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Keithie & Justin wish you a Shitty Holiday season with their interesting comments nonetheless. The NWO 2002 run in the WWF/WWE was a complete and total failure. - Keithie The WWF Winged Eagle and by extension, the Big Eagle title was more prestigious than the NWA/JCP/WCW Big Gold Belt. - Justin

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 12/22-12/26, as well as AEW's Worlds End. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in December 2021*** On episode 31 of NWA Crock and Roll: A Crockett Christmas, the 3-man team of Shawn, the returning Dr. G and Scott discuss 7 matches from 1983-87 that took place in World Class and the AWA on Christmas Night shows involving Crockett era wrestlers. Flair, Wahoo (wonder why Calum is missing?), Billy Graham, Baron Von Raschke & Midnight Express in matches against Kerry and David Von Erich, Rick Martel, Adrian Adonis, “Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal and the Fantastics! Happy Holidays from the Crock and Roll crew!

Its Episode 38 of Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW and have we already seen the death of the New Blood? Its the go home Thunder before Slamboree and all matches are New York Rules? What does that mean? We will find out together! Then we end the show with a crazy Battle Royal!

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Sugar Mill (??) for this episode of Linking Up Luchas! Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground. On this installment, he is joined by Jacob Williams, Shawn Kidd,  and Jennifer Smith as they take a slight detour and live watch the iMPACT Wrestling vs Lucha Underground show from April of 2018! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground and Merry Christmas!

On this special playback episode of Territorial from December 2024, Shawn kicks things off with an updated introduction with an announcement before diving into a combined presentation of Episodes 26 and 27, featuring the first two chapters of this iconic feud. Territorial will return with all-new episodes in January, picking up right where this story leaves off and delivering the long-awaited conclusion. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the opening two parts of one of the greatest storylines in Memphis wrestling history—and be sure to come back in January for the conclusion as we kick off new episodes!

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 12/15-12/20. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in November 2021***   On episode 29 of NWA Crock and Roll, once again it's a 3-man team as they kick off February '86 discussing Superstars on the Superstation from 2/7/86. Topics include Magnum TA hosting the show with an interesting co-host, a hot tag title opener, announcement of first Jim Crockett Memorial Cup, a disappointing Warriors/Russians tag, Dusty and Willie Nelson being best friends, a long Dusty/Tully National Title match and close with a Flair/Garvin World Title Banger!

A few days ago, we lost Gil Gerard—forever Buck Rogers in the 25th Century to a generation of kids who grew up in the late 70's believing the future was sleek ships, sharp one-liners, and heroes who always found a way...oh yeah and some absolutely beautiful woman. For Shawn, Buck Rogers wasn't just a show. It was a piece of his childhood. It was imagination, escapism, and optimism wrapped into a weekly ritual. Years later, that love became something more when Shawn and Shiff took it live on The Place to Be Pop Feed back in 2021–2022 when Battlestar in the 25th Century Podcast began. What started as Battlestar Galactica and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century watch-alongs turned into a journey—one where Shawn got to share the shows that shaped him with someone who had never experienced them. The goal was simple: pass along the joy, the absurdity, the heart, and the fun of the sci-fi that made Shawn who he was. And then came what would become the final episode of the pod. A one-off. A curveball. A deep dive into Gil Gerard's personal journey, including his decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery. It is still talked about in Backbone circles as the first and only podcast that truly broke Shiff. Laughter, disbelief, humanity—it had all of it. And fittingly, it centered on the man who meant so much to us in the first place. Gil Gerard wasn't just a TV hero. He was human. Complicated. Honest. And willing to share his story in a way that connected with people far beyond the world of New Chicago. So this is a tribute—to Gil Gerard. To Buck Rogers. To childhood wonder. To shared fandom. And to the unexpected moments that stay with us long after the microphones are turned off. Rest easy, Buck. The future you helped us dream about is still flying.    ***Original Write Up of the Pod from March 12, 2022*** On “very special” Episode 26 of Battlestar in the 25th Century, Shawn and Scott pause on a regular episode watch and go down the You Tube rabbit hole to watch Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard in “Gil Gerard Action Hero Makeover Video Mini-Gastric Bypass”. Gil, now at 350 pounds shares his journey to Gastric Bypass surgery taking on a larger fight than the Draconians, his health! Guest stars galore, including Bill Clinton and some Buck Rogers favorites!

