Southern Fried Wrestlecast

Southern Fried Wrestlecast

Discover the ultimate wrestling podcast experience that goes beyond mere show reviews! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of professional wrestling alongside Ed and Caden, two charismatic Southern gentlemen who possess an unwavering passion for the sport. Delve into a plethora of intriguing topics that shape the industry, accompanied by their delightful charm and quick-witted banter. But here’s the twist: they prioritize maintaining a respectful and civil atmosphere throughout. Seeking to foster an interactive community, they eagerly embrace feedback, making every episode an engaging and inclusive dialogue. Prepare to feel like an integral part of the debate, as this podcast delivers a captivating blend of knowledge, entertainment, and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary wrestling podcast that guarantees an unforgettable journey through the world of professional wrestling! read less

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SFW Episode 16: Soft Reboots and Hard Sells

SFW Episode 16: Soft Reboots and Hard Sells

On this episode, Ed and Caden examine the current state of WWE and AEW as both are in what could be seen as a state of rebooting or rebuilding themselves. The gentlemen take a look at one of the most successful campaigns any company has had in rebranding themselves and use that as the basis for examining the different strategies both companies have chosen. While shorter than other episodes, this should hopefully be an interesting and provocative discussion that they'd love to hear some feedback on! Music: www.bensound.com

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SFW Episode 16: Soft Reboots and Hard Sells

SFW Episode 16: Soft Reboots and Hard Sells

On this episode, Ed and Caden examine the current state of WWE and AEW as both are in what could be seen as a state of rebooting or rebuilding themselves. The gentlemen take a look at one of the most successful campaigns any company has had in rebranding themselves and use that as the basis for examining the different strategies both companies have chosen. While shorter than other episodes, this should hopefully be an interesting and provocative discussion that they'd love to hear some feedback on! Music: www.bensound.com

SFW Episode 15: Finishing the Story - Are We Back to WWE?

SFW Episode 15: Finishing the Story - Are We Back to WWE?

Ed and Caden return, fresh(ish) off watching Wrestlemania XL and decide to take a different approach to their discussion. Rather than going through the show match by match like everyone else in the world has done, the Southern Fried Gentlemen decide to revisit an early episode of the Wrestlecast to see how much things have changed with WWE in the past three years since the show started. Has WWE managed to accomplish any of the original "demandments" laid out for what it would take for the hosts to be back in with them, what did they think of the show as a whole, and what did they take away from watching two nights of Wrestlemania regarding the future of the WWE? Listen, share, laugh, and feel free to leave some feedback on what you got out of WWE's biggest show of the year. Music: www.bensound.com

SFW "Lost" Episode: The Life and Career of Bray Wyatt

SFW "Lost" Episode: The Life and Career of Bray Wyatt

This episode was recorded during the SFW's "hiatus" period but, given the announced documentary, it was decided that it might be appropriate to share with the listeners. Ed and Caden take a long, retrospective look at the career of one Windham Rotunda, better known as Bray Wyatt. The guys chat about his run in developmental, his time on the main roster, what worked with the character/performer, and what did not. Not a typical affair and kind of the first of its kind for SFW so please share your thoughts. Music: www.bensound.com

SFW Episode 14: Wrestling Observer Awards and 2023 in Review

SFW Episode 14: Wrestling Observer Awards and 2023 in Review

After another long delay, the Southern Fried Wrestlecast boys are finally back with a new episode! After spending a minute getting everyone up to speed on our absence, Ed and Caden dive right into the results of the 2023 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards. Join them in this overview of the wrestling world in the last year and see what their thoughts were on such items like AEW's mixed bag of a year, WWE's odd hot-yet-cold period, and what they've been checking out in the rest of the world of wrestling. Music: www.bensound.com

SFW Episode 13: Hall of Fame (Part 2)

SFW Episode 13: Hall of Fame (Part 2)

Apologies are in order for the unexpected hiatus on your Southern-Fried Wrestlecast journey, but fear not! We are back and ready to make it up to you with a highly anticipated episode. Brace yourself for the thrilling conclusion of our long-awaited off-the-cuff discussion on the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. Join Ed and Caden as they passionately deliberate the deserving individuals from last year's list. Prepare to be intrigued as they dissect the intriguing ballot from Japan, while also uncovering Caden's potential for venturing beyond the North American wrestling scene. This episode promises to be a rollercoaster of insights, surprises, and pure wrestling fandom. So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in this riveting episode that will leave you wanting more! Don't miss out on this long-awaited gem from the Southern-Fried Wrestlecast! Music: www.bensound.com

SFW Episode 12: The Saga of Sami Zayn

SFW Episode 12: The Saga of Sami Zayn

Pardon the interruption (and crazy delay) but the fine Southern gentleman have finally returned with a new episode. While the next part of their Hall of Fame discussion will still be coming, Ed and Caden wanted to take some time to give their thoughts on what's currently been the hottest story in WWE - The Bloodline and particularly one Sami Zayn. The gents give their opinions on the story as a whole with a struggle of a recap, some musings over the reception its gotten, and ultimately reach the Elimination Chamber match where they answer the most important question: will this be another one of those missed opportunities like what was discussed all the way back on the first episode(s)? Listen and laugh along with them while also giving them a follow on wherever you are listening. Music: www.bensound.com

SFW Episode 11: Hall of Fame (Part 1 of 2)

SFW Episode 11: Hall of Fame (Part 1 of 2)

