Blue Barred Cage: Wrestling with Wrestling

Join the Blue Barred Cage crew as they get back to their roots with a retro review of WWF Summer Slam 1988!

It was a pretty slow week in wrestling news. Plus the Steel Quiz Match is back!

The boys recap the week that was in AEW as we get ever closer to Forbidden Door.

The boys are back in town to discuss a crazy week in AEW, as we begin the road to Forbidden Door.

The Enemy, Bliz, and Kyle (Key-lay) discuss the latest in an exciting week of free agency and recap this week's episode of AEW Dynamite.

Join Eddie and guest host Bliz as they continue Blue Barred Cage's MCW Spotlight with Women's Champion Gia Scott!

We're taking it back to the Attitude Era with the UK-exclusive event from May of 2000, Insurrextion! The Rock, Triple H, & Shane McMahon in a triple threat main events a show that includes Kurt Angle, the Radicalz, the Hardy Boyz, and much more AE goodness. Plus we check in with the latest from WWE, AEW, and more.

Eddie and guest host Bliz kick off Blue Barred Cage's MCW Spotlight with tag champs Rush Hour (Tommy Seto and Deion Epps)!

We are going a bit crazy in quarantine - this episode has no structure, no segments, we just turned on the mics and started talking. Topics include John Cena's nWo, the Bad Boys movie franchise, superkicks, AEW, and of course Keanu Reeves. 

Eddie and Justin review the second night of WrestleMania 36, featuring the return of Edge, Drew vs. Brock, the Firefly Funhouse, and much more.

Chris, Eddie, and Justin give their quick and dirty reactions to the first night of WrestleMania 36.

In this episode we preview what will no doubt be a truly unique and historic event. We run down the entire card for both nights of WrestleMania 36 and make our predictions, plus we discuss the new season of Dark Side of the Ring and our "wrestling comfort viewing."

Safe in their respective isolation, Justin & Eddie attempt to escape the madness of 2020 by going back to 1993 to discuss the Royal Rumble and watch Monday Night Raw from January 25, 1993, featuring a Loser Leaves Town match between Mr. Perfect and Ric Flair. Fair warning, we also discuss Giant Gonzalez's merkin. 

Watch along with Eddie and Justin as they brave the second episode of Monday Night Raw, featuring several phone calls, the epic and dramatic tale of Randy Savage and the Repo Man, and some awesome stuff with Ric Flair and Mr. Perfect.

Eddie and Justin are joined by special guest (and Justin's sister) Aimee Murray to talk about an event near and dear to our hearts: the 1995 Royal Rumble! We discuss memories of our childhood fandoms, the state of the wrestling business in the mid-90s, ridiculous gimmicks, and the WWF's first main event push of Shawn Michaels.    Check out Aimee's YouTube channel "Aimee Reads," and find her on Twitter and Instagram @aimeereadstn. And don't forget to check out Eddie & Justin's newest project "The Greatest Generation," available now on the main Blue barred Cage feed!

Blue Barred Cage presents an all-new podcast series, as Eddie and Justin take you on a journey through The New Generation era! Introducing The Greatest Generation, a watch-along series of WWE's most maligned (but loved by us) era. Join us as we kick off this journey with the very first episode of Monday Right Raw from January 11, 1993 - uncut, uncooked, and uncensored!

The gang returns for the annual tradition of reviewing the best of the year: it's the 2019 Cagey Awards! We discuss the good and the bad from a historic year in wrestling in WWE, NXT, AEW, and more. Plus we make our predictions for the year to come and review our predictions from this time last year.

As is our Halloween tradition, The Midnight Express Society meets yet again to spin some spooky wrestling yarns. Plus we discuss AEW, NXT, and the state of Raw and Smackdown.

Eddie and Justin have seemingly tracked down Mark in the year 1997, but before they can unlock the secrets of time travel they’re gonna have to watch an episode of Raw. Plus we discuss WWE vs. AEW and welcome the Wee Baby Todd into the world! 

In this episode we complete our retrospective on The Hart Foundation, picking up after Canadian Stampede, discussing Bret's final title run, the feud with DX, and the Montreal Screwjob. Plus, we discuss the latest goings on in WWE and AEW as well as the big changes coming to the wrestling world in the next few months.

