Shooting Sharp #38 - The Best Matches of 2025

Mike checks in with episode Number 38 of Shooting Sharp - the Best Matches of 2025Mike takes the top 25 matches from AEW and WWE as cumulatively rated by the Wrestling Observer and CageMatch to stack rank the best 25 from each.Mike gives his thoughts along the way and creates a complete resource to reference back the best in the two major companies.Check out Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network. 

Shooting Sharp #37 - Hustle, Loyalty, Respect

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #37 - Hustle, Loyalty, Respect
Mike checks in with a Career Retrospective of John Cena spanning 1999-2025 in the world of Pro Wrestling. In the episode we run through the entire career of Cena, his lasting legacy, and his impact on the wrestling worldMike also runs through all 17 of the World Title Reigns, gives you a match to watch from each year of Cena's career, and gives the highest rated top 10 matches per some statistical data. 
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Shooting Sharp #36 - The Last Time is Now

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #36 - The Last Time is Now
Mike returns and recaps the start of the AEW Continental Classic, running down whats happened so far and previewing what is to come. Mike also runs down what else is going down in AEW of late.From there we also get caught up on WWE, including a run down and review of NXT Deadline, and a preview of the Saturday Nights Main Event this weekend which is headlined by the final match of John Cena's illustrious career. 
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Shooting Sharp #35 - the Ultimate Survivor Series: War Games Preview

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #35 - The Ultimate Survivor Series: War Games Preview
Mike previews this Weekends Survivor Series in full depth, with deep thoughts and conversation around the War Games matches. The participants and the friendships and conflicts that brought them to this point. How will the match mold the future of WWE TV, and will we have clear Wrestlemania match ideas coming out of the War Games matches? 
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Shooting Sharp #34 - War Gear

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #34 - War Gear
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, from NXT to WWE to AEW. Mike runs through the events coming out of John Cena's last two Raw shows as we build heavy now for War Games. Then Mike runs through AEW as they have Full Gear this coming weekend and are fresh off the results of a fiery Blood and Guts.
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Shooting Sharp #33 - Ready For War

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #33 - Ready for War
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, from NXT to WWE to AEW. Mike run through the events leading into and coming out of Saturday Nights Main Event as the build begins for Survivor Series and War Games. Then Mike runs through AEW as they continue their build towards Full Gear on November 22nd, as well as Blood and Guts on November 19th. 
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Shooting Sharp #32 - Halloween Treats

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #32 - Halloween Tricks
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, spotlighting NXT, as they had a very newsworthy Halloween Havoc with titles changing owners. We also run through main roster WWE and provide a preview of what we know about Saturday Nights Main Event this Saturday. Then Mike runs through AEW as they begin their build towards Full Gear on November 22nd. 
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Shooting Sharp #31 - Vacant and Dreaming

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #31 - Vacant and Dreaming
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, spotlighting WWE as they return back to the United States and have to vacate one of their world titles. We also run through NXT and Preview Halloween Havoc this coming weekend from Arizona. Then Mike runs through AEW and review Wrestledream this past weekend in St. Louis. Tune in as we review all the major televised wrestling events from the week and preview the exciting matches ahead.
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Shooting Sharp #30 - Crowning Glory

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #30 - Crowning Glory
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, spotlighting WWE on their trip to Australia and a successful Crown Jewel Show. We also run through NXT/TNA Showdown on the lead into Bound for Glory, as well as a review of the TNA Supershow in Lowell Mass. Then Mike runs through AEW and previews Wrestledream this weekend from St. Louis. Tune in as we review all the major televised wrestling events from the week and preview the exciting matches ahead.
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Shooting Sharp #29 - Bound for the Homecoming Showdown

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #29: Bound for the Homecoming Showdown. 
 
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, spotlighting WWE as they gear up for this weekend's Crown Jewel, and the NXT vs. TNA Showdown leading into TNA Bound for Glory. We also cover AEW celebrating the 6th Anniversary of Dynamite last week and their Homecoming in Jacksonville this week, as they prepare for Wrestledream on October 18th. Tune in as we review all the major televised wrestling events from the week and preview the exciting matches ahead, including WWE Crown Jewel and TNA Bound for Glory. 
 
