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Road Warrior Animal and host Joe Roderick talk about the old days of professional wrestling and the current product you see week-to-week. RoadWarriorAnimal.com @WhatARushPod

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A Tribute To Road Warrior Animal

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 85:05


In this final episode of “What A Rush,” Animal’s co-host Joe Roderick will give his thoughts and share his memories about the man, the myth, and the pro wrestling legend who was taken from us so suddenly and tragically, Joseph “Animal” Laurinaitis. Listen in as not only Joe takes your along for his stories, but also Animal’s peers, co-workers, and friends will reminisce as well, including “Precious” Paul Ellering, Shane “Hurricane” Helms, Kevin Sullivan, Matt Cardona, Bill Apter, Larry Zbyszko, Gary Michael Cappetta, Billy Gunn, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Tony Schiavone, Nikita Koloff, and Scott Norton.Animal was one of the first “name” superstars to come aboard the Creative Control Network, and give us some credibility. He was always generous with his time, his wisdom, and his willingness to share and interact with his audience. It’s been an honor to upload and promote this podcast. RIP Animal.Blue Chew was a long time supporter of “What A Rush,” and we thank them so much for choosing this show to promote their products for so long. If you’d like to try a free month for only $5 shipping, please go to bluechew.com and use the code LOD.

Episode 91

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 44:26


Thoughts on Bullet Bob Armstong, the release of Gerald Brisco, Rusev in AEW, who to blame for the Matt Hardy injury, who does MJF remind Animal of at this point in his career...Sponsors:Check out manscaped.com and all their wonderful male grooming products and enjoy a 20% discount and free shipping with the code LOD!Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 90: AEW, WWE, and the PWI 500

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 27:45


Animal talks about fans returning to AEW and WWE (virtually), along with discussing the PWI 500 release, and more...Sponsors:Check out manscaped.com and all their wonderful male grooming products and enjoy a 20% discount and free shipping with the code LOD!Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 89

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 31:09


Animal is back to discuss what it's really like to lose an eye in wrestling. Also talks about who the recent MVPs of WWE and AEW have been. Cody's work. And previewing the Tag Team Appreciation Night that AEW is planning on August 12.Sponsors:Check out manscaped.com and all their wonderful male grooming products and enjoy a 20% discount and free shipping with the code LOD!Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!

Thowback Episode: “Ravishing” Rick Rude

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 85:57


Road Warrior Animal is back for another episode of the What A Rush Podcast with host Joe Roderick and this week the guy recap the life and times of Hall of Famer, Rick Rude. Hear stories of how Rick and Joe first met in Minnesota, how they got their start in wrestling, and all of their run-ins during their legendary careers before Rude’s untimely death in 1999.Sponsors:Check out manscaped.com and all their wonderful male grooming products and enjoy a 20% discount and free shipping with the code LOD!Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 88

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 37:39


Joe and Animal talk about the return of wrestling conventions in the US, the death of Mr. Wrestling #2, and the continued wrestling TV that is being done without fans.Sponsors:Check out manscaped.com and all their wonderful male grooming products and enjoy a 20% discount and free shipping with the code LOD!Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Throwback Episode: Jim Cornette

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 63:46


Check out this throwback episode of the What A Rush podcast, as Road Warrior Animal interviews James E Cornette. Hear Animal and Jim talk about the first ever Night of the Skywalkers Scaffold Match. Hear how it came to be, how it was called, and what they both knew of the finish. Also hear the 2 discuss the current state of wrestling, and how things can be changed for the better. Animal and Jim were also involved with NWA 70 and the announcement of the return of the Crockett Cup in 2019. Sponsors:Check out manscaped.com and all their wonderful male grooming products and enjoy a 20% discount and free shipping with the code LOD!Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 87: The Dark Side Of The Ring

