Wrestlemaniacs

Bob, Jake & Alex go back to 1992 to watch one of the greatest Royal Rumble matches of all time. This rumble match featured many wrestling legends and amazing storytelling by the announcers. Your hosts answer some important questions such as; How would they win the rumble? Who would be more popular now than then? And who had the worst hair? Listen and get drunk on some nostalgiahol.

Happy new year to all the wrestling maniacs around the world. 2020 was a rough one, & we hope you are all happy, healthy, & safely enjoying some pro wrestling. We have a lot of big plans for the Podcast in 2021, but before that we want to try and pay tribute to an amazing pro wrestler, & person who passed away late last year, Mr. Johnathan Huber aka Brodie Lee, aka Luke Harper. In 2019, Mr. Huber traveled a long way to support our art community by performing at the Detroit Improv Festival. He was funny, humble and kind to so many people at this event. So for this episode, Bob, Jake and Alex discuss Luke Harper, the Wyatt Family, and one of the top 5 best 3-on-3 matches in the past decade from Elimination Chamber 2014. We also play/invent Bad Box of Gimmicks that we hope to play live someday soon! Rest in Peace Mr. Huber, thank you for the memories and we wish we could have seen more.

Your 3 favorite wrestlemaniacs are once again joined by local improviser and wrestling fan, Alex Aho as they finish the conversation all about Wrestlemania 17. Shane vs. Vince, HHH vs the Undertaker, Rock Austin 2 are just a few of the big topics this episode. THe main event had a twist ending that most fans hated. What could have happened to make it better? What was the best match on the show? What was Jake drinking? Join us as we wrap up this show in grand fashion.

Finally it is time to discuss Wrestlemania 17! And you 3 hosts are not alone. Bob Jake and Alex are joined by fellow improviser Alex Aho. Arguably the greatest Wrestlemania of all time, this show is packed from start to finish with great moments we see in highlight reels to this day. There is in fact so much to discuss we can’t fit it into 1 episode. Journey back to 2001 and enjoy !

In honor of Jake’s recent birthday your 3 hosts review one his favorite matches, RVD vs. Jericho from the Unforgiven 2001 PPV. If it has been a while or if you’ve never seen this match you need to go back and watch it. This is not a match that is talked about often but it is 5 stars in our book. The current product is very different and challenging to watch sometimes. But this the perfect match to watch & remind yourself why you are a fan of pro wrestling!

Bob, Jake & Alex each pick one of their favorite Undertaker matches to honor the retirement of one of pro wrestling’s GOATS. The Undertaker has had a legendary 30 year career with so many memorable matches. If you like this type of episode let us know and we will keep this series and the format going! Thank you Undertaker for all the memories.

Jake picks a match from WCW Bash at the Beach 1998 for this week’s episode. Come join Bob, Jake and Alex along with returning special guest Tess Hannah to relive the NBA star packed main event. After having a rivalry during the NBA finals Karl Malone teams with DDP to take on Dennis Rodman & Hollywood Hogan. Which NBA star would come out on top? And who showed potential for a second career as wrestler? Also Hogan does a chicken dance. Sometimes bad matches can be good fun.

To kick off season 3 Bob, Jake & Alex are joined by the talented performer Tess Hannah as they begin to dive into Wrestlemania 2000...or 16 for those counting. On this show we discuss the last episode of RAW before the big event. This show had a lot of future champions and hall of famers as well as the entire McMahon family. Buckle-up Maniacs because just like the episode under discussion, this show might go off the rails( in a good way). Enjoy!

Wrestlemania 36 day two has come and gone but the internet is still talking about it and so are your Hosts! This week on Wrestlemaniacs Podcast Bob and Alex battle audio issues & try to find Jake as they review the good and the bad of the second day of Mania 36. Drew McIntyre is the new man, NXT has a new woman. Edge made his unexpected return in a grueling Last man standing match, and John Cena disappeared in the Firefly Funhouse. Bob and Alex get deep into their fandom, what was great and who dropped the ball on the biggest stage of them all. Tune in and enjoy maniacs!

