Podcast appearances and mentions of andy leavine

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 23) covering the period of 6/4 thru 6/10. Running Time: 5 Hours 24 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 5 Hours 24 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E23 (06/04 - 06/10) Looking back at the 2nd 'Star Wars '81' event featuring Bruiser Brody, Kerry Von Erich, Gary Hart and others Vince McMahon purchases Capitol Wrestling Corporation from his father Vince Sr Looking back at the Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show (1982) Harley Race ends Ric Flair's 631-day reign as NWA World Heavyweight Champion Memorable Philadelphia Spectrum match, featuring Big John Studd front face lock to Andre The Giant for 8+ minutes. And yes, there is footage of this online Infamous Pipers Pit with Roddy Piper cracking a coconut over Jimmy Snuka's head finally airs nationwide. Audio: Fascinating YouShoot clip of Roddy Piper speaking on the Pipers Pit with Jimmy Snuka Despite Nick Bockwinkel, Mean Gene Okerlund, Verne Gagne, and Arnold Skaaland called as character witnesses, Ken Patera and Masa Saito are found guilty of battery, criminal damage, and obstruction of justice (from the 1984 McDonalds incident) Kerry Von Erich involved in a serious Motorcycle accident with a Police Car resulting in a shattered ankle, dislocated hip, and deep lacerations Looking back at NWA Clash Of The Champions II: Miami Mayhem 1988 Looking back at UWF Beach Brawl 1991 Kevin Nash makes WWF debut as the Bodyguard of Shawn Michaels Undertaker makes a rare appearance at USWA event 1993 WWF holds their first ever Hall Of Fame Ceremony (1994) inducting Freddie Blassie, Buddy Rogers, Bobo Brazil, Arnold Skaaland, Gorilla Monsoon, Chief Jay Strongbow, and James Dudley Roddy Piper impersonator kills it on the mic during Jerry Lawler's 'Kings Court' segment NBC cancels WrestleMania XI special, thanks to Shaq and 'Earth 2' After meeting with Eric Bischoff, Ted Turner agrees to add WCW show on Monday Nights to directly compete with WWF. And that wasn't the only competition Turner created this week Chris Benoit wrestles tryout dark matches for WWF (against Owen Hart, Adam Bomb, and Bob Holly. Kevin Nash makes his WCW Monday Nitro debut and joins Scott Hall to form The Outsiders Audio: Funny Kevin Nash YouShoot appearances: Nash plays 'The Ho Bag', 'What A Dic*, and talks Rats and NWhOes Brian Pillman signs with World Wrestling Federation Looking back at ECW Wrestlepalooza '97 Looking back at WWF King Of The Ring 1997 and the KOR Winner: Hunter Hearst Helmsley Three Faces of Foley Raw segments conclude with Mankind giving the mandible claw to Jim Ross TV Program 'American Edge' airs segment on WCW Power Plant including interviews with Eric Bischoff, DDP, and others Audio: Roddy Piper and Kevin Nash speak on a backstage incident following an episode of Monday Nitro Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart have a backstage incident over various issues including 'Sunny Days' Dennis Rodman fined by Chicago Bulls and NBA after skipping NBA Finals practice and media to attend WCW Monday Nitro event Audio: Vince McMahon revealed as the 'Higher Power' and Steve Austin becomes the CEO (for a day) of WWF. Coincidentally, this was Episode 316 of Raw Audio: Terry Funk defends the WCW Hardcore Title against Eric Bischoff Goldberg returns to action after 6+ month absence due to serious arm injury Intoxicated Sandman exposes himself several times during ECW match KOR qualifying match on Raw featuring Brock Lesnar vs Steve Austin cancelled as Austin walks out of WWE due to creative differences and more NWATNA makes it debut on Pay Per View with first ever $9.99 episode of Impact Looking back at WWE Insurrextion 2003 Kurt Angle returns to WWE action from neck surgery nine months earlier than expected Randy Orton debuts RKO finisher on Raw JBL fired from CNBC due to 'Goosestep' incident in Munich, Germany WWE issues then withdraw their apology for JBL 'Goosestep' incident Audio: JBL's epic Promo on CNBC, fans, and lots more (from Smackdown) Kenzo Suzuki makes his shi**y WWE debut John Cena (Raw) and Chris Benoit (Smackdown) are #1 picks for 2005 WWE Draft Lottery Audio: Looking back at the John Cena / Christian confrontation and Christian's WWE exit three months later Audio: Paul Heyman and ECW stars appear on Raw to hype up first ever ECW One Night Stand PPV Joey Styles signs deal with WWE to commentate ECW ONS PPV Terry Funk declines WWE offer to appear at ECW ONS PPV Looking back at Hardcore Homecoming event from ECW Arena 2005 Looking back at WWE vs ECW: Head To Head event 2006 WWE signs D-Lo Brown 2008 and Chris Masters 2009 Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV 2008, 2012 Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV 2009, 2017 Audio: Jeff Hardy def Edge to win WWE World Heavyweight Championship Audio: CM Punk cashes in MITB Briefcase to def Jeff Hardy for WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Edge wants a divorce from Vickie Guerrero WWE writes Batista off TV as WWE Champion due to injury. Nexus destroys John Cena, Justin Roberts, WWE Staff, and the ring to close out memorable 'Viewers Choice' of Raw 2010 Mick Foley requests and is granted his release from TNA Audio: Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan announce the 'firing' of Mick Foley on Impact. Andy Leavine wins WWE Tough Enough Hulk Hogan quietly announces his retirement from the ring, and the internet and fan reaction is just as quiet Barbie Blank (aka Kelly Kelly) leaves WWE Audio: John Cena and AJ Styles hype up their upcoming battle at MITB PPV 2016 Looking back at the heavily criticized WWE Super Showdown event from 2019 Audio: Undertaker and Bill Goldberg comment on their very underwhelming match at WWE Super Showdown Drake Maverick gets a second chance and is resigned to NXT Looking back at NXT TakeOver: In Your House 2020, 2022 WWE releases Aleister Black, Braun Strowman, Lana, Buddy Murphy, Ruby Riott and Santana Garrett Audio: Vickie Guerrero introduces her latest 'signing' Andrade El Idolo (making his AEW debut) on Dynamite Impact Wrestling announces the return of live fans in attendance since the beginning of the pandemic for Slammiversary 2021 Audio: Memorable promo exchange between Scott D'Amore, Don Callis and Tony Khan during an episode of Impact Wrestling Audio: Kamille def Serena Deeb for NWA Women's World Championship and begins her 813-day reign as Champion Audio: Billy Corgan and Mickie James announce their first ever all Women's PPV event: NWA EmPowerrr for August 2021 Audio: Dave Meltzer is left speechless after questioning Triple H about NXT creative during NXT TakeOver: In Your House 2021 Conference Call AEW announces an interim World Champion will be crowned while CM Punk was inactive due to injury Audio: MVP drops a diss track on Bobby Lashley (Fall Mighty) Looking back at WWE Hell In a Cell 2022 Audio: Cody Rhodes battles thru an excruciating injury (Torn Pec) against Seth Rollins inside Hell In A Cell Audio: The Judgement Day adds a new member and destroy Edge . Audio: AEW announces the creation of the All-Atlantic Championship Audio: Olive branch? Tony Khan has a totally different take on Eric Bischoff (and his comments about CM Punk) just one week after his meltdown at Double Or Nothing Media Scrum Audio: Tony Khan is caught off guard during a live interview when asked about the status of Miro in AEW Sgt Slaughter is irate at Lacey Evans' new character and the use of his finisher 'without his permission' AEW reveals the main event for the first ever episode of AEW Collision Gunther reaches one year as WWE Intercontinental Champion NBC does a 180 and decides not to renew Young Rock and cancels Season Four Looking back at NXT Battleground 2024 (hosted by Sexyy Red) Audio: Sexyy Red arrested for assault at NJ Airport just one day before NXT Battleground Kamille celebrates the anniversary of her NWA World Championship win on Twitter while expressing frustration about her current status in AEW Audio: Did Sabu predicted his death at 60 years old after having a final barbed wire match in GCW? 