Podcast appearances and mentions of Bret Hart

This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 25) covering the period of 6/18 thru 6/24. Running Time: 5 Hours 14 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 14 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E25 (06/18 - 06/24) National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is formed Pat Patterson def Ted Dibiase for WWF North American Title (which would later be renamed the Intercontinental Title). Ray Stevens & Jimmy Snuka def Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood to win NWA World Tag Team Titles. Dusty Rhodes def Harley Race for NWA Heavyweight Title. Looking back at the time Jimmy Hart def Jerry 'The King' Lawler to win the AWA Southern Heavyweight Title. Audio: Infamous Cyndi Lauper appearance on Pipers Pit airs nationwide. Audio: Cyndi Lauper makes an interesting wrestling challenge to Lou Albano, and The Captain accepts. Audio: Jimmy Snuka's wild promo vows revenge on Roddy Piper after Piper's Pit (coconut). Audio: 'Yucks for Bucks' as Magnificent Muraco and Mr Fuji attempt Stand-Up comedy. In the ring, a porta potty, even into the Cooper River: Terry Funk and Stan Hansen wild brawl at NJ Indy event. First ever ECW (Eastern Championship Wrestling) Tag Champs. Looking back at WCW Beach Blast PPV (1992). Audio: Cactus Jack vs Sting (From Beach Blast '92). Bastion Booger makes WWF debut. Memorable Raw match between 1-2-3 Kid vs Razor Ramon which involved a faceplant on the concrete floor, theft of $10,000 and more. Infamous Press Conference: Tonya Harding to manage Love Machine (Art Barr) and Eddie Guerrero in pro wrestling match. Looking back at WCW Clash Of The Champions XXVII (1994). Audio: 24 hours after retaining WCW Tag Team Titles at COC, Cactus Jack battles Sabu in ECW for the first ever. Looking back at ECW Hostile City Showdown '94 Audio: Flyboy Rocco Rock compares Dory Funk Jr to Ronald Goldman (murdered allegedly by OJ Simpson). Looking back at WWF/WWE King Of The Ring PPV (1994, 1996, 2001, 2002). Art Donovan: Worst WWF/WWE guest commentator of all time. Audio: Funny clip from Kayfabe Commentaries poking fun at Art Donovan's commentating at KOR 1994. Grand Wizard, Moolah, Ernie Ladd, Ivan Putski, Pedro Morales, George ‘The Animal' Steele, and Antonio Rocca inducted into WWF Hall Of Fame (1995). Looking back at WCW Great American Bash (1995). The Giant (Big Show) appears for first time on WCW TV. Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven 1996. Austin 3:16 is born. Audio: NOD becomes an all black faction and Ahmed Johnson's controversial (but epic) racial promo explaining why he joined the Nation Of Domination. Disciples of Apocalypse (DOA) make WWE debut. Audio: ECW vs WWF feud continues, as Sabu w/ Bill Alfonso battles Flash Funk on Monday Night Raw. Edge's not so memorable WWE in ring debut. Audio: Crash Holly vs Hardcore Holly KOR Qualifying match leads to Patterson and Brisco both winning WWF Hardcore Title. Audio: Diamond Dallas Page is revealed as the 'Stalker' of Undertaker's wife Sara. Booker T make his memorable WWF debut. KOR 2001 Street Fight: Kurt Angle vs Shane McMahon. WWF Tough Enough debuts on MTV. Looking back at the weekly PPV debut of NWATNA (2002). Vince Russo returns to WWE as head writer – for two days. Bret Hart suffers a stroke. Looking back at NWATNA's First Anniversary Show (2003). Kane forced to unmasked for the first time on WWE TV. Audio: Goldberg accepts Theodore Long's 5 Minute White Boy Challenge. WWE Hardcore Tribute to Mick Foley at MSG Raw ends with an Orton punt and a Foley falling down a flight of stairs.  Audio: Yo! Kurt Angle Raps. Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV (2005, 2006, 2009). Samoa Joe makes TNA debut. Looking back at ROH first ever Survival Of The Fittest Tournament (2004). Audio: After signing WWE contract, The Summer Of Punk in ROH begins at Death Before Dishonor III (2005). Audio: Another WWE Wedding gone featuring Edge and Lita. Audio: The Sandman battles Macho Libre on week two of ECW (WWE) on Sci-Fi. Less than two weeks after debuting on Sci-Fi, WWE attempts ECW House Show at ECW Arena with questionable results. DX throws Jonathan Coachman head first into a wall, and spray paint his bare ass. Looking back at WWE Vengeance: Night Of Champions PPV (2007). Chris Benoit double murder / suicide tragedy. Looking back at the very eerie DTKC episode (Minority Report) which aired live as news of the double murder / suicide broke. Ron Killings and Konnan quit TNA. Jim Ross almost quits WWE after being drafted to Smackdown during 2008 WWE Draft Lottery. McMahon's Million Dollar Mania comes to an abrupt halt after an 'accident' on Raw. Did the three weeks of McMahon's Million Dollar Mania give WWE the ratings bump they were expecting? Ultimate Warrior wrestles his last ever match (against Orlando Jordan for Nu-Wrestling Evolution in Barcelona, Spain). TNA films pilot episode of Spin Cycle. Audio: TNA Spin Cycle asks some Knockouts if they can make sounds with a body part. WWE releases Sim Snuka, Matt Striker, and Candice Michelle. Audio: Donald Trump ‘sells' Raw back to Vince McMahon. But not before making an interesting announcement and 'firing' Santina Marella. Looking back at WWE Fatal 4-Way PPV, ROH Death Before Dishonor VIII, and NJPW Dominion 6.19 PPVs (2010). Audio: ‘President Barack Obama' appears at WWE Capital Punishment PPV. Just weeks before his WWE contract is set to expire, CM Punk wins #1 Contenders match to face John Cena at MITB for WWE Championship. Disgruntled Chavo Guerrero Jr requests and is granted WWE release. Looking back at NJPW Dominion 6.18 and AAA TripleMania XIX events (2011). TNA sues Scott Steiner after making disparaging remarks against TNA, Hulk Hogan and more. Cyndi Lauper and Wendi Richter appear on Raw (2012) and a WWF/WWE ring for the first time since 1985. Ring Of Honor ceases live iPPV's due to repeated technical difficulties (aka due to live streaming on the cheap). Looking back at ROH Best In The Word iPPV (2013, 2015, 2017). Corey Graves wins his first and only NXT Championship. Vickie Guerrero's WWE retirement match: vs Stephanie McMahon in Chocolate Pudding. Audio: Same old sh**? 2015 Paul Heyman / Brock Lesnar promo on Seth Rollins could air today and not much would need to be changed. Tyson Kidd undergoes career ending neck and spinal surgery. Where's The Boom?! Jeff Jarrett returns to Impact Wrestling and attempts a Global Force Wrestling vs TNA feud. Matt and Reby Hardy become proud parents of their first child, son Maxel. Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank PPV (2016, 2017). Remembering when Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose all held the WWE Championship the same night.  Roman Reigns suspended 30 days for violating WWE Wellness Policy. Maria Kanellis returns to WWE and brings hubby Mike with her. Cody Rhodes def Christopher Daniels to become ROH World Champion WWE releases Willam Morrissey (Big Cass) due to behavioral issues involving alcoholism Looking back at Evolve 107 (2018) Audio: Adam Cole makes history defending NXT North American Championship at Evolve 107 against WALTER (Gunther) Looking back at WWE Stomping Grounds (2019) and the Twitter War that followed between Seth Rollins and Will Ospreay Vince McMahon makes a major change to all televised matches on RAW and SmackDown which fails miserably Elite media: Our minds would be blown how many wrestlers want to leave WWE for AEW. Some even considering intentionally failing the Wellness program so they could be released R-Truth wins WWE 24/7 Title during the wedding ceremony of Drake Maverick and Renee Michelle ESPN Espy Awards launch the first ever category dedicated to WWE Moments Looking back at The #SpeakingOut Movement which culminated with one awful audio clip involving Sammy Guevara and Sasha Banks WWE morphs Nikki Cross into Nikki A.S.H (Almost A Super Hero) WWE morphs Karrion Kross into a Gladiator complete with an oversized awkward looking helmet Audio: Looking back at the interesting WWE creative team hiring and almost immediate firing of Kenice Mobley  WWE releases 15 wrestlers including Tyler Breeze, Ariya Daivari, Chase Parker, Matt Martel, Singh Brothers, Marina Shafir, Tony Nese and Sonjay Dutt Audio: Vince McMahon doubles down on his response to WWE Board Of Directors investigation and Stephanie McMahon replacing him as Interim CEO Amidst Vince McMahon allegations, WWE replaces John Laurinaitis with Bruce Prichard as Interim Head Of Talent Relations Following her release, WWE attempts to censor Sasha Banks signs during WWE programming Hangman Page goes after Booker T for suggesting that Adam Cole work more on his physique Audio: Okada makes his memorable AEW Dynamite debut Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Slammiversary 2022 Looking back at NXT Gold Rush and memorable match between Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker Audio: WWE Title Unification Match between Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler (WWE Women's Tag Team Champions) vs Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn (NXT Women's Tag Team Champions) Hulk Hogan Real American Beer launches Controversial photo surfaces involving Wyatt Sicks following their memorable WWE RAW debut Kayla Braxton announces her departure from WWE Audio: Jacob Fatu makes his memorable WWE debut Audio: Joe Hendry makes his surprising viral NXT debut And much more! 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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1993 for King Of The Ring and the crowning of Bret Hart as the new king of the WWF! King Of The Ring was also the swan song for Hulk Hogan and his run as the WWF champion and face of the company. Hulkster left the WWF after the event and eventually landed in WCW for his iconic run as Hollywood Hogan and the leader of the nWo. Tony shares stories of his time in his career and details his shock when he learned Hulk was leaving the WWF and the end of Hulkamania. BRUNT - Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code WHW at https://bruntworkwear.com/WHW #BRUNTpod BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com  and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code WHW -- just pay $5 shipping. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com  to learn more.  

