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Austin has watched a lot of wrestling. David has never watched wrestling. Together they come together to watch and analysis professional wrestling as a television show and cultural staple. Won't you join us?

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    Episode 163: Sting Trusts Lex Luger with His Big Bat (WCW Nitro 10/28/1996-1/20/1997)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 186:27


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, we travel back to 1996 WCW, and for the first time, Sting is in the rafters! We hone in on Sting's journey for the next three months as he hangs out in the rafters, points baseball bats at people, tests WCW guys to see if they'll hit him, and dropping anybody who calls him out with his new finishing move. And between Jeff Jarrett, Lex Luger, the Steiner Brothers, and more, there sure are a lot of people who think dressing up in black and white means Sting is nWo. Also on this episode, we cover World War III and Starrcade in broad strokes as Jeff Jarrett tries to weasel into the Four Horsemen, Luger keeps Racking big immobile wrestlers, The Giant wins a world title shot and the nWo are Completely Normal About It, Eric Bischoff becomes nWo 4 Lyfe, DDP gets offended at being a lower priority for the nWo than Virgil, and Roddy Piper and Hulk Hogan have the worst feud ever. Won't you join us?

    Episode 162: Half Surfer, Half Crow, All Sting (WCW Nitro 10/21/1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 210:16


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, it's the go-home show to Halloween Havoc 1996, and Sting returns! And he's in spooky white face paint now! Is he nWo? He's the Crow! Kinda. But the only thing for sure about Sting right now is that nothing is for sure. Also on the show, the nWo is here doing amateur film work, Dean Malenko has a banger with a dude named JIMMY GRAFFITI, Jeff Jarrett and Ric Flair have a strut off, Eric Bischoff tries to trash talk over the World Series, Hulk Hogan takes over the set of 3 Ninjas 4, and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 161: Sting, Wrestling's Hottest Free Agent (WCW Nitro 9/16/1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 169:26


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, it's the fall out from Fall Brawl 96, where nWo won because WCW were stupid. Get used to that. But Sting has decided that apparently, his years of loyalty wasn't enough for WCW, so he's a free agent now. It's the end of an era as we see Surfer Sting for the final time. Also on this episode, we get lucha match swaps from Fall Brawl, missing finishes to show nWo fanboys taking over the merch table, THE (NITRO) DEBUT OF GLACIER, an honest-to-God Hugh Morrus match, a new nWo member with a comically large button, and Lex Luger beating up the Four Horsemen single handedly so I guess he didn't actually need Sting after all. All this and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 160: I'm Seeing Double, Four Stings! (Fall Brawl 1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 189:52


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, we return to WCW 1996, and it's time for War Games! WCW vs NWO! But who is the NWO's fourth man? And what side is Sting on? And will it be a War Games to remember? Well, the answer is Sting, WCW, and in a sense. As usual, the Cruiserweight division saves the show. Plus, DDP and Chavo go to work, Nick Patrick is on the take, the number one contender is a moron, and Harlem Heat still can't win a match without 3 interference spots. Won't you join us?

    Episode 159: "Good" Things Comes to Those Who Steal (Lucha Underground 2x17)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 109:27


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to the Temple for more of Lucha Underground. In the main event, 7 men and women compete for the Gift of the Gods Championship, including Chavo Guerrero after stealing Cage's medallion. I'm sure that's not going to bite him in the behind later. Also on this episode, Daga finds a snake who wants his anaconda, Marty The Moth mocks The Troops (tm), and Pentagon Jr is undergoing some rigorous physical therapy for his back injury. Won't you join us?

    Episode 158: Two Gatherings In One (NWA Starrcade '85)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 168:00


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, we finally Gather at Starrcade '85: The Gathering! Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes put on a classic, Magnum TA and Tully Blanchard are wonderfully violent, Miss Atlanta Lively is hilarious, JJ Dillon is a mega-winner and Paul Jones is a mega-loser. And so much more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 157: CLAIRE LYNCH WASN'T PREGNANT????????????????? (TNA Impact 8/23/2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 184:35


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, we wrap up in 2012 TNA, as we get the results of the paternity test! As you can tell from the title, things get messy. This is Austin's greatest troll job ever. Also on this episode, we get our final update on the 2012 Bound for Glory Series! Hopefully Bully Ray doesn't win or get close or anything....It's also Open Fight Night for the 75th time, and this time it's TNA vs Aces and Eights for the first time! Open warfare! Which mostly means a lot of walking around and the bikers not doing anything. But Hulk Hogan is back! Joy. Won't you join us?

