In a slam-packed episode of Friends Talking Nerdy, Tim the Nerd is joined by a very special guest—Matt Baldwin, Professor Aubrey’s Cousin—for a deep dive into the wild, dramatic, and unforgettable world of professional wrestling. Tapping into decades of fandom and nostalgia, the duo begins the episode by sharing the pivotal moments that drew each of them into the squared circle in the first place. From childhood heroes to late-night pay-per-views, they explore the stories and characters that sparked their passion for pro wrestling.
Then the bell rings, and it’s time for the main event: Tim and Matt each reveal and discuss their five favorite wrestling matches of all time. It’s a list packed with high drama, iconic characters, brutal storytelling, and historic stakes. From classic showdowns to modern masterpieces, the matches discussed include:
John Cena vs AJ Styles – Royal Rumble 2017: A modern classic between two of the best storytellers in the ring.
Ric Flair vs Sting – Clash of the Champions I: The match that defined the NWA for a generation and launched Sting into superstardom.
Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar – SummerSlam 2022: A spectacle of destruction that showed why Reigns’ Tribal Chief era was next-level.
Macho King Randy Savage vs The Ultimate Warrior – WrestleMania 7: Emotion, pageantry, and one of the best retirement matches of all time.
Charlotte Flair vs Sasha Banks vs Becky Lynch – WrestleMania 32: The moment the women's revolution broke through the glass ceiling.
The Rock vs Triple H – Judgment Day 2000: A classic Attitude Era Iron Man match filled with chaos, storytelling, and a surprise return.
The Rock & Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins – WrestleMania 40: An epic generational tag match that blended eras and legacies.
Chris Jericho vs Rey Mysterio – The Bash 2009: Two legends delivering an underrated technical and emotional gem.
The Rock vs Hulk Hogan – WrestleMania 18: An electric Toronto crowd and two icons creating magic in a match that transcended eras.
Bianca Belair vs Rhea Ripley – NXT TakeOver: Portland: A hard-hitting battle between the future faces of WWE’s women's division.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just wrestling-curious, this episode has something for you—insight, heart, and two nerds passionately marking out over the greatest performances in the history of the business.
As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his website for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.
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