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This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 33 (8/12 – 8/18)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 28 Minutes Bobo Brazil def Buddy Rogers to win NWA World Heavyweight Champion, but refuses the title. (Think Bruno/Rogers 1962). Looking back at World Class Championship Wrestling Star Wars event (1982). Looking back at WWF SummerSlam Fever event. 9 matches; less than 30 total minutes of wrestling (1990). Audio: Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan, with NWA/WCW Heavyweight Championship in hand, proclaimed the 'Real World Heavyweight Champion' Ric Flair was coming to WWF (1991). Audio: Never trust a snake. Jake 'The Snake Roberts' turns on Ultimate Warrior (1991). Audio: DT satires the Jake Roberts turn on Warrior. 'The Grudge Match' TV Show w/Jesse Ventura makes its syndicated debut. Looking back at WCW Clash Of The Champions XXIV (1993). Audio: The Shockmaster makes his memorable WCW debut (1993). Audio: Dusty Rhodes looks back at The Shockmaster's debut. Audio: The Shockmaster suddenly transforms into an Electrician (1993). Audio: Leslie Nielsen investiages the mystery of The Undertaker (1994). Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven event (1994). Infamous 'Chair throwing' incident by ECW fans during Terry Funk vs Cactus Jack match. Eddie Guerrero, Dean Malenko and Sabu sign deals to wrestle for WCW. Audio: Goldust first ever vignette airs on Raw (1995). WCW press conference in NYC announces the imminent debut of Monday Nitro on TNT. Looking back at WWF SummerSlam PPV (1996, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018). Looking back at WCW Clash Of The Champions XXXIII (1996). Audio: "Die Rocky Die". Rocky Maivia cuts his first promo as part of the Nation Of Domination (1997). Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven PPV (1997). The Undertaker is 'busted open' for the first time ever (in WWF) during a match on WWF Raw. Audio: Eddie Guerrero WCW Nitro promo rips Eric Bischoff and threatens to 'quit' WCW (1998). Audio: The (Ultimate) Warrior makes his memorable WCW debut (1998). Looking back at WCW Road Wild PPV (1999). Lenny Lane wins his first and only WCW Championship (Cruiserweight), before being stripped due to controversy surrounding his homosexual character. Looking back at WCW New Blood Rising PPV (2000). Audio: Lance Storm vs Mike Awesome for US Title in a 'Canadian Rules' match (2000). Audio: Lance Storm gives away two of his three WCW Championships (2000). Linda McMahon appears at the Democratic National Convention (2000), and The Rock appears at the Republican National Convention (2000). Looking back at WWF first live episode of Smackdown, new theme (Beautiful People), and a new (Fist) set (2001). Audio: Steve Austin introduces 'What?!' (2001). Beginning of the end for the WWF Hardcore Title. Chris Jericho vs Kevin Nash: Hair vs Hair Match takes place on Raw. Randy Orton makes WWE history and wins World Heavyweight Championship at 24 years old. Thumbs Down: One night after winning the World Heavyweight Championship, Evolution turns on Randy Orton. Audio: Prior to his SummerSlam match against Hulk Hogan, HBK receives nuclear heat from Canadian fans on Raw (2005). Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2005). Audio: Hulk Hogan wrestles his last ever match on Raw (vs Kurt Angle, 2005). Ashley Massaro wins the 2005 WWE Divas Search. Looking back at TNA Hard Justice PPV (2006, 2009). Layla El wins the 2006 WWE Divas Search. Looking back at the one and only time Saturday Night's Main Event took place at MSG (2007). Chris Jericho inadvertently punches HBK's wife Rebecca in the face during a Summerslam segment. Audio: Chris Jericho speaks on his memorable 2008 feud against Shawn Michaels. WWE releases Eugene. Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez makes their WWE TV debuts. Audio: Title vs Title: CM Punk vs John Cena ends with a MITB Cash-In victory (2011). Audio: Memorable promo exchange between CM Punk and Kevin Nash from Raw (2011). WWE suspends Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine and Referee Mike Chioda for violating Wellness Policy. Matt Hardy arrested following single car accident and is released by TNA (who had just rehired Jeff Hardy). Audio: Daniel Bryan def John Cena to win the WWE Championship, just to lose it to MITB cash-in by Randy Orton.  Looking back at TNA Hardcore Justice PPV (2013). WWE suspends Eva Marie and Paige due to Wellness Policy technicalities. WWE suspends Alberto Del Rio due to Wellness Policy violation and would never return to WWE TV. Audio: WWE Universe is introduced to The Demon King (2016). Audio: Brock Lesnar doesn't give a sh** about Heath Slater's kids (2016). Looking back at ROH Death Before Dishonor XIV event (2016). Audio: Baron Corbin unsucessfully cashes in his MITB Briefcase (2017). And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S1 E32 (8/5 – 8/11) ====  Join The DTKC Family! Become a member of Don Tony and Kevin Castle Show Patreon and access right now: Ad-Free episodes of all of weekly shows Weekly live Patreon podcasts hosted by Don Tony and Kevin Castle Thousands of hours of Patreon exclusive shows never released publicly! (Over 7 Years of Patreon Exclusive Content!) Retro episodes of The Don Tony And Kevin Castle Show going back as early as 2004 (Retro Episodes added each week!) Predictions Contests, Giveaways and more! 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This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: Episode 23 (6/3 – 6/9)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 34 Minutes Looking back at the 2nd 'Star Wars '81' event featuring Bruiser Brody, Kerry Von Erich, Gary Hart and others. Vince McMahon purchases Capitol Wrestling Corporation from his father Vince Sr. Looking back at the Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show (1982). Harley Race ends Ric Flair's 631 day reign as NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Memorable Philadelphia Spectrum match, featuring Big John Studd front face lock to Andre The Giant for 8+ minutes. And yes, there is footage of this online. Infamous Pipers Pit with Roddy Piper cracking a coconut over Jimmy Snuka's head finally airs nationwide. Audio: Fascinating YouShoot clip of Roddy Piper speaking on the Pipers Pit with Jimmy Snuka. Despite Nick Bockwinkel, Mean Gene Okerlund, Verne Gagne, and Arnold Skaaland called as character witnesses, Ken Patera and Masa Saito are found guilty of battery, criminal damage, and obstruction of justice (from the 1984 McDonalds incident). Kerry Von Erich involved in a serious Motorcycle accident with a Police Car resulting in a shattered ankle, dislocated hip, and deep lacerations. Looking back at NWA Clash Of The Champions II: Miami Mayhem (1988). Looking back at UWF Beach Brawl (1991). Kevin Nash makes WWF debut as the Bodyguard of Shawn Michaels. Undertaker makes a rare appearance at USWA event (1993). WWF holds their first ever Hall Of Fame Ceremony (1994) inducting Freddie Blassie, Buddy Rogers, Bobo Brazil, Arnold Skaaland, Gorilla Monsoon, Chief Jay Strongbow, amd James Dudley. Roddy Piper impersonator kills it on the mic during Jerry Lawler's 'Kings Court' segment. NBC cancels WrestleMania XI special, thanks to Shaq and 'Earth 2'. After meeting with Eric Bischoff, Ted Turner agrees to add WCW show on Monday Nights to directly compete with WWF. And that wasn't the only competition Turner created this week. Chris Benoit wrestles tryout dark matches for WWF (against Owen Hart, Adam Bomb, and Bob Holly. Kevin Nash makes his WCW Monday Nitro debut and joins Scott Hall to form The Outsiders. Audio: Funny Kevin Nash YouShoot appearances: Nash plays 'The Ho Bag', 'What A Dic*, and talks Rats and NWOes. Brian Pillman signs with World Wrestling Federation. Looking back at ECW Wrestlepalooza '97. Looking back at WWF King Of The Ring 1997 and the KOR Winner: Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Three Faces of Foley Raw segments conclude with Mankind giving the mandable claw to Jim Ross. TV Program 'American Edge' airs segment on WCW Power Plant including interviews with Eric Bischoff, DDP, and others. Audio: Roddy Piper and Kevin Nash speak on a backstage incident following an episode of Monday Nitro. Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart have a backstage incident over various issues including 'Sunny Days'. Dennis Rodman fined by Chicago Bulls and NBA after skipping NBA Finals practice and media to attend WCW Monday Nitro event. Audio: Vince McMahon revealed as the 'Higher Power' and Steve Austin becomes the CEO (for a day) of WWF. Coincidentally, this was Episode 316 of Raw. Audio: Terry Funk defends the WCW Hardcore Title against Eric Bischoff. Goldberg returns to action after 6+ month absence due to serious arm injury. Intoxicated Sandman exposes himself several times during ECW match. KOR qualifying match on Raw featuring Brock Lesnar vs Steve Austin cancelled as Austin walks out of WWE due to creative differences and more. NWATNA makes it debut on Pay Per View with first ever $9.99 episode of Impact. Looking back at WWE Insurrextion PPV (2003). Kurt Angle returns to WWE action from neck surgery nine months earlier than expected. Randy Orton debuts RKO finisher on Raw. JBL fired from CNBC due to 'Goosestep' incident in Munich, Germany. WWE issues then withdraws apology for JBL 'Goosestep' incident. Audio: JBL's epic Promo on CNBC, fans, and lots more (from Smackdown). Kenzo Suzuki makes his shi**y WWE debut. John Cena (Raw) and Chris Benoit (Smackdown) are #1 picks for 2005 WWE Draft Lottery. Audio: Looking back at the John Cena / Christian confrontation and Christian's WWE exit three months later. Audio: Paul Heyman and ECW stars appear on Raw to hype up first ever ECW One Night Stand PPV. Joey Styles signs deal with WWE to commentate ECW ONS PPV. Terry Funk declines WWE offer to appear at ECW ONS PPV. Looking back at Hardcore Homecoming event from ECW Arena (2005). Looking back at WWE vs ECW: Head To Head event (2006). WWE signs D-Lo Brown (2008) and Chris Masters (2009). Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV (2008). Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2009, 2017). Audio: Jeff Hardy def Edge to win WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: CM Punk cashes in MITB Briefcase to def Jeff Hardy for WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Edge wants a divorce from Vickie Guerrero. WWE writes Batista off TV as WWE Champion due to injury. Nexus destroys John Cena, Justin Roberts, WWE Staff, and the ring to close out memorable 'Viewers Choice' of Raw (2010). Mick Foley requests and is granted his release from TNA. Audio: Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan announce the 'firing' of Mick Foley on Impact. Andy Leavine wins WWE Tough Enough. Hulk Hogan quietly announces his retirement from the ring, and the internet and fan reaction is just as quiet. Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV (2012). Barbie Blank (aka Kelly Kelly) leaves WWE. Audio: John Cena and AJ Styles hype up their upcoming battle at MITB PPV (2016). And so much more! 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In this Wildcard Tuesday episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast, PWTorch editor Wade Keller begins with a 30-minute new Mailbag segment including whether AEW would benefit from a more serious product and less "wink & nod" and slapstick humor, thoughts on last night's Raw, and Tony Khan hyping his shows.Then a flashback to the Flagship episode from ten years ago this week with Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's Jason Powell on June 7, 2011. They take live calls for most of the live hour including a lot of discussion on the previous night's Raw, Mick Foley's TNA departure, Tommy Dreamer's TNA departure, TNA vs. WWE roster strength, the value of the belt, Vince McMahon's slap of the Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine, the latest on Michael Cole, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow they discuss Raw in great detail segment by segment. It's the longest VIP Aftershow ever.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 28 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S2 E33 (08/13 - 08/19) Bobo Brazil def Buddy Rogers to win NWA World Heavyweight Champion, but refuses the title. (Think Bruno/Rogers 1962). Looking back at World Class Championship Wrestling Star Wars event (1982). Looking back at WWF SummerSlam Fever event. 9 matches; less than 30 total minutes of wrestling (1990). Audio: Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan, with NWA/WCW Heavyweight Championship in hand, proclaimed the 'Real World Heavyweight Champion' Ric Flair was coming to WWF (1991). Audio: Never trust a snake. Jake 'The Snake Roberts' turns on Ultimate Warrior (1991). Audio: DT satires the Jake Roberts turn on Warrior. 'The Grudge Match' TV Show w/Jesse Ventura makes its syndicated debut. Looking back at WCW Clash Of The Champions XXIV (1993). Audio: The Shockmaster makes his memorable WCW debut (1993). Audio: Dusty Rhodes looks back at The Shockmaster's debut. Audio: The Shockmaster suddenly transforms into an Electrician (1993). Audio: Leslie Nielsen investiages the mystery of The Undertaker (1994). Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven event (1994). Infamous 'Chair throwing' incident by ECW fans during Terry Funk vs Cactus Jack match. Eddie Guerrero, Dean Malenko and Sabu sign deals to wrestle for WCW. Audio: Goldust first ever vignette airs on Raw (1995). WCW press conference in NYC announces the imminent debut of Monday Nitro on TNT. Looking back at WWF SummerSlam PPV (1996, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018). Looking back at WCW Clash Of The Champions XXXIII (1996). Audio: "Die Rocky Die". Rocky Maivia cuts his first promo as part of the Nation Of Domination (1997). Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven PPV (1997). The Undertaker is 'busted open' for the first time ever (in WWF) during a match on WWF Raw. Audio: Eddie Guerrero WCW Nitro promo rips Eric Bischoff and threatens to 'quit' WCW (1998). Audio: The (Ultimate) Warrior makes his memorable WCW debut (1998). Looking back at WCW Road Wild PPV (1999). Lenny Lane wins his first and only WCW Championship (Cruiserweight), before being stripped due to controversy surrounding his homosexual character. Looking back at WCW New Blood Rising PPV (2000). Audio: Lance Storm vs Mike Awesome for US Title in a 'Canadian Rules' match (2000). Audio: Lance Storm gives away two of his three WCW Championships (2000). Audio: Linda McMahon appears at the Democratic National Convention? (2000). Looking back at WWF first live episode of Smackdown, new theme (Beautiful People), and a new (Fist) set (2001). Audio: Steve Austin introduces 'What?!' (2001). Beginning of the end for the WWF Hardcore Title. Chris Jericho vs Kevin Nash: Hair vs Hair Match takes place on Raw. Randy Orton makes WWE history and wins World Heavyweight Championship at 24 years old. Thumbs Down: One night after winning the World Heavyweight Championship, Evolution turns on Randy Orton. Audio: Prior to his SummerSlam match against Hulk Hogan, HBK receives nuclear heat from Canadian fans on Raw (2005). Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2005). Audio: Hulk Hogan wrestles his last ever match on Raw (vs Kurt Angle, 2005). Ashley Massaro wins the 2005 WWE Divas Search. Looking back at TNA Hard Justice PPV (2006, 2009). Layla El wins the 2006 WWE Divas Search. Looking back at the one and only time Saturday Night's Main Event took place at MSG (2007). Chris Jericho inadvertently punches HBK's wife Rebecca in the face during a Summerslam segment. Audio: Chris Jericho speaks on his memorable 2008 feud against Shawn Michaels. WWE releases Eugene. Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez makes their WWE TV debuts. Audio: Title vs Title: CM Punk vs John Cena ends with a MITB Cash-In victory (2011). Audio: Memorable promo exchange between CM Punk and Kevin Nash from Raw (2011). WWE suspends Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine and Referee Mike Chioda for violating Wellness Policy. Matt Hardy arrested following single car accident and is released by TNA (who had just rehired Jeff Hardy). Audio: Daniel Bryan def John Cena to win the WWE Championship, just to lose it to MITB cash-in by Randy Orton.  Looking back at TNA Hardcore Justice PPV (2013). WWE suspends Eva Marie and Paige due to Wellness Policy technicalities. WWE suspends Alberto Del Rio due to Wellness Policy violation and would never return to WWE TV. Audio: WWE Universe is introduced to The Demon King (2016). Audio: Brock Lesnar doesn't give a sh** about Heath Slater's kids (2016). Looking back at ROH Death Before Dishonor XIV event (2016). Audio: Baron Corbin unsucessfully cashes in his MITB Briefcase (2017). And so much more! NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS: Fritz Von Erich, Dick Murdoch, Eddie Gilbert, Uncle Elmer, Gino Hernández, Wally Karbo, Lord James Blears, Walter Podolak, Hans Schwarz Sr, Alabama Bill Lee, Buddy Pappas, Chief Red Cloud, Hombre Montaña, Henry Phillips Jr, Víctor the Bodyguard, Al Getz, Andy Moen, Gypsy Joe, Tomás Riande, Lee Fields, Ron Hill, Harry Elliott, Karl von Schober, Superman Apollo, Buddy Landel, Fritz Schnabel, Edward Meske, Frank Hester, Lee Henning, Zivko Simunovich, Crisstopher Crow, Jimmy Blood, Buddy Allen, Billy Thom, Tony Nero, Polo Torres and Jeff Peterson (RIP), Iwakichi Hirano 85, Bobby Duncum Sr 75, Bob Backlund and Jim Brunzell 70, Sue Green and Gran Markus Jr 66, Bobby Eaton 61, Tom Prichard and Tim Horner 60, Shu el Guerrero 58, Jeff Farmer and Kazuo Yamazaki 57, Tamon Honda and Tarzan Goto 56, Peter Maivia Jr. 54, Nitro 53, Chad Fortune 52, Sergio Torres 51, Dick Togo 50, Spike Dudley 49, Principe Delfín 48, Katsuhisa Fujii 47, Lilián García and Mensajero de la Muerte 46, Masamune 45, Akinori Tsukioka and Tomoko Miyaguchi 44, Scottie Gash 43, Tomohiko Hashimoto and Óscar Sevilla 42, Ryo Saito, Kenji Fukimoto, Ruckus, Fantasy and Susumu Yokosuka 41, Hank Calhoun, Homeless Tom and Jonathan Davis 40, Chet Douglas, Michelle Morgan and Nikki The NY Knockout 39, Kofi Kingston, Noel Harlow and Percy Watson 38, Cheerleader Melissa, Evan Schwartz and Mikhail Ivanov 37, Eros and DAISUKE 36, Mad Dog Maxx, Miss Mina, Oscar Vasquez and Buddy Wiser 35, Masashi Takeda, Joey Hayes, Jaysin Strife and Dara Diablo 34, Big Cass, Stefany Sinclair, Argenis and Casey Hanson 33, Johnny Gargano, Shin'ichiro Tominaga, Hiroshi Fukuda and Sexton Phoenix 32, Saya Kurokawa 31, Cedric Alexander and Justin Sane 30, Amanda Rodríguez, Chelsey Love and Sonya Strong 29, Jenny Rose and Nadia Sapphire 28, Paige 27, Gabriel Fuerza and Rey Astral 26, Optymuz 25, Velveteen Dream, Furia Roja, A-Buck and Ayame Sasamura 24, Marius van Beethoven 23, Alberto Dos Rios 22, Ruaka 15 NOTABLE PRO WRESTLING DEBUTS: Ole Anderson 1967, Ravishing Rick Rude 1982, Chris Masters 2002, Apollo Crews 2009, Roman Reigns and Sasha Banks 2010 NOTABLE DEATHS: Tony Cosenza 92, Eddie Marlin 89, Chief Lone Eagle 88, Frank Thompson 84, Gabrielle Calderon-Vasseur 83, Edmund Charles Heath 80, Jim Londos 78, Karl von Stroheim, Ann Laverne, Bobby Fields, Dr John Bonica and Karl von Schober 77, Oscar Lago 76, Skandar Akbar, Johnny Howard and Chris Tolos 75, Chuck Hondo 71, Fred Bozic 70, Dewey Robertson 68, Harold Kanner 66, Pat O'Connor, Marva Scott and Marva Goodwin 65, Jim Neidhart 63, Paul Anderson and Terry Garvin 61, Tony Parisi 59, Tank Morgan 58, Ted Allen 54, Doc Dean 48, Masanobu Okamoto 44, Brian Adams and DC Dillinger 43, Jeep Swenson 40, Mariko Umeda 39, Don Carver 38, Moondog Lonnie Mayne and Chief Thunder Mountain 33, Joe So Delicious 32, Doug Scoggins 30, Lance Cade 29, Shane Shamrock and Chri$ Ca$h 23 RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the TWIWH S2 E33 (08/19/19) episode. 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RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 34 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S2 E23 (06/04 - 06/10) Looking back at the 2nd 'Star Wars '81' event featuring Bruiser Brody, Kerry Von Erich, Gary Hart and others. Vince McMahon purchases Capitol Wrestling Corporation from his father Vince Sr. Looking back at the Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show (1982). Harley Race ends Ric Flair's 631 day reign as NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Memorable Philadelphia Spectrum match, featuring Big John Studd front face lock to Andre The Giant for 8+ minutes. And yes, there is footage of this online. Infamous Pipers Pit with Roddy Piper cracking a coconut over Jimmy Snuka's head finally airs nationwide. Audio: Fascinating YouShoot clip of Roddy Piper speaking on the Pipers Pit with Jimmy Snuka. Despite Nick Bockwinkel, Mean Gene Okerlund, Verne Gagne, and Arnold Skaaland called as character witnesses, Ken Patera and Masa Saito are found guilty of battery, criminal damage, and obstruction of justice (from the 1984 McDonalds incident). Kerry Von Erich involved in a serious Motorcycle accident with a Police Car resulting in a shattered ankle, dislocated hip, and deep lacerations. Looking back at NWA Clash Of The Champions II: Miami Mayhem (1988). Looking back at UWF Beach Brawl (1991). Kevin Nash makes WWF debut as the Bodyguard of Shawn Michaels. Undertaker makes a rare appearance at USWA event (1993). WWF holds their first ever Hall Of Fame Ceremony (1994) inducting Freddie Blassie, Buddy Rogers, Bobo Brazil, Arnold Skaaland, Gorilla Monsoon, Chief Jay Strongbow, amd James Dudley. Roddy Piper impersonator kills it on the mic during Jerry Lawler's 'Kings Court' segment. NBC cancels WrestleMania XI special, thanks to Shaq and 'Earth 2'. After meeting with Eric Bischoff, Ted Turner agrees to add WCW show on Monday Nights to directly compete with WWF. And that wasn't the only competition Turner created this week.  Chris Benoit wrestles tryout dark matches for WWF (against Owen Hart, Adam Bomb, and Bob Holly. Kevin Nash makes his WCW Monday Nitro debut and joins Scott Hall to form The Outsiders. Audio: Funny Kevin Nash YouShoot appearances: Nash plays 'The Ho Bag', 'What A Dic*, and talks Rats and NWOes. Brian Pillman signs with World Wrestling Federation. Looking back at ECW Wrestlepalooza '97. Looking back at WWF King Of The Ring 1997 and the KOR Winner: Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Three Faces of Foley Raw segments conclude with Mankind giving the mandable claw to Jim Ross. TV Program 'American Edge' airs segment on WCW Power Plant including interviews with Eric Bischoff, DDP, and others. Audio: Roddy Piper and Kevin Nash speak on a backstage incident following an episode of Monday Nitro. Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart have a backstage incident over various issues including 'Sunny Days'. Dennis Rodman fined by Chicago Bulls and NBA after skipping NBA Finals practice and media to attend WCW Monday Nitro event. Audio: Vince McMahon revealed as the 'Higher Power' and Steve Austin becomes the CEO (for a day) of WWF. Coincidentally, this was Episode 316 of Raw. Audio: Terry Funk defends the WCW Hardcore Title against Eric Bischoff. Goldberg returns to action after 6+ month absence due to serious arm injury. Intoxicated Sandman exposes himself several times during ECW match. KOR qualifying match on Raw featuring Brock Lesnar vs Steve Austin cancelled as Austin walks out of WWE due to creative differences and more. NWATNA makes it debut on Pay Per View with first ever $9.99 episode of Impact. Looking back at WWE Insurrextion PPV (2003). Kurt Angle returns to WWE action from neck surgery nine months earlier than expected. Randy Orton debuts RKO finisher on Raw. JBL fired from CNBC due to 'Goosestep' incident in Munich, Germany. WWE issues then withdraws apology for JBL 'Goosestep' incident. Audio: JBL's epic Promo on CNBC, fans, and lots more (from Smackdown). Kenzo Suzuki makes his shi**y WWE debut. John Cena (Raw) and Chris Benoit (Smackdown) are #1 picks for 2005 WWE Draft Lottery. Audio: Looking back at the John Cena / Christian confrontation and Christian's WWE exit three months later. Audio: Paul Heyman and ECW stars appear on Raw to hype up first ever ECW One Night Stand PPV. Joey Styles signs deal with WWE to commentate ECW ONS PPV. Terry Funk declines WWE offer to appear at ECW ONS PPV. Looking back at Hardcore Homecoming event from ECW Arena (2005). Looking back at WWE vs ECW: Head To Head event (2006). WWE signs D-Lo Brown (2008) and Chris Masters (2009). Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV (2008). Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2009, 2017). Audio: Jeff Hardy def Edge to win WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: CM Punk cashes in MITB Briefcase to def Jeff Hardy for WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Edge wants a divorce from Vickie Guerrero. WWE writes Batista off TV as WWE Champion due to injury. Nexus destroys John Cena, Justin Roberts, WWE Staff, and the ring to close out memorable 'Viewers Choice' of Raw (2010). Mick Foley requests and is granted his release from TNA. Audio: Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan announce the 'firing' of Mick Foley on Impact. Andy Leavine wins WWE Tough Enough. Hulk Hogan quietly announces his retirement from the ring, and the internet and fan reaction is just as quiet. Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV (2012). Barbie Blank (aka Kelly Kelly) leaves WWE. Audio: John Cena and AJ Styles hype up their upcoming battle at MITB PPV (2016). And so much more! NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS: Gorilla Monsoon, The Grand Wizard, Dr. Bill Miller, The Sheik, Johnny Rougeau, Moondog Spot, Hans Hermann, Dick Dusek, The Canadian Wildman, Dan Miller, Princess Tona Tomah, Igor Putski, Al Billings, Brute Bernard, Rip Hawk, Baron Michele Leone, Ricky Cortez, Eddie Sullivan, Oki Shikina, LaVerne Baxter, Dick Dunn, Scott Peterson, Dutch Savage, Big Val Puccio (RIP), Kathy Starr 83, Leon Baxter 81, Tinieblas 80, Paul Peller 78, Tony Rocco 77, Johnny Kincaid 74, Howard Finkel 69, Joe Malenko 64, Dan Severn 61, Cueball Carmichael 59, Yuko Miyato and Gigante Guerrero 56, Mick Foley, Tatanka, Ephesto, Crusher Takahashi and Ronin 54, Hanzo and Black Tiger 52, Morphosis 50, Ahmed Johnson 49, Glen Osbourne 48,Donnie B and Simon Dean 47, Mikey Whipwreck, Pablo Marquez, Nitro Girl Chae and Yuki Lee 46, Too Tuff Tony 45, Preston Quinn and Kayo Noumi 43, Earl the Pearl, Jaki Numazawa and Coco Verde 42, ODB, Tomoko Morii, JP Kaos, Crazy Sexy Mike, Shane Andrews, Scotty Blaze, Hirotaka Yokoi and Nova Cain 41, Kikujiro Umezawa and Maria James 40, Scott Lost and Matt Fairlane 39, Tyson T-Bone and CJay Kurz 38, El Hombre Sin Nombre and Jazzy Gabert 37, Kid Mikaze and Cinico 36, Ángel Metálico, Erika Canseco and Madison Eagles 35, Drew McIntyre and Justin Corino 34, El Extraño and Mike Bird 32, Dan Matha, Ángel Dorado Jr and Shane Mercer 31, Taeler Hendrix, Ty Hagen and El Fresero Jr 30, Príncipe Halcón and Tama Williams 29, Shawn Shields, Keisuke Okuda and Joji Otani 28, Sara Lee 27, Liv Morgan and Deonna Purrazzo 25, Priscilla Kelly 23 NOTABLE PRO WRESTLING DEBUTS: Ted DiBiase 1974, Road Warrior Animal 1982, Shane Helms and Dick Togo 1991, Christian 1995, James Ellsworth 2002, Jimmy and Jey Uso 2007, Elias 2008, Jeff Cobb 2009 NOTABLE DEATHS: Roy Dunn 89, Bud Curtis 88, Chester Hayes 86, Dan Miller 84, Ciclón Veloz 80, Kurt von Brauner, Charlie Harben and Duncan McTavish 79, Wladek Zbyszko 76, Soldat Gorky and Lee Fields 69, Ivan Kalmikoff 68, Ron Starr 67, Hans Hermann 65, Dick Dunn 64, Little John and Tiny Roebuck 62, Isao Yoshiwara 55, Lou Whitson 53, Mark Starr 50, Ray Evans and Rocket Monroe 49, John Tenta and Kimbo Slice 42, Frank Speer 31 RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the TWIWH S2 E23 (06/10/19) episode. 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RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 31 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: Episode 52 (12/25 - 12/31) Audio: Iron Sheik def Bob Backlund to win WWF Heavyweight Title. Includes promos from Backlund and Iron Shiek. Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage def Terry Taylor to win NWA Mid America Heavyweight Title. Audio: Hulk Hogan abruptly leaves AWA and returns to WWF. Mean Gene Okerlund makes his WWF debut. Macho Man Randy Savage marries Miss Elizabeth (for real). Looking back at NWA and AWA 'Star Wars' (1985). Madusa wins AWA World Women's Championship. Vader debuts for NJPW and defeats Antonio Inoki and almost causes a riot Audio: Vader speaks on NJPW debut and defeating Inoki. Looking back at WCW Starrcade 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998. Lou Thesz wrestles last ever match at age 74. The Christmas Creature (Kane) loses Mask vs Title match against Jerry Lawler. Audio: Jerry Lawler, Kane, and Mad Man Pondo look back at the 'Christmas Creature'. Audio: Macho Man's Holiday message to kids at 4th Annual George Steinbrenner Children's Holiday Concert For Underprivileged Kids Of Tampa (FL). Audio: Highlights of Ric Flair def Vader (Starrcade '93) to regain WCW Heavyweight Championship. ECW makes their New York City debut. Audio: Cactus Jack vs Sabu in NCAA Olympic Rules match (ECW Holiday Hell 1995). Akira Hokuto def Madusa in Tournament Final to win WCW Women's Championship. Audio: Sting def Hollywood Hogan to win WCW Heavyweight Championship. Audio: Kevin Nash ends Goldberg's 173-0 Undefeated Streak and wins WCW Heavyweight Championship. DT looks back at WCW ratings before and after Goldberg's undefeated streak ended. Was it really the monumental mistake and ratings killer many have labeled it over the years? Audio: Moolah (76) and Mae Young (76) vs Crash and Hardcore Holly. WWF tapes Raw and Mankind winning first WWF Heavyweight Championship (Airs on 01/04/1999 Raw, the date WWF recognizes). Audio: Chris Jericho and Chyna become Co-IC Champs after double pin - A three week title reign not recognized by WWE. Audio: Raven wins his first of 27 WWF Hardcore Title reigns. Bonus Audio: Chris Jericho Taco Bell Commercial (2000). Looking back at Ring Of Honor: Final Battle 2004 and 2008. Audio: Austin Aries ends Samoa Joe 645 day reign as ROH World Heavyweight Champion. Joanie Laurer rushed to hospital, considered too wasted to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. WWE signs Tamina Snuka and Sin Cara (aka Hunico). TNA signs Nick and Matt Jackson (Young Bucks). WWE announces Bret Hart returning to WWE Raw (as Guest Host) after ten year absence.  