Podcast

Ringside Cafe Wrasslin' Podcast

Sports, Wrestling

An on going commentary of the Wrasslin' landscape amongst friends. Talking current product and history of this great sport. Come join us and see what's on the "Menu" each episode.

Join us on here on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music, Cast Box, Audible, Simplecast and iHeart Radio!

#wwe #wwf #aew #nxt #tna #aaa #luchelibre

Episodes
25
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
1 hr 31 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

25 episodes, newest first

  1. Today's Menu: Alphabet Soup

    Season 2, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafe Cafienados!

    On Our Menu:

    The Appetizer - Opener and Main Course Introduction

    Main Course - Round table over both a local show with Rusty Rhodes in attendance and both the Bastard and Professor at AEW

    Our Dessert - Fuck/Marry/Kill Wrasslin' edition

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as we look forward to the next.

    Spotify is our home but you can find us pretty much everywhere podcast can be heard! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre #dfwallprowre

    1 hr 22 min
  2. Today's Menu: Popcorn & Promo Bites with Cheese

    Season 2, Episode 12

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafe Cafienados!

    On Our Menu:

    The Appetizer - Brief History of the Promo Origins

    Main Course - Round table discussion about Promos, their effectiveness, the need and want for good promos

    Our Dessert - Mount Rushmore of Best Promo/Promo Giver

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as we look forward to the next.

    Spotify is our home but you can find us pretty much everywhere podcast can be heard! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre #dfwallprowre

    1 hr 34 min
  3. Today's Menu: Chop Salad and Mixed Fruit

    Season 2, Episode 11

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafe Cafienados!

    On Our Menu:

    The Appetizer & Main Course - Current Storylines after Summer Slam.

    Our Dessert - Rushmore of Summer Slam Matches, Our pick of who belongs on the rock.

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as we look forward to the next.

    Spotify is our home but you can find us pretty much everywhere podcast can be heard! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre #dfwallprowre

    1 hr 17 min
  4. Today's Menu: Professor's Pastrami on Rye

    Season 2, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafe Cafienados!

    On Our Menu:

    The Appetizer - Introducing the Episode

    Main Course - Discussing SNME results

    Our Dessert - Crank Ass Bitch Reveal

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as we look forward to the next.

    Spotify is our home but you can find us pretty much everywhere podcast can be heard! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre #dfwallprowre

    15 min
  5. Today's Menu: Mania Left-Overs

    Season 2, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafe Cafienados!

    On Our Menu:

    The Appetizer & Main Course- WrestleMania Recap and Rating

    Our Dessert - SmackDown Adventures with Rusty Rhodez and El Tanke

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as we look forward to the next.

    Spotify is our home but you can find us pretty much everywhere podcast can be heard! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre #dfwallprowre

    1 hr 36 min
  6. Today's Menu: Salad Classico Surprise

    Season 2, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafe Cafienados!

    On Our Menu:

    The Appetizer - WrestleMania History

    Our Main Course - Matches from the Card that have our Attention

    Our Dessert - Discussing Stone Cold Steve Austin's Rushmore from his podcast interview

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as we look forward to the next.

    Spotify is our home but you can find us pretty much everywhere podcast can be heard! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre #dfwallprowre

    1 hr 20 min
  7. Today's Menu: Mania Expresso

    Season 2, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafe Cafienados!

    On Our Menu:

    The Appetizer - TKO Pricing

    Our Main Course - Our Thoughts on the Current Main Card and build up

    Our Dessert - Rushmore of Favorite Mania Moments from Wrestle Mania 1 - 10.Elimination Chamber moments!

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as we look forward to the next.

    Spotify is our home but you can find us pretty much everywhere podcast can be heard! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre #dfwallprowre

    1 hr 28 min
  8. Today's Menu: Cold Cuts and a Side of Buster-Free Fries

    Season 2, Episode 5

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafe Cafienados!

    Pull up a chair as we have the one and only Ed Win Esquire from DFW All Pro Wrestling stopping by the Cafe!

    On Our Menu:

    The Appetizer - A Dive into the Elimination Chamber with our PLE Review

    Our Main Course - One on One with Mr. Esquire, learning about his continuing fight to make DFW All Pro Wrestling Busta Free.

    Our Dessert - Rushmore of Favorite Elimination Chamber moments!

