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**Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Wrestling Feed in February 2021** On Episode 11 of NWA Crock & Roll the boys are once again joined by guest Rory McNamara as they look at second half of November 85 to close out the journey to Starrcade! They discuss an iconic closing shot of 11/16/85 World Championship Wrestling, then jump into multiple 3 star plus matches and 1 average match including, Buddy Landell vs Manny Fernandez, 4 Ric Flair matches that include a banger 6 man with the Andersons, a fantastic angle and match for the title in Mid South vs. Ted Dibiase, another title defense against Koko Ware in Memphis and yet another title defense in Mid South against Jake Roberts with a shocking start. They close the show with a hot Road Warriors/Russians segment and big news on the vacant World TV title! A very match heavy episode with some awesome hidden gems as we look forward to next month where we cover all things Starrcade 85!

Hi everybody, this is Keithie Kasem and I want to welcome you to the BackBone Radio Network. Here you can enjoy sports & entertainment like never before. Catch some previews of our shows we offer here on the BackBone Wrestling Network. Our hosts & co-hosts do all they can to entertain and inform, so stay a while, listen in and enjoy. 

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by special guest Lewis Maynard. In this episode, they live watch Bound For Glory 2007. Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

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. Keithie brings in the true "Backbone" of the BWN, Logjam Crossland as we work our way through a two and a half hour commercial for Chi-Town Rumble, I mean Clash of the Champions V: St. Valentine's Massacre live from the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The Russian Assassins with Paul Jones vs The Midnight Express with Jim Cornette Steve (not Scott) Casey vs Butch Reed Lex Luger vs The Blackmailer The Varsity Club (Mike Rotunda and Steve Williams) vs The Fantastics for the NWA United States Tag Team Championship Ricky Steamboat vs Bob Bradley Rip Morgan vs Rick Steiner NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Champions The Road Warriors and Genichiro Tenryu vs Sting, The Junkyard Dog and Michael P.S. Hayes Or so we thought as Tommy Young goes full on Tommy Young and we end up with a total farce. Check it out.

In Episode 26, Keith and Shawnn bring two fresh takes that question long-standing assumptions in the world of pro wrestling. One revisits a bold exit from the 1980s, the other reimagines what it means to win the Royal Rumble. Both takes are sure to spark conversation. Shit-Take #1 (Shawn): "Tom Zenk did the right thing by walking out on Vince McMahon in 1987." Shawn argues that Tom Zenk's decision to leave the WWF during a promising run as part of The Can-Am Connection wasn't a misstep — it was a principled stand. This take explores the importance of self-worth, business disagreements behind the scenes, and why Zenk's choice might have been more forward-thinking than most give him credit for.  Shit-Take #2 (Keith): "The Royal Rumble winner should be able to challenge for any title, not just the world title." Keith proposes expanding the stakes of the Royal Rumble. Instead of locking the winner into a world title match at WrestleMania, this take suggests giving them the freedom to challenge for any championship — whether it's the Intercontinental, U.S., or even tag team gold. The idea reframes the Rumble as a more open-ended path to WrestleMania.

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 8/4-8/9. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

**Originally Aired on Place to Be Nation Wrestling Feed in February 2021** On the landmark episode 10 of NWA Crock & Roll, Shawn, Dr. G and Calum are joined by first time guest, Rory McNamara (Special Relations, Seen Your Video, Wrestling 20 Years Ago podcasts) to discuss the first half of November 85! After a brief intro of Rory and his Crockett viewing history they open with the amazing storytelling of the build to Tully/TA “I Quit” match in 20 minutes worth of TV that has one of the best “real” angles ever and is the feud better than Dusty/Flair? Jim Crockett no selling President Bob Geigel mandates, Tully's continued trend of making fedoras look good, the “Soviet Union Ambassador of Destruction” Nikita Koloff, an atrocious Billy Graham/Abdullah match, several “uncomfortable” promos that would not hold up well in 2021, Starrcade 85 Update, complete with a Wahoo match announced much to Calum's chagrin, Dusty's “special” boot and return to the ring after injury, Arns continued claim to the now vacant TV Title, a trip to Mid South as Flair faces Butch Reed in a non title match with a shocking ending, why Sam Houston and Terry Taylor should stay away from microphones, the iconic first mention of the Four Horseman and close the show with the even more iconic greatest promo of all time... “Hard Times” as read by Calum Rhodes with a thought provoking breakdown by the newly tagged “Shakespeare of Special Relations” Rory McNamara. Starrcade 85 build continues and we are only halfway through the month! We aren't Tony & Conrad and don't pretend to be, but possibly our best episode to date!