Ed and Caden are back with a little post-Thanksgiving treat for all the loyal listeners. Once again, the scripts get tossed in favor of having a discussion about the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. Join the show as the gentlemen give their thoughts on what makes a "Hall of Famer", whether the balloting process works, and of course who are the folks on the current ballot they believe belong in that upper echelon. For a very raw show, it was so fun that it has to be broken up into two parts again so follow along for the second half (coming soon. . . hopefully). Music: www.bensound.com

SFW Episode 10: We Have to Talk About CM Punk

SFW Episode 10: We Have to Talk About CM Punk

We can't catch a break here, in more ways than one. As Ed and Caden were planning to resume their normal discussion of shenanigans and tomfoolery, AEW's own CM Punk decided to drop another "pipebomb" on the wrestling landscape at the All Out presser. After the dust settled a bit, the guys broke down what happened, what we know, and what our thoughts are on what led to what could be a make or break moment in the history of this young company. Feel free to give a listen, subscribe, comment, and share with friends! Music: www.bensound.com

SFW Episode 9: We Have to Talk About Vince

SFW Episode 9: We Have to Talk About Vince

It only took one of the biggest stories in wrestling to finally get Ed and Caden back in the groove! Just like with Cody Rhodes, we're taking a stab at talking about the departure of Vince McMahon as it develops and giving our thoughts not even 24 hours after it all came out. As we get back into the groove, we're hoping to bring some more content soon so be sure to subscribe and we hope to give you some more entertaining wrasslin' talk in the weeks to come. Music: www.bensound.com

SFW Episode 8: Critical Acclaim

SFW Episode 8: Critical Acclaim

Ed and Caden are finally back with another fun time on the Southern Fried Wrestlecast. On this show, the team decides to take a detour from the planned programming and watch a collection of matches that some consider the best of the best. Each of these were determined to be five-star classics by fellow wrestling fans and the guys welcome everyone to check them out as well. Matches discussed: Katsuyori Shibata vs. Tomohiro Ishii (NJPW 8/4/2013) Big R Shimizu & Eita vs. YAMATO & KAI vs. Naruki Doi & Kaito Ishida (Dragon Gate, 7/21/2019) Kenta Kobashi vs. Samoa Joe (ROH, 10/1/2005) Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (WWE NXT, 4/1/2016) Music: www.bensound.com

SFW Episode 7: Best of the Worst

SFW Episode 7: Best of the Worst

Your fine Southern gentlemen Ed and Caden are back with another episode of the Southern Fried Wrestlecast for your listening pleasure. The duo decide to take a deep dive through some of the lowlights of professional wrestling to find some highlights. In case you want to follow along, here are the matches the guys cover: Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog (WWF In Your House 5) Syxx vs. Eddie Guerrero (WCW Souled Out 1997) Bandido vs. Shane Taylor (ROH Best in the World 2019) John Cena vs. Kurt Angle (WWE No Way Out 2005) Music: www.bensound.com

SFW Episode 6: The Cody Rhodes Show

SFW Episode 6: The Cody Rhodes Show

Ed and Caden are back with a special episode of the Southern Fried Wrestlecast discussing the biggest news in the business right now - the departure of Cody Rhodes from AEW. If you've had a hard time following everything going on here, the boys walk you through a timeline of events, the parties involved, and take some educated guesses as to what the future will be for Cody and maybe the industry as a whole. This is a pretty big piece of news and so we're happy to bring this to you in as timely a manner as possible. Music: www.bensound.com

SFW Episode 5: An All Elite Discussion

SFW Episode 5: An All Elite Discussion

On this episode of the Southern Fried Wrestlecast, Ed and Caden talk about probably their most consistently watched wrestling show on the modern landscape, AEW. The gentlemanly duo explore what they believe is working well for the promotion that has been the most successful alternative to WWE in years and some things they believe could be issues for AEW moving forward. It should be a good time and give everyone some more insight into what the guys like with their wrasslin'.

SFW Episode 4: 2021 Year-End Review

SFW Episode 4: 2021 Year-End Review

Ed and Caden are back with another long one for the listeners after a bit of a delay. This time, the duo will be taking a look at the year and discussing what they feel are some of the highs, lows, and things best left in 2021. As always, feel free to leave feedback on Podbean or any of the other podcast feeds you may find us on. We hope you have a good time and a great 2022!

SFW Episode 3: Coming Back to WWE

SFW Episode 3: Coming Back to WWE

On this week's edition of the Southern Fried Wrestlecast, Ed and Caden tackle the tricky subject known as modern WWE. Namely, why they do not have much interest in what WWE is currently producing. Both have come up with some "demandments" for what they would like to see from the company before they come back properly to the world of sports entertainment. Join them on this discussion and comment if anything sounds similar to your own experiences as a wrestling fan!

SFW Episode 2: Missed Opportunities (Pt. 2)

SFW Episode 2: Missed Opportunities (Pt. 2)

This week, we have the promised second half of Ed and Caden's discussion of their top five wrestlers they saw something more in with the WWE. We pick up with Caden's #3 and have a great discussion involving some fan favorites of both yesteryear and today. Come check us out and we hope to have another episode ready for you soon!

SFW Episode 1: Missed Opportunities (Pt. 1)

SFW Episode 1: Missed Opportunities (Pt. 1)

For the debut episode of the Southern Fried Wrestlecast, Ed and Caden have each put together a list of five wrestlers they believe the WWE missed out on some greater opportunities with over the course of their history. The fellows ended up having such a good discussion on their picks that things ended up going longer than expected so please enjoy the first half as they work on getting the conclusion ready for next week!