Ring the Bell: A Wrestling Podcast

Another WrestleMania is in the books, WWE have a new owner and a mustachioed Vinnie Mac is back! Join Andrew and Ross as they discuss (among other things): 2 nights of WrestleMania Endeavor's purchase of WWE AEW's big UK announcement Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. We also want to extend a massive thank you to Busking For Misfits for our intro and outro themes. We highly recommend checking them out, and you can do so on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Email: ringthebellpod@gmail.comTwitter: @RingTheBellPodFacebook: @RingTheBellShowInstagram: @RingtheBellPod

Seems like a good time to return... Yes, we are back! And we're never goin....You get the idea. Yes it's our (latest) grand return, with Andrew and Ross dusting off the mics and coming back to your ears for lots of rasslin' talk! Including (but certainly not limited to): The Bloodline saga Vince's exit and Triple H's ascension How WrestleMania 39 is shaping up Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. We also want to extend a massive thank you to Busking For Misfits for our intro and outro themes. We highly recommend checking them out, and you can do so on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Email: ringthebellpod@gmail.com Twitter: @RingTheBellPod Facebook: @RingTheBellShow Instagram: @RingtheBellPod

Your ears do not deceive you, it's a new episode! The chaos of life and work and families and dogs has subsided briefly, which has allowed Andrew and Ross to come together to talk all about WWE! In this new slice of audio greatness, our heroes discuss; Clash at the Castle NXT Worlds Collide Vince McMahon's departure and Triple H's rise to the throne And much more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts. We also want to extend a massive thank you to Busking For Misfits for our brand new intro and outro themes. We highly recommend checking them out, and you can do so on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

It's been a long while, but we're back with a brand new episode! Join Andrew and Ross as they hit record mere minutes after the Elimination Chamber premium live event to chat all about what went down at the latest Saudi Arabia supershow on the Road to WrestleMania! Plus all the latest talk regarding a possible STUPENDOUS return to the ring for a certain Texas Rattlesnake, plus Shane McMahon's explosive WWE exit, and Cody Rhodes' departure from AEW and rumoured astonishing WWE return. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's been a while, but we're back with a brand new episode! Join Andrew and Ross as they catch up with the world of wrestling, and some non-wrestling talk as well! What's happening with WWE, their recent Draft and their upcoming return to Saudi Arabia, AEW and their outspoken CEO, and so much more! Plus, if you ever wanted to get a Praying Mantis, then we have a tip for you!! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's time to once again go back to our archives for a classic episode, and with the recent talk all about Bryan Danielson's stunning debut for AEW, we thought we would take you back to Daniel Bryan's crowning moment in WWE; WrestleMania XXX. In this Flashback episode, our heroes break down and review the biggest event of 2014 that saw, among other things, John Cena face Bray Wyatt and The Undertaker put his WrestleMania Streak on the line against Brock Lesnar. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

We are 2 weeks away from SummerSlam, and on this episode of Three Minute Warning we have a huge 8-man tag-team main event!!The Rock teams with The Undertaker, Booker T, Goldust to take on Triple H and the Un-Americans, plus there is a battle to determine the number one contender to the Intercontinental Title, plus Raw gets a new member to its roster. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's time for another episode of Three Minute Warning, with Andrew and Ross taking on the August 5 Raw as we are on the road to SummerSlam! Tonight, Triple H plays detective (but if he finds out....), RVD welcomes Chris Jericho to Raw, and a whole lot more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

With Vengeance in the rear view mirror and SummerSlam rapidly approaching, the urgent piece of business on this week's Raw is the fallout from Triple H's shocking attack on Shawn Michaels last week, plus the Hardcore Title is on the line while Rob Van Dam defends the Intercontinental Title against Chris Benoit. And last but not least, WWE Undisputed champion The Rock has issued a challenge to Ric Flair in Horsemen country! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

SummerSlam 2021 is in the books and we have a special treat for you! Recorded mere minutes after the show finished, Andrew is joined by Ed Price to go over what happened, including; Shocking returns New champions crowned And so much more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's time for the biggest event of the summer as WWE prepare to present the 34th annual SummerSlam! Join Andrew and Martin as they run down and preview the show, which will see; Roman Reigns vs John Cena for the WWE Universal Championship Bobby Lashley vs Goldberg for the WWE Championship Bianca Belair vs Sasha Banks for the SmackDown Women's Championship Nikki ASH vs Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair for the Raw Women's Championship And much more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's 24 hours after Vengeance and time for the first Raw under the full leadership of Eric Bischoff! New Undisputed WWE Champion The Rock is in the house, plus we get the fallout from Triple H's decision to sign for Raw, and The Next Big Thing has his eyes on the ultimate prize at SummerSlam! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

We are off and running with Three Minute Warning and we are straight into a PPV! 6 days after Eric Bischoff made his shocking debut, Raw and SmackDown come together for Vengeance, so join Andrew and Ross as they break down the show, including; The Undertaker vs Kurt Angle vs The Rock for the Undisputed Title Rob Van Dam vs Brock Lesnar for the Intercontinental Title Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Edge vs The Un-Americans for the WWE Tag-Team Titles And more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

After 8 years on the main roster, Bray Wyatt's WWE career has come to a shocking end. Ally and Ryan join Andrew in this bonus midweek episode to look at the career of the former WWE champion and the controversy surrounding his surprising exit. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

After somehow persevering with Thunder for eight episodes, Andrew and Ross have tapped out and said goodbye to WCW and in its place they have gone to WWE and the Eric Bischoff era of Monday Night Raw! On this debut episode of Three Minute Warning, we go all the way back to 15 July 2002 for the shocking first appearance of the former WCW President, as well as all the happenings on Raw a mere 6 days before Vengeance! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

For our new episode this week, Andrew and Ross have decided to look back over the week that was in pro wrestling and talk all about it! So that means a little bit of Money in the Bank chat, some NXT discussion, and then our heroes step outside of their norm and talk all about All Elite Wrestling! Plus...Ross actually did. He watched AEW Dynamite. And he tells us exactly what he thought. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

A lot can happen in 24 hours. In front of a rabid crowd in Fort Worth, WWE put on a memorable Money in the Bank PPV, where briefcases got new owners and World championships were decided. And then 24 hours, bizarre booking decisions and a controversial return highlighted the less favourable side of WWE. Join Andrew and Ally as they talk all about it... Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

*THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE SMACKDOWN AND THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE EIGHTH PARTICIPANT IN THE WOMEN'S MONEY IN THE BANK LADDER MATCH* After 17 long months (besides this year's WrestleMania), WWE have presented shows without fans, whether it be from the Performance Centre or the ThunderDome. But now...FANS ARE BACK! And they return for one of the more anticipated shows of the year, it's Money in the Bank! Join Andrew and Ally as they preview the card and predict what think will happen when Roman Reigns defends the Universal Title against Edge, Bobby Lashley defends his WWE Championship against Kofi Kingston, and so much more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's time to go back to our Hall of Fame for this new episode, so Join Andrew and Ross for the conclusion of our look at Randy Orton's career, including many more title wins and classic feuds. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

He hears voices in his head, and those voices all say success. Our latest inductee into the Ring the Bell Hall of Fame is a 14-time World champion, one of the most recognised names in the history of the business and still one of the top wrestlers active today. Join Andrew and Ross for part one of our special look at the man who would become the Legend Killer, the Apex Predator, the Viper, it's the one and only Randy Orton. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's another new episode and another deep dive topic for our Hall of Fame, and where else could we go except this side of the pond? Join Andrew and Ross as they take a look at one of the greatest wrestlers to ever come out of the United Kingdom; he wrestled some of the best to ever do it and now he's responsible for finding the next generation. It's time to talk all about William Regal. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

*THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT ROMAN REIGNS VS REY MYSTERIO WOULD TAKE PLACE ON SMACKDOWN INSTEAD, AND THE ADDITIONAL MATCHES ANNOUNCED ON SMACKDOWN* Another week, and it's another major show from WWE as it's time to enter Satan's Playground, the most demonic structure in WWE history, it's Hell in a Cell! Join Andrew and Ally as they preview tomorrow night's action, as Bobby Lashley steps inside the Cell to defend his championship, while Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair face strong opposition for their Women's titles, and more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's TakeOver time once again for NXT, so let Andrew and Ally come In Your House to talk all about last night's event, including; Karrion Kross vs Adam Cole vs Johnny Gargano vs Pete Dunne vs Kyle O'Reilly in a Fatal Five Way match for the NXT Title Bronson Reed & MSK vs Legado Del Fantasma for the North American and Tag-Team Titles in a Winnners Take All six-man tag-team match Raquel Gonzalez vs Ember Moon for the NXT Women's Title Cameron Grimes vs LA Knight in a Ladder match for the Million Dollar Title Mercedes Martinez vs Xia Li Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's time to go In Your House once again as NXT present their latest TakeOver event, and as always there is plenty to talk about so Andrew and Ally are here to preview tomorrow's night show, including; Karrion Kross defending the NXT Championship in a Fatal Five Way The North American and Tag-Team Championships on the line in a Winner Take All match The return of the Million Dollar Championship And so much more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

On June 28 2013, the ever-growing world of wrestling podcasts got a new entrant. And nearly 8 years on our main Ring the Bell show hits episode 200! And on this very special celebratory episode, Andrew and Ross are going to have a good ol' chat about the going-ons in the world of wrestling, including; This week's round of WWE releases and what those superstars might do next AEW and the Forbidden Door WWE's return to the road And so much more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

Let us take you back to April 2019, hours before WrestleMania 35 was due to begin, and Ed Price had something very special in store... Join Ed as he returns with a magical trip for Andrew, Chris, Martin and Sam to go on through the booking mind of one Vince Russo. Enjoy every minute. And if you want to play along yourself, you can do so by clicking right here. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

With our epic Shawn Michaels deep dive behind us, we move on to a new focus and our first female deep dive subject. A veteran of the squared circle, a former champion who has worked with some of the biggest names in wrestling history and is a newly-inducted WWE Hall of Famer. Join Andrew and Ross as they take a look at the career of the one and only Molly Holly. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

Are you ready for the backlash from WrestleMania? Well you better be, because its time for...WrestleMania Backlash! Confusing name aside, WWE put on a hell of a show last night (with one glaring exception) so let Andrew and Martin break down and review what happened, including; Roman Reigns defending the WWE Universal Championship against Cesaro Bobby Lashley vs Drew McIntyre vs Braun Strowman in a triple threat match for the WWE Championship Rhea Ripley defending the Raw Women's Championship against Asuka and Charlotte Flair in a triple threat match And much more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

WrestleMania has been and gone, but the repercussions from the biggest show of them all are still being felt, and now its time for it all to come to a head...it's WrestleMania Backlash! Questionable name aside, it's looking like an action-packed card so let Andrew and Ally guide you through what we will be seeing, including; Roman Reigns vs Cesaro for the WWE Universal Championship Bobby Lashley vs Drew McIntyre vs Braun Strowman in a triple threat match for the WWE Championship Rhea Ripley vs Asuka vs Charlotte Flair in a triple threat match for the Raw Womens Championship And more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

In the final part of our massive four-part look at the career of the one and only Shawn Michaels, Andrew and Ross take a look at the classic battles with Chris Jericho, Ric Flair and The Undertaker, his famous retirement...and THAT night in Saudi Arabia. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's time once again to check into the Heartbreak Hotel for another trip back in the career of Shawn Michaels. After a BUSY 1997, Michaels' career and the whole wrestling world changes with one backdrop onto a casket. Join Andrew and Ross as they talk retirement, return and rebirth. All in a day's work for the Heartbreak Kid... Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's part 2, and it's the year so big it needed its own episode. Shawn Michaels didn't just invite controversy in 1997, he welcomed it and made it a lovely cup of tea...Andrew and Ross are back to tackle what is still the most tumultuous year in wrestling history. From 'losing his smile' to inciting issues over Sunny days all the way to screwing over a national hero, Shawn Michaels was the name on everyone's lips in '97 and we're here to talk about it. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

One year on from WWE's 20-strong talent bloodletting, April 15 has come around again and 2021 sees more talent releases. Join Andrew and Ally as they go through who has received that unfortunate phone call, where they go from here and much more. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

With WrestleMania 37 in the books and a whole host of storylines to continue with, WWE return to the Thunderdome for an episode of Raw that takes the positivity and anticipation coming out of Mania, and crushes it to smithereens with a dreadful show that was so bad, it compelled Andrew and Ally to get on the mics and break it down. Spoiler alert; we are not fans of this episode. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's finally here, the biggest show of the year, the Grandaddy of 'em All, it's WrestleMania! Join Andrew, Ally and Martin as they break down and review both nights of a wet, windy and eventful WrestleMania 37, including; Roman Reigns vs Edge vs Daniel Bryan for the Universal Championship Bobby Lashley vs Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship Sasha Banks vs Bianca Belair for the Smackdown Women's Championship Asuka vs Rhea Ripley for the Raw Women's Championship Cesaro vs Seth Rollins And so much more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

After a hard-hitting night one of TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, the black and gold crew are back for a history-making second night of action and once again Andrew and Martin are here to talk you through everything that went down, including; Finn Balor vs Karrion Kross for the NXT Championship Kyle O'Reilly vs Adam Cole in an Unsanctioned Match Johnny Gargano vs Bronson Reed for the NXT North American Championship And much more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

Yes, it's another new episode and this time we're throwing the spotlight on NXT UK! Taking its own place in WrestleMania week, Prelude sees three hard-hitting matches, and once again Andrew and Martin are here to take a look at them. We have; WALTER vs Rampage Brown for the NXT UK Championship Tyler Bate vs Noam Dar to determine the number one contender for the Heritage Cup Meiko Satomura and Emilia McKenzie vs Kay Lee Ray and Isla Dawn Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's time for the yellow and black brand to take the spotlight on the Road to WrestleMania as we go to the Capitol Wrestling Center for an action packed night 1 of TakeOver: Stand & Deliver! Join Andrew and Martin as they take a look at what went down, including; Io Shirai vs Raquel Gonzalez for the NXT Women's Championship WALTER vs Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT United Kingdom Championship MSK vs Grizzled Young Veterans vs Legado Del Fantasma for the vacant NXT Tag-team Championships And more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

After weeks and weeks of being on the Road to WrestleMania and getting ever closer and closer, we are now within touching distance of the Grandaddy of 'em All, because we are now 4 days away from WrestleMania! Join Andrew and Martin (and a late entrant) as they run down the current card for Mania - plus this Friday's WrestleMania Smackdown - and let us know what they think is going happen on both nights at the Raymond James. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

With CM Punk's exit still fresh in the minds of WWE fans in early 2014, and Batista's return not delivering the excitement it was supposed to, a new hero was needed to overcome the Authority and bring joy to the fans once again. Step forward Daniel Bryan. Join Andrew and Ross as they go back to WrestleMania 30 and watch Bryan's crowning moment in front of a sold-out crowd wanting, needing, begging for a hero they could say "Yes, yes yes!" to. In 3, 2, 1... Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

2 days, 2 Flashbacks, 2 trips to WrestleMania XII. And now it's the big one. Bret Hart. Shawn Michaels. Iron Man match for the WWF Championship. After years of Ross hounding Andrew to watch this, he finally relented and now our heroes are sitting down with the WWE Network to watch every single minute. You know how this one goes, so enough talking, it's time to hit play one and watch along with one of the most divisive matches in WWE history. In 3, 2, 1... Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

As we close in on WrestleMania, we're still feeling nostalgic here at Ring the Bell, so let's go back again a few years ago for a 2-part Flashback! Join Andrew and Ross as they sit down with the WWE Network and watch WrestleMania XII on the show's 25th anniversary. Among other things, we're going to see; The Undertaker vs Diesel Ultimate Warrior vs Hunter Hearst Helsmley Savio Vega vs Stone Cold Steve Austin. And yes, we're missing the Iron Man match. But never fear, because that one is coming tomorrow... In 3, 2, 1... Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

Hulk Hogan. Vince McMahon. WrestleMania. Three entities that go hand in hand. And Safeco Field in Seattle is the chosen location for those three entities to come together for a battle 20 years in the making...at the 19th WrestleMania... But if you can ignore the confusing math, join Andrew and Martin as they fire up the WWE Network and watch 2 of the biggest names in wrestling history battle for the first time ever. And you won't believe who else shows up... Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

There is nothing stopping us now, we have no more roadblocks on our path, we are now firmly on the Road to WrestleMania! And that's because Fastlane is in the books and we have something else to talk about! Join Andrew and Ally as they take a look at; Roman Reigns vs Daniel Bryan for the Universal Championship Drew McIntyre vs Sheamus A championship-targeting debut the next night on Raw What we're going to see at the 2-night WrestleMania And much more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

68,000 rabid fans in Toronto. The culmination of a championship chase. Two eras colliding. A shampoo commercial that everybody wants... How was WrestleMania X8 this bad?? Join Andrew and Ross (and a surprise third man) as they take a look at 2002's edition of the grandaddy of 'em all, including; Chris Jericho vs Triple H for the Undisputed championship The Rock vs Hulk Hogan Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Scott Hall And more. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's 3:16 Day, and here at Ring the Bell we thought we would do our bit to celebrate this momentous occasion by bringing you a Flashback episode featuring one of the biggest matches in the career of Stone Cold Steve Austin! Originally released in December 2018, RtB Commentary goes back to April 2001 in Houston, Texas for the point many consider the end of the Attitude Era, where everything changed forever and Stone Cold sided with Satan himself...it's Austin vs The Rock from WrestleMania X7! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

Where it all begins...again. We are firmly on the road to WrestleMania, so we thought we'd go back to 2004 and one of the biggest WrestleMania events of all time, it's WrestleMania 20! Join Andrew and Martin as they dip their toes into a packed-out Madison Square Garden for a rundown of what happened at the Grandaddy of 'em all. It's Goldberg vs Brock, Eddie vs Angle, Undertaker vs Kane, Triple H vs Shawn Michaels vs Chris Benoit, and so much more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

He's the Heartbreak Kid. The Showstopper. Mr WrestleMania. He is all of those things, and now he is also the focus of our latest deep dive and our biggest podcast topic yet. Join Andrew and Ross for part one of our look at the incredible and often-controversial career of the one and only Shawn Michaels. In this episode, we chart his early days through the territories and into the WWF where, after a few bumps he rose up the card to achieve his boyhood dream and capture the WWF Championship. Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

After a triumphant debut/return 2 weeks ago, Watchalong is back and we're going to Paradise, Nevada for the 20th anniversary of WWF No Way Out 2001, and what an episode we have for you. Join Andrew and Martin as they couldn't decide between Kurt Angle vs The Rock for the WWF Championship, or Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Triple H in a 3 Stages of Hell match...so they watched them both! Get that time code, and in 3, 2, 1.... Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

It's finally here, the biggest rematch in the history of our sport, a final battle between Sting and Hulk Hogan for the vacant WCW World Heavyweight championship at SuperBrawl VIII! But that isn't all, because we have an epic battle for the United States title, and TWO TV Title matches. Join Andrew and Ross as they go through all of that and so much more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

Another WWE PPV is in the books as the Road to WrestleMania takes its latest stop inside the Elimination Chamber! Join Andrew and Martin as they take a look at an event which saw; 2 Elimination Chamber matches with everything on the line A Tribal Chief waiting for his prey A Money in the Bank holder waiting for an opportunity 2 challengers for the United States championship And more! Thank you for listening, if you've enjoyed this show please subscribe to us and leave a rating and a review if you feel we have earned it. And while you're at it, why don't you go ahead and 'like' us on Facebook and 'follow' us on Twitter and Instagram? And as you're all lovely people, can we ask one more favour and request that you recommend us to your friends? You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.