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Are you curious about wrestling and want to take a step further in but don’t know where to start? Or are you a lapsed fan and want something to spark your interest again? Then step into WRESTLING ACADEMY where every week Michael Klasek and Samee Junio dive into wrestling history to bring you up to speed on the biggest storylines, wrestlers, rivalries, controversies, and much much more. Wrestling Academy drops Thursdays starting December 14th, 2023 Theme song by Chris Granados

Wrestling Academy


    • Aug 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 29m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    And the Winner Is... | Tough Enough Season 1 Ep. 13 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 61:25


    Who will walk away with a giant cinderblock with “TOUGH ENOUGH” etched into it? Will Tazz slide in one more breath-takingly odd moment? Will Jim Ross unnecessarily say a catchphrase during the awards ceremony? Tune in, if you're Tough Enough #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #recap #realitytv #realitycompetitionshow #mtv #wwf #toughenough #toughenoughseasonone #tazz #alsnow #missjackie #tori #maven #wrestlingteaching #showrecap #breakdownswrestling #infamous #maven #taylor #nidia #joshmathews #chrisnowinski #trishstratus #jonathancoachman 

    Biting Bros and Cutting Promos | Tough Enough Season 1 Eps. 11 + 12 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 58:22


    Wrestling Academy's Summer School continues their recap of WWE + MTV's Tough Enough Season 1 Headmaster Michael and Homecoming King Samee hit the road and eat 15 pound of raw potatoes while recapping “Lessons From The Road” and “Beware Of Rattlesnakes” The contestants are taken along for a week of shows on the road including Backlash 2001. They showcase their promo cutting skills and Ivy League Chris gets in trouble for what he says about The Undertaker. Stone Cold Steve Austin visits the Tough Enough house and regales the remaining contestants about the sacrifices he made in the beginning of his career.  Guess who bit who during a night out! We're coming up on the finale, who's going to win it all?! #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #recap #realitytv #realitycompetitionshow #mtv #wwf #toughenough #toughenoughseasonone #tazz #alsnow #missjackie #tori #maven #wrestlingteaching #showrecap #breakdownswrestling #infamous #maven #undertaker #stonecold #missdebra 

    A Visit from Mick Foley | Tough Enough Season 1 Eps. 9 + 10 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 57:20


    Wrestling Academy's Summer School continues their recap of WWE + MTV's Tough Enough Season 1 Headmaster Michael and Homecoming King Samee flex their circle game muscles and lose their smile breaking down “Yale's Number One” and “Have A Nice Day” Al Snow introduces the contestants to The Circle Game and creates a humiliating bet for Ivy League Chris and Maven. Stone Cold Josh and Ivy League Chris are visited by their girlfriends and SPOILER ALERT: It got weird! Mick Foley swings by the training facility to tell the remaining contestants that it *is* possible to maintain a family, take THAT Triple H! We wave goodbye to two more contestants, but are they walking off on their own accord? #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #recap #realitytv #realitycompetitionshow #mtv #wwf #toughenough #toughenoughseasonone #tazz #alsnow #missjackie #tori #maven #wrestlingteaching #showrecap #breakdownswrestling #infamous #harvard #yale #Mickfoley #mankind #foleyisgood 

    Everybody Hurts | Tough Enough Season 1 Eps. 7 + 8 Recap 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 57:55


    Wrestling Academy's Summer School continues their recap of WWE + MTV's Tough Enough Season 1 Headmaster Michael and Homecoming King Samee take some sunglasses out of manila folders and immediately hurt themselves diving in to “Bahamas or Bust” and “Injuries Start Piling Up” The great Kurt Angle visits the contestants at Trax and treats them to a huge vacation in The Bahamas. And you know what they say, “What happens in the Bahamas is that Ivy League Chris is a big jerk.”  After returning from The Bahamas, two contestants eliminate themselves due to injury, two other contestants sit out due to injury, and Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, and Lita talk about how they're never not injured. We're past the halfway mark of the season and with these last two eliminations, is anyone going to end up being Tough Enough? #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #recap #realitytv #realitycompetitionshow #mtv #wwf #toughenough #toughenoughseasonone #tazz #alsnow #missjackie #tori #maven #wrestlingteaching #showrecap #breakdownswrestling #infamous #thehardyboys #teamextreme #lita #jeffhardy #matthardy #kurtangle #thebahamas #bahamas #vacation #recap #wrestlingbeginners

    The Great Grocery Debate | Tough Enough Season 1 Eps. 5 + 6 Recap 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 62:30


    Wrestling Academy's Summer School continues their recap of WWE + MTV's Tough Enough Season 1 Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) visit the grocery store  to break down “Dinner With Mr. Patterson” and “A Walk on the Wild Side”. The contestants cook dinner for a surprise WWE guest that causes a heated debate between Bad Boy Darryl and Ivy League Chris, let off steam at famous drag restaurant, “Lucky Chengs”, and we finally see the first two eliminations within the ranks.  Stay tuned to Wrestling Academy as we get deeper and deeper into the series and find out, are WE Tough Enough? #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #recap #realitytv #realitycompetitionshow #mtv #wwf #toughenough #toughenoughseasonone #tazz #alsnow #missjackie #tori #maven #wrestlingteaching #showrecap #breakdownswrestling #infamous #patpatterson #grocery #wrestlingknowledge #luckychengs #wrestlingknowledge #shadrickmcgee