This week on The Snake Pit, we're dipping back into the archives to tell the FULL story behind Jake's run in Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling! Topics include the decision to go to Calgary, adjusting to the new territory, wild road trips, living with Bret Hart, a feud with a young JYD, participating in one of the earliest Ladder Matches, and much more!   Thanks to our sponsor! BlueChew- Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at http://BlueChew.com   FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO ALL THINGS JAKE ROBERTS at https://linktr.ee/thesnakepit   If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Snake Pit with Jake Roberts. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to http://AdvertiseWithSnake.com now and find out more about advertising with the Snake Pit with Jake Roberts.

Today we are headed back to the early 1990s to discuss the state of pro wrestling at the time. While business was just about as bad as it could get, there were still plenty of great storylines and personalities at the time. The early 1990s saw Hulk Hogan gone from WWF and the rise of Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, and others. WCW was a complete corporate mess but there was still great wrestling with Sting, Big Van Vader, Ron Simmons, Cactus Jack, and more! I also look at the PWI Top 500 during the early 1990s both the top and bottom of the rankings! The extended Patreon version of the show is here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/131680918

On the Mic: Five a Day will kick off proper on August 1st. Every day Martin Walker will be reviewing and recommending five Edinburgh Fringe comedy shows. In this pilot, we scoot round Edinburgh, checking out spaces that will become some of the Fringe's main venues. Martin chats to Dani Rae, Managing Director of the Assembly Festival. And we end with a song, from Steve's Big Dumb Show!  We are very grateful to Sorcha Judge, and everyone at the Fringe office. Thanks also to Amanda Emery, Bex Colwell, David Burns, Flick Morris, Gaby Jerrard, Jane Walker, Julian Hall, Madelaine Bennett, Marissa Burgess, Mel Brown and Paul Sullivan. Thanks to the On the Mic Team, Sophie Mitchell, Bret Hart and Tom Brown. PBH Weekender 27th-29th June 2025, in London https://linktr.ee/pbhweekender The twenty three shows mentioned in this episode: Abby Wambaugh: The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/abby-wambaugh-the-first-3-minutes-of-17-shows Alan Davies: Think Ahead https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/alan-davies-think-ahead Cabbage the Clown: Cinemadrome https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/cabbage-the-clown-cinemadrome Elf Lyons: The Bird Trilogy https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/elf-lyons-the-bird-trilogy Frisky's Reshuffle https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/frisky-s-reshuffle Jason Byrne: Head in the Clouds https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/jason-byrne-head-in-the-clouds Jay Lafferty: Ooft! https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/jay-lafferty-ooft Jo Caulfield – Bad Mood Rising https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/jo-caulfield-bad-mood-rising Jordan Gray: Is That a C*ck in Your Pocket, or Are You Just Here to Kill Me? https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/jordan-gray-is-that-a-c-ck-in-your-pocket-or-are-you-just-here-to-kill-me Kate Dolan: The Critic https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/kate-dolan-the-critic Luke Wright: Pub Grub https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/luke-wright-pub-grub Mark Thomas WD40 https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/mark-thomas-wd40 Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway? https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/nina-conti-whose-face-is-it-anyway Paul Sinha: 2 Sinha Lifetime https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/paul-sinha-2-sinha-lifetime Police Cops: The Original https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/police-cops-the-original Richard Herring: RHLSTP https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/richard-herring-rhlstp Robin Ince: Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/robin-ince-ice-cream-for-a-broken-tooth Steve's Big Dumb Show! https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/steve-s-big-dumb-show Susan Harrison: Should I Still Be Doing This? https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/susan-harrison-should-i-still-be-doing-this Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/susie-mccabe-best-behaviour Takashi Wakasugi: Comedy Samurai https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/takashi-wakasugi-comedy-samurai Tom Stade: Naughty by Nature https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tom-stade-naughty-by-nature 2025 Last Chance Saloon with Vladimir McTavish https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/2025-last-chance-saloon-with-vladimir-mctavish  

For the 432nd edition of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie dives paw first into the Monsoon Classic YouTube channel and reviews the Bret Hart and Davey Boy Smith vs. Owen Hart and Mr. Backlund match from the February 26th, 1995, edition of WWF Action Zone!  The Dawg discusses Hulk Hogan and Vader ticket sales, the WrestleMania XI build and Titan Sports using pop culture stars to boost WrestleMania interest, and so much more! Please support WhenItWasCool.com! Patreon.com/WIWCool/ Patreon.com/DirtyDawgMES/

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka review the first ever In Your House.  A Mother's Day event with another opener for Bret Hart, a disappointing Adam Bomb performance, a house giveaway and Savio Vega. Enjoy!

The Shining Wizards Return with a jam packed show. The boys catch up & bring back Over The Top. This leads to discussions about AAA/WWE Worlds Collide. Matt is upset about it being on Youtube, while HK & Tony enjoyed the show, even if they disagree on Vikingo. We somehow end up talking about MLW War Chamber for a few minutes. Conversation turns to Money in the Bank & our PPV Picks. We talk about the matches & the results. Plus the return of R Truth. Back from the break Brundo tells us about his trip to GCW for Tournament of Survival. And Tony finds us a video of people eating cereal out of other people's mouths. We spend a few minutes talking about AEW, and realize that 4 straight hours on a Wednesday Night wasn't for us. Then it's time for a new segment, as Handsome Kevin gives us 2 in the Pink, 1 in the Stink, as we try to guess the best & worst from an HK chosen topic. We then go on to talk about last week's homework as we talk Bret Hart vs Bob Backlund from Superstars 1994. Handsome Kevin then sends us back to SummerSlam 2005 for next week's homework as we are assigned to watch Rey Mysterio vs Eddie Guerrero. A lot of laughs and a fun show. Remember to subscribe, leave a review and tell you friends.

