Podcasting

Total Engagement with Matt Koon

Whether Recording and performing songs for shows or events, producing, co-hosting alongside legends, guesting on “sheet shows”, or interviewing dozens of wrestlers, Matt Koon has done it all in the world of podcasts, except have his own show, the time is now.

Total Engagement with Matt Koon is your weekly immersive wrestling experience. Each episode will feature an interview with an interactive current or former wrestler, as well as weekly segments, surprises, and unique experiences. Tune in each Wednesday to the the easiest listen of the week: Total Engagement with Matt Koon on the MLW Radio Network!

Latest Episodes:

Tommy Dreamer! Dec 12, 2018

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Today on WHY IT DIDNT END… we have Tommy Dreamer and for a man who has done so much and has such a great memory, we had to limit this episode to the WWE portion of his career, and it is a fascinating story and a fascinating listen!

And it hasn't ended… just ask Tommy.

This week on Why It Ended!

Chris Masters Dec 05, 2018

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Talented dude, super young, big push, big future. What happened to the man formerly known as Chris Masters and why the future is bright for this STILL young man as he recounts his incredible WWE story, and tells us how it came to an end, this week on Why It Ended with Robbie E!

Tony Schiavone Nov 28, 2018

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He's the greatest announcer in the history of our great sport according to some and his podcast live shows definitey put butts in the seats, without question a guest we are honored to have on this week, the great Tony Schiavone.

Tony tells the story of how he got started, relays classic stories from the glory years of Crockett, his year in the WWF, is brutally honest about Turner, and how negative he was about the future of WCW even in it's hey day.

We talk Starbucks, What Happened When, and the harrowing tale of the night Matt Koon almost let him die.

It almost ended for Tony, but thank goodness it didn't because this week we have one of the nicest guys in the world of wrestling, the legend himself, Tony Schiavone!

The Headbangers Nov 21, 2018

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This week we have two guests. Mosh AND Thrasher, the headbangers! Hear how the met, how they starved minis, how they were named, how they starved minis, how they found out about their title win, how they starved minis, and of course why it ended.. this week on WHY IT ENDED with Robbie E.

Also, if you want to hear the story of how they accidentally starved mini vader and mankind to death.. you might want to check it out.

Lanny Poffo - The Genius, The Poet! Nov 14, 2018

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There was once a wrestler named Lanny

Whose brother was savage and manly

He wrote many rhymes, debuted moves many times,

a virtual genius vigilante.

This week on Why It ended!

MVP Nov 07, 2018

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This week on Why It Ended, we are joined by Montell Vontavious Porter, otherwise known as MVP. He came in with tons of hype and a great gimmick and the ability to pull it off. He had a great run and unforgettable feuds with Chris Benoit, Matt Hardy, and many more. But what happened? Hear all about his training opportunities borne from his decades long prison stint, his ascent through developmental, his debut, that terrible outfit, his ill fated switch to Raw, his passion for japanese wrestling, and of course Why It Ended… this week on WIE with Robert Strauss??

Rico Costantino - The whole story! Oct 31, 2018

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Rico was a guy we all remember. He had a short, but memorable run in the ruthless aggression era of WWF, and is remembered for his flamboyant style, and his real life heroics… but what really happened? Hear all about his late start, his quick ascent, his crazy gimmicks, as well as his recent health problems and all points in between as we interview the great Rico Costantino.. on Why It Ended with Robbie E!

Daniel Puder is Tough Enough!! Oct 24, 2018

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Daniel Puder joins us this week as he tells his story of a short, and news making run as a contestant and WINNER of Tough Enough. The man beat The Miz and Ryback, and had every tool to make it, so what happened? Hear the real story of the Kurt Angle incident, the Royal Rumble Beatdown, and the PPV shoot fight with the Miz, the lessons he has learned, and why it all went away, and why he is the person he wants to be.. this week on Why It Ended with Robbie E!

Bull Dempsey aka Bull James Oct 17, 2018

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Bull! Bull! Bull!

This week we are joined by someone who not only back in the day rode the Robbie E gravy train to tag team supremacy, but was a high profile member of the early days of NXT, whose sudden release caused many of us to ask "WHY?"

From his early days as Baby Huey, to his last days at NXT, and all points in between, the Bull Dempsey story is a great one with many fun stories and interesting insights into the early days of WWE PC. Some great Dusty stories, NXT San Jose, and of course the end of his first run with WWE are covered THIS WEEK on Why it Ended with Robbie E!

Chavo Guerrero Oct 10, 2018

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Chavo Guerrero joins us this week on Why It Ended, talking about his upbringing, going to WCW with 15 matches under his belt, Pepe, MIA, going to WWF, and of course Eddy, Los Guerreros, and much more. We also get into the difference between "Chris Benoit" and his friend "Chris", and of course Why It Ended.

It's a fascinating look at an awesome career, this week on Why It Ended with Robbie E!