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Test steps out with Trish and asks Mick Foley to wait. November 28, 1999, the night Triple H took the money, the power, and Stephanie, Test sat back. The smile on his face when those cops came. He made the call. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani recap the September 4, 2000 Labor Day edition of WWF Monday Night Raw, live from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, airing at 11pm due to the US Open on USA Network.Foley opens the show with a full investigation, narrowing the spousal abuse complaint down to 373 suspects, then bringing out Stephanie, Angle, Chyna, and Eddie one by one. The Test reveal lands as clever soap opera with real nostalgic stakes. Triple H then immediately Pedigrees both Test and Albert in the same night and leaves them on the mat.In the IC title triple threat, Angle knocks Chyna out cold with the belt. Eddie dropkicks Angle out, turns around, and finds Mamacita laid out. He chooses her over Angle. They fall together in a heap, the referee counts three, and Eddie Guerrero is the new Intercontinental Champion. The camera pans to catch a devious grin on his face while Chyna cannot see it, a reveal Tommy and Rob say undercuts everything the pairing has built.Other major discussion points include:Christian pins The Rock with a Conchairto to close the show while Kane joins JR on commentary and delivers emo monologues about being dragged from the gutter and pain becoming your friendThe Dudleys beat the APA and Kaientai in a tables match, prompting Tommy to push for consistent rules: one member through the table ends the match, and anything requiring both should have its own nameRight to Censor kidnaps Val Venus after his promo defending personal freedom, and Lawler's RC Cola live read accidentally plays over Road Dogg's entrance promoTommy opens the episode comparing WWF's late-2000 slide to the current moment in WWE, using a JP Morgan stock analysis and a Fightful report about Netflix executive pressure on the 2025 creative teamPlease support the show, and join our brand new Patreon, featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. New watch along added: Gorilla Monsoon Mixtape!Previous watch alongs include RVD/Sabu vs. Hayabusa/Hakushi, Verne Gagne vs. Dick the Bruiser, Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.You also get these episodes one day early!Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeeraChapters:00:00 Intro01:39 WWE 2025 vs. WWF 2000: Tommy's Exit, the TNN Move, and the Business Slide03:44 JP Morgan Analysis / Netflix Execs Pressure WWE Creative12:27 How to Watch on archive.org / Complete 2000 WWF Collection15:27 Show Overview / Aired at 11pm on Labor Day16:03 Opening Segment: Foley Investigates the Arrest / 373 Suspects21:42 Test's Confession: "November 28, 1999"29:24 Foley Books Triple H vs. Test / "I'm Not the Champion, But Okay"32:45 Number One Contender's Match: Kane vs. Benoit / Rock on Commentary37:17 Tables Match: Dudleys vs. APA / Rules Discussion41:27 Eddie Begs Foley / Triple Threat IC Match Booked42:27 SmackDown Your Vote / WWF Invites Bush and Gore to Debate44:29 IC Title Triple Threat: Eddie Guerrero vs. Chyna vs. Kurt Angle47:11 Test Hyped / Triple H and Stephanie Backstage48:52 Eddie Explains to Chyna / Offers the Belt Back / The Devious Face52:27 Triple H vs. Test (w/ Albert and Trish) / Angle Sneaks Up on Stephanie57:26 Naked Mideon with Foley / The Implication58:01 Val Venus vs. Right to Censor / "Stick It Where the Sun Don't Shine"1:00:20 Crash and Malenko Backstage / Edge and Christian: "Genital Warts Rule"1:02:46 Hardcore Title: Boss Man vs. Steve Blackman1:04:40 Road Dogg and Val vs. Right to Censor / RC Cola Disaster / Val Kidnapped1:07:15 Lawler and Jericho vs. Tazz and Mideon1:09:25 King Rolls Up Tazz / Austin Statement Teased for SmackDown1:11:00 Kane on Commentary / Emo Kane / "Pain Can Become Your Friend"1:11:48 Main Event: Rock and Undertaker vs. Edge and Christian / Conchairto / Christian Pins Rock1:14:52 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guest Phil Adams is back to join host Ray Russell as they discuss 1952/1953 in the St. Louis Wrestling History Project as part of Regional Rasslin'! St. Louis wrestling enters one of the most important turning points in its history as Sam Muchnick's promotion begins evolving into the modern television era. We'll look back at the legendary NWA World Heavyweight Championship clashes between Lou Thesz and Wild Bill Longson, the rise of Hans Schmidt as the territory's first true monster heel attraction, and the booking philosophy that forever changed the business. Plus, we'll dive into the launch of weekly television on KSD-TV in 1953, a gamble that helped shape St. Louis into one of wrestling's most influential cities. It's a fascinating look at the stories, stars, and business decisions that helped build the foundation of professional wrestling as we know it today.If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Triple H and Stephanie are finally reconciling backstage when there's a knock on the door. It's the police, responding to a spousal abuse complaint. Triple H gets put in the car. Mick Foley runs up asking what about his main event. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani recap the August 31, 2000 edition of WWF SmackDown, live from the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina.The show opens with Stephanie explaining her whereabouts since SummerSlam, but Angle immediately counters with footage of Chyna and Triple H's hug on Raw, then footage of Chyna tending to Triple H after their match. He accuses Triple H of domestic violence, Chyna comes to the ring to defend herself, and Angle gives her the Angle Slam. Tommy and Rob call it A+ soap opera from start to finish.With Triple H in a police car, the main event becomes Eddie vs Angle one-on-one, Chyna in Eddie's corner and Stephanie forced into Angle's. Angle cheats to win using the IC title belt. Chyna beats up Angle post-match, turns to face Stephanie, who tries to talk her way out. Chyna grabs her by the hair and DDTs her to one of the loudest pops of the night.Other major discussion points include:Edge and Christian mock Monday's mini Hardies in a promoAl Snow pins Saturn with a dragon sleeper submission to win the European Championship in a match involving Head, a stopped pinfall by Teddy Long, and a finish nobody saw comingUndertaker vs Benoit for the number one contendership ends by disqualification when Kane interferesKaientai get caught laughing at the Dudleys' TLC losses, leading to the APA costing the Dudleys the match before the Dudleys table Funaki as a receiptTrish Stratus shows up to Val Venis demanding respect, Val tears into her, telegraphing his turn to Right to CensorTommy covers Sunday Night Heat: Crash Holly, Dean Malenko, Kane's mask promo targeting The Rock, and what happened to T&A and the APAJust announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. New watch along added: RVD/Sabu vs. Hayabusa/HakushiThe first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeeraChapters:00:00 Intro2:51 Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville, NC 5:18 Tommy's Story: Steiners at a WCW Clash of Champions in This Arena7:32 Back to SmackDown / Storyline Momentum vs Raw7:56 Recap Focuses on Raw, Not SummerSlam 8:15 Stephanie McMahon Opens the Show: The Alibi 9:36 Kurt Angle Interrupts Stephanie 12:54 Chyna Comes to the Ring14:34 Angle Slam on Chyna / Eddie Runs Out / Segment Analysis15:53 Triple H Arrives at the Arena / Stephanie Slaps Him16:43 Road Dog Promo at Fort Bragg / vs Bull Buchanan 18:58 Chyna and Eddie Approach Foley19:41 Edge and Christian Promo / Six-Person Tag vs Hardy Boyz and Lita23:11 Backstage: Angle Approaches Stephanie About the Kiss24:45 European Championship: Al Snow vs Saturn27:42 Triple H and Stephanie Reconcile Backstage29:04 Al Snow's Post-Match Promo: "Citizens of Europea"30:49 Number One Contender Match: Undertaker vs Benoit / Kane and Rock Arrive32:13 The DQ Finish Problem: "Only Pinfall or Submission" Goes Out the Window35:55 Tazz Promo / Jericho Cuts Him Off40:00 Tazz vs Chris Jericho / Lawler Interferes41:05 What Went Wrong with Tazz in WWF / Tommy's Take on Vince's Blind Spot44:06 Just Joe Tells Angle About the Loud Noises / Angle Calls the Cops44:34 Kaientai Mock the Dudleys / Dudleys vs Kaientai / APA Interfere46:16 Backstage: Kurt Finds Stephanie / Trish Confronts Val Venis47:20 Rikishi vs Val Venis / Right to Censor Interference47:54 Chyna and Eddie Backstage Before the Main Event48:25 Triple H and Stephanie Make Up / Cops Arrive with Spousal Abuse Complaint49:24 Foley Changes the Main Event / Stephanie Forced Into Angle's Corner50:43 Main Event: Eddie Guerrero vs Kurt Angle51:05 Angle Wins with the IC Belt / Chyna DDTs Stephanie Post-Match54:21 Sunday Night Heat Rundown56:21 Closing Thoughts and Sign-Off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Regional Rasslin', it's a look into more Georgia Wrestling history courtesy of host Ray Russell and Guest Rick Fields. Talking the years of 1955 - 1957. In this era, Georgia wrestling took a major step forward as the promotion began bringing in nationally recognized stars from Chicago and the DuMont television network while introducing fans to increasingly wild gimmick matches like Indian Strap Matches, Texas Death Matches, Boxing bouts, and even "mask vs. loser leave town" encounters. Jerry Graham remained one of the promotion's top heels, while the fierce rivalry between Freddie Blassie and the McIntyre brothers became the backbone of the territory. During this period, Georgia also expanded its touring schedule well beyond Atlanta, establishing a regular loop of towns that helped grow wrestling across the entire state. Plus, Augusta gets its own TV, and a steady parade of legendary names passed through including Lou Thesz, Buddy Rogers, Argentina Rocca, Verne Gagne, Dick the Bruiser, Bull Curry, the Lewin Brothers, and many others. We'll follow the Southern Championship lineage, the top rivalries, the expansion of the territory, and the foundation being laid for what would soon become one of wrestling's premier promotions. We set the stage for a deveopment that will take place in 1957 which leads to promoter Paul Jones and the ABC Booking company leaving the NWA.If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Kurt Angle grabs the mic before the main event and announces he has an apology to make for kissing Stephanie McMahon. He's sorry he didn't do it sooner. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani recap SummerSlam 2000, live from Raleigh, North Carolina on August 27, 2000.The love triangle runs through the whole show. Stephanie tells her makeup artist backstage that Kurt is a good kisser. Angle's pre-match promo drops the line "I gave your wife the kind of passion you could never give her." Then the Spanish announce table breaks early, Angle is immediately concussed, and the main event somehow has to keep going.The match of the night is the first-ever Tables, Ladders and Chairs match between Edge and Christian, the Hardy Boyz, and the Dudley Boyz, which Tommy and Rob call a blueprint for an even better version at WrestleMania the following year. Earlier, Shane McMahon climbs 75 feet up the entrance scaffolding trying to escape Steve Blackman, takes a kendo stick to the back, and falls in one of the biggest bumps either host has ever seen.Other major discussion points include:- Chyna pins Trish Stratus to become two-time Intercontinental Champion in a mixed tag with a stipulation that creates more problems than it solves- JR pays Tazz back by smashing the same candy jar Tazz used on Lawler weeks earlier over his head to help the King get the win, though Tommy and Rob agree Tazz deserved better from the whole feud- Road Dogg and X-Pac finally collide but their slow-burn DX breakup never generated enough heat for the match to land- Jericho and Benoit put on a solid two-out-of-three falls match in 13 minutes, though Tommy argues the stipulation demands more time and the feud deserved a cleaner finish- The show opens with a Fellini-inspired David Sahadi short film that Tommy and Rob call one of the most interesting pay-per-view cold opens of the Attitude Era- Kane and Undertaker brawl on the outside with the bell never ringing, in a match the hosts agree did nothing to elevate either man---Just announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. New watch along added: Dick the Bruiser vs. Verne GagneThe first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera---00:00 Intro and Welcome to SummerSlam 2000 / Raleigh, NC / Gate Figures05:27 Card Structure Discussion and the David Sahadi Opening Film11:44 Meltzer and Keller Review SummerSlam14:53 Right to Censor vs Too Cool & Rikishi19:44 Heat Recap: The Kiss Aftermath / Kurt Angle Arrives21:01 Road Dogg vs X-Pac / The DX Breakup Falls Flat24:26 Chyna & Eddie Guerrero Backstage / Trish and Val's Tension30:09 Intercontinental Championship: Chyna & Eddie vs Val Venis & Trish Stratus37:33 Stephanie in the Makeup Chair: Kurt Is a Good Kisser38:23 Jerry Lawler vs Tazz / JR's Candy Jar Revenge47:18 Steve Blackman vs Shane McMahon (Hardcore Championship) / The Scaffold Fall52:22 Chris Jericho vs Chris Benoit (Two-Out-of-Three Falls)57:08 The First-Ever TLC Match: Edge & Christian vs Hardy Boyz vs Dudley Boyz1:03:19 Triple H Confronts Stephanie About the Kiss1:04:03 Thong Stinkface Match: Cat vs Terry1:08:39 Kane vs Undertaker (The Bell Never Rings)1:11:50 WWF Championship Triple Threat: The Rock vs Triple H vs Kurt Angle1:19:01 Overall Show Breakdown and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kurt Angle dismisses the EMTs from Stephanie McMahon's room, tells her he really cares for her, and kisses her to close the show. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani break down the August 24, 2000 edition of WWF SmackDown, the final episode before SummerSlam 2000, live from the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.The whole episode builds around one question: will Stephanie pick Triple H or Kurt Angle as her mixed tag partner? The McMahon family love triangle is at full boil, and the final two minutes of the show are, as Tommy puts it, maybe the most melodramatic moment in WWE history.Chris Jericho rolls out a Benoit photoshop promo that Tommy and Rob agree is well below the level of their blood feud, complete with Dr. Seuss rhymes. Benoit fires back with his own "picture." In the Tazz/Lawler saga, Tazz spray-paints Lawler's rental car, smashes the window, and finds J.R. in the passenger seat.Other major discussion points include:- Rikishi moons Right to Censor, wins his match against the Goodfather, and teases Stevie Richards with the stink face before Bull Buchanan pulls him out at the last second to save the heat for SummerSlam- The six-person tag (Trish/Val/Test vs Chyna, Eddie Guerrero, and Steve Blackman) ends when Val's nunchuck attack on Blackman backfires and takes out Test instead- Kurt Angle pitches himself as Stephanie's partner backstage, promising the match won't last more than three minutes. Triple H then storms out when Stephanie suggests Angle made good points about the hothead thing, proving the critique in real time- Road Dogg and X-Pac lose a handicap match to Undertaker in what Tommy and Rob call the least heated angle heading into SummerSlam- A full breakdown of the SummerSlam 2000 card- The WWF's SmackDown Your Vote campaign, a partnership with MTV's Rock the Vote driven by the looming threat of censorship from the Parent Television Council---Just announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. The first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera---00:00 Intro03:29 Stephanie Demands a Rematch09:37 Backstage: Triple H Proves Angle Right About the Hothead Thing10:29 Rikishi Moons Right to Censor15:17 Eddie Guerrero & Chyna Backstage 21:47 Trish Stratus & Val Venis vs Chyna, Eddie Guerrero & Steve Blackman27:32 Backstage: Kurt Angle Pitches Himself as Stephanie's Partner29:26 Tazz Spray-Paints Lawler's Rental Car 34:47 Chris Jericho's Terrible Benoit Photoshops39:12 Benoit Responds with His Own "Picture"42:13 DX vs Undertaker (Handicap Match) / The Slow-Burn Breakup That Isn't Working44:06 Triple H Storms Out on Stephanie / SmackDown Your Vote46:34 Saturn vs Al Snow / The Thong Stinkface Match Is Set for SummerSlam48:55 Jericho & Hardies vs Benoit & Edge & Christian51:01 Triple H Confronts Angle Backstage / The Rock's Big Easy Promo53:03 Main Event: The Rock & Lita vs Kurt Angle & Stephanie McMahon55:33 Epilogue: Kurt Angle Kisses Stephanie McMahon to End the Show56:34 Analysis: Is This the Best SummerSlam Go-Home Angle Ever?1:02:29 The SummerSlam 2000 Card Is SetFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lita wins the Women's Championship from Stephanie McMahon with The Rock as special guest referee in a main event! Tommy Blacha calls one of the greatest convoluted booked gaga matches of the Attitude Era. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani break down the August 21, 2000 edition of WWF Monday Night Raw, live from the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana, six days before SummerSlam 2000.The show opens with The Rock cutting a Louisiana-specific promo before Mick Foley gives him the night off and announces two title matches for the evening: Shane McMahon vs. Steve Blackman for the Hardcore Championship and Stephanie's Women's Championship defense against Lita, with The Rock serving as special guest referee. In the chaotic main event, Triple H and Kurt Angle accompany Stephanie to ringside with the Hardy Boys in Lita's corner. At the decisive moment, Angle accidentally nails Triple H with a belt while trying to interfere, The Rock delivers a Rock Bottom to Angle, and Lita hits a moonsault on Stephanie to win the Women's Championship.Earlier in the night, Shane McMahon sneaks a kendo stick into the Hardcore title match and cracks Steve Blackman across the skull to steal the championship, only for Foley to immediately book him into a rematch at SummerSlam. In their tag match, Triple H pins Farooq for the win but conspicuously hangs back while Bradshaw drops Kurt Angle with a Clothesline from Hell, planting seeds of tension between the two allies heading into Sunday.Other major discussion points include:- Mick Foley adds a wrinkle to the IC title picture: if Eddie Guerrero or Chyna pins Val Venis or Trish Stratus in their tag match, they become the new Intercontinental Champion- Kane destroys Rikishi with three vicious chair shots before Right to Censor prevents Too Cool from making the save- Jerry Lawler hides behind a pile of equipment backstage and drops it on an unsuspecting Taz to get his revenge before sliding back out to commentary- Tommy reads from both the Wrestling Observer and the Pro Wrestling Torch on why Big Show was sent home, covering conditioning concerns, attitude, and a herniated disc- Kurt Angle tells Stephanie he's thinking of leaving the McMahon family; Stephanie begs him to stay in a scene Tommy credits to writer Brian Gewirtz- Steve Austin has been medically cleared and is expected back imminently---Just announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. The first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera---00:00 Intro03:25 The Observer and Torch Debate WWF's Booking Pace05:49 The Rock's Louisiana Promo09:47 Foley Gives The Rock the Night Off / SummerSlam Matches Announced14:32 Jerry Lawler Ambushes Taz Backstage15:22 The Hardy Boyz vs The Dudley Boyz / Edge & Christian on Commentary17:02 Val Venis & Trish Stratus vs Crash Holly & Ivory20:15 Foley Puts the Intercontinental Title on the Line in the Tag Match22:27 Kane Destroys Rikishi / Right to Censor Stops Too Cool23:15 The Dirt Sheets: What Really Happened to Big Show30:28 The Acolytes vs Kurt Angle & Triple H / Triple H Leaves Angle to the Wolves33:06 Right to Censor Promo / Foley's Shrimp Etouffee Bit / RTC vs Too Cool & Rikishi Set36:20 Shane's Mean Street Posse Scheme Backfires / Angle Threatens to Walk Out38:13 Chris Jericho vs Perry Saturn / Benoit Runs Down / Angle's Olympic Wrestling Lesson40:55 Steve Blackman vs Test (Hardcore 24/7) / Shane McMahon Wins the Hardcore Championship43:05 Shane's Hardcore Title Problem / Foley Books SummerSlam Rematch / Edge & Christian vs DX Set44:48 Edge & Christian vs DX for the Tag Team Championships46:11 Main Event: Lita vs Stephanie McMahon for the Women's Championship / The Rock as Special Guest Referee54:06 Was This the First Women's Main Event in Raw History?58:18 Steve Austin Cleared to Wrestle / Expected Back Soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mick Foley turns the McMahon family against itself with a Survivor-style vote to decide who faces The Rock. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani break down the August 17, 2000 episode of WWF SmackDown, live from the Worcester Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts, with SummerSlam just two weeks away.Shane, Triple H, Stephanie, and Kurt Angle open the show by declaring themselves a united family, but Foley quickly detonates it by replaying the footage of Kurt kissing Stephanie's cheek from Raw. Rather than pick The Rock's opponent himself, Foley forces the McMahon camp to vote among themselves — with Shane volunteering first before the group ultimately settles on Triple H. Angle storms off in a fury, telling Stephanie he feels voted off the island.Triple H gets the win in the main event only after Kurt Angle runs down with a chair and helps him double-team The Rock, giving The Rock his second pinfall loss in two shows heading into SummerSlam. Elsewhere, Trish Stratus grabs a water pitcher from the announcer's table and smashes it over Chyna's head during the Eddie Guerrero vs. Val Venis Intercontinental Championship match, setting up Trish and Val vs. Chyna and Eddie at SummerSlam.Other major discussion points include:- Rikishi gives Terri the Stink Face after The Cat recruits him as her partner in a mixed tag match against Perry Saturn and Terri, featuring a monkey flip in high heeled boots- Edge and Christian redefine TLC as Totally Lacking Coolness and teach Worcester the word hanosity, before losing to Jeff Hardy and D-Von Dudley in a match that sows dissension between the Hardys and the Dudleys- Chris Benoit defeats Steve Blackman in a Hardcore Championship match with Chris Jericho on commentary, leading to a candid discussion about how this footage ages given what Benoit would later do- Tommy Blacha explains why Kane was plugged into the Undertaker feud after Big Show was sent to OVW because management grew unhappy with him- Kane destroys X-Pac and Road Dogg, takes the mic, and announces he is a monster before brawling with Undertaker- Big Bossman refers to Kaientai as his Chinese buddies and then oriental buddies as they try to correct him, with Crash Holly and the APA picking up the win- A recap of Sunday Night Heat, including Dean Malenko retaining the Light Heavyweight Championship, a Jericho promo officially announcing his two-out-of-three falls match with Benoit at SummerSlam, Kurt Angle defeating Matt Hardy, and Stephanie McMahon attacking Lita to set up their Raw Women's Championship match---Just announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. The first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera---00:00 Intro 05:20 The McMahon Family Claims Unity13:57 Terri and The Kat17:15 Backstage: The McMahon Family Votes on Who Faces The Rock18:09 Kat & Rikishi vs. Perry Saturn & Terri22:07 Shane McMahon Volunteers to Face The Rock22:31 Eddie Guerrero vs. Val Venis (Intercontinental Championship)29:18 Stephanie Wants to Fight The Rock / SummerSlam Tag Match Set30:14 APA & Crash Holly vs. Big Bossman & Kaientai33:04 The Vote Is In: Triple H Chosen / Kurt Angle Walks Out33:27 Chris Benoit vs. Steve Blackman (Hardcore Championship) / Jericho on Commentary47:27 Kurt Angle Threatens to Quit the McMahon Family48:43 Edge & Christian vs. Jeff Hardy & D-Von Dudley50:17 Why Kane Got Plugged Into the Undertaker Feud52:40 Right to Censor Targets Rikishi's Rear End56:39 X-Pac & Road Dogg vs. Too Cool / Kane Declares "I Am a Monster"58:39 Kane and Undertaker Brawl / Main Event: Triple H vs. The Rock1:02:00 Heat RecapFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The St. Louis Wrestling Project continues as Phil Adams returns, joining host Ray Russell as they begin to discuss the 1950s. Sam Muchnick now has TWO St. Louis Wrestling promotions, but continues to use them as separate entities. We look at the early NWA Title defenses of Lou Thesz, Wild Bill Longson's last big run, Wladek "Killer" Kowalski makes a big name for himself, Buddy Rogers shines in the main event picture, while Gene Stanlee later TRIES to replace Buddy's "spot" on the card. We talk the "outdoor" experiment for the summer of 1950 that led to Muchnick going seasonal. We also discuss riots, booking tropes, "handicap" matches, gimmick wrestlers, the mighty midgets, big gates, small gates, legends like the Duseks, up-and-comers like Freddie Blassie, and other great talent like Bobby Managoff, Enrique Torres, Whipper Watson, and so much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
---Just announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. The first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera---Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the August 10, 2000 episode of SmackDown from the Continental Airlines Arena in New Jersey. The road to SummerSlam takes a major turn when Mick Foley officially books Triple H, Kurt Angle, and The Rock in a massive Triple Threat match for the WWF Championship.---Just announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. The first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor. Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera---This episode is packed with wild backstage segments and memorable promos. The Rock delivers a legendary interview, assigning a hilarious new nickname to Kevin Kelly. Meanwhile, Just Joe is busy stirring the pot between Kurt Angle and Triple H, and Edge and Christian cross paths with the cast of the Highlander movie before getting ditched for the returning Gangrel.In the ring, the action is non-stop. Edge and Christian lay the groundwork for TLC during a chaotic tag team bout against The Dudley Boyz, X-Pac battles Rikishi, and Steve Blackman defends the Hardcore Championship against Albert. The night caps off with a colossal main event as The Rock and The Undertaker join forces against Triple H and Kurt Angle.Do not forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell!Follow Tales from the Attitude Era:Email: tftattitudera@gmail.comInstagram/TikTok/X: @TFTattitudeeraPatreon: patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera0:00 Intro and the New Patreon Launch4:54 Memories of the Continental Airlines Arena9:32 Mick Foley Books the SummerSlam Main Event14:52 Val Venis and Trish Stratus Confront Chyna15:58 Edge and Christian Meet the Highlander Cast and Gangrel17:21 Chris Jericho and Eddie Guerrero vs. Val Venis and Chris Benoit21:24 X-Pac vs. Rikishi27:30 Al Snow vs. Perry Saturn30:28 Edge and Christian vs. The Dudley Boyz34:07 Right to Censor vs. Too Cool36:06 Just Joe Approaches Kurt Angle37:21 Jerry Lawler Returns to Commentary37:41 Steve Blackman vs. Albert for the Hardcore Championship42:38 Just Joe Stirs the Pot with Triple H44:59 Chris Jericho Demands a Match at SummerSlam45:46 Victoria Speaks Out From the Hospital51:04 The Rock Mocks Kevin Kelly53:10 Main Event: The Rock and The Undertaker vs. Triple H and Kurt Angle56:33 Sunday Night Heat Recap and OutroFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Regional Rasslin', Guest Rick Fields is back as he joins host Ray Russell to continue the discusson of Georgia Wrestling history. As they work their way to the Georgia War of the early 1970s, the duo take a look at some of the happenings building up to that era. Topics discussed this week cover 1953 - 1955 and include talk of interesting booking patterns, the June Byers/Mildred Burke "screwjob", the lack of World Title defenses, Georgia's first Wrestling TV program, the introduction of the Southern Title, Don & Red McIntyre, Jackie Fargo, The Swedish Angel, Verne Gagne, Gorgeous George, Buddy Rogers, Johnny Valentine, Jerry Graham, Baron Leone, Argentina Rocca, Fred Blassie, Pat O'Connor, Ray Villmer, Ida Mae Martinez, Cora Combs, the Mighty Midgets, & much more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani pause their week to week reviews for a very special Q&A episode. Attitudinals submitted their best questions, and Tommy delivers backstage insights from the peak of the wrestling boom.We discuss the turning point of WWF creative feeling too corporate following Fully Loaded, the chaotic energy of the locker room, and the logistics behind the infamous Kennel from Hell match between Big Boss Man and Al Snow. Tommy also dives into the pressure of live television and how wrestlers change spots on the fly due to last minute time cuts.Other major discussion points include:- Drafting a 10 man fantasy roster in the year 2000 featuring Eddie Guerrero, Raven, and Kenta Kobashi.- Reflecting on the greatest matches of all time, including Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13.- Why the modern WWE product struggles to capture the magic of the late 90s for WWE fans.- X-Pac getting legitimately angry over a segment involving Kane and a pool of pudding.- The lost art of television announcing and why Jim Ross and Tony Schiavone were so effective.0:00 Intro and Patreon Update1:23 When did WWF start to lose its fun?4:43 The impact of buying WCW and corporate management6:14 What the Attitude Era actually felt like9:39 Why modern WWE pacing and long entrances are frustrating14:46 Why did the Attitude Era work so well?17:11 Corporate synergy, Pat McAfee, and celebrity wrestlers23:11 How the Netflix deal changes WWE's risk taking24:48 Fantasy Booking: Poaching 10 wrestlers for a new promotion in 200030:35 The final 10 man roster is locked in33:43 How much of the show was planned vs. called on the fly?37:19 The frustration of live TV time cuts39:53 Did Tommy Blacha maintain backstage friendships?41:11 Peak Jim Ross and the lost art of play-by-play announcing46:37 Tommy Blacha's all time favorite matches50:34 A deep cut classic: Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor (1961)56:34 Could the Attitude Era ever happen again?58:28 How ECW planted the seeds for the Attitude Era1:06:03 The best and most difficult talent to write for1:08:14 Pitching Big Show's dad's funeral to Vince McMahon1:11:14 The logistical nightmare of the Kennel from Hell match1:19:19 X-Pac's legitimate backstage meltdown over pudding1:21:26 OutroFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#quintonquarisma #prowrestling #prowrestlinghistory #gmbmpwWelcome to Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling (@gmbmpw) with hosts Jimmy Street (@jamesrockstreet), our action figure expert "The Plastic Sheik" Jared Street, and the Territory Wrestling Guru, Quinton Quarisma! Tune in as they join forces and tackle the world of Professional Wrestling!Today we're bringing you episode 7 of This Month in Wrestling History with Quinton Quarisma! For this one we're covering January and Q's got a good one for us! Gulf Coast Wrestling shuts down, ECW runs it's last show, Eddie Graham passes away, the Buddy Rogers and Lou Thesz NWA Title fiasco which led to the birth of the WWE, WWE also debuts both the Royal Rumble PPV and Monday Night RAW in January! All this and so much more! Enjoy!Visit our Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling podcast page! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gmbmpwFOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE:https://facebook.com/gmbmpwhttps://facebook.com/groups/gmbmpw/https://instagram.com/gmbmpwhttps://twitter.com/gmbmpwhttps://www.youtube.com/@GMBMPWCheck out Sheik's Shorts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oL-yrnIHtlaVHamAApDquYBXeGaHS8vCheck out the Live and In Color with Wolfie D podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wolfiedVISIT OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!-Captain's Corner (Conventions, Virtual Signings and more!): https://www.facebook.com/captinscorner-T's Westside Original Gourmet Sauces: https://www.westsidesauces.comADVERTISE WITH US! For business and advertising inquiries contact us at gmbmpw@gmail.comVery Special Thanks To: -Sludge (@sludge_cast) for the "Give Me Back My Pro Wrestling" entrance theme!-Tracy Byrd and A Gathering Of None for the "Sheik Fell Down A Rabbit Hole" & "Name Game" theme songs! © 2025, jamesrockstreet Productions
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Hello, wrestling fans! It's time for Episode #203 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It's part six of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest George Schire. “To a nicer guy, it couldn't happen!” So said the flamboyant Buddy Rogers when he captured the NWA title from Pat O'Connor in 1961. … Continue reading Episode 203: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 6 – Buddy Rogers → The post Episode 203: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 6 – Buddy Rogers appeared first on Shut Up And Wrestle with Brian Solomon.