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as we recap where to find Mr. Esquire and DFW ALL PRO WRESTLING along with a shameless plug for our new Facebook page..

    Spotify is our home but you can find us pretty much everywhere podcast can be heard! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    Welcome to Season 2,

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    & Mr. Esquire

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre #dfwallprowrestling

    1 hr 30 min
  9. Today's Menu: Roadkill to Mania Stew

    Season 2, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafe Cafienados!

    Pull up a chair as we have the Nacho Man joining once again for today's menu.

    On Our Menu:

    The Appetizer - Rumble Review

    Our Main Course - Road to Wrestle Mania Discussion, and of course this week's Crank Ass Bitch!

    Our Dessert - Rushmore of Favorite Rumbles and a shout out to DFW All Pro Wrestling

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as we raced off to watch RAW.

    Spotify is our home but you can find us pretty much everywhere podcast can be heard! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    Welcome to Season 2,

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    & the Nacho Man

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre

    2 hr 28 min
  10. Today's Menu: Pot Luck Rumble

    Season 2, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Cafienados, welcome to this Episode's Menu. An old traditional Pot Luck where we discuss possible outcomes for today's Royal Rumble 2026.

    A lot has happened and leaked this past week that has us rethinking our first episode predictions for this season.

    Apologies for the technical difficulties - UnBastardo

    Welcome to Season 2,

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre #royalrumble

    33 min
  11. Today's Menu: Dead Sea Scallops

    Season 2, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafe Cafienados!

    Today in the Cafe we chat up a bit of the Deadman himself, the Undertaker. This is another profile for the 3 gifted minds of knowing enough to admit we don't know much.

    On Our Menu:

    The Appetizer - Current Events

    Our Main Course - A Discussion of the Phenom himself, a brief school lesson on Mr. Calloway, and of course this week's Crank Ass Bitch!

    Our Dessert - Rushmore of Taker Moments/Matches

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as we look forward to the Rumble

    Spotify is our home but you can find us pretty much everywhere podcast can be heard! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    Welcome to Season 2,

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre

    1 hr 31 min
  12. Today's Menu: El Royal with Cheese

    Season 2, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafienados!

    Today's Menu is a trip down ol' Rumble Lane

    On Our Menu:

    A Round of Drinks - Raw Netflix Anniversary

    The Appetizer - School Session with the Professor, a Rumble History

    Our Main Course - A Discussion of the Rumble to come and those of the Past, Rusty Rhodes' favorite time of the year

    Our Dessert - Flavor of Choice - Staff picks for Rumble Winners for this year

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as our first for season 2! A quick mention of things to come as we look forward to the this new season in the Cafe!

    Spotify is our home but you can find us pretty much everywhere podcast can be heard! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    Welcome to Season 2,

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre

    1 hr 20 min
  13. Today's Menu: Eggnog and Gin

    Season 1, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Happy Holidays from the Ringside Cafe!

    2 min
  14. Today's Menu: A Helpin' of New England Clam Chowder

    Season 1, Episode 12

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafienados!

    Today's Menu is stewin' & brewin' with the latest SNME

    On Our Menu:

    A Quick Prelude

    The Appetizer - Current Events

    Our Main Course - A review of the December 13th PLE and discussion of the retirement of John Cena

    Our Dessert - Rushmore - Favorite moments from John Cena's Career

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode and our first season! Quick mentions of things to come as we look forward to the next season in 2026!

    A very big thank you to everyone who listened and joined us here in the Cafe! Happy Holidays Everyone! And feel free to give a comment and follow!

    Spotify is our home but you can find us pretty much everywhere podcast can be heard! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    See Y'all in Season 2,

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna

    1 hr 36 min
  15. Today's Menu: Lasagna, a Survivor Series Treat

    Season 1, Episode 11

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafe!

    Today's Menu is backed in an old Turkey Day Tradition!

    On Our Menu:

    The Appetizer - Current Events

    Our Main Course - History of War Games and the transition to Survivor Series along with a review of the 2025 PLE Survivor Series War Games

    Our Dessert - Rushmore - Best War Games and Survivor Series Moments

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as we look forward to the next

    Hope y'all enjoy and feel free to give a comment and follow!

    And yes, we are on Pandora, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music and IHeart Radio, Audible, Goodpods and Castbox and Simplecast!!!!!!!!!! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    Looking forward to more chats.