    The Princess and The Big Hole | Tough Enough Season 1 Eps. 3 + 4 Recap 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 65:10


    Wrestling Academy's Summer School continues the recap of WWE + MTV's Tough Enough Season 1.  Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) peek through a hole in some shorts and breakdown “The Rules of The Game” and “The Billionaire Princess” We sit down and endure an intense visit from Triple H, let off some steam with some rough housing that causes a fire, and we say goodbye to a few contestants. Stay tuned to Wrestling Academy as we get deeper and deeper into the series and find out, are WE Tough Enough? #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #recap #realitytv #realitycompetitionshow #mtv #wwf #toughenough #toughenoughseasonone #tazz #alsnow #missjackie #tori #maven #wrestlingteaching #showrecap #breakdownswrestling #tripleh #infamous #stephaniemcmahon #fire #wrestlingknowledge

    Is Wrestling Academy Tough Enough? | Tough Enough Season 1 Recap 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 71:10


    It's time for Summer School at Wrestling Academy and we're breaking down the first season of WWE+ MTV's 2001 reality competition show, Tough Enough. Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) recap the first two episodes, “Are You Tough Enough”, and “Down and Dirty” We step through the grueling audition process held at WWF New York, a WWE-themed Hard Rock Cafe-style restaurant and the first few days (including a poorly-planned surprise mud wrestling challenge) of the VERY 2001-coded show.  Follow us for the next seven weeks as we get into the series and find out, are WE Tough Enough? #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #recap #realitytv #realitycompetitionshow #mtv #wwf #toughenough #toughenoughseasonone #tazz #alsnow #missjackie #tori #maven #wrestlingteaching #showrecap #breakdownswrestling

    Month of Mick Part 4 Mick Foley | Mick Foley WWE 2003 & 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 93:27


    The Empire of Barbed Wire | Mick Foley WWE 2003 & 2006 Wrestling Academy's Month of Mick concludes with a look into Mick Foley's later career in WWE with two comeback rivalries that ended in hardcore matches: Randy Orton and Rated R Edge. In our most spit-in-my-face episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) explore two matches of Mick Foley's later career that were instrumental in lifting up the careers of his younger opponents.  Matches mentioned: Monday Night Raw | June 23, 2003 Madison Square Garden Monday Night Raw | December 15, 2003​​  WWE Intercontinental Championship Randy Orton vs. Mick Foley Royal Rumble | January 25, 2004  Monday Night Raw | January 26th, 2004  WrestleMania XX | March 14, 2004  3-on-2 Handicap match Evolution vs. Rock 'n' Sock Connection Monday Night Raw | April 5th, 2004 Backlash | April 18, 2004  Hardcore match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship Randy Orton vs. Cactus Jack New Year's Revolution | January 8th, 2006 Elimination Chamber for the WWE Championship Spinner Belt John Cena, Shawn Michaels, Kurt Angle, Carlito, Sean Masters, Kane Monday Night Raw | January 9th, 2006 Royal Rumble | January 29th, 2006 Edge vs John Cena  WWE Heavyweight title Monday Night Raw | January 30th, 2006 Edge vs. John Cena WWE Heavyweight title Monday Night Raw | February 6th, 2006 Mixed Tag Team Match Edge and Lita vs John Cena and Maria Monday Night Raw | February 16, 2006 Edge vs. John Cena special guest referee Mick Foley  WWE Spinner belt defense  Saturday Night's Main Event | March 18th, 2006 Cutting Edge WrestleMania 22 | April 2, 2006 Hardcore Match Edge vs. Mick Foley #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #wrestlinginterview #mickfoley #cactusjack #WWF #wwe #randyorton #edge #edgeandlita #RKO #tablesladderschairs #wrestlemania #newyearsrevolution #theviper #legendkiller #mondaynightraw #WrestleMania #hardcorematch #hardcorematches #thegreatmickfoley #haveaniceday The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Month of Mick Part Three: Dude Love | Dude Love WWE 1997 - 1998

