GREETINGS FROM THE QUARANTINE HOLE! Rachel coaxes Kirby from his sad boy quarantine gamer hole to catch up outdoors in this responsibly socially-distanced episode. In addition to talking about life in the age of COVID, we take time to touch on wrestling's #SpeakingOut movement as well as how promotions have been handling the virus. Also: bird sound…

OH HEY WE GOT 2019 HUNK OF THE YEAR HANGMAN PAGE!!!! Rachel and Hangman sat down in Pittsburgh and shot the shit for two hours and he was to say the least, a dream. We love you Hangman. Congrats on being on TV.بقلم Kath and Rachel

David and Khris sat down with Rachel to explain Goldberg to her. Wow, that guy is big and it rules! We talk being big and yelling, silly entrances, DDP's insane talent, Magic Mike, ad reads, David's tinder options and much much more!بقلم Kath and Rachel

Rachel went on the road with Wheeler Yuta to not only watch Uncharted Territory but to talk to him for you all! We get into high school sports, meeting your idols, trampoline entrances, teaching your mom how to use instagram, who is secretly jacked, and much much more! Follow yuta on twitter and instagram at @wheeleryuta and hang out with us over a…

Not only do we have one guest this episode, but we have TWO!!! Tony Deppen and Jake Atlas sat down with Rachel in LA to hang out after BOLA night one. They're complete angels, and if they come to wrestle near you, go. More episodes dropping soon <3بقلم Kath and Rachel

Wow! Mara Wilson and Rachel met up in LA to discuss wrestling, having ADHD, cats we've known forever, learning how to fake fight from Danny DeVito, and much more! Materials discussed include Jake Atlas v Priscilla Kelly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSgiKlRMDBY), Priscilla Kelly's tampon spot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP50Gwl2xU4), Prisci…

Maverick and Kirby join Rachel to give her the rundown of TJPW!!!! I'll update this to include links later because I want to get you the episode ASAP.بقلم Kath and Rachel

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This week Rachel and Kath talk about one of the great big boys of our time, Daisuke Sekimoto. They celebrate his sense of humor, his sweet muscles, his dope chops and how well he’s aging! PLUS: blood to forehead ratios, looking cool, robes, Japanese tag team names, and how Sizzler is like Scott Steiner.Materials Discussed Include: Daisuke Sekimoto …

This week Rachel and Kath look at Chyna’s wrestling career and cultural impact. They talk feminism, the Attitude Era, sweet muscles, and being treated like shit. Plus: relationships, how much Dr. Drew sucks, Eddie Guerrero, and, of course, Jeff Jarrett.Materials Discussed Include: Chyna Video Package on Raw 2/21/1998 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?…

Rachel and Kath talk about Oriental Wrestling Entertainment Episode 10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcJR4Fx8b1w)and OWE’s giant boy band roster of flippy babes. PLUS: Jake Café, TikToks, crushing fruit with muscles, "please give me nunchuck energy," and Mini Charlie Manson.If you like what we do, consider supporting Wrestlesplania on Patreon fo…

The wonderful Owen Ellickson (https://twitter.com/onlxn) joined Rachel and Kath to wrestlesplain his love of Big Van Vader. They talked the New Japan debut that caused a riot, WCW, WWF, Boy Meets World, Baywatch, terrifying moonsaults and Twitter fights with Will Ospreay. PLUS: parenting, the Sound of Music, the Bud Bowl, cowboys, and imagining wre…

We got him! Chuck Taylor aka Chuckie T aka Dustin joined Rachel and Kath to talk about concussions, his new name, drunk driving tips, and Greg’s mysterious feet. PLUS: bad gear, the coolest dudes in New Japan, mouth stuff or butt stuff, and the day Osama Bin Laden died.If you like what we do, consider supporting Wrestlesplania on Patreon for bonus …

You are the pig. I am the pig. We are ALL the pig. This week Rachel and Kath talk about Cesaro, covering a little bit of his indie career and looking at some of his notable moments in WWE. Plus: ska, Chikara, Sara Del Rey, Sami Zayn’s babyface powers, slutty gear, and WWE vignette production values. Materials discussed include: Claudio vs Sara Del …