ITS UNCENSORED!!!! Will the podcast be as uncensored as the 2000 PPV? Join Scott, Logan and guest Tim Capel as they go over Uncensored 2000.  The Wall continues his quest to destroy opponents, crowbar is destroyed. Will Scott Steiner be the worst insurance policy ever?  For some reason Hogan must pose, err main event brother. Also did we say that Crowbar is hurt? Its Uncensored!!!!

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 as they continue Season 3 by discussing the episodes from 8/30/17 & 9/6/17!  We dive into two very good street fights, a lot of good story for Ultima Lucha being built, great Dario moments, and much more!

In Episode 19, Hands of Z hits its defining moment. After months of searching, speculating, and digging through dusty archives, Shawn and Keith strike gold — twice. Thanks to the WWE Vault Network, the long-lost Omni bout between Ronnie Garvin and Larry Zbyszko for the National Television Title has finally surfaced. But that's not all. Shawn uncovers an additional match from his personal collection — giving us two high-stakes Garvin vs. Zbyszko encounters, back-to-back.  Match #1: Ronnie Garvin (c) vs. Larry Zbyszko 1983 – National TV Title Match Garvin defends the National Television Championship in a rarely seen gem that captures both men at their gritty best. Match #2: Ronnie Garvin vs. Larry Zbyszko 1984 – Tournament Bout An open-round tournament match with a shot at Ric Flair on the line. High intensity, raised stakes, and two veterans fighting for a date with destiny in Baltimore! This is the moment the series has been building toward. Two matches, real stakes, pure storytelling — and the clearest look yet at the physical, psychological chess match between Garvin and Zbyszko. This isn't just another episode — it's the Hands of Z holy grail.  

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 7/28-8/1, as well as WWE's SummerSlam. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

*Originally aired on the Place to Be Nation Wrestling Feed in January 2021* The journey through October 1985 continues as the crew — joined once again by guest Logan Crosland — takes a deep dive into a pivotal month in the NWA landscape. Episode Highlights: 1. International Flair  The crew kicks things off in Japan with a rare title vs. title showdown as NWA World Champion Ric Flair battles AWA Champion Rick Martel * Plus, an unexpected alliance as Flair & Martel team up to face Tsuruta and **Genichiro Tenryu in an action-packed tag encounter. 2. Studio Showdowns Back at the familiar TBS Studios, Arn Anderson lays claim to the TV Title, with the long-awaited return of his iconic fedora. * Arn then faces off with Wahoo McDaniel for the Southern Heavyweight Title, leading to Calum's shining moment — much to Shawn's dismay. 3. Dusty's Road to Recovery Dusty Rhodes pays a visit to the doctor and delivers his first eerie, post-injury confrontation with Ric Flair — this time via satellite from the PWI Scouting Report Studios. 4. Tag Team Turmoil & Rising Tensions Rock ‘n' Roll Express reflect on their recent title loss. Magnum T.A. and Tully Blanchardescalate their feud with blistering intensity, setting the stage for their legendary *I Quit* match.  The debut of Miss Atlanta Lively shakes things up as she aligns with Jimmy Valiant, creating new problems for the Midnight Express. The Road to Starrcade '85 continues to heat up — alliances are shifting, rivalries are exploding, and the stakes are higher than ever on NWA Crock & Roll!  