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? Check out this eerie interview from 2024 and you decide And so much more RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E22 (5/28 – 6/3) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATREON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E22 (5/28 – 6/3) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E22 (5/28 – 6/3) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows ==== CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! CLICK HERE for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store ==== Want to help promote our shows and get a special shout-out on the next show? Stop by Apple Podcasts (CLICK HERE) or SPOTIFY (CLICK HERE) and leave a review! 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Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 1 and 2, 2010.On the June 1, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by Jason Powell from ProWrestling.net. They discuss with live callers and emailers WWE Raw from the night before, the WWE Hall of Fame, Bret Hart as G.M., Undertaker's injury, The Rock, Sting's half-assed career, and more.Then on the June 2, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill includes a discussion with live callers on the previous night's WWE NXT, the future of the Season One NXT Rookies, who might be moved to Raw and Smackdown, who benefits from WWE's roster depth issues, the ridiculous names given to some of the Season Two NXT Rookies, why WWE would saddle them with the names, and more discussion of NXT. Plus, discussion on Matt Morgan's improved promo style, the TNA Slammiversary PPV line-up, Ring of Honor's current position, would Vince Russo ever go back to WWE, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discussed more in-depth NXT, the TNA PPV line-up, looking ahead to the Victory Road PPV in July, Dragon Gate USA, Mickie James, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Fretz talks about Niagara Falls Comic-Con and reviews Monday Night Raw from May 12, 1997. The night after In Your House Cold Day in Hell. A historic episode where Paul Bearer threatens Undertaker with a secret only they know. Also Faarooq cuts a racially charged promo after being named the #1 Contender to the WWE title and another layer to the animosity between HBK and Bret Hart. (00:00) Intro, Comic-Con, Grapple Surfing(13:33) Hart Foundation Interview(15:32) King of the Ring Qualifier: Ahmed Johnson vs Triple H(18:48) Sunny's Search and Soak Mission(19:48) Stone Cold Interview(21:15) Leif Cassidy vs Scott Putski(24:56) Legion of Doom vs PG-13(28:40) Paul Bearer's "secret"(32:25) Faarooq interview, Savio vs Taker(38:27) Rob Van Dam vs Jeff Hardy, Taker interview(43:21) Headbangers vs CanAm Express vs New Blackjacks vs Owen Hart & Bulldog(44:30) Bret Hart & HBK promo/aftermath(49:25) Outro, plugs

Fretz talks about Niagara Falls Comic-Con and reviews Monday Night Raw from May 12, 1997. The night after In Your House Cold Day in Hell. A historic episode where Paul Bearer threatens Undertaker with a secret only they know. Also Faarooq cuts a racially charged promo after being named the #1 Contender to the WWE title and another layer to the animosity between HBK and Bret Hart. (00:00) Intro, Comic-Con, Grapple Surfing(13:33) Hart Foundation Interview(15:32) King of the Ring Qualifier: Ahmed Johnson vs Triple H(18:48) Sunny's Search and Soak Mission(19:48) Stone Cold Interview(21:15) Leif Cassidy vs Scott Putski(24:56) Legion of Doom vs PG-13(28:40) Paul Bearer's "secret"(32:25) Faarooq interview, Savio vs Taker(38:27) Rob Van Dam vs Jeff Hardy, Taker interview(43:21) Headbangers vs CanAm Express vs New Blackjacks vs Owen Hart & Bulldog(44:30) Bret Hart & HBK promo/aftermath(49:25) Outro, plugs

The Wizards return with a jam packed show. They talk R Truth and company no renewing their contracts and the reaction from the wrestling fan base. We are joined by The Iron Demon Shane Mercer to talk about Juggalo Championship Wrestling, GCW, Japan, gaming and much more. A must listen too interview if you are a fan. We come back from break to talk WWE, When Worlds Collide & Money in the Bank. We talk with Emil Jay about the huge GCW weekend. We talk TOS, Cage of Survival and Jeff Cannonball. We wrap up talking Dark Side of the Ring, and Matt's homework from 2 weeks ago. We are talking Terry Funk vs Sabu, Born to be Wired. Brundo assigns us homework as we go back to July 30th 1994 WWF Superstars for Bret Hart vs Bob Backlund. Follow Shane Mercer on Social Media https://x.com/theirondemonhttps://t.co/vMc35V6Da8Follow Emil Jay on Social Media https://x.com/TheEmilJaySupport Jeff Cannonball https://www.gofundme.com/f/rgs2d8

Fretz talks about Niagara Falls Comic-Con and reviews Monday Night Raw from May 12, 1997. The night after In Your House Cold Day in Hell. A historic episode where Paul Bearer threatens Undertaker with a secret only they know. Also Faarooq cuts a racially charged promo after being named the #1 Contender to the WWE title and another layer to the animosity between HBK and Bret Hart. (00:00) Intro, Comic-Con, Grapple Surfing(13:33) Hart Foundation Interview(15:32) King of the Ring Qualifier: Ahmed Johnson vs Triple H(18:48) Sunny's Search and Soak Mission(19:48) Stone Cold Interview(21:15) Leif Cassidy vs Scott Putski(24:56) Legion of Doom vs PG-13(28:40) Paul Bearer's "secret"(32:25) Faarooq interview, Savio vs Taker(38:27) Rob Van Dam vs Jeff Hardy, Taker interview(43:21) Headbangers vs CanAm Express vs New Blackjacks vs Owen Hart & Bulldog(44:30) Bret Hart & HBK promo/aftermath(49:25) Outro, plugs

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 25 and 26, 2010.On the May 25, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell talk with callers about the previous night's WWE Raw, breaking news analysis of the Raw TV ratings, Bret Hart in a short-term Raw GM role?, Batista's strong performance on Raw, Jon Lovitz and the Raw guest-hosting concept needing to go, WWE needing to build new stars but probably going back to Vince McMahon's character, news on Carlito needing rehab, suggestions for radical changes to TNA PPVs, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Mitchell discuss NXT tonight, the next phase of the Daniel Bryan vs. Michael Cole feud, whether NXT will continue past this season, TNA's financial and roster situation discussed in-depth, whether house shows can help boost TNA financially, when changes might be coming, and more.Then on the May 26, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill includes discussion with live callers about the previous night's WWE NXT show, the future of NXT, the future of the Tuesday night timeslot after next week's finale, TNA giving away another PPV-caliber match on free TV this week, WWE & TNA PPV concepts/gimmicks, Jack Swagger as long-term champion, Bret Hart as long-term Raw GM, Hulk Hogan's lawsuit, a general overview of ROH TV, Sid Vicious to WWE or TNA, WWE booking title changes TNA style, TNA creating a Championship Ranking like ROH's Pick Six, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss more the TNA Rankings, Evolve trying to make wins & losses count, Caldwell's fantasy booking on creating a schedule and "season" to differentiate the product, Chris Jericho's quotes on TNA, Jim Ross's future, Eric Bischoff's Tweet last night, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

On episode 430 of Wrestling With the Dawg Podcast at FlairFlop.com, the Dirty Dawg Darsie dusts off another Main Event Status Rewind with episode 9 of the Dawg House Podcast where he's joined by co-host of Main Event Status Radio Mr. Beverly Hills to review the cage match for the WWE Championship from July 16th, 2004, edition of WWE Smackdown between JBL and Eddie Guerrero!  The Dawg dives into JBL's funny comments online in a blog, Bret Hart being upset with what Ric Flair put out in his 2004 autobiography, and so much more! Please support WhenItWasCool.com! Patreon.com/WIWCool/ Patreon.com/DirtyDawgMES/

Acompáñanos a debatir entre Kurt Angle y Bret Hart en este episodio de SmashDown.

This podcast episode summarizes AEW's inaugural Double or Nothing 2019 pay-per-view, emphasizing its impact on the wrestling world. The hosts break down key matches, including the women's four-way and tag team bouts, and delve into the emotional brother-versus-brother match between Cody and Dustin Rhodes. They discuss the role of blood in storytelling, Bret Hart unveiling the AEW Championship, and the high-octane Young Bucks vs. Lucha Bros tag team match. The conversation also covers the first AEW World Heavyweight Championship match between Kenny Omega and Chris Jericho, Jericho's victory, and the debut of Jon Moxley, all of which set the stage for future AEW storylines. Ultimately, the hosts reflect on the show's overall presentation, its reliance on star power, and the future direction of the promotion, highlighting themes of family, legacy, and evolving wrestling styles.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AEW Double or Nothing 201902:59 Overview of the Matches and Key Highlights05:56 Women's Four Way Match Analysis08:55 Tag Team Match Insights11:58 Main Card and Commentary Discussion14:58 Brother vs. Brother: Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes21:57 The Impact of Blood in Wrestling Matches23:03 AEW's First Pay-Per-View: A Historical Perspective25:05 Cody vs. Dustin: A Dream Match29:43 Emotional Moments: The Bond of Brothers31:21 Cody's Legacy and AEW's Future33:25 Bret Hart Unveils the AEW Championship35:02 The Young Bucks vs. Lucha Bros: A Tag Team Showcase48:08 Inaugural AEW Championship Discussion50:01 Kenny Omega vs Chris Jericho: A Clash of Titans01:00:05 The Debut of John Moxley and Its Impact01:02:02 Reflections on AEW's First Show and Future Directions

