World Championship Wrestling, a promotion that nearly toppled the WWF (now WWE), fizzle out so spectacularly?
• Rise & Shine, Nerds 36: UFC & WWE Are Hoping for a Total Knockout! | Video | Audio | UFC and WWE have officially merged into one company. What does this mean for these two similar, yet completely different, fighting-focused entertainment brands? They’re hoping for a total knockout.

Shorts | Fast Count

• Nerd History: What Does the Deadman Fear? | It’s really weird.
• LTN DLC: Face Turn | A quick devotional inspired by WWE.
• Two Words: John’s Reaction to “We Bring the Boom (Two Words Edition)” | Radio Matt Brings the Boom!
• Two Words: (Belated) 2023 Wrestling Christmas Gift Exchange | John & Radio Matt finally exchange Christmas gifts at the Royal Rumble!
• Two Words: Reacting to Hardy Concert in the Middle of the Royal Rumble | John & Radio Matt watched the Royal Rumble live on Twitch. After 3 hours with still the big main event to come, WWE decided to throw in an unannounced live performance from Hardy. Spoiler alert: Nobody liked it.
• Two Words: 2022 Wrestling Christmas Gift Exchange | John & Radio Matt exchange wrestling-themed Christmas gifts for the second time.
• Two Words: Never Seen THIS Before in WWE! | John & Radio Matt react to the tractor spot from SummerSlam 2022.
• Two Words: A Stunning Nostalgia Trip at WrestleMania 38 | In this clip from the nearly 8 hours of total WrestleMania Watch-Along this year, here is how John & Radio Matt reacted to the Austin/McMahon moment – the first one in 19 years.
• Two Words: 2021 Wrestling Christmas Gift Exchange | John & Radio Matt exchange their wrestling-themed Christmas gifts!
• Two Words Fast Count: Rating War | A quick history lesson on a classic event in pro-wrestling. This episode focuses specifically on an episode of WWF Raw is War from Nov. 2, 1998.
• Faith & Fandom 180: Heel Turn | A 3-minute devotional from Hector Miray inspired by John Cena at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025.
• Faith & Fandom 180: Doing Your Best | A 3-minute devotional from Hector Miray inspired by John Cena at the WWE Royal Rumble 2025.
• Faith & Fandom 180: After This… Your Can’t See Me | A 3-minute devotional from Hector Miray inspired by John Cena’s retirement tour.
• Faith & Fandom 180: Wrestling With God | A 3-minute devotional from Hector Miray inspired by the comic series “Do a Powerbomb!”
• Faith & Fandom 180: Declare Boldly | A 3-minute devotional from Hector Miray inspired by WWE Fastlane 2024.
• Faith & Fandom 180: Rise Up | A 3-minute devotional from Hector Miray inspired by WWE WrestleMania 39.
• Faith & Fandom 180: Ready to Rumble? | A 3-minute devotional from Hector Miray inspired by WWE Royal Rumble 2023.

This resource was compiled by Radio Matt. Last Updated April 14, 2026.