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Follow lifelong fan Erik Donaldson as he introduces Ryan Murphy to the weird and wild world of pro wrestling, watching one match per show and sharing their candid, uninformed, and ridiculous thoughts. New episode every other Thursday!

Erik Donaldson


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 144 EPISODES


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    Ep. 096 - Ricochet vs. Will Ospreay at NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 70:31


    In a tonal shift from our last match, we're going to take a look at a high flying contest from New Japan as Ricochet takes on Will Ospreay in the 2016 Best of the Super Juniors tournament. We'll delve into the controversy around the match, and Erik will name every wrestling move ever created. Will it spark joy within Ryan's dark heart? We'll find out!Ryan's Record: 58 wins, 42 losses, 3 drawsHard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Roesiger's Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 65:06


    After a extended illness-related break, Ryan is officially a resident of Bothell (again), Erik went fishing, WrestleMania happened, Erik made the worst steak of his life, and Ryan ranks the 7 modern wonders of the world!For this week's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches a clip from just a few weeks ago as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin runs his 4-wheeler into a barricade at WrestleMania 41! Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 095 - Team WWF vs. The Alliance at WWF Survivor Series 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 55:36


    As we burn that midnight oil, we take a deep dive into one of the most talked about storylines of all time, as the WCW/ECW Alliance attempt to destroy the WWF. On one side, we have "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and Shane McMahon, and on the other is The Rock, The Undertaker, Kane, Chris Jericho, and The Big Show. It's winner takes all to determine which company lives and which dies! Ryan's Record: 58 wins, 41 losses, 3 drawsHard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Bathroom Hand Dryer Fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 87:58


    On the latest Rumpus Time, Ryan explains his failure to bring the Goldfish crackers that he promised, Ryan tells the story of the time he lied about losing a testicle, Erik breaks the grocery store embargo to share a mysterious tale, and Ryan ranks ways of drying your hands in public bathrooms.And last but not least, for this week's "Ask the Talent" Ryan watches as The Rock, Chris Jericho, Booker T, and Rhyno engage in a spirited debate over Stephanie McMahon's alleged augmentations.Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 094 - Big Van Vader vs. Stan Hansen at NJPW Super Fight in Tokyo Dome

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 55:20


    On the newest episode, we head back to Japan to see two big bears beating the crap out of each other as Big Van Vader defends the IWGP Championship against Stan "The Lariat" Hansen in a contest that is sure to draw some eyeballs.Ryan's Record: 58 wins, 41 losses, 2 drawsHard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Supermarket Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 72:36


    Erik is getting all of his grocery store talk out of his system for the supermarket special edition of Rumpus Time! Grocery apps, bag fees, all the hot topics are here! Plus, Ryan will be performing a ranking of crackers!And last but not least, for this week's "Ask the Talent" Ryan watches "Stone Cold" Steve Austin brawl with Booker T in a grocery store. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 093 - The Rockers vs. The Brain Busters at WWF Madison Square Garden TV Taping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 54:35


    On the latest episode, we take things old school, warp back in time to 1989, and get our tag team on as Ryan absorbs a classic contest between The Rockers, comprised of Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty, as their arch-rivals The Brain Busters, Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard. Ryan is attempting to set a new record of 7 consecutive correct predictions with this one! Ryan's Record: 58 wins, 40 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Generational Meatloaf Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 77:19


    We're back from our holiday hangover to discuss our respective old guy New Years celebrations, Erik shares some stories about recent home repair projects, we delve into the world of little people wrestling, and we talk about Hulk Hogan getting booed on WWE Raw's Netflix premiere. And to cap it off, Ryan ranks minor physical annoyances, and for this week's Ask the Talent Ryan watches Lex Luger's infamous "I don't know!" t-shirt promo. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 092 - "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle vs. Rob Van Dam at WWF No Mercy 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 48:27


    For our 100th match, we'll watch as Ryan's guy, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, defends the WWF Championship against both Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam! It's got flips, it's got chairs, it's got Vince McMahon, but does it got what Ryan wants? Ryan's Record: 57 wins, 40 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Love Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 59:23


    We're back to celebrate the holiday season and discuss the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, the Pacific Northwest's bomb cyclone, and nasal strips, before Ryan ranks kitchen appliances. And for this episode's new and improved "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches Steve Austin attempt to provide Vince McMahon with some chicken soup for the soul with the help of his trusty guitar. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 091 - Andre the Giant vs. Kamala at WWF House Show in Toronto

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 65:57


    We're revisiting one of the OGs of the podcast as we watch Andre the Giant take on Kamala the Ugandan Giant inside of a steel cage! Will the sheer mass of these men be enough to impress Ryan? Ryan's Record: 56 wins, 40 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Kansas City Shuffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 55:03


