Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Benoit

We took a week off from the main show, and you know what that means: We're keeping you busy with some older Between the Sheets Patreon content that we've now made available for free. This time, we decided to assemble the entire “FUCK SABU!” trilogy (originally Patreon episodes #43-#45), covering Sabu's wild 1995, into one file for everyone to check out as a taste of what our Patreon-only deep dives are like. This is a great example, too, as we notice some very interesting things that the newsletters didn't pick up on at the time, like Chris Benoit's surprisingly obvious involvement in orchestrating the whole scenario.Want more content like this? Then sign up for the $5.00/month ($50.40/year if paid annually upfront) tier on our Patreon page and check out the back catalog that spans almost 9 years. This month, for August, the deep dive that we've started on is more 1995 content, covering Bill Watts' brief stint booking the WWF. Also, don't forget: From this point forward, regardless of if we're doing a month-long deep-dive or a smattering of smaller topics, we now release weekly Patreon content, with the segments of the month-long deep dives getting dropped each week as we record them.Anyway, we hope you enjoy these shows, and now, here are the original show descriptions:Part 1:Since April is the 25th anniversary of Sabu being fired from ECW, we decided it was the perfect opportunity to take a deep dive looking at everything that happened surrounding that very memorable event. So that brings us to this month's special, part one of what should be at least two episodes looking at Sabu's 1995, from his signing with NJPW to his indie schedule to his troubles with ECW, climaxing with Sabu double booking himself the night of ECW's big Three-Way Dance card. How did Sabu end up booked in NJPW the same night as the ECW show on late notice, why didn't he just cancel one of the bookings, and how did the situation devolve from there?We look at all of this in-depth, as it was covered in the newsletters, where both Sabu and Paul Heyman were commenting in detail on the record. All that and much more, including Chris Benoit's apparent major role in the Sabu/ECW schism, the greatness of Murder Inc./Wolf Army in 1995 NJPW, Sabu getting maced while doing a run-in for Circle City Wrestling, Chris Zavisa as Sabu's house organ, the proliferation of "Best of Sabu" videotapes, the reemergence of Dennis Coralluzzo in Sabu's career, and much more.This is a GREAT show, with a *lot* of fascinating stuff that's never talked about. Here's looking forward to part two!Part 2:We're back to pick up where we left off in our journey through Sabu's 1995, starting a few weeks after his firing from ECW over the "FUCK SABU!" no-show, as he starts talking to WCW and wins the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship from Koji Kanemoto at the Fukuoka Dome. Things quickly take a turn, though, as Sabu *throws down the title while cutting a promo about how he's a heavyweight*, NJPW tries to pretend it never happened, Sabu drops the belt at the next major show, Sabu becomes one of the anchors of Kevin Sullivan's plan to build "two WCWs" for the Monday Nitro launch, and much more happens as we close out the show just before Nitro launches. But the real meat of this show is in the forgotten Observer report, in black and white and plain English, that Sabu and Paul Heyman came to a secret agreement on an ECW return months before the actual return happened, and how Taz must have been privy to it given his career prospects at the time.All that and much more on another fascinating chapter in the "FUCK SABU!" saga!Part 3:We're back to pick up where we left off in our journey through Sabu's 1995, finishing up the series as we cover the launch of WCW Monday Nitro through the release of the 1995 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards in January 1996. Topics include how quickly Sabu's WCW run fell apart, the strange six month gap where Sabu stops teaming with the rest of Masahiro Chono's Okami Gundan/Murder Inc. stable in NJPW, Sabu scrambling for ideas to make him a pushed heavyweight in WCW like bringing in The Sheik's old United States Championship belt, The Sheik becoming Sabu's agent, Sabu returning to Dennis Coralluzzo's NWA New Jersey, Sabu becoming a transitional UWA World Junior Light Heavyweight Champion, Konnan trying to court Sabu for AAA, Sabu returning to ECW the same day he worked for Dennis, a labyrinthian web of conflicting stories from Sabu and Heyman about how they worked out the return, Sabu “officially” being fired from WCW on their hotline, the WWF's efforts to get Sabu for the 1996 Royal Rumble, and MUCH more. This is a fantastic end to the series and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it.Timestamps:0:09:00 December 1994-January 19950:40:11 February-March 19951:09:52 Week of April 3 & Week of April 10, 19952:04:29 Week of April 17, 19952:27:03 April-May 19953:14:04 June 19953:33:51 July 19954:02:51 August 19954:36:30 September 19955:19:37 October 19955:55:23 November 19956:43:38 December 1995 and beyondTo support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. 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This week we're here to tell you the tragic tale of Nancy & Daniel Benoit. Nancy was an American professional wrestling manager and model. In 2007, Benoit and her son Daniel were ⁠victims of a murder-suicide⁠ committed by her husband, ⁠WWE⁠ ⁠professional wrestler⁠ ⁠Chris Benoit⁠.

