Anthony Hammett

Anthony grew up in wrestling literally. His father was a local independent wrestler and Anthony would accompany him ringside. Ever since, he has been addicted to the industry. He attends shows regularly and takes pride in his coverage across the globe when it comes to professional wrestling. He is fully disabled with voice altering issues, but continues to strive through obstacles to pursue his passion of covering pro wrestling. He hopes to make Wrestling Goons Radio a place with well known prestige in the wrestling industry.

WGR's Around the Squared Circle Big Returns

"The Podcast for the IWC from the IWC" In this episode of Wrestling Goons Radio's "Around The Squared Circle", we are getting into the returns of Sting and The Dudley Boyz in WWE. Also, Hulk Hogan is set to do an interview Monday on Good Morning America. We discuss if this is a good thing or will it do more damage to his reputation? The Divas Revolution Controversy in Brooklyn this past Monday Night on RAW is also delved into. Its a half hour of nonstop commentary. Click it!


WRG'S Around the Squared Circle Big Returns

WGR WWE RAW Reaction Sting's A Statue

In this episode of Wrestling Goons Radio, the Goons recap this past week's Monday Night RAW. Seth Rollins has a statue after visiting WWE Headquarters, Jon Stewart explains why he took out John Cena, The Dudley Boyz are back in WWE, and STING has a surprise for Seth Rollins. Dan is not happy about Sting's return, and things get heated towards the end of the show. Its a cant miss for our regulars, and a must for newcomers. Click it!


WGR RAW Reaction Sting's A Statue

Divas Revolution Controversy in Brooklyn

This is the Wrestling Goons Radio Divas Special. We will be covering the divas revolution controversy that took place this past Monday Night Raw in Brooklyn. Also we cover where the Divas Revolution originated, and lots more about women wrestling and the era of the female athlete. Click it!


Divas Revolution Controversy Brooklyn

WGR's WWE SummerSlam Wrap-up Show

This is the Wrestling Goons Radio Post WWE SummerSlam show where we cover every exciting thing that happened at the show, which was filled with controversy and some title changes.


Summer Slam Wrap Up

THIS IS NXT! By: Anthony Hammett

THIS IS NXT
By: Anthony Hammett

"It started with a whisper". Those were the five words uttered by Paul Levesque, AKA HHH, as he stood in the middle of an NXT ring amidst a packed crowd in the Barclays Center of 13,000 fans. He spoke softly at first, just as if it was only you and I and him together. Then the lights hit and the crowd roared. This was no longer a developmental system. He grabbed the microphone and simply said the only three words that needed to be said. "THIS IS NXT!"

So what is NXT? It started out as a developmental system in Florida. in August of 2012, WWE closed down its former feeder system in Winter Park, Florida called Florida Championship Wrestling. They kept a bunch of the talent and workers, and rebranded themselves. HHH had a vision for a place where they could have a top notch facility to hone their craft. He achieved his dream a few short years later. Enter the WWE Performance Center.

It has 7 rings inside it, all specialized for each ability. They've made each ring set up differently for high flyers, women, and big men alike. They have promo classes which were instructed by one of the greatest in the business, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. Dusty passed away this year, but his fingerprints are all over NXT, and we got a glimpse of how much last night in Brooklyn.

In just 3 years, NXT is no longer just a developmental brand. They are a brand within itself. The crowd last night in Brooklyn was as rabid as an ECW crowd. They were supportive of the people they liked and they were against the people they didn't. It had a magical feel to it. HHH had struck a gold mine. I can only imagine the satisfaction he had to feel standing in that ring hearing 13,000 people chant NXT to the top of their lungs. They had come a long, long way from Full Sail University.

If you need any more proof of what kind of a difference NXT makes, just look at the main roster right now. Its a ever growing list that will soon be filled with NXT blood. Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, and Roman Reigns were part of the first class, along with Bray Wyatt. The next batch saw Neville, Bo Dallas, Sami Zayn, and The Ascension. But then, then WWE decided to pull out the big guns. They went out and they reached for the biggest names in the business from the independent circuits, and they struck gold. It started with Kenta Kobayashi. The Japanese sensation was lured in with the likes of Hulk Hogan and HHH in Japan to announce it. We now know him as Hideo Itami. That opened the door next for his friend, Fergal "Prince" Devitt to come over from land of the rising sun as well. He left his own faction "Bullet Club" and everything he built for himself as Prince Devitt to become Finn Balor. Lastly, WWE did something they wouldn't typically do. They signed a top independent star that was not the prototypical look. Kevin Steen wrestlles somewhere between 275-290, but he doesn't carry it so well. He looks like your average joe that spent too many nights at Mo's Tavern past last call. But when he's in that ring, he does special things that a man his size can't do. WWE let down their reservations and they took risks on guys that were different. We are seeing the benefits of that now as Kevin Owens is a force on the main roster, Finn Balor is the NXT Champion, and Neville is teaming with The Green Arrow tonight for Summerslam.