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Shooting Sharp #28 - Going All Out

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode #28: Going All Out! 
Mike recaps the past week in wrestling, highlighting WWE Wrestlepalooza and AEW All Out, along with NXT Homecoming and all the major televised wrestling events from the week. He also previews the upcoming week, including NXT No Mercy and TNA Victory Road. 
 
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Shooting Sharp #27 - All OutPalooza

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #27 All OutPalooza
Mike runs through the last week in wrestling, from NXT to Smackdown, Raw, and everything going on in AEW and the Philadelphia Residency as it wrapped up (actually did this time) at the old ECW Arena. 
Mike then gives you his preview and picks for WWE Wrestlepalooza and AEW All Out this Weekend, as well as a preview of the week ahead. Mike also talks about Saudi Arabia being granted the host job for Wrestlemania in 2027. 
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Shooting Sharp #26 - Light It Up

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #26 Light it Up
Mike runs through the last week in wrestling, from NXT to Smackdown, Raw, and everything going on in AEW and the Philadelphia Residency as it wrapped up at the old ECW Arena. 
Mike then gives you his updated cards for WWE Wrestlepalooza and AEW All Out on September 20th, as well as a preview of the week ahead. Mike also has a memorial to Jonathan Echevarria, known to the wrestling world as Jaka. He shares his memories while giving a career run down of the wonderful man that was behind the wrestler, and gives you his 3 favorite matches to watch to pay tribute to the Jaka Man. 
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Shooting Sharp #25 - The End of the Peacock

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #25 The End of the Peacock
Mike runs through the last week in wrestling, from NXT to Smackdown, the Clash in Paris, Raw, and everything going on in AEW and the Philadelphia Residency at the old ECW Arena. 
Mike then gives you his thoughts on what the cards could look like for WWE Wrestlepalooza and AEW All Out on September 20th, as well as a preview of the week ahead. 
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Shooting Sharp #24 - Forbidden Heatwave

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #24 Forbidden Heatwave
Mike runs through the AEW Forbidden Door and NXT Heatwave shows from this past weekend
Mike then gives you his thoughts on the new happenings in the WWE/ESPN deal and lays out a brief preview of the WWE Clash in Paris show going on this weekend in France.
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Shooting Sharp #23 - Kross the Line

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #23 Kross the Line
Mike runs through the week in Pro Wrestling, AEW Dynamite and Collision as well as NXT, Smackdown, and Raw
Mike gives you his thoughts on the week in wrestling and previews the upcoming weekend which will bring you TNA Emergence, AAA Triplemania 33 and the Finals of the NJPW G1
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Shooting Sharp #22 - Summer Vision

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #22 Summer VisionMike runs through the week in Pro Wrestling, AEW Dynamite and Collision as well as NXT, Smackdown, and RawMike recaps the weekend that was around Metlife Stadium in E. Rutherford, NJ for Summerslam and GCW Bloodsport 14Mike gives you his thoughts on the weekend and previews the PPVs and PLEs coming on later in August, as well as the look at the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #21 - Summer of Sadness

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #21 - Summer of SadnessMike runs through the epic careers of both Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan to start the show and how both impacted Pro Wrestling for the betterFrom there Mike recaps the week that was in AEW and WWE before previewing Summerslam 2025, live this weekend from Metlife Stadium in E. Rutherford, NJMike gives you his picks, his theories, and thoughts heading into the 3rd Biggest show of WWE's year and SummerslamJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #20 - The Mid Year Awards

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #20 - the Mid Year AwardsA special edition of the show as Mike recaps the first 6 Months in Awards based off Voting from many different walks of life....Male Wrestler of the YearMost Outstanding Wrestler of the YearFemale Wrestler of the YearTag Team of the YearMatch of the YearBest Feud of the YearMost Charismatic Wrestler of the YearBest on Promos Best Major Show of the YearPromotion of the YearMike gives you the winners, the voting percentages, and his opinions on the results!Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #19 - The All In Evolution