    On the latest and greatest edition of Rumpus Time we go over Ryan's recent escapades in Kansas City, Erik's birthday, and Ryan weighs in on love languages. And for this episode's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches New Jack of The Gangstas deliver an attention grabbing interview in Smokey Mountain Wrestling. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 090 - Bobby Lashley w/ Donald Trump vs. Umaga w/ Vince McMahon at WWE WrestleMania 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 63:23


    We're back at it again to watch the Battle of the Billionaires! Donald Trump's pick of Bobby Lashley will face off against Vince McMahon's choice of the Samoan Savage, Umaga. The losing billionaire will have their head shaved bald! Will the threat of losing their hair garner some empathy from Ryan? Ryan's Record: 55 wins, 40 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - The Ketchup of Minor Disabilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 63:22


    Today on the program we discuss Erik's recent mattress purchase, his recent YMCA visit, and Ryan ranks minor disabilities. And for this episode's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches Mr. America take a lie detector test at the behest of the evil Vince McMahon. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 089 - Kurt Angle vs. Shane McMahon at WWF King of the Ring 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 55:55


    Here we are, watching a legendarily brutal match between Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle as he takes on Shane McMahon in a street fight! Tailbones will be cracked, glass will be shattered, but will it be enough to win over Ryan's heart? Ryan's Record: 54 wins, 40 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Pentotheon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 67:38


    We're battling through our post-Olympic haze to discuss Ryan's fitness pledge, Erik suggests Ryan's love of cats is seeded in fear, and Ryan ranks the events of the pentathlon. And for this episode's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches as Vince McMahon announces that he's purchased WCW, but will anyone else have a say in the matter? Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 088 - Raven vs. Goldberg on WCW Nitro

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 41:34


    We're back to watch not just one, but two matches today! First, Ryan is introduced to the unstoppable Goldberg as he takes on the Mortal Kombat-inspired Glacier, which leads us to our main course as Goldberg vies for the United States championship against the grunge cult leader Raven. Ryan's Record: 52 wins, 40 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Song and Dance Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 53:32


    The fellas are back during the dog days of summer to discuss Ryan's recent pants accident, his experience at seeing Blink-182, and various other bits of chitter chatter before Ryan ranks prominent billionaires. And for this episode's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches the shocking WCW debut of the Shockmaster! Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 087 - "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. The Rock at WWF WrestleMania X7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 65:44


    We've got ourselves a big'un as The Rock defends the WWF Championship against "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the main event of WrestleMania X7! Ryan's allegiance is put to the test as two of his favorites go to war! Ryan's Record: 52 wins, 39 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - One Corndog a Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 55:36


    In the first in-person Rumpus Time in a loooooong time, your two favorite good Lutheran boys discuss tithing, Ryan ranks the most popular fetishes of some he's previously lived in/fantasized about living in. And for this episode's "Ask the Talent", Ryan watches "Stone Cold" Steve Austin give The Corporation a beer bath! Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 086 - Chris Jericho vs. Kurt Angle at WWF No Way Out 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 56:58


    The boys are back live in beautiful Washington state! To get Ryan's sea legs back, we're easing into some smooth Intercontinental Title action as Chris Jericho with Chyna in his corner defends against the Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle! Ryan's Record: 51 wins, 39 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Whiskey Ice Balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 61:37


    In a real hum dinger of a program, we have a big announcement of where Ryan will be taking his talents to moving forward, as well as a ranking of things that weigh 250 lbs. It sounds boring, it turns out much better than expected. And to close it out, Ryan is introduced to the legendary WWF debut of Chris Jericho!

    Ep. 085 - Big Show vs. Erick Rowan at WWE Tables, Ladders, and Chairs 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 59:23


    Hello there, folks! As a gift to Ryan, we're watching the first, and so far the only, Stairs match in WWE history! Ryan will watch in amazement as these two big bulls, Erick 'Big Red" Rowan and The Big Show, use the most dangerous weapon in all of wrestling, the 250 lbs steel steps! Ryan's Record: 51 wins, 38 losses, 2 draws Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Deck Shuffling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 66:07


    We're back at it again, bringing enlightened conversation about SPACE CAMP, Ryan answers the latest in 80s wrestling questions as asked on Jeopardy, Ryan ranks all forms of cards, and he's introduced to the infamous "Choppy Choppy Your Pee Pee" segment of Monday Night Raw. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 074 - Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada at NJPW Dominion 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 58:33