Durante décadas, Mary Pickford fue conocida como America's Sweetheart: la niña eterna, los rizos dorados, la pureza hecha icono. Pero detrás de esa imagen cuidadosamente construida se escondía una de las mujeres más poderosas, estratégicas y complejas de la historia del cine. En este episodio de Grandes Maricas de la Historia, no venimos a sacar del armario a Mary Pickford (porque con su historia no funciona así), sino a desmontar el relato heteronormativo que ha reducido su vida afectiva a matrimonios, mitos y silencios convenientes. A través de un análisis riguroso, contextual y sin anacronismos, exploramos cómo Pickford navegó una época que toleraba ciertas intimidades entre mujeres mientras patologizaba otras, cómo convirtió su imagen pública en un escudo, y cómo construyó su verdadera red emocional lejos del foco mediático. Desde la centralidad de su relación con Frances Marion hasta su matrimonio tardío con Buddy Rogers, pasando por su poder industrial sin precedentes como cofundadora de United Artists, este episodio propone una lectura queer estructural, no identitaria: una vida organizada fuera del guion afectivo dominante, aunque representada como su máxima encarnación. Porque no todas las disidencias se nombran; algunas, simplemente, se viven. Las músicas de hoy: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4rJY2S79mHKUhBha2kdDMa?si=1ae6cbc0698249da
Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/UNSEEN. Promo Code UNSEEN - “I was just trying to protect my organs” On the early morning of July 23rd, 2013 in South Boston, Alexandra Cruz is violently attacked on her way to the Dunkin' where she works, but the man disappears into the night before cops can catch him. Just a few hours later, another young woman, Amy Lord, is caught on multiple ATM cameras all across town, emptying her bank account—she is badly injured, and with a masked man, who's carjacked her black SUV. News of the criminal's spree spreads fear throughout Boston, but college student Kayleigh Ballantyne is unaware of the looming threat and as she walks home alone that evening, she will come face to face with the South Boston Slasher. But what he doesn't know is that Kayleigh has been watching him too, ready to take him down and fight to get justice for all of his victims. - Written, directed & edited by Alexandre Gendron Researched by Tiffany Loxton Voiceover by William Akana Produced by Alexandra Salois & Salim Sader - Sources: Facebook: Kayleigh Ballantyne Facebook: Boston Police Department (Official) Instagram: bpdbs (Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society) Impact of Murder: I Speak for Amy, Discovery Communications LLC, 2019 Impact of Murder: Kayleigh's Angel, Discovery Communications LLC, 2019 See No Evil: Watching Amy Lord, SNE 2 Productions Inc./Arrow International Media, 2015 South Boston Shocked That Police Could Have Stopped Murder of Amy Lord, GBH News, 2013 Boston Police continue investigation into Wilbraham native, Amy Lord's murder, WWLP-22 News, 2013 Person of interest in Amy Lord case hospitalized, WWLP-22 News, 2013 Boston Police to make an announcement on the Amy Lord murder case, WWLP-22 News, 2013 Wilbraham residents still coping with Amy Lord's death, WWLP-22 News, 2013 Edwin Allemany indicted for murder of Wilbraham native Amy Lord, WWLP-22 News, 2013 Mother of Amy Lord speaks about 'unimaginable' suffering at killer's sentencing, WCVB Channel 5 Boston, 2015 Woman recalls attack by Alemany in hours before Lord's death, WCVB Channel 5 Boston, 2015 BPD unit to probe unsolved homicides, WCVB Channel 5 Boston, 2019 Edwin Alemany Trial Verdict 06/08/15, Law&Crime Network, 2015 The Survival Story of Kayleigh Ballantyne (Massachusetts), Dark Down East, 2021 One person stabbed in South Boston, suspect arrested, NBC Boston, 2025 Haystack Calhoun vs. Buddy Rogers (04/14/1961). Chicago Film Archives presents "Wrestling from Chicago", 2014 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Experience, a history intensive episode, as Jim goes through the Jack Pfefer files and uncovers the possible first ever US wrestling TV broadcast! Also, Jim talks about Buddy Rogers, Willie Gilzenberg, Pampero Firpo, Detroit, Pfefer's tax return, Sam Muchnick / NWA drama, and more! Plus Jim talks about WWE's deal with ESPN! Thanks to our episode sponsor: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/jce HELIX: Go to helixsleep.com/jce for 20% Off Sitewide. Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to Episode 26 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the July 21st, 1991 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1240 AM in West Babylon New York. On this episode we cover the Press Conference held on July 19th, 1991 at NYC's Plaza Hotel, held by Vince McMahon and WWF PR Director Steve Planamenta - to address the steroid scandals exploding at that time. Dr. George Zaharion (WWF Ringside Doctor in PA) was convicted by a jury for illegal distribution of Steroids, and McMahon needed to put water on that fire. The WWF attempted to control the media at that time and did not invite the Wrestling Press to attend (especially yours truly). I was able to get in using an alias, and confronted McMahon about it. All captured on tape. Later on the show - we featured reporter Alex Marvez of the Miami Herald to discuss the turmoil and the scandals. Also we promote Weekend of Champions, which became the largest wrestling fans convention of that era, with the convention featuring Ric Flair (his FIRST signing ever), Buddy Rogers, Bruno Sammartino, Lou Thesz, Billy Graham, Fabulous Moolah and so many more! Host - John Arezzi JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE: https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv Copyright 2025 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode 25 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the July 14th, 1991 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1240 AM in West Babylon New York. On this episode we cover the steroid scandal that was beginning to engulf the WWF and pro wrestling at that time. This episode features interviews with Superstar Billy Graham, and the living legend Bruno Sammartino! We also announce the press conference to be held by Vince McMahon later in the month. The news capsule is delivered by Don Laible. Also we promote Weekend of Champions, which became the largest wrestling fans convention of that era, with the convention featuring Ric Flair (his FIRST signing ever), Buddy Rogers, Bruno Sammartino, Lou Thesz, Billy Graham, Fabulous Moolah and so many more! Host - John Arezzi JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE: https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv Copyright 2025 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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Legendary wrestling journalist Bill Apter is the guest today on this classic episode. Join Steve and Bill as they reminisce about Bill's decades of ringside experience covering some of the most iconic moments in professional wrestling. Be here for great old-school tales about Andy Kaufman, Gary Hart, Buddy Rogers, the Von Erichs and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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. Ricky Starks expresses frustration over not being used and media pushing injuries as the excuse And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E20 (5/14 – 5/20) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATREON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E20 (5/14 – 5/20) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E20 (5/14 – 5/20) 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! Join Don Tony And Kevin Castle Show Patreon Family, and get a special shout-out on the next show! 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Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 15) covering the period of 4/9 thru 4/15. Running Time: 4 Hours 41 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 41 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E15 (04/09 - 04/15) Buddy Rogers becomes first WWWF Champion and he didn't even wrestle to win the Title Jerry Lawler def Kerry Von Erich to win and become the last World Class Wrestling Association Heavyweight Champion. Looking back at WWF / All Japan Wrestling Summit (1990). Audio: Owen Hart and Ricky Morton team up and wrestle on WCW TV. Looking back at last SNME to air on NBC before moving to FOX. Johnny Ace suffers a broken elbow during match against Cactus Jack. Audio: Ultimate Warrior and Sid Vicious cut promos on each for a feud that never developed. Audio: Sid Vicious speaks on why he left WWF during the beginning of his feud with Ultimate Warrior. WCW makes its debut at MSG Paramount Theatre. Ravishing Rick Rude appears on a very early episode of Howard Stern Show. Audio: Jesse Ventura speaks on winning lawsuit against WWF. New Japan Pro Wrestling hosts first ever Super J Cup. Sid Vicious no shows first events after recovering from stabbing incident with Arn Anderson. Audio: Eric Bischoff speaks on Hulk Hogan originally signing with WCW. Paul E and ECW fire Sabu after no-showing event for New Japan. Audio: Cactus Jack arrives in NWC Promotion (1995). Audio: Ultimate Warrior arrives in NWC Promotion (1995). Bonus Audio: The night NWC had Jim 'Anvil' Neidhart wear KKK outfit and 'hang' Virgil during event. Undertaker battles New Jack in Smokey Mountain Wrestling. Audio: The Gangstas Graveyard Promo on Undertaker and Paul Bearer. Michael PS Hayes debuts as Dok Hendrix in WWF. Audio: First Hunter Hearst Helmsley vignettes air on WWF TV. Brian Pillman seriously injured in auto accident. Audio: Rare Brian Pillman radio interview shortly after auto accident. Vader detained in Kuwait after getting too physical with local morning talk show host. ECW holds its first ever PPV, 'Barely Legal' (1997). ECW holds banquet night before Barely