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by TNA expert Matt Souza. In this episode, they live watch the 11/22/07 episode of Impact.

On this holiday edition of YouTube Roulette, join Santa Shiff, Jake, Matt, and Logan as they live watch WrestleFest 94! Listen as they watch Randy Savage vs Rick Martel, The Steiners vs The Harts, Bret Hart vs Diesel, and more! How many lumps of coal are handed out during this episode? Who is JC Chavez? Is the outro to this podcast the most flawless outro in podcast history? All this and more on YouTube Roulette!

Now I have another reason to hate Christmas. In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life.  Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie. Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND. This episode, Logan, Keithie & Tim ring in the holiday season with the 1984 Christmas Classic (?), Gremlins. The incomparable Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Frances Lee McCain and cameos from Judge Reinhold, Corey Feldman and an amazing Polly Holliday star in this blockbuster about little green things and one really cute Mogwai. Is this a Christmas movie just because there is a Christmas tree and Christmas Carolers? We think so. So please, if your air conditioner goes on the fritz or your washing machine blows up or your video recorder conks out; before you call the repairman, turn on all the lights, check all the closets and cupboards, look under all the beds, 'cause you never can tell --there just might be a Logan Crosland in your house.

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 12/8-12/13, as well as Saturday Night's Main Event. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

*** Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in November 2021*** On episode 28 of NWA Crock and Roll, January 86 Part 2, the episode opens with a special announcement on a new partnership, then jumps right in! Topics include a disaster in the making substitute joining the Russians, the continuation of the Arn/Tully/Dusty/Baby Doll saga, a fantastic Flair/Garvin segment, an Ivan/Magnum match with a hot ending, a fun tag match involving one of the first instances of Tully and Arn teaming and ends with monthly awards!

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas! Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground. On this installment, he is joined by Jacob Williams as continue season 4 by discussing the episodes from 8/8/2018 & 8/15/2018! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born. Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions. Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. In the finale of a two-part reunion Keithie is joined by Sting's number 1 fan, Scott Shifflett. Clash of the Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89 live from the Carolina Coliseum in  Columbia, South Carolina on what was forever known to be Ric Flair Day in the The Palmetto State. The Road Warriors vs The Samoan Swat Team The Cuban Assassin vs the "debuting" Z-Man Tom Zenk Sid Vicious (Our Lord & Savior) vs Ranger Ross NWA World Tag Team Champions The Fabulous Freebirds vs The Steiner Brothers (with Robin Green & Missy Hyatt Brian Pillman vs Norman the Lunatic Steve Williams vs Mike Rotunda NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs "Wildfire" Tommy Rich NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair & Sting vs NWA Worlds Television Champion The Great Muta & "Dirty" Dick Slater All this and Gordon Solie on Fall Brawl '89!

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka celebrate their 100th episode! They discuss some feedback on the pod to date and also switch it up a bit and give some of their wrestling favorites. Enjoy!

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 12/1-12/6, as well as Turning Point & Deadline. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in October 2021*** On episode 27 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys are down a member, who is “on assignment”, but welcome a new official Horsemen, Scott Shifflett to discuss January 86 part 1! Topics include an interesting episode of Mid Atlantic TV, a nuclear break up of Tully and Baby Doll that leads to some of the best promos we have ever discussed, 3 new champions crowned, a title in danger of being vacated due to an injury of a Horsemen, a fantastic PWI segment featuring Magnum TA and an awkward Ron Garvin, a bad few weeks for Krusher Krushchev, Midnight Express/Rock n Roll Express heating up, Flair vs. Bockwinkel and more!

With Shawn still out on assignment, Keithie calls in a favor and brings down another friend of his to the muck, Justin Davenport. Ken Shamrock was criminally underused in the WWF - Justin Vince should have taken the title off of Shawn and put it on Vader after the Curtain Call. - Keithie

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by TNA expert Matt Souza. In this episode, they live watch the 11/15/07 episode of Impact.

Join Keith and Shawn from a classic episode of Territorial that used to air on the Backbone Network to live watch Ron Garvin's win over Ric Flair for the NWA World Title! Prior to the live watch Shawn provides the history of the feud and the set up that involved Garvin's brother, Jimmy, his wife Precious, the infamous Dream Date where we had the return of Miss Atlanta Lively and so much more! Hands of Z proper will return in January, so hope you enjoy this special episode of Hands of Z!

