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The State of Canadian Wrestling in 2026

We break down the indie scene, talk to promoters, and debate who's the best in the country right now. No hot takes spared. A full rundown of every major promotion from coast to coast and what the next 12 months look like.

June 10, 20261h 24m

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The State of Canadian Wrestling in 2026

June 10, 20261h 24m

Northern Clash Fallout + Title Picture Deep Dive

The dust has settled on Northern Clash 2026. We break down every match, every title change, and what it all means going forward. Plus — who should be next in line for the gold?

May 28, 20261h 08m

Interview: The Veteran on 20 Years in the Business

One of Canada's most respected veterans sits down with us to talk about his career, the evolution of the Canadian scene, what he wishes he knew starting out, and what's next.

Guest: The VeteranMay 14, 20261h 41m

Best Matches of Spring 2026 — Our Picks

We each pick our top five matches from the spring season and make our case. Disagreements ensue. Opinions are strong. This is exactly the kind of conversation you have after a great show.

April 30, 202658m

The Business of Indie Wrestling in Canada

How do promotions actually make money? What does it cost to run a show? We talk to a promoter about the economics of indie wrestling in Canada — the real numbers, the real challenges.

Guest: Indie PromoterApril 16, 20261h 17m

Listener Questions Vol. 4 + Hot Takes

You asked, we answered. A full mailbag episode covering everything from booking philosophy to our all-time favourite Canadian matches. Plus some takes that might get us in trouble.

April 2, 20261h 02m

The Women's Division: Past, Present, Future

A deep dive into the history and current state of women's wrestling in Canada. Where it's been, where it is, and where it needs to go. An important conversation.

Guest: Women's wrestlerMarch 19, 20261h 29m

Episode 40 Milestone: Looking Back, Looking Forward

We hit 40 episodes. We look back at our favourite moments from the pod, the interviews we're most proud of, and where we want to take Mat Collective in the next 40.

March 5, 20261h 15m

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