Solomonster Sounds Off

SOUND OFF 431 discusses a jury awarding Hulk Hogan $115 million in his case against Gawker and why he's unlikely to see any of that money, TMZ breaking the news of Sting's retirement and one idea to keep him on WWE television, debunking this supposed "burial" of Dolph Ziggler by Triple H on Raw, Neville breaks his ankle and misses Wrestlemania, Bobby Roode and Eric Young LEAVING TNA and why the WWE main roster could use a guy like Roode right now, praise for Drew Galloway winning the TNA title, revealing the man behind MATANZA and why I'm so excited for next week's Aztec Warfare match on Lucha Underground, Honky Tonk Man's story about the REAL reason behind Rick Rude's death, Vince McMahon inducting Ted Turner into the WWE Hall of Fame, the latest on Global Force Wrestling, and recapping the insanity of WCW Monday Nitro with TWO World title changes and Ric Flair being committed to a mental asylum! Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts

SOUND OFF 431 discusses a jury awarding Hulk Hogan $115 million in his case against Gawker and why he's unlikely to see any of that money, TMZ breaking the news of Sting's retirement and one idea to keep him on WWE television, debunking this supposed "burial" of Dolph Ziggler by Triple H on Raw, Neville breaks his ankle and misses Wrestlemania, Bobby Roode and Eric Young LEAVING TNA and why the WWE main roster could use a guy like Roode right now, praise for Drew Galloway winning the TNA title, revealing the man behind MATANZA and why I'm so excited for next week's Aztec Warfare match on Lucha Underground, Honky Tonk Man's story about the REAL reason behind Rick Rude's death, Vince McMahon inducting Ted Turner into the WWE Hall of Fame, the latest on Global Force Wrestling, and recapping the insanity of WCW Monday Nitro with TWO World title changes and Ric Flair being committed to a mental asylum! Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts

SOUND OFF 430 is over TWO AND A HALF HOURS with a full WWE Roadblock review, news on Wrestlemania 33 and a physical Hall of Fame, the Hulk Hogan/Gawker trial and why Brutus Beefcake is so upset, praise for the tag title match and Jericho turn on Raw, thoughts on Big Bossman going into the HOF and his role in perhaps the worst WWE title match in history, Kurt Angle's final TNA match disappoints in the ratings, Ken Anderson makes an ass out of himself, the Lucha Underground star that WWE may be trying to sign, the push of Bobby Lashley in 2007 and similarities with the push of Roman Reigns in 2016, NXT talents not wanting to get called up and the cautionary tale of Tyler Breeze, explaining how WWE inflates the attendance for Wrestlemania, why Eric Bischoff taking credit (or blame) for the Starrcade 1997 finish makes no sense, the WCW countdown features a NEW YORK KNOCKOUT, and thoughts (with fair warning about spoilers) on 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE! Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts

SOUND OFF 430 is over TWO AND A HALF HOURS with a full WWE Roadblock review, news on Wrestlemania 33 and a physical Hall of Fame, the Hulk Hogan/Gawker trial and why Brutus Beefcake is so upset, praise for the tag title match and Jericho turn on Raw, thoughts on Big Bossman going into the HOF and his role in perhaps the worst WWE title match in history, Kurt Angle's final TNA match disappoints in the ratings, Ken Anderson makes an ass out of himself, the Lucha Underground star that WWE may be trying to sign, the push of Bobby Lashley in 2007 and similarities with the push of Roman Reigns in 2016, NXT talents not wanting to get called up and the cautionary tale of Tyler Breeze, explaining how WWE inflates the attendance for Wrestlemania, why Eric Bischoff taking credit (or blame) for the Starrcade 1997 finish makes no sense, the WCW countdown features a NEW YORK KNOCKOUT, and thoughts (with fair warning about spoilers) on 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE! Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts

SOUND OFF 429 has thoughts from RVD's comedy set at Dangerfield's and a night of upsets at UFC 196, the date and location for Wrestlemania 33, the death of Hayabusa, why WWE Roadblock feels more like Wrestlemania, debunking the myth that only fans in "smart cities" are booing Roman Reigns, thoughts on the Freebirds HOF induction and putting to rest any rumors of heat between myself and Don Tony, predicting the tag team title match at Wrestlemania, why it's always about the McMahons and some things never change, creative differences between Vince McMahon and Triple H over how and when to bring Finn Balor to the main roster, thoughts on Austin Aries' NXT debut, why Jay Lethal should feud next with Dalton Castle for the ROH title, why the death of WCW continues to loom large over WWE, Tammy Sytch angry with Edge & Christian and more. Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts

SOUND OFF 429 has thoughts from RVD's comedy set at Dangerfield's and a night of upsets at UFC 196, the date and location for Wrestlemania 33, the death of Hayabusa, why WWE Roadblock feels more like Wrestlemania, debunking the myth that only fans in "smart cities" are booing Roman Reigns, thoughts on the Freebirds HOF induction and putting to rest any rumors of heat between myself and Don Tony, predicting the tag team title match at Wrestlemania, why it's always about the McMahons and some things never change, creative differences between Vince McMahon and Triple H over how and when to bring Finn Balor to the main roster, thoughts on Austin Aries' NXT debut, why Jay Lethal should feud next with Dalton Castle for the ROH title, why the death of WCW continues to loom large over WWE, Tammy Sytch angry with Edge & Christian and more. Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts

Solomonster welcomes legendary announcer and WWE Hall of Famer JIM ROSS to the Sound Off!  He's here to discuss his return to the booth for New Japan Pro Wrestling on AXS TV, WWE's hiring of Mauro Ranallo and wanting him to be involved at Wrestlemania, why we have yet to see a Japanese star break through in a major American promotion, WCW missing out on a massive babyface run with The Great Muta and one booking committee member's rationale why he would never get over, Nakamura signing with WWE and where he hopes to see him a year from now, why Roman Reigns needs to be a heel and pitching a double turn at Wrestlemania, and thoughts on the Fabulous Freebirds entering the Hall of Fame. Download Standard Podcasts

Solomonster welcomes legendary announcer and WWE Hall of Famer JIM ROSS to the Sound Off!  He's here to discuss his return to the booth for New Japan Pro Wrestling on AXS TV, WWE's hiring of Mauro Ranallo and wanting him to be involved at Wrestlemania, why we have yet to see a Japanese star break through in a major American promotion, WCW missing out on a massive babyface run with The Great Muta and one booking committee member's rationale why he would never get over, Nakamura signing with WWE and where he hopes to see him a year from now, why Roman Reigns needs to be a heel and pitching a double turn at Wrestlemania, and thoughts on the Fabulous Freebirds entering the Hall of Fame. Download Standard Podcasts

After hearing the intro to SOUND OFF 427, you'll never see Shane McMahon the same way ever again.  Solomonster has a lot to say about Shane's return, how long he's back for, how his match with Undertaker might play out, his three best WWE matches, why another brand split would be a terrible idea, how WWE has failed Roman Reigns and what they can do to fix things, the death of The Wyatt Family, where the Chris Jericho/AJ Styles "team" is likely headed, thoughts on the first two Edge and Christian Show episodes, Kurt Angle reforming Team Angle with Jordan & Gable, TNA sale rumors start up again, how WCW lost $60 million in its final year, Snoop Dog in Sasha's corner at Wrestlemania and the greatest WAR GAMES match ever in our WCW countdown! Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts

After hearing the intro to SOUND OFF 427, you'll never see Shane McMahon the same way ever again.  Solomonster has a lot to say about Shane's return, how long he's back for, how his match with Undertaker might play out, his three best WWE matches, why another brand split would be a terrible idea, how WWE has failed Roman Reigns and what they can do to fix things, the death of The Wyatt Family, where the Chris Jericho/AJ Styles "team" is likely headed, thoughts on the first two Edge and Christian Show episodes, Kurt Angle reforming Team Angle with Jordan & Gable, TNA sale rumors start up again, how WCW lost $60 million in its final year, Snoop Dog in Sasha's corner at Wrestlemania and the greatest WAR GAMES match ever in our WCW countdown! Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts

SOUND OFF 426 has predictions for WWE Fast Lane, Brock Lesnar's troubling admission on SportsCenter, Wade Barrett leaving WWE and the moment he never recovered from, the new Global Cruiserweight Series coming this summer and what names to expect, who may be receiving the Vincent J. McMahon Award on Raw this Monday, an EXCELLENT Stone Cold Podcast with Big Show, an infuriating Finn Balor interview on NXT, Undertaker's possible opponent for WrestleMania, thoughts on Paige's comments about the Divas title, Hardcore Holly in the Hall of Fame, Michelle Beadle of ESPN wins for Sad Tweet, and TWO great Buy or Sells with Paul Heyman or Jim Cornette, and The Heenan Family or The Dangerous Alliance?  Plus, Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio make our WCW COUNTDOWN with details on why the finish was changed only minutes before showtime! Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts

SOUND OFF 426 has predictions for WWE Fast Lane, Brock Lesnar's troubling admission on SportsCenter, Wade Barrett leaving WWE and the moment he never recovered from, the new Global Cruiserweight Series coming this summer and what names to expect, who may be receiving the Vincent J. McMahon Award on Raw this Monday, an EXCELLENT Stone Cold Podcast with Big Show, an infuriating Finn Balor interview on NXT, Undertaker's possible opponent for WrestleMania, thoughts on Paige's comments about the Divas title, Hardcore Holly in the Hall of Fame, Michelle Beadle of ESPN wins for Sad Tweet, and TWO great Buy or Sells with Paul Heyman or Jim Cornette, and The Heenan Family or The Dangerous Alliance?  Plus, Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio make our WCW COUNTDOWN with details on why the finish was changed only minutes before showtime! Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts

SOUND OFF 425 talks the retirement of Daniel Bryan, the scary results of his latest scans and the tough question WWE now faces for its other performers, what makes this retirement different from (and sadder than) others like Steve Austin and Edge, my favorite Bryan moment in WWE, the Titus O'Neil suspension and why it's too excessive, the REDNECK ROOKIE name for AJ Styles and why it has to die, CM Punk's UFC debut delayed, a positive sign for Ring of Honor, a most interesting plot twist on Lucha Underground, Hall and Nash in DX and why it likely never would have happened even if they stayed in WWE, Bret Hart as the greatest Summerslam performer ever, wrestling themes that sound like porno music, and the WCW countdown match that would've made for a great end to Ric Flair's career! Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts

SOUND OFF 425 talks the retirement of Daniel Bryan, the scary results of his latest scans and the tough question WWE now faces for its other performers, what makes this retirement different from (and sadder than) others like Steve Austin and Edge, my favorite Bryan moment in WWE, the Titus O'Neil suspension and why it's too excessive, the REDNECK ROOKIE name for AJ Styles and why it has to die, CM Punk's UFC debut delayed, a positive sign for Ring of Honor, a most interesting plot twist on Lucha Underground, Hall and Nash in DX and why it likely never would have happened even if they stayed in WWE, Bret Hart as the greatest Summerslam performer ever, wrestling themes that sound like porno music, and the WCW countdown match that would've made for a great end to Ric Flair's career! Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts

It's the SUPERBOWL SUNDAY edition of the Sound Off with a prediction for the big game, an explanation for why some people have been having issues downloading the show, the death of Axl Rotten, the best WrestleMania opponent for Randy Orton, why WWE is handling AJ Styles perfectly so far, why Road Dogg is wrong when he says wins and losses don't matter, Finn Balor added to the injured list, making sense of Scott Hall's proposed WrestleMania main event,  defending myself from my (minor) criticism of The Rock, Kevin Nash managing a new nWo faction, why wrestling doesn't get much credit as a sport, Bret Hart's prostate cancer diagnosis and sharing some personal news of my own at the end of the show. Get ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK by signing up for a 30-day trial of the Audible service at www.audibletrial.com/solomonster.  You're supporting the Sound Off by doing so! Download Standard Podcasts