In the first part of our retrospective on the Hart Foundation, we look at the origins of the group dating back to 1996, discuss Bret and Austin's feud including WrestleMania 13, and the build to the Canadian Stampede event. Plus we discuss Double or Nothing, AEW's weekly show, NXT Takeover XXV, and the Jon Moxley interview.

We're back with one of our favorite topics: urban legends and conspiracy theories! In this episode we tackle topics such as stories of backstage hazing, allegations against Fabulous Moolah, and a truly insane theory involving Vince McMahon. Plus we discuss the career of the retiring Goldust, CM Punk wrestling under a mask, and we say goodbye (for now) to Dean Ambrose.

In this episode we run down the entire card for WrestleMania 35, discuss this year's build, and make our predictions. Plus, we talk about Muppet Babies and Chris has some big news.

In this episode the gang goes in depth on an excellent weekend of wrestling, including NXT Takeover: Phoenix and the Royal Rumble. Plus we discuss the lay of the land as we begin yet another WrestleMania season. 

In this episode we're back in time once again to cover the 1997 Royal Rumble, featuring Stone Cold, Bret Hart, HBK, and the first real hints of the Attitude Era. Plus we discuss the announcement of All Elite Wrestling and what it could mean for the wrestling business, NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool, and we pay tribute to late, great Mean Gene Okerlund.

Another year has come to a close, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time for the 2018 Cagey Awards! We break down the best and worst of 2018, see how our predictions for the year panned out, and make some new predictions for 2019.

We're in 1997, and you can join us! In a special watch-along episode, we have our very own old school Nitro Party and watch the December 1, 1997 episode of WCW Monday Nitro. So grab some pizza and beer, fire up your WWE Network, and revisit one of our favorite eras of wrestling with us.

We're celebrating Thanksgiving the only way we know how: with massive amounts of food and wrestling! In this episode we take it way back and review the second annual Survivor Series from 1988, featuring all the stars (and jobbers) from the Golden Era. Plus we discuss this year's Survivor Series and Takeover: War Games II, and list the things we're thankful for in wrestling this year.

It's our annual Halloween Spooktacular, and The Midnight Express Society is back to tell scary wrestling-inspired stories around the campfire! Hear tales of sexorcisms, witches, Headless Four Horsemen, and more as we celebrate our favorite holiday. Plus we discuss WWE's Saudi Arabia conundrum and the shocking real-life and story line developments on this week's historic Raw.

Well, there’s time travel now. The gang is going back and forth between the present day and 1997 hunting for Mark, and watching some damn good wrestling while we do it. In our season premiere, we run down our favorite things about pro wrestling in 1997 and discuss the Super Show Down and the return of Shawn Michaels. 

In our season four finale, we review this year’s SummerSlam and NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 4. Then we discuss the card for All In, and reveal the identity of Eddie’s Steel Quiz Match challenger in a shocking revelation that will have surprising implications for next season. 

It’s the dog days of summer, and in this episode we’re talking about SummerSlam 1994! You know, the one with the best steel cage match ever and the Undertaker fighting himself. Plus we discuss the build to this year’s SunmerSlam and Eddie defends his Steel Quiz Match Championship in a handicap match.

The gang is all back together, and in this episode we discuss what we’ve been watching recently including the Hardys: Woken documentary, NXT Takeover Chicago II, and Money in the Bank. Then we pay tribute to another legend gone too soon, the late great Vader, and The Weather Man challenges Medium Daddy Cool for his Steel Quiz Match championship. 

In this week's episode the guys go All In on ROH Wrestling with special guest Brandon "The Real Deal" Cox. Plus Justin takes his ball and goes home. 

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It's once again WrestleMania season and in this episode we are running down the entire card! We give our thoughts and predictions about the big show, including Ronda Rousey's in-ring debut, the WWE & Universal title pictures, and the return of Daniel Bryan.  Plus we share our recently seen, including WCW Thunder, Saturday Night, and the Ultimate Deletion.

In this episode we are joined by our special guest Andrew “Lance” Love to discuss a seminal event of the New Generation Era: WrestleMania X. Plus, Eddie and Chris square off in the tournament finals to crown a new Steel Quiz Match Champion, we discuss our recently seen, and much more. 

The Royal Ramble is back and there is a lot to cover! In this episode we discuss a laundry list of topics including the new XFL, the Mixed Match Challenge, the Royal Rumble, the Enzo situation, Ronda Rousey, and much more.  Then we spend some time fantasy booking WrestleMania, and finally Chris and Justin square off in a first round match-up of the Mark Consopolis Classic.