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 30:52


On this episode of the What A Rush Podcast with Road Warrior Animal and Joe Roderick, Animal and Joe discuss the recent episode of The Dark Side Of The Ring, which covered the career of the Road Warriors! Hear Animal's uncensored thoughts on the show, how the LOD's career was portrayed, possible future projects, and so much more!Sponsors:Check out manscaped.com and all their wonderful male grooming products and enjoy a 20% discount and free shipping with the code LOD!Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Throwback Episode: Kevin Sullivan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 61:25


After 4 weeks of watch alongs leading up to the Great American Bash '88, Animal and Joe welcome in Kevin Sullivan. Sullivan talks about the making of the Tower of Doom, and who was originally supposed to be in the match and how it ended up being a 10 man match rather than 2 on 2. Sullivan also discusses working with the Road Warriors, booking them, and how so many dropped the ball. The boys all give their thoughts on random story lines and wrestlers in today's WWE and ways to get guys over. You don't want to miss over 45 minutes with the Task Master in this week's show.And before they talk with Kevin; Animal listens to Tony Schiavone and Conrad Thompson do their best to imitate the Road Warriors and warns Tony about doing it again.Sponsors:Check out manscaped.com and all their wonderful male grooming products and enjoy a 20% discount and free shipping with the code LOD!Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 86: What A Quarantine!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 30:08


After a long hiatus, Animal and Joe welcome you back to the quarantine edition of the What A Rush Podcast, talking about memories of the Fink, giving thoughts on WrestleMania, and the recent WWE cuts, and what it's like to wrestle in front of no fans. Also, an idea for a show in May during the Dark Side of the Ring about the Road Warriors in May.Sponsors:Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Manscaped: Get 20% off their high quality male grooming products PLUS free shipping at manscaped.com with the code LOD! Glory Pro Wrestling

Throwback Episode: LOD 2000

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 85:06


20 years ago, Hawk and Animal were given an updated gimmick, LOD 2000! They were paired with Sunny, given a futuristic look, and eventually added Droz. Hear Joe and Joe talk about what went into that phase of the Road Warriors and why it didn’t work in the end.Also, Animal talks about some of the latest stories in professional wrestling, including the most up to date WrestleMania card, the Sami Callahan/Eddie Edwards feud, ALL IN, the NFL Combine, The Mountain Deadlifing, and so much more.Enjoy the nearly 90-minute episode, subscribe and leave a review… and then buy a new podcast shirt at www.prowrestlingtees.com/roadwarriorsSponsors:Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 85: AEW Revolution and WWE Super Showdown Recaps

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 39:37


Animal is back from his trip to Qatar and is ready to talk about everything wrestling. Hear about "fun" air travels, a story about Joe and Animal's family at a recent ROH show, and then hear Animal talk about the latest WrestleMania storylines and recap the AEW Revolution PPV.You'll hear thoughts on Goldberg, Undertaker, Orton, Jericho, Orange Cassidy, and many many more.Sponsors:Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Throwback Episode: "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 87:50


On this week's Throwback Episode of the What A Rush Podcast, Joe "Road Warrior Animal" Laurinaitis and Joe Roderick chat with the Million Dollar Man, Ted DiBiase. Ted’s movie, The Price of Fame will be available on Amazon on December 22nd. Along with promoting the movie that Ted worked on with Ted Jr, the Million Dollar Man also talks with Animal about the first time they met and Ted’s initial thoughts of the Road Warriors and how their careers often times crossed in various territories and companies. The 2 WWE Hall of Famers also talked about what it was like to wrestle Hulk Hogan and discuss the importance of family and faith. Joe also tells a story of a rib Curt Henning pulled on Ted 25 years ago that Ted never knew.Sponsors:Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/Opedix and their kinetic health gear are changing the way you work out, recover, and prevent injury! Check out opedix.com and use the code CCN to get 15% off your order!Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 84: Thoughts before Qatar

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 30:18


Animal is heading to Qatar for a huge weekend show, so that means an early episode!!! Hear this thoughts from the past few days of the wrestling world, along with the rumors of Davey Boy Smith heading to the Hall of Fame as a solo wrestler. Sponsors:Opedix and their kinetic health gear are changing the way you work out, recover, and prevent injury! Check out opedix.com and use the code CCN to get 15% off your order!Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Throwback Episode: Paul Ellering

