It's the FINAL audio podcast episode of "Living The Gimmick," and Jon Alba and Doug McDonald are here to wrap it up in style! Join us for a walk along memory lane through six years of LTG, plus some MAJOR surprises throughout it all in #LTG300! Don't forget, all of our content is now moving to Patreon!Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain acc…

On this edition of "Living the Gimmick," Doug and Jon share a major announcement about the future of the podcast ahead of next week's 300th episode. Plus, thoughts on Zelina Vega's WWE return, the 25-year anniversary of the nWo, Hangman Page's AEW Championship pursuit, and more!Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/a…

On this edition of "Living the Gimmick," Doug and Jon discuss the most recent round of WWE releases and look forward to "Money in the Bank." Plus, Josh Isenberg gives his thoughts on Jungle Boy's AEW World Championship match against Kenny Omega!Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & m…

On this edition of "Living the Gimmick," Doug and Jon recap the WWE "Hell In A Cell" pay-per-view, while Josh Isenberg gives his thoughts on Lashley's plans for "SummerSlam." Plus, talk on Samoa Joe's NXT return, DOUDROP, AEW, and more!Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by vi…

On this edition of "Living the Gimmick," Doug and Jon run through this past week's "NXT TakeOver: In Your House" show, look at Samoa Joe's WWE return, preview "Hell In A Cell," and more!Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by visiting Patreon.com/livingthegimmick & becoming a #…

On this edition of "Living the Gimmick," Doug and Josh preview NXT TakeOver: In Your House 2, discuss WWE's TV (including the upcoming Hell in a Cell PPV card), react to Andradé's AEW debut, and more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by visiting Patreon.com/livingthegimmick…

It's a very special edition of "Living The Gimmick" this week! Join Jon Alba and Doug McDonald as they record together in person reviewing AEW's "Double or Nothing" show after having attending together in Jacksonville! Plus, Josh Isenberg gives his thoughts from home! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio conte…

On this edition of "Living the Gimmick," Doug and Jon are joined by Josh Isenberg to preview AEW's "Double or Nothing" show, talk about WWE returning to touring, and more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by visiting Patreon.com/livingthegimmick & becoming a #LTGPatron toda…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Doug and Jon review WWE WrestleMania Backlash PPV, talk ZOMBIES, discuss New Jack's passing, AEW, and more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by visiting Patreon.com/livingthegimmick & becoming a #LTGPatron today! Time Stamps: 0:00: Wel…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Doug and Jon preview the upcoming WWE WrestleMania Backlash PPV, discuss everything that happened at AEW Blood and Guts, and more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by visiting Patreon.com/livingthegimmick & becoming a #LTGPatron today!…

It is another edition of "Living The Gimmick!" Join Doug McDonald, Jon Alba, and Josh Isenberg as they break down the upcoming AEW "Blood and Guts" show! Plus, FTR joins the show to go #BTG to discuss the big match! Jon and Doug also take a deep dive on Daniel Bryan and his WWE future.Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE …

It's that time again for #LTGMania! Join Jon Alba, Doug McDonald, and Jordan Katz as they do a watch-along for WWE's WrestleMania XIX! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by visiting Patreon.com/livingthegimmick & becoming a #LTGPatron today! Emmy-Award Winning Tier Patron Pro…

It is another edition of "Living The Gimmick!" Join Doug McDonald, Jon Alba, and Josh Isenberg as they break down the WWE releases, and discuss Samoa Joe's value to pro wrestling. Plus, a look at AEW's big viewership number, and our Top 5 title chases in wrestling history!Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio c…

It is a WrestleMania edition of "Living The Gimmick!" Join Jon Alba, Doug McDonald, and Josh Isenberg as they recap WrestleMania 37, NXT TakeOver: Stand and Deliver, and more!Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by visiting Patreon.com/livingthegimmick & becoming a #LTGPatron t…