This year’s Wrestlemania has come and gone. It was by far the most unique Wrestlemania of all time. Tune in to find out what Bob, Jake and Alex thought of the matches on the first day of matches. What match stole the show? And what match put Jake to sleep? And what was sold so well Jake skipped ahead and didn’t see the real finish? Download and listen in to hear all about it!

Bob, Jake and Alex go back to 1994 and watch the first episode of a show that is one part Baywatch and one part Night Rider. Hulk Hogan had a single season run of a show based on his straight to video movie Thunder in Paradise. There is a lot to get into about this show and how the writers assumed everyone had seen the movie it was based on.Thankfully they have Patty Ghould to help break down this Turner television classic. THis was a fun conversation you shouldn’t miss.

Bob, Jake and Alex are joined by the talented Patty Ghould and together they watch & discuss a classic match from 1999. During the Super Bowl the Rock and Mankind had an epic empty arena match. This was the first empty arena match in the WWF and it was a great one. Does it hold up? ANd how does it compare to the current empty arena shows? Listen in to find out.

Greetings Maniacs! Hope you are all safe and healthy. Bob, Jake and Alex are all sheltering-in-place but still watching wrestling. This week they discuss the famous Smackdown TLC match from 2001. Some call it the Forgotten TLC but our healthy(or at least not sick) hosts explain this match is a classic worthy or PPV main event status. This was an experimental episode using zoom so we apologize for any audio issue in advance. Stay tuned as the show will continue to improve and provide.

This week Bob, Jake and Alex discuss the great and the just plain bad moments of Wrestlemania 15. This was the first of 3 Wrestlemanias that were headlined by The Rock and Steve Austin. This show featured 6 title matches and one attempted murder. DX breaks up and Pete Gas sits in the front row. The attitude era was in full swing and so are the stories this week in Wrestlemaniacs podcast!

Bob, Jake and Alex dive into the stories and build for Wrestlemania 15 as they watch and discuss the “Go Home” episode of RAW leading into Wrestlemania. This is the iconic episode when Mr. McMahon takes a beer bath. The Corporation is battling the Ministry of Darkness, Big Show fights Steve Austin and so much more. Plus Jake discusses fighting the Mean Street Posse. Don’t miss out on the storylines and laughs this week on Wrestlemaniacs Podcast!

This week Bob, Jake and Alex enjoy 90’s nostalgia. Space Ghost Coast to Coast was an animated late night talk show that was the predecessor of Adult Swim on the Cartoon Network. It was a show ahead of its time. And it also had Hulk Hogan as a guests and voice acting by the Macho Man! Links on the facebook page. You gotta listen and watch this!

Welcome to the beginning of the Austin Era & Season 2 of Wrestlemaniacs! Bob, Jake and Alex go through the Wrestlemania where Steve Austin finally becomes a world champion, Kane makes his debut against his brother and the 1st ever Dumpster match steals the show. We have a lot more to come with the new season. Be sure to listen in to find out what is changing and what is yet to come on the Wrestlemaniacs Podcast!

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The bonus this week is all about the epic double-turn at Wrestlemania 13 that made Bret Hart a villain and Stone Cold Steve Austin a hero. Bob, Jake and Alex discuss their thoughts on how this one match changed the course of the WWF and the prowrestling industry. Listen in and let us know your thoughts on facebook, instagram or gmail. Don’t forget to check out the other Podcasts on Gabber Media..