Tommy Dreamer wrestles last match for WWE ECW. CZW wrestler Nick Gage arrested after robbing NJ Bank. Brock Lesnar announces retirement from MMA one day after TKO loss to Alistar Overeem at UFC 141. Audio: Daniel Bryan joins The Wyatt Family. WWE announces strict enforcement of requirement that all WWE Superstars carry Medical Insurance. And so much more! NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS: Bronko Lubich, Tim Arson, Mark Starr, Pete Managoff, Joanie Laurer, Jerry Tuite, Gran Markus, Joe Dusek, Karl von Brauner, Dave Morgan, Luther Lindsay, Jack Vansky, Woody Farmer, Wilbur Snyder, MS-1, Dick Torio, Mike Mazurki (RIP), Strong Kobayashi and Dean Ho 78, Demolition Ax 71, Tatsumi Fujinami and Bill Kazmaier 65, Lanny Poffo 64, Pantera Sureña 63, Tony Zane 60, Mark Madden 58, Tornado Negro 56, Mike Barton 53, Bill Goldberg 52, Pierre Carl Ouellet 51, Mideon 50, Nobukazu Hirai and Tom Howard 49, Diablo 47, MIKAMI, Braden Walker and Tony Rivera 45, Ryan Sakoda 44, Vance Nevada 43, Kristi Myst 42, B-Boy and Psycho Mike 40, Hiroshi Nagao and Justin Roberts 39, Cesaro and Matt Cross 38, Kamakazi Kid 37, JT LaMotta 36, Eddie Edwards, El Desperado and Kyle Maverick 35, Ariel 34, Rusev and Taryn Terrell 33, Laredo Kid 32, Andy Leavine and Wil Maximo 31, Infierno 29, Rey Fénix and Zelina Vega 28, Rachael Ellering 26 NOTABLE PRO WRESTLING DEBUTS: Angelo Mosca (1960), Jim Brunzell (1972), Akebono (2004), Sienna (2008), Brian Pillman Jr (2017) NOTABLE DEATHS: Sam Muchnick 93, Luigi Macera 88, Amazing Zuma 85, Andy Tremaine 84, Pete Mymko 81, Chico Cortez and Kenny Mayne 77, Bill Dromo 75, Armand Hussein 73, Earl Freeman 67, Jay Clayton 64, Ari Romero 62, Emilio Charles Jr 55, Tank Patton 52, Motoshi Okuma 51, Buddy Wayne 50, Dr Death Steve Williams 49, Gorgeous George 48, Mike Davis 45, Danny Fargo 44, Rollin' Hard 34, Ed Gantner 31, Yukon Braxton 24 RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the TWIWH EP52 (12/31/18) CLICK HERE to listen to the TWIWH EP52 (12/31/18) online. 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RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 30 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: Episode 33 (08/14 - 08/20) AWA is created and Verne Gagne awards himself first AWA World Heavyweight Champion. NWA refuses to recognize Bobo Brazil as the first Black NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Nikita Koloff wins Best of Seven Series (4-3) against Magnum TA to become NWA US Champion. Looking back at first ever Indy Wrestling event Don Tony attended: WWA Rumble II. Audio: Jake The Snake Roberts betrays Ultimate Warrior. Audio: Similar promos by Jake Roberts and President Trump almost 30 years apart. Audio: Jesse Ventura does play by play for 'Grudge Match'. Audio: The Shockmaster makes his memorable WCW debut. Audio: Dusty Rhodes speaks on The Shockmaster. Audio: Prelude to Mr McMahon 4+ years before Montreal Screwjob: Vince McMahon invades USWA and Memphis. Lex Luger vs Yokozuna battle in USWA right before Summerslam. Audio: Leslie Nielsen hunts for The Undertaker. Undertaker vs Undertaker Summerslam outcome spoiled at Monday Night Raw taping. Breaking down problems between NWA and ECW which would ultimately lead to ECW 'throwing down' NWA Heavyweight Title. Audio: Dean Douglas is coming to WWF, and he isn't a fan of Bret Hart. Cactus Jack def Terry Funk in No Ropes, Barbed Wire, Exploding Death Match to win IWA King Of The Deathmatch Tournament. Sabu, Eddie Guerrero, and Dean Malenko sign with WCW. WCW holds NYC Press Conference to announce debut of Monday Nitro on TNT. Mankind vs Undertaker Boiler Room Brawl and HBK vs Vader highlight Summerslam 1996. Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven 1997. Undertaker busted open for the first time ever on Raw as the development of DX continues. Audio: Rocky Maivia addresses 'Die Rocky Die' chants and NOD push racist storyline further. Audio: Eddie Guerrero tells Eric Bischoff to shove it and leaves Nitro. Audio: Ultimate Warrior equals big ratings for WCW. The Warrior makes his memorable WCW debut. Kevin Nash loses retirement match at WCW Road Wild '99 - just to return two months later. Lenny Lane wins WCW Cruiserweight Title and is quietly stripped due to Time Warner's concerns over homosexual character. Audio: Mick Foley announces first ever TLC match. Audio: Linda McMahon at Democratic National Convention?! Vampiro and Great Muta win WCW Tag Titles - just to lose them one day later. Audio: Lance Storm vs Mike Awesome on Nitro in Canada ends up in a clusterfu**. Audio: Team Canada is formed and Lance Storm gives away the US and Cruiserweight Titles as presents. Stacy Keibler announces to David Flair and the world that she's 'pregnant'. Showing love for the brief WCW career of Papaya. Looking back at Summerslam 2001: WWF vs The Alliance. Kurt Angle spoils 'Austin Appreciation Night'. First ever live WWF Smackdown airs with new set and new music. Kevin Nash loses a Hair vs Hair match on Raw against Chris Jericho. Randy Orton (24) becomes youngest ever WWE Heavyweight Champion. Thumbs Down: Triple H, Ric Flair, and Batista kick Randy Orton out of Evolution. Audio: Kane announces wedding to Lita next week on Raw. As you will hear, the 'threatening of rape' claimed on many wrestling sites is untrue. Audio: Shawn Michaels trolls and has nuclear heat with Canadian Raw fans.  Audio: Hulk Hogan wrestles last ever Raw match against Kurt Angle. Ashley Massaro wins 2005 Divas Search. Layla El wins 2006 Divas Search. Undertaker vs Edge HIAC, Batista vs John Cena, Chris Jericho accidentally punches HBK's wife Rebecca highlight Summerslam 2008. WWE releases Nick Dinsmore (Eugene) after returning a few weeks prior. Kevin Nash def Mick Foley to win TNA Legends Championship. Hornswoggle def Chavo Guerrero Jr in Falls Count Anywhere Match. Daniel Bryan makes his WWE return (Summerslam 2010) after being fired due to incident during Nexus angle. Darren Young kicked out of The Nexus. Bret Hart introduces new WWE Tag Titles as WWE retires Unified WWE Tag Titles. Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez make their WWE main roster debut. Ring Of Honor replaces Adam Pearce with Delirious as head booker. Audio: CM Punk def John Cena (Referee: Triple H) to win Undisputed WWE Championship. Audio: Kevin Nash attacks CM Punk in surprise return. Audio: Alberto Del Rio cashes in MITB to win WWE Championship. Audio: Kevin Nash and CM Punk try to turn Chicken Sh** into Chicken Salad on Raw. WWE suspends referee Mike Chioda and Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine. Matt Hardy arrested after DUI which included auto accident. WWE debuts Saturday Morning Slam. CM Punk vs Big Show vs John Cena and Brock Lesnar vs Triple H highlight Summerslam 2012. Bully Ray def Chris Sabin to win TNA World Heavyweight Title. Main Event Mafia vs Aces And Eights. Brock Lesnar vs CM Punk, Daniel Bryan vs John Cena, Randy Orton MITB Cash In to win WWE Title highlight Summerslam 2013. John Cena undergoes triceps surgery. Sin Cara suffers broken fingers during Raw match. Stephanie McMahon wrestles first match in eleven years, Title wins for Paige (Divas), Dolph Ziggler (IC), and Brock Lesnar (WWE World Heavyweight Title) highlight Summerslam 2014. Audio: Brock Lesnar destroys John Cena (Summerslam 2014). Audio: Brock Lesnar doesn't give a sh** about Heath Slater's kids. Alberto Del Rio wrestles last WWE match (against John Cena). Baron Corbin cashes in MITB but loses against Jinder Mahal in WWE Championship match. Akira Tozawa def Neville for WWE Cruiserweight Title. And so much more! NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS: Fritz Von Erich, Wally Carbo, Dick Murdoch, Bill Lee, Buddy Pappas, Victor The Bodyguard, Buddy Landel, Eddie Gilbert,  Uncle Elmer, Gino Hernandez, Kurt von Schober, Jack Allen, and Gypsy Joe (RIP), Irma Gonzalez 82, Bobby Duncum 74, Bob Backlund 69, Gran Markus Jr 65, Bobby Eaton 60, Tom Prichard and Tim Horner 59, Jeff Farmer 56, Tamon Honda and Tarzan Goto 55, Tori (DX) 54, Lilian Garcia and Nitro 52, Super Boy 50, Dick Togo 49, Katsuhisa Fujii 46, Tomohiko Hashimoto 41, Ruckus, Court Bauer, Susumu Yokosuka, and Ryo Saito 40, Shawn Patrick, Homeless Tom, Fenix, and Hank Calhoun 39, Nikki The Knockout, Chet Jablonski, and Terry Daniels 38, Kofi Kingston, Byron Saxton, Percy Watson, and Noel Harlow 37, Cheerleader Melissa 36, Big Cass 32, Johnny Gargano and Lucky Cannon 31, Ryan Rage 30, Cedric Alexander and Justin Sane 29, Paige 26, Velveteen Dream 23, Alberto Dos Rios 21 NOTABLE PRO WRESTLING DEBUTS: Ole Anderson (1967), Negro Casas (1979), Rick Rude (1982), Kurt Angle (1998), Cheerleader Melissa (1999), Chris Masters (2002),  Apollo Crews (2009), Sasha Banks and Roman Reigns (2010) NOTABLE DEATHS: Tony Cosenza 92, Chief Lone Eagle 88, Gabrielle Calderon-Vasseur 83, Ted Heath and Sonny Fargo 80, Jim Londos 78, Kurt von Schober 77, Skandar Akbar 75, Buddy Bison 71, Dewey Robertson and Marv Westenberg 68, Pat O'Connor and Babs Wingo 65, Terry Garvin 61, Tony Parisi 58, Paul McManus 57, Nightmare" Ted Allen 54, Ian 'Doc' Dean 48, Masanobu Okamoto 44, DC Dillinger 43, Jeep Swenson 40, Moondog Lonnie Mayne 33, Joe Delicious 31, Plum Mariko 29, Shane Shamrock and Chri$ Ca$h 23 RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the TWIWH EP33 (08/20/18) CLICK HERE to listen to the TWIWH EP33 (08/20/18) online. CLICK HERE to listen to the AD FREE (08/20/18) episode (Patreon Link) ITUNES LINK Please subscribe to us on ITUNES ================= PROGRAMMING NOTE: 'TWIWH (EP34)' HOSTED BY DON TONY Your next episode of 'TWIWH (EP34)' will be posted Tuesday, August 28, 2018. In addition to download links, a preview of TWIWH airs every week immediately following the live episode of Don Tony And Kevin Castle Show. #ThrowbackTuesday =============== IF YOU ARE A FAN OF 'DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW' and 'BREAKFAST WITH BLASI' and just can't get enough of the shows, check out our PATREON PAGE! You'll gain access to our Patreon Exclusive shows such as 'The Castle Chronicles' hosted by Kevin Castle, and 'BREAKFAST SOUP' hosted by Don Tony & Missionary (Wrestling Soup), and early access to other content. You also have exclusive access to lost episodes of 'The Minority Report' from 2004/2005, select vintage episodes of 'The Masked Maniac Show', and retro Blackhearts Hotline reports from 2001/2002. 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RUNNING TIME: 3 HoursHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: Episode 23 (06/05 - 06/11) Vince McMahon purchases Capitol Wrestling Corporation (d/b/a WWF) from his father, Vincent J McMahon. Fritz Von Erich wrestles his final match against King Kong Bundy. NEW TWIWH SEGMENT: Flashback: June 1982 (Non Wrestling Events). Harley Race def Ric Flair to win NWA World Title for 7th Time. Ken Patera and Masa Saito found guilty of battery from April 1984 'McDonalds Incident'. UWF holds 'Beach Brawl' PPV and financially bombs at the pay window. Undertaker makes rare appearance for USWA. Shawn Michaels def Marty Jannetty for IC Title and Kevin Nash makes his debut as HBK's bodyguard Diesel. WWF holds 1994 Hall Of Fame Ceremony. Audio: Roddy Piper impersonator shines during Kings Court segment with Jerry Lawler. Eric Bischoff meets with Ted Turner and the decision is made to launch new WCW show on Monday nights to go head to head against Monday Night WWE Raw. Chris Benoit works multiple WWF dark matches (1995). Audio: Kevin Nash invades Monday Nitro for first time as Scott Hall's partner. The seeds are planted and will soon sprout the NWO. Audio: Infamous backstage fight takes place between Bret Hart and HBK over 'Sunny Days' remark. HBK and Jim Cornette comment on incident. Audio: Triple H wins 1997 KOR and vents on WWF Politics. Raven, leaving ECW for WCW, finally loses to Tommy Dreamer. Audio: Memorable Wrestlepalooza '97 moments as Jerry Lawler invades ECW and destroys Tommy Dreamer and others. Includes Taz' promo and everything is UNCENSORED! Audio: Memorable interview between Jim Ross and Mankind leading to Mandible Claw on JR. Audio: Roddy Piper has backstage altercation with Kevin Nash over Nitro tag team match. Includes comments by Nash and Piper on the incident. Audio: Brian Pillman signs with WWE. Diana Smith wins 1997 Mrs Calgary Beauty Pageant. Dennis Rodman no shows Chicago Bulls practice for WCW Monday Nitro. Booker T wins Best of 7 Series against Chris Benoit 4-2. Big Show chokeslams Undertaker thru the ring. Audio: Vince McMahon revealed as the Higher Power, Linda McMahon steps and 'replaces' Steve Austin as the new CEO. Tammy Sytch attempts to sell her breast implants on Ebay. Eric Bischoff wins WCW Hardcore Title from Terry Funk. Goldberg returns to WCW ring after suffering serious arm injury. Steve Austin refuses to wrestle Brock Lesnar on Raw and walks out of WWE. Vince McMahon def Ric Flair to become 100% 'owner' of WWE. Randy Orton uses RKO finisher for first time on TV. JBL fired from CNBC after doing Goosestep during WWE match in Germany. Joey Styles signs deal with WWE to work ECW One Night Stand. 2005 Raw Draft Lottery and ECW invades Raw before ONS PPV. Audio: Christian confrontation with John Cena during Highlight Reel. ECW Hardcore Homecoming event takes place in Philly. Don Tony shares a few personal stories: Buying the ECW (Eastern Championship Wrestling) Trademark, threatened with lawsuits by WWE and Todd Gordon and more, all for this Hardcore Homecoming event. Scott Steiner undergoes trachea surgery after suffering life threatening injury. Audio: Vickie Guerrero quits as GM and Edge demands a divorce. Audio: Jeff Hardy wins World Heavyweight Championship only to lose it to CM Punk a few minutes later. Batista vacates WWE Championship after suffering torn biceps injury. WWE holds 'Viewers Choice' edition of Raw. Nexus make their Raw debut destroying John Cena which leads to Daniel Bryan fired for choking out Justin Roberts. NC authorities drop three of four major drug charges against Jeff Hardy. Andy Leavine wins 2011 Tough Enough, and pisses his opportunity away. Barbie Blank (aka Kelly Kelly) leaves WWE. And so much more! NOTABLE PRO WRESTLING DEBUTS: Ted Dibiase (1974), Kendall Windham (1984), JT Smith and Tinieblas Jr  (1990), Gregory Helms (1991), Christian (1995), Pirata Morgan Jr (2000), James Ellsworth and Jackie Gayda (2002), Jimmy & Jey Uso (2007), Elias (2008), Audrey Marie (2011) NOTABLE DEATHS: Danny Miller 84, Duncan McTavish 80, Kurt Von Brauner 79, Wladek Zbyszko 76, Dusty Rhodes, Lee Fields and Soldat Gorky 69, Jack Johnson and Wolfgang Ehrl 68, Ron Starr 67, Bulldog Don Kent 59, Lou Whitson 53, Mark Starr 50, Big Daddy Roger Cox 43, John Tenta 42, Reggie Rivers 30, Chris Craven 25 NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS: Grand Wizard, The Sheik, Johnny Rougeau, Dutch Savage, Dr Bill Miller, Ricky Cortez, Rip Hawk, Moondog Spot, Tony Rocco, Big Val Puccio (RIP), Tinieblas 79, Lee Fields 69, Howard Finkel 68, Dan Severn 60, Magnum TA 59, Mike Enos 55, Mick Foley, Tatanka and Mascarita Sagrada 53, Black Tiger 51, Ahmed Johnson 48, Glen Osbourne 47, Simon Dean and Donnie B 46, Too Tuff Tony 44, ODB and Shane Andrews 40, Jay Santana 39, Johnny Candido 36, Madison Eagles 34, Drew McIntyre and Angel Dorado 33, Taeler Hendrix 29, Sara Lee 26, Liv Morgan and Deonna Purrazzo 24 RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the TWIWH EP23 (06/11/18) CLICK HERE to listen to the TWIWH EP23 (06/11/18) online. 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We've got Sorg, Mad Mike, and Rizz for Wrestling Mayhem Show 574, and they're talking about what's happening, including:WMS We are sharing our Kurt Angle and WWE Great Balls of Fire conspiracy theories. Talking (less than) WWE ExtremeRules from this weekend WWE is the Apple of pro wrestling. LuchaUnderground is the Linux. Big Question: What rides would you like to see at the proposed WWE Theme Park? In which we discuss our interactions with Goldust this week. Is the Breezango crazy wall the supposed Road Dogg Smackdown Dart Board we've speculated about??? Dream match: Charlotte vs Rusev being considered now: What other Jerry Lee Lewis songs would make great WWE PPV names? Where are they now: Andy Leavine from Tough Enough What did we learn from wrestling this week? Follow our stable on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Rizz (@RizzPlaysGames)! If you are in Pittsburgh, you got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com) You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video!