Monday Night Raw turns 25 this month, so in this episode we’re taking a look back at the creation of WWE’s flagship show and break down the very first episode. Plus Eddie and David go head-to-head in the first round of the Mark Consopolis Classic to crown a new Steel Quiz Match Champion, and we discuss the Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega match from Wrestle Kingdom 12. 

After a two month hiatus, we’re back! It’s our last episode of the year we’re taking a look back at the best and worst of WWE with our third annual Cagey Awards. Plus we revisit our 2017 predictions to see how those panned out and make some new ones for 2018. Happy New Year!

It's our favorite time of year, and we're celebrating Halloween by once again convening The Midnight Express Society and telling some spoOOooky wrestling stories!  Also in this episode we have our creepy recap of TLC, an eerie report from an NXT house show, and our ghastly thoughts on the Shield reunion.  Happy Halloween!

Join us humanoids as we remember one of the greatest personalities in the history of pro wrestling, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, and share our favorite moments and memories from his legendary career.  Then we break down No Mercy and Hell in a Cell and discuss the direction of both Raw and Smackdown.  Finally, we kick off the Mark Consopolis Classic with a first round battle between Eddie and David.

In our season four premiere we pay tribute to our friend(?) Mark Consopolis, who perished in a tragic vape liquid/Baja Blast accident, by sharing our favorite Mark moments and anecdotes.  Plus we discuss our Recently Seen. Brought to you by Magnets and Such, The Steiner Diner, The Howard Finkel Hair Club for Men, Dollywood Hulk Hogan, Dusty Rhodes' American Dream Mobile Homes, Hacksaw the Movie, Stone Cold Creamery, and Maggles.

It's our season three finale! In the wake of our controversial last episode, President Jack Tunney and special investigator Leslie Nelson address the so-called #bluebarredcollusion.  Meanwhile, the crew breaks down one of the biggest weekends of the year and reviews the cards for NXT Takeover Brooklyn III and SummerSlam.  Finally, a discussion of screwjob finishes takes a dark turn, leading to a shocking admission, an assault, and ultimately tragedy. 

You think you know us? We're back and we're talking the Rated R Superstar, Edge! We discuss his career, our favorite matches and feuds, and his legacy in the wrestling business. Plus Justin defends his title against Chris in the most controversial Steel Quiz Match of all time. 

Justin and Chris are holding it down in this 100% freestyle episode we like to call the "Royal Ramble." Topics include New Japan Pro Wrestling, the various incarnations of DX, the new Netflix series GLOW, and much more.  We also answer listener questions relating to the current product, our thoughts on current story lines, and possible NXT call-ups. 

The gang takes a look back at a one-time summer tradition, the King of the Ring, with a retrospective on the inaugural event from 1993. We delve into the beginnings of the Bret Hart/Jerry Lawler feud and bemoan/celebrate the end of Hulkamania. Plus Chris defends his Steel Quiz Match championship against the number one contender Justin, we share our recently watched, and more.

Enter the White Castle of Fear and get ready to play the game! Storyline Spotlight is back and we're breaking down the epic feud between Sting and Vader from early 90s WCW. Plus, a special Steel Quiz Match to determine the #1 contender for Chris' title, we share our Recently Watched, and more. 

We're back from hiatus and catching up on all things WWE as we head into the summer! Topics include the rapid ascent of Jinder Mahal, possibilities for Money in the Bank, the weekly struggle that is Raw, NXT Takeover Chicago, and much more. Plus Chris challenges the group to a meta Steel Quiz Match. 

The gang is all back together, and in this episode we are discussing the past several weeks in WWE.  Chris, Justin, and Brian talk about their experience attending this year's WrestleMania and we break down our favorite moments and matches from the big show, including the return of The Hardys and Undertaker's retirement.  We also discuss the Raw and Smackdown after-Mania shows, recent returns, NXT call-ups, and the Superstar Shakeup.

We're back for the second part of our WrestleMania Road Diary, with a quick update to discuss all of the weekend's festivities. We talk about our experience going to WrestleCon 2017, meeting some WWE superstars (including a certain Genetic Freak...), attending the Hall of Fame ceremony, and the awesomeness that was NXT Takeover: Orlando.