The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling Barrel

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Northern Irish comedians and longtime wrestling fans Ronan Linskey and Alan Irwin take some deep dives into the very worst of professional wrestling. Season 1 is complete, covering Vince Russo's WCW, while Season 2 is all about WWECW! Facebook - www.facebook.com/twtwpod Instagram - @twtwpod TikTok - @twtwpod Twitter - @twtwpod Email - theworsttherewas@gmail.com

Alan Irwin & Ronan Linskey

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    TNA Impact, January 4th & January 14th 2010 (Hulk Hogan's Debut)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 198:32


    Send us a textHe's here, and he's brought lots of awful friends with him! It's only fitting that an event as big as this has led to our longest ever recording. If you were wondering, the descent into madness begins around the two-hour mark.The absolute boy of Season 1 was Big Vito, while Mike Knox got the accolade in Season 2. Have we already found the absolute boy of Season 3? You bet your ass.(Episode recorded March 2025)Support the showLinktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES CORRECTED

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 1:54


    Send us a textHello! In an error worthy of Hogan-era TNA, Alan uploaded an incomplete version of the show. This has now been corrected - if you delete your existing download (or mark as played if you're streaming) and redownload or stream it, you should now have the correct version!Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    SEASON 3 PREMIERE: TNA Final Resolution, 20th December 2009

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 153:09


    Send us a textIt's time, brother!Much like the arrival of Hulk Hogan in TNA, the arrival of Season 3 is greatly hyped, we start talking about him before he's even appeared on TV, and things are better before he got there. Hopefully you're as excited as we were to witness the power of TWTWmania!(Episode recorded March 2025)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    BONUS EPISODE #11 - CZW Ultraviolent Tournament of Death II, July 26th 2003 (and the AIWF!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 161:31


    Send us a textIt's our last stop before Hogan hits TNA in Season 3, and it's the grossest episode we've ever done. We take a look at both the AIWF from our Louis Theroux episode, and one of CZW's annual deathmatch tournaments. JESUS!You can find the CZW show here: https://iwtv.live/promotion/Combat-Zone-Wrestling#dxLBOeZ7NQAnd you can find the AIWF matches here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonFwNn8sgLIqbC2S0j-GGHiWf-lxk74f&si=C0JjFr4dTD2LutWBWe'll see you in Season 3, BROTHER!(Episode recorded March 2025)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    BONUS EPISODE #10 - The Best There Was #2: WWF Backlash, April 30th 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 149:30


    Send us a textIt's the penultimate bonus episode before Season 3, and we've decided to give ourselves a little treat by watching an all-time classic pay-per-view. Seriously, this was bloody great.(Episode recorded February 2025)Our final bonus episode will cover CZW Ultraviolent Tournament of Death II from 2003, and also check in with the AIWF from our Louis Theroux episode!You can find the CZW show here: https://iwtv.live/promotion/Combat-Zone-Wrestling#dxLBOeZ7NQAnd you can find the AIWF matches here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonFwNn8sgLIqbC2S0j-GGHiWf-lxk74f&si=C0JjFr4dTD2LutWBWe'll not lie - we're dreading it!Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    BONUS EPISODE #9 - HUSTLE 3, May 8th 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 117:09


    Send us a textIs this the weirdest show we've covered? It might well be!This show can be tracked down online, but a version with subtitles that we used for recording can be found on our Patreon. It's somehow even less comprehensible when you know what people are saying.Now let's do it together: 3...2...1...HUSTLE HUSTLE!(Episode recorded January 2025)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    BONUS EPISODE #8 - Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends: "Wrestling" and "Looking for Love"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 108:02


    Send us a textTime to take a look at Louis Theroux's foray into low-level independent wrestling and WCW. Also, just because we want to, we watch and discuss possibly the greatest documentary star of them all, Lake Palmer!If you're in the UK, both of these episodes are available on BBC iPlayer. If you're not, they're available here:https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6b835nhttps://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5wcxngDo yourself a favour and watch them. May the flame of our podcast never die!(Episode recorded January 2025)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    BONUS EPISODE #7 - IMPACT One Night Only: Hardcore Justice 2, July 5th 2013 (feat. Dave Elliott!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 113:00


    Send us a textWe ring in 2025 by dipping our toes into the tepid waters of TNA's self-contained pay-per-views, and we're joined by our friend, fellow comedian Dave Elliott! It's a lovely lovely time. Well, the chat is; the show is suitably poor quality. Enjoy!You can find out more about Dave on his website https://daveelliottcomedy.com/ !Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    BONUS EPISODE #6 - Q&A Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 130:59