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 72:52


    Wrestling Academy's Month of Mick continues lovingly with a deep dive into Mick's often overlooked persona, Dude Love and his feud with Stone Cold Steve Austin. In our most groovy episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) fall in love with The Loved One, Dude Love.  We get into how Mick came up with Dude Love (and summarize his 1985 home movie about it), how Dude Love ended up in WWE, and his run with Stone Cold Steve Austin that ended only weeks before Mankind made history by flying off a Hell In A Cell. Matches mentioned: The Loved One (1985) Parts 1-3 Mick Foley The Loved One 1985 Home Video Part 1 Mick Foley The Loved One 1985 Home Video Part 2 Mick Foley The Loved One 1985 Home Video Part 3 Monday Night Raw | July 14th, 1997 | Monday Night Raw Stone Cold Steve Austin and ??? vs. Owen Hart and The British Bulldog  WWE World Tag Team Titles Clip from Beyond the Mat: RARE: Vince Russo produces 1st ever appearance of Mick Foley as Dude Love on RAW Monday Night Raw | September 22nd 1997 Falls Count Anywhere Dude Love (Cactus Jack's WWE DEBUT) vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Monday Night Raw | October 20, 1997 Kane vs. Dude Love (originally scheduled for Dude Love vs. British Bulldog) Royal Rumble | January 18, 1998 All Three Faces of Foley Compete in the Royal Rumble WrestleMania XIV | March 29, 1998  Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie (Terry Funk) defeated The New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg Jesse James and Billy Gunn) in a Dumpster Match to become the tag team champions Monday Night Raw | April 13th, 1998 Stone Cold vs. Vince McMahon  In Your House: Unforgiven | April 26, 1998  Singles Match for the WWF Championship Dude Love vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin In Your House: Over The Edge | May 31, 1998  Falls Count Anywhere Match for the WWF ChampionshipDude Love Vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin  #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #wrestlinginterview #mickfoley #cactusjack #WWF #wwe #shawnmichaels #stonecold #stonecoldsteveaustin #steveaustin  #inyourhouse #heartbreakkid #HBK #mondaynightraw #WrestleMania  The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKIDWatch episodes of Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Month of Mick Part Two: Mankind | Mankind WWE 1996 - 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 99:13


    Wrestling Academy's Month of Mick continues with coverage on Mankind's debut in 1996 and his ‘98 - ‘99 feud with The Rock In our most She's All That episode, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) breakdown the creation of Mick Foley's Mankind, the psychology behind the character, and where that creepy mask came from. We also get into Mankind vs. Shawn Michaels at In Your House: Mind Games in 1996, an epic battle that occurred mere months after Mankind's debut, and Mankind's 1999 feud with The Rock. Matches mentioned: Monday Night Raw | April 1st 1996 Mankind vs. Bob “Sparkplug” Holly In Your House 10: Mind Games | September 22, 1996  WWF World Heavyweight Championship King of the Ring | June 28, 1998  Hell in a Cell Match Survivor Series: Deadly Game | November 15, 1998 Tournament Final for the WWF Heavyweight Championship Rock vs. Mankind Raw is War | June 28, 1998  No Disqualification Match Rock vs. Mankind WWE World Championship Royal Rumble | January 24, 1999 I Quit Match  Rock vs. Mankind for the WWE World Championship Halftime Heat | January 31, 1999  Empty Arena Match Falls Count Anywhere The Rock vs. Mankind  WWE World Championship In Your House: St. Valentine's Day Massacre | February 14, 1999 |  Last Man Standing  Mankind vs. The Rock WWE World Championship Raw is War | February 15, 1999 |  Ladder Match Rock vs. Mankind WWE World Championship #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #wrestlinginterview #mickfoley #cactusjack #WWF #wwe #shawnmichaels #therock #bigvanvader #paulbearer #inyourhouse #heartbreakkid #HBK #dwaynejohnson #pianoplayer #superbowl33 #superbowlxxxIII #jimjohnston  The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Month Of Mick Part One: Cactus Jack | Cactus Jack WCW, IWA, ECW 1986 - 1995

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 87:20


    Wrestling Academy's Month Of Mick kicks off with his most diabolical, twisted, hardcore persona Cactus Jack. In our most demented episode yet, Headmaster Michael Klasek (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) slither into the dark history of Cactus Jack at WCW, IWA, and ECW.  We also break down how Mick lost his ear, the Cane Dewey promo that changed his life forever, and Wrestling Academy makes a big announcement. Matches mentioned/watched: WCCW 1989 Loser Leaves Town Match  Cactus Jack Manson vs. Eric Embry Clash of the Champions XVI | September 5, 1991 Sting vs. Johnny B. Badd WCW Power Hour | November 23, 1991  Submit Or Surrender for the United State Heavyweight Title Beach Blast 1992 | June 20, 1992  Falls Count Anywhere Match Sting vs. Cactus Jack WCW Battle Stars 1994 | March 16, 1994  Cactus Jack vs. Big Van Vader Hostile City Showdown | June 24, 1994  Sabu (with Paul E. Dangerously and 911) vs. Cactus Jack IWA Kawasaki Dream | August 20, 1995  Barbed Wire Rope, Exploding Barbed Wire Boards and Exploding Ring Time Bomb Deathmatch Cactus Jack vs. Terry Funk ECW Arena Fire Incident October 28th 1995 ECW November To Remember | November 18, 1995  Tag team match Cactus Jack & Raven vs. Terry Funk & Tommy Dreamer  #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #wrestlinginterview #mickfoley #cactusjack #wccw #wcw #sting #surfersting #ECW #pauledangerously #paulheyman #sabu #terryfunk #deathmatch #IWA #explodingbarbedwire #Kingofthedeathmatch #explodingring  The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKIDWatch episodes of Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ask A Ref With Eddie Furth | Eddie Furth CWFH, WOW 2016-2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 61:03