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 70:35


On this throwback addition of What A Rush with Road Warrior Animal and Joe Roderick, check out the episode when they welcomed their first guest! It wouldn’t be a Road Warrior/Legion of Doom show, without Precious Paul Ellering. The longtime friend and manager of Hawk and Animal joins the show to talk about his run in NXT along with comparing the Authors of Pain, with his old team. Paul also talks about his daughter Rachael, who has been wrestling for a year now, and Joe and Paul tell stories from the road and their careers. You’ll never believe who performed surgery on Paul back in 1982! Join us for an hour-long thrill ride as these 2 old friends reminisce with stories from their 30+ years together in the ring and on the road.Sponsors:Opedix and their kinetic health gear are changing the way you work out, recover, and prevent injury! Check out opedix.com and use the code CCN to get 15% off your order!Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 83: Post Super Bowl/Rumble Recap plus AEW and WWE talk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 36:27


Animal and Joe sit down this week following Roderick;s trip to the Super Bowl in Miami. The guys talk about all the wrestlers he met in Florida and share some stories about them. Following that, Animal gives his thoughts on the men and women's Rumble winners, and recent episodes of AEW. Sponsors:Blue Chew: use the code LOD for a free month of the top male enhancement chewable! Same ingredients as Viagra and Cialis!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 82: Remembering Rocky Johnson and Royal Rumble Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 39:02


Animal and Joe return for their first show of 2020, (Hard to believe that Dustin Rhodes, DDP, and Big Show are still wrestling!) and give their thoughts on recent WWE and AEW shows and storylines.Then Animal gives his thoughts on the passing of Rocky Johnson and what he meant to wrestling, along with many of the hardships he dealt with wrestling when he did.Finally, we get Rumble predictions.SPONSORSBlue Chew.com - new promo code LOD for a free month!

Episode 81: Wrapping up 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 34:00


For one final time this decade, Animal and Joe bring you the year end edition of the What a Rush Podcast. Hear their most recent thoughts on NXT and AEW, along with who the best wrestler of the year was. Also, go inside the mind of a tag team wrestler to get Animal's thoughts on the women's tag match at TLC.Sponsors:Blue Chew Male Enhancement Chewables (use code RUSH for a free month!)Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 80: Wrestlecade Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 50:19


Back after a Thanksgiving break, Animal and Joe start the show by talking WrestleCade. Animal was there and shares a story about Great Muta, followed by giving his thoughts on the Sandman controversy. And speaking of controversy, Animal also talks about Jim Cornette in NWA.After all of that, they boys talk about the recent Wednesday Night Wars between AEW and NXT and how AEW needs to improve on some of the in-ring work moving forward.See Joe this weekend up in Anchorage, AlaskaSponsors:Blue Chew Male Enhancement Chewables (use code RUSH for a free month!)

Episode 79: AEW Full Gear recap and Wednesday Night War talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 42:39


This week hear Animal with a full beard talk about Full Gear, plus the guys break down the most recent AEW PPV including Joe's thoughts on the Jericho/Cody finish, MJF, and the Lights Out match between Mox and Omega. Animal and Joe also discuss the recent WWE shows that included NXT run ins and they build towards Survivor Series in one week.Also, find out how much money it would take for Animal to wrestle his retirement match for WWE or AEW...Sponsors:Blue ChewGlory Pro Wrestling

Episode 78: WWE Crown Jewel Instant Reaction

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 50:54


Recorded minutes after the end of Crown Jewel, Animal and Joe give you their immediate thoughts on the 4th Saudi PPV. Who got over? Who was buried? And what to make of The Fiend winning the Universal Title? Give it a listen and leave us your thoughts on social media. Twitter: @WhatARushPodFB: What a Rush Podcast w/ Road Warrior Animal, Joe LaurinaitisSponsors:Blue Chew Male Enhancement Chewables (use code RUSH for a free month!)Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 77: Animal In Ohio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 42:01


