Ron Funches & Dustin Thomas talk Double or Nothing and more!
This week on Total Engagement (after missing an episode for the last time), Matt talks to the talk of Double or Nothing Weekend, Dustin Thomas about his meteoric rise to the AEW Battle Royal after wrestling less than a year! Plus, the GREAT Ron Funches talks wrestling, race, comedians, and more! Not only that, Matt gives a take on AEW and may or may not have created a new Scott Steiner Song... ...
58m May 29, 2019
58m
Why Russo Koon is No More, plus eyewitness account of the infamous shoot.
This week on Total Engagement, Matt Koon talks all about why he left Truth with Consequences with Vince Russo, and even tells never before heard stories about how it started.. Also, Matt witnessed a shoot in a ring, yes it's the one you have all heard about. Raw Smackdown "review" Blew Chew Song!
1hr 1m May 15, 2019
1hr 1m
Why I quit Raw, Jeanie Clark talks Gino, and Addressing the "Trolls".
We are back! This week in the wake of another great episode of Dark Side of the Ring, Jeanie Clark talk Gino Hernandez last days, I talk about why I quit watching Raw, and I address the Trolls by name, and tell them something I think they should hear. This week on Total Engagement!
37m May 09, 2019
37m
Dutch Mantell talks Bruiser Brody Death, and Sabu talks about his greatest fear!
A jam packed episode this week on Total Engagement! First we have the legend Dutch, talking about Dark Side of the Ring, and in particular, Bruiser Brody. Then we have a great interview with Sabu where he talks his greatest fear and his new book! Finally we have Matt (me) addressing "heat" between me and one of the greatest wrestling managers of all time? This week on Total Engagement!
1hr 26m Apr 24, 2019
1hr 26m
Was The Montreal Screwjob a "work"? Is it Plausible?
Yes, we are going there, and hopefully we make the case that regardless of how you feel about this subject, there is enough evidence to make it plausible.  Matt dissects the common "clues" (and disposes of some) and introduces some compelling angles that may make you think twice.  This week on Total Engagement with matt Koon, was Montreal a work?
33m Apr 17, 2019
33m
D'Lo on importance of Kofi,Cary Silken on ROH in MSG, and more!
Post Wrestlemania blues could be upon us, but not here at Total Engagement! D'Lo comes by and talks Mania and Kofi Kingston, Cary Silken talks ROH in MSG, and Matt gives some observations from a loooooong weekend in NYC for Mania week! All this plus a Sami Zayn Theme Acoustic Jam? Come on in, Get Engaged!
54m Apr 10, 2019
54m
Wrestlemania 35: It's not too late to save! Plus: What the heck happened?
This week on Total Engagement, it is time to talk about this year's Wrestlemania.  In addition to a preview, prediction, and analysis, Matt gives his plan to save Wrestlemania, and lays out the reasons why he thinks it needs saving. In addition, we are back after a two week absence, which strangely had nothing to do with Matt messing up, and we give you the scoop on that... plus, whe Billy Jac...
51m Apr 03, 2019
51m
David Finlay joins us this week, and Conrad Thompson returns to talk about podcasting.
Its Wednesday, and you know what that means... TOTAL ENGAGEMENT! In addition to a couple short rants and bots, David Finlay joins us to talk about his recent injury, his upbringing, his long term goals, Juice, the Bullet Club, and being a young lion in NJPW. Also, Conrad Thopmson returns to talk about successful podcasting "musts", and stories of how Matt kicked himself out of a group chat and...
1hr 6m Mar 13, 2019
1hr 6m
Conrad Thompson, Brian Pillman Jr, and Part 2 of in depth Jim Johnston interview!
On this week's episode of Total Engagement, Matt gets scammed, and then gets two guests on that he knows pretty well.  Conrad Thompson joins the show to talk about his new Jim Ross podcast? Undertaker? Bruce? and so much more.  Then Matt's first interview ever, Brian Pillman Jr. joins the fray as he talks about his last year in wrestling and perhaps what the future might hold. Lastly, we finish...
1hr 53m Mar 06, 2019
1hr 53m
Music Legend Jim Johnston and World Champ Filthy Tom Lawler!