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna

    1 hr 43 min
  16. Today's Menu: Show Stopping Surf & Turf

    Season 1, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Welcome back to the Cafe!

    Today's Menu is soaked in Nostalgia.

    On Our Menu:

    The Appetizer - Current Events

    Our Main Course - Discussing the career of one Shawn Michaels

    Our Dessert - Rushmore - Best HBK Matches/Moments

    And then comes the Check - Closing out the episode as we look forward to the next

    Hope ya'll enjoy and feel free to give a comment and follow!

    And yes, we are on Pandora, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music and IHeart Radio, Audible and Castbox!!!!!!!!!! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    Looking forward to more chats.

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -Just Wes

    -El UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna

    2 hr 14 min
  17. Today's Menu: Spaghetti and Saturday Night Main Event

    Season 1, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Welcome back Cafe Patrons and new Listeners!

    Today's Menu is packed in nostalgia. New mics and software are still going strong.

    On Our Menu:

    Appetizer - SNME History

    Main Course - Review of SNME

    Dessert - Rushmore - Best SNME Matches

    The Check - Closing out the episode as we look forward to the next

    Hope ya'll enjoy and feel free to give a comment and follow!

    And yes, we are on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music and IHeart Radio, Audible and Castbox!!!!!!!!!! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    Looking forward to more chats.

    -Just Wes

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna

    1 hr 29 min
  18. Today's Menu: Tag Team Tiramisu

    Season 1, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Welcome back Cafe Patrons and new Listeners!

    Today's Menu is a loaded one. New mics, new software and a few video trick up our sleeve as we work towards our first video recording.

    On Our Menu:

    Appetizer - General History of Tag Teams

    Round of Drinks - A few Birthday shout outs to those in the business

    Main Course - Round table of Tag Team Chat

    Dessert - Rushmore - Top Tag Teams Overall

    Night Cap - Rusty Rhodes visit a local Wrestling Promotion in DFW

    The Check - Closing out the episode as we look forward to the next

    Hope ya'll enjoy and feel free to give a comment and follow!

    And yes, we are on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music and IHeart Radio, Audible and Castbox!!!!!!!!!! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    Looking forward to more chats.

    -Just Wes

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -UnBastardo

    P.S. Thank you to TJ Knight for joining us in the Cafe!

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna

    2 hr 14 min
  19. Today's Menu: Lucky #7!

    Season 1, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Welcome back Cafe Patrons and new Listeners!

    Today's Menu is keeping us busy as we work with new equipment and tweak our sound and delivery!

    On Our Menu:

    Appetizer - Review of DSotR- Jimmy Snuka

    Main Course - Review of latest PLE Crown Jewel 2025

    Dessert - Rushmore - Top Finishers

    The Check - Next Week's Menu

    Hope ya'll enjoy and feel free to give a comment and follow!

    And yes, we are now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Podcast and IHeart Radio and Castbox!!!!!!!!!! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    Looking forward to more chats.

    -Just Wes

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -UnBastardo

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna

    1 hr 52 min
  20. Today's Menu: Botched Espresso and Storyline Egg Whites Over Easy

    Season 1, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Welcome back Cafe Patrons and new Listeners!

    Today's Menu is keeping us busy as we are invited out to the home of our guest Panelist, Nacho Man Randy's Average, for this edition of the Cafe. Here is what we have for you today!

    On Our Menu:

    Appetizer - Botches?

    Main Course - Storylines that Intrigued Us

    Dessert - Rushmore - Top Managers

    The Check - Next Week's Menu

    Hope ya'll enjoy and feel free to give a comment and follow!

    And yes, we are now on Apple Podcast, Amazon Podcast and IHeart Radio!!!!!!!!!! Tell your friends and family members! Everyone is talking about it... Sports Illustrated is talking about it.....

    Looking forward to more chats.

    -Just Wes

    -Rusty Rhodes

    -UnBastardo

    P.S. Thank you to the Nacho Man for allowing the Cafe to visit his place and the amazing hospitality he and his family provided! Look forward to having you back on soon!

    All views presented in the pod are strictly opinions and for entertainment purposes. Any of our wives that stumble upon us can not use anything from this Pod against us in the court of Holy Matrimony ;-)

    #wrestling #wrestlingentertainment #wwe #aew #nxt #aaa #tna #luchelibre

    1 hr 39 min