Legal to tribute Terry Funk. Audio: The Rock throws Steve Austin and Smoking Skull belt off a bridge. Audio: Looking back at the night WCW tried to hit the 'reset' button on Nitro: All champions stripped, Mike Awesome appears still ECW Champion, Billy Kidman's memorable promo on Hulk Hogan, Vince Russo's first appearance on camera, Bischoff revealed as the driver behind Hummer, and so much more. Audio: Mike Awesome speaks on abruptly leaving ECW for WCW while still ECW Champion and dropping the title to Tazz. Audio: Shane Douglas' spot on comments about Mike Awesome not trusting Paul E and Tazz. Audio: WCW Wrestler (Mike Awesome) vs WWF Wrestler (Tazz) at ECW event. Audio: The attack WWE wants you to forget about. Steve Austin and Triple H beat down and chair bash Lita. Audio: Jeff Hardy interrupts HHH and Austin promo and hits Twist of Fate on Stephanie. Audio: Jeff Hardy def Triple H to win IC Championship. Looking back at World Wrestling All-Stars 'Eruption' event (2002). Scott Steiner and Chris Nowinski debate America and Foreign Policy on Raw. The night WWE had Goldberg wear Goldust' wig. John Cena introduces the WWE Championship Spinner Belt. Looking back at TNA Lockdown PPV (2007, 2008, 2012) WWE bans photographers from televised ringside events. CBS cancels proposed 'Secret Talents Of The Stars' TV series that included Ric Flair. Hulk Hogan talks about how he could have gone 'OJ Simpson' on his ex-wife. ESPN airs E:60 episode featuring WWE and Vince McMahon. Torrie Wilson announces her retirement from wrestling due to a back injury. Looking back at Pro Wrestling Guerrilla One Hundred Event (2009). WWE drafts MVP #1 in 2009 Draft. Announcements of Smackdown moving to SyFy and Superstars to the WWE website Audio: Edge announces his retirement from wrestling due to spinal stenosis. Sheamus and Mean Gene Okerlund vs Daniel Bryan and Alberto Del Rio. Fandango's 'Cha La La' theme becomes a major hit. Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella get married. Looking back at TNA One Night Only Events: X-Travaganza II, World Cup Of Wrestling II (2014). Wrestling fans buzz over John Cena using Austin's stunner during Wrestling 31 match but not as a finisher. Daniel Bryan wrestles last match before sudden retirement in 2015 due to concussions. Taz leaves TNA Impact. Memorable Raw segment where Braun Strowman flips an ambulance with Roman Reigns 'inside'. Audio: Bobby Lashley returns to WWE after a ten-year absence John Cena and Nikki Bella break up less than a month before their Wedding Paige replaces Daniel Bryan as SmackDown General Manager Superstar Billy Graham offers advice to the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion Kofi Kingston: "Take steroids" All Elite Wrestling (AEW) signs Darby Allin WWE begins downsizing due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and releases Twenty-Seven including Kurt Angle, Rusev, Deonna Purrazzo, Gallows and Anderson, Erick Rowan, Lance Storm Audio: WWE releases a PSA about Covid-19 Pandemic and fans were not happy with it The Revival (FTR) request and are granted their release from WWE NXT finally defeats AEW Dynamite in the TV Ratings (693K to 692K): "But the demo!!!" MJF launches a Cameo account; his asking price: $500 Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Hardcore Justice 2021 Looking back at WrestleMania 37 and the return of fans in attendance for an event since the beginning of the pandemic Audio: Samoa Joe discusses the dangerous weather conditions at WrestleMania 37 and the Poncho Less than a week after his appearance at WrestleMania 37, WWE releases Samoa Joe (and eight others) Audio: Highlights of Bianca Belair vs Sasha Banks WrestleMania 37 (Night One) Main Event Audio: Looking back at The Fiend vs Randy Orton feud and the wet fart it laid at WrestleMania 37 Audio: Alexa Bliss explains why she turned on The Fiend at WrestleMania 37 and introduces us to Lilly After releasing Tom Phillips, WWE signs Adnan Virk for the RAW announcing team Audio: Adnan Virk comments on his brief stint in WWE as part of the RAW announcing team AEW holds their first ever house show featuring Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Darby Allin, The Elite and more Shinjiro Otani is seriously injured during a match against Takashi Sugiura which left him paralyzed from the waist down Fans expose AEW of manipulating crowd reactions on AEW TV and they weren't happy about it Rumors begin about CM Punk return to AEW television and the creation of AEW Collision Trish Stratus turns on Becky Lynch after losing WWE Women's Tag Team Championships to Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez Jeff Hardy makes his triumphant return to AEW Television after a long absence after 2022 DUI arrest Audio: Sting name drops Cody Rhodes several times during AEW Dynamite segment with Darby Allin and MJF First ever tease of Wyatt Sicks airs on WWE RAW interrupting Bronson Reed promo Audio: Jade Cargill makes her WWE singles match debut Losing has consequences: Tama Tonga makes his WWE debut and destroys Jimmy Uso Audio: Bron Breakker says goodbye to NXT fans Audio: Triple H takes an indirect shot at Will Ospreay during appearance on Pat McAfee Show. And Ospreay isn't pleased about it Looking back at NJPW Windy City Riot event and Jack Perry successful trolling of Chicago fans AEW and Young Bucks air on Dynamite the backstage security footage of CM Punk / Jack Perry incident from All-In. A decision that will forever haunt Tony Khan and AEW Audio: CM Punk discusses the backstage fight between himself and Jack Perry, getting into Tony Khan's face and quitting AEW And much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E15 (4/9 – 4/15) CLICK HERE to listen to COMMERCIAL FREE (PATRON) episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E15 (4/9 – 4/15) CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S3 E15 (4/9 – 4/15) 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! 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This next guest is Cincinnati born & bread, NWA Rookie of the Year, Spent a good majority of career in the Southeast regions of the old territory system. We get into talking about legends like Johnny Valentine, Buddy Rogers. We also talk about "Hot Shotting" Territories , Being able to tell stories & starting as carpenters , Working with each other safe (Bad asses being safe & non bad asses not being safe) & protecting your opponent but also wrestling being a closed shop. Let's welcome Les Thatcher!Crazy Train RadioFacebook: facebook.com/realctradioInstagram: @crazytrainradioX/Twitter: @realctradioBlueSky: @crazytrainradio.bsky.socialWebsite: crazytrainradio.usYouTube: youtube.com/crazytrainradio
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 35 (8/26 – 9/1)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 42 Minutes Looking back at a memorable '77 WWWF MSG match and feud between Superstar Billy Graham vs Ivan Putski. Pat Patterson becomes the first ever WWWF Intercontinental Champion. Looking back at a memorable '79 tournament for the Mid Atlantic NWA US Title featuring Ricky Steamboat, Jimmy Snuka, Bruiser Brody, Buddy Rogers, and more. The Big Event: WWF draws 64,000+ fans for a house show in Canada. Looking back at World Class Labor Day 'Star Wars' event (1985, 1986). Summerslam Highlights: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2000. Audio: Ultimate Warrior def Honkytonk Man for IC Title and MSG fans go bananas. When wrestling gets too real: Memphis Police called after Jerry Lawler is hit by a car (driven by Eddie Gilbert). Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage vs Ric Flair; a rare WWF Superstars match that featured a World Title Change. Audio: Vince McMahon vs USWA Saga Continues. Looking back at AAA La Revancha event (1993). Audio: Harley Race introduces Yoshi KHAN to the Cactus Jack / Big Van Vader feud. Audio: ECW becomes Extreme! ECW leaves NWA as Shane Douglas throws down newly won NWA Heavyweight Title and debuts ECW Heavyweight Championship. Tag Team gold for HBK and Diesel, and PG-13. Audio: As The Dudleys exit ECW (for WWF), Raven makes a memorable surprise return after quitting WCW. Audio: The Rock and Sock Connection is formed and immediately leads to Tag Team Gold. Audio: Steve Austin tosses Kurt Angle's Gold Medals into the Detroit River. Mini Hardys and Mini Dudleys make Raw appearance. XPW 'Hostile Takeover' of Philadelphia and ECW Arena begins. Audio: Juventud Guerrera 'Juicy' promo from XPW Hostile Takeover. Eric Bischoff creates a new World Heavyweight Title and awards it to Triple H. Audio: Jerry Lynn vs AJ Styles vs Low Ki TNA Ladder Match (2002). Looking back at Osaka Dream Night event featuring the first ever Cage Match for NJPW (2003). Final Thursday Night Smackdown episode airs on UPN Audio: Chris Jericho performs on FOX reality show 'Celebrity Duets'. Audio: The Miz makes his WWE main roster debut. WWE suspends Ten stars and releases others for Wellness Policy violations related to the Signature Pharmacy scandal. WWE announces a significant change for future violators of the Wellness Policy. Adam Pearce wins the vacant NWA World Heavyweight Title. Ashley Massaro signs to compete on 'Survivor: China'. TNA signs Mickie James. MTV2 drops Lucha Libre USA after seven episodes. Dixie Carter makes her first ever TV appearance on TNA Impact. Kaval wins NXT Season 2. Triple H makes major change to Raw, announces 'Super Shows' featuring Raw and Smackdown stars. Audio: Triple H / CM Punk / Kevin Nash attempt to turn Chicken Sh** into Chicken Salad. WWE suspends Cameron for DUI arrest and withholding information from the incident. Audio: Memorable 2013 AJ Styles Impact promo confronting TNA Management and more. Audio: Kevin Owens 'Mount Rushmore Of Pro Wrestling' Promo from PWG BOLA 2013. TNA suspends Bram after being arrested for domestic violence and false imprisonment. WWE releases Zahra Shreiber after social media postings