    The last time we watched these two face off, we got in the biggest argument in the history of the podcast, so why wouldn't we revisit this classic rivalry and watch the 2nd match between the greatest champion of the 2010s, Kazuchika Okada, and Kenny Omega at New Japan Pro Wrestling's Dominion 2017. Let's pray for a peaceful resolution this time. Ryan's Record: 51 wins, 38 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Reptilians

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 65:08


    Just as things seem to be thawing out, Ryan and I had a HOT conversation about mimosa fountains, winter in Denver, Erik's leaky pipes, Ryan ranks conspiracy theories, and we watch 20/20's John Stossel get slapped by "Dr. D" David Schultz. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 083 - The Shield vs. The Rhodes Brothers at WWE Battleground 2013

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 49:35


    Happy 2024! We're back to watch Cody Rhodes, his brother Goldust, and father the American Dream Dusty Rhodes fight to get their jobs back against the Authority's lap dogs, The Shield. Ryan's Record: 50 wins, 38 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Dirty Myrtle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 58:36


    Happy New Year! Right before the ball dropped, Ryan and I discussed the South Park wrestling episode, Ryan's dream journal is back featuring Erik's family, Ryan met a friendly doctor, Ryan ranks cities that he's never been to, and we watch "The View Never Changes" promo from Dusty Rhodes. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 082 - Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Dude Love at WWF Over the Edge 1998

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 55:40


    Ryan's dream match is here, as his two favorites of Stone Cold Steve Austin and Mick Foley face off, with Vince McMahon as the special guest referee! Ryan's Record: 49 wins, 38 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Egészségedre

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 59:59


    We're back at it, talking about 20% sober Octobers, birthdays that may or may not have been missed, the possibility of a live show someday, the TikTok NPC trend, Ryan ranks injury paraphernalia, and we watch Stone Cold Steve Austin ride a Zamboni. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 081 - Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch at WWE Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 60:05


    We're back to give Ryan the chance to redeem himself for all the women in the world, as we watch Charlotte Flair take on Becky Lynch in a Last Woman Standing match for the WWE Smackdown Women's Championship! Ryan's Record: 49 wins, 37 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Crying Clown Feet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 62:48


    We're back! This time around Erik clues Ryan in on dethawing trays, Ryan's valor has been stolen by Old Navy, Ryan ranks fetishes, and we watch Scott Steiner bury Ric Flair. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 080 - Chris Jericho vs. Dean Malenko at WCW Slamboree 1998

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 44:40


    Your boys are back together, and we're going to watch Chris Jericho defend the WCW Cruiserweight Championship against Dean Malenko at WCW Slamboree 1998. We've got a lot of excitement as Ryan engages in his first wrestling match in months! Ryan's Record: 48 wins, 37 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Penne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 61:32


    We're back after a couple months off, Erik provides an update on fatherhood, Ryan is also a father of a different kind, Ryan gets to rank baseball snacks, and Ask the Talent switches it up to the Hot Takes of Summer, where Ryan grades Chris Jericho's "Man of 1,004 Holds" promo.

    Hard Mark at the Movies - Godzilla vs. Kong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 66:49


    We're back with a special presentation! Myself (Erik), my wife, and my good friend Aaron got together back in 2021 to watch the cinematic classic "Godzilla vs. Kong". The following audio is our chronicling of the experience leading up to watching the film, and our thoughts afterwards as well. Enjoy!

    Ep. 079 - Mick Foley vs. Randy Orton at WWE Backlash 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 63:35


    One last match before the summer break, perennial Hard Mark favorite Mick Foley is back, and he's here to take on Randy Orton in a no holds barred match for the WWE Intercontinental title! It'll be quite a whirlwind getting there, Ryan is hoping to set a new win streak record of 7 in a row, so we'll have to see how it all plays out! Love, Erik Ryan's Record: 48 wins, 36 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Zipity and Nosie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 61:34


    For the last Rumpus Time before the summer break, Ryan talks about his recent trip to Mexico, Erik administers a quiz to test Ryan's advancements in wrestling knowledge, Ryan ranks drinking games, and we pit rats vs. rabbits and hippos vs. komodo dragons in our keep one cut one series. Thanks everybody! Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 078 - Hulk Hogan vs. Vince McMahon at WWE WrestleMania XIX

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 53:52


    We're here to finish out the main Hulk Hogan story, as he takes on Vince McMahon in a Street Fight at WrestleMania XIX, with Hulk's career on the line! What could make this any more intriguing? Well, what if I told you this match took place at the event that set the all-time Safeco Field/T-Mobile Park attendance record of 54,097 people? That's right, it's our first match in Seattle, and we're gonna see what happens in the house that Griffey built! Ryan's Record: 47 wins, 36 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Bracelet Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 53:21


