Andrew Rich

Boston

Producer at WBZ-AM (Boston, MA)

Contributing Writer, Editor, and Publisher at Voices Of Wrestling

Host at Music of The Mat

Writer and Audio Producer at Freelance

Host of @MusicoftheMat / Writer and "The Producer" for @voiceswrestling / The Punmaker

Articles

Federal Judge Orders Immediate Release Of Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk

6 days ago | wrko.iheart.com | Andrew Rich

Photo: WBZ NewsRadioBURLINGTON, Vt. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A Vermont federal judge ordered Tufts University graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk to be released from ICE custody immediately Friday. ICE agents took Ozturk off the streets of Somerville in late March and transferred her to a Louisiana detention center. The Trump administration also canceled her student visa.
Federal Judge Orders Immediate Release Of Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk

6 days ago | kiss108.iheart.com | Andrew Rich

Photo: WBZ NewsRadioBURLINGTON, Vt. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A Vermont federal judge ordered Tufts University graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk to be released from ICE custody immediately Friday. ICE agents took Ozturk off the streets of Somerville in late March and transferred her to a Louisiana detention center. The Trump administration also canceled her student visa.
The G in IWGP Stands for...

2 weeks ago | voicesofwrestling.com | Andrew Rich

On February 11, Hirooki Goto defeated Zack Sabre Jr. to become IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, accomplishing a career-long goal to be the top champion in New Japan Pro Wrestling. His reign has been widely praised for its match quality, business success, and feel-good vibes. To commemorate Goto’s reign, Andrew is joined once again by Damon McDonald (Super J-Cast) to play bands and artists that start with the letter G.
Mr. Lucky, or How AEW Dynamite Reminded Me Just How Great Wrestling Can Be

3 weeks ago | voicesofwrestling.com | Andrew Rich

Last week, AEW Dynamite aired its 289th episode—Spring BreakThru—to become the longest-running primetime wrestling show in Turner network history. While this accomplishment is reason enough to celebrate, the show itself received rave reviews from fans and critics alike, with some hailing it as one of the best episodes to date. Why was this episode so lauded? Was it the electric atmosphere of the crowd at the packed MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston?
Music of the Mat Remix: Making Towns

4 weeks ago | voicesofwrestling.com | Andrew Rich

When you’re a pro wrestler and you’re “making towns,” that means you’re on the road, hitting up all the cities and towns in which you perform. The same goes for touring musicians. On this episode, Andrew is joined by returning guest and musician Jon Hernandez (Voices of Wrestling, Timeshares) to play songs that have cities and towns in the title. Artists played include Billy Joel, The Kinks, Drive-By Truckers, Fountains of Wayne, N.W.A, Lucinda Williams, Randy Newman, Simple Minds, and many more.
Music of the Mat Remix: Stables

1 month ago | voicesofwrestling.com | Andrew Rich

Pro wrestling stables come in all shapes and sizes, but many of the most memorable groups are the ones with lots of people in them: nWo, Bullet Club, Planet Jarrett, Mad Blankey, The Alliance, etc. Similarly, there are plenty of bands that boast a large roster of people. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Brady Trappett (Voices of Wrestling) play bands with at least five members in them at one time. Some of the picks have only five, but many others go well beyond that into double digits.
Music of the Mat Remix: Gimmick Names

1 month ago | voicesofwrestling.com | Andrew Rich

Most wrestlers do not use their real names; instead, they use a gimmick name which better fits their character or just works better for wrestling. Gimmick names are not just part of wrestling, they’re used in many other facets of entertainment as well. On this episode, Andrew and first-time guest Erin Quinn play artists who use their own gimmick names instead of their real ones.
Music of the Mat Remix: One Count

2 months ago | voicesofwrestling.com | Andrew Rich

There are few better moments during a wrestling match that make you want to raise your fist and say “Hell yeah” than when a wrestler defiantly kicks out at one. The one count, when used at the right time, can send a jolt of energy through the crowd and put a little extra mustard on a match. On this episode, Andrew is joined by first-time guest Cola TheLodger from the VOW Discord to play songs that only have one word in the title.
Music of the Mat Remix: Parejas Increíbles

2 months ago | voicesofwrestling.com | Andrew Rich

In the world of lucha libre, a parejas increíbles match is when two rivals team up against another team of rivals in an attempt to put aside their differences for the sake of winning. We often see unusual collaborations in the world of music as well. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Fred Morlan (The Good, The Bad & The Hungee) play songs that feature artists of different backgrounds, genres, and vibes coming together to make great music.
Music of the Mat Remix: Going for the Cover

Feb 5, 2025 | voicesofwrestling.com | Andrew Rich

One of the ways to win a pro wrestling match is to go for the cover, or pin your opponent’s shoulders to the mat for three seconds. It’s an essential element of the sport, just as the cover song is an essential part of music. On this episode, Andrew and returning guest Andy LaBarre go for the cover, so to speak, and play a bunch of great cover songs from over the years.