Short and sweet episode this week and Animal is with the grand kids in Dayton, Ohio. It wasn't a particularly exciting week in the world of wrestling, but Animal finally got a chance to watch NWA Powerrr and shares his thoughts on that product and some changes that need to be made. Also, the guys discuss Ric Flair's appearance on Raw this week and what might happen next week at the show in Saudi.SPONSORS;BlueChew.com (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)Tiege Hanley Skin Care for Men: tiege.com/rushoctober for 10% off!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 76: WWE Draft Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 48:01


Following a week off, the guys are back to discuss the Draft that happened the past week on Smackdown and Raw. Before they get in to that, some Hell in a Cell talk and recap of what's going on in AEW. Also, stick around to hear about the conversation Animal and Eric Bischoff had on Tuesday after Easy E was let go from the WWE.SPONSORS;BlueChew.com (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)Tiege Hanley Skin Care for Men: tiege.com/rushoctober for 10% off!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 75: Immediate AEW Dynamite reaction and Hell in a Cell preview

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 46:29


Animal and Joe hit the record button minutes after the first episode of AEW Dynamite goes off the air and you get the freshest of thoughts on the newest wrestling company. What was good, what needs improvement, and where can the company go from here? Also, it's WWE Premiere Week, with a Hell in the Cell PPV only days away... but only 3 matches announced. Why???And finally, it's been 20 years since Gorilla Monsoon passed away on October 6, 1999. Animal talks about Gorilla and what he meant to the business.SPONSORS;Check out AEW Dynamite on TNT this Wednesday at 8 PM!BlueChew.com (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)Tiege Hanley Skin Care for Men: tiege.com/rushoctober for 10% off!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 74: The Wrestling Landscape gets ready for change

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 48:01


It's the final week before the wrestling landscape changes as we know it. Animal and Joe talk about the upcoming changes, and a hodgepodge of other topics that they have seen in the wrestling world over the past 7 days, with a few entertaining stories about Animal encounters and what his travel plans look like in the next few weeks. Sponsors:AEW on TNT, Wednesday October 2nd at 8 PM Eastern!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 73: Clash Of Champions Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 32:45


Animal gives his thoughts this week on the Clash of Champions PPV and the way the WWE is handling Braun Strowman. Also, what he thinks can become of NXT on USA every week. Don't forget to listen to Animal give his football picks, as he's 4-0 on the year so far. Lots of wrestling talk packed in to a short show this week. What a Rush!!!Sponsors:Check out the debut of AEW on TNT on Wednesday October 2nd at 8 PM!BlueChew.com (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)MyBookie: http://bit.ly/MYB-Warrior wth code ROAD for an up to $1000 deposit bonus!Tiege Hanley Skin Care for Men: tiege.com/rushseptember with the code WARRIORANIMAL for 10% off!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 72: Animal's Birthday and Clash of Champions Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 53:15


It's the Birthday Edition of the podcast as Animal turns 59 on 9/12/19. Join us for his favorite memories of Madison Square Garden and then World Class Revolution promoter Jerry Bostic joins to talk about working with Joe and Kevin Sullivan. Animal then gives his thoughts on Raw and Smackdown this week before a quick preview of Clash of Champions this Sunday.Also get Animal's football picks, sponsored by My Bookie. He's 2-0 on the season. Sponsors:BlueChew.com (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)MyBookie: http://bit.ly/MYB-Warrior wth code ROAD for an up to $1000 deposit bonus!Tiege Hanley Skin Care for Men: tiege.com/rushseptember with the code WARRIORANIMAL for 10% off!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 71: All Out Thoughts and More

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 43:03


We are days removed from AEW's ALL OUT PPV and Road Warrior Animal, Joe Laurinaitis is back to share his thoughts on the show. Also the guys discuss Jericho losing his title, Ric Flair possibly suing WWE, KOTR, and Braun Strowman's future at a possible champion.And don't miss Week 1 of Animal's picks, as he gives you his thoughts on a few football games this weekend, sponsored by MyBookie.Sponsors:BlueChew.com (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)MyBookie: http://bit.ly/MYB-Warrior wth code ROAD for an up to $1000 deposit bonus!Tiege Hanley Skin Care for Men: tiege.com/rushseptember with the code WARRIORANIMAL for 10% off!Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 70: Interview with Buff Bagwell