Rachel and Kath are joined this week by the delightful “Heartcore” Shazza McKenzie to talk about wrestling, forums, and her recent tour through America. PLUS: being a bad teen, Buffy, and bisexual fashion. Follow Shazza on Twitter @Shazza_McKenzie, Instagram @Shazza_McKenzie and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ShazzaMcKenzieProWrestler/), check …

This week Rachel and Kath honor the late Silver King by taking a look at his 24 year long career. They talk lucha dynasties, being Black Tiger, handsomeness, and how fucked up it is that wrestlers keep dying so young. PLUS: using lucha de apuestas stipulations as makeovers, the greatest audience member of the entire 1990s, and how maybe all wrestle…

This week, Rachel and Kath celebrate annoying women everywhere by doing a whole episode about Billie Kay and Peyton Royce aka the IIconics! Joined by esteemed co-producer Elby Hunktears, they dive into intimate female friendships, Australian accents, and tag team wrestling. PLUS: frexting, plastic surgery, and bachelorette parties.We are streaming …

We stan a neckless king. That's right everybody, we are finally talking about our favorite guy, Kath's future husband, Tomohiro Ishii. Rachel and Kath get into some of his great G1 performances over the last few years and talk no-selling, character actors, and headbutts. PLUS: Shibata dick truthers, trying to understand Ishii's body, buying Stone P…

It’s Best of the Super Juniors season, and what better way to celebrate than to look at the career of the superest super junior himself: Jushin Thunder Liger. Rachel and Kath talk about the origin of his gimmick, his stint in WCW, and, of course, his long career in New Japan. PLUS: wrestling is anime, USA chants, and our favorite bully Minoru Suzuk…

This week Rachel and Kath zero in on Samoa Joe’s career in 2005 and 2006. (They were two really, really, really good years, okay!) They talk Joe vs Kobashi, his TNA feud with Kurt Angle, and the IWA Midsouth classic with Necro Butcher. Plus: what kind of restaurant Joe should open, CM Punk hot takes, and Sylvia Plath.Materials Discussed Includes: S…

“WHO IS THE CUTEST IN THE WORLD!??” is the question Rachel and Kath try to answer this week by delving into the career of former LinQ idol and current Tokyo Joshi Pro wrestler Maki Itoh. They talk about failure, beauty, more failure, and oversharing to get people to like you. PLUS: pores, tweets you immediately regret, face size, and even more fail…

Awoooouuu!!! Before saying goodbye to the US, Kris Wolf joined Rachel and Kath for Splania’s milestone 69th episode. They talked overcoming shyness, favorite movies, the Oedo Tai dance, thrill-seeking, and Kris’ retirement. PLUS: erotic audiobooks, erotic fan fiction, erotic friend fiction, pre-show nerves, and BUTTS.Follow Kris on Twitter (https:/…

Comedian Scotland Green (https://twitter.com/ScotlandGreen) joined Rachel and Kath to wrestlesplain WWF’s New Generation. They talked Shawn Michaels, Lex Luger, Bret and Owen Hart, Yokozuna, Diesel and Mankind! PLUS: local wrestling shows, tape trading, being Vince McMahon’s therapist, and different things “HBK” could stand for.Materials discussed …

Rachel and Kath hobbled into the studio after a crazy Wrestlemania week to recap: Wrestlemania itself, Splania Mania, and Raw and Smackdown! PLUS: taking chair shots in the streets of Bushwick from new friend of the show Joey Janela. Bonus about the indie shows of 'Mania week will appear on Patreon shortly. Thanks so much for an incredible week, Sp…

Happy Wrestlemania Weekend! Enjoy this free bonus episode released from the bounds of our patreon, in which Rachel and Kath prepare for the festivities ahead with a preview of The Biggest Stage Of Them All (tm) as well as some highlights from the other shows they'll be attending this weekend.بقلم Kath and Rachel

