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2016 was a momentous year both outside of wrestling and inside of wrestling. The outside of wrestling stuff was pretty grim for the most part, so Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) have decided to concentrate almost entirely on the squared circle situations. The return of separate brands, major acquisitions, character reinventions, new exciting frontiers in the UK wrestling scene, along with a whole heap of amazing matches, Lorcan and Simon attempt to make sense of it all, and postulate on what all this may mean for 2017 (along with four predictions each, which we will revisit in 52 weeks' time!) Follow us on facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast and make sure to subscribe to us on iTunes

The first favourite wrestler to a specific generation of fans, The Ultimate Warrior had a relatively short wrestling career, but his influence was probably second only to Hulk Hogan during the first Golden Age of Vince McMahon's WWF. Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) witnessed it at the time, whereas Simon (@simoncross3) only got to observe it in hindsight. Here they discuss Warrior from two very different perspectives to see if they can understand a figure that was in so many ways popular because he was so difficult to understand in the first place! Be sure to like us on facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast as well rate, review and subscribe to us on iTunes

Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) are back after a break, and they're now face-to-face as they pour over the intricacies of that popular feature of wrestling - the tournament From the King of the Ring to the Battle of Los Angeles, the two discuss the pros and cons (and say 'means to an end' far more than anyone ever needs to) of the knock-outs, the round robins and other ways champions, #1 contenders, claims to a throne and a number of other prizes are most frequently settled in pro wrestling Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast

You've got to make a good entrance. Whether it's to a wrestling event, a job interview or any other place that you need to capture everyone's imagination from the word go. Pro wrestling does entrances better than anyone else and today Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) discuss their favourites and every key aspect of the entrance: the music, the lighting, the camera work, the psychology, you name it, they discuss it. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast

Probably the most controversial WreslteMania headliner of all time, Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) debate the fluctuating highs and lows of former WWE Champion The Miz. What exactly is his right place on the card? Is he a success? A failure? Where is he best placed to go to in the future? All these questions and many more are asked, and debatably answered, in the latest episode of LMTYS Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast), follow us on Twitter and subscribe to us on Soundcloud!

What is a wrestling fan? What is a smart fan? What do wrestling fans want? What makes a good fan? How influential are they and should they be to a promotion? These questions are raised, most of them are answered, and many more topics for discussion are had as Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) are joined by the fantastic Robert Duffin (co-host of popular weekly wrestling discussion podcast Inside the Ropes) (@bertie_itr). Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Letmetellyoupodcast/) and subscribe to us on Sound Cloud!

In a profession obsessed with the outward appearance, these are often the cream of the crop. They are the pretty faces of professional wrestling. How have they evolved? What makes the gimmick work? Who are the greatest examples of all time? Lorcan and Simon attempt to break these staple of wrestling from the 50s onwards with the same level of rigeur and hard work that Tyler Breeze takes on his selfie face practices. Contact us on Twitter (@lorcanmullan and @simoncross) and Facebook to let us know how you feel about these beloved, or maybe not so beloved, gimmick.

It was the mainstay of main events throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s. But has the steel cage had its day? Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) pick apart the cage match and provide their personal definitive examples of the most famous gimmick match in the history of wrestling.

A couple of days after WrestleMania XXXI, Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) took the time to reflect on the ten years that John Cena seemed to be the be-all-and-end-all of all major happenings in the WWE. Was it warranted? What were the highlights? What were the lowlights? What is there left for John Cena to do? Will things be at all different with him no longer dominating/hogging (depends on your perspective) the spotlight? And who are in the right? The 'Let's Go Cena's or the 'Cena Sucks'? All arguments will be finally, once and for all, decided by the end of this episode. Unless you disagree with us, but that would just be rude! Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/Letmetellyoupodcast

In the first of a planned trilogy of episodes centred around wrestling and the online world, Lorcan and Simon are delighted to welcome the one and only Maffew, the genius behind the Botchamania videos. Together, the trio discuss the evolving role of the Internet and its place in both the culture of wrestling and the wider culture of fandom. This is a great listen, and there will be plenty more to come!

Simon (@simoncross3) and Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) do their second deep-dive review of the career of an individual wrestler. This time it's the one-man army of Bill Goldberg. He burnt bright and disappeared almost as quickly. What did he leave behind? Could he succeed today? Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, tell your friends

Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) discuss the effectiveness of a good submission hold both in the wrestling world, and occassionally in real life too! Follow us on Soundcloud, Twitter or Facebook (facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast)

Simon (@simoncross3) and Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) discuss one of the longest main stays in pro wrestling across the entire globe, the Foreign Menace Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Letmetellyoupodcast?fref=ts

Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) try to unpack what exactly Vince McMahon and his minions mean when they say 'sports entertainment' instead of 'pro wrestling'. What does it mean? What are other examples? Is it an appropriate description? Get in touch on Twitter and like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Letmetellyoupodcast?fref=ts

Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) welcome you to a new podcast series dedicated to discussing the unique world of pro wrestling. To get things started they discuss what led them down this particular road of fandom and why they stay with it.

Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) disucss the importance and evolving nature of the debut of a wrestler.

Lorcan Mullan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon Cross (@simoncross3) discuss the greatest heel turns into the history of wrestling and what makes a good guy turn bad. You can find us on facebook.com/letmetellyoupodcast

Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) pontificate on the long standing November tradition of wrestling - the Elimination match. From 1987 when there were ten tag teams colliding in a 20-man match, to the modern day where it can occasionally be little more than an after thought, they ponder the strengths and weaknesses of this particular gimmick match before choosing their Mount Rushmore matches Feel free to agree, disagree and tell the two presenters how you feel

Lorcan (@lorcanmullan) and Simon (@simoncross3) discuss the career of Glen 'Kane' Jacobs, from his debut as 'The Big Red Machine' in 1997 to the modern day, they go through his highs and lows before reflecting, when all is said and done, on what his place in the wrestling landscape will be