    The boys are back in town, and we've got some sweet sweet content for you! Ryan ranks the 7 deadly sins, he's introduced to a cool new subreddit, and we've got a double keep one/cut one as giraffes are paired against anacondas, and penguins vs. chickens! Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 077 - Triple H vs. Cactus Jack at WWF Royal Rumble 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 56:20


    Welp, Ryan didn't love the last match we watched, so we're gonna ramp it up and get into an Attitude Era blood feud featuring Triple H as he defends the WWF Championship against Cactus Jack at the Royal Rumble! We've got barbed wire, pallets, chairs, tables, bells, and stairs, oh my! Ryan's Record: 46 wins, 36 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Wasp Bites

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 55:36


    Ryan has gotten all settled in Denver, and we're back to do some rumpusing! Ryan chimes in on the recent revision to baseball rules, he ranks hard liquor, and he takes on Mosquitos vs. Hornets in the latest edition of keep one cut one. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 076 - The Rock vs. Hollywood Hogan at WWF WrestleMania 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 60:31


    We've got a legendary match between two of the biggest and most famous names in the history of wrestling, as The Rock takes on Hollywood Hulk Hogan at WWF WrestleMania 18. Before Dwayne Johnson made his name in Hollywood, he was laying the smack down in Toronto! Will the electricity of the crowd be enough to win Ryan over? Or will Ryan find something to not respect? Ryan's Record: 45 wins, 36 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Cheaper Than Meatballs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 54:03


    We're back with the last Rumpus Time that Ryan will be recording in Vegas, as he gets ready to set up shop in Denver. To celebrate this historic occasion, Ryan will be ranking the five senses. Also Erik shares the story of meeting a local independent wrestling legend, and Ryan is in the unenviable position of keeping or cutting two beloved animals in elephants and dolphins. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 075 - The Rock vs. Mankind - I Quit Match at WWF Royal Rumble 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 77:23


    We're gonna finish out our Rock vs. Mankind trilogy with a little piece of work at the Royal Rumble 1999 for the WWF Championship! No pins! No disqualifications! Only way to win is to make your opponent say that they quit! Ryan's Record: 44 wins, 36 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - A Taste of Sloth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 54:01


    On this Rumpus Time, Erik makes a big announcement regarding the future of the show, Ryan is gonna take his talents to Denver, Ryan ranks stuff that he'd least like to find in a common area, and he's forced to make a tough decision about whether to keep or cut flamingos or sloths. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 074 - Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada at NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 55:23


    We're returning to Japan to watch a classic contest between the greatest champion of the 2010s, Kazuchika Okada, and his first ever 1 on 1 meeting with Kenny Omega at New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 11 at the Tokyo Dome! Will the addition of English commentary be enough to win Ryan over? We're gonna find out! Ryan's Record: 43 wins, 36 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - John Lithgow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 51:25


    Hey, we're back with a new piece of business! We're talking about Ryan's impending move to Denver, which of course leads to a conversation about the Mile High Club. Also, Ryan gets to rank his favorite cryptids, and we move away from "Would You Rather" and transition on our new springtime theme for Ask the Talent. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 073 - The Rock vs. Mankind - January 4th, 1999 WWF Monday Night Raw

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 60:17


    In a first time event for our program, we're featuring a rematch between two competitors that we've seen face off once before, when the corporate-approved WWF Champion The Rock defends his title against Mankind. We've also got some cameo appearances from Vince and Shane McMahon, Stone Cold Steve Austin, D-Generation X, and plenty of others too! Ryan's Record: 42 wins, 36 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - Donut Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 58:07


    We're back, and Erik has made some exciting beer and donut purchases recently. Ryan gets to rank his favorite companies in the world of BIG TECH, and Ryan is confronted with a painful decision in this edition of Ask the Talent. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Ep. 072 - Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera at WCW SuperBrawl VIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 55:10


    After taking a few weeks to focus on other places, we've come back to WCW to revisit a bright spot of their history in the cruiserweight division, specifically watching the cruiserweight champion Chris Jericho defend his title against the high-flying Juventud Guerrera! But that's not all! Juventud's mask is also on the line! Title vs. mask! Our first match in San Francisco! Big time stuff! Ryan's Record: 42 wins, 35 losses, 1 draw Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

    Rumpus Time - The Koala Clap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 49:31


    Hello, friends! Erik got his face cut open again, and he's gonna talk about it. Also, we discuss the controversial topic of cleaning your ears with Q-Tips, and Ryan is going to rank the top candy bars of all time. This is all a prelude to, perhaps, the greatest "Ask the Talent" of all time, in which Ryan is asked whether he'd prefer to have a koala or a panda as a pet. Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/ Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

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