    Professional Wrestling Referee Eddie Furth joins Wrestling Academy as the first visiting professor to talk all about being a referee.  In our most interviewiest episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) jump into the mind of Eddie Furth and his experience as a professional wrestling referee. Eddie let us in on how he ended up becoming a referee, his life-long love of wrestling, and what he wants to do next in the ring. Eddie Furth is an LA-based stand up, producer, writer, actor, You've seen him in the ring for Women Of Wrestling (WOW), Championship Wrestling From Hollywood (CWFH), he was a co-host on The Store Horseman and produced the STORECADE wrestling event at The Comedy Store in 2019.   He currently hosts and produces the show No Laughing at The Hollywood Improv (Next show is July 5th buy your tickets HERE) #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #wrestlinginterview #interviewpodcast #eddiefurth #iameddiefurth #womenofwrestling #wow #cwfh #championshipwrestlingfromhollywood #thestorehorseman #storecade #meltdowncomedy #hollywoodimprov The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Kevin Steen vs. El Generico: A Feud Without Honor | Kevin Steen and El Generico ROH 2009, 2010

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 84:33


    WWE's Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn have a deep connection going all the way back to their beginnings in wrestling, and as any close friendship that spans many years, they have butted heads… In our most honorable episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) put their friendship on the line and go through Kevin Steen and El Generico's feud at Ring Of Honor, that ends in a literal bloodbath. We also cover a little bit of the origin of Ring Of Honor.  Shout out to Mithen and their amazing breakdown of Kevin and El Generico's history - https://mithgifs.substack.com/p/kevin-steen-and-el-generico-a-prologue Matches mentioned/watched: Final Battle 2009 | December 19, 2009  The Young Bucks vs. Kevin Steen and El Generico ROH The Big Bang! | April 3, 2010 Colt Cabana & El Generico vs. Kevin Steen & Steve Corino Death Before Dishonor VIII | June 19, 2010 Kevin Steen vs. El Generico  ROH Hate: Chapter II | July 23, 2010  Kevin Steen vs. El Generico Glory By Honor IX | September 11, 2010  Double Chain Match Final Battle 2010 - This is where the story ends| December 18, 2010  Unsanctioned Fight Without Honor: Mask vs. Career  #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #kevinsteen #kevinowens #elgenerico #samizayn #ramisebei #theyoungbucks #mattjackson #nickjackson #ringofhonor #roh #coltcabana #stevecorino #wwe #maskvscareer #feud #rivalry  The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Exploding barbed wire death matches and You! | Atsushi Onita, FMW, AEW 1989 - 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 84:42


    We take a stab at untangling and demystifying the ultra-violent exploding barbed wire deathmatch. In our most explosive episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) remove the ring ropes and replace them with barbed wire to get deeper into exploding barbed wire deathmatches.  Atsushi Onita, founder of Frontier Martial Arts Wrestling (FMW), created exploding barbed wire deathmatches, thus providing us with the most intense, scary match stipulations in professional wrestling.  30 years after this type of match debuts, Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley clash in a ring surrounded by barbed wire and explosives.  Matches watched/mentioned: Continental Wrestling Association | September 4th, 1981 |  Tupelo Concession Stand Brawl 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ILpoJzDg8c&t=0s  Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling | Summer Spectacular | August 4, 1990  Tarzan Goto and Atsushi Onita, the first ever exploding barbed wire death match FMW Genten, 4th Anniversary Show | May 5th, 1993  Terry Funk Vs. Atsushi Onita  FMW 7th Anniversary Show | May 5th, 1996 - Combat Toyoda vs. Megumi Kudo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmw3TyNtZhE Revolution (2021) | March 7, 2021 Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley Is an exploding barbed wire deathmatch performance art? #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #wrestlemania #wrestlemania21 #wrestlingrecap #wrestlingreview #recap #review #atsushionita #FMW #frontiermartialartswrestling #barbedwire #hardcore #hardcorewrestling #aew #allelitewrestling #doncallis #mickfoley #mickfoley #barbedwiredeathmatch #deathmatch #barbedwire #wildone The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Rise Of The Kingslayer | Seth Rollins vs. Triple H WWE 2016 - 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 98:35


    Seth Rollins, before the freakin' was a man possessed with seeking revenge on Triple H. In our most conniving episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) go back and take a look at the last time Michael enjoyed a Seth Rollins storyline. Will the headmaster trust Seth ever again? Did the academy succeed in bringing The Architect back into Michael's heart? Matches watched/mentioned: Meaningful eye contact photo: https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/gallery_img_l/public/photo/image/2012/10/Seth_Rollins_NXT_06042012ca_446b_wk.jpg Ring of Honor Rising Above | 2008 Tyler Black vs. Samoa Joe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfuNrspCrWQ Small Package Driver - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4UOdy91HBE&t=5s Summerslam | August 21, 2016 |  Finn Balor The Demon King vs. Seth Rollins for the Inaugural WWE Universal Championship Monday Night Raw |  August 29th, 2016 |  Fatal Four Way for the vacated WWE Universal Championship  Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns vs. Big Cass Clash of Champions | September 25, 2016 Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins WrestleMania 33 | April 2, 2017 Seth Rollins vs. HHH Unsanctioned match  #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #wrestlemania #tagteam #tagteamwrestling #wrestlingrecap #wrestlingreview #recap #review #tylerblack #sethrollins #colbylopez #samoajoe #kevinowens #wrestlemania33 #stephaniemcmahon #clashofchampions #chrisjericho #revenge #kingslayer #thegame #paulesveque #tripleh #nxt #nxttakeover The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The Lonesome Cowboy | Hangman Adam Page AEW 2019 - 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 96:19


