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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."

On this episode of The Vault, Shawn dives deep into three more matches you can watch right now for free on the WWE and WCW YouTube pages. Steve Austin vs. Sting (1995) – A rare WCW showdown between two legends before the world knew how big they'd become. WALTER vs. Zack Sabre Jr. (EVOLVE 99, 2018) – Power meets precision in one of the most hard-hitting, technical clinics of the modern indie scene. Drew Galloway vs. Ethan Page (EVOLVE 63, 2016) – Pre-McIntyre Drew in full beast mode against a rising “All Ego” in a Anything Goes match.

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 6/9-6/13. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

 Originally aired: August 19, 2020 on Place to Be Wrestling Network It's a jam-packed second episode as hosts Shawn, Calum, and Doctor G are joined by guest Matt Souza to break down the action from May 1985 in Jim Crockett Promotions! Expect two major title changes, two TV Title matches (including a hidden gem classic), and Ron Garvin defending the National Heavyweight Title. The crew also dives into: A surprisingly divisive 3-star Italian Stallion match The conclusion of Dusty Rhodes' Gorilla saga and the intensifying feud with Tully Blanchard The escalating Jones/Valiant war, where emotions run high—including a shocking Jones/Flair comparison Ric Flair's brilliance in his ongoing program with Magnum T.A. The charisma of Buddy “The Smooth Operator” Landell And so much more from the golden days of NWA  So fire up the Superstation, set your clocks to 6:05 PM Eastern, and get ready to roll through one of the most thrilling months in 1985 wrestling history. As Dusty would say: It's Risky Business in May '85, Daddy!  

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 as they continue Season 3 by discussing the episode from 7/12/17 & 7/19/17!  We dive into more (and much better) Cueto Cup action, Lucha Heyman, Texano being called dull, and much more!

On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Jake, Logan, and Matt as they watch Sid Vicious vs 2 Cold Scorpio from 2007, Snitsky vs Super Crazy from an episode of WWE Heat in 2008, Ricky Steamboat vs Jimmy Snuka from AJPW in 1981, and El Gigante and Big Josh vs One Man Gang and Black Blood from an episode of WCW Saturday Night in 1991!  

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka review the first ever In Your House.  A Mother's Day event with another opener for Bret Hart, a disappointing Adam Bomb performance, a house giveaway and Savio Vega. 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 6/2-6/6, as well as TNA's Against All Odds & WWE's Worlds Collide & Money in the Bank. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Launched in 2020 during the early days of the pandemic, NWA Crock & Roll quickly became a standout on the Place to Be Nation network. Hosted by Shawn and featuring a rotating cast of voices from the  Backbone Feed & PTBN, the 60 episodes that aired dive deep into the glory days of Jim Crockett Promotions, covering the red-hot years of 1985 and 1986 in meticulous, episode-by-episode detail. With a nostalgic nod to the iconic World Championship Wrestling time slot of 6:05pm on TBS, the podcast serves as both a tribute and a time machine, revisiting what many consider the golden era of professional wrestling. From the rise of Ric Flair and the Four Horsemen to territory-hopping tales and hidden gems, Crock & Roll brings history back to life for longtime fans and new listeners alike. On episode 1: Join hosts Shawn , Calum ,Doctor G, and guest Jacob Williams as they kick off the deep dive into the Jim Crockett Promotions era, starting with the April 1985 episodes of World Championship Wrestling on TBS. In this debut episode, the crew breaks down: The dominance of the Andersons Dusty Rhodes and his bizarre “hand in the jar” approach to be in everything Tully Blanchard channeling James Bond The rise of the Koloffs The launch of a wild Jimmy Valiant vs. Paul Jones feud Early signs of Magnum TA's feud with Ric Flair — and a less-than-stellar showing Plus, why titles and promos actually mattered in this era. Set your clocks for 6:05 PM — it's time to Crock & Roll!  

On this episode of The Hands of Z, Shawn and Keith dig into two very different but equally fascinating matches from the fall of 1989. First up: it's a slugfest as “Rugged” Ron Garvin takes on “The Hammer” Greg Valentine on September 30, 1989. In the thick of their heated feud, these two masters of brutality go to war in a contest full of stiff strikes, grudge-fueled intensity, and old-school storytelling.  Then, we flip the channel and jump over to the AWA, where on November 18, 1989, the ever-entertaining Larry Zbyszko defends the AWA World Title against Nikita Koloff. Did this bout live up to the billing—or is it more of a case study in AWA's late-stage weirdness?  

On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network join Logan and Shawn as they interview Goldylocks about her career and life! Then join Logan, Jake, Matt, and Shawn as they review the 9/3/2004 Impact and the final TNA weekly PPV from the Asylum! Listen to the crew discuss AJ Styles vs Kid Kash in a 2/3 Falls Tables match, Dusty Rhodes vs Scott D'Amore, Jeff Jarrett vs Jeff Hardy, and more! 

