Category: Music of the Mat

On this episode of Music of the Mat, the podcast ventures into the world of wrestling video game music for the first time ever.

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and guest co-host Kelly Harrass discuss the theme history of wrestling’s hottest tag team: Matt and Nick Jackson, the Young Bucks.

Andrew is joined by Joe Gagne to discuss WCW Slam Jam, the first wrestling album composed entirely of wrestling themes.

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined once again by Rich Kraetsch (Voices of Wrestling) to discuss another selection of hip hop wrestling themes. From 90s classics to contemporary favorites, Andrew and Rich delve into songs by The Fugees, Eminem, Ike Dirty, Insane Clown Posse, and more!

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Joel Abraham (Super J-Cast) to discuss the theme history of “The Technical Wizard” Zack Sabre Jr. The best way to scare a Tory is to listen to this episode.

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Voices of Wrestling’s Sean Sedor to discuss the theme history of one of their favorite wrestlers ever, Daniel Bryan!

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Garrett Kidney to discuss the theme history of Low Ki!

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Sarah Flannery (Sarah & Sarah) to discuss the theme histories of two of their favorite wrestlers: Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi!

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined by Duncan Joyce (Then, Now, Whatever) to discuss a selection of themes that helped make UK promotion PROGRESS Wrestling the phenomenon that it is today.

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew looks at the theme history of “The Whole F’n Show” Rob Van Dam through a very specific lens: Marijuana! Yes, you read that right. Smoke ’em if you got ’em!

Music of the Mat celebrates its one-year anniversary by reuniting the Power Chords of Pain! Chris and Andrew come together to discuss the theme history of X-Pac.

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is once again joined by Chris Novembrino to discuss the themes of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s popular stable Los Ingobernables de Japon

Andrew is joined by Voices of Wrestling’s Kelly Harrass to play a selection of themes that debuted over the course of the year 2017.

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew talks about the incredible legacy of Jim Johnston, the man who is undeniably pro wrestling’s greatest composer.

Andrew is joined by Rob McCarron as they open up a can *chhh* of audio whoop-ass and discuss the theme history of Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Chris and Andrew answer some listener questions and deliver an important announcement about the future of the podcast.

On this episode of Music of the Mat, Chris and Andrew discuss five of wrestling’s spookiest themes.

Chris, Andrew, and special guest co-host Milo Martinez (Open the Voice Gate) bid a heartfelt adieu to the Dragon Gate unit The Jimmyz.

Chris and Andrew enthusiastically discuss the band Metallica, their career at large, and their prevalence in the world of pro wrestling music.

All hail the Giant Fist! Chris and Andrew rock the blue and white as they discuss the theme history of SmackDown!

Chris Maffei returns to the podcast to join Andrew in discussing the theme history of “The Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe.

Welcome… to the DANGER ZONE! Andrew is joined by JoJo Remy (Japanese Audio Wrestling) to discuss a collection of themes from current day AJPW.

Andrew is joined by Garrett Kidney to discuss the theme history and career of Jeff Jarrett. Schemes will be hatched and guitars will be smashed.

YeaOh! In this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew and guest Chris Novembrino discuss the theme history of “The King of Strong Style” Shinsuke Nakamura.

While Chris is away on vacation, Andrew takes questions from the listeners about mashup themes, bespoke themes vs. “real” songs, The Emoji Movie, and more!

Check out the pump, brother! Chris and Andrew say their prayers, eat their vitamins, and hold their noses as they discuss the album Hulk Rules.

For their historic tenth episode, the Power Chords of Pain break out the Theme Machine 2017 for another fun and totally random theme shuffle!

Do you have fond memories of the original brand split? Do you miss Heidenreich and his poetry? Then this episode of Music of the Mat is for you!

You think you know us? In this episode of Music of the Mat, Chris and Andrew discuss the theme history of one of their favorite tag teams: Edge & Christian!

Chris and Andrew are joined by Voices of Wrestling’s Sean Sedor for their first ever album review: NJPW Greatest Music V.

It’s Wrestlemania baby, wooo! In this episode of Music of the Mat, Chris and Andrew pick and discuss ten themes from the history of WWE’s biggest extravaganza of the year: WrestleMania.

Power Chords are back, causin’ mass destruction! Chris & Andrew break out the spray paint and discuss the theme history of the nWo.

They don’t want none! In this episode of Music of the Mat, Chris and Andrew get ready to fly as they discuss the theme history of AJ Styles.

In the first ever bonus mini-episode of Music of the Mat, Chris and Andrew celebrate Valentine’s Day the only way they know how: Wrestling themes!

In the debut episode of Music of the Mat, Chris and Andrew discuss their shared love of pro wrestling music and what they have planned for the podcast.