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 11/24-11/28, as well as Full Gear & Survivor Series. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

***Originally aired on Place to be Nation in October 2021*** On episode 26 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys are joined by guest Jacob Williams to discuss December 85 pt. 2. Topics include 12/28/85 with a Saturday Night show that brings big time main events in Garvin/Flair for World Title & Ole/Magnum TA for the US Title, while World Wide on same day has Magnum, Dusty, Manny Fernandez vs. Flair & the Andersons. They then discuss the 12/29/85 AWA Night of Champions 2 from the Meadowlands with Dusty/Flair, TA/Tully and Warriors vs. the Russians and close out with December awards and announce a new permanent Horseman member starting on January 86 show!

Its the final nitro before Slamboree! Vince Russo now has Liz on a chain and keeps propositioning her. How many free throws does the perfect one Shawn Staisak make with his horrible form? Vampiro and Sting have a graveyard match a week before a normal singles match. Will the red liquid get anyone else this week? 

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas! Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground. On this installment, he is joined by Jacob Williams as continue season 4 by discussing the episodes from 7/25/2018 & 8/1/2018! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

Tim Capel is welcomed back to the ceramic throne to banter with Keithie and provide some definite takes. "The future of the Survivor Series" - Keithie "Was Starrcade 97 really that bad?" - Tim

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 11/17-11/21. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

Buongiorno! The Backbone FOOD Network brings you the meals and stories from the 2025 Your Pasta Sucks: A "Cookbook" by Matteo Lane This episode, Chef Keithie goes over to the other side and connects with his roots with some good I-TAL-IAN food. We vist Nonna's kitchen with some Polenta and Cotoletta with a nice sauce on the side. Shout out to Keithie's boy Jeremy for the book. Mangiare la mia famiglia

***Originally Aired on Place to Be Nation in September 2021*** On episode 25 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys, after 6 long months, are back to the timeline with December 85 part 1, covering 12/7-12/21. Topics and discussions include a somber Tully, how is Tommy Young multiple time ref of the year, $33,000 fur coats, Russians/Warriors heating up, R & R Express next challengers, an all-star six-man, a Mid-Atlantic Title match, Anderson wanting the TV title , JJ feeling disrespected, Flair feeling himself while Ron Garvin steps up to challenge him in wrestling, not love making & much more!

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, and they are joined by special guest Keith Langston. In this episode, they live watch Genesis 2007.

On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Jake, Logan, and Matt as they watch Steiners vs Wrath & Mortis from Saturday Night in 1997, Necro Butcher vs Samoa Joe bloodbath, Giant Baba vs Abdullah the Butch (2 out of 3 Falls!!!), and wrap up with Lanny Poffo vs Koko B Ware.......from 2010!    Come for the spinning of the wheel & stay for the debauchery! Also come to hear our very special nicknames given to us from the one and only Scott Shifflett.

I am removing the superfluous buns. In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life.  Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie. Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND. This episode, Logan, Keithie & Tim (who shows up on "Tim Time") honor the late great Diane Keaton this month with Logan's personal pick; Father of the Bride Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kiernan Culkin (before all the awards) & Martin Short join the debuting Kimberly Williams-Paisley (who was not getting to married to Brad in this movie) for a horror movie of Steve Martin's kind, spending his money. The boys discuss the neighborhoods of Los Angeles, movies of the writer/director combo here and other things that go along the way.  When it comes to cakes, weddings & swans; "Velcome to the nineties, Mr. Bonk!"

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 11/10-11/15, as well as TNA's Turning Point. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

In Episode 36 of the podcast, Scott and Logan finally get to the Thunder that will live in infamy. That's right its the most infamous episode of Thunder ever, David Arquette wins the title! In this much maligned Thunder, there is a great Ric Flair promo that is forgotten about. Russo is going to Russo, so buckle up and lets navigate this episode together.

*** Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in September 2021*** On episode 24 of NWA Crock and Roll, the boys are once again joined by Scott Shifflett for the final part of the “Unwatched” series of matches they missed from April-November 85. Topics include one of the best 6-man all-star tag matches you will see from Memphis, a great Warriors/Freebirds tag from the Meadowlands, Wahoo's continued downside against a big future star and a sneak peak of December '85 happenings with 3 matches in Puerto Rico. One, brutal for the wrong reasons, Nikita Koloff match & 2 Starrcade 85 rematches of which one is a tragic waste of 4 minutes with the US title on the line and one a fun World Title match! December 85 & our timeline watch returns next episode after 6 long months! So, join us for this final stop!  