It is a LOADED edition of "Living The Gimmick," as Jon Alba, Doug McDonald, and Josh Isenberg give their predictions for WWE WrestleMania, "NXT TakeOver: Stand and Deliver," and much more!Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by visiting Patreon.com/livingthegimmick & becoming a…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Connor Casey of Comicbook.com joins the show to preview WWE's biggest show of the year, WrestleMania, as well as what's happening with AEW, and more! Also, preview the WrestleMania card with Josh Isenberg! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & m…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Doug McDonald and Jon Alba review the WWE "Fastlane" PPV, and preview the upcoming WrestleMania card with Josh Isenberg! Plus, former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre hops on to go #BTG, discussing WrestleMania, COVID and WWE, Bobby Lashley, and more!Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE vi…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Doug McDonald and Jon Alba break down all the latest news regarding WrestleMania, attendance, WWE's plans, and much more! Plus, Josh Isenberg joins to give "Fastlane" picks!Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by visiting Patreon.com/livin…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Doug McDonald, Jon Alba, and Josh Isenberg break down THE BOMB that was "AEW Revolution," and identify where the promotion is going wrong vs. where it is going right. Plus, a look at potential changes coming to WWE NXT, Christian Cage's Top 5 matches in AEW, and more!Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Doug & Jon take a deep dive into WWE crowning Bobby Lashley WWE Champion! What does this mean going forward, and what is the significance of it? Plus, a preview of AEW "Revolution," and much more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by vi…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Doug & Jon review the 2021 Elimination Chamber PPV, provide their first in-depth discussion about the upcoming two-night WrestleMania event, talk about what's happening with AEW, and more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by visiting P…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Doug & Jon share their WWE Elimination Chamber 2021 predictions, recap NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day, discuss Cody Rhodes' injury and what's going on with AEW Dynamite, and more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by visiting Patreon.com/l…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Jon Alba and Doug McDonald discuss the odds of a potential collaboration between AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, and what that could mean for the American wrestling landscape. Plus, Josh Isenberg joins to make predictions for NXT TakeOver: Vengeance Day, some WWE talk, and more!Become a Patron of Living The G…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Jon Alba and Doug McDonald run through the Royal Rumble card, and debate whether or not Edge and Bianca Belair were the right picks for WrestleMania 37. Josh Isenberg also joins to discuss the historical impact of Edge's win on WWE.Plus, a look at AEW Beach Break, and more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmic…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Jon Alba and Doug McDonald give a comprehensive breakdown of the WWE/NBC Universal deal that brings the WWE Network to Peacock. What does it mean for the future of WWE programming?Plus, Josh Isenberg joins to give picks for the upcoming "Royal Rumble" PPV! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to …

On this edition of "Living The Gimmick," join Jon Alba and Doug McDonald as they watch-along to "ECW Guilty As Charged 1999," as voted on by you for our annual January watch-along show! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & more by visiting Patreon.com/livingthegimmick & becoming a #…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Jon Alba Doug McDonald, and Josh Isenberg delve into one of the biggest angles in wrestling in some time, as Bullet Club hits AEW. What's next to come for the iconic stable in All Elite Wrestling? They discuss.Plus, a review of NXT: New Year's Evil, and Producer Josh hops on to discuss Wrestle Kingdom 15! Beco…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Jon Alba and Doug McDonald reveal the 2020 Living The Gimmick Year-End Award winners! Who will take home the prizes? Find out!Plus, a review of AEW's Brodie Lee tribute, previewing NXT: New Year's Evil, and more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandi…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Jon Alba, Doug McDonald, and Josh Isenberg pay tribute to the life of former WWE and AEW star Jon Huber, also known as "Luke Harper" and "Brodie Lee." A discussion on the life of one of the most beloved talents of this era, journalism ethics, love, respect, and more as we close out 2020. Become a Patron of Liv…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Jon Alba and Doug McDonald take you through the 2020 Living The Gimmick Year-End Award nominees! Who will take home the prizes? Hear our thoughts!Plus, a review of WWE's "TLC" PPV, Josh Isenberg's thoughts on the WWE women's division, and more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE vi…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Jon Alba and a returning Doug McDonald take a deep dive into the emergence of Kenny Omega, the impact he makes on...Impact...and what's next for him in AEW!Plus, Josh Isenberg joins as the three give their "WWE TLC" predictions, and much more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE vid…

They're one of the most groundbreaking tag teams in the history of professional wrestling, and they join "Living The Gimmick" on #LTG269! Jon Alba and Doug McDonald are joined by the AEW Tag Team Champions, The Young Bucks, as they discuss "Winter Is Coming," Sting's debut, working with Impact, and more! For the rest of the episode, Jon and Josh Is…

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Doug McDonald and Jon Alba join you to watch-along with this retro-WWE PPV, "WWE Survivor Series" from 2002!Emmy-Award Winning Tier Patron Producers: Josh Jones Robert O'Reilly George Sin Tyler Speed Jasyn Massey"Hooked" by Clementine available across all streaming platforms Bumper/Advertisement music credits …

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, Doug 'O' Mac returns, and is joined by special guest host Connor Casey (from ComicBook.com)! The duo share their thoughts on Taker's "final farewell," Survivor Series 2020, what their favorite Undertaker "return" was, and more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content…

***NOTE*** THIS EPISODE WAS TAPED PRIOR TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW, AND PRIOR TO THE SAG-AFTRA STATEMENT REGARDING ZELINA VEGAIt's one of the biggest stories of the year in pro wrestling, and Jon Alba and Josh Isenberg are here to break it down on this week's "Living The Gimmick" on #LTG266! Join the two as they discuss the prospect of WWE, pro wrestling,…