If you like interviews this episode is the one for you! Jim Johnston stops by and talks themes, his background, and his exit from the WWE. PLUS MLW world Champ Filthy Tom Lawler talks about his UFC to Wrestling success story and his first two full years as a full time wrestler!  PLUS we give you a preview into our Paul Orndorff tribute episode that is coming soon,.  All this and more on a jam p...
1hr 43m Feb 27, 2019
1hr 43m
Lex Luger interview and more Total Engagement!
This week on our second episode of total engagement, Lex Luger joins Matt Koon and talks about some of his most famous, and infamous moments, and his transformation into the person he is today. Also: Matt and Matthew wrestling Road Trip 1, Wrestling with a non fan, Calling BS, and current product talk makes this second episode one not to be missed. tell all of your friends about the podcast fo...
1hr 28m Feb 20, 2019
1hr 28m
Debut Episode! Joey Ryan, Anon Talent Q & A, D-Lo, and More!
The First Episode of Total Engagement with Matt Koon is here, and we hope you enjoy it! Joey Ryan Joins us for a cerebral and in depth discussion of his documentary, his character, his approach, AEW, and his future. We have an Anonymous WWE talent answer a couple of questions. D-Lo Brown joins us to break down what he loves and doesn't love about the product today Hate Tweets - Now with kid...
1hr 5m Feb 13, 2019
1hr 5m
Why It Ended Ends...And A NEW Show begins!
Sadly, we bid adieu to Why it Ended this week, It has been so much fun! Robbie and Matt Reminisce, talk about their plans, and a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT is made about Matt Koon's new Podcast on the MLW Radio Network! It's a news making and historic show, and we want to thank all of YOU for making this happen!
29m Feb 06, 2019
29m
Jake the Snake Roberts Return! The Final Word!
Jake only got half the story out last time, so we had to have him back. We talk "Spin the Wheel make the Deal", Warrior, WCW, and so much more as one of the greatest storytellers of all times returns for one of our best episodes of all time... trust me....
1hr 9m Jan 30, 2019
1hr 9m
Jake The Snake Roberts!!
Here is an episode with one of the ALL TIME Greats! Jake Roberts comes by and talks in depth about why he got into wrestling, his early days, DDT'ing Steamboat, and so much more. Also included is the real story of the abruptly cancelled Hogan program as well as Jake addressing the Jerry Grey Controversy. It's an amazing episode with one of the all time greet storytellers, Jake Roberts, this we...
1hr 16m Jan 23, 2019
1hr 16m
Tyrus aka Brodus Clay
This week on Why It Ended with Robert Strauss we are joined by wrestler turned political commentator Tyrus, known to WWE fans as Brodus Clay. We talk to him about body guarding for Snoop, his two stints in developmental, "paying for Dusty's sins", the happenstance that resulted in "funkasaurus" character, and of course Why It Ended. Robbie also talks about his appearance on the NBC show "The ...
1hr 23m Jan 16, 2019
1hr 23m
Damian Sandow - Aron Stevens!
One of the most interesting "Why It Ended" stories in recent years, Damian Sandow, AKA Aron Stevens is here to tell the whole story to Matt and Robert Strauss! From his beginnings as a teenage rookie, to his time in developmental, the cartwheels, pink tights, Mizdow, MITB, the match with Cena, to his untimely exit from WWE the entire story is covered!
1hr 11m Jan 09, 2019
1hr 11m
Robbie E ..Why It Ended, and his Last Episode??
Here the story of your weekly host of Why It a Ended and how it all came about!!! Robbie E like never before... and is this the last episode ever ????
1hr 12m Jan 02, 2019
1hr 12m
Ahmed Johnson
This week we have on Why It Ended, a man whose career we all remember, and questions about whatever happened to his amazing character he portrayed. A rare look at the man, Tony Norris, behind Ahmed Johnson, and his career examined, on maybe our best show ever.. this Week, on Why It Ended with Robbie E
1hr 10m Dec 26, 2018
1hr 10m
David Arquette
Today we feature our FIRST world champion! He's a very controversial figure, and one of the most talked about stories of 2018, today we are joined by David Arquette as we talk WCW, Why It Ended, Why it began again, death matches, and the rigors of being a greenhorn wrestler at the age of 47.  Of course he has a victory over Robbie, but then again, who doesn't? Learn all about the experience of ...