We've got Sorg, Mad Mike, and Rizz for Wrestling Mayhem Show 574, and they're talking about what's happening, including:WMS We are sharing our Kurt Angle and WWE Great Balls of Fire conspiracy theories. Talking (less than) WWE ExtremeRules from this weekend WWE is the Apple of pro wrestling. LuchaUnderground is the Linux. Big Question: What rides would you like to see at the proposed WWE Theme Park? In which we discuss our interactions with Goldust this week. Is the Breezango crazy wall the supposed Road Dogg Smackdown Dart Board we've speculated about??? Dream match: Charlotte vs Rusev being considered now: What other Jerry Lee Lewis songs would make great WWE PPV names? Where are they now: Andy Leavine from Tough Enough What did we learn from wrestling this week? Follow our stable on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Rizz (@RizzPlaysGames)! If you are in Pittsburgh, you got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com) You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video!

We’ve got Sorg, Mad Mike, and Rizz for Wrestling Mayhem Show 574, and they’re talking about what’s happening, including:WMS We are sharing our Kurt Angle and WWE Great Balls of Fire conspiracy theories. Talking (less than) WWE ExtremeRules from this weekend WWE is the Apple of pro wrestling. LuchaUnderground is the Linux. Big Question: What rides would you like to see at the proposed WWE Theme Park? In which we discuss our interactions with Goldust this week. Is the Breezango crazy wall the supposed Road Dogg Smackdown Dart Board we’ve speculated about??? Dream match: Charlotte vs Rusev being considered now: What other Jerry Lee Lewis songs would make great WWE PPV names? Where are they now: Andy Leavine from Tough Enough What did we learn from wrestling this week? Follow our stable on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Rizz (@RizzPlaysGames)! If you are in Pittsburgh, you got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com) You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video!

We’ve got Sorg, Mad Mike, and Rizz for Wrestling Mayhem Show 574, and they’re talking about what’s happening, including:WMS We are sharing our Kurt Angle and WWE Great Balls of Fire conspiracy theories. Talking (less than) WWE ExtremeRules from this weekend WWE is the Apple of pro wrestling. LuchaUnderground is the Linux. Big Question: What rides would you like to see at the proposed WWE Theme Park? In which we discuss our interactions with Goldust this week. Is the Breezango crazy wall the supposed Road Dogg Smackdown Dart Board we’ve speculated about??? Dream match: Charlotte vs Rusev being considered now: What other Jerry Lee Lewis songs would make great WWE PPV names? Where are they now: Andy Leavine from Tough Enough What did we learn from wrestling this week? Follow our stable on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Rizz (@RizzPlaysGames)! If you are in Pittsburgh, you got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com) You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video!

We’ve got Sorg, Mad Mike, and Rizz for Wrestling Mayhem Show 574, and they’re talking about what’s happening, including:WMS We are sharing our Kurt Angle and WWE Great Balls of Fire conspiracy theories. Talking (less than) WWE ExtremeRules from this weekend WWE is the Apple of pro wrestling. LuchaUnderground is the Linux. Big Question: What rides would you like to see at the proposed WWE Theme Park? In which we discuss our interactions with Goldust this week. Is the Breezango crazy wall the supposed Road Dogg Smackdown Dart Board we’ve speculated about??? Dream match: Charlotte vs Rusev being considered now: What other Jerry Lee Lewis songs would make great WWE PPV names? Where are they now: Andy Leavine from Tough Enough What did we learn from wrestling this week? Follow our stable on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Rizz (@RizzPlaysGames)! If you are in Pittsburgh, you got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com) You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video!

PWF Empire presents the 27th episode of PWF Empire Live, hosted by Brian Joel (Jay) and Evan Medina, who bring insightful commentary and witty analysis of the world of wrestling.  Topics discussed: 1. John Cena vs. Kevin Owens - Singles match 2. The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) (c) vs. The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) - Tag team match for the WWE Tag Team Championship 3. Ryback (c) vs. Big Show - Singles match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship 4. Nikki Bella (c) vs. Paige - Singles match for the WWE Divas Championship 5. Neville vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Sheamus vs. Kane vs. Roman Reigns - Money in the Bank ladder match for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match contract 6. Seth Rollins (c) vs. Dean Ambrose - Ladder match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Between season 5 of Tough Enough streaming on the WWE Network and season 6 premiering in the next few weeks, Luke Robinson provides a timely account of his experience as a contestant in an exclusive interview with PWF Empire Live Among the behind-the-scenes details revealed, Luke discusses the homophobia (caused by gay rumors) and politics that lead to him losing to Andy Leavine in the Tough Enough season 5 finals. In addition to post-PPV reviews, PWF Empire Live is regularly-scheduled on Wednesdays @ 9 p.m. ET on PWFEmpire.com

PWF Empire presents the 26th episode of PWF Empire Live, hosted by Brian Joel (Jay) and Evan Medina, who bring insightful commentary and witty analysis of the world of wrestling.  Topics discussed: 1. John Cena vs. Kevin Owens - Singles match 2. The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) (c) vs. The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) - Tag team match for the WWE Tag Team Championship 3. Ryback (c) vs. Big Show - Singles match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship 4. Nikki Bella (c) vs. Paige - Singles match for the WWE Divas Championship 5. Neville vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Sheamus vs. Kane vs. Roman Reigns - Money in the Bank ladder match for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship match contract 6. Seth Rollins (c) vs. Dean Ambrose - Ladder match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Between season 5 of Tough Enough streaming on the WWE Network and season 6 premiering in the next few weeks, Luke Robinson provides a timely account of his experience as a contestant in an exclusive interview with PWF Empire Live Among the behind-the-scenes details revealed, Luke discusses the homophobia (caused by gay rumors) and politics that lead to him losing to Andy Leavine in the Tough Enough season 5 finals. In addition to post-PPV reviews, PWF Empire Live is regularly-scheduled on Wednesdays @ 9 p.m. ET on PWFEmpire.com

PWF Empire presents the 25th episode of PWF Empire Live, hosted by Brian Joel (Jay) and Evan Medina, who bring insightful commentary and witty analysis of the world of wrestling.  Topics discussed: Kevin Owens vs John CenaInterview with Tough Enough seaosn 5 finalist Luke RobinsonROH joining TNA on Destination AmericaSeth Rollins' World Championship reignDean Ambrose... this generation's Stone Cold?Brock Lesnar returning sooner than expected.... and more! Between season 5 of Tough Enough streaming on the WWE Network and season 6 premiering in the next few weeks, Luke Robinson provides a timely account of his experience as a contestant in an exclusive interview with PWF Empire Live Among the behind-the-scenes details revealed, Luke discusses the homophobia (caused by gay rumors) and politics that lead to him losing to Andy Leavine in the Tough Enough season 5 finals. In addition to post-PPV reviews, PWF Empire Live is regularly-scheduled on Wednesdays @ 9 p.m. ET on PWFEmpire.com

Hulk Hogan reveals images of his sex tape to the Jerks, Jack Swagger is gets a new job at Comedy Podcast Network in the basement, Andy Leavine gets released from WWE but makes Hogan's dreams come true in TNA, Jake "The Snake" Roberts is in a horror comedy... and he's in a new movie too! Your #jerktweets get answered including what the best wrestling video game of all time is, Brett's action figures obsession gets tested by Steve and Scott, and The Iron Shiek reports on his fat finding mission in Israel with Brett!

Wrestling Uncensored Episode 38. Original air date on The Team 990 AM (CKGM) June 11, 2011. Hosted by Dave Simon and Jeremy Prophet. On this episode, Simon and Prophet discussed R-Truth's current feud with John Cena, Alberto Del Rio's feud with Big Show and Kane and Andy Leavine winning Tough Enough. Simon and Prophet also previewed TNA Slammiversary including Sting versus Ken Anderson for the TNA heavyweight title and Kurt Angle v. Jeff Jarrett. All this and much more on this episode of Wrestling Uncensored.