Bob, Jake and Alex are joined by the very funny and knowledgeable Sal Caramagno as they watch and discuss the iconic 13th Wrestlemania. This was one of the most important Wrestlemanias of all time due to a single match; Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin. One of, if not the, greatest match in Wrestlemania History that changed the course of wrestling with a double turn. But there were alot of other matches on the card including the Mania debut of The Rock. Plus Sal flexs some wrestling trivia muscles and entertains your 3 hosts. We were fired up for this one and you should be to. A great guest, a great Wrestlemania and a great time for all. Enjoy Wrestlemaniacs! Join us in supporting our guest Sal Caramagnoby visiting his youtube channel: HOT TALENT BUFFET https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVFKYEYtjePN_IK4rQZDpEw?fbclid=IwAR03cMeRUtgMntnBaP2KkLpVelz_xUc8L_AYwMYZ1f6zGn28uDuMGa7w2OM

This week’s bonus episode is all about the great match between Mankind and WWF champion HBK. Bob, Jake and Alex talk about this epic battle and compare it to al ot of current things we see on the TV. If you haven’t seen this one in a while it is a definite rewatch!

It’s the famous Iron Man Match this week, and Bob, Jake, & Alex are joined by the very funny Alex Bergmans. Alex performs regularly at Go Comedy Improv theater and currently you can catch him as part of The Bureau on Sundays at 7pm. Unlike your 3 hosts Alex didn’t grow up as big wrestling fan, but that makes the conversation all the more fun. How does the famous main event hold up after 24 years? And don’t forget the famous Hollywood Backlot Brawl between Golddust and Roddy Piper. This one interesting to say the least. Enjoy Maniacs!

Lawrence Taylor from the NFL in the main event? You better believe it! Jake, Bob and Alex are covering Mania 11 this week and the reviews are all over the place. Ted Debiase’s Million Dollar Corp. has a busy night, Pam Anderson is MIA, Razor and J Double possibly steal the show, and Big Daddy Kool takes on HBK for the strap. A lot was going on in the WWF to say the least. And likewise your 3 favorite hosts cover a lot of ground during this episode of Wrestlemaniacs!

Bob, Jake and Alex take a look at the second ladder match between Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon from Summer Slam 1995. Which match was better? Could they recapture the magic that stole the show at Wrestlemania X? Listen in to find out! this episode brought to you in part by, Whiskey!

Due to schedule issues we have another bonus episode this week. So Bob and Alex watched 2 matches from the first Starcade in 1983. First is the brutal Dog Collar match b/t Roddy Piper and Greg “The Hammer” Valentine. And then a cage match for the NWA world title b/t Ric Flair and Harley Race. Blood, bodyslams, laser shows and more this week! Next week Jake will be back and bring a guest to review Mania X. Until then buy your tickets to see Frosty at Go Comedy!

Many say it’s the worst Wrestlemania of all time. Hulk Hogan returns to team with the Beefer and go for the tag titles, yet Somehow ends the night as world champ. The Stieners and Head Shrinkers steal the show and Undertaker has a tall order to make a decent match. What do Jake, Bob, and Alex think? Well you have to tune in to find out. But all three are not pulling any punches in this episode.

It’s rare condition in this day and age, to hear 3 guys converse about 90’s TV and Urkle enraged. Sorry for the terrible rhyme but I’m not a pro and neither were Steve Urkle and Carl Winslow when they stepped in the ring to fight the Bushwackers. You’ve heard Jake talk about it for a while, and finally the time has come. We watch and review an episode of Family Matters. This is a fun episode with a lot of randomness and TGIF TV recollections. Download and enjoy!

Bob, Jake and Alex go back to 1992 and discuss Wrestlemania VIII. WWF promoted a double main event; Champion Ric Flair vs. Macho Man Randy Savage & Hulk Hogan vs. Sid Justice. As always your 3 hosts have a fun time discussing the good, the great and the terrible moments from the PPV. Plus Alex shares some childhood memories of watching this show live. And Jake keeps it real when he rips one of the main event matches a new asshole.

This week Bob, Jake and Alex discuss one of the best tag team matches of 1990. The Hart Foundation challenges Demolition for the Tag Team Championship in a two-out-of-three falls match at Summer Slam. Crazy gimmicks, LOD’s involement and innovative moves by the Harts are all discussed. If you haven’t seen it be sure to check it out and listen in as they review a classic.