    Episode 156: Wrestling is Drag and Pretty Peter Avalon (w/Elizabeth) (Smartypants and Thousandaires)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 127:09


    On this chaotic episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, Friend of the Show Elizabeth returns for her 5th appearance, as we watch no wrestling at all! Instead, we pop on over to Dropout TV, indie streaming service from the former employees of College Humor, for a little wrestling-adjacent TV! First, we watch Smartypants, where Jess Ross presents a Powerpoint on how Wrestling is Drag. Then we pop over to Thousandaires where Danielle Radford treats her friends to some good ole fashioned wrasslin. Plus a LOT MORE OFF THE RAILS NONSENSE. Won't you join us?

    Episode 155: New Nitro Reboot, Same Old Bulls*** (WCW Nitro, 4/10/2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 221:44


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head to 2000 WCW, where Vince Russo and Eric Bischoff have taken over as heads of creative! It's a new day, an even playing field, all the titles are being stripped! And yet, the more things change the more things stay the same. What's the matter, Sid, can't find your scissors? On this episode we discuss Vince Russo's tumultuous road to quitting the WWF and fighting the politics in WCW, the nonsensical plot that is New Blood vs Millionaire's Club, that "even playing field" resulting in the New Blood still not getting title shots, sub-5 minute matches, and so so so so so so many worked shoot promos. Won't you join us?

    Episode 154: Sting has betrayed WCW? He's NWO 4 Lyfe? (WCW Nitro 9/9/1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 177:46


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head to 1996 WCW. It's the go-home to Fall Brawl, where the NWO will go toe to toe in War Games with WCW's finest: Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Lex Luger, and Sting. Except, Luger can't find Sting, and suddenly Sting is in the NWO limo. NO. IT CAN'T BE. HE'S BETRAYED US ALL. Also on this episode, a bunch of matches, but who cares, we gotta cut to what the Four Horsemen think in this exact moment. Won't you join us?

    Episode 153: 2 Graver 2 Consequences (Lucha Underground 2x16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 106:02


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to Lucha Underground, where Mil Muertes gets his rematch with Matanza Cueto, but on one condition: it has have Grave Consequences. Even better, it has to have GRAVER CONSEQUENCES. I'm seeing double, four coffins! Also on this episode, we get the first clues about Councilman Delgado's boss, I'm sure that will pay off soon! Plus a trios title rematch and the final match for an Aztec Medallion. Won't you join us?

    Episode 152: There's a Demon in His Boot! (World Championship Wrestling 11/23/1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 136:20


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1985 for the go home show to Starrcade 85, THE GATHERING. And we felt like going home a third of the way in lol. But we still found a few things to talk about. Dusty has a demon in him, Ric Flair commits assault, Buddy Landel and Manny Fernandez have a low-key banger, the Road Warriors are good promos, we talk about the history of Starrcade taglines, and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 151: Everyone in TNA is Stupid (TNA Impact 8/16/2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 143:50


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2012 TNA, and oh my god everyone is an idiot. AJ Styles forces himself to win a match to be able to take a paternity test, everyone believes Bully Ray is smart for accusing James Storm is in Aces and Eights, and then Aces and Eights attacks James Storm when everyone believed he was in the group. Also on this episode, the Knockouts get a new referee, Hulk Hogan promises he'll be back next week, Magnus "gets in Samoa Joe's head" by losing, and the BFG series keeps on keeping on I guess. Won't you join us?