1hr 24m Dec 19, 2018
1hr 24m
Tommy Dreamer!
Today on WHY IT DIDNT END… we have Tommy Dreamer and for a man who has done so much and has such a great memory, we had to limit this episode to the WWE portion of his career, and it is a fascinating story and a fascinating listen! And it hasn't ended… just ask Tommy. This week on Why It Ended!
1hr 12m Dec 12, 2018
1hr 12m
Chris Masters
Talented dude, super young, big push, big future. What happened to the man formerly known as Chris Masters and why the future is bright for this STILL young man as he recounts his incredible WWE story, and tells us how it came to an end, this week on Why It Ended with Robbie E!
1hr 1m Dec 05, 2018
1hr 1m
Tony Schiavone
He's the greatest announcer in the history of our great sport according to some and his podcast live shows definitey put butts in the seats, without question a guest we are honored to have on this week, the great Tony Schiavone. Tony tells the story of how he got started, relays classic stories from the glory years of Crockett, his year in the WWF, is brutally honest about Turner, and how nega...
1hr 22m Nov 28, 2018
1hr 22m
The Headbangers
This week we have two guests. Mosh AND Thrasher, the headbangers! Hear how the met, how they starved minis, how they were named, how they starved minis, how they found out about their title win, how they starved minis, and of course why it ended.. this week on WHY IT ENDED with Robbie E. Also, if you want to hear the story of how they accidentally starved mini vader and mankind to death.. you ...
1hr 33m Nov 21, 2018
1hr 33m
Lanny Poffo - The Genius, The Poet!
There was once a wrestler named Lanny Whose brother was savage and manly He wrote many rhymes, debuted moves many times, a virtual genius vigilante. This week on Why It ended!
1hr 17m Nov 14, 2018
1hr 17m
MVP
This week on Why It Ended, we are joined by Montell Vontavious Porter, otherwise known as MVP. He came in with tons of hype and a great gimmick and the ability to pull it off. He had a great run and unforgettable feuds with Chris Benoit, Matt Hardy, and many more. But what happened? Hear all about his training opportunities borne from his decades long prison stint, his ascent through developmen...
1hr 26m Nov 07, 2018
1hr 26m
Rico Costantino - The whole story!
Rico was a guy we all remember. He had a short, but memorable run in the ruthless aggression era of WWF, and is remembered for his flamboyant style, and his real life heroics… but what really happened? Hear all about his late start, his quick ascent, his crazy gimmicks, as well as his recent health problems and all points in between as we interview the great Rico Costantino.. on Why It Ended wi...
1hr 8m Oct 31, 2018
1hr 8m
Daniel Puder is Tough Enough!!
Daniel Puder joins us this week as he tells his story of a short, and news making run as a contestant and WINNER of Tough Enough. The man beat The Miz and Ryback, and had every tool to make it, so what happened? Hear the real story of the Kurt Angle incident, the Royal Rumble Beatdown, and the PPV shoot fight with the Miz, the lessons he has learned, and why it all went away, and why he is the ...
1hr 2m Oct 24, 2018
1hr 2m
Bull Dempsey aka Bull James
Bull! Bull! Bull! This week we are joined by someone who not only back in the day rode the Robbie E gravy train to tag team supremacy, but was a high profile member of the early days of NXT, whose sudden release caused many of us to ask "WHY?" From his early days as Baby Huey, to his last days at NXT, and all points in between, the Bull Dempsey story is a great one with many fun stories and i...
56m Oct 17, 2018
56m
Chavo Guerrero
Chavo Guerrero joins us this week on Why It Ended, talking about his upbringing, going to WCW with 15 matches under his belt, Pepe, MIA, going to WWF, and of course Eddy, Los Guerreros, and much more.  We also get into the difference between "Chris Benoit" and his friend "Chris", and of course Why It Ended. It's a fascinating look at an awesome career, this week on Why It Ended with Robbie E!