    Hangman Adam Page: Bullet Club member, former tag team partner of Kenny Omega, and super lonely guy? In our most cowboy shit episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) chug a bunch of beers and cheers Hangman Adam Page's road to becoming AEW World Champion (2019-2021).  The long-form storytelling between Hangman, The Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega was incredibly compelling and effective, both in-ring and in promos.  Audiences found an unlikely babyface in the anxious millennial cowboy, which begs the question: do babyfaces need to lose more than win? Matches watched: August 31, 2019 | All OutAll Out 2019 Singles match for the inaugural AEW World Championship Adam Page vs. Chris Jericho February 29, 2020 | Revolution Tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page vs. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) September 5, 2020 | All Out Tag team match for the AEW World Tag Team Championship Kenny Omega and "Hangman" Adam Page vs FTR October 6, 2021 | AEW DynamiteCasino Ladder Match Adam Page vs Pac vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Lance Archer vs. Jon Moxley vs. Andrade El Idolo vs. Matt Hardy November 13, 2021 | Full GearSingles match for the AEW World Championship Kenny Omega vs. Hangman Adam Page Springboard Liger bomb -  https://twitter.com/WrestlingCovers/status/1459744061104041987 Tiger Driver ‘98 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bRAp3_alPI #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #wrestlemania #tagteam #tagteamwrestling #wrestlingrecap #wrestlingreview #recap #review #hangmanadampage #millenialcowboy #kennyomega #thecleaner #theyoungbucks #recap #aew #tonykhan #vtrigger #anxiouscowboy #rivalry

    The Baby Face From The Bay | Bayley's Run at NXT 2013 - 2015

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 109:19


    Current WWE Women's Champion Bayley debuted with the company at NXT in 2013 and was a huge part of changing professional wrestling for the better.  In our most huggable episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) put their hair up in side ponytails and go through Bayley's wrestling career at NXT.  Bayley started out with awkward promos, wacky waving inflatable tube men, and hugs! So many hugs!  Are we about to see super babyface Bayley again now that she's WWE women's champion? Is Bayley another John Cena? Will we ever see a side ponytail in WWE again? #bayley #davinarose #shimmer #pamelarosemartinez #mercedesmonet #sashabanks #charlotteflair  #nxt #nxttakeoverbrooklyn #fatalfourway #beckylynch #theman #paige #saraya #emma #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #wrestlemania #wrestlemania40 #wrestlingrecap #wrestlingreview #recap #review #babyface #hug

    Wrestlemania XL Day 2 Recap | Wrestling Academy Goes to Wrestlemania 40 Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 96:16


    In our most finishing the story-est episode, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) return to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia for the exciting conclusion of Wrestlemania 40 XL. Check out our night 1 recap here: https://youtu.be/X7V7pR0dO1E Match card: World Heavyweight Championship Match: #drewmcintyre  vs. #sethrollins  Philadelphia Street Fight w/ Special Guest Referee #BubbaRayDudley The Pride (#bobbylashley  & #streetprofits ) vs. The Final Testament (#KarrionKross & #AuthorsofPain) Singles Match: #ajstyles  vs. #laknight  Triple Threat for the United States Title: #loganpaul  vs. #randyorton  vs. #kevinowens  WWE Women's Championship Match: #iyosky  vs. #bayley  Bloodline Rules Match for WWE Universal Championship #romanreigns  vs. #codyrhodes  Wrestling Academy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QHEvPTddjbZ6c7oPuQ0Q6 Wrestling Academy on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wrestling-academy/id1719188146 Wrestling Academy on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@wrestlingacademypod?_t=8fmcrfcxnpy&_r=1 Wrestling Academy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrestlingacademypod/ #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #wrestlemania #wrestlemania40 #wrestlingrecap #wrestlingreview #recap #review #wrestlemaniaXL #johncena #philadelphia #lincolnfinancialfield #livewrestling #undertakerwwe #therock #paulheyman

    Wrestlemania XL Day 1 Recap | Wrestling Academy Goes to Wrestlemania 40 Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 106:39