l'm a star. I am a big, bright, shining star. 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 talk exotic pictures with Boogie Nights. Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds, Julianne More and and amazing cast (minus Philip Seymour Hoffman) star in this probably true to life film about the wild seventies and eighties in southern California and the adult film industry.  Wait, didn't we already talk porn in Episode 8? Yeah, we did. So what of it.  Can l kiss you? Please? Can l kiss you on the mouth? No, Philip Seymour Hoffman, you may not.

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 10/11/07 episode of Impact. Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

Episode 25 is all about one of wrestling's most legendary factions — The Four Horsemen. Keith and Shawn each bring their own Horsemen-related hot take to the table! Shit-Take #1 (Shawn): "In 1988, Barry Windham should have taken over leadership of the Four Horsemen from Ric Flair." This take suggests that after turning heel and joining the Horsemen, Barry Windham was ready to step into the leadership role and allow Ric Flair to move into a different space within the faction. The argument centers on Windham's in-ring presence, athletic prime, and potential to lead the group into its next chapter while maintaining its elite status. Shit-Take #2 (Keith): "Curt Hennig's heel turn on the Horsemen in 1997 was a bigger deal than Hulk Hogan joining the NWO." This take ranks Hennig's betrayal of the Horsemen at Fall Brawl ‘97 above Hogan's heel turn at Bash at the Beach ‘96 in terms of shock value and emotional impact. It positions the moment as the true symbolic end of the Horsemen era and a devastating blow to traditionalist fans, arguing that it carried more weight within the context of wrestling history than Hogan's shift to the NWO.  

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 7/21-7/26, as well as TNA's Slammiversary. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake, Matt, and guest Gruney as they live watch No Surrender 2005! Listen to the crew discuss Samos Joe vs Chris Sabin, AJ Styles vs Sean Waltman, Raven vs Abyss in a Dog Collar match for the NWA World title, and more! 

Originally aired January 2021 on the Place to Be Nation Wrestling Feed The boys return for Episode 8 of the *now bi-weekly* NWA Crock & Roll, diving into October 5–19, 1985, with special guest Logan Crosland (*Highway to the Impact Zone*, *Wrestling's Chicken Salad*). After getting to know Logan and his limited Crockett experience, the crew breaks down a packed couple of weeks that feature: * A surprisingly good Jimmy Valiant angle (yes, really!) featuring the return of Big Momma—much to Mama Cornette's dismay * The crowning of a dull new National Champion * Tully Blanchard's legendary fashion statement and 30-day vacation from Magnum * Arn Anderson gunning for Dusty Rhodes' TV Title—stealing it and enraging David Crockett * Ric Flair defending his title vs. Butch Reed in Mid-South and then again in a cage vs. Nikita Koloff, triggering a wild chain of events * The brilliance of wrestling realism: Doctors Hiswani and Crockett? * Dusty on crutches… and Dusty falling on crutches—completely no-sold by Tony Schiavone * Paul Jones beefing with "Superstar Billy Hogan" * Starrcade ‘85 hype with Roger Kent announcements * A cool finish to a World Tag Team Title change * A solid U.S. Title match: Tully vs. Ron Bass, followed by a wild post-match beating involving… Black Bart?! And more, as the official road to Starrcade ‘85 begins!  

In Episode 29 of the pod, Scott and Logan are joined by Matt Souza, they discuss the comings and goings of the shows between Sould Out and Superbrawl 2000. We discuss, the worst match ever of Tank Abbott vs Big Al, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair both returning. Also how the roster is just decimated and feels old. Then then Main Event which has to been seen to be believed. 

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 Jacob Williams & Scott Shifflett as they continue Season 3 by live watching the episode from 8/23/17!  We dive into a seconds long mask vs mask match, the Cueto Cup Finals, and the big Mysterio vs Mundo title match!