    Send us a textFestive greetings to you all! We're celebrating the end of Season 2 with a big heap of questions sent in by you, our lovely listeners! We were absolutely delighted with the number of responses; thank you, it really means a lot. In this episode we cover mostly wrestling questions, but also tip our toes into comedy, music, the history of our friendship, and of course the obligatory Peep Show discussion. Enjoy, and we'll see you in 2025!(P.S. If you're wanting to watch the All Japan match Alan mentions in this episode, you can find it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpw7uZPVad0)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    Season 2 Awards - The Best & Worst of WWECW

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 103:10


    Send us a textWe've got the tuxedos out of the wardrobe, we're all bloated from a fancy dinner, and we've had one too many cocktails - it's time for the awards ceremony! Let's find out who are the winner, the losers and the creamy middlers of Season 2!Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    We're doing a Q&A Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 1:24


    Send us a textHello!Thanks for being a lovely listener. We've decided to celebrate the end of Season 2 by recording a Q&A episode, which will be out December 26th!Ask us anything, whether it's wrestling, comedy or any damn thing that comes to mind. Send your questions (as many as you like) in a DM on one of our social channels below, or email us. We'd love to hear from you!Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #26&27, December 4th & December 11th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 87:20


    Send us a textIt's the coda of Season 2 (before we do the awards, anyway), and the aftermath of December to Dismember is a real opportunity for a reset of ECW. An opportunity that the company absolute fails to seize.(Episode recorded October 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    PATREON PREVIEW - Straight to DDT #3: Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 99:41


    Send us a textAs a special Halloween treat, we're uploading our review of the legendarily bad "Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies", the 2013 horror film starring Jim Duggan, Roddy Piper, Matt Hardy, Reby Sky, Kurt Angle, and The Franchise, hahahahahahahahaha!All this and much much more is available on our Patreon starting at just a fiver a month. Thanks for the support!(Episode recorded March 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW December to Dismember, December 3rd 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 104:33


    Send us a textIt's here! WWECW has supposedly been building to this show for months; will it have the air of a Wrestlemania? Almost certainly not. Will it be any good? Almost certainly not.(Episode recorded October 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #23, 24 & 25, November 14th, November 21st & November 28th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 119:07


    Send us a textIt's a bumper episode as we count down to December to Dismember. Three weeks of TV, so surely some stuff has to happen, right? RIGHT?!(Episode recorded September 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #21&22, October 31st & November 7th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 78:53


    Send us a textIt's Halloween, it's the Sci-Fi Network, surely that'll be good for some exciting content as the build to December to Dismember kicks into high gear, right? Wrong!Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    BONUS EPISODE #5 - The Places We Went #2 - AEW All In, August 25th 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 127:33


    Send us a Text Message.Two very sleepy boys with sore throats take a deep dive into this weekend's action at Wembley. As a bonus, this episode also includes some poo chat. Consider yourself lucky!(Episode recorded August 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #19&20, October 17th & October 24th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 92:49


    Send us a Text Message.Season Two is entering the home straight, although actually that's not the best metaphor, as the home straight usually implies an exciting picking up of the pace. ECW on Sci-Fi is very much not achieving that objective!(Episode recorded August 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #17&18, October 3rd & October 10th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 89:20


    Send us a Text Message.Silver lining: ECW on Sci-Fi is finally trying something new. Massive cloud: the thing they're trying is Extreme Strip Poker.As you'd expect, there's a lot of sex chat in this episode (frankly too much for a show built around Balls Mahoney). Consider yourself warned!Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #15&16, September 19th & September 26th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 93:38


    Send us a Text Message.Full disclaimer: Alan and Ronan are very hungover for this one. Is ECW on Sci-Fi the ultimate hangover cure? Of course not! An added layer of torture has been added, as this episode starts with a review of DX against Big Show and the McMahons inside *adopts Vince McMahon/gruff hangover voice* HELL IN A CELL!(Episode recorded June 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    PATREON PREVIEW - Straight to DDT #1: Money Plane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 83:26


    Send us a Text Message.Enjoy a little sneak peek of just some of the great content available on our Patreon *(http://patreon.com/twtwpod), with this, the first edition of Straight to DDT, where we cover wrestlers in bad films!A whole host of content is available on the Patreon for just $5 a month, including even more late-stage WCW, ill-fated ECW revivals, Heroes of Wrestling, and much much more!(Episode recorded December 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #13&14, September 5th & September 12th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 72:25


    Send us a Text Message.Hey look, ECW on Sci-Fi hasn't been great so far, but apparently they're trying new things here, so maybe...*checks notes*, oh God.(Episode recorded May 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    BONUS EPISODE - The Best There Was #1: Beyond the Mat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 146:40