    Episode 150: Randomizer 3 - Double the Tables, Double the Extreme (ECW Double Tables)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 154:43


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we spin the wheel once again to watch a random episode of wrestling, and we landed on ECW Double Tables! It's early 1995, ECW is so close to breaking out, as the stars are starting to align. The Public Enemy vs Sabu and Taz in a Tables match! Cactus Jack vs Sandman in a Death Match! Shane Douglas vs TULLY BLANCHARD for the ECW Title! And more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 149: Vince McMahon wins the Holy War (Backlash 2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 180:08


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2006 for Backlash, it's finally here! Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon vs Shawn Michaels and GOD. It goes a lot how you think it would. Vince performing "miracles", God is apparently a spotlight, everyone but Vince thinks this is a joke, and in the end the Spirit Squad show up. The rest? Well, it was certainly a PPV that happened. Bad finishes, a Matt Striker segment, and a HHH post-match beatdown that goes nowhere. Won't you join us?

    Episode 148: Sexy Star Says "No More" (Lucha Underground 2x15)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 109:24


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to the Temple where 3 medallions are being given out. In the main event, Sexy Star finally faces her trauma and tormentor...by beating her in a wrestling match. Look, it's wrestling, sometimes it gets weird. But Mariposa and Sexy Star are going at it in a match until one of them says "No Mas". Also on this episode, Mil and Matanza have their rematch set, Famous B finally gets his client a match, Sinestro De La Muerte has a disastrous re-debut, and Dario Cueto shows actual empathy????? Won't you join us?

    Episode 147: HARD TIMES and the Relatability of Dusty Rhodes (MACW 11/16/1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 140:16


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1985 Mid-Atlantic. Dusty Rhodes is BACK from injury, and he would proceed to cut one of the greatest promos of all time. Yeah, we're doing Hard Times. And we have a lot to say about why only Dusty Rhodes could give that promo. Also on this episode, a whole lot of squash matches, Austin wanting to bash his own head in with TWO Terry Taylor promos, the full Starrcade '85 card being announced, and an obsession with gatherings. Won't you join us?

    Episode 146: Three Men and a Baby Shower (TNA Impact 8/5/2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 147:05


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2012 TNA, where AJ Styles is shirking his responsibilities as a father to be by running off to Australia, so Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian are throwing Claire Lynch a baby shower! Do the right thing, AJ, please. Save us from this angle. Also on this episode, the accusations against James Storm continue to pile up, the BFG series continues in its confusing glory, and Madison Rayne is winning matches via screwjobs because she's screwing Earl Hebner's job. Won't you join us?

    Episode 145: The Brood's First and Last Promo, Hehehe (WWE Smackdown 4/29/1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 178:37


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head to 1999 to celebrate Adam Copeland and Christian Cage...by watching the promo that tanked their first big gimmick. The Brood breaks their silence, and frankly we all wished they would have shut up. But it's also the first episode of Smackdown, and it's time for a MERGER FROM HELL. But also it's 1999 WWF, so all the matches are garbage. Won't you join us?

    Episode 144: Vince McMahon Receives Holy Retribution (WWE Raw 4/17/2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 141:10


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2006 where Vince McMahon has seen the light: he needs his own religion. It's the birth of McMahonism! And with it, the most unholy of WWE sketches: Photoshop comedy. But God isn't out of this yet. Also on this episode, more May 19 shenanigans, ANOTHER HANDICAP MATCH, and Austin learning how to stop worrying and love the Mickie/Trish feud. Won't you join us?

    Episode 143: They Did The Monster Mash, It Was An Office Roof Smash (Lucha Underground 2x13-14)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 146:29


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to Lucha Underground, where it's Monster vs Monster, Mil Muertes vs Matanza Cueto! Can Death put a stop to a God? Also, the Trios Title tournament concludes, and if I had a nickel for every time the MATB were hamstrung by an injury during their trios title reigns, I'd have two, which isn't a lot but it's weird that it's happened twice. We also have Johnny Mundo and Cage settling their beef in a steel cage match. It's Cage...in a Cage. Won't you join us?

    Episode 142: Magnum T.A. Appeals to a Higher Power, Jim Crockett (Mid-Atlantic and WCW 11/2/1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 166:54


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1985, where we watch TWO episodes, one from Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and one from WCW, as Magnum T.A. seeks an I Quit Match against Tully Blanchard at Starrcade. The NWA President doesn't want to sanction it, but Magnum has a back up plan. Also on this episode, we can WAY deep into Dusty Rhode's physical therapy as the entire Horsemen proclaim Dusty coming back is a "medical impossibility". Plus, Jimmy Valiant finds himself taken with a lively new lady! All this plus more, including 16 matches that all kind of suck. Won't you join us?

    Episode 141: Claire Lynch's Total Nonstop Red Flags (TNA Impact 7/19/2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 154:16


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2012 TNA for more baby momma drama. AJ Styles swears he doesn't remember spending a night with Claire, but Claire has the pictures! And they don't really make her look good, tbh. Also on this episode, it's Open Fight Night again, so it's all BFG all the time. Plus, a rematch between Austin Aries and Bobby Roode, and the Aces & Eights continue to be a menace. NO ONE IN CHARGE, ANYTHING GOES. Won't you join us?

    Episode 140: Don't Mess With Texas, and Don't Mess With the Von Erichs (WCCW 2/26/1983)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 117:35


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we bring Claire back to watch a little World Class! We've all watched The Iron Claw, now to watch the wrestling the movie was based on. It's 1983, WCCW is on the come up, nobody has died yet, and the hottest feud in Texas is The Von Erich brothers vs The Fabulous Freebirds. Also on this episode, a ton of debuts, a few ethnic stereotypes, poorly used camera work, a potentially queer icon, and a lot of history Austin apparently didn't need to research. Plus a whole conversation about Super Bowl halftime shows. Won't you join us?

    Episode 139: Are You There God? It's Me, Vince McMahon (WWE Raw 4/10/2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 137:52


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, David brings his brother on as we return to 2006! After Vince literally booked God in a match, Vince and Shane head to church to go try and find Shawn Michaels' new tag team partner. It's exactly as insane as you expect. Also on this episode, Raw being a total re-run, the explanation of the Live Sex Celebration, Umaga's first match, an Uno Reverse Card, and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 138: Trios Tournament Begins, Can ANYONE Co-Exist? (Lucha Underground, 2x11-12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 130:10


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts, we return to Lucha Underground Season 2, where the Trios Tournament has begun, and every team is dysfunctional. Great. The Monster Matanza Cueto faces Fenix, and it honestly goes about as well as it does for his Lucha brother Pentagon. But Death is coming for Matanza.... Also on this episode, mid debuts, a Killshot origin story, Striker and Vampiro actually teaching us something, an overly long look at the history of the AAA Mega Championship, and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 137: Jim Crockett Promoting Dusty's Injured Ankle (MACW 10/19/1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 150:56


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we have our very first episode in MID-ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING, Jim Crockett Promotions, the NWA! It's 1985, Starrcade is just around the corner, and Dusty Rhodes saves Ric Flair from a beatdown, only to get beaten down by the Andersons! Hmmm, Ric Flair and the Andersons, what a group. If there were four of them, I bet they could have a really cool group name. But will Dusty ever recover from this heinous injury? Also on this episode, Ric Flair being Ric Flair, the wonderful insanity of Boogie Woogie Jimmy Valiant, way too much history about the NWA, and so, so many squash matches. Won't you join us?

    Episode 136: AJ Styles Has a Baby Momma (TNA Impact 6/28/2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 145:32


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head back to 2012 TNA to continue the Claire Lynch arc. I mean, the secret is revealed, the Not-Affair was just AJ and Dixie helping Claire with her drug addiction, story should be about wrapping up, right? Right? Also on this episode, we get the ever confusing adventures of the BFG Series, a long rambling history of TNA Gut Check, more Bruce Pritchard and Al Snow we could ever wish for, X Division debuts, Austin Aries shirtless, and a tag title rematch. Won't you join us?

    Episode 135: The Fantastically Late Christmas Episode, Featuring Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 131:02


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we do a read through of the Rudolph movie. No, that's not a joke. We drafted wrestlers to do voice impressions of, we cast out the entire movie, we did a read through of the whole script. We even sang in character. Yes, we're insane. Won't you join us?

    Episode 134: Vince McMahon's New Crusade (WWF Raw 4/3/2006)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 144:43


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we're heading to 2006 for the Raw after WrestleMania to begin our new arc! Last night at WrestleMania, Shawn Michaels defeated Vince McMahon, but Vince isn't taking that loss well. He's huffing weapons-grade copium, and he has only one conclusion for why he lost: divine intervention. Also on this episode, the debut of Umaga, new tag champs in the most unlikely places, a long, long, L O N G promo to start the show, and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 133: El Jefe's Back, Back Again (Lucha Underground 2x10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 97:58


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to the Temple for more Lucha Underground Season 2, where Dario Cueto is back in charge of the Temple! His monster brother is the Lucha Underground champion, what does that mean for the Temple? Well, it certainly means that Pentagon Jr is in trouble. On this episode, we talk about Pentagon threatening another authority figure, Marty Martinez being a prep, PTSD playing out in real time, the wildest stretcher job ever, and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 132: The ULTIMATE WrestleMania Main Event (WrestleMania VI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 191:10


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1990 one last time to watch WrestleMania VI! THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE HAS ARRIVED, Ultimate Warrior vs Hulk Hogan for both titles! Plus, Jake Roberts vs Ted DiBiase for the Million Dollar Championship, a cop battles a fake African (yikes), a mixed gender tag match for royalty, backstage skits with Steve Allen, and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 131: A Claire Lynch Affair (TNA Impact 6/21/2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 212:39


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head to 2012 for the first episode in our Claire Lynch arc. Dixie Carter and AJ Styles are TOTALLY NOT HAVING AN AFFAIR, even though everyone thinks they are and all the evidence points to that and Dixie and AJ keep talking around the issue as if they are. But it's so, so much sillier than that. Also on this episode, it's Open Fight Night, where all the BFG Series people fight each other, Bully Ray being the worst, Brooke Hogan tries to be an authority figure, a Gut Check match, bad hotel wifi, and getting noise complaints! Won't you join us?

    Episode 130: A Havoc Filled Halloween (WCW Halloween Havoc 1997)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 183:20


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, it's Halloween season, so why not watch a whole PPV dedicated to it. Specifically, why not watch a Halloween PPV featuring the greatest WCW Cruiserweight match of all time? It's Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero for the WCW Cruiserweight championship, and I guess there's a rest of the PPV here too. Featuring Hogan and Piper in a cage (yikes), a Las Vegas death match with no blood (less yikes, actually), Mongo McMichael going through a divorce on air, referee Larry Zybzyko, and so. much. nWo. Won't you join us?

    Episode 129: A Knockout End to the Brawl For All (WWF Raw is War 8/24/1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 131:37


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1998 to finish our time with the Brawl For All tournament. Bradshaw vs Bart Gunn! It's honestly everything we could have hoped for. Plus, it's the go-home show to Summerslam. Cahoots! Fire magic! Sexual harassment! Hell in a Cell! We've got it all this week! Won't you join us?

    Episode 128: Aztec Warfare II, Gods & Monsters (Lucha Underground 2x09)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 92:34


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to the Temple for more of Lucha Underground Season 2, AND IT'S AZTEC WARFARE II TIME. 20 wrestlers enter, one will leave with the Lucha Underground championship. We get the Shadow Realm, the debut of Rey Mysterio, Joey Ryan's handcuffs, all the rivalry payoffs, and a return so shocking it completely changes the match. Won't you join us?

    Episode 127: The ULTIMATE Plane Crash into Parts Unknown (WWF Superstars, 3/10/1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 142:02


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1990 for Hogan vs Warrior, and the most infamous promo in perhaps the entire storyline. It's time for Hulk Hogan TO SEND THE PLANE INTO A NOSEDIVE. We do deep analysis on Ultimate Warrior here, folks. Also on this episode, an Akeem match?!?!?!, a Hart Foundation promo?!?!, Big Boss Man debuting his greatest theme song, Jesse Ventura being a real politician, and a whole lot of wheel spinning as WrestleMania approaches. Won't you join us?

    Episode 126: Do You Believe In Miracles? YES! YES! YES! (WWE WrestleMania XXX)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 237:44


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we finally reach the end of the Yes Movement, on the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania XXX! Can Daniel Bryan overcome all of Evolution and reach his dreams? Can Brock Lesnar do the unthinkable and break the Streak? Can Bray Wyatt destroy John Cena's legacy? Won't you join us?

    Episode 125: Netflix Feels The GLOW (GLOW 1x01-02)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 191:06


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we make our first journey into Hollywoood media when we watch the first two episodes of Netflix's GLOW series! How does Netflix's GLOW compare to the original? On this episode, we talk about the history of wrestling in Hollywood media, the stated themes of exploitation vs empowerment, Ruth and Betty's parallel journeys in GLOW, Marc Meron being an absolute king, Johnny Mundo cameos, "unconventional women", and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 124: Stone Cold Hearse Ride (featuring Bill Clinton) (WWF Raw 8/20/1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 190:14


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1998, where Raw is forced to run at the same time as Bill Clinton's testimony before Kenneth Starr's grand jury regarding his affair with Monica Lewinsky. Raw's response is building an entire episode around Stone Cold putting someone in a hearse in the last five minutes and having "Bill Clinton" call in to Raw. The Brawl for All is almost done and we couldn't be happier. Also on this episode, an arm wrestling match that goes exactly as expected, a hardcore match that just ends randomly, the finale of the Val Venis "choppy choppy your pee pee" arc, an extensive look into John Wayne Bobbitt, the Brawl for All semi-finals going exactly as expected, Godfather being a pimp (gasp), and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 123: Fenix Rises and Death is Defeated (Lucha Underground 2x08)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 95:53


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, with Aztec Warfare looming, we return to the Temple for Lucha Underground Season 2 with an explosive main event of Fenix vs Mil Muertes, a rubber match for the ages. Also on this episode, the Menage a Trois of Brutality put their careers on the line to get back the Trios titles from the Disciples of Death, Texano and Chavo have a not terrible match, we get our first look at Matanza Cueto, everyone starts getting their Hogwarts letters to go to Aztec Warfare, and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 122: The ULTIMATE Title for Title Match at Mania is Set (Prime Time Wrestling, 2/26/1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 145:36


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1990 to answer the burning question: Who will defend their title at WrestleMania 6? Jack Tunney has the answer, and that answer is "por que no los dos?" The WrestleMania 6 card is shaping up, and Bobby Heenan and Gorilla Monsoon have all the scoops. Also on this episode, we have more Hogan and Warrior miscommunications, Ultimate Warrior (probably) reading cue cards, Bobby Heenan's failing ticket scalping scheme, unlawful arrests, the throughline from Rick Rude to Daniel Garcia, and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 121: The Passion of the GOAT (WWE Raw 3/17/2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 156:17


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2014 as the road to WrestleMania XXX soon will reach its conclusion. Daniel Bryan's YES Movement worked and he has his path to the main event, but all actions have consequences, and HHH is FED UP. This episode of Raw ended in a ten minute snuff film. Also on this episode, John Cena believes, Bray Wyatt seeks to destroy John Cena's legacy, Austin researches women's wrestling statistics, The Shield finally (sort of) turn babyface, and both co-hosts feel the slog of three hour Raws. Won't you join us?

    Episode 120: The One Where We Fanboy over Rosemary (TNA Impact, 12/1/2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 158:21


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head to 2016 TNA where Austin decides to be very self-indulgent: an episode highlighted Rosemary that aired on his birthday. It's Rosemary vs Jade for the Knockouts Championship in Six Sides of Steel! Also on this episode, a history of Rosemary and Decay, a very confusing journey through the Broken Matt Hardy saga, Aron Rex getting jobbed out and crying, the lamest Internet Anonymous stable ever, a guy having the name "Mandrews", and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 119: Bart Gunn KNOCKS OUT Dr. Death, The Cahoots Saga Continues (WWF Raw 7/27/1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 161:07


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1998 as the second round of the Brawl For All begins. It's Dr. Death Steve Williams vs Bart Gunn, and all of Jim Ross' hopes and dreams go up in smoke. Meanwhile, Undertaker and Stone Cold are tag champs, but nobody trusts the Undertaker and he wants an apology. Will he get one? EH EH. Also on this episode, a whole lot of garbage! A Bradshaw heel turn nobody cares about, a countout in a triple threat match, the debut of Godfather's hoes, the debut of Hawk being an alcoholic, the fallout from the Bikini Contest at Fully Loaded, and a teaser for Val Venis' "greatest" career moment. Won't you join us?

    Episode 118: Nunchuck Fights In the Bathroom and Catrina Licking TWO Men (Lucha Underground 2x07)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 106:26


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, we return to Lucha Underground as we inch closer to Aztec Warfare II! Mil Muertes proves that he's the strongest there is by fighting two guys at once in the main event, and in the meanwhile, we got a four way brawl in the bathroom where everyone is wielding nunchucks. Lucha Underground is the best. Also on this episode we get the debut of Marty's sister, Sexy Star not telling anyone about her PTSD from getting kidnapped, Famous B having a magic wand, actual intergender wrestling, the origin of Fenix, and a challenge laid for next week's main event. Won't you join us?

    Episode 117: Hogan issues the ULTIMATE Challenge, God is a Hulkamaniac (WWF Superstars 2/3/1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 142:49


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts, we return to 1990, where in the aftermath of the 1990 Royal Rumble, Hulk Hogan needs to know what kind of man Ultimate Warrior is, and on God, if Warrior is a demon, Hogan will strike him down, Biblical-style. Warrior is only moderately more coherent in response. Also on this episode we have malfunctions at the junction on Saturday Night's Main Event, Vince McMahon despising Jesse Ventura, Big Boss Man having standards for a crooked cop, David rating Austin's Hulk Hogan impressions, an EXTREMELY long conversation about the implications of God being a Hulk Hogan fan, and more. Won't you join us?

    Episode 116: The YES Movement Occupies Raw (WWE Raw, 3/10/2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 165:52


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, we return to 2014 where Daniel Bryan is seeking his path to WrestleMania XXX, and he will not be silenced! The show will not proceed as planned until he gets what he wants, until the PEOPLE get what they want! It's time for the largest occupied protest in wrestling history, it's time to OCCUPY RAW. Also on this episode, Bray Wyatt gets TWO promos, John Cena sucks up to Hulk Hogan and verbally buries Bray Wyatt, Hulk Hogan makes a new match for WrestleMania, Paul Heyman and the Undertaker come face-to-face, we do a deep dive into Jerry Lawler's mayoral campaigns, AJ Lee keeps taking L's, the Real Americans are imploding, and more! Won't you join us?

    Episode 115: We're Down to Brawl For All Highlight Reels, More CAHOOTS? (WWF Raw July 20, 1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 142:45


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we reach the end of the first round of the Brawl for All, a tournament that is going so well the WWE made one of tonight's matches a dark match and showed the highlights later in the show. The saga of CAHOOTS also continues despite Undertaker openly refusing to make himself look like he isn't in league with his brother. Also on this episode, a new European champion, Mrs. Yamaguchi-san getting a name, two different women revealing themselves, wholesome Nation content, and actually an episode David didn't hate. Won't you join us?

    Episode 114: RIP Billy Graham, This Podcast Goes Old School (WWWF on MSG Network, June 26, 1977)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 175:13


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we honor Superstar Billy Graham by going ALL the way back to 1977. Back when Vince Senior ran the company and it had 3 W's in it. On this episode, we discuss the legacy of Superstar Billy Graham, the history of the WWWF and the relationship between both Vince McMahons, what wrestling was like in 1977, and the absolute soul crushing experience of watching 1970s wrestling through 2023 eyes. Won't you join us?

    Episode 113: Death Comes for Two While The Fenix Rises (Lucha Underground 2x06)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 101:36


    On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to Lucha Underground for more of season 2 of the best show in wrestling history! It's a bit of a filler week, in that not a lot of plot advancemnet, but we still get Sexy Star returning to the Temple, Mil Muertes saying he'll take both because he's hardcore, a ladder match for the Gift of the Gods Championship, TENSION between Mil and Catrina, and more Famous B ads. Won't you join us?

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