    In our most in person and current episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) go to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia for the historic Wrestlemania XL. We were lucky to also catch Effy's Big Gay Brunch 9 on Saturday and we breakdown that whole event. Make sure to look into all the wrestlers (listed below) we mention during that segment and support your local indie promotion!  Wrestlemania XL at Lincoln Financial Field Match Card: Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch  Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship: A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) and The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) defeated The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest) (c), #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa), The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods), and New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate)  Rey Mysterio and Andrade (with The Latino World Order (Carlito, Cruz Del Toro, Joaquin Wilde, and Zelina Vega)) vs. Santos Escobar and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio (with Legado Del Fantasma (Angel, Berto, and Elektra Lopez))  Jimmy Uso vs. Jey Uso  Six-woman tag team match: Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, and Naomi vs Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Asuka, and Kairi Sane)  WWE Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn vs. Gunther  Tag team match: The Bloodline vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin" Rollins Check out our next video covering day 2 of Wrestlemania XL The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wrestlers featured at Effy's Big Gay Brunch 9:  Monomoth, Aaron Rourke, Devon Monroe, Rico Gonzalez Edith Surreal, Jamie Lynn Senegal, The Runway (Calvin Couture & Tyler Klein) Trish Adora, Karam (w/Pollo Del Mar)  BUSSY (Allie Katch & Effy), Dirty Breeze (Breeze & Dirty Dango) Adriel Noctis, Angelo Carter, Juni Underwood, Keita,  Parrow, Alex Maze, Dillon McQueen, Don't Die Miles, Ron Bass Jr.,  Vert Vixen (w/Pollo Del Mar) Rina Yamashita, Billy Dixon Dark Sheik, Sonny Kiss  #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #wrestlemania #wrestlemania40 #wrestlingrecap #wrestlingreview #recap #review #wrestlemaniaXL #codyrhodes #romanreigns #johncena #sethrollins #beckylynch #rhearipley #mami #dominikmysterio #reymysterio #andrade #santosescobar #lwo #effysbiggaybrunch9 #effysbgb9 #gcw #philadelphia #lincolnfinancialfield #livewrestling #tripleh #paullevesque

    Wrestling Academy Goes Hollywood | Wrestlemania 21 WWE 2005

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 97:05


    In our most colossally tussled episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) take a double decker bus tour of Wrestlemania 21 Goes Hollywood. We take a brief detour to the flashy, star-studded beginning of Wrestlemania in 1985 before reviewing the movie parody-filled Wrestlemania of 2005.  This classic Wrestlemania featured the tag team of Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio wrestling each other, the FIRST money in the bank, Triple H and Batista, and a show-stopping match between Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels.  What was your favorite match of the 21st Wrestlemania? How many times would you go into sport mode against Shawn Michaels? Where does this rank in your list of Wrestlemanias? The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #wrestlemania #wrestlemania21 #wrestlingrecap #wrestlingreview #recap #review #kurtangle #shawnmichaels #trishstratus #christyhemme #undertaker #randyorton #johncena #johnbradshawlayfield #ricflair #chrisjericho #kane #christian #tysontomko #edge #tomko #roddypiper #rowdyroddypiper #steveaustin #stonecoldsteveaustin #stonecold #piperspit #akebono #bigshow #sumo #carlito

    914 Days of Asuka | Asuka's NXT/WWE Undefeated Streak 2015-2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 88:14


    The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka had an unstoppable 914 undefeated streak spanning across NXT and WWE. In our most undefeated episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) roundhouse kick through the trail of foes Asuka left behind. Asuka's wrestling career started in 2004 when she debuted as Kana at AToZ. Nearly a decade later her massive winning streak starts in 2015 the night she debuts at NXT. We unpack what winning streaks mean to us and make connections to 2009 “hit” 500 Days of Summer. Would you rather: take an Asuka kick or get Asuka locked? Do you agree with Charlotte Flair ending Asuka's streak?  The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #asuka #kana #kanakourai #charlotteflair #empressoftomorrow #atoz #asukalock #winningstreak #wwe #nxt #bayley #2k24 #rickystanicky #video #wrestler  #billgoldberg #goldberg 

    John Cena: A Fraught Forest | John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt 2014 WWE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 100:16


    In our most polarizing episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) unpack their feelings on the man they can't see, John Cena. They focus on Bray Wyatt's attempt to crack John Cena's porcelain smile from January - June in 2014.  Throughout the episode we try to untangle why John, despite being a very capable wrestler and a great actor, rubs us both the wrong way. Bray Wyatt, on the other hand, is complex, hypnotizing, and we have no issue praising him. FOLLOW THE BUZZARDS. Will we ever SEE John Cena? Did Carlito CHOKE on deez nuts? Would you FOLLOW the Wyatt Family? Link to Dan Crowley's etsy page - https://www.etsy.com/shop/DanCrowleyStudio The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #podcasting #johncena #ceenation #ruthlessaggression #drofthuganomics #braywyatt #wyattfamily #erickrowan #lukeharper #corporation #wwe #90swrestling #rickystanicky