1hr 29m Oct 10, 2018
1hr 29m
Ken Patera
This week we are joined by an all-time great with an all-time great story. From his beginnings as an Olympian to the first "World's Strongest Man" to breaking in with Flair to an illustrious & infamous WWF career, this episode has it all. Hanging with a young Vince at Studio 54, the McDonalds incident, cutting Andre's hair, and finally what made him decide to walk away from the WWF and more imp...
1hr 13m Oct 03, 2018
1hr 13m
Shawn Stasiak
Shawn Stasiak, AKA "Meat" joins us for this episode and does not disappoint.  From his beginnings as a son of a WWWF champion all the way to his days in the dying years of WCW and his last run with the WWF.  We cover "Meat", the video taping incident, the difference between the power plant and Funkin Dojo, on this, another Can't miss episode of Why It Ended with Robbie E!
1hr 25m Sep 26, 2018
1hr 25m
Clips, bonus content, and announcement for Why It Ended Live from Starrcast!
Here is a fun clip showing all the fun we had at Starrcast and information on how you can listen to the entire show AND support Why It Ended at the same time! Even if you just listen to this, you will laugh and enjoy! Thanks to all of our listeners!
6m Sep 21, 2018
6m
Santino tells all!
 This week on Why It Ended we are joined by the very popular Santino Marella who tells us his story of how he broke into the business, rising up the ranks of OVW, finally breaking in to WWE, and his journey all the way until we find out Why It Ended. Of course we will talk about the Cornette thing, the miracle in Milan, comedy, title wins, cross dressing and so much more as we explore the caree...
55m Sep 19, 2018
55m
Jimmy Korderas
If you want all the inside info you can handle told in an entertaining way, today's show is for you. Referee Jimmy Korderas joins us to tell us how he broke in, what a ref does, getting knocked out in the ring at Wrestlemania 4, the Angle/Puder situation, how he saved the day and Angles reaction, the scene in the headset following the Cena/Batista Royal Rumble match, and of course the impactful...
1hr 7m Sep 12, 2018
1hr 7m
Shannon Moore - The Prince of Punk (and founding member of Three Count)
Today on Why It Ended we have Shannon Moore, one of the most memorable figures from the closing months of WCW as well as the beginning of WWECW, as WELL as the Attitude era of Smackdown. Hear all about the beginnings of Three Count, The Omega wrestling story, why he feels the Prince of Punk was the fall guy for the other "Punk", regrets he has regarding Jeff Jarrett, and so much more on this ve...
1hr 14m Sep 05, 2018
1hr 14m
Candice Michelle
Don’t miss this episode w/ former WWE diva and playboy cover girl!!
50m Aug 29, 2018
50m
Tugboat - Typhoon - Shockmaster and the return of Brutus Beefcake!
This week we have the one and only Fred Ottman, known to fans as Tugboat, Typhoon, and infamously as The ShockMaster. Go behind the scenes on "Uncle Fred's" career as well on thoughts on Hogan, Dusty and much more. Of course some hindsight speculation on the Shockmaster debut will take place as well.  Also Brother Bruti returns as well after promising fans he would make up for last week's contr...
1hr 33m Aug 22, 2018
1hr 33m
Brutus the Barber Beefcake! #BTFBB
Today's episode is a very special one, we have Brutus the Fn Barber Beefcake in the house and it is just about everything you would expect.. and more. Hear Brutus talk about Hogan, his beginnings, the Brutus gimmick, the Barber, Wrestlemania 3, the Bulldogs, the injury and rehab, his exit from WWF, as well as his many gimmicks in WCW. It is an unforgettable episode for several reasons and you w...
1hr 5m Aug 15, 2018
1hr 5m
Koko B. Ware! The "Birdman" speaks!
This is truly an unforgettable episode of Why It Ended. WWF Hall of famer Koko B. Ware joins us to tell the story of how it started and why it ended for the "Birdman". In between are fantastic stories involving Hulk Hogan, infamous fight overseas, tales of enhancement talent beatdown, helping the Rock and a very emotional moment when Koko speaks of his dearly departed Frankie. It's an episode y...
