Welcome to another episode of ROOSTER AND THE ROOKIE with your hosts Chris Russell and Matt Essig. Don't forget to follow us on our show Twitter page: @roostandrook

It's a little different this week with a combo Ringside Main Event: Matt and Chris break down the story lines, the matchups, and their picks for every match on this week's card for WrestleMania 41

Mark of the Week: Sam Bruchhaus of Sumer Sports joins the show fresh off his NFL Draft analysis to give his thoughts on the WWE Roster and the upcoming Event in Vegas.

All that and so much more in this WrestleMania preview episode of ROOSTER AND THE ROOKIE

Welcome to another episode of ROOSTER AND THE ROOKIE with your hosts Chris Russell and Matt Essig. Don't forget to follow us on our show twitter page: @roostandrook

Ringside Roundup: Rhodes got at Cena for his punk behavior, more drama between Rhea, Iyo, and Bianca, Gunther brutalized Jimmy Uso and much more.

Main Event: The WWE has just finished their three week tour through Europe and Chris and Matt ask, was it too long? Why did the WWE decide to hold a long road trip weeks away from WrestleMania? and why did they think it was a good idea to go overseas while were on the road to Wrestlemania?

Mark of the Week: Chris' WrestleMania 40 parter in crime and ex-Audacy employee Alan Lapore joins the show to talk about the European tour and his thoughts leading into WrestleMania 41.

All that and so much more in this episode of ROOSTER AND THE ROOKIE

Welcome to another episode of ROOSTER AND THE ROOKIE with your hosts Chris Russell and Matt Essig. First, the show has a new Twitter/ X account. Follow us @roostandrook

Ringside Roundup: Cena says he'll win and take the championship with him. Penta turns down an invitation from The Judgment Day. Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley are competing again for the Women's World Championship. Punk Vs. Reings Vs. Rollins has been announced for Wrestlemania + more

Main Event: Why is there so much wrestling merch? Matthew points out that every person in the WWE has 5 different shirts at minimum and asks if they serve a purpose. Chris talks about how the merch sales directly help the wrestler, and the kinship around wearing wrestling merch. Then Chris talks about some of his favorite wrestling merch.

Mark of the Week: Matthew's best friend from college, Jets season ticket holder, and wrestling superfan Dennis D'Abbraccio Jr. The guys review some of Dennis' favorite bits of wrestling merch, what collectables he wishes he could get, and the build-up to Wrestlemania.

All that and so much more in this episode of ROOSTER AND THE ROOKIE