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 46:38


This week, we have a special What A Rush Podcast, as Animal and Joe are together with a guest, former WCW star and nWo member, Marcus Buff Bagwell. Animal and Buff talk about what the wrestling world was like 20+ years ago, and of course talk tag team wrestling. Buff talks about what a match vs the Road Warriors would have been like if he was involved, and what his in ring work is like these days on the indy scene. Also, Buff promotes his new podcast, which you can find on PodBean. Sponsors:Manscaped.com (use code ANIMAL for 20% off)BlueChew.com (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)MyBookie: http://bit.ly/MYB-Warrior wth code ROAD for an up to $1000 deposit bonus!

Episode 69: WWE Summerslam Fallout

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 39:07


A shorty from Animal and Joe as they talk about the past week since SummerSlam and what things look like moving forward. Inside the episode you'll also hear thoughts on the next 2 months before the debut of AEW's weekly TV show, and both guys debate on Bray Wyatt debuting the Fiend. Sponsors:Manscaped.com (use code ANIMAL for 20% off)BlueChew.com (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)

Episode 68: Tribute To Harley Race

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 40:16


It's a bittersweet episode today and Joe and Animal talk about the passing of the legend, Harley Race, at the age of 76. Animal shares stories about his first meeting and match with Harley, and what their friendship has been like over the years. Animal talks about what made Harley such a great champion and one of the greatest the wrestling business has ever seen. He also shares a Harley/Hawk bar story from Japan you won't want to miss. RIP Harley!Sponsors:Manscaped.com (use code ANIMAL for 20% off)BlueChew.com (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 67: RAW Reunion and Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 52:51


After being on the road for the past 2 weeks straight, with no end in sight for 6 more days, Animal joins Joe Roderick for this week's episode as they discuss the most recent Raw Reunion show. Animal gives his take on why he hasn't been booked, and what it might take to get him back on WWE television. Also, earlier in the day, Animal met Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, and Braun Strowman for the first time. He discusses his initial thoughts on them and what positive things it means for the company moving forward.Sponsors:Manscaped.com (use code ANIMAL for 20% off)Tiege Hanley Skin Care for Men (Tiege.com/WhatARush and code WHATARUSH for 20% off!)BlueChew.com (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 66: Extreme Rules and Fight for the Fallen Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 50:01


After a week off for the holiday, Joe and Joe are back. Roderick was at the MLB All Star Game this past weekend, and ran in to the Miz. A discussion takes place about the lack of press that this weekend's AEW show has received, but if that really matters with the momentum of the company? Also, how apparent is it that Heyman and Bischoff have their fingerprints all over Raw and Smackdown, with a big PPV happening this Sunday in Philadelphia?Sponsors:Tiege Hanley Skin Care for Men (Tiege.com/WhatARush and code WHATARUSH for 20% off!)BlueChew.com (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)Manscaped.com (use code ANIMAL for 20% off)Glory Pro Wrestling

Episode 65: WWE Stomping Ground Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 54:26


The boys are back as Joe Roderick is one week removed from ACL reconstruction. Hear how he's doing and then listen to Animal give his thoughts on the big news from the world of the WWE that broke on Thursday morning. After that, you'll hear thoughts on the Stomping Grounds PPV that took place this past Sunday, and what the WWE should do with some talent and storylines moving forward.Sponsored by:Teige Hanley Skin Care for Men (Tiege.com/WhatARush and code WHATARUSH for 20% off!)Blue Chew (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)Nocking Point Wine

Episode 64: Hockey & Wrestling Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 41:06