1hr 28m Aug 08, 2018
1hr 28m
JTG
Tons of talent, charisma, and potential.. so WHY DID IT END? Hear the complete story of the rise of CRYME TYME'S star, and what led to it ending not once, but twice.  Also, JTG comments on the Hulk Hogan situation.. all this and more on this episode of Why it Ended with Robbie E!
53m Aug 01, 2018
53m
FKA Quebecer Pierre & Jean Paul Lafitte; PCO !!!
2018 biggest wrestling comeback of the year seems like a strange fit for Why It Ended, but we go over why it ended for the former Pierre, now infamous as the madman PCO, in WWF, WCW, TNA, and why he decided to comeback in 2018. We cover it all from heat with Jacques, the "Kevin Nash" situation and how they are friends now, how much they had to pay Hogan to do a show in Montreal, and all the det...
1hr 22m Jul 25, 2018
1hr 22m
Air Paris
Breaking into wrestling in the dying years of WCW as part of "Air Raid" with his partner AJ STYLES, he had a weeks long run before WCW folded and due to circumstance and other reasons, he was never in the public light again. Hear all about how he broke in, coming up with AJ, his full WCW experience, why he didn't sign with WWE, and many more in one of our best and most revealing episodes yet.  ...
1hr Jul 18, 2018
1hr
Why it Ended: Tully Blanchard
Tully Blanchard was a crucial, integral part of the Horseman, a huge singles and tag star, had a great run as one of The Brainbusters in WWF, and then,,,, was gone. Find out what happened as Tully tells all: tagging with Gino, Gino's death, leaving for Crockett, dropping the titles to the Midnights and heading to WWE, the failed drug test, and the most important and pivotal night of his life, a...
1hr 21m Jul 11, 2018
1hr 21m
Francine
A story that can only take place in the world of professional wrestling. A girl wins a contest, meets Vince, and has her interest sparked which led to being in ECW for almost it's entire run. Hear about her first big bump (think 911), feud with Beulah, the pitbulls, Shane Douglas, as well the locker room scene in ECW, the "mole", and so much more as we welcome the Queen of Extreme, Francine, to...
1hr 7m Jul 04, 2018
1hr 7m
Vince Russo
Vince Russo as you have never heard him.  Discussing in candor and self-reflection his side...or as he would say "The Truth" about his exits from WWF, WCW, and TNA.  That is not all though as he is one of the most controversial figures of all time and he is pressed on issues like Arquette, putting the title on himself, Eric Bischoff and 83 weeks, the accusations of Homophobia, heavy handiness w...
2hr 27m Jun 27, 2018
2hr 27m
Ryback. The Big guy answers all!
Is he going back? What was the deal with the "Pre Show Stopper" belt? Any harsh feelings against Punk? What is the exception to the law of attraction? How did Cabana podcast affect his career? What is the real story regarding his exit? All this and more will be answered this episode as Robbie and Matt grill The Big Guy, Ryback on this episode of Why it Ended with Robbie E!
1hr 51m Jun 20, 2018
1hr 51m
James Ellsworth - The Whole Story!
James Ellsworth tells never heard before stories about his famous unlikely run in the WWE, and also answers questions as to his future! Learn about his humble beginnings, putting Robbie over, punching for Double A, the impact of Jimmy Jacobs on his first promo, the styles clash, Carmella, and of course the surprising end of an even more surprising story… and it might not be over yet. All that a...
57m Jun 13, 2018
57m
Jimmy Jacobs
Jimmy Jacobs tells all! Backstage dealings in WWE, the writing process, the "Roman Thing", the job scared culture of WWE, and of course a blow by blow telling of the infamous incident that saw his time in the WWE end suddenly…and why he was glad it did. In addition we talk his rise through ROH, creating Jericho's list, whether being friends w/ Sami and Kevin brought him heat, and the best advic...
1hr 15m Jun 06, 2018
1hr 15m
Marty Jannetty
Why it Ended presents: The Complete History of Marty Jannetty… and we do mean complete! Hear all about breaking in the Central States territory, meeting Shawn Michaels, AWA, forming the Rockers, the real story of their first firing, why Marty thinks they were not awarded the titles after their Main Event match, the Barber Shop, Mcmahon's assessment of his skills, Chuck Austin, the daughter thin...
2hr 45m May 30, 2018
2hr 45m