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 III: Fall Brawl live from the Albany Civic Center in Albany, Georgia (the other Albany).  Mike Rotunda vs Brad Armstrong The Sheepherders (Luke Williams and Butch Miller) vs Nikita Koloff and Steve Williams Dusty Rhodes vs Kevin Sullivan Ricky Morton vs Ivan Koloff in a Russian Chain Match Sting vs Barry Windham All this plus some words from the great San Francisco 49er, John Ayers.

On this episode of The Shit Tale Shawn and Keith are back with their BS!  First up, Shawn claims Becky Lynch is overrated! That's right—The Man herself comes under fire!  Meanwhile, Keith goes old school with a heartfelt plea to bring back enhancement talent. Keith makes the case for why today's product desperately needs a few lovable losers to make the stars shine even brighter.

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 5/26-5/31, as well as NXT's Battleground & AEW's Double or Nothing. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

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 6/28/17 & 7/5/17!  We dive into more Cueto Cup action, Dante Fox backstory, attempted murder, and much more!

On this episode of The Vault, Shawn dives into three Ric Flair matches that span territories, eras, and emotions: Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich (1984, WCCW) – A Texas Stadium showdown filled with emotion and legacy. Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich (1991, WWF) – From Barcelona! Wrestling clash years later, with both men on different paths. Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat (1994, WCW Spring Stampede) – From Chicago and Shawn has some takes on this one! All available to watch on WWE Vault and WCW YouTube pages.  

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 5/19-5/23, as well as TNA's Under Siege and WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event. 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 dials it up a notch with Bradshaw's Smothered Texas Round Steak and Billy Gunn's Grilled Ass-Paragus. Does it taste as good as it looks? Come find out. Mangiare la mia famiglia

On this episode of Shit Take, Keith and Shawn return with more of their signature brain fog. Shawn boldly claims that Bret Hart screwed Bret Hart—yes really. Meanwhile, Keith insists this is the greatest era ever for wrestling fans in terms of content. Naturally, Shawn completely misunderstands what that means (because of course he does). Just another day in the chaotic minds of these two wrestling geniuses.

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 experts Matt Souza and Shawn Kidd. In this episode, they live watch No Surrender 2007 Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

In this episode of the Backbone Sports Zone, join Matt, Shiff, and Logan as the discuss the hot topics in sports including Sheduer Sanders dropping in the Draft, the NFL schedule, The Celtics disappointing run in the playoffs, the NHL Playoffs, and more! 

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka do the final build for the first ever In Your House. They discuss Double J's reign, the start of the downfall of the Million Dollar Corporation and, as always, more Doink. 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 5/12-5/17, as well as WWE's Backlash. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Happy 1st Birthday to The Backbone! Today marks the one-year anniversary of The Backbone, and we're celebrating just like we started—with a live Vault watch! Join Matt, Shawn, Logan, Shiff and Keithie as they come together to honor the occasion by watching the March 1993 WCW UK House Show, available on the WWE Vault YouTube channel. It's nostalgia, chaos, and plenty of commentary unrelated to the show as the crew reflects on a year of podcasting and dives into this hidden gem from the WCW archives (Gem is a big stretch). 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 special guest JT Rozzero as they review Hard Justice 2005! Listen to the crew discuss Raven vs Sean Waltman in a Clockwork Orange House of Fun match, a 20 man Gauntlet match, AJ Styles vs Jeff Jarrett, and more!

In the go home episode of Nitro, Scott and Logan break down the show. Scott then rants how Russo cannot book a go home show, as Sid is around for 30 seconds and he is in the main event of Sould Out. Also Jeff Jarrett is booked as a babyface and heel at the same time? Will David Flair ever lose the tag title? We see the debut of the Old Age Outlaws! 

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 Shawn Kidd & Jacob Williams as they continue Season 3 by discussing the episode from 6/14/17 & 6/21/17!  We dive into the first round of the Cueto Cup, another murder, Mundo vs Mysterio hype, Marty being super creepy, and much more!

On this classic episode of YouTube Roulette that originally aired on the Place To Be Nation Wrestling Network, join Shawn, Shiff, Logan, and Jake as they live watch CM Punk vs Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio, Tina Ferrari vs. Col. Ninotchka, Midnight Rockers vs Badd Company, and Tito Santana vs Bob Orton!

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 5/5-5/9, as well as WWE's Backlash. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

That chick frosted me like I was a fucking cake! 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 watch an underrated Kevin Smith classic, Zack & Miri Make a Porno. Seth Rogen & Elizabeth Banks are poor, cold and living in the dark. So how do they make ends meet? By starring in a kinky love story surrounded by naughty antics.  Do they fall in love? Is sex just sex? Did this movie turn Logan on? And a Dutch Rudder is...? Listen to find out. 

