Cruz Control Podcast

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report to analyze Week 2 in the Wednesday Night War between AEW and NXT. They also discuss Chris Jericho being a top guy in the wrestling business, the fallout from both SmackDown last Friday and Hell in a Cell, how the WWE Draft will play out, Hulk Hogan wanting one more match at WrestleMania 36 and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz is joined by Denny Blanco to rank the NBA Finals from the 2010's. They also discuss the LeBron effect playing in eight NBA Finals in the 2010's, the highest and lowest rated NBA Finals games and series in the decade and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol

Randy Cruz recaps the debut episode of Friday Night SmackDown on FOX. The Rock returns, Bray Wyatt attacks Seth Rollins, 4 Horsewomen go at it, Braun Strowman and Tyson Fury, Brock Lesnar is WWE Champion, Kofi Kingston's title reign and UFC star Cain Velasquez appears on SmackDown. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews to usher in the Wednesday Night Wars. They discuss the debut show of AEW Dynamite on TNT as it went up against NXT on USA, the ratings for both shows, pros and cons of each show and how the presentation for both shows were. They also discuss CM Punk possibly coming to FS1 for the WWE Backstage show, a Hell in a Cell preview and more! twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz is joined by Anthony Donahue from the 33rd and 7th Podcast to revisit the Patrick Ewing era with the New York Knicks. Topics include the Mark Jackson and Rod Strickland trades, rivalries with the Bulls, Pacers and Heat, Pat Riley's coaching tenure with the team from 1991-1995, the 1997 team being the most talented team, their two Finals runs in 1994 and 1999, the Ewing era closing in 2000, the trade that sent him to Seattle, him being under appreciated and more, twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/anthonymsg (@anthonymsg) SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report discuss the SmackDow Live era on USA Network and its major moments. They also debate The Rock or AJ Styles on SmackDown's Mount Rushmore, WWE's new show on FS1, new announce teams for Raw, SmackDown and NXT, its big premiere week, Stone Cold mentioning he can do one more match, John Morrison returning to WWE, what if social media was around in the Monday Night War era and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz is joined by Denny Blanco to revisit the trade that would've sent Chris Paul to the LA Lakers in 2011 but was vetoed by then NBA Commissioner David Stern. They dive into the original deal, the eventual deal with the LA Clippers, the ripple effects of the deal that never was, a Chris Paul for Rajon Rondo being in the works but Doc Rivers didn't want to make that trade (according to Ray Allen), debate whether a Kobe/CP3/Dwight trio would take down the trio of LeBron/Wade/Bosh and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report discuss Brock Lesnar being on SmackDown and his match vs Kofi Kingston on the debut edition of 'Friday Night SmackDown' on FOX. They also discuss NXT's debut show on USA, AEW' Wednesday night show being called 'Dynamite', review of 'Clash of Champions', Baron Corbin as King of the Ring, the upcoming 'Hell in a Cell' pay-per-view, is Seth Rollins/Bray Wyatt the 2.0 version of Shawn Michaels/Mankind from 'Mind Games' in 1996 and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report preview the upcoming 'Clash of Champions' pay-per-view. They also discuss the Raw and SmackDown shows at MSG, the decline in ratings, the King of the Ring finals happening on Raw, Kevin Owens possibly to NXT, WWE Draft, Kurt Angle now a producer on Raw and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report discuss Bayley's heel turn on Raw. They also discuss will the 4 Horsewomen main event next year's WrestleMania, the updated King of the Ring bracket, AEW's 'All Out', 'NXT UK', CM Punk at Starrcast and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report discuss the 25th Anniversary of SummerSlam 1994 and the 27th Anniversary of SummerSlam 1992. They debate which is the better match? Bret Hart vs Owen Hart at WrestleMania X or SummerSlam 1994? Also discussed was AEW's 'All Out' Preview, Raw, SmackDown, King of the Ring tournament, Clash of Champions and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report discuss NXT moving to the USA Network in September, what does it mean for the company, how it affects AEW and is this the beginning of the 'Wednesday Night War'?. They also discuss Triple H's first WWE Championship 20 years ago on Monday Night Raw, Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman becoming the New Raw tag Team Champions, the first round of the King of the Ring tournament and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz and Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report review 'SummerSlam' and 'NXT TakeOver: Toronto'. They also discuss the return of King of the Ring, Sasha Banks' heel turn on Raw, SmackDown's 20th Anniversary show and more., twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report to preview 'SummerSlam'. They also preview 'NXT TakeOver: Toronto', discuss Goldberg's return, remaining 'Dream Matches' left in wrestling, the possibility of CM Punk going to AEW, AEW's show on Wednesday nights, will the 'Evolution' PPV return and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz is joined by Ian Begley from SNY to discuss the New York Knicks off-season. Topics include drafting RJ Barrett, missing out on key free agents such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, next season's expectations with the players they signed, where Russell Westbrook could end up and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/ianbegley (@ianbegley) SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report to review AEW's 'Double or Nothing' PPV. They also discuss the debut of Jon Moxley (formerly Dean Ambrose in WWE) in AEW, his appearance on the 'Talk is Jericho' podcast talking about the WWE Creative Team, where does AEW go from here, how does WWE respond to AEW, Brock Lesnar's new gimmick, NXT TakeOver XXV and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report to preview the upcoming 'WWE Money in the Bank' pay-per-view. They also discuss AEW officially airing on TNT in the fall, how it could change the WWE, Bray Wyatt's new character and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report to discuss AEW possibly heading to TNT in the fall. Rumor of Brock Lesnar retiring from MMA and the current state of the WWE. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz is joined by Graham Matthews from Bleacher Report to discuss Goldust leaving the WWE, Luke Harper wanting to be released from WWE, Sasha Banks and WWE in a stand still, Ronda Rousey's future in the WWE, current Money in the Bank card, fallout from the Superstar Shakeup, Bray Wyatt's upcoming return, Backlash 1999 at 20 and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/wrestlerant (@wrestlerant) SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy

Randy Cruz is joined by Denicio Shoots to revisit some of the previous NBA Drafts, such as the 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2003 Drafts and exploring the "what if's" of those drafts. They also discuss Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Ron Artest not getting drafted by the Knicks in 1999 and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/denicioshoots (@denicioshoots) RETRO ROOM SHIRTS: prowrestlingtees.com/cruzcontrol SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES: apple.co/2k5xzUy