Hands of Z steps outside the world of Zbyszko and Garvin for a special side journey into wrestling royalty with "They Will Be Kings"—this months .5 episode where Keith and Shawn spotlight two 1987 matches featuring legendary "Kings": Jerry Lawler and Harley Race.

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 7/14-7/19. 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 2000 cookbook Can You Take the Heat by Jim Ross & The WWF Superstars. This episode, Chef Keithie stands at attention and whips into shape this Mess Hall Dip from everyone's favorite(?) drill instructor, Sgt. Slaughter.  Bring this to your next invasion and see if everyone "ten hut". Can Keithie take the heat and avoid doing push-ups?    Mangiare la mia famiglia

  **NWA Crock & Roll #7: September 1985 (w/ Jacob Williams)** Originally aired December 2020 on the Place to Be Nation Wrestling Podcast Network On episode 7 of *NWA Crock & Roll*, the boys are joined by Jacob Williams (*The Ruthlessly Aggressive Podcast, PTBNXT, Highway to the Impact Zone*) to dig into all things September 1985 in the NWA! This episode features deep dives into: * The crowded tag team scene of 1985 * How promos made *every* wrestler and title feel important * Magnum TA stepping up—and a can't-miss video moment * Subtle booking hints foreshadowing Dusty vs. Flair * Dusty partying with Bette Midler and Waylon Jennings * Flair dropping the “kiss stealing” line for the first time * Tully Blanchard's elite heel work that makes you want to punch him * The Andersons targeting “Human Broomstick” Sam Houston with unforgettable promo lines * A wildly uncomfortable Jim Cornette promo * The Midnight Express being wasted in a feud with... Jimmy Valiant and Rocky King? * The Rock 'n' Roll Express and Russians on a chain match collision course * A National Tag Team Title match, a Junior Heavyweight Title match, and... Gary Royal's hair * Baby Doll's babyface turn—and so much more! It's a packed episode full of wild promos, big angles, and a ton of '80s southern wrestling flavor. Don't miss it!  

On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake, Ben, Lewis, and Matt as they live watch Slammiversary 2005! Listen to the crew discuss Samoa Joe's TNA debut, a Three Way match for the X Division title, A King of the Mountain match for the NWA World Title, and more!

We're police officers! We're not trained to handle this kind of violence! 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 (with a mid-movie tag in from everyone's favorite 9021-NoSo Host Tim Capel) take on Matt Souzapalooza's pick Demolition Man. Sylvester Stallone & Wesley Snipes are constantly fined "1 Credit" in this action-packed thrill ride. Can Sandra Bullock control this much testosterone? Will Dennis Leary entertain and inform? Can Nigel Hawthorne or Bob Gunton enjoy their peace and quiet? Highly unlikely to all these questions. And of course we talk about the three seashells.  Bad language, chocolate, gasoline, uneducational toys and anything spicy. Abortion is also illegal, but then again so is pregnancy if you don't have a licence.  

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 7/7-7/12, as well as WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event & Evolution, AEW's All In, & NXT's Great American Bash. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

NWA Crock and Roll Revisit No. 6, originally aired in December of 2020 on Place to Be Nation Podcast Network Matt Souza (Piece of the Action, Highway to the Impact Zone, Jenny and the Gems) joins the boys for a special bonus episode as they look at September 1985 Super Shows. 9 matches from Battle of the Belts 1 in Florida, WWC 5 Year Anniversary from Puerto Rico, and SuperClash 1 from Chicago—all from September '85! They open with some discussion on the passing of Pat Patterson, then dive into the action: 3 Road Warriors matches against legendary opponents and tag teams 3 Ric Flair title defenses, including a fantastic one with Magnum TA that they've waited five months for, one against a man with a pinfall win over Randy Savage earlier in the year, and one that causes controversy as Calum almost gets a pink slip for the holidays Possibly the worst match they will ever cover on this pod Dr. G's memories of Billy Jack Haynes A Six-Man Title match with the Russians vs. a team they had about ten names for (Team Cocoon?) Flair trying to get killed in Puerto Rico Terrible Larry Nelson and Mike Graham commentary …and so much more.