It’s Wrestlemania week!! In this episode Rachel and Kath get ready for #Kofimania by looking at Kofi Kingston’s 11 years in WWE. They talk about the cringey Jamaican gimmick, fabulous Royal Rumble saves, WWE’s ability to commodify dissent, the erotic appeal of touring comedians, and Cesaro yodeling.بقلم Kath and Rachel

Get ready to be delighted, Splania fans. Rachel and Kath are joined this week by wrestler Willow Nightingale (https://twitter.com/w_nightingale_), fresh from surgery, to talk about pop punk, wrestler tattoos, breaking her neck, and Neopet commitment issues. PLUS: wanting to marry John Cena and the return of mouth stuff vs butt stuff.…

Rachel and Kath go back to the late 1980s this week to watch the babyface of babyfaces Ricky Steamboat. They talk legendary matches, cool shoot names, old NWA crowds, Ric Flair's fuck schedule, and cruelty to animals. PLUS: Budweiser horses, wrestlers who look like horses, and entering events on horses.…

Say yeah! Yeah! yeah! Yeah! This week Rachel and Kath go through the rise and fall and then rise again of The Revival! Yeah! They talk wrestling on TV, tag team gimmicks, the time Rachel met Scott Dawson on a plane, catchphrases, and inter-promotional social media feuds. PLUS: The Shadow Realm, All Elite Wrestling, and Rachel saying “woo woo woo” a…

In this absolute treat of an episode, the world's buffest bee Solo Darling dropped by Splania HQ. And she brought Officer Magnum! While Magnum chilled out looking cute, Solo talked to Rachel and Kath about rescuing animals, embracing her 30s, and why she loves being a professional wrestler. PLUS: surprise cat births, favorite muscles, match structu…

This week Jordan Olds (https://twitter.com/mrjordanolds) joins Rachel and Kath to celebrate the life and times of Breezango. They talk getting into wrestling as adults, goofball gimmicks, Tyler Breeze in drag, and comedy. PLUS: Hair plugs, how Nobodies Watching Wrestling came to be, and Kath’s plan to murder her Wrestlesplania cohorts if it means s…

Rachel and Kath talk about the top troublemakers of Japanese women’s wrestling: Stardom’s Oedo Tai. They get into the history of the faction and discuss the importance of female dirtbags to the future of feminism. Plus: choreographed dances, purple jumpsuits, living in a post-Jersey Shore society, and CTE.Material Discussed Includes: Kate Willett’s…

This wasn’t planned as a Valentine’s Day themed episode, but we dare you to listen and not fall in love with our guest. Faye Jackson (https://twitter.com/fayejackson419) stopped by Wrestlesplania HQ to chat with Rachel and Kath about gear struggles, hunks, and how being a DJ taught her how to work wrestling crowds ALSO: entrance music, 8x10s, DM sl…

Happy anniversary! We've come full circle to another Royal Rumble. This week, Rachel and Kath look at how far they’ve come in a year and get into the meat of the 2019 Royal Rumble card. They talk suspension of Shane McMahon disbelief, Lacey Evans’ hat, favorite guys from the shadow realm, and being #HawkinsHive. PLUS: Kath pitches Rachel on Jeff Ja…

Healthcare activist and PWR general manager Tim Faust (http://www.twitter.com/crulge) returns to lead Rachel and Kath through the beautiful and batshit career of Macho Man Randy Savage. They talk about the landscape of 80s WWF, mystical promos, the genius of Mean Gene Okerlund, and the 20th century's most important wedding. PLUS: Tim’s Macho Man me…

This week Rachel and Kath lend us all their love and energy to celebrate two decades of Hiroshi Tanahashi. They get into his hairstyles, feuds with Nakamura and Okada, injuries, and position as a mentor in New Japan. PLUS: Billy Joel, getting stabbed, post-steroid titty, Kota Ibushi’s brain, raccoon spines, and Joel Hardy the Phantasmagoric Speed S…