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #18 - All In ManiaA special edition of the show as Mike recaps and reviews all 5 shows that occurred in Arlington, TX and Atlanta, GA for AEW and WWE Respectfully, which were in order...ROH Supercard of HonorNXT Great American BashAEW All InWWE Saturday Nights Main EventWWE EvolutionMike gives you what happened, how everything went, what was good, what was bad, and everything in between.Mike gives you a top 10 of what matches stole the weekend, in order, and then closes with a conversation around the Seth Rollins injury and a short guess at the Summerslam Card, which is in just 3 weeks!  Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #18 - All In Mania

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #18 - All In ManiaA special edition of the show as Mike previews 6 shows going down this weekendROH Supercard of HonorAEW All InNXT Great American BashWWE Saturday Nights Main EventWWE EvolutionGCW Boss of All BossesMike gives you what got us here on these matches, who he thinks will win, maybe who he thinks should win but won't....a lot to preview and we make it happen! Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #17 - Okada/Omega, the Rivalry Explained

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #17- Okada/Omega, the Rivalry ExplainedMike runs down the WWE Night of Champions and subsequent episode of Monday Night Raw before running through where we stand for AEW All In. Then we run through an IN DEPTH breakdown of the history of Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada. 4 Matches have gone down so far. What has happened, who has won, and what have they meant to not just each other but wrestling as a whole as the two men will be locking up for their 5th match at All In on July 12th. Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #16 - Crowning a King

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #16- Crowning a KingMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World in what was a kind of uneventful, but always still busy wrestling worldThe show Reviews NXT, WWE Smackdown, and WWE Raw before heading over to AEW where we review Summer BlockbusterThen Mike gives a rundown of where we are looking for Night of Champions and a little preview of whats ahead in the coming weeks. Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #15 - Colliding in the Bank

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #15 - Colliding in the BankMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming out of busy WWE Weekend in Los AngelesThe show Reviews NXT, WWE Smackdown, Worlds Collide, Money in the Bank, and WWE Raw before heading over to AEW where we review Fyter FestThen Mike gives a rundown of where we are at for AEW All In, gives out weekly superlatives, and previews the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #14 - Money In The Bank Season

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #14 - Money In The Bank SeasonMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World as AEW saw the Fall Out of Double or Nothing and WWE is in full gear on the way to World's Collide and Money in the Bank
The show Reviews NXT, WWE Smackdown, and WWE Raw before heading over to AEW where we review Dynamite and CollisionThen Mike gives a full breakdown of the history of the Money in the Bank match as well as a Preview of this upcoming weekends installment of the annual event, as well as the rest of the week ahead in the wrestling world. Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #13 - Double the Battleground Main Event

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #13 - Double the Battleground Main EventMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming out of a loaded Memorial Day Weekend of Wrestling from TNA, WWE, and AEWThe show Reviews NXT, WWE Smackdown, Saturday Nights Main Event, NXT Battleground and WWE Raw before heading over to AEW where we review Dynamite, Collision, and the latest PPV in AEW Double or Nothing. We even run down TNA Under Siege. Then Mike gives out weekly superlatives, and previews the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #12 - The Memorial Day Shuffle

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #12 - The Memorial Day ShuffleMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World heading into a LOADED Memorial Day weekend of shows. The show Reviews NXT, WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw before heading over to AEW where we review Dynamite, and Collision. Then Mike runs through a preview of AEW Double or Nothing, NXT Battleground, WWE Saturday Nights Main Event, and TNA Under Siege, all going down this weekend. Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #11 - Rest in Peace Sabu

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #11 - Rest in Peace SabuMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World after a week where we lost the Homicidal, Suicidal, Genocidal Icon himself...SabuThe show Reviews NXT, WWE Smackdown, Backlash, and Raw before heading over to AEW where we review Dynamite, and CollisionThen Mike gives out his weekly superlatives and does a career retrospective on Sabu. We also preview the week ahead as both WWE and AEW are basically two sets of tv away from another big Memorial Day weekend of hard hitting PLE and PPV action respectively. Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #10 - Future Endeavored

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #10 - Future EndeavoredMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World after a crazy week that brought some Post Wrestlemania WWE talent releases to the news feedThe show Reviews NXT, WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw before heading over to AEW where we review Dynamite, and CollisionThen Mike talks about the WWE releases and does a statistical breakdown of the WWE releases since 2020. How many have gone to AEW? or TNA? Or out of wrestling all together?We also preview the week ahead which includes WWE Backlash live from St LouisJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #9 - The Post Mania Shuffle