    Send us a Text Message.As a (somewhat belated) second birthday present to ourselves, we're starting a new bonus series called The Best There Was, where we finally review some good things. We start with arguably the greatest wrestling documentary of all time, as TWTW delves into Beyond the Mat!(Episode recorded June 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #11&12, August 22nd & August 29th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 85:37


    Send us a Text Message.Summerslam is over, but it's still Groundhog Day in ECW, as we watch a lot of rematches again. Still, is it possible that these may actually be a couple of decent episodes of TV? I mean, not really, but any port in a storm!Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    WWE Summerslam, August 20th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 106:10


    Send us a Text Message.Season 2 takes a quick detour into WWE proper, and it's a decision that we now greatly regret. Who's ready for the biggest funeral of the summer?(Episode recorded March 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #9&10, August 8th & August 15th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 116:17


    This is a very silly episode. Frankly, finding anything funny in this continuous dross is great luck in itself. You won't believe this, but we get some bad squash matches, low-quality vignettes and bad Tommy Dreamer segments!(Episode recorded March 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    First Video Episode Released!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 3:25


    Hello!Our very first video episode, which is the first part of Hunk Hunt with Heather, is available now on YouTube. You can get it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQYSe2IqvlIAs it's the first, we would greatly appreciate any likes, comments etc., which will help the old algorithm stuff. Enjoy!P.S. The bed music of this plug is Rick Rude's WCW theme "Simply Ravishing". Check it out if you want to hear the greatest wrestling song ever.Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #7&8, July 25th and August 1st 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 104:02


    It's Groundhog Day all over again, as Kelly strips, Kevin Thorn gurns, and The Big Show defends his title against some very un-ECW challengers. It's all happening!(Episode recorded March 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #5&6, July 11th & 18th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 118:15


    The Big Show Era of WWECW begins, and WWE has picked the perfect first challengers for his title. I mean, when you think ECW, you think Ric Flair and The Undertaker, don't you?(Episode recorded March 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #3&4, June 27th & July 4th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 88:38


    Okay, there's no denying that ECW on Sci-Fi got off to a rocky start, but things have to get better from here, right?...that's the title match you've booked? Really, WWE? You're killing us here.(Episode recorded January 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW on Sci-Fi #1&2, June 13th & June 20th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 85:52


    It's time to get into the meat of the season, and it turns out Alan needn't have worried about Ronan liking it. What fresh hell is this? Time to dive in to some tepid tepid action!(Episode recorded January 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW One Night Stand, June 11th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 130:32


    It's the final stop before the true beginning of WWECW, and you know what, it's not half bad! Does that bode well for the future of the ECW brand? Well, hindsight being what it is, absolutely not.(Episode recorded November 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE - The Stupid Sexy Podcast, "My Sister My Sitter"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 89:56


    Hope you're all having a good Christmas!As a little treat for the weird in-between days, here's Ronan guesting on Alan's other podcast, "The Stupid Sexy Podcast" (think TWTW but for the bad years of The Simpsons), which he hosts alongside previous TWTW guest Heather Anderson. In this episode, they take a deep dive into a much-maligned episode from the golden years of The Simpsons. If you're interested in checking out more of SSP, you can find it here: https://tr.ee/EWRG1lp89mHappy New Year, and we'll see you for more TWTW next week!Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    WWE vs ECW: Head-to-Head, June 7th 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 91:46


    We're just a few days away from One Night Stand 2006, but first there's got to be this slightly weird TV special! Lots of ECW chanting ahead, although sadly it's more from the wrestlers than the fans. Plus a Big Show swerve on the horizon!(Episode recorded November 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW One Night Stand, June 12th 2005

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 132:53


    Season Two proper gets underway with the very first WWE-produced ECW show. Does it hold up? Is WWECW peaking right at the very start? Why doesn't Triple H want to work Tuesdays? So many questions!(Episode recorded October 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    ECW Guilty as Charged, January 7th 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 143:14


    It's time for Season Two! In preparation for their deep dive into the horrors of WWECW, Alan and Ronan take a look at the original ECW, and try to figure out what made it so special. Was it the hardcore action, the risky storylines, the rampant misogyny? So many possibilities!(Episode recorded October 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    BONUS EPISODE #3 - WWF Survivor Series, November 24th 1993 (feat. Heather Anderson!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 143:34


    Ronan and Alan conclude the bonus episode run alongside podcaster, comedian and Alan's co-host on The Stupid Sexy Podcast, Heather Anderson! Together they explore a very lean period in WWF history, and ask all the key questions, such as "is Vince McMahon a good announcer?" and "Is Paul Bearer a hunk?"Check out The Stupid Sexy Podcast at https://linktr.ee/stupidsexypod , and Heather is @badtweetgirl on all the social media you can think of!(Episode recorded August 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    BONUS EPISODE #2 - Ric Flair's Final Matches (2008, 2011 & 2022) (feat. William Thompson!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 155:25