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 20 and 21, 2010.On the May 20, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller had a live discussion with callers on main topics of the NXT angle with Michael Cole and Daniel Bryan, WWE insulting the audience with the angle, Vince McMahon looking for a reaction, why the angle doesn't work, plus a proposal on TNA cutting back their PPVs from 12 to 4 per year, what it would accomplish, TNA being forced to change booking, plus expected TNA roster cuts, why it might not accomplish anything, who should be cut hypothetically, and much more.Then on the May 21, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Greg Parks includes a discussion with live callers on TNA Impact, the oddball Top 10 Rankings, X Division booking, the messy Abyss- Desmond Wolfe-Chelsea storyline, Sting's muddy character, Bret Hart as Raw GM?, what to do with U.S. Title, breaking news analysis of Carlito's release, does WWE want Mickie James back?, MVP getting a push on Smackdown, a third party to push WWE and/or TNA, what Jim Ross would do in TNA, Shelton Benjamin a centerpiece star in TNA, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they break down the Over the Limit PPV line-up match by match and talk more about Carlito's release.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Greg and Dane travel the world from New York to London to Paris to Tokyo on this old WWF Coliseum Video VHS, which was recently uploaded to the WWE Vault YouTube channel. We'll see Bret Hart face Dino Bravo, Hulk Hogan face Randy Savage in Paris, and see TEMU Jewel Staite in a pink wig? NOTE: We recorded this episode last Tuesday before AEW Double or Nothing 2025, so for fun, hear our thoughts about how we thought the card was gonna go in the current wrestling discussion at the start.

WWF ends 96 with a whimper as Bret takes on Sid while Shawn does commentary on drugs. Its more of a House show than a ppv. We talk why it was called Its Time plus we discuss the passing of Sabu

WWE's best heel turns come when attacking so-called "babyfaces" is justified. Simon Miller presents 10 WWE Heels Who Were Absolutely RIGHT...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 21) covering the period of 5/21 thru 5/27. Running Time: 4 Hours 33 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: 4 Hours 33 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E21 (05/21 - 05/27) Jerry Lawler sues WWF over use of 'The King' (Harley Race) at Tennessee events. 'Bitter rivals' Iron Sheik and Hacksaw Jim Duggan arrested in NJ for Drug and Alcohol possession. And what Iron Sheik clams at the Courthouse is hilarious. Audio: Hacksaw Jim Duggan speaks on arrest with Iron Sheik. Lex Luger def Michael PS Hayes to being a 523-day reign as NWA United States Champion. Scott Hall makes WCW TV debut. Brian Lee becomes first ever Smoky Mountain Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. Looking back at WCW Slamboree: A Legends Reunion PPV (1993, 1994, 1995). Audio: 16-year-old Jeff Hardy makes WWF debut (against 1-2-3 Kid). Fake Undertaker (Brian Lee) makes WWF TV debut. Audio: The closest you will ever get of Gordon Solie and Bobby Heenan commentating an ECW match: Terry Funk vs Tully Blanchard. Hunter Hearst Helmsley makes his Monday Night Raw debut. Savio Vega makes his WWF in ring debut. Audio: Five minutes that changed the Monday Night Wars: Scott Hall arrives in WCW and declares war. Audio: "I'm Not A Shark.....I'm A Man!" Looking back at WWF In Your House 8: Beware Of Dog and Beware Of Dog II (1996). Looking back at WWF Over The Edge PPV (1999). Audio: Steve Blackman, Ahmed Johnson, Val Venis, Harley Race, and Bret Hart share some of their favorite Owen Hart rib stories. WWF Owen Hart Raw tribute show (Raw Is Owen) scores 3rd highest rating (7.2) in Raw history. Kevin Nash (c) vs Bret Hart for WCW Heavyweight Title on Jay Leno Show canceled due to death of Owen Hart. Audio: Daffney def Crowbar to win WCW Cruiserweight Title. Audio: 12-year-old Reid Flair (RIP) tries to place 'peacemaker' between David and Ric Flair on WCW Nitro. Looking back at WWF Judgment Day PPV (2000, 2005, 2006). Audio: Undertaker returns to WWF TV after eight-month absence and debuts the American Bad Ass character. CompuServe debuts 'Ask Rena' (Mero) weekly Q&A column. Triple H blows out quad muscle on Raw during Tag Team Title match (w/ Steve Austin) and lose the titles to Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit. Days after Triple H tears quad, Chris Benoit suffers neck injury during tag team title defense (w/ Chris Jericho). Audio: Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer vs Joey Buttafuoco (Celebrity Boxing 2002). WWE premieres two new shows: WWE Confidential and Velocity. NWATNA hires Mike Tenay as lead announcer for Impact. Looking back at WWA 'The Reckoning' PPV (2003). Audio: Bret Hart heartfelt promo at WWA 'The Reckoning' only months after suffering a stroke. WWE receives huge backlash from fans after attempting a heart attack angle with Eddie Guerrero on Smackdown. TNA releases Diamond Dallas Page. TNA cancels all future Impact tapings until TV deal is finalized with Spike TV (Fall 2005). The Dudleys launch Team 3D Academy Pro Wrestling School. Audio: In an attempt to boost low TV ratings, Vince McMahon announces 'McMahon's Million Dollar Mania'. Looking back at XPW reunion show 'Cold Day In Hell' (2008). Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2009). Audio: Kurt Angle vs Sting vs Mick Foley vs Jeff Jarrett: Ultimate Sacrifice Match. Looking back at WWE 'Over The Limit' PPV (2010, 2011). Audio: Batista quits WWE live on Raw. Audio: WWE announces Bret Hart as intern Raw General Manager. Sinclair Broadcasting Group purchases Ring Of Honor. Comparing Sinclair Broadcasting and WWE stock in 2011 and today. Looking back at Ring Of Honor 'Supercard Of Honor VI' (2011). Chris Jericho suspended by WWE after kicking Brazilian Flag during live WWE event. Audio: Chris Jericho speaks on the Brazilian Flag incident. Sami Zayn makes his NXT debut. Looking back at NJPW 'Back To The Yokohama Arena' PPV (2014). Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2016). Looking back at WWE Backlash PPV (2017) Alberto El Patron (Del Rio) becomes a US Citizen Looking back at WWE RAW episode when Max Caster appeared as Bobby Lashley's 'sister' All Elite Wrestling makes history: Looking back at their first ever event, AEW Double Or Nothing 2019 Trivia Question: Who were involved in the first ever match in AEW history? Audio: AEW roster, led by Cody Rhodes, thanks the fans for their support leading into Double Or Nothing Audio: Cody Rhodes and Dustin Rhodes share a moment following their match at AEW DON Jon Moxley, Brian Cage and Dean Malenko sign with AEW Audio: Looking back at 'The Electric Chair' segment where Sami Zayn named dropped AEW on Monday Night RAW Hana Kimura tragically passes away at 22 Looking back at AEW: Double Or Nothing 2020 and 2024 Audio: FTR make their AEW debut on Dynamite This week was not a good week for marriages: Zachary Wentz/Kimber Lee, Charlotte Flair/Andrade, Myles Borne/Jaydn Bostian all get married (and ultimately split up) WWE introduces NXT and trainees as live fans on televised events during the early days of the pandemic (Pre Thunderdome) Audio: John Cena's cowers to China and apologies for calling Taiwan a country (Last Week Tonight With John Oliver) Ric Flair to come out of retirement for one final match. Ricky Steamboat will not be his opponent Audio: Coming soon to NXT 2.0: Giovanni Vinci Looking back at NJPW: Resurgence 2023 Audio: Mercedes Mone vs Willow Nightingale for first ever NJPW Strong Women's Championship Looking back at WWE Night Of Champions 2023 Audio: Jimmy Uso superkicks Roman Reigns as The Bloodline implosion begins (WWE NOC 2023) Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Under Siege 2023 PPV Charlotte Flair and Liv Morgan pulled from appearing in Queen Of The Ring Movie (replaced by Kamille and Toni Storm) Sabu makes his memorable AEW debut on Dynamite Bret Hart becomes the first wrestler to ever receive a Star on the Canada Walk Of Fame Roman Reigns surpasses 1000 days as WWE Universal Champion Looking back at WWE King & Queen Of The Ring 2024 Audio: Kris Statlander turns on Willow Nightingale at AEW DON 2024 Audio: Adam Cole and MJF make their surprise but somewhat odd returns at AEW DON 2024 Triple H announces SummerSlam to become two-night events TKO merges WWE and UFC live event operations and slowly begin the process of permanently changing WWE event structure Audio: Jim Ross grades AEW after their first 5 years in existence. What grade would you give AEW? And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E21 (5/21 – 5/27) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATREON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E21 (5/21 – 5/27) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E21 (5/21 – 5/27) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows ==== CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE WITH THE DTKC 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHIRT! CLICK HERE for DTKC Pro Wrestling Tees Store ==== Want to help promote our shows and get a special shout-out on the next show? Stop by Apple Podcasts (CLICK HERE) or SPOTIFY (CLICK HERE) and leave a review! 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Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 18 and 19, 2010.On the May 18, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Jason Powell of prowrestling.net take live calls for an hour with a focus on last night's Raw, Bret Hart's U.S. Title win, and the final hype for Over the Limit. Also, has Eric Bischoff's association with TNA's failures this year hurt his reputation from the WCW boom period? Should TNA change their PPV schedule? How about WWE returning to brand-specific PPVs? What does it take to become a wrestling creative team member?Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell discuss the TNA Top Ten Contenders rankings, Jim Ross's future, and more.Then on the May 19, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell includes discussion on the previous night's NXT show, the Daniel Bryan vs. Michael Cole angle, why it points to reinforcing Vince McMahon is the ruler of the WWE Universe, where the angle is going, plus comparisons between Bret Hart in WWE and Ric Flair in TNA, Ultimate Warrior's rant on Ted DiBiase, "Lost" affecting WWE PPV buys on Sunday, the PPV line-up, Christian paying tribute to Chris Benoit on Raw, Taz's work in TNA, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Ronnie Garvin in-depth, Linda McMahon's Senate campaign, whether McMahon can win the Senate, Michael Benoit's letter imploring voters not to vote for McMahon, TNA roster cuts, state of TNA management, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

