Episodes

  • The Throwdown Episode 247: 209Swole

    The Throwdown Episode 247: 209Swole
    Jul 8 2026
    Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 247 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with California-based father/son tag team 209Swole. Composed of Raf and Noah, they have been wrestling for around 4 years and 3 years respectively, and are definitely names on the rise on the California scene and beyond. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his journey as a wrestler, his thoughts on the business, and much more#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode247 #209Swole #California #NorCal #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreamingIf you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.Matt's Other Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_with_mattTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownwithmattFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringbOther links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings
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    1 hr
  • The Throwdown Episode 246: D_Rogue

    The Throwdown Episode 246: D_Rogue
    Jul 7 2026
    Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 246 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with northern California-based pro wrestler D_Rogue. He has been wrestling for around 9 years, and is definitely a fixture on the California scene and beyond. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his journey as a wrestler, his thoughts on the business, and much more#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode246 #DRogue #California #NorCal #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreamingIf you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.Matt's Other Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_with_mattTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownwithmattFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringbOther links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings
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    58 mins
  • The Throwdown Episode 245: Aleck Hammer

    The Throwdown Episode 245: Aleck Hammer
    Jul 5 2026
    Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 245 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with NYC-based pro wrestler Aleck Hammer. Aleck has been wrestling for around 4 years, and is definitely an in-demand name on the northeast scene and beyond. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his journey as a wrestler, his thoughts on the business, and much more#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode245 #AleckHammer #NYC #GrimReefer #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreamingIf you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.Matt's Other Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_with_mattTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownwithmattFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringbOther links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Throwdown Episode 244: "Maryland's Mightiest Mustache" George LaFleur

    The Throwdown Episode 244: "Maryland's Mightiest Mustache" George LaFleur
    Jul 1 2026
    Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 244 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with Baltimore, MD-based pro wrestler "Maryland's Mightiest Mustache" George LaFleur. George has been wrestling for around 3 years, and is definitely a rising name on the northeast scene and beyond. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his journey as a wrestler, his thoughts on the business, and much more#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode244 #GeorgeLaFleur #MarylandsMightiestMustache #Baltimore #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreamingIf you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.Matt's Other Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_with_mattTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownwithmattFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringbOther links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Throwdown Episode 243: Koto Hiro

    The Throwdown Episode 243: Koto Hiro
    Jun 30 2026
    Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 243 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with Japanese born but Los Angeles, CA-based pro wrestler/luchador Koto Hiro. Koto has been wrestling for around 10 years, and is definitely an in-demand name on the California scene and beyond. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his journey as a wrestler, his thoughts on the business, and much more#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode243 #KotoHiro #Japan #LosAngeles #California #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreamingIf you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.Matt's Other Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_with_mattTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownwithmattFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringbOther links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings
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    53 mins
  • The Throwdown Episode 242: Matthew DeLuna (MDL)

    The Throwdown Episode 242: Matthew DeLuna (MDL)
    Jun 24 2026
    Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 242 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with Little Rock, AR-based pro wrestler Matthew De Luna, or MDL. MDL has been wrestling for around 10 years, and is definitely an in-demand name on the east Texas scene and beyond. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his journey as a wrestler, his thoughts on the business, and much more#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode242 #MatthewDeLuna #MDL #LittleRock #Texas #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreamingIf you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.Matt's Other Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_with_mattTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownwithmattFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringbOther links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Throwdown Episode 241: Wendy Mendez

    The Throwdown Episode 241: Wendy Mendez
    Jun 23 2026
    Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 241 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with California-based wrestling superfan Wendy Mendez Wendy is a lifelong fan and if there is a show in SoCal, you can pretty much count on seeing her there. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including her journey as a fan, her thoughts on the business, and much more#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode241 #WendyMendez #California #superfan #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreamingIf you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.Matt's Other Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_with_mattTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownwithmattFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringbOther links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthingsPublic Episode Page
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    54 mins
  • The Throwdown Episode 240: Thicc Papi

    The Throwdown Episode 240: Thicc Papi
    Jun 18 2026
    Throwdown Nation! This is the podcast version of episode 240 of The Throwdown featuring my recent livestream conversation with Orlando, FL-based but Puerto Rico-born pro wrestler Thicc Papi. Papi has been wrestling for around a year, and is definitely building a reputation as a rising name on the Florida scene. We had a great time in our chat and I encourage you to check the entire thing out as there were a ton of cool moments. We covered a lot of ground including his journey as a wrestler, his thoughts on the business, and much more#thethrowdownwithmatt #Episode240 #ThiccPapi #Orlando #Florida #PuertoRico #prowrestler #prowrestling #luchalibre #luchador #deathmatch #podcast #wwe #tna #aew #njpw #mlw #gcw #sportsentertainment #BustedOpenRadio #luchaunderground #livestreamingIf you like good coffee and want to help support the channel, we are now in an affiliate relationship with Blackout Coffee. Our affiliate link is https://www.blackoutcoffee.com/?p=kxwwqfqsN and if you use the coupon code THROWDOWN20 at checkout, you will get 20% off of your first order.Matt's Other Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_throwdown_with_mattTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thethrowdownwithmattFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo purchase a Throwdown t-shirt, go to the Pro Wrestling Tees store:https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thethrowdownwithmattTo help support The Throwdown: https://buymeacoffee.com/mattstringbOther links: https://linktr.ee/mattstringsnthings
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    47 mins