    The Custody Battle For AJ Styles | Christian Cage vs. Kurt Angle TNA 2007-2008

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 105:51


    In our most needlessly complicated episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) put on their singlets and bootcut jeans and jump into the six-sided world of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) to cover Christian Cage's run with the ill fated faction Christian's Coalition from 2007-2008. Despite his excellence in the ring and on the mic, Christian Cage was locked in as a mid-carder in the WWE until he bet on himself and moved over to TNA in 2005. During his time at TNA, he carved out an incredible (and confounding) undefeated streak, held the NWA and TNA championships, and was the leader of his own faction! In this episode, we cover Christian's Coalition vs. Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarret and TNA's beginnings, and gush over Samoa Joe. Will AJ Styles ever FORGIVE us for calling him a bisexual icon? IS Christian Cage the best heel of all time? WILL Samee slowly start acting like Scott Steiner? The hunt for Ween Kid has rages on! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Pancakes and Powerbombs | The New Day WWE 2014 - 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 100:30


    In our most powerfully positive episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) pull out a trombone named Francesca and horn on about The New Day and their feud with The Shield in 2017. The New Day is one of WWE's most popular and beloved factions consisting of Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and Big E. The group started off a little misunderstood but soon sky-rocketed straight into the audience's hearts. There is something extra special about this team that Michael finally puts his finger on in this episode. Will Michael let Samee PLAY a trombone on the pod? Would Samee actually FORGIVE Michael for a betrayal? SHOULD we get tactical gear like The Shield? The hunt for Ween Kid has officially begun! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at wrestlingacademypod@gmail.com

    Ham Conquers All | The Ballad of Otis and Mandy Rose 2019 - 2020 WWE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 91:39


    In our most loving-iest episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) celebrate Valentine's Day the only way they know how, by diving in to the captivating love storyline between Mandy Rose and Otis that spanned from 2019-2020 The romance storyline between Mandy Rose and Otis penned by former WWE writer Andrea Listenberger took the WWE Universe by storm through pure sweetness. The She's All That, Never Been Kissed vibes were strong and Mandy Rose, Otis, Tucker, Sonya Deville, and Dolph Ziggler were excellent in their roles. WHY does Michael love Dolph Ziggler so much? Would Samee SMASH a fruitcake? Will either of them be able to stop saying TUCKER like Otis did? The hunt for Ween Kid has officially begun! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid”. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at wrestlingacademypod@gmail.com

    Jushin Made It Cool For You | Jushin Thunder Liger 1984-2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 82:41


    In our most SHOOTING STAR PRESSIEST episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) put on power ranger-esque costumes and masks and flip off the top rope for the high-flying Jushin Thunder Liger. Jushin Thunder Liger's incredible career spanned from 1984 - 2020 (THAT'S 36 YEARS and 4000+ matches!). They cover a few 90's WCW matches and really dig in to Jushin's nearly end of career feud with Murder Grandpa himself, Minoru Suzuki. What will get Michael to REVEAL his Kishin persona? Should we HIRE someone to reverse surfboard submission hold Samee? Would YOU wrestle for 36 years?!?!?! The hunt for Ween Kid has officially begun! Help Wrestling Academy find the scene-stealing “Ween Kid” that made watching the 2008 Royal Rumble EXTRA fun. If you have any tips, visit wrestlingacademy.university to submit an anonymous tip or call and leave us a voicmemail at the Ween Kid Tip Line (708) 669-4512. For full context, listen to our episode on Royal Rumble! #WHOISWEENKID Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at wrestlingacademypod@gmail.com

    It's Raining Chairs! | Terry Funk AJPW, NWA, ECW 1983-1997

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 108:21


    In our most BARBED WIREY episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) fight through injuries and cover Terry Funk, all for the love of the fans. They cover Terry's retirement match from New Japan ("FOREVER!"), his involvement in the birth and success of ECW, and the time Terry wrestled Ric Flair with a freshly broken tailbone. SHOULD Samee start going by Sam E. Dangerously? Is Michael the Terry Funk of Wrestling Academy? Will we WRAP ourselves in barbed wire for the next episode? Barely Legal Documentary Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at wrestlingacademypod@gmail.com

    Two Mashed Potato Looking Mother F'ers | Royal Rumble WWE 2008

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 94:02


    In our most UNPREDICTABLE episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) are ready to take on 28 other contestants as they break down WWE's annual event, Royal Rumble. They talk about the creation of Royal Rumble (we love you Pat!), Michael lists out some royal GOOFS that have happened, and they breakdown the 2008 Royal Rumble. How long would YOU last in a Royal Rumble? Did Hornswaggle actually WIN this match? Have you ever been so angry that you TORE your quads? Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at wrestlingacademypod@gmail.com

    Now We Got Bad Blood | Hell In A Cell Part 2 WWE 1997 - 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 106:05


    In our most MOST DEADLIEST episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) are still locked in a steel cage, covering the brutal match between former best friends Bayley and Sasha Banks at Hell in a Cell 2020 before delving into the blood feud between Triple H and Mick Foley that culminated at No Way Out 2000. Would YOU have helped Bayley out with the duct tape? When will YOU switch from pants to trunks? Did Samee do a good Triple H impression? Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at wrestlingacademypod@gmail.com