AEW may have delivered one of its best shows ever, and we're here to break it down on LTG 265! Join Jon Alba, Doug McDonald, and Josh Isenberg as they look at "Full Gear," and look at the prospects of Eddie Kingston as a full-time top guy. Plus, a look ahead at WWE's "Survivor Series" show, New Japan's changes with the IWGP Heavyweight title pictur…

It's one of AEW's biggest cards ever, and we're making our picks on #LTG264! Join Jon Alba, Doug McDonald, and Josh Isenberg as they break down the big show, and review NXT's Halloween Havoc special as well! Plus, some thoughts on Kylie Rae's retirement from professional wrestling.Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE vide…

He's the most rambunctious member of The Dark Order, and he joins Jon Alba and Doug McDonald on this week's "Living The Gimmick!" AEW star John Silver goes #BTG with the boys discussing him finding his spot with AEW's most quirky group, "Being The Elite," a crazy WWE story, and much more! Plus, a comprehensive review of WWE's "Hell In A Cell" show!…

It's time for the season premieres for WWE TV, and we're taking it to task! Jon Alba, Doug McDonald, and Josh Isenberg size up the new WWE rosters, preview "Hell In A Cell," and look at the big upcoming shows for NXT and AEW! Plus, did the right man win the G1 Climax?Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio conten…

We're drafting goobers on this week's "Living The Gimmick!" Jon Alba and Doug McDonald break down the WWE Draft, and look at what kind of tough booking decisions NXT may need to make in the face of injury. Plus, could a door be opening between AEW and NJPW? If so, what are your dream matches?Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXC…

On this week's "Living The Gimmick," Doug McDonald, Jon Alba, and Josh Isenberg give their thoughts on "NXT TakeOver: 31!" Which matches lived up to the hype, and did anything come up short?" Plus, Doug and Jon speak on the WWE Draft, the one-year anniversary of "AEW Dynamite," and what are our Top 5 Chris Jericho moments of all-time?Become a Patro…

We're bringing the LAYERS of storytelling to you on this week's "Living The Gimmick" with #LTG259! Join Jon Alba and Doug McDonald as they break down the WWE "Clash of Champions: Gold Rush" pay-per-view, while Josh Isenberg joins in to discuss the direction he'd like to see WWE take with the upcoming draft. Plus, the latest with AEW's COVID-19 situ…

It's another edition of "Living The Gimmick" coming your way, as Jon Alba and Doug McDonald break down all the details of the latest WWE/COVID-19 outbreak, this time involving NXT. Josh Isenberg joins for a look at the "Clash of Champions" card, plus, the boys look into the official debut of RETRIBUTION. Plus, AEW's big main event match, and a brea…

It's time to get IN YOUR FACE on "Living The Gimmick," and for a little Retribution! Jon Alba, Doug McDonald, and Josh Isenberg break down the situation with Retribution, and WWE's juxtaposition in building stars on the main roster. Plus, a look at why AEW may have been able to top 1 million viewers, a preview of the NJPW G1 Climax 30, and more! Be…

It's the Season 6 premiere of "Living The Gimmick," and things get controversial! Jon Alba, Doug McDonald, and Josh Isenberg break down the Matt Hardy/AEW situation on the heels of the "All Out" PPV, and dissect the show itself as well. Plus, can WWE restrict third-party services for its talent? Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to…

It's the season-finale of "Living The Gimmick," and it's quite the BIG S(TR)OW! Join Jon Alba and Doug McDonald as they take a look at where Brock Lesnar could end up as a free agent, review "WWE Payback," preview "AEW All Out," and more! Plus, why does Josh Isenberg think Braun Strowman deserves a pass from people?Become a Patron of Living The Gim…

It's time for #LTGSlam! Join Jon Alba and Doug McDonald as they re-watch WWE "SummerSlam" from 1998, featuring The Rock vs. Triple H in a ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker, and more! Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE video/audio content, LTG merchandise, & …

On this edition of "Living the Gimmick," Jon Alba, Doug McDonald, and Josh Isenberg break down all the crazy weekend that was in wrestling! Comprehensive reviews of WWE SummerSlam and NXT TakeOver: XXX, and a look ahead at Payback! Plus, what did this week mean for The Dark Order as they look to take over AEW Dynamite?Become a Patron of Living The …

On this edition of "Living the Gimmick," it's time to enter THE WWE THUNDERDOME! Jon Alba and Doug McDonald break down all the details of WWE's newest production experiment. Will it pay dividends? Plus, Josh Isenberg joins in as the boys break down "SummerSlam" and "NXT TakeOver: XXX."Become a Patron of Living The Gimmick! Gain access to EXCLUSIVE …

On this edition of Living the Gimmick, we examine what was a great week for the Wednesday Night War, how RAW did many things right on 8/09 heading into Summerslam, while Smackdown is consistently unwatchable. All this and more, coming your way on #LTG252! Josh Isenberg also shares his thoughts on Retribution and what's going on in WWE. Listen now! …