The Skulk's Leon Ruff (https://twitter.com/LeonRuffsxe) and Adrian Alanis (https://twitter.com/AnthonyAlanis76) sat down with Rachel and Kath to talk wrestling in Evolve and training with AR Fox. PLUS: Favorite guys, broken limbs, and your beloved hosts feeling old as dirt.بقلم Kath and Rachel

Happy New Year Splania fans! Rachel and Kath come full circle this week to talk about Wrestle Kingdom 13, one whole year after Rachel’s first Wrestle Kingdom. They review the show, covering such topics as: the Himbo Division, Will Ospreay move names, Zack Sabre Jr’s dick, brain damage, the KUSHIDA mask, and Naito’s hair. Also, what famous rapper al…

It finally happened. We got him. Trent? AKA Beretta AKA everyone’s favorite ponytail man Greg joined Rachel and Kath (and producer Nate!) after wrestling at ROH Final Battle Philadelphia to talk about pain, truth, and blading. PLUS: President Nate of the anime club, Dustin’s dry Denny’s dinner, and the REAL story behind Excalibur’s Greg Fact from e…

CONTENT WARNING: We talk about Chris Benoit in this. Not in a graphic way, but if you understandably don't wish to think about or engage with the wrestling career of Famous Family Murderer Chris Benoit, this is an episode to skip. Happy Winter Break Splania fans! Giant Bomb’s own Alex Navarro joins Rachel and Kath this week to talk about a night of…

Rachel and Kath celebrate the mid-card goof lifestyle by exploring the career of the Funky Weapon, the 69th Champ, the Coach, the Masked Horse himself: Ryusuke Taguchi. They talk dicks-out wrestling, Finn Balor’s instagram captions, wrestling in shapewear, Ariana Grande, and That Pool. Also they say “nice” a lot. (PS— don’t come complaining to us t…

It’s our 50th episode, and what better way to celebrate than for Rachel and Kath to flex their reality tv knowledge with an episode about The Miz! They go from the Real World to this year’s Summerslam, also tackling such crucial questions as: Was Dionne talking about butt stuff or mouth stuff in Clueless? How bad was Diva Search? Is Randy Orton hot…

This week Rachel and Kath fall in love with Eddie Guerrero, led by Uproxx With Spandex’s Emily Pratt (https://twitter.com/emilyofpratt) They talk humanity, hairstyles, stereotypes, and the simple beauty of making it look like someone hit you with a chair.Materials discussed include: Los Gringos Locos promo in AAAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxLi…

This week Kath and Rachel finally tackle the career of Asuka! They talk about her controversial joshi manifesto, stiff style, iconic look, and legendary streak. PLUS: Behind the Music, Svengoolie, and the visceral image of a busted underwire.Materials discussed include: Kana vs Sara Del Rey at Chikara Klunk In Love, 2011 http://chikarapro.com/event…

In this week’s episode, Rachel and Kath are joined by Ali Acampora (https://twitter.com/ali_west) to chat about Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. Three tough guys who care about each other so much it hurts face off against swamp goths, the company, and their own feelings.بقلم Kath and Rachel

In this week’s episode, Rachel and Kath are joined by Colette Arrand (https://twitter.com/colettearrand) to learn about Big Sexy, Big Daddy Cool, the Big Nickname Large Man Himself— Kevin Nash. They talk his career from WCW to Magic Mike and the joy of watching a charming guy just being real, real big. PLUS: dating websites, the gaze of “Sexy Boy,”…

Joined by returning west coast producer LB Hunktears (http://www.twitter.com/hunktears), Rachel and Kath talk about the cool gear, scary head kicks, and general ‘holy shit’ness of Meiko Satomura. PLUS: Scorpio Season, loving Io Shirai and a really distracting plane crash.Materials discussed include: Meiko Satomura vs. Aja Kong in GAEA Japan 1999 (t…

This week Rachel and Kath are joined by special guest Grace Spelman (https://twitter.com/GraceSpelman), who came by to talk about musical theater and learn about wrestling. Rachel and Kath wrestlesplain WWE’s second favorite singing wrestler: Aiden English, and his big Bulgarian ex best friend Rusev.Materials discussed include: Rusev Day vs New Day…

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