As big as this weekend is for the "NXT 5", aka, "The New Kliq", there was another kliq that stole the show last night, and it wasn't the men. NXT paid off a storyline 3 years in the making. All these women that are on the main roster now (Charlotte, Paige, Becky, Sasha) they were all there with Bayley. Bayley was always the forgotten one and the one not taken seriously. That all changed last night when Bayley hit a reverse hurricanrana off the top rope and then the Bayley to belly suplex to become the new NXT Women's champion.

When the match was over, they had their own "kliq" moment. Charlotte and Becky came down to congratulate Bayley. Sasha grabbed the title and walked over and handed it to Bayley in tears and they all embraced. That's when they gave us the moment where they pulled the curtain back. They were not characters in a show at that moment. They were sisters who had made it together. The 4 Horsewomen ride away. In style. WOO!

If you don't watch NXT yet, what is wrong with you? Its bar none the best one hour weekly television show, and you can get it on the WWE Network for 9.99, by the way. They keep making stars and that will continue. If there's a talent out there looking to make it in this business, HHH will find you. Apollo Crews (Uhaa Nation) is the latest in his projects to make into a star. The list above and the lists to come will just keep going, because this is NXT, and the future is NOW!

-Anthony Hammett is the Co-Founder, Co-Host, and Editor for Wrestling Goons Radio.
Email: wrestlinggoonsradio@gmail.com
Twitter: @GoonsRadio

WGR's WWE Summerslam Preview Podcast

​In this episode of Wrestling Goons Radio, the Goons are bringing you complete coverage of everything you need to know before WWE Summerslam this Sunday. Dan gives the full rundown with Anthony and Mark of the card and predictions, along with some analysis of each match along the way. How will the Cena/Rollins match end? Does Taker get his revenge? That and much more in this 75 minute episode. Click it!


SummerSlam Pre-Show

WGR NXT Takeover Brooklyn Preshow Special

​In this episode of Wrestling Goons Radio, the Goons are giving you everything you need to know before the big NXT Special "Takeover: Brooklyn". Kevin Owens faces Finn Balor in a ladder match. Hideo Itami will be ringside. Will he play a part? Bayley is facing Sasha Banks for the Women's Title. Is this Bayley's moment? Also, tag team action along with the debut of Apollo Crews (Uhaa Nation). Its a half hour of goodness. Click it!


NXT TakeOver Brooklyn Pre-Show

WGR's Raw Reaction - Taker Strikes on Brock's Home Turf

​In this episode of Wrestling Goons Radio, the guys are getting you set for the go home show for Summerslam. John Cena answers Seth Rollins challenge, the divas are the main event, and Brock Lesnar is back home in Minnesota, but the Undertaker shows up to ruin the party. It wasn't the best show leading into a PPV, but we make it an entertaining show nonetheless. Click it!


Taker Strikes on Brock's Home Turf

WGR's "Around The Squared Circle - Chyna confronts Hunter Allegedly

​In this episode of Wrestling Goons Radio's "Around The Squared Circle", Dan and Anthony get into everything from Chyna allegedly confronting HHH at Roddy Piper's funeral, to the Cesaro section, and everything else in between. Its a jam packed hour so click it!


Around the Squared Circle- Chyna confronts Hunter?
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WGR's Around The Squared Circle - Ep 3 - Heelish Tendencies

In this episode of WGR's "Around The Squared Circle" the guys are debating all the hottest topics from the past week. Dana White used "The F Word" when talking about pro wrestling and we react. Will a woman ever main event wrestlemania? We get into a long debate on are there any heels in wrestling today? Also, will Kevin Owens and Cesaro steal the show at Summerslam? Its a jam packed hour from bell to bell. Click it!​


Around The Squared Circle Heelish Tendencies


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WGR RAW Reaction - U Can't See Knee

​In  this episode of Wrestling Goons Radio, its Anthony and Damien bringing you this week's happenings from RAW. Roddy Piper Tributes, Seth Rollins vs Neville, Kevin Owens and Cesaro, Paul Heyman, and whole bunch more. Click it!


U Can't See Knee
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Wrestling Goons Radio "Around The Squared Cirrcle" Presents our Roddy Piper Tribute

​​In this episode of Wrestling Goons Radio, we pay tribute at the beginning and the end to the late, the great, "Hot Rod" Roddy Piper. He passed away Friday July 31 at the age of 61 of Cardiac Arrest. WGR sends our deepest condolences to his family and friends. It was an honor to do this episode. Also inside, John Cena news, along with the fate of TNA Wrestling revealed. Click on it!


Roddy Piper Tribute


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