featuring Nazi symbols surface. WWE suspends Jimmy Snuka's legends contract after being arrested and charged with third degree murder of Nancy Argentino from 1983. Piss, Sh**, Milk Guy Armando Montalvo shot by Florida Police outside WWE Performance Center. Looking back at AAA TripleMania XXIV event (2016). Audio: Kevin Owens wins vacated WWE Universal Championship. Audio: John Cena and Roman Reigns memorable promo exchange hyping up match at No Mercy (2017) PPV. Looking back at All-In event (2018). And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S1 E35 (8/26 – 9/1) ==== 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 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 31 (7/29 – 8/4)RUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 46 Minutes Bruno Sammartino 'refuses' the NWA World Heavyweight Title after def champion Buddy Rogers who suffered an 'injury' during the match. A common finish back in the golden era of wrestling. Memorable bloodbath between Bruno Sammartino and Superstar Billy Graham (Special Referee: Gorilla Monsoon) takes place at Madison Square Garden. Roddy Piper and Tony Atlas make their WWWF TV debuts. Audio: Roddy Piper trolls fans in WWWF TV debut (1979). Audio: Roddy Piper 2nd WWWF TV match vs Jose Estrada (1979). Roddy Piper stabbed in the chest following NWA Mid Atlantic Title match against Jack Brisco. Bonus Audio: Roddy Piper '$10,000' promo and match against Jack Brisco for NWA Mid Atlantic Title (1982). Bob Backlund's original WWF run ends (1984). Miss Elizabeth makes her WWF debut. Audio: Eddie Gilbert vs Shane Douglas (original opponent: Sting) for UWF TV Title (1987). Looking back at WWF Wrestlefest '88 event (1988). United States Wrestling Association (USWA) is created. Looking back at the one and only WCW appearance of 'The Pearl'. Audio: Nikita Koloff vs Rick Rude + Sting 'injury' by Jake 'The Snake Roberts (making WCW debut) leads to Ron Simmons vs Vader for WCW Heavyweight Championship (1992). Audio: Ron Simmons def Vader to become the first ever Black WCW Heavyweight Champion (1992). Hulk Hogan wrestles final WWF match before exiting in 1993. Looking back at SMW 'Night Of Legends' event (1994) and the match that had Chris Jericho break the 'Muta scale'. WCW Collision In Korea airs on PPV. Looking back at ECW 'Wrestlepalooza' 1995. Audio: Memorable ECW match between The Steiners and Eddie Guerrero vs Cactus Jack, 2 Cold Scorpio, and Dean Malenko (1995). Becky Two Belts? Chump Change: Great Sasuke def Ultimo Dragon to win J-Crown Tournament and becomes 'Sasuke Eight Belts'! Looking back at ECW 'The Doctor Is In' event and the final ECW appearance by Chris Jericho (1996). Looking back at WWF 'Summerslam' PPV (1997). Audio: Lex Luger def Hollywood Hulk Hogan to win WCW World Heavyweight Championship (1997). Looking back at ECW 'Heatwave '98' PPV (1998). Audio: Sunday Night Heat makes it's debut on USA Network. Audio: 'Choppy Choppy, Val Venis' Pee Pee!' Looking back at the Brian Hildebrand Benefit Show 'Curtis Comes Home' (1999). Becky Two belts? Chump Change: Lance Storm wins WCW Cruiserweight Title and becomes 'Lance Three Belts'. Looking back at i-Generation Superstars Of Wrestling 'Rodman Down Under' event (2000). Pro Wrestling NOAH holds its inaugural show. Audio: First promo confrontation between The Rock and Booker T post WCW closing its doors (2001). WWE Niagara Falls opens in Canada. Official autopsy report is released on the death of Miss Elizabeth. Playstation 2 Magazine (UK) launches 4 commemorative covers featuring WWE Divas. Or did they? Audio: Shawn Michaels' infamous Hulk Hogan impersonation on 'Larry King Live' (2005). ROH 'Fight Of The Century': Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) and Samoa Joe battle to a 60 minute time limit draw. Audio: CM Punk makes his WWE/ECW debut (2006). Audio: NY WWE fans tell viewers to 'change the channel' during Batista / Big Show match (2006). Did the arrest of vandals spray painting DX throughout New Hampshire town spark the idea of DX 'spraypainted' on WWE Headquarters building? Vince McMahon loves c***. Vince McMahon makes regular return to WWE programming after Chris Benoit tragedy - and is 'served' with a paternity lawsuit. Matt Morgan signs with TNA Wrestling. Audio: John Morrison vs Joey Ryan: 15 Minutes Of Fame match from WWE/ECW TV (2007). Last WWE Saturday Night's Main Event airs on NBC (2008). With Summerfest right around the corner, looking back when Celebrity Guest Host Dr Ken Jeong (w/ Jeremy Piven) was dropped on his head on Raw (2009). TNA suspends Samoa Joe after backstage tirade over TNA (creative) handling of match against Jeff Hardy. WWE releases Melina, Chris Masters, Vladimir Kozlov, Davey Boy Smith Jr, and several developmental wrestlers. Audio: Memorable confrontation between Triple H and newly crowned WWE Champion, CM Punk (2011). Gail Kim announces her departure from WWE. Billy Corgan announces the creation of Resistance Pro Wrestling promotion. Booker T becomes the new General Manager of Smackdown (2012). Audio: Abraham Washington makes a dopey Kobe Bryant rape joke on WWE Raw which ultimately leads to his WWE release (2012). Vince McMahon makes regular return to WWE programming after Chris Benoit tragedy - and is 'served' with a paternity lawsuit. Looking back at NJPW first ever iPPV event (2012). Audio: 'And the crowd goes mild!' Remembering the less than stellar TNA 'August 1st Warning' storyline and revelation (2013). Following Ronda Rousey's heartfelt tribute to Roddy Piper at UFC 190, Dana White calls WWE 'fake sh**'. Audio: The Broken Hardys become 'Woken' (2017). Joey Ryan counters Mr Socko with the D*** Flip. WWE releases Eva Marie. And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S1 E31 (7/29 – 8/4) ==== 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!) 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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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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 20 (5/13 – 5/19)RUNNING TIME: 2 Hours 59 Minutes 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 (2016). And so much more! RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S1 E20 (5/13 – 5/19) ==== 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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On this episode, Pro Wrestling Historian, George Schire returns to talk about the original “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers. Subscribe to our podcast today! If you become the 1,000 subscriber on YouTube, you will be given a Bumps & Thumps T Shirt, come on the podcast as a guest, and a signed Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling from Vern Gagne to the Road Warriors by the author George Schire. You can follow George Schire on the following social media platforms: Facebook: George Schire's WRESTLING TIME MACHINE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304074923575221 AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/352959044854870 You can purchase books written by George Schire at Amazon: Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesotas-Golden-Age-Wrestling-Warriors/dp/0873516206/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273607&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-2 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1960s: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1960s/dp/1492225576/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-4 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 1 1970-1974: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1970-1974/dp/1492242292/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-5 A.W.A. Record Book: The 1970s Part 2 1975-79: https://www.amazon.com/W-Record-Book-1970s-1975-79/dp/150845857X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E27089S7DKNO&keywords=George+Schire&qid=1668273656&sprefix=george+schire%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-3 Help support the podcast! You can make contributions or purchase items at: Contribution: www.anchor.fm/brian-ferguson3 and click the support button Teespring Store: https://bumps-thumps-2.creator-spring.com/ PayPal: @bumpsnthumps You can follow Bumps & Thumps on the following social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQG8G8GE0eTHmzIzTBnZ8Q Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Brianferguson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpsThumps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumps_n_thumps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bumps_thumps If you would like to purchase Joyce's book My Ringside Seat To The AWA, you can order the book by messaging on Facebook or by email. Payment method is through PayPal. The book is $20 plus $6 shipping in the United States. If you are ordering outside the United States, please contact Joyce for shipping questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyce.paustian.9 Email: joyce.paustian@gmail.com PayPal: joyce.paustian@gmail.com Brad Drake Podcast information: Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradDrakePN Website: https://www.braddrake.net/ Falls Count Anywhere podcast information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FALLScountAnywhereGorillazinc Twitter: https://twitter.com/CountAnywhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendzmedianetwork8200 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-ferguson3/support
This week on Under The Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations, we're owned by the owner and trainer of the World Famous Monster Factory, Danny Cage. Cage tells us all about how the Monster Factory became one of the first wrestling schools in the 1980s and its origin story with Buddy Rogers and Larry Sharpe. He tells us what it's like to train wrestlers these days and also talks about the process of how his school ended up on an Apple TV+ show.