On this episode of Shit Take, Keith and Shawn return with more of their signature brain fog. Shawn boldly claims that Bret Hart screwed Bret Hart—yes really. Meanwhile, Keith insists this is the greatest era ever for wrestling fans in terms of content. Naturally, Shawn completely misunderstands what that means (because of course he does). Just another day in the chaotic minds of these two wrestling geniuses.

With Saturday Night's Main Event this week and Money in the Bank right around the corner, the brothers are back to discuss whether R-Truth can reach John Cena, early Money in the Bank qualifiers, and more! Join us tonight live at 10:30pm ET Hosts: The Real Dwayne Allen, Brian H. Waters and Brother Hugh Producer: The Real Dwayne AllenSocial Media Curator: Brian H. Waters (12:40) AWrestling Wrealm Facts: Which wrestler represents your personality(22:22) What did you watch this week(25:10) Did Bret Hart miss the boat having Bret Hart vs Jerry Lawler world title feud(29:13) What a Judgement Day breakup would look like?(42:11) Alexa Bliss Rhea Ripley and Roxanne Perez qualify for the women's Money in the Bank!(47:33) Could Solo Sikoa win the Money in the Bank briefcase? (57:20) Who should fill out the men's Money in the Bank match(1:05:23) WWE Saturday Night's Main Event preview(1:15:23) CM Punk and Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker and Seth Rollins (1:18:23) Damian Priest vs Drew McIntyre in a Steel Cage Match(1:24:55) Jey Uso vs. Logan Paul for the World Heavyweight Championship(1:29:00) R-Truth vs John Cena(1:40:03 Brock Lesnar's new lookrs, Brother Hugh and Brandon "The Guy" GuyProducer: The Real Dwayne AllenSocial Media Curator: Brian H. Waters Buy our merch https://www.wrestlingwrealm.com/Subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Wrestling_Wrealm Use the promo code WrestlingWrealm on SeatGeek to get $20 off your purchaseSubscribe to the Wrestling Wrealm on the following platformsYouTube http://bit.ly/WWYouTube1 Twitch http://bit.ly/WrealmTwitch ​Spotify http://bit.ly/WWSpotify1​ Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/WWItunes​https://www.patreon.com/Wrestling_WrealmFor more information and business inquiries contact us at wrestlingwrealm@gmail.com

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 14 and 17, 2010.On the May 14, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Brian Hoops features calls and discussion on last night's TNA Impact, TNA booking, a caller debate on the Samoa Joe-Matt Morgan set-up, Kevin Hall & Scott Nash winning the TNA Tag Titles, WWE's line to a wrestler "creative doesn't have anything for you," history of mid-card titles, TNA needing to clean up mid-card title picture, drop Global Title and add TV Title?, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss the Dixie Carter shoot interview, the Sacrifice PPV line-up, Nostalgia News, and more.Then on the May 17, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Pat McNeill includes discussion from calls, emails, and chat room on tonight's WWE Raw, how the Bret Hart vs. The Miz match could play out, giving away PPV matches on free TV before the PPV, what does commercial-free actually mean?, ROH as a potential challenger to WWE, what ROH needs to become a bigger player, future ROH champion, TNA budget issues, real issue with who TNA will be cutting, TNA Sacrifice review, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss finishes and angles from the PPV, where Kurt Angle fits into storylines, King of the Mountain predictions, TNA booking four weeks of TV this week, Jack Swagger vs. Big Show, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