This week Bob, Jake and Alex prove they really do have other friends as they are joined by their very first guest, Dylan Wolf. Along with being a wrestling fan and all around good guy, Dylan is a highly skilled improviser, actor and show host in the metro Detroit area. Come along as the 4 have a fun conversation about Wrestlemania VI-The Ultimate Challenge! The event was packed with amazing & amazingly bad promos, 15 matches (including the iconic battle between The Ultimate Warrior & Hulk Hogan), and the infamous birth of Sad Hammer via song. All this plus; Big Boss Man’s Ghost, Ninja Turtles, and so much more! The first show with a guest, the first mania of the 90’s; it’s a can't miss episode!

The WrestleManiac's go head to head as the try to draft their ultimate 80's wrestling Stable. Alex, Jake, and Bob draft their favorite 80's wrestlers and you decide by voting via the wrestleManiacs Facebook page on who you think drafted the strongest team

The Mega Powers explode this week on the podcast as Bob, Jake and Alex rewatch, review and relive Wrestlemania V. This show had everything from the great Wrestlemania debuts of Mr. Perfect & The Blue Blazer(Owen Hart), iconic IC and World Heavyweight title matches, and quite possibly the worst Piper’s Pit ever. Not to mention a rap performance by Run DMC! Does Wrestlemania V live up to the childhood memories? Enjoy the nostalgia of 1989 this week on Wrestlemaniacs Podcast.

Bob, Jake and Alex sit down and watch the famous main event from Clash of Champions I. The NWA World Champion Ric Flair takes on the young rising star Sting. This match took place the same night as Wrestlemania IV and is known as the match that made Sting a star. Find out if this match lives up to the lore, how it compares to the Wrestlemania IV main event and if you should make an effort to see this match or not. All this and more on this week’s Werestlemaniacs Podcast!.

In March of 1988 the WWF had no Champion going into Wrestlemania! Join Bob, Jake and Alex as they chat about the tournament for the title, the Participation Battle Royal, Miss Elizabeth’s fashion, the greatness of Greg the Hammer, Jake’s wild indy-wrestling adventures and so much more! The only wrestlemania with a tournament, and one of the longest ppv events in the 80’s. This is Wrestlemania IV.

Bob, Alex and Jake share their TOP 5 favorite entrance musics from the 1980’s. This topic that tied for 1st place in our facebook poll two weeks ago. Will their picks match yours? Who will be #1? With so many great tunes to pick from it is sure to be a fun time for any nostalgiaholic. Enjoy the talk and the tunes. And as always Go for the leg.

This week Bob, Alex and Jake talk about the event that became the measuring stick for all Wrestlemanias to come. Wrestlemania III. It’s the irresistible force meeting the immovable object, Hogan vs. Andre. And it’s also Jake’s first time seeing this entire show! Enjoy the discussion and reliving this epic event!

The votes are in & 80’s Tag Teams is the winner!(Or at least one of them). Jake is back! And joins Bob & Alex as they discuss their personal favorites and the arguably greatest teams of the 80’s & of all time. And also OJ as a wrestler. Go for the leg and enjoy!#WrestleManiacs #WrestleManiacspod #Tagteams#80sKids#nostalgiaholic#detroitgreetings

This week Bob & Alex discuss epic debuts, celebrity announcers, the NFL vs WWF, the Big Blue Steel Cage, and Highway to Heaven? A unique convo for a most unique event, Wrestlemania 2. All this, plus Physics of the Ring, as they go back to 1986.#WrestleManiacs #WrestleManiacspod #Ringphysics #80sKids#nostalgiaholic

Journey back to 1985 and recall it all with Alex and Bob as they discuss the first WrestleMania, in-ring physics, and the difference between a bad promo and a promo that’s so bad it's good!And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.#WrestleManiacs #WrestleManiacspod #Ringphysics #80sKids#nostalgiaholic

Alex, Jake, and Bob discuss their love of wrestling, their first wrestling memories, their favorite wrestlers and what keeps them hooked.