Joe and Joe open this week's show talking hockey???? As both show hosts are from the St. Louis area, they discuss the St. Louis Blues winning their first ever Stanley Cup. Has Animal ever touched the Cup? Stories of the Laurinaitis family playing hockey, and more. Then we move on to the latest in pro wrestling, with a recap of the Saudi Super Showdown, and what changes need to be made to the current product. Sponsored by:Teige Hanley Skin Care for Men (Tiege.com/WhatARush and code WHATARUSH for 20% off!)Blue Chew (Promo Code: RUSH for a free month!)Glory Pro WrestlingNocking Point Wine

Episode 63: Double or Nothing review and more stories about Vince

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 48:01


Fresh off a weekend in Vegas for Starrcast II and AEW's first show, Double or Nothing, Animal talks about what he liked from the debut of wrestling's newest company. Also, after hearing Jon Moxley talk with Chris Jericho, Animal shares 2 legendary Legion of Doom stories about times he had to deal with ideas that Vince thought would be home runs.Sponsors:Blue Chew (CODE: RUSH)Glory Pro WrestlingNocking Point Wine

Episode 62: Owen Hart Tribute

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 58:32


20 years ago, on 5/23/1999, Owen Hart tragically passed away in a WWF ring. On this week's episode, Joe talks about his friendship with Owen, the first time they met, ribs Owen played on Joe, Owen's death, and attending the funeral. All as we remember the late, great Owen Hart.Also, Joe and Joe give their thoughts on the MITB show from last Sunday and the new 24/7 Championship. The guys also talk about the passing of Ashley Massarro and her inclusion in the concussion lawsuit.Sponsors:Nocking Point WineGlory Pro Wrestling

Episode 61: Thoughts on the WWE product and Vince McMahon

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 43:30


There have been a lot of thoughts recently about Raw and Smackdown's poor ratings, with rumors of what the atmosphere has been like backstage in the WWE. With AEW soon to arrive, how will the landscape of professional wrestling change over the next few months? And what was it like to work for Vince at different times over the years? Animal gives you his thoughts and more in this week's episode.Glory Pro WrestlingBlue ChewNocking Point Wine

Best Of What A Rush: Conrad Thompson, X-Pac, and Jim Cornette!

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 73:35


On this best of episode of What A Rush with Road Warrior Animal, Starrcast's Conrad Thompson, WWE Hall Of Famer X-Pac, and legendary manager Jim Cornette are all here!

Episode 60: Jay Lethal

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 42:15


Let Joe and Animal take you back to WrestleMania week in New York this week on the podcast. We travel to the backstage areas of Madison Square Garden where the guys had a chance to interview, then ROH champ, Jay Lethal prior to his match at the G1 Supercard.

Episode 59: WrestleMania and New York Weekend Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 32:44


Animal and Joe have returned from New York where WrestleMania weekend has come and gone. Hear stories of their days in the city, what to expect in future episodes, thoughts on the G1 Supercard, and everything that happened in the WWE.Sponsored by:Nocking Point WineBlue ChewGlory Pro

Episode 58: WrestleMania 35 Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 34:21


Animal and Joe are back before they head off to New York for WrestleMania. This week they preview the card on Sunday and also talk about the class for the Hall of Fame on Saturday. Hear Animal's thoughts on everything, with a few predictions thrown in as well.Sponsors:Nocking Point WinesBlue ChewStatements Games: Behind the Barricade

Episode 57: Stevie Ray

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 65:01


This week Animal talks to a soon to be Hall of Famer, and 1/2 of another great tag team, Stevie Ray. The 2 discuss tag team wrestling today compared to 20 years ago. Why they never worked a program together. Comparing each other team's managers. And so much more. It's a Hall of Fame edition of the What A Rush Podcast that you don't want to miss.Sponsored by:Glory Pro WrestlingNocking Point WinesBlue Chew

Episode 56: Fastlane and Road to WrestleMania

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 35:21


Animal and Joe Roderick give their thoughts on last weekend's Fastlane PPV and the Road to WrestleMania, with topics including wrestlers repeating the same move, Shane's heel turn, Kofi vs Vince, and the Women's Triple Threat buildup. Animal also talk about the passing of his dear friend Wally Yamaguchi.Sponsors include:Nocking Point WinesStatement GamesBehind the Barricade WrestleMania Tailgate PartyBlue ChewPro Wrestling TeesGlory Pro Wrestling