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #9 - The Post Mania ShuffleMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming out of a Post Wrestlemania Week Wrestling Industry.The show Reviews NXT, WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw before heading over to AEW where we review Dynamite, and Collision. We also review the TNA Rebellion show from this past Sunday. Then Mike runs through where WWE stands with matches for Backlash, Saturday Nights Main Event and beyond. Then we hit the superlatives for the week and preview the week ahead. Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #8 - Viva Las Vegas

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #8 - Viva Las Vegas
 
Mike hits on the last week in wrestling which is mostly everything that happened in Las Vegas In and Around Wrestlemania.
 
The show Reviews a bevy of shows from GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport, to TNA Unbreakable, to Joey Janela’s Spring Break, even some of the WWE ID Tournament.
Then Mike runs through WWEs Wrestlemania Smackdown, NXT Stand and Deliver, and Wrestlemania 41Mike gives you his top 10 matches of the week, names a show of the week, and a MVP of the week. Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #7 - Vegas Vacation (A Wrestlemania Week Preview)

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #7 - Vegas Vacation (A Wrestlemania Week Preview)The quintessential Wrestlemania Week Preview before you head to VegasThe show previews all the events surrounding Wrestlemania in Las Vegas, the Indy shows, the parties, Stand and Deliver, Wrestlemania....we talk it all So if you are going to Vegas or watching at home, this preview tells you every option you have this weekend. Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #6 - The Final Descent

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #6 - The Final DescentMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming out of AEW Dynasty and the ramp up to Wrestlemania. The show Reviews NXT, WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw before heading over to AEW where we review Dynamite, Collision, and the latest PPV in AEW Dynasty. Then Mike runs through where WWE stands with matches for Wrestlemania and Stand and Deliver, gives out weekly superlatives, and previews the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #5 - Building A Dynasty

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #5 - Building A DynastyMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming out of WWEs tour of Europe and the lead into AEW DynastyThe show Reviews AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, as well as NXT, WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw before previewing AEW DynastyThen Mike runs through his rant of the week, gives out weekly superlatives and previews the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #4 - Opening the Beyond

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #4 - Opening the BeyondMike has a special episode this week as he interviews Beyond Wrestling Owner and Founder Drew Cordeiro. Drew runs down the history of Beyond, speaking to some of the concepts over the years including Uncharted Territory from the past and Wrestling Open of the Present and FutureWhether an existing fan or Beyond or a potential new fan, learn about one of the longest running Independent Wrestling Companies in the United States and how different the Independent Wrestling world is now versus pre Pandemic. Join us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network.

Shooting Sharp #3 - Euro Trip

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #3 - Euro TripMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming out of NXT Roadblock and WWE beginning a massive European TourThe show Reviews NXT Roadblock, WWE Smackdown from Barcelona, WWE Raw from Brussels, AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, and even gives a quick rundown on TNA Sacrifice. Then Mike runs through his rant of the week, gives out weekly superlatives and previews the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #2 - Revolutionary Chaos

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi. This is Episode #2 - Revolutionary ChaosMike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming out of an AEW PPV Weekend in Los Angeles with Revolution. The show Reviews AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, AEW Revolution, as well as NXT, WWE Smackdown and WWE Raw before previewing NXT Roadblock and TNA SacrificeThen Mike runs through his rant of the week, gives out weekly superlatives and previews the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network

Shooting Sharp #1 - We Can See You

Welcome to the first episode of Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi.Mike hits on the News in the Wrestling World coming off a very buzzworthy Elimination Chamber AND Monday Night RawThe show Reviews NXT, AEW Dynamite, AEW Collision, WWE Smackdown, WWE Elimination Chamber, and WWE Raw before previewing AEW RevolutionMike then sets the table for Wrestlemania, with the matches we know, and the matches we think we know will be going down in Las Vegas next monthFinally, Mike runs through his rant of the week, gives out weekly superlatives and previews the week aheadJoin us every Tuesday for Shooting Sharp on the North South Connection Podcast Network