Scott and Logan have made it to the first end of Vince Russo's WCW run! That's right we are talking about Sould Out 2000.  Billy Kidman has a star making performance with 3 matches and the guys talk about the what ifs with Benoit's Title Reign. They also discuss how they will cover the time between Russo runs. 

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 Jacob Williams & Shawn Kidd as they continue Season 3 by discussing the episode from 8/9/17 & 8/16/17!  We dive into great Cueto Cup semifinal action, a shocking family connection, a batshit arena wide brawl, and much more!

On this classic episode of YouTube Roulette that originally aired on the Place To Be Nation Wrestling Network, join Matt, Shiff, Logan, and Jake as they live watch Gangrel vs Kevin Thorn in a Cage match, The Bushwackers vs Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff from Heroes of Wrestling, Johnny Gargano in a Triple Threat match, and Abdullah the Butcher and Giant Kimala vs Andre the Giant and Giant Baba. 

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka continue to discuss the fallout from the first In Your House.  They discuss Vince and him fawning over Shawn (again), Tekno Team 2000, the Heavily Bodies expiration date, and why not Backland for President. 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 6/30-7/5. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

(Originally aired November 2020 on the Place to Be Nation feed) In this episode, the team welcomes Scott Shifflett to break down a red-hot month of NWA action from August 1985. Highlights include: A brief and forgettable reign ends for Mid-Atlantic Champion Buzz Tyler—gone almost as soon as he arrived. MVP promos from Ole Anderson, Ric Flair, Magnum T.A., and Tully Blanchard steal the spotlight. Not-so-MVP promos from Dusty Rhodes, including one that notably doesn't age well in 2020. The underrated brilliance of Baby Doll shines through, as the group agrees Dusty needs to back off. Two standout angles: a six-man match ending in a broken arm and a memorable Magnum T.A. legal confrontation that sparks one of the all-time great Starrcade bouts. An intense Ric Flair vs. The Russians confrontation, including a hidden gem NWA World Title match between Flair and Nikita Koloff from the Omni, laying groundwork for long-term storylines. A strong month for Sam Houston... until a disastrous match with Black Bart derails momentum. Terry Taylor's continued blandness as he challenges Tully for the U.S. Title. More groans as Jimmy Valiant appears in two matches, including a Six-Man Tag Title defense by the Russians—shockingly rated over 2 stars by some. A U.S. Tag Title bout featuring Billy Jack Haynes & Wahoo McDaniel vs. Rick Rude & Jack Hart (with a legendary manager). Paul Jones challenges Dusty for the TV Title using “his men”—but the panel agrees nobody's asking for this. The show ends with a visit to Florida, setting up a major Ric Flair vs. Wahoo McDaniel clash.

Happy July 4th! On this episode of The Hands of Z, Keith and Shawn head back to Georgia Championship Wrestling in 1983 for two matches that really caught them off guard—in the best way possible. First, it's Ron Garvin vs. Buzz Sawyer, a fast-paced, chaotic match packed with storytelling and physicality. Then we've got Larry Zbyszko taking on a young “Ravishing” Rick Rude, nearly a decade before they'd be on the same side in the Dangerous Alliance. These may not be "hidden gems" in the traditional sense, but based on the era, the pacing, and what actually happens bell to bell, both matches really surprised Keith and Shawn. In fact, they might be some of the most fun they've had watching matches for the show so far. Tune in to hear why these bouts stood out, what made them so engaging, and how these snapshots from 1983 GCW became unexpected highlights.  