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from July 23 and 26, 2010.On the July 23, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they took live calls for an hour mostly reacting to last night's edition of TNA Impact and the ECW segment with Dixie Carter at the end of the show. They also discussed Raw and other current events. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Mitchell discuss a few more items from Impact not covered during the Livecast.Then on the July 26, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell discussed with live callers leading right up to WWE Raw previewing the show, talking about what WWE would do on Raw building to Summerslam, and discussion of whether Nexus vs. Team Cena is a lopsided match-up. Also, topics discussed include Vince McMahon's interview, McMahon seemingly disconnected from reality, history of McMahon put into a corner to make changes, his comments on Chris Benoit, also, NXT Season 2 Rookies, Dolph Ziggler, history of hazings in WWE, TNA topics on the ECW-themed PPV, Mick Foley's stock dropping, the latest on Paul Heyman, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

On this episode of the WCW Nitro Podcast, hosts Dom and BDC break down the January 8th, 1996 edition of WCW Monday Nitro. They take a close look at standout matches like Chris Benoit vs. Alex Wright, Eddie Guerrero vs. Lord Steven Regal, and the star-studded main event featuring Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage taking on Ric Flair and Arn Anderson. Along the way, they explore the in-ring chemistry, storytelling elements, and the show's overall influence during a pivotal time in wrestling. The episode wraps with a discussion on the wild post-match brawl, capturing the energy, chaos, and unpredictability that made Nitro must-see TV in the mid-90s.Chapters00:00 Welcome Back to WCW Nitro Podcast03:21 Chris Benoit vs. Alex Wright: A Wrestling Clinic06:26 The Disrespect of Spitting: A Personal Perspective09:12 Technical Mastery: Regal vs. Guerrero12:13 The Unseen Match: Bret Hart vs. William Regal18:18 Sting and Luger: A New Tag Team Emerges21:25 Match Predictions and Outcomes22:32 DDP vs. Sting: A Clash of Styles24:57 Main Event Analysis: Hogan and Savage vs. Flair and Anderson30:35 Show Recap: Highlights and Lowlights36:56 Comparing Nitro and Raw: Which Show Wins?

In this episode of Wrestling Soup, Anthony Thomas and Joseph E. Numbers discuss the surprising passing of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. They delve into various facets of Hulk Hogan's life, from his in-ring accomplishments to his controversial moments. The hosts reflect on Hogan's storytelling, his influence on the wrestling industry, and personal anecdotes from their own experiences and those shared by others in the wrestling community. They also touch upon reactions from notable figures like Vince McMahon, Ric Flair, and Ron DeSantis. Additionally, they discuss the timing of the re-release of Chris Benoit's theme song by Our Lady Peace for suicide prevention initiatives. This episode offers a deep, multi-layered look at one of wrestling's most polarizing figures and the legacy he leaves behind.00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks00:58 Reflecting on Hulk Hogan's Career and Legacy03:22 Controversies and Public Perception08:17 Hulk Hogan's Tall Tales and Exaggerations31:43 Reactions to Hulk Hogan's Passing42:25 Reflecting on Hulk Hogan's Impact43:28 Honky Tonk Man's Brief Tribute43:58 Ric Flair's Emotional Response45:27 Critique of TMZ's Exploitation50:27 Brutus Beefcake and Brooke Hogan's Reactions52:13 Linda Hogan's Potential Reactions55:38 Brooke Hogan's Struggles and Family Dynamics56:44 Comparing Hogan and Osborne Families58:27 Discussion on Child Stars and Their Challenges01:18:43 Controversial Police Incident in Florida01:24:10 Concluding Thoughts on Hulk Hogan's LegacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

The wrestling world stands silent today, mourning the loss of its most iconic figure. On this somber episode of Wrestling's Road Trip After Hours, Mac Davis and WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long process the shocking news of Hulk Hogan's passing at age 71 from cardiac arrest.Teddy shares touching personal memories of his interactions with Hogan, revealing a side of the wrestling legend many fans never saw. "I had the utmