"Taking It To The Matts"

If you missed our Season 2 Summer of 1993 Trilogy, what are you waiting for!? Go listen to all 3 Episodes! :) If you have listened to the Trilogy, and can't help but want more, this is the episode for you! What if the IN YOUR HOUSE pay-per-views started in the Summer of 1993? How could the story have evolved, after Hogan won the world title for a 5th time at Wrestlemania 9? In our eyes, this time could have been used to grow the character and storyline of WWF's upcoming Superstar: Lex Luger. How could the WWF enhance the scenario that they found himself in, by adding a 2-hour special In Your House event in the middle of everything? Would Luger still take the reigns as Mister USA? Join the Matt's as we do what we do!

No Deep Dive this time! Instead, join the Matt's as we give you another "commuter special" shorter episode, where we explore Superstars of the past that never received a title run. Who was a well-established Superstar from the Golden Era that surprisingly never had a championship around their waist? Who comes to YOUR mind? Were they deserving? How could it have happened? This is our first of hopefully many casts where we challenge each other to Book a Title Run for one of our faves, by RE-Booking some events of the past. This is what we LOVE, and we hope you enjoy!

We invite you to join us, for this long-awaited episode. The professional wrestling career of Scott Hall was memorable to say the least. From humble beginnings in WCW, to the WWE pushing him to super-stardom, Razor Ramon will be a name that goes down in the history books as one of the greatest wrestlers ever. In this career retrospective, we focus on all things "good" that "The Bad Guy" brought to the world of sports entertainment. While we understand that his life outside the squared circle was rough to say the least, that is not our focus. So please enjoy this podcast, as we celebrate a career lived on the Razor's Edge!

1993 was nearing an end. Hulk Hogan was gone. Business was down. Attendance was struggling. Jerry Lawler was in legal trouble. The Steroid trial date was official. How could Vince McMahon overcome all of this downturn? How about bringing back the Thanksgiving Eve tradition?! The 4-on-4 Elimination tag-match Pay-Per-View was set to be the Feel-Good event of the year! But did it live to expectations? Did the outside events of the time overshadow and negatively effect what would happen in the ring? Did the fans get what they wanted? Did it all makes sense? The Matt's are here to review, resolve, and rebook it all!

It took us a long time to get here... but the Matt's are FINALLY diving into what was The Nature Boy Ric Flair's first WWF run, in 1991! Flair entered the World Wrestling Federation just as a major shift started to occur. The "Real World's Champion" made an impact with a new audience right away, that was ready to something different. But were the plans for Flair not what was hoped for? Did they change? Did things culminate too quickly for the 16-time World Champ? Find out, and take a listen, and we explore Ric Flair's iconic entrance, into a different world of sports entertainment!

The Matt's are back, and it's the Episode you've been waiting for! It's all about The ULTIMATE WARRIOR! BUT... it may not be the career retrospective you might expect. Take a listen, and leave us feedback, as we discuss the "parts unknown" time period of the Ultimate Warrior's career, where it all fell apart. Did the Warrior really achieve victory at Wrestlemania 7? We believe that the WWF could have added so much more to the Legend of the Warrior, and we are out to prove it!

It's the Season 3 Opener of TAKING IT TO THE MATTS! And we went ALL IN for this one. IT'S WRESTLEMANIA 7! And it's quite possibly the deepest dive that we've ever done! A true change in the business was taking place, and only the genius's behind the scenes knew about it. Take this journey with us, as we explore one of the largest Wrestlemania cards in history, and listen as we unpack the story behind the venue, the double-main event, each of the other 13 matches, the world conflict that was going on, and what is all meant! Thank you so much for your support!

In the 1980's and 90's, Hulkamania truly ran wild, and that's what the Matts do in this Season 2 Finale! We take an Immortal Dive into the professional career Hulk Hogan - what made the Red and Yellow so iconic and popular? How did it last for so long? Did Hogan always have the best interest of the business in mind? Is the Hulkster on YOUR Pro Wrestling Mount Rushmore? Thank you all for listening to our 2nd Season of Taking It To The Matts, and please let us know what you think - about Hogan, and about our podcast - on Instagram! #taking_it_to_the_matts

If you enjoyed our previous 6-pack of questions episode, then you will love this Fatal 4-Way! Join the Matt's, as each of us pose a couple of questions, reflecting on topics like: what held incredible workers back, Superstars reaching their potential, the KLIQ, and how Vince McMahon has sustained it all! It's 4-Down Territory! We're going for the End Zone - and we may even squeeze in some NFL to get there! ENJOY!

From Lord Alfred Hayes, to the Immortal Hulk Hogan, we've got a random 6-pack of topics, questions, answers, and discussion for your ride to or from the office! 30 minutes! Quick-hitters! ENJOY!

You guessed it: THE REBOOKING! But can you guess the matches? Have you listened to our previous rebookings of Wrestlemania 9 and King of the Ring? Listen to where we thought the direction should have gone, and let us know what YOU think on social media! Follow/Like/Share at taking_it_to_the_matts on Instagram! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

The Final Stop on our 1993 Triology, takes us to the Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan, for Summerslam! Just when you thought the WWF was headed in one direction, they turned the tables once again, by anointing Lex Luger as the man who could do the impossible! On board the USS Intrepid, "The Narcissist" character was forgotten, and the All-American was reborn, as Lex Luger bodyslammed the over 500-pound monster champion, Yokozuna! Could Luger ride the Lex Express 9000 miles across the country, all the way to Summerslam, and become the new World Champion? Did the WWF have their replacement for Hulkamania? Find out, as the Matt's break it all down!

And now... THE REBOOKING!

The 2nd episode in our 1993 Trilogy takes us to the first ever King Of The Ring Pay-Per-View! Once again, the WWF was attempting a big change, hoping to showcase their new talent roster, promote the athleticism of the product, and figure out just who would be their Superstars of the future. The King of the Ring was sure to promote those who deserved the chance to display their in-ring talents, and finally also help close the "early-90's" book on Hulkamania. Enjoy a detailed dive into the 1993 King of the Ring, as we dissect the event's highs and lows, and stay tuned for the REBOOKING Episode!

And now, the RE-BOOKING! Careers begin. Storylines optimized. Closure brought. A clearer path to the future!

The First Episode, in our 1993 Pay-Per-View Trilogy, takes us back to Caesar's Palace, and Wrestlemania 9! Things were supposed to be a-changing. The era of the super-heavyweights, mythical figures, and larger-than-life personalities, was being overcome with the true athletes and wrestlers. Or was it? Was the WWF not ready to give up on the golden era just yet? Was the audience still clamoring for the nostalgia of Hulkamania to keep running wild? I can tell you and the Matts were ready to embrace the change! But the Hope would be put on hold. Join us, as we discuss the Wrestlemania 9 Card, in it's entirety, and the countless rough endings, that weren't really endings at all.

Tag Team Wrestling! In this episode, we examine the overall scope of Tag Teams, back in the early 90's. Which Teams worked? Which didn't? Was it a promotion or demotion to be put into a tag team? Can the overall goal of a professional wrestler be "limited" to Tag Team Championships? Join our TEAM, as we take Tag Team Wrestling TO THE MATTS!

Wembley Stadium, in London England, was host to one of the most iconic Pay-Per-View events of the 1990's. We FINALLY get to review and reflect on this Classic Summerslam - and probably talk about some rebookings as well! Join us, as we go "across the pond" for this look-back!

What about WCW? Were you tuned in to World Championship Wrestling back in the Golden Era? Or did you exclusively watch WWF programming? In this episode, we examine what made the companies so different, and run through countless Professional Wrestlers who started their careers "down south", and got called "up north" to become official Superstars!

Madison Square, that is! In 1991, the Party to end the summer saw 3 titles change hands!... Somebody go to the Slammer!... And if that wasn't enough, a Double-Main-Event! In this episode, we discuss the possibilities of re-booking the ever-so-popular "Match Made In Hell". Should Hogan have defended his WWF Championship? If so, against who? Or should the handicap tag team match have taken place, with different participants? LISTEN, as we do what we do best!

A DEEP DIVE into the early WWF Singles career of Bret "The Hitman" Hart! This episode summarizes his run from 1992 to 1993, highlighting Bret's first WWF Championship reign, as well as discussing the upcoming "New Generation" of talent, that Bret already foresaw! Bret Hart just may have been, "The Best there is, The Best there was, and The Best there ever will be!" ENJOY THE LISTEN!

IT'S WRESTLEMANIA SEASON! And on this 1st Episode of SEASON #2, The Matt's dissect #Wrestlemania 8, from the Hoosier Dome! The First Ever Wrestlemania DOUBLE MAIN EVENT! Quite possibly Hulk Hogan's last match? 2 New Champions crowned! Join us for this classic "look-back"! Where would you rank this Wrestlemania, from the Glory Years?

The FINALE of our First Season! In Episode 9, the Matts have booked their Dream Cards of Matches! As long as the wrestler was created as a Hasbro Wrestling Figure, we were able to use them in our Scenarios. Enjoy this extended episode, as the Matts book, promote, and run through Pay-Per-View caliber matches that "Could Have Been", and let us know what YOUR Dream Matchups would have been! We Thank Everybody for taking the time to listen and hopefully enjoy all of Season 1, of TAKING IT TO THE MATTS! We look forward to Season 2 shortly!

The Final Part is our Series of Podcasts, covering each and every Hasbro Wrestling Figure from the early 1990's!

The Matt's were incredibly blessed to have grown up in the early 1990's, when the first WWF Hasbro Wrestling Action Figures were launched! These iconic toys became a staple of toy collectors everywhere, and in this SECOND of a 3-PART EPISODE, Join Us as we go through the names, the moves, the looks, and the nostalgia from this unbelievable collection of memories!

The Matt's were incredibly blessed to have grown up in the early 1990's, when the first WWF Hasbro Wrestling Action Figures were launched! These iconic toys became a staple of toy collectors everywhere, and in this First of a 3-PART EPISODE, Join Us as we go through the names, the moves, the looks, and the nostalgia from this unbelievable collection of memories!

Enjoy the EXTENDED VERSION of this classic episode! In Episode 2, it's all about the Phenom! Arguably one of the greatest careers in wrestling history, the Undertaker rose to Superstardom right away in the WWE! Or did he? Did he have what it took to battle the legends of the business right away? Or was his path on target for the character? We Discuss this, PLUS just how lucky we were, to have grown up in the golden era of entertainment!

Take a deep dive with the Matt's, as they explore the early years of the Royal Rumble, and what made it so special. Is the Royal Rumble the greatest wrestling match of all time? HELP US DECIDE!

In 1997, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels were at the forefront of a drastic change in the Pro Wrestling industry. Their real-life animosity played out on-screen for many weeks, culminating at their Survivor Series championship match in November. What really happened that night? How "real" was it? Who all was involved? To what degree to people know about it beforehand? Who were the real winners? PLEASE help us debate this topic by messaging us, leaving comments, and definitely SHARE this with your friends! Don't Miss This Discussion!

The Year was 1990. Hulk Hogan was headed to the Show of Shows once again, but the Ultimate Warrior was being primed for greatness! Or was he? Did he ever have a real chance to take the torch from the Hulkster, as the number 1 wrestler in the business? Would there have been a better way? Was it the Warrior's fault? Take a listen for an in-depth discussion!

YOU asked for it! Our autobiographical episode is here! Just who are the MATTS? What got them into professional wrestling? Just how far does this obsession go? We hope you enjoy listening, as we take a deep dive into our childhoods and what made the world of professional wrestling so special to both of us! *Hour 1: Matt C. *Hour 2: RA Matt.

The November Survivor Series pay-per-view event was always one of our favorites! The Thanksgiving Eve Tradition showcased our favorite Superstars, in 4-on-4 tag-team elimination-style matches. It was something different, and truly something special! But what happened in 1992? Did the changing of the business and the times dictate the need for turning the event into a mis-mash of meaningless match-ups? Or was there a way for the WWE/WWF to re-book the event, even with the last-minute roster changes? Join us, as we Re-imagine "What Could Have Been" the 1992 Survivor Series!

The Superstars of the 1990's had some amazing runs, as characters in the WWE. During their tenures, a lot of them made the switch, from Iconic "Good Guys", to the Evil Villains. Looking back at it all, please join the Matt's in revisiting those characters, as we debate which persona we liked better!

In Episode 2, it's all about the Phenom! Arguably one of the greatest careers in wrestling history, the Undertaker rose to Superstardom right away in the WWE! Or did he? Did he have what it took to battle the legends of the business right away? Or was his path correct for the character? We Discuss!