    The bonus episode series continues with TWTW's very first guest co-host, as comedian, podcaster and fan of the show William Thompson sits in with Alan and Ronan. Their unenviable task is to chart the decline of Ric Flair's in-ring ability through three matches that all seemed at one time to be his last (surely the third one is, right?). Not only that, we get the first TWTW reference to Heidenreich! This one has it all.William has just announced his first ever UK tour! Check out the details here: https://linktr.ee/WilliamthompsoncomedyMatches FeaturedRic Flair Vs Shawn Michaels, Wrestlemania XXIV, March 30th 2008Ric Flair Vs Sting, TNA Impact, September 15th 2011Ric Flair & Andrade El Idolo Vs Jeff Jarrett & Jay Lethal, Ric Flair's Last Match, July 31st 2022(Episode recorded September 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    BONUS EPISODE #1 - The Places We Went: AEW All In, August 27th 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 178:30


    A little later than billed, much like all planes in the UK the next day, it's time to talk about some wrestling that was actually really rather good! A big old work trip for TWTW to London for a whole lot of grappling goodness!(Episode recorded August 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    Season 1 Awards - The Best & Worst of Russo's WCW

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 100:56


    We made it! Season 1 of TWTW comes to a close, as Alan and Ronan run down the good, the bad and the ugly of WCW from September 1999 - September 2000. Plus details are revealed about upcoming bonus episodes, AND the era of Season 2 is revealed!(Episode recorded July 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    WCW Monday Nitro, September 25th 2000 (Vince Russo wins the World title)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 121:17


    The Vince Russo era of WCW comes to a screeching halt. Does the big man go out with a bang or a whimper? We find out in CAGED HEAT.(Episode recorded June 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    WCW Fall Brawl, September 17th 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 127:30


    It's the final pay-per-view of Season One, and it's filled with terrifying lows, dizzying highs and creamy middles! Can Vince Russo stick the landing of his WCW tenure? Ya never know!Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    WCW Monday Nitro, September 4th 2000 (Wargames 2000: Russo's Revenge)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 121:10


    Russo's farewell is getting tantalisingly close, but first it's time for Russo's Revenge! Bro, I got an idea: what if Wargames was bad?(Episode recorded June 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    WCW New Blood Rising, August 13th 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 157:03


    Ronan and Alan did not really enjoy this show. Or maybe they did? Is this a work or a shoot? Find out at the very confusing New Blood Rising!(Episode recorded May 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    WCW Bash at the Beach, July 9th 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 157:17


    Works, shoots and worked shoots are everywhere you look. Vampiro's up in a tree, there's cake on the ground, and Vince Russo is all sad. Could this be the greatest night in the history of our sport?(Episode recorded April 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    WCW Great American Bash, June 11th 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 131:10


    A night where Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair might have to retire, and Eric Bischoff has promised an announcement that will shake the wrestling world to its foundations. Does the Great American Bash live up to the hype? You can probably guess.(Episode recorded March 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    WCW Monday Nitro, June 5th 2000 (Goldberg Returns!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 122:40


    It's the last stop before the Great American Bash (we're not counting Thunder; no one counts Thunder), and it features the in-ring return of Goldberg, Flair Vs Russo in a cage, and Kevin Nash taking on the entire New Blood. What a night, sort of.P.S. Sorry for the extremely sexy episode image.(Episode recorded February 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    WCW Slamboree, May 7th 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 146:06


    David Arquette is your reigning, defending, undisputed, undefeated WCW World Heavyweight Champion - it's time for the Triple Cage, baby!(Episode recorded February 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    WCW Thunder, April 26th 2000 (David Arquette wins the big one)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 122:19


    It's 2000, it's Thunder, it's David Arquette in a WCW World Heavyweight title match. You know how this ends. May God have mercy on us all.(Episode recorded January 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    Ready to Rumble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 122:22


    A change of pace in this one, as Alan and Ronan take a deep dive into the infamous movie that may have been a big factor in WCW's downfall. Was it worth it? Eh, well, you can listen to find out, as opinion is divided!(Episode recorded January 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

    WCW Spring Stampede, April 16th 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 137:41


    It's a night for new champions, with all the titles vacated and on the line. Tournaments, multi-mans and, um, a Jimmy Hart match for some reason. What a time to be alive.(Episode recorded December 2022)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate of Beans Network Production)

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