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 10/4/07 episode of Impact. Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

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. Keithie & Big Daddy Shawn continue on with Clash of the Champions IV: Season's Beatings live from the UTC Arena in Chattanooga, Tennessee (the Chattanooga Choo-Choo).  Eddie Gilbert & Ron Simmons vs The Fantastics (United States Tag Team Title Tournament Finals) "Dr. Death" Steve Williams vs The Italian Stallion (not that one, the other one) Paul Jones vs a One-Armed Ivan Koloff Dusty Rhodes vs Road Warrior Animal (the winner of the match gets control of the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship) The Midnight Express with Jim Cornette vs NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair & NWA United States Heavyweight Champion Barry Windham with J.J. Dillon And stay till the end to hear Jim Cornette's balls to the wall promo.

On this episode of The Vault, Shawn is joined by Logan and Shiff to dive into the wonderfully weird world of WCW Capital Combat 1990 – aka "The Return of Robocop", aka  "How Many Tag Matches Can We Cram Into One Night?" Shawn was there live and he's got stories. Spoiler: Robocop doesn't wrestle, but he does bend some "steel" bars. The gang breaks down: Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair in a cage match with all the drama and none of the clean finishes. The Road Warriors' last hurrah in WCW for a while – and surprisingly go out with a bang. A tag team overload that had some long ass matches and odd pairings, balanced with two bangers. So. Many. Promos. And Segments. Need an intermission? Too bad, here's Gordon Solie being miserable and accosted by purple fog machines. Whether you're here for the debut of El "Lazertron" Gigante, Captain Mike Routnda, A hair match with two bald guys, grown men beating each other with sex straps, the return of JYD, the greatness of the Steiners and The Midnight Express, Luger on his deathbed getting screwed out of the World or just to hear Logan say Robocop, this episode is for you. And hey, if you want to relive the chaos, you can actually watch Capital Combat 1990 on the WCW YouTube Channel – but listen to us first so you know when to enjoy, laugh, cringe, or question your life choices. Hit play and prepare for a wild ride through steel cages, spandex, and sci-fi madness – only on The Vault!!

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 6/23-6/27, as well WWE's Night of Champions. 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 2000 cookbook Can You Take the Heat by Jim Ross & The WWF Superstars. This episode, Chef Keithie goes south of the border with a Tex-Mex stew and does a little Bronco Buster on a favorite fruit. J.R.'s Tex-Mex Stew and Some X-Pac Banana Cream Pie. Do these mix? Highly Unlikely Jess, but have no Faces of Fear, these were served on separate nights.    Mangiare la mia famiglia

Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Podcast Feed in 2020, The Crockett time machine rolls into July 1985 as the crew welcomes first-time Crockett viewer Ben Locke to the show!  The episode opens with a tribute to the late Road Warrior Animal, setting the tone for a heartfelt yet lively discussion. From there, the boys dive into one of the wildest weeks in wrestling history—July 5-13, featuring the first-ever Great American Bash, a red-hot six-man main event on Mid-Atlantic TV, and an all-time classic Tag Team Title Match. The crew also explores: The impact and legacy of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1985 The universal love for The Andersons (and the not-so-universal love for Jimmy Valiant) Hot crowds, Crockett tropes, and David Crockett's many expressive faces A new man crush for Ben A match that had Calum feeling some type of way Another legendary Dr. G story featuring the mysterious Grand Wizard The greatness of Manny Fernandez, and "The Flying Burrito" An all-time innuendo-laced promo from Magnum T.A. before chaos ensues The rise of a promising midcard with Terry Taylor, Sam Houston, and even American Eagle (yes, who?) The short-lived but real reign of World Champion Buddy Landell A heel Dusty Rhodes, a babyface Ric Flair, and a bonus World Title match from Mid-South The ongoing saga of Baby Doll, complete with Floyd the horse drama From new champions to emerging stars, ridiculous promos to emotional farewells—July ‘85 is absolutely loaded, and this episode captures every bit of it.

