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***Originally aired on Place to Be Network in April 2022*** On episode 39 of NWA Crock and Roll, it's a 3-man booth as we are 1 episode away from Crockett Cup 86! Topics discussed are a house show from Charlotte with a tag bull rope match, another Garvin/Arn banger and a new US champion crowned? There's also a whole lot of Wahoo, a fantastic TV Title match between Bull and Arn, two shoot style go home promos for the title match at the Cup between Flair and Dusty and wrap up with the final Crockett Cup Spotlights with matches featuring Miller and Jaggers and The Batten Twins. One of these matches kills the territory! All this and more in April 86 part 3!

On episode 40 of The Shit Take, Shawn and Keith share two controversial opinions from current day wrestling and wrestling past! Keith-The Ultimate Warrior's title run would have been successful with one or two tweaks Shawn-Ricky Saints is to Cody Rhodes what Brutus Beefcake was to Hulk Hogan

On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake, Shawn, Matt, and Ben as they live watch Against All Odds 2006! Listen to the crew discuss Abyss vs Rhino in a Falls Count Anywhere match, Samoa Joe vs Christopher Daniels vs AJ Styles for the X Division Title, Christian Cage vs Jeff Jarrett for the NWA World Title and more!

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 brings the flavor of flounder to the table as he cooks up Ivory's favorite lean eats.  A veggie mix with white fish you say. Sign me up. Mangiare la mia famiglia

On the 23.5 episode of Hands of Z, Shawn and Keith look at two of Keith's favorite tag teams, The Fantastics facing The Midnight Express, except one Express is not like the other! Side note both matches are from 1988 AND both matches take up a full episode of NWA syndicated TV AND both matches run close to 40 minutes! Up first from March 26, 1988 (The day before the very first Clash of Champions), The Fantastics debut in the NWA to face current US Tag Team Champions, The Midnight Express of Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane w/Jim Cornette in a non-title match! Then from December 31, 1988 (Taped on 12/15 before Starrcade 88) The Fantastics defend the US Tag Titles against The Original Midnight Express of Dennis Condrey and Randy Rose w/ Paul E. Dangerously in a 2/3 Falls match! Fun episode with two fun matches! Can Keith and Shawn survive 2 matches that went 80 minutes total? Tune in and find out!

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 2/16-2/21. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

We Watch Comics dives headfirst into the ever-expanding world of comic book movies and TV shows — one episode at a time.  Join Logan and Keithie as we being our Journey through the ArrowVerse; Arrow, the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning & Batwoman, the boys will pull the thread of the fabric of the Multiverse and maybe have some fun doing it. This episode, Logan & Keithie try their best to honah thy fathah. Do they fail this show? Listen and find out.  

***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in March 2022*** On episode 38 of a match heavy NWA Crock and Roll, the crew delves into April 12th 1986. Topics include a shocking return of Ole Anderson but not where you would think, Garvin/Blanchard heating up, a rare six man title defense, another Arn TV Title defense, controversial Flair and Road Warriors takes from a few members of the pod, an unexpected spur of the moment Flair/Morton match and two more Crockett Cup Team Spotlight matches looking at the teams of Buzz Sawyer and Rick Steiner and Terry Taylor and Steve Williams. Two more episodes from here until Crockett Cup 86, so join in the fun that is NWA Crockett wrestling!

Scott and Logan go over maybe the best nitro since the reboot in April! The Nitro is also on Scott's 11th birthday! In this episode, its gimmick matches galore. We also see a future WWE Womens Champ for the first time as we learn that David Flair swam through a shark infested creek! Kidman not only gets squashed, but he gets cucked!

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 Jennifer Smith and Scott Shifflett as they continue season 4 by discussing the episodes from 9/19/2018 & 9/26/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.  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 watch a movie that falls on almost everyone's list, but it might just be one of those movies you only watch once.  1995's The Usual Suspects, a noir crime thriller stars an amazing cast and Stephen Baldwin. But seriously, this keep-you-guessing mystery dares to ask the question, Who is Keyser Soze. I think the boys would prefer a turkey club on a kaiser roll. Does Logan know who did it? Does Tim agree with Roger Ebert's review? Will Keithie stay awake? My guess is that you'll never hear from him again.