Episode 55: Tribute To King Kong Bundy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 44:01


One of the first wrestlers to be associated with Hawk and Animal was King Kong Bundy, and 30+ years later you know Animal is going to have some stories to share about a wrestling legend who passed away earlier this week. Hear some of them on this week's episode, along with Animal's thoughts on the Road to WrestleMania which saw a few great promos this week.Also be sure to check out our newest sponsor StatementGames.com, and see the deal they have on an awesome WrestleMania Tailgate Party they will be throwing across the street from MetLife prior to WM 35 on April 7.Also, thank you to our other sponsors; Blue Chew, Nocking Point Wines, and Glory Pro Wrestling.

Episode 54

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 51:07


After month off, Animal and Joe return to catch up on where they were all of February. From car wrecks to teeth pulled to miles and miles of travel the boys we catch up on the world of wrestling and talk about WrestleMania SZN.Sponsored by Blue Chew (promo code RUSH) and Nocking Point Wine (promo code ANIMAL)

Episode 53: DDP & Ken Shamrock

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 45:21


While Joe is doing his St. Louis radio duties this week from Radio Row in Atlanta, he's found a few of Animal's old friends to bring on the show. DDP and Ken Shamrock each sit down with Joe and they call back to Animal to reminisce and talk about a variety of topics. 2 truly unique interviews this week!Sponsors: Blue ChewCome Hell of High Water on FiteTVNocking Point WineGlory Pro Wrestling

Episode 52: PCO

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 49:31


This week's guest on the What A Rush Podcast isn't human... he's PCO. Animal and PCO faced off on a Raw back in 1998 which you can see on the Network, but in this episode they talk about the difference between singles and tag wrestling, along with PCO's first memory of Animal and Hawk, and how he has reinvented himself over the past 18 months. Prior to PCO, Animal and Joe preview this Sunday's Royal Rumble.Sponsors: Blue Chew, Nocking Point Wine, Glory Pro Wrestling, and McAloon Productions

Episode 51: The War Kings

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 51:20


Animal brings on his newest proteges this week, Jax Dane and Crimson, The War Kings!!! The 3 of them, and Joe Roderick talk about their careers and what led them to having a Road Warrior in their corner for NWA today. Hard times in the old NWA and TNA, and how things are different today. Also, what the future might hold for this massive tag team.Also hear what WWE tag team Animal is a new fan of...Sponsored by Blue Chew and Nocking Point Wines

Episode 50: Talking AEW with Alex Marvez

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 37:11


This week was potentially groundbreaking in the world of wrestling with the introductory rally for All Elite Wrestling in Jacksonville, Florida. SiriusXM NFL host, Alex Marvez was there to serve as a co-MC and he joins the boys (11:00 mark) to talk about the atmosphere and the excitement surrounding the event. Animal also lets the world know that he wants to work with Cody and the Bucks on this new venture, the same way he once worked with Cody's father, Dusty. It's an exciting time to be a wrestling fan, and Animal and Joe are here to talk all things AEW this week.This week's episode is sponsored by Blue Chew. Promo code in the first minute of the episode!

Episode 49: Remembering Mean Gene Okerlund

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 48:44


t's the first episode of 2019, but unfortunately it's a sad topic as Animal and Joe discuss the passing of "Mean" Gene Okerlund. Before talking about Gene, Animal addresses comments he made last episode that made their way to Becky Lynch and Tyler Breeze. Hear what the Hall of Famer had to say about the 2 WWE Superstars tweets about him.But back to Gene. Hear about Animal first meeting "Mean" Gene, and his last interaction with his fellow Hall of Famer. Hear clips of times that Gene interviewed the LOD, and Animal's reaction to the flashbacks. You won't want to miss Animal's tribute to his long time dear friend.This week's episode is sponsored by Blue Chew and Glory Pro Wrestling.

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