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 8/30/07 and 9/6/07. 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 & Shiff continue on with Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem live from the James L. Knight Center in Miami.  Barry Windham vs Brad Armstrong The Sheepherders (Luke Williams and Butch Miller) vs The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) Jimmy Garvin and Ronnie Garvin vs The Varsity Club (Rick Steiner and Mike Rotunda) Al Perez vs Nikita Koloff  Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard vs Sting and Dusty Rhodes

Keith and Shawn are back from Vegas with fresh (and slightly unhinged) takes on WrestleMania 41. Shawn says it felt like “a bloated episode of Raw,” while Keith claims odd-numbered WrestleManias are cursed because they follow the better even-numbered ones. Hot takes, questionable logic, and just enough truth to make you wonder—are they wrong, or just too real? All this and more on this episode of Shit Take!

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 4/28-5/3, as well as TNA's Rebellion. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Buongiorno! Welcome to the start of a new culinary journey where we mix the world of wrestling with the catering table.  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 roasts up some of JR's Chicken and The Bulldog's Garlic Butter Green Beans. Does it taste as good as it looks?  Come find out. Mangiare la mia famiglia

The first Thunder of the year 2000 is here!! Does the nWo still have Arn kidnapped and we discover that if you put on a ref shirt you become a ref. Will David Flair and Crowbar still be tag champs? Wince uncomfortably with Scott and Logan as Bret Hart takes some chair shots.  See Harlem Heat finally implode and Doug Dillienger get KO'd! 

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 5/31/17 & 6/7/17!  We dive into the All Night Long Match, Trios Treachery, a big announcement, an awesome Street Fight, and much more!

On this episode of Hands of Z, the boys take a trip down memory lane to analyze two exciting US Tag Team Title Tournament matches featuring our heroes, Ron Garvin and Larry Z. Shawn gets extra fired up, as the US Tag Team Title is his personal favorite belt! First up, they dive into the intense clash between Garvin and Barry Windham vs. The Midnight Express from WCW in May 1987. Then, they shift gears to Larry Zbyszko and Al Perez facing off against Ron Simmons and Eddie Gilbert from Worldwide in 1988.

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka continue the build to the first ever In Your House. They talk about the dominate rise of Sid, Bam Bam's face turn and Bret Hart's ongoing feud with the King. 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 4/21-4/26. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

In Episode 20 of The Shit Take, Keith and Shawn are back with two fresh, bold takes that are sure to spark some debate! Shawn kicks things off by arguing that the WWF really dropped the ball with Vader, exploring how the powerhouse was mishandled during his time in the company. Meanwhile, Keith dives into the world of internet favorites, calling out Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, and Bryan Danielson as "overrated spot monkeys" who rely too heavily on high-flying moves and flashy spots. As always, expect plenty of passion, humor, and controversial opinions in this action-packed episode!

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 8/16/07 and 8/23/07. Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

Hungry Fella? Well check out our new and upcoming audio & video podcast coming to the Backbone Cooking Network. Each episode Keithie will share the making and eating of a recipe from the WWF Superstars Cookbook; "Can You Take the Heat?" by JR and the WWF Superstars. Will we all enjoy Dave & Earl Hebner's Crab-Artichoke Spread? Will Too Cool's Homeboy Fries leave us doing the worm? What does Rikishi's Rump Roast taste like? Only Keithie can deliver these tasty dishes to the BWN and maybe even throw in a little gabagool from the Sopranos cookbook as well.

In episode 2 of *The Vault*, we're diving deep into the legendary career of the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame inductee, Lex Luger. Join us as we take a trip through the vaults of WWE and WCW YouTube channels to explore three pivotal moments in Luger's wrestling journey. From his powerhouse performances in WCW to his controversial run in WWF, this episode has it all! We kick things off with a Luger-centric episode of *WCW Monday Nitro*, where Lex Luger faces off against the dangerous and powerful Meng.  Next, we rewind to *SuperBrawl I*, where Luger teams up with Sting to challenge The Steiner Brothers for the WCW World Tag Team Titles.    We close out the episode with one of Lex Luger's most memorable matches from his time in the WWF—his clash with Yokozuna for the WWF World Title at *WrestleMania X*.  From the stories behind these matches to the history of Lex Luger's career, we've got you covered. Get ready for an in-depth discussion of one of wrestling's most iconic figures! Enjoy the episode and dive into the vault with us!

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 4/12-4/18, as well as TNA's Unbreakable and WWE's Stand & Deliver and Wrestlemania 41. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

The first Nitro of 2000 is here and it is maybe a tv show about wrestling?!?! The worst tournament of all time continues with an upsetting finale! A new Commissioner is named and he's hardcore! The build to Souled Out continues!

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 Jake Williams as they continue Season 3 by discussing the episode from 1/4/17 & 1/11/17!  We dive into Tribe Warfare, Trios Champs Turmoil, a match to pick the type of match for an eventual title match(???), an awesome brawl, and much more!