    No Way In No Way Out… Unless… | Hell In A Cell WWE 1997-2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 91:42


    In our deadliest episode yet, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) LOCK themselves in a 20 foot tall, 2 ton cage to talk about the history of Hell In The Cell matches. We briefly cover the first two Hell In The Cell matches (Shawn Michaels v. Undertaker 1997, Undertaker v. Mankind 1998) and fully breakdown The Usos v. The New Day 2017 and Undertaker v. Randy Orton 2005. How many times did Mick Foley die in THAT Hell In a Cell? Would a trombone hurt more or less than a kendo stick? Could YOU retire on $1,416? Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at wrestlingacademypod@gmail.com

    Brothers Don't Shake Hands | The Lucha Bros vs. The Young Bucks 201-2021 PWG, AAA, AEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 110:09


    In our most UNSAFE episode to date, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) take a look at the rivalry between The Lucha Bros (Rey Fénix, Penta El Zero Miedo) and The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson). Both teams are real life brothers! We cover this feud when it spanned across PWG (Pro Wrestling Guerilla), AAA (Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide), and AEW (All Elite Wrestling) from 2016-2021 Do brothers make the best wrestling partners? Does Penta El Zero Miedo have the coolest hand gesture Samee has ever seen? Should more wrestlers scare Michael into buying their t-shirts? Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Email us at wrestlingacademypod@gmail.com #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #retrowrestling #pentaelzeromiedo #pentagonjr #theyoungbucks #reyfenix #mattjackson #nickjackson #aew #aaa #luchaunderground #luchador #luchalibre #tagteams #Tagteamwrestling #duos #brothers

    River Dances and Revolutions | The Man Becky Lynch WWE 2018 - 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 112:44


    Our most unhinged episode to date is dedicated to Becky Lynch and her run as The Man (2018-2019). Would Becky have been as popular if Nia Jax didn't break her face? DID Charlotte Flair cross the line with the kendo sticks? Will you PLEASE subscribe to Wrestling Academy on YouTube so Homecoming King Samee (they/them) can put Headmaster Michael (he/him) through a TABLE? Becky Lynch's bloodied, broken face will echo into eternity, much like Headmaster Michael's body will echo through a table. Here's the clip of the brawl - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg49e7oB4lQ&t=151s #wrestling #wrestlingacademy #podcast #clip #wrestlinghistory #prowrestling #vintagewrestling #retrowrestling #beckylynch #charlotteflair #womenswrestling #podcasting 

    The People's Champion | The Rock 1996 - 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 101:31


    Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) take a look through the electrifying career of The Rock (1996-2004). Is The Rock the most charismatic person in wrestling? Who was his greatest foe, Stone Cold or Triple H? Is it time for us to refer to ourselves in the third person? Is “The Sam” here for good? Wrestling Academy untangles all of those questions and more while we untangle The People's Champion's career. Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Email us at wrestlingacademypod@gmail.com

    Santa's Slay (2005) | A Wrestling Academy Holiday Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 93:55


    Headmaster Michael (he/him) and self-appointed homecoming King Samee (they/them) are just bringing a little yuletide FEAR to the academy. Every year, Samee picks one movie to watch every day in the month of December and this year (because they love wrestling so much), they picked Santa's Slay (2005). Join us on the son of Satan's sleigh as we navigate Hell Township, discover Grampuh's bunker, and curl our way to midnight. Special theme song music "Silent Night" by The Definitelys (aka our freaking regular theme song master Chris Granados) Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Email us at wrestlingacademypod@gmail.com

    "Those goddamned dropkicks!" | Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega 2017-2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 107:39


    Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) dig into the long form story-telling of the 18 month long feud between Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada at New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). What is King's Road style? How did Canadian wrestler Kenny Omega end up in Japan? Would Michael wrestle a little girl? We answer all these questions and more on this episode of Wrestling Academy, where "those goddamned dropkicks" tell an epic tale. Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠Youtube⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ Email us at wrestlingacademypod@gmail.com

    That boy slapped his own father! | Monday Night Raw April 12th, 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 90:53


    For the debut episode of Wrestling Academy, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) deep dive into Michael's first encounter with wrestling, the episode of Monday Night Raw that aired on April 12th, 1999. What hooked Michael for life? Was it Shane McMahon and THE SLAP? Was it The Rock throwing Stone Cold off the Roody Poo Bridge? Was it Val Venis girating a towel off? Was it Vince McMahon protecting Stephanie? Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on Youtube and keep up with Wrestling Academy on Instagram and TikTok

    A python, a pizza cutter, and piano wire | GCW presents: Amerikaz Most Wanted December 16th, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 110:26


    Wrestling Academy's second episode is a breakdown of Homecoming King Samee's (they/them) very first wrestling event, GCW's Amerikaz Most Wanted which Headmaster Michael (he/him) took them to LIVE December 16th, 2022. Did Samee join the MDK Gang that night? Will Michael EVER get over Joey Janela's python? Will Gringo Loco PLEASE be our best friend? Watch episodes of Wrestling Academy on ⁠Youtube⁠ and keep up with Wrestling Academy on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠

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