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Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze

by Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP); Dwayne Swayze

Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is a weekly wrestling podcast hosted by longtime friends MVP, a professional wrestling veteran with over 20 years in the business, and Dwayne Swayze, a Houston-based rapper with a deep love for the sport. Every Monday, MVP pulls back the curtain on pro wrestling, breaking down its history, behind-the-scenes moments, and the psychology that makes it all work. With firsthand experience in the ring, he shares unfiltered insight, legendary road stories, and deep dives into promos, match strategy, and the business behind the spectacle. No topic is off limits. New episodes release every Monday. Audio drops at midnight CT on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and everywhere podcasts are available. The full video show premieres at noon CT on YouTube. Subscribe for real talk, real stories, and a fresh perspective on the world of professional wrestling.

Latest episodes

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Is Roman Reigns Overrated? MVP Fires Back at the Industry Plant Take (EP. 71)

MVP breaks down whether Roman Reigns is overrated or an industry plant, digs into Zilla Fatu and the Umaga and Fatu bloodline, and reacts to The Rock chasing a country an

Sep 14
47 min

What Really Happens to a Wrestler’s Contract After an Injury? (EP. 70)

Wrestling contracts, injury time, and wrestler pay lead Episode 70 as MVP explains how missed time can be added back to a deal, why injured wrestlers may still be paid, a

Sep 7
38 min

MVP Explains Why Modern Wrestling Struggles to Create True Heels (EP. 69)

MVP breaks down the six rules of being a wrestling heel and explains why a real heel should be believable, disliked, and focused on getting heat instead of cheers. He dig

Aug 31
50 min

MVP Tells a Wild WWE Road Story About Two Multi-Time Champions (EP. 68)

MVP breaks down his philosophy that life comes in three 25-year periods, with overtime if you are fortunate enough to get it. Now approaching 53, he reflects on mortality

Aug 24
46 min

MVP Reveals the John Laurinaitis Fallout That Sent Him to Japan (EP. 67)

MVP reveals the full story behind his John Laurinaitis fallout, the breaking point that ended his first WWE run, and the path that led him to New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Mar

Aug 17
42 min

Conor McGregor’s UFC Return: MVP Says Father Time Is Undefeated (EP. 66)

Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback and injury lead MVP to declare that the former champion is washed and explain why Father Time remains undefeated. Marking Out with MVP & Dwa

Aug 10
49 min

MVP Explains WWE’s 90-Day Talent Clause (EP. 65)

WWE contract restructuring and MVP’s account of TKO’s reported request that Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods accept 50 percent less lead this episode. Marking Out with MVP

Aug 3
40 min

AEW Stars Answer Hot Takes Backstage, From Most Dangerous to MJF vs Ospreay (EP. 64)

AEW's most dangerous without a title, MJF versus Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, John Moxley, Thekla, and Megan Bayne all get put to the test, with Lio Rush, Ricochet, J

Jul 27
29 min

MVP Recalls Japan’s 2011 Earthquake And Fukushima Scare (EP. 63)

MVP’s 2011 Japan earthquake story, the Tohoku tsunami, Fukushima fear, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Will Ospreay, Bret Hart, Steve Austin, Goldberg, Ultimate Warrior, Patrick

Jul 20
50 min

Will Ospreay Explains Why His IWGP Title Dream Broke Him (EP. 62)

Will Ospreay, the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, New Japan, and the COVID era are the center of this guest episode as Ospreay opens up about the dream he chased and

Jul 13
1 h 07 min

MVP Was Turned Off By Bad Bunny Until WrestleMania (EP. 61)

Bad Bunny, WrestleMania in Tampa, and earning real wrestling respect drive Episode 61. Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is the weekly pro wrestling conversation betwe

Jul 6
40 min

EP. 60 – Montel Vontavious Porter on Carrying Ric Flair at Madison Square Garden

Hosted by friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside pro wrestling

Jun 29
57 min

EP. 59 – Montel Vontavious Porter Breaks Down Kane Inferno Match

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the w

Jun 22
1 h 11 min

EP. 58 – Kenny King Talks Vince Russo, Beatdown Clan & TNA Drama

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the w

Jun 15
1 h 00 min

EP. 57 - MVP & Dwayne Swayze Hit Vegas During WrestleMania Weekend

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside professional wrest

Jun 8
33 min

EP. 56 – WrestleCon Day 2: Rare Memorabilia, Fan Love & Palms Slam Fest

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the w

Jun 1
36 min

EP. 55 – Brawl Crawl at AREA15: Wrestling, Comedy, and Fan Questions

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the w

May 25
38 min

EP. 54 – WrestleCon Las Vegas Hot Takes: ECW, Mick Foley, and Wrestling Psychology

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the w

May 18
31 min

EP. 53 — How Wrestlers Stay Over Even When They Lose on TV

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the w

May 11
38 min

EP. 52 – Shelton Benjamin on Eddie Guerrero, Ring Psychology, and Hall of Fame Legacy

Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the w

May 4
1 h 03 min

Chart trend

Position in the Wrestling chart (US), last 90 days.

#15
all-time peak
68
days in the top 50 since May 2025

Chart positions

Where Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 16, 2026).

#44 ▲ 8 Wrestling US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Fun, insightful, and inspiring! As a long-time wrestling fan, I’m very familiar with MVP the wrestling star, but this podcast is also a peek at the man behind the wrestler, as well as a peek behind the curtain of the business. Dwayne does a great job as host, keeping things fun and cool while also maintaining the pace of the show. Five stars, no notes!

TDemdub · Sep 2026

MVP and Dwayne Swayze are giving us some of the best wrestling podcasting to date. The only issue I have is the volume levels of their audio. I can’t hear them in my car with the volume turned as far up as it goes. I’m not an audio engineer but it sounds like they need to be closer to their microphones or turn the levels on the control desk up or something. Absolute banger of a podcast otherwise. Dwayne asks some really good questions and P gives the best type of answers.

BlackLabelBrad · Dec 2025

One of the best Podcast out as regards to the pro wrestling business. I’ve found it very insightful, humorous, entertaining, and candid 10/10

White & Simmons Advisory LLC · Nov 2025

This was an incredible debut episode. I learned a few new things and yearning for more. P is always dropping jewels; just remember to pick them up. MVP & Dwayne’s chemistry is natural (no fabrication just pure authenticity). Congratulations on the new show guys looking forward to more good stories.

Mr. Gumbo Strong Style · May 2025

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