WWE Raw #225 - September 15th, 1997: Shawn Michaels has the WWE management clutching their pearls whilst Bret Hart and British Bulldog challenge The Headbangers for the Tag Team Championships.Tom Campbell and "The Rambunctious" Jackie Orlando step into their ICO-PRO Powered DeLorean to watch every episode of WWE Raw from the start.(Due to a video error we have no video version this week! Sorry, Team! Normal service resumes next week xoxo) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 20) covering the period of 5/14 thru 5/20. Running Time: 4 Hours 10 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: 4 Hours 10 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E20 (05/14 - 05/20) The era of Bruno begins: Bruno Sammartino def Buddy Rogers to win WWWF Championship. Andy Kaufman passes away from Lung Cancer at 35 years old. Audio: AWA fu**ery: Playboy Buddy Rose & Doug Somers win the AWA Tag Team titles on a count out (from Scott Hall and Curt Hennig). Looking back at WCW Capital Combat: The Return Of Robocop (1990). Looking back at WCW SuperBrawl (1991). Audio: Sid Vicious vs El Gigante: Stretcher Match Looking back at WCW WarGames (1992). Papa Shango places a voodoo curse on a vomiting Ultimate Warrior, and the feud begins. AAA Promotion makes its debut (1992). Audio: The biggest upset in Raw histoy? The Kid def Razor Ramon. Audio: Marty Janetty makes WWF return and def Shawn Michaels for IC Championship. 'A Current Affair' episode debuts profiling the tragedies surrounding the Von Erich family. Looking back at ECW: When Worlds Collide (1994). Audio: Arn Anderson speaks on his one match in ECW and why it sucked. Looking back at AAA Triplemania II-B event (1994). WWF makes significant changes in drug policy in an attempt to prevent abuse. Looking back at the first ever WWF In Your House PPV (1995). Audio: Bob Backlund announces his candidacy for President and makes some comical errors at some historical events. Infamous Cliq Curtain Call takes place at Madison Square Garden. Audio: Triple H, Jim Cornette, Scott Hall, and Kevin Nash speak on the infamous MSG Curtain Call. Looking back at WCW Slamboree (1996, 1997, 1998). HBK infamous 'Sunny Days' Promo on Bret Hart airs on Raw. Audio: Sean Waltman reveals a 'Sunny Day' story involving Shawn Michaels. People Magazine wasn't the only fools running high profile Internet Polls in 1998. Looking back when Ric Flair had led Time Magazine's 'Person Of The Century' Poll. Looking back at ECW 'It Ain't Seinfeld' event (1998). Taz debuts the FTW (F*** The World) Championship. Audio: Eric Bischoff taunts Vince McMahon on WCW Thunder. Audio: Chris Jericho's introduces the participants in the Cruiserweight Battle Royal at Slamboree 1998. Audio: The night Dean Malenko received one of the loudest pops in WCW history. Referee Charles Robinson suffers collapsed lung after taking an elbow drop by Macho Man Randy Savage. Looking back at WCW No Mercy UK PPV (1999). Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven PPV (1999, 2000). Audio: Godfather's Ho (Bobcat) wins WWF Hardcore Title from Crash Holly. Audio: Don Tony's favorite WWF Hardcore Title match: Gerald Brisco vs Crash Holly. Looking back at WWE Judgement Day PPV (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009). Vince McMahon makes return appearance on HBO's 'On The Record with Bob Costas'. Zach Gowan makes WWF TV debut - by having his prosthetic leg yanked off by Rowdy Roddy Piper. Ron 'The Truth' Killings wins NWA World Heavyweight Championship for the 2nd time. Mordecai makes WWE main roster debut. Audio: Bobby Heenan on The Dennis Miller Show. TNA suspends Jeff Hardy. Looking back at TNA Hard Justice PPV (2005). Tickets for ECW One Night Stand go on sale and immediately sells out. Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2006, 2010). 'See No Evil' starring Kane hits movie theatres. WWE releases Sabu, Shelly Martinez, Scotty 2 Hotty, Nick Mitchell, Carlito and Angel Williams (Angelina Love). Audio: Bret Hart defeats The Miz to win the WWE US Championship. Hulk Hogan sues Fruity Pebbles Cereal (Post). Audio: TNA rebrands as 'Impact Wrestling' and 'Wrestling Matters'. TNA signs Brooke Hogan. Looking back at WWE Over The Limit PPV (2012). Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2013). Audio: Kevin Owens makes WWE main roster debut. Looking back at NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable (2015). Samoa Joe makes NXT debut. Looking back at WWE Payback PPV (2015). Destination American announces cancellation of TNA Programming effective September 2015. Audio: New Day 'Time Machine' skit poking fun at The Vaudvillains Looking back at NXT TakeOver: Chicago (2017) WWE signs Io Sky (Io Shirai) WWE and FOX agree on a five-year deal to air SmackDown on Fox beginning in 2019 Charges dropped in the sexual assault case against Enzo Amore Ashley Massaro tragically passes away at 39 Audio: Mick Foley introduces WWE 24/7 Championship on RAW to a less than stellar response from live audience and IWC Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank 2019 Audio: Brock Lesnar makes surprise return, screws Mustafa Ali and wins MITB Briefcase Audio: Mustafa Ali reveals how everything went down behind the scenes at MITB and Brock Lesnar return Audio: Firefly Fun House takes a very dark turn as Bray Wyatt introduces us to The Fiend Audio: Shad Gaspard tragically passes away at 39 (news coverage) D-Von Dudley retires from in-ring competition Audio: Jim Cornette stirs up controversy discussing Becky Lynch pregnancy Looking back at WWE Backlash 2021 Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Under Siege 2021 Alexander Wolfe is kicked out of Imperium AND WWE in the same week WWE releases eight including Velveteen Dream, Alexander Wolfe, Jessamyn Duke, Adnan Virk and Drake Wuertz WBD announces new AEW: Rampage TV series coming to TNT   Sasha Banks and Naomi quit WWE Audio: Michael Cole on air reaction to Sasha Banks and Naomi quitting WWE Stephanie McMahon announces an abrupt leave of absence from WWE Audio: RK-Bro (RAW Tag Champions) vs The Usos (SmackDown Tag Champions) battle in a Tag Team Unification Match Audio: Max Dupri makes his WWE TV debut WBD announces new AEW: Collision TV series coming to TNT   AEW announces the creation of a new YouTube series: "Meal And A Match" Ruby Soho and Angelo Parker get married Mark Henry leaves AEW  Audio: The beginning of the end of Ricky Starks in AEW. 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In Episode 409 of Friends Talking Nerdy, hosts Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd dive deep into a heartfelt and wide-ranging discussion that spans Hollywood, professional wrestling, and British sci-fi.The episode opens with a tribute to the legendary actor Val Kilmer, who recently passed away. Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd reflect on Kilmer's diverse and iconic filmography, sharing personal stories and thoughts on his most memorable performances. From the enigmatic Jim Morrison in The Doors to the cool intellect of Real Genius, the hosts explore Kilmer's range and charisma. They praise his unforgettable turn as Doc Holliday in Tombstone, his magical role in Willow, and even delve into the controversy and stylistic flair of Batman Forever. The discussion takes a thought-provoking turn as they examine The Chaos Experiment, a lesser-known film with eerie relevance to today's U.S. political climate, underscoring Kilmer's later-career choices and the unexpected legacy some of his work may leave. Naturally, no conversation about Kilmer would be complete without mentioning Top Gun, a film that helped define an era and cemented Kilmer's place in pop culture history.Next, Tim the Nerd switches gears to the squared circle as he offers his insights into the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame inductees. He celebrates the long-overdue induction of Triple H, reflecting on his in-ring legacy and behind-the-scenes influence. Tim also discusses Michelle McCool's contributions to the women's division, the undeniable charisma and strength of Lex Luger, and the tag-team chaos brought by The Natural Disasters—Earthquake and Typhoon. A special segment is devoted to the induction of one of wrestling's most iconic moments: Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13—an induction not of a person, but of a legendary match that defined the Attitude Era. Tim explores how this match's storytelling and in-ring psychology continue to influence professional wrestling to this day.Finally, the episode wraps up with Tim sharing his initial reactions to the new season of Doctor Who on Disney+. Despite high hopes, he expresses disappointment, critiquing a perceived disconnect between the show's creative intentions and what actually makes it to screen. Tim explores how Doctor Who's new direction may be missing the emotional and narrative impact longtime fans expect, offering a thoughtful take on what's working and what's falling short.As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online.