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we continue our review of the WWF during the Fall of 1983! We talk Bob Backlund, Andre The Giant, Tony Atlas, Iron Sheik, Paul Orndorff, Sgt. Slaughter, Captain Lou Albano. Rocky Johnson, Tito Santana, Fred Blassie, Iron Mike Sharpe, Ivan Putski, Big John Studd, Buddy Rogers, Masked Superstar, Chief … Continue reading Episode 281: Experiencing Experiences → The post Episode 281: Experiencing Experiences appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Rich joins late, again, while Raven updates us on his betting strategy for UFC 294 and other gambling stories; Feeney tries to flex his position, tries to say he's more popular than Disco; What's Konnan up to this week? Great workers who don't get the respect they deserve because of their gimmicks; The difference in how WWE and WCW handled lawsuits; Rich swears there's a Buddy Rogers robbery story out there, but can't find it; Exotic travel destinations like Newark, Delaware and Atlantic City; Latest podcast reviews; We're number 2 in Colombia; Feeney's okay with murder, but not rape, at least in movies; Raven takes a look at some of the new TV shows; Marvel and DC movie bombs, and of course, all the usual perversions. Follow the guys on X!Raven - @theRavenEffectRich - @RichBocchiniFeeney - @jffeeney3rdGet Raven trading cards by going to http://beaujay.com - buy early and oftenRaven has some action figures available for purchase at http://majorpodmerch.com so go buy them.Buy some of Raven's old comics and other goods. Check out the store by Ask Danna at https://www.ebay.com/str/askdannaHave Raven say things that you want him to say, either for yourself or for someone you want to talk big-game shit to by going to http://www.cameo.com/ravenprime1If you want all the uncensored goodness AND watch The Raven Effect, sign up for Patreon by going to http://www.patreon.com/TheRavenEffect it's only $5 a month!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5166640/advertisement
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we begin our review of the WWF during the Fall of 1983! We talk Magnificent Muraco, Bob Backlund, Buddy Rogers, Sgt. Slaughter, Captain Lou Albano, Rocky Johnson, Andre The Giant, Masked Superstar, Tito Santana, The Samoans, The Grand Wizard, Tony Atlas, and even Michael Hayes! Plus there's rare audio … Continue reading Episode 279: And Now The End Is Near → The post Episode 279: And Now The End Is Near appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Back by Popular Demand! 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: S2 E35 (08/27 - 09/02) Looking back at a memorable '77 WWWF MSG match and feud between Superstar Billy Graham vs Ivan Putski Pat Patterson becomes the first ever WWWF Intercontinental Champion Looking back at a memorable '79 tournament for Mid Atlantic NWA US Title featuring Ricky Steamboat, Jimmy Snuka, Bruiser Brody, Buddy Rogers, and more The Big Event: WWF draws 64,000+ fans for a house show in Canada Looking back at World Class Labor Day 'Star Wars' event 1985, 1986 Summerslam Highlights: 1988-1990, 1992-1995, 1998, 2000 Audio: Ultimate Warrior def Honkytonk Man for IC Title When wrestling gets too real: Memphis Police called after Jerry Lawler is hit by a car (driven by Eddie Gilbert) Audio: Macho Man Randy Savage vs Ric Flair; a rare WWF Superstars match that featured a World Title Change Audio: Vince McMahon vs USWA Saga Continues Looking back at AAA La Revancha event 1993 Audio: Harley Race introduces Yoshi KHAN to the Cactus Jack / Big Van Vader feud Audio: ECW becomes Extreme! ECW leaves NWA as Shane Douglas throws down newly won NWA Heavyweight Title and debuts ECW Championship Audio: As The Dudleys exit ECW (for WWF), Raven makes a memorable surprise return after quitting WCW Audio: The Rock and Sock Connection is formed and immediately leads to Tag Team Gold Audio: Steve Austin tosses Kurt Angle's Gold Medals into the Detroit River Mini Hardys and Mini Dudleys make Raw appearance XPW 'Hostile Takeover' of Philadelphia and ECW Arena begins Audio: Juventud Guerrera 'Juicy' promo from XPW Hostile Takeover Eric Bischoff creates a new World Heavyweight Title and awards it to Triple H Audio: Jerry Lynn vs AJ Styles vs Low Ki TNA Ladder Match 2002 Looking back at Osaka Dream Night event featuring the first ever Cage Match for NJPW 2003 Final Thursday Night Smackdown episode airs on UPN Audio: Chris Jericho performs on FOX reality show 'Celebrity Duets' Audio: The Miz makes his WWE main roster debut WWE suspends Ten stars and releases others for Wellness Policy violations related to the Signature Pharmacy scandal WWE announces a significant change for future violators of the Wellness Policy Adam Pearce wins the vacant NWA World Heavyweight Title Ashley Massaro signs to compete on 'Survivor: China' TNA signs Mickie James MTV2 drops Lucha Libre USA after seven episodes Dixie Carter makes her first ever TV appearance on TNA Impact Kaval wins NXT Season 2 Triple H makes major change to Raw, announces 'Super Shows' featuring Raw and Smackdown stars Audio: Triple H / CM Punk / Kevin Nash attempt to turn Chicken Sh** into Chicken Salad Audio: Memorable 2013 AJ Styles Impact promo confronting TNA Management and more Audio: Kevin Owens 'Mount Rushmore Of Pro Wrestling' Promo from PWG BOLA 2013 WWE releases Zahra Shreiber after social media postings featuring Nazi symbols surface WWE suspends Jimmy Snuka's legends contract after being arrested and charged with third degree murder of Nancy Argentino from 1983 Piss, Sh**, Milk Guy Armando Montalvo shot by Florida Police outside WWE Performance Center Looking back at AAA TripleMania XXIV event 2016 Audio: Kevin Owens wins vacated WWE Universal Championship Audio: John Cena and Roman Reigns memorable promo exchange hyping up match at No Mercy 2017 Looking back at All-In event 2018 And so much more! CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E35 (8/27 – 9/2) online RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E35 (8/27 – 9/2) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (8-16-2013), with Tommy Young, a top NWA referee in the 1970s and '80s, shares stories about Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Jim Crockett, Blackjack Mulligan, Buddy Rogers, Bruno Sammartino, getting kicked out of a WWE event, art of refereeing, and more. He also details the career-ending spinal injury and how he coped with the premature end of his refereeing career.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3076978/advertisement
Back by Popular Demand! 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: S2 E31 (07/30 - 08/05) Bruno Sammartino 'refuses' NWA World Heavyweight Title after def Buddy Rogers who suffered an 'injury' during the match Memorable MSG bloodbath between Bruno Sammartino and Superstar Billy Graham (Special Referee: Gorilla Monsoon) Roddy Piper and Tony Atlas make their WWWF TV debuts Audio: Roddy Piper trolls fans in WWWF TV debut 1979 Audio: Roddy Piper 2nd WWWF TV match vs Jose Estrada 1979 Roddy Piper stabbed following NWA Mid Atlantic Title match vs Jack Brisco Bonus Audio: Roddy Piper $10K promo and match against Jack Brisco for NWA Mid Atlantic Title 1982 Bob Backlund's original WWF run ends 1984 Miss Elizabeth makes her WWF debut Audio: Eddie Gilbert vs Shane Douglas (original opponent: Sting) for UWF TV Title 1987 Looking back at WWF Wrestlefest '88 United States Wrestling Association (USWA) is created Looking back at the one and only WCW appearance of The Pearl Audio: Nikita Koloff vs Rick Rude + Sting 'injury' by Jake 'The Snake Roberts (WCW debut) leads to Ron Simmons def Vader becoming the first ever Black WCW Heavyweight Champion 1992 Hulk Hogan wrestles final WWF match before exiting in 1993 Looking back at SMW 'Night Of Legends' event (1994) and the match that had Chris Jericho break the 'Muta scale' WCW Collision In Korea airs on PPV Audio: Memorable ECW match between The Steiners and Eddie Guerrero vs Cactus Jack, 2 Cold Scorpio, and Dean Malenko 1995 Great Sasuke def Ultimo Dragon to win J-Crown Tournament and becomes 'Sasuke Eight Belts'! Looking back: WWF 'Summerslam' 1997 and ECW 'Heatwave '98 Audio: Lex Luger def Hollywood Hulk Hogan to win WCW World Heavyweight Championship Audio: Sunday Night Heat makes it's debut on USA Network Audio: 'Choppy Choppy, Val Venis' Pee Pee!' Looking back at the Brian Hildebrand Benefit Show 'Curtis Comes Home' 1999 Lance Storm wins WCW Cruiserweight Title and becomes 'Lance Three Belts' Pro Wrestling NOAH holds its inaugural show Audio: First promo confrontation between The Rock and Booker T post WCW closing its doors 2001 Playstation 2 Magazine (UK) launches 4 commemorative covers featuring WWE Divas. Or did they? Audio: Shawn Michaels' infamous Hulk Hogan impersonation on 'Larry King Live' 2005 ROH Fight Of The Century: Bryan Danielson and Samoa Joe battle to a 60 minute time limit draw Audio: CM Punk makes his WWE/ECW debut 2006 Audio: NY WWE fans tell viewers to 'change the channel' during Batista / Big Show match 2006 Vince McMahon loves coc* Vince McMahon makes regular return to WWE programming after Chris Benoit tragedy - and is 'served' with a paternity lawsuit Celebrity Guest Host Dr Ken Jeong (w/ Jeremy Piven) is dropped on his head on Raw 2009 TNA suspends Samoa Joe after backstage tirade over TNA (creative) handling of match against Jeff Hardy Audio: Memorable confrontation between Triple H and newly crowned WWE Champion, CM Punk 2011 Billy Corgan announces the creation of Resistance Pro Wrestling Audio: Abraham Washington makes a dopey Kobe Bryant rape joke on WWE Raw which ultimately leads to his WWE release 2012 Audio: 'And the crowd goes mild!' Remembering the less than stellar TNA 'August 1st Warning' storyline and revelation 2013 Following Ronda Rousey's heartfelt tribute to Roddy Piper at UFC 190, Dana White calls WWE 'fake sh**' Audio: The Broken Hardys become 'Woken' 2017 Joey Ryan counters Mr Socko with the D*** Flip And so much more! CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E31 (7/30 – 8/5) online RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E31 (7/30 – 8/5) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Goodhart and Jim Molineaux discuss the failed 1992 dream match show scheduled to feature "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers taking on Buddy Landell for the TWA championship and why it never took place.