In this episode of the Backbone Sports Zone, join Matt, Shiff, and Logan as the discuss the hot topics in sports including the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup Finals, the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers and more! Plus Logan gives a rundown of the PGA Tour, talks about Wimbledon, and the College World Series in the debut of the CrosUp Sports Edition!  

Sorry for the absence, faithful listener! Due to Scott forgetting to edit the podcast and having to push their recording, Scott and Logan was going to drop Sould Out 2000 here. But we realized that the go home Thunder never was dropped. So enjoy the go home thunder for a show that might have been and be ready for 2 weeks for Sould out 2000! 

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 as they continue Season 3 by discussing the episode from 7/26/17 & 8/2/17!  We dive into more (mostly mid) Cueto Cup action, Dom Mysterio showing up, Lucha condoms, and much more!

This episode of The Shit Take is a scorcher.  Keith kicks off the chaos with a scorching take: Paul Heyman has been terrible since 2016.  Keith doesn't hold back on why he thinks the "Wiseman" has long overstayed his welcome. But Shawn's not letting that go unchecked. What starts as a debate turns into an all-out verbal beatdown. Shawn then drops his take that Ted DiBiase in WWF was overrated and borderline terrible. That's right—Shawn questions the legacy of The Million Dollar Man himself.

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka discuss the fallout from the first In Your House.  They discuss Vince fawning over Shawn, lots of Man Mountain Rock, Backland for President and more King of the Ring qualifying matches. 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 6/16-6/21. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

  Originally aired: September 16, 2020 on The Place to Be Nation Wrestling Feed The boys are back with a big Episode 3 and this time they're joined by first-time podcaster Keith Hughes for a wild, angle-packed look at June 1985 on the road to the first ever Great American Bash! This episode is loaded with classic storytelling, heated rivalries, and over-the-top characters that only Jim Crockett Promotions can deliver. The crew breaks down: The fiery continuation of the build to Magnum T.A. vs. Ric Flair, while Flair vs. Nikita Koloff begins to simmer—with David Crockett jumping into the chaos! The unforgettable debut of the Boogie Kid, more Paul Jones insanity (with a bold Bobby Heenan comparison), and a wild build to the Tully Blanchard vs. Dusty Rhodes barbed wire cage match—featuring Jimmy Valiant's prostitute, because of course. A surprising title change, two big tag team debuts, and a sad goodbye to a key roster member. Long-awaited appearances by both the Mid-Atlantic and Junior Heavyweight Champions, including a great Dr. G Denny Brown backstage story. A hilarious “stroke-out moment” from Shawn on Brett Sawyer (or was it Bart?)—with one of them really upset about a body part. Plus: Manny Fernandez karate poses, '80s goofiness at its best, and a full five weeks of wild NWA TV—all building to Bash season. It's 6:05 somewhere—so settle in for another deep dive into the magic and madness of mid-‘80s Crockett in this can't-miss episode of NWA Crock & Roll!  

On this episode of the Hands of Z, the .5 series continues as this episode is all about "What About Bob?" Shawn and Keith watch two matches, once centered on Bob Backlund and one with Bob Armstrong! Backlund defends the WWF Title against Sgt. Slaughter from MSG 10/22/83 and Bob Armstrong challenges Tully Blanchard for the NWA TV Title from April 1987!

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 episodes of Impact from 9/13/07, 9/20/07, and 9/27/07. Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

My Guatemalaness; my natural heat! 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 (with a special guest appearance by everyone's favorite 9021-NoSo Host Tim Capel) celebrate Pride Month with a classic, perhaps one of the best LGBTQIA+ movies of all time, The Birdcage Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest and a tour de force from Hank Azaria comically show us that Conservatives and Liberals can coexist... or should they? We find out about the best parts of Florida and what you should bring to your cemetery plot.  They'll have a great headline: "Senator Jackson and His Women, Senator Keeley and His Men."