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 19) covering the period of 5/7 thru 5/13. Running Time: 4 Hours 15 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: 4 Hours 15 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E19 (05/07 - 05/13) Bruno Sammartino vs Giant Baba: First time ever WWWF Championship is defended in Japan. Verne Gagne retires as AWA Heavyweight Champion. Eddie Gilbert seriously injured in fiery auto accident following WWF PA event. Nancy Argentino, girlfriend of Jimmy Snuka, dies after head injury suffered at PA hotel. This occurs a few months after Snuka is arrested in NY and originally charged with second and third degree assault of Argentino and a Police Officer. Looking back at the first ever episode of Saturday Night's Main Event (1985). Career vs Title: Jerry Lawler def Curt Hennig to win AWA Heavyweight Championship. Bonus Audio: Curt Hennig attacks owner of Toyota Dealership and destroys the CWA Studio. Looking back at 5th Von Erich Memorial Parade Of Champions (1988). Looking back at NWA WrestleWar 1989. Audio: Memorable attack by Terry Funk on Ric Flair following his NWA Heavyweight Championship win against Ricky Steamboat. Roddy Piper returns to WWF after two year retirement. Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage vs Steve Austin battle for the one and only time they faced off in the ring. Audio: Steve Austin comments on Macho Man Randy Savage. Bill Alfonso makes memorable debut in ECW. WCW announces Nitro expanding to two hours. Standards and Practices: WWF forced to edit Raw segment showing Goldust licking Undertaker up his leg and thigh. Looking back at AAA TripleMania IV (1996). Looking back at WWF IYH 15: A Cold Day In Hell (1997). Memorable Raw moment: HBK superkicks Bret Hart back into his wheelchair. Audio: Farooq accuses WWF of racism and lack of Black Heavyweight Champions. Audio: Rob Van Dam makes Monday Night Raw debut against Jeff Hardy (1997). Audio: Dustin Runnels tears up during Raw segment while speaking about Dusty Rhodes and Goldust character. Audio: Eric Bischoff challenges Vince McMahon to a fight at WCW Slamboree 1998. Online voting gone wrong: Ric Flair voted People Magazine's #2 Most Beautiful People In The World for 1998. Who was #1? MTV airs special WCW 'Ultimate Music Video Feud' and begins the crossover highlighted by Raven / DDP feud. Steve Austin makes memorable appearance on TSN's Off The Record. Looking back at Sable's leaving WWF and filing $110 Million Lawsuit claiming sexual harassment and unsafe working conditions. Audio: Debra vs Sable Evening Gown Match for WWF Women's Championship. Audio: Sean Waltman speaks on putting a cup of feces inside Sable's luggage. DT looks back at highest rated Raw episode (8.1) in history and how WCW never fully recovered from one preemption due to NBA Playoffs. US News And World Report publishes seven page story of WWF and explosion in popularity for pro wrestling. Looking back at WCW Slamboree PPV (1999, 2000). Miss Elizabeth wrestles her first two matches ever (vs Daffney, vs Rhonda Singh). Audio: APA destroy Big Boss Man and Bull Buchanan in a bar fight. Four days after Linda McMahon tells AP that WWF and NBC were working on second season for XFL and not being killed off - NBC and WWF discontinues XFL. Perry Saturn sent home by WWF after 'shooting' on Mike Bell during a match on WWF Jakked. WWF releases Scott Hall 48 hours after the infamous 'Plane Ride From Hell'. Batista makes his WWF main roster debut. Audio: Edge-A-Mania is running wild! Infamous Raw segment: Undertaker attacks, hogties, and drags Hulk Hogan while riding a motorcycle throughout the Air Canada Center. Launch of NWA - Total Nonstop Action (TNA) officially announced. Audio: Memorable Raw segment featuring Steve Austin, Christian, RVD/Kane and the surprise return (and final WWE appearance ever) of The Road Warriors (2003).   Audio: Freddie Blassie tells D-Von to 'Get The Tables!'. John Tenta announces retirement after developing bladder cancer. After two years of PPV only shows, TNA and Fox Sports announce creation of non PPV weekly series, 'Impact!' (2004). Almost a year to the day TNA inks a deal with Fox Sports Net and debuts Impact!, FSN drops TNA programming. Booker T and Batista fight during filming of Summerslam 2006 commercial. Audio: Beth Phoenix makes her WWE main roster debut. Audio: Dr. Vince McMahon gives the Commencement Speech at Sacred Heart University (CT). Audio: After Undertaker battles Batista in a bloody Cage Match and endures a post match beatdown by Mark Henry, Edge cashes in MITB Briefcase to win the World Heavyweight Championship. NWA officially ends their relationship with TNA. Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2007, 2008, 2012). Audio: Jim Cornette strips Kurt Angle of TNA Heavyweight Championship. Fresh off the disaster of moving Impact to Monday nights and dismal ratings, Dixie Carter issues an odd and desperate plea to wrestling fans. Infamous Raw moment: Jerry Lawler uses Michael Cole's tie to attack Cole within the Cole Mine. Brock Lesnar pulled from UFC event due to diverticulitis. New Japan Pro Wrestling holds their first ever show in the US with help from JAPW. Hulk Hogan's solution to increase fan interaction with TNA? Follow and film TNA Wrestlers anytime they are seen in public. Happy Wedding Anniversary to Gail Kim and Chef Robert Irvine. Baron Corbin makes his WWE NXT TV debut. After Christy Hemme botches the ring introduction of Austin Aries and Bobby Roode, Aries climbs ring rope and puts his crotch in Hemme's face. And TNA waits almost a week to denounce the behavior. Buck Zumhofe sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing his 15 year old daughter. Audio: Attitude or Ineptitude? TNA tries to get edgy by having MVP use the 'N' word during politically charged promo on Impact. Ray 'Adam Rose' Leppan arrested for alleged domestic battery and is immediately suspended by WWE. Looking back at ROH / NJPW Global Wars 2016. Billy Corgan finalizes the deal to purchase the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Looking back at WWE Backlash 2018 and 2022 WWE signs the last two members of MMA Four Horsewomen, Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke Audio: Vince McMahon, with the help of Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston, creates the RAW and SmackDown 'Wild Card Rule' Silver King tragically dies in the ring during a wrestling match against Juventud Guerrera Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank 2020 Audio: Becky Lynch announces her pregnancy on RAW and Asuka as the new RAW Women's Champion Audio: One of the worst storylines in WWE history begins: Seth Rollins has a weird infatuation with Rey Mysterio's eye Audio: Alberto Del Rio arrested and charged with sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping and how he escaped prison time for these serious charges Looking back at WWE Throwback SmackDown from 2021 AEW is the first to announce their return to touring since the Covid-19 Pandemic began Audio: Swerve introduces the NXT Universe to his new stable, 'Hit Row' Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Under Siege 2022 PPV Audio: Rhea Ripley attacks AJ Styles and becomes the newest member of Judgement Day (led by Edge) Looking back at The Authors Of Pain's 'Wrestling Entertainment Series' promotion fiasco Bobby Roode abruptly retires from pro wrestling after needed a second neck fusion surgery Kenny Omega hit with a very serious case of Diverticulitis Audio: Highlights of Sami Zayn's stand-up comedy act from 'Netflix Is A Joke' with Becky Lynch and Johnny Knoxville Audio: Jesse The Body Ventura reveals negotiations with WWE for a Legends Deal Audio: Wrestling news and IWC livid at Triple H after taking shots at PWInsider and Fightful And so much more! 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The attitude ramps up as the rock makes his debut Austin takes on Bret Hart and Sid wins the title.    This is a pivotal show on the way to the attitude era! Plus is Alberto Del Rio back?

Who asked for a feature-length documentary on WrestleMania 9? Nobody, of course, which makes it even more wild that this thing is somehow fun. WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle gives us exclusive backstage footage of Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Undertaker, and a ton of other wrestlers at the first-ever Vegas Mania. It also, unfortunately, features a ton of Hulk Hogan's world-famous "exaggerations" about the day he magically regained the WWF title. Join us as we dissect this doc on the first time Vince (and Terry) screwed Bret.

Today we jump back 15 years (4-27-2010) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell taking phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on the WWE Draft with analysis of the top players on each brand, future main event feuds, Batista's future, Raw top-heavy to replace HBK & Hunter & and Batista, Ric Flair trivialized on Impact, the Impact show after the hot-shot show, Bret Hart "just another guy" or featured in a good TV role, Christian on Smackdown, potential ECW Reunion in TNA, Paul Heyman, TNA roster cuts who could end up in WWE, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, the discussion includes a complete review of the new TNA Ranking system, why it could work & why it could fail based on TNA's track record, Jim Ross's future, analysis of Raw's average rating and TNA's bad rating, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Fretz reviews Raw from April 28, 1997. Owen Hart wins the IC title, Brian Pillman prays. Austin hunts Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart returns and the Hart Foundation is fully formed! Follow Fretz on Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/fretzlemania.bsky.socialTwitter: https://x.com/FretzlemaniaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fretzlemania/linktr.ee/fretzlemaniaFollow WAR on Twitter https://x.com/Addict_WrestleFollow WAR on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wrestleaddictradioBuy Fretz's Merch: https://fretzlemania.creator-spring.com/Buy WAR Merch: https://wrestle-addict-radio.creator-spring.com/Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hWUGvp85Wrestle Addict Radio, the cure for the common wrestling podcast

The first Thunder of the year 2000 is here!! Does the nWo still have Arn kidnapped and we discover that if you put on a ref shirt you become a ref. Will David Flair and Crowbar still be tag champs? Wince uncomfortably with Scott and Logan as Bret Hart takes some chair shots.  See Harlem Heat finally implode and Doug Dillienger get KO'd! 

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka continue the build to the first ever In Your House. They talk about the dominate rise of Sid, Bam Bam's face turn and Bret Hart's ongoing feud with the King. Enjoy!

