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John and Radio Matt are back for a new post-WrestleMania season of The Two Words Podcast, breaking down WWE’s latest roster cuts, the future of The New Day, rumors around spooky gimmicks, and the fallout from an “okay but better than expected” WrestleMania. They also talk Jake Hager’s Power Slap debut, the Firefly Fun House comparisons surrounding Monkeys Magical Merry-Go-Round, WrestleMania’s ESPN ad-heavy presentation, and how WWE’s storytelling feels different without the usual hype packages. Then the guys preview Backlash in Tampa, make their predictions for Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker, Iyo Sky vs. Asuka, Danhausen’s mystery partner, and Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu.
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John Birkey is a huge wrestling fan. But beyond that, he is a worship leader at his home church, husband to a woman he never saw coming, and a new father to a beautiful baby girl.
Station Manager of LTN Radio and co-host of the "Nerd History Podcast" & the "Two Words Podcast". Matt is a third-generation radio station manager who has done pretty much every job in the radio industry. Matt is the father of two boys and a little girl. It's probably the best thing about him.
Episode Producer
John Birkey is a huge wrestling fan. But beyond that, he is a worship leader at his home church, husband to a woman he never saw coming, and a new father to a beautiful baby girl.
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