This week on STICK TO WRESTLING we present Part Two of our review of the WWF in the Spring of 1983! We talk Bob Backlund, Magnificent Muraco, Jimmy Snuka, Sgt. Slaughter, Captain Lou Albano, Ivan Putski, The Samoans, Andre The Giant, George Steele, Buddy Rogers, Big John Studd, Tito Santana, The Grand Wizard, Tito Santana, … Continue reading Episode 263: Spring 1983 WWF, Part 2 → The post Episode 263: Spring 1983 WWF, Part 2 appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
Legendary wrestling journalist Bill Apter is the guest today on this classic episode. Join Steve and Bill as they reminisce about Bill's decades of ringside experience covering some of the most iconic moments in professional wrestling. Be here for great old-school tales about Andy Kaufman, Gary Hart, Buddy Rogers, the Von Erichs and much more!
Back by Popular Demand! 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: S2 E20 (05/14 - 05/20) 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: WCW Capital Combat: The Return Of Robocop 1990 and SuperBrawl 1991 Audio: Sid Vicious vs El Gigante: Stretcher Match Looking back: 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 debuts profiling the tragedies surrounding the Von Erich family Looking back: 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 Looking back: First ever WWF In Your House 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: WCW Slamboree 1996-1998 HBK infamous 'Sunny Days' Promo on Bret Hart airs on Raw Audio: Sean Waltman reveals a 'Sunny Day' story involving Shawn Michaels Looking back when Ric Flair had led Time Magazine's 'Person Of The Century' Poll Looking back: 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: WCW No Mercy UK 1999 and ECW Hardcore Heaven 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: WWE Judgement Day 2000-2004, 2007-2009 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 Mordecai makes WWE main roster debut Audio: Bobby Heenan on The Dennis Miller Show TNA suspends Jeff Hardy Looking back: TNA Hard Justice 2005 Tickets for ECW One Night Stand go on sale and immediately sells out Looking back: TNA Sacrifice 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 Audio: TNA rebrands as 'Impact Wrestling' and 'Wrestling Matters' TNA signs Brooke Hogan Looking back: WWE Over The Limit 2012 and Extreme Rules 2013 Audio: Kevin Owens makes WWE main roster debut Looking back: NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable 2015 Samoa Joe makes NXT debut Destination America announces cancellation of TNA Programming effective September 2015 Audio: New Day 'Time Machine' skit poking fun at The Vaudvillains 2016 And so much more! CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E20 (5/14 – 5/20) online RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E20 (5/14 – 5/20) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Back by Popular Demand! This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. These retro episodes return remastered and will be posted every Tuesday at 12 Noon EST. These episodes are filled with hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Whether hearing these for the first time, or revisiting the episodes again, you will enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. SYNOPSIS: S2 E15 (04/09 - 04/15) Buddy Rogers becomes first ever WWWF Champion without wrestling a match Jerry Lawler def Kerry Von Erich to win and become the last ever World Class Wrestling Association Heavyweight Champion Looking back at WWF / All Japan Wrestling Summit 1990 Audio: Owen Hart and Ricky Morton team up and wrestle on WCW TV Looking back at last SNME to air on NBC before moving to FOX Audio: Ultimate Warrior and Sid Vicious cut promos on each for a feud that never developed Audio: Sid Vicious speaks on why he left WWF during the beginning of his feud with Ultimate Warrior Ravishing Rick Rude appears on Howard Stern Show Audio: Jesse Venture speaks on winning lawuit against WWF NJPW hosts first ever Super J Cup Sid Vicious no shows events after stabbing incident with Arn Anderson Audio: Eric Bischoff speaks on Hulk Hogan originally signing with WCW Paul E and ECW fire Sabu after no-showing event for New Japan Audio: Cactus Jack arrives in NWC Promotion 1995 Audio: Ultimate Warrior arrives in NWC Promotion 1995 Bonus Audio: The night NWC had Jim Anvil Neidhart wear KKK outfit and assaults Virgil Undertaker battles New Jack in Smokey Mountain Audio: Gangstas Graveyard Promo on Undertaker and Paul Bearer Michael PS Hayes debuts as Dok Hendrix Audio: First Hunter Hearst Helmsley vignettes air Audio: Rare Brian Pillman radio interview shortly after auto accident Vader detained in Kuwait after getting physical with talk show host ECW holds its first ever PPV, Barely Legal ECW holds banquet night before Barely Legal to tribute Terry Funk Audio: The Rock throws Steve Austin and Smoking Skull belt off a bridge Audio: Looking back at the night WCW tried to hit the reset button on Nitro Audio: Mike Awesome speaks on abruptly leaving for WCW while ECW Champion and dropping the title to Tazz Audio: WCW Wrestler Mike Awesome vs WWF Wrestler Tazz at ECW event Audio: The attack WWE wants you to forget about. Steve Austin and Triple H beat down and chair bash Lita Audio: Jeff Hardy hits Twist of Fate on Stephanie and def Triple H to win IC Championship Looking back at World Wrestling All-Stars 'Eruption' event 2002 Scott Steiner and Chris Nowinski debate America and Foreign Policy on Raw The night WWE had Goldberg wear Goldust' wig John Cena introduces Spinner Belt Looking back at TNA Lockdown PPV 2007, 2008, 2012 WWE bans photographers from televised events CBS cancels proposed Secret Talents Of The Stars series that included Ric Flair Hulk Hogan talks about how he could have gone OJ Simpson on his ex-wife ESPN airs E:60 episode featuring WWE and Vince McMahon Torrie Wilson announces her retirement from wrestling Looking back at PWG One Hundred Event 2009 WWE drafts MVP #1 in 2009 Draft Announcements of Smackdown moving to SyFy and Superstars to WWE Website? Audio: Edge announces his retirement from wrestling Sheamus and Mean Gene Okerlund vs Daniel Bryan and Alberto Del Rio Fandango's theme becomes a hit Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella get married Looking back at TNA X-Travaganza II, World Cup Of Wrestling II 2014 Daniel Bryan wrestles last match before 2015 retirement Taz leaves TNA Impact Memorable Raw segment where Braun Strowman flips an ambulance with Roman Reigns inside And much more! CLICK HERE to listen to THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E15 (4/9 – 4/15) online RIGHT CLICK AND SAVE to download the AUDIO episode of THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY S2 E15 (4/9 – 4/15) online CLICK HERE to access previous episodes for all the shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the 10th edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, host Bob Smith (best known for his years with Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine) takes a look back at 10 action-packed matches that still live on in his memory - and, luckily, they're ones that you can see at the press of a button. Also: Podcast news, listener mail, upcoming events ... and learn what Micrin was, all on pro wrestling's most off-beat and upbeat podcast!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!
Live from Comiskey Park in Chicago, it is a 2 out of 3 falls contest for the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship and the season 5 entry in our TIA Rewind series! "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers takes on champion Pat O'Connor. Don't let the black and white or the fact that this match is from 1961 but feels like it is from 1941 - this is practically a Cover Girl match. If you skipped it the first time we released this don't make same mistake twice. Incredibly watchable even 60+ years later. And, because we're shameless, who better to discuss the "Match of the Century" that ends with one of the most infamous botches in pro wrestling history than Maffew Gregg of Botchamania. If you're looking for a bite sized discussion of this mat classic, look elsewhere. We talk too much. [Buddy Rogers vs Pat O'Connor, June 30 1961]
This week STICK TO WRESTLING is joined by popular returning guest Jammie Ward as we talk all things that happened in the WWF during the Fall of 1982! On this week's podcast: –The talk segment “Buddy Rogers' Corner” debuts. –Related, Jimmy Snuka finally turns babyface. –The Bob Backlund vs Superstar Billy Graham feud rages around … Continue reading Episode 228: Our Boy Jimmy → The post Episode 228: Our Boy Jimmy appeared first on Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam.
The next match in the GKT: Greatest Kayfabe Tournament is here! You the listener have voted and we have a winner! Host Karl Stern discusses the lives and careers of the original "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers and New Japan legend Hiroshi Tanahashi. Both men were among the best wrestlers and most charismatic stars of their eras. It's the Figure Four Leg Grapevine verses the High Fly Flow! Let's talk about Buddy Rogers and Hiroshi Tanahashi!
Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald kick off the twenty-sixth episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast discussing the death of Buddy Rogers, more SummerSlam ‘92 news, WCW's Beach Blast and Clash of the Champions drawing record lows, tons of WWF and WCW notes, the final installment of Wade's Torch Talk with Jim Ross, and much more.
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