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from January 27, 1990! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * WrestleMania 41 week in Las Vegas talk thru 57:10 * What is on the TV at a wrestling bar in Las Vegas when Peter stopped in for a drink * Keithie's ill-fated Bret Hart adventure * The Iyo Sky Appreciation Society * Peter honors the late Sid by doing the most Sid thing on Friday morning * Taking DWAYNE to task for his half-assed approach to main event storylines * One change to make for a future Las Vegas WrestleMania weekend * Angle continuity issues with the Genius' hair * A rare "Whatever Happened There" segment from Wrestling Challenge

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Apr. 15 and 16, 2010.On the Apr. 15, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch's Brian Hoops takes calls for 60 minutes on topics including Larry Zbyszko as AWA Champion, The Miz as an all-time great talker already, Jack Swagger and Randy Orton possibly feuding on Smackdown, Jim Cornette's career-damaging rant against Vince Russo, Coliseum Home Videos, Jim Ross's future, Paul Heyman and TNA, and more. In the previously VIP Exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Hoops discuss Swagger's character and how to take it to the next level, Chris Jericho's potential as a babyface, Randy Orton's potential as a lead babyface on Smackdown, and a final positive on TNA regarding Doug Williams.Then on the Apr. 16, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Greg Parks has phone calls, emails, and chat room questions on TNA booking, the strengths of what TNA has done with characters such as Matt Morgan and Doug Williams, Raw vs. Impact comparisons, Randy Orton to Smackdown?, Orton co-existing with Edge as "tweener" characters, all-time great bookers, X Division, Lockdown preview, and a final phone call on Eric Bischoff's Facebook page and follow-up. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow includes more follow-up on Bischoff, A.J. Styles pointing out some concerns with TNA, Is Styles pulling a Bret Hart protecting his character?, Jericho's interview today, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Kris and David are guestless this week as we discuss the (almost) week that was April 16-21, 1997. Topics of discussion include:The WWF's In Your House: Revenge of the Taker PPV, featuring Undertaker scorching Paul Bearer and the Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart rematch from WrestleMania.The Raw after the PPV, which really kickstarted the "Attitude Era" in many ways, as Austin "injures" Bret in a wild, show-long angle, and much, much more also happens on one of Raw's greatest episodes of all-time.A deeper examination into why Phil Mushnick hated wrestling fans at the time.Toshiaki Kawada finally pins Mitsuharu Misawa in a singles match for the first time as he wins the Champion Carnival at the Budokan.Atsushi Onita's desire to work with the WWF.The birth of the Torneo Cibernetico in CMLL in the form of one of the greatest matches of the 90's.ECW desperately trying to lock up talent as WCW is ready to raid.A look into the PPV numbers for Barely Legal.Tommy Rich and Doug Gilbert get busted for weed on 4/20.Dutch Mantell takes over the book in USWA and it's evident immediately.Kevin Nash and Syxx are pissed at Ric Flair and Roddy Piper, which spills over into a heated promo on Nitro as WCW backstage politics are flaming hot.This is an extremely good show here, folks, so don't miss out!!Timestamps:0:00:00 WWF1:41:02 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, FMW, Fuyuki Gun, IWA Japan, Samurai Project, W*ING, RINGS, AJW, GAEA, & Jd'2:10:48 Classic Commercial Break2:16:32 Halftime2:58:25 Mexico: AAA, CMLL, Promo Azteca, & Tijuana3:11:00 Other USA: ESW, NJCW, ECW, NWL, USWL, CPW, Tommy Rich & Doug Gilbert arrested, IWAMS, NAASW, USWA, World Class II, & APW3:37:34 WCWTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.You can also use code BTSPOD to save 25% on your first payment — whether paying month to month or annually — when you subscribe to Ultimate Classic Wrestling Network at ClassicWrestling.net!To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/between-the-sheets/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this REMIX edition of Grilling JR, JR and Conrad revisit the newly inducted WWE Hall Of Fame "Immortal Moment" match from WrestleMania XIII, which took place on March 23,1997 at the Rosemont Horizon, in Chicago, IL! In it, we'd see the legendary double-turn take place between Bret Hart and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin! Other topics include the aftermath of Shawn losing his smile, Chyna, Ken Shamrock, Sid beating Bret for the WWF Championship, Undertaker vs. Sid in the main event, ECW, and much more! STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and save with BOGO the StopBox Pro AND 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code JR at www.stopboxusa.com/JR #stopboxpod MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/JR Magic Spoon—hold on to the dream! BLUECHEW - Visit BlueChew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.theperfectjean.nyc/JR15#theperfectjeanpod BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/   SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/   ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste.Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR.   Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial

In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (4-16-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Todd Martin. They discussed these topics:NEWS ANALYSIS:Howard Finkel and what he represented as a great ring announcer but also how Vince McMahon treated him and what that says about McMahon.Todd's strong view on WWE's decision to release so many wrestlers yesterday during a pandemic just days before the next investor's conference call.A review of that week's AEW Dynamite (including the Jon Moxley vs. Jake Hager main event)A review of NXT on USAThoughts on WWE Smackdown (including Braun Strowman vs. Shinsuke Nakamura)Analysis of WWE Raw (including Drew McIntyre's promo, Drew vs. Andrade, and Nia Jax squashing Kairi Sane).The latest on UFCMAILBAG TOPICS:What was the reason Vince McMahon backed Chris Benoit enough to give him the title win at WrestleMania 20, and is he the most surprising WrestleMania main eventer ever?Why did Vince McMahon ultimately choose John Cena over Batista?Why does WWE have such unbalanced power over their independent contractors compared to how things work in Europe?Is A.J. Styles a former WrestleMania headliners now that he closed out the first night of WrestleMania 36, or does that not count?What is a list of Bret Hart's best matches in WCW?What was the deal with Hunter Hearst Helmsley and “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig in the fall of 1996?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Ben, Khal, and Brian are less than 24 hours away from being together in Las Vegas for WrestleMania, but before then they fire up the mics to discuss the following from the final ‘Raw': Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk solidifying their spot as the main event for WrestleMania Night 1 (7:43). Entering the final chapter of Jey Uso vs. Gunther (23:22). Why The New Day vs. War Raiders is on the WrestleMania card instead of a SmackDown tag team (33:35). Are we buying into Karrion Kross (39:45)? The Intercontinental Championship making history at WrestleMania (48:40). Then they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide' hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, including the discourse around lack of diversity on PLEs, Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin's Immortal Moment, what Jey Uso could do to win the title, and who could be walking out of WrestleMania with Paul Heyman (54:20). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160, or drop your Am I the Heel? situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com. Heading out to WrestleMania this year? So are we! Come kick off the weekend by joining the 'Ringer Wrestling' crew for a meetup. We'll be at Tom's Watch Bar at the New York–New York Hotel and Casino on April 19th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. PT. Grab a drink, come chat, and snap some selfies with us. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Don't forget to check out the 'Worldwide' page on The Ringer! Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Frank and Gus, the conversation kicks off with a light-hearted discussion on Andrade's new look post-divorce. It then delves into serious wrestling industry insights, including WWE's recent restrictions on company comps, escalating ticket prices ahead of WrestleMania in Las Vegas, and the heavy financial constraints on fans and wrestlers alike. The episode also covers surprise run-ins with wrestling stars and personalized interactions, alongside revealing backstage anecdotes, making it a must-watch for wrestling enthusiasts.00:00 Andrade's New Look and WWE Status01:52 Charlotte's Controversial Behavior03:50 WWE's Corporate Dynamics07:42 Future of WWE's Women's Division09:51 Paige's Potential Comeback22:07 Kevin Owens' Career and Injuries36:22 WrestleMania Ticket Prices and Logistics40:41 Running into Kevin Nash and Brett Hart41:19 WWE Eliminates Comp Tickets42:43 WrestleMania Pricing Out Fans43:04 High-End Collectibles and Ticket Packages45:08 Talent Blowback and WrestleCon45:53 WWE's Financial Strategies and Fanatics Deal48:18 Las Vegas Hosting Challenges50:09 WrestleMania Weekend Events and Costs57:36 WrestleCon and Independent Shows01:14:35 Autograph Seekers and Airport Encounters01:25:47 Concluding Thoughts and WrestleMania InsightsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WrestleMania's one week away—if only one singles wrestler retains their title, who will it be (0:59)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing which match outcome would send the crowd home the most unhappy at WrestleMania (6:56). Then they discuss the following Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair's promo made their match must-see TV (17:25). Roman Reigns–CM Punk–Seth Rollins: the most interesting main event in WrestleMania history (33:15)? Will The Rock and John Cena send the crowd home unhappy if they take down Cody Rhodes (43:29)? AEW issued $400,000 to Will Ospreay, Mark Briscoe, "Speedball" Mike Bailey, and Kevin Knight—but will they follow up on it (52:36)? Then they welcome the Best There Is, the Best There Was, and the Best There Ever Will Be, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, to talk about his match with Stone Cold Steve Austin getting inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (75:36). He also gets into the following: Growing up as a wrestling fan and how that set him apart from everyone else (96:45). Being told he was going to lose the WWE title the night before WrestleMania IX (1:45:30). Heading out to WrestleMania this year? So are we! Come kick off the weekend by joining the 'Ringer Wrestling' crew for a meet-up. We'll be at Tom's Watch Bar at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino on April 19th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. PT. Grab a drink, come chat, and snap some selfies with us. Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Bret Hart Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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