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka discuss the fallout of King of the Ring 1995.  They talk the elevation of Henry Godwin, Mable's push, Skip's position in the company and more Mantaur. Enjoy!

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple(???) for this episode of Linking Up Luchas! Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground. On this installment, he is joined by Scott Shifflett & Jacob Williams as they continue season 4 by discussing the episodes 7/11/18 & 7/18/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born. Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions. Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. In the first of a two-part reunion Keithie is joined by Sting's number 1 fan, Scott Shifflett. Clash of the Champions VII: Guts and Glory live from the Fort Bragg Arena in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Flag Day and also the big birthday for the United States Army. NWA Tag Team Title Tournament Semi-Final: The Dynamic Dudes vs The Fabulous Freebirds Ranger Ross vs The Terrorist The Ding Dongs vs Cougar Jay and George South NWA Tag Team Title Tournament Semi-Final: The Midnight Express vs The Samoan Swat Team Terry Gordy vs. Steve Williams Mike Justice vs Norman the Lunatic The Steiner Brothers vs The Varsity Club NWA World Television Champion Sting vs "Wild" Bill Irwin NWA Tag Team Title Tournament Finals: The Fabulous Freebirds vs The Midnight Express Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs Terry Funk All the action, plus some fun discussion and wait for the special shout-out at the very end. "TEN HUT"

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 11/3-11/8. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

***Originally Aired August 2021 on Place to Be Nation*** On episode 23 of NWA Crock 'n' Roll the boys are once again joined by Scott Shiflett for part 3 of the 4-part “Unwatched” series of matches they missed from April-November 85. Topics include 3 Road Warriors matches with varying opinions, including a shocking result against a team most did not understand, Portland bringing the goods again, while Puerto Rico does not, Shawns anger at Japan match bias, a fantastic TA/Flair match, weird “We are the World” ring entrance, a bloody Abdullah/Colon match with strong...ear work (???) and more!

With Shawn on an extended hiatus to cure his verbal diarrhea, Keithie brings in Tim Capel to provide some new flow. WCW has a better track record of showcasing mid-card stars than the Fed. - Tim Owen Hart was really "The Best There Is, The Best There Was & The Best There Ever Will Be" - Keithie

On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake, Shawn, and Matt as they live watch Genesis 2005! Listen to the crew discuss Elimination X, Abyss vs Sabu, Christian Cage's TNA debut, Jeff Jarrett and America's Most Wanted vs Rhyno and Team 3D and more!

While Hands of Z is on extended hiatus, the Backbone is proud to bring you a classic episode.  This episode's matches: Larry battles Barry Windham for the prestigious Western States Heritage title from a November 1987 episode of UWF television Garvin takes on Haku from a June 11th, 1989 episode of Prime Time Wrestling

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 10/27-11/1, as well as WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp

**Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Feed in August 2021** On episode 22 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys are once again joined by guest Scott Shiflett for part 2 of the 4-part “Unwatched” series of matches they missed from April-November 85. On tap in this educational episode; discussion about the loss of Bobby Eaton, 3 story driven Flair title matches from Houston over a 6-week period, a shocking match rating from Calum, perplexing discoveries on Chris Markoff (who?), Road Warriors vs Dollar Tree Koloffs, a fantastic Dusty/Arn TV Title match and the potential resolution to the mystery of why Jimmy Valiant is over as he faces Tully Blanchard.

Its Episode 35! Scott and Logan go over a jam packed episode of Nitro! We finally find out who Bret Hart hit with the chair. The World Title changes hands in an cage match that inexplicably has a crowd brawl. And we have a first "blood" or red liquid match. Come join us on another zany ride of 2000 WCW. 

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple(???) for this episode of Linking Up Luchas! Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground. On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith, Scott Shifflett & Jacob Williams as they continue season 4 by discussing the episodes 6/27/2018 & 7/4/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

On a "Very Special" Episode of The Shit Take, coming off of recent trends where WWE and AEW are scheduling same day shows, Keith and Shawn pivot on normal direction of the show and discuss the great divide amongst wrestling fans on social media and in general when it comes to perception and opinions on current day wrestling. 

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka discuss the fallout from King of the Ring 1995.  The boys talk Vince's love of Shawn, the debut of Dr. Yankem, the quick build to In Your House 2 and Double J's big break which, if you know tradition, will always fall apart. Enjoy!