Even though he messes up the numbering in audio, on episode 30 of Territorial, Shawn takes us on the journey of George Michael and The Sports Machine. An early pioneer of Sports recap television before the boom of ESPN, Shawn discusses George's influence on the local DC market in sports, the evolution of his Sports Machine TV show, his partnership and friendship with fellow anchor Jim Vance and his love of pro wrestling that was part of what made George one of the best Sportscasters to ever do it. Bob Backlund, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Captain Lou, The Road Warriors, Ric Flair and more join George as well as some amazing audio of his recaps. Tune in for this one as it has it all if you love 80's 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 2/9-2/14, as well as TNA's No Surrender. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

***Originally aired on Place to Be Network in March 2022*** On episode 37 of NWA Crock and Roll, the full crew is here to begin a detailed journey of a very busy NWA April 1986. In Part 1 of April 1986, topics include a Ron Garvin vs Arn Anderson rematch for the TV title that leads to another potential title feud, Jimmy Garvin accusing Wahoo of being ill, Cornette Crockett Cup selling and wrap up with two Crockett Cup Spotlight matches looking at Wahoo & Mark Youngblood as they battle NWA Tag Champions, Bob Orton & Don Kernodle from 1984 and The Fantastics as they battle The Sheepherders for the UWF Tag Titles. 

On episode 39 of The Shit Take, Shawn and Keith both share takes from different times in the WWF/WWE! Shawn-Vince McMahon ruined Terry Taylor Keith-The Divas era was a necessary evil for the Women's division

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland, TNA expert Matt Souza, and special guest Jennifer Smith as they live watch the 12/6/07 Impact.

On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Logan, Matt, and their very special guest Keith Langston as they watch Adam Cole vs Kevin Steen from 2012 PWG (Matt), Toshiaki Kowada & Akira Taue vs Bart Gunn & Johnny Ace from 1998 AJPW (Scott), Greg Valentine vs Tito Santana from the Philly Spectrum in March of 1984 (Logan), and MJF vs Ace Romero from CZW from 2017(Keith).

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. This episode, Keithie brings in some help from the "Great White North", his frozen brother, Justin Davenport. Clash of the Champions X: Texas Shootout live from the Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas, tensions run high as Sting's run with the Four Horsemen hits a bit of a snag. The Samoan Savage with the Big Kahuna vs "Dr. Death" Steve Williams Brian Pillman and The Z-Man vs The MOD Squad (Spike and Basher) Cactus Jack Manson vs Mil Mascaras Norman the Lunatic vs Kevin Sullivan in a Falls Count Anywhere Match The Road Warriors with Paul Ellering vs The Skyscrapers with Teddy Long NWA World Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers vs Doom : Titles vs Masks  The Four Horsemen (NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair, Arn Anderson & Ole Anderson(?) vs The J-Tex Corporation (The Dragonmaster, The Great Muta & Buzz Sawyer) in a steel cage tag match. All this action plus Tuxedo Terry, Gordon Solie, Jim Ross, Jim Cornette, some interesting commercials and Missy Hyatt!

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 2/2-2/7. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

We Watch Comics dives headfirst into the ever-expanding world of comic book movies and TV shows — one episode at a time.  Join Logan and Keithie as we being our Journey through the ArrowVerse; Arrow, the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning & Batwoman, the boys will pull the thread of the fabric of the Multiverse and maybe have some fun doing it. This episode, the boys start with the Pilot of the Arrow; the show that started it all. Do they fail this show? Listen and find out.  

***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Wrestling on 2/25/2022*** On this episode of NWA Crock 'n' Roll Calum, Scott and Dr. G round off the month of March 1986 with a look at all the happenings on just one day in Jim Crockett Promotions history. They witness an unexpected title change, a fantastic angle between two people who we would never expect it from that actually earns some rare praise for one of the participants and Ric Flair firing on all cylinders, and that's just the stuff on TV! They also take a trip to the Greensboro Coliseum to watch four great matches from that night's house show before making a trip to Japan for this episode's Crockett Cup showcase, the only match that they watched that wasn't on March 29th, 1986!

In Episode 41 of Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW, Scott and Logan go over the 5/10/2000 Thunder.  We discuss Vince Russo taking David Flair, Crowbar and Daffney to New York. David Flair discussing his blonde girlfriend with long legs. Also on this Thunder the Goldberg Monster Truck causes more damage and maybe gets some lines? Terry Funk punching people with Frozen Chicken! This episode of Thunder has it all, so relax and listen as Scott and Logan try to find some good things about this show. 

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 Jennifer Smith and Scott Shifflett as they continue season 4 by live watching the episodes from 9/5/2018 & 9/12/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

On this Episode of Hands of Z, Keith and Shawn look at two tag matches involving our heroes, Garvin and Zbyszko teamed up with some different partners! From 1/9/93 Smokey Mountain Wrestling Garvin teams up with TIm Horner to face Paul Orndorff and SMW Champion, Dirty White Boy! From there Larry teams up with Tony Garea to challenge the WWWF Tag Team Champions The Yukon Lumberjacks from WWWF TV on 11/21/78!

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka discuss the fallout from In Your House # 2.    They catch up on winter snow and then continue to discuss Vince's love of Shawn, a few fun tag matches and Mable's rise to the title picture. 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 1/26-1/31, as well as WWE's Royal Rumble. 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 on 2/11/2022*** On episode 35 of NWA Crock 'n' Roll, Calum stands in as host whilst Shawn is out on assignment as they discuss an absolutely action packed couple of weeks in Jim Crockett Promotions from March 1986. The crew talk about a surprising TV Title defense from Arn Anderson, excellent build up to the upcoming Crockett Cup and side feuds and another Crockett Cup Spotlight match from Mid-South pitting Ted DiBiase & Dr. Death against the Sheepherders. Plus much more mid-80s Crockett goodness!

On this episode of the Shit Take, Keith and Shawn discuss two takes on current WWE and AEW as we start the new year. Up first Keith brings up why there is no need for two tag titles on main roster WWE that turns into a discussion on secondary tag titles ala the US Tag Titles during the Crockett era. From there Shawn shares how on his hiatus he has started to get reengaged with AEW and feels they are on a redemption journey that he is bought into.

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland, TNA expert Matt Souza, and special guest Scott Shifflett as they live watch Turning Point 2007.

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 lays the Smackdown on "The Prodigal Son's" Shrimp Scampi. Shane McMahon is a bit hyper, and this shrimp cooks fast, but the accompanying risotto cooks slow and steady.  Does Shane-O-Mac approve? You tell us. Mangiare la mia famiglia

On the returning Territorial episode 29, after a 1 year hiatus, Shawn closes out the third and final part of the Jerry Lawler vs. Bill Dundee 1985 Loser Leaves Town Feud AND covers off on The Last Sellout where Lawler returns in March 1986! Lawler, Dundee, Dutch Mantel, a debuting Buddy Landell, 19 year old Jeff Jarrett, Jerry Jarrett and more get in on one of the best laid out stories and feuds in wrestling history!

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 1/19-1/24, 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 Wrestling on 1/28/2022***   On episode 34 of NWA Crock and Roll, the crew talks Match 86 part 2. Topics include a new National Champion, hints of Flair/Morton, debut of a new US title belt, Calum being a Koloff stan, a 2/3 falls match between the Rock n Roll Express vs. The Midnight Express, a really good Dusty/Flair match and this edition of the Crockett Cup Teams Spotlight looks at matches involving the Road Warriors vs. Martel and Bravo, and a shockingly great brawl between Dundee and Landell vs. Lawler and Mantel!

In Episode 40 of the podcast, Scott and Logan go over the Nitro after Slamboree where Eric Bischoff tries to retcon David Arquette working with the New Blood. Scott Steiner keeps being Scott Steiner in amazing ways and David Flair continues beating Ric with the statue of liberty! 

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 Jennifer Smith, Scott Shifflett, and special guest Matt Souza as they continue season 4 by live watching the episodes from 8/22/2018 & 8/29/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.

Borg? Sounds Swedish....Definitely not Swedish. 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 go where no one has gone before; into the future, then into the past.  Logan gets caught in the Crosland Fire here as Tim & Keithie share their perspectives on the Star Trek universe as the boys watch Star Trek: First Contact.  They discuss the difference between the Captains; the movies & tv shows; Data's story arc and of course "the Trek vs the Wars".  Does Logan have fun? You're blended alright. Does Logan end up being an amazing historical figure? Don't try to be a great man. Just be a man, and let history make its own judgements. Does Logan try to leave? 0.68 seconds sir. For an android, that is nearly an eternity. Does Logan learn anything? He learns that when it comes to the Borg; "THEY'VE ADAPTED"

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka discuss In Your House #2.    The boys discuss the end of Luger, Double J and the Roadies rise and then fall, a fun lumberjack match and the worst promo ever. 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 1/12-1/17, as well as TNA's Genesis. 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 on 1/14/2022***   On episode 33 of NWA Crock and Roll, the full crew is back together to start the journey of March 86! Tully sends Dusty a clear message about the National title, while Dusty wants a fan to kiss his ass. A BIZARRE set of promos between Ron Garvin and Arn Anderson leading to a TV Title match. Crockett Cup location announced along with the debut of The Crockett Cup Spotlight, looking at matches with teams in the upcoming tournament. Up first, The Fabulous One's vs. The Guerreros in a cage. 5 house show matches from Roanoke and Charlotte, end of show awards and more!

On this edition of the .5 episode of Hands of Z, Keith and Shawn look at two of the "Buddys" and a lot of "Nature Boys" of wrestling. Up first the boys watch a 2/3 falls NWA World Title Match from June 30th, 1961 between Champion Pat O'Connor and "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers in front of 38,000 people in Chicago! It's in color and historic for several reasons! From there they go to an episode of NWA Power Hour from 11/24/1990 where "Nature Boy" Buddy Landell faces "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. This one also has a hell of a backstory...that took place 5 years before this match, which is 1 year less than the amount of minutes this match got. This is a good one full of history and background on both matches so give it a listen!    

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. This episode, Keithie changes things up a bit and welcomes for a live watch, the "Queen of the Nation", "The Real Baddest Woman on the Planet", "The Master and Ruler of the JennyPosition", Jennifer Smith.  Clash of the Champions IX: New York Knockout live from the Houston Field House in Troy, NY where the NWA invades the Northeast and intends to prove that they are the best there is in wrestling. The Road Warriors vs The Fabulous Freebirds Doom vs Eddie Gilbert and Tommy Rich Those Dynamic Dudes vs The Midnight Express The Super Destroyer vs Steve Williams The Steiner Brothers vs The Skyscrapers NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs Brian Pillman Ric Flair vs Terry Funk in an "I Quit" match All this action plus Tim Capel in the New York Knockout!!

On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake, and Ben as they live watch Turning Point 2005! Listen to the crew discuss Barbed Wire Massacre, Samoa Joe vs AJ Styles, Jeff Jarrett vs Rhino, and more!

On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Logan, Matt, and their very special guest Keith Langston as they watch Bam Bam Bigelow vs Balls Mahoney from 2002 (Matt), AJ Styles vs Air Paris vs Sabu from NWA Wildside (Scott), Swerve Strickland vs El Hijo del Vikingo from Defy 2023 (Logan), and Barry Windham vs JYD from 89 NWA (Keith).   Come for the spinning of the wheel & stay for the debauchery! 

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 1/5-1/10. 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 on 12/31/2021*** The boys wrap up a Match Filled February 1986 in Crockett!  Matches include a Flair/TA World Title match, 3 Arn TV Title matches, 2 Midnight Express Tag Title defenses and a banger of a tag team war from World Wide Wrestling between Dusty and Ron Garvin vs. Flair and Arn. All this plus Nikita/TA continuing to build, Tully setting a goal and the debut of Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin!   

In Episode 39, Scott and Logan are joined by James Gruenberg as they discuss Slamboree 2000! Will the new blood get revenge after getting their butt kicked on the go home thunder? Why is there an run in after every match? Will David Arquette hold onto the title? 

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, we take a trip back to our very first episode of the pod. Logan is joined by Shawn Kidd & Scott Shifflett as they begin the crazy journey through Lucha Underground. Join us and enjoy the show!

On first episode of the New Year, Shawn returns from his hiatus. After a quick catch up he and Keith get into a discussion about John Cena's farewell run and the divide on the outcome of his last match. Was his final run awful? Was the last match what it needed to be? Tune in and see if you agree or disagree on this episode of The Shit Take!

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka talk the build to In Your House # 2. The boys discuss the end of IRS, Triple H moving up the card, Diesel's weak title reign and more New Gen stars to be. 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 12/29-1/3. 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 30 of NWA Crock and Roll, the three 3-man team of Shawn, Calum and Scott discuss Battle of the Belts 2 from 2/14/86! Topics include Scott's disturbing Ron Slinker takes, miserable Mike Graham, Kendall Windham needing a steak, the future Great Muta challenging for the Jr. Title, the future Jimmy Jack Funk shining against Lex Luger, a Wahoo/ Brody match for Calum to hate, a fun Road Warriors 6-man war, an all-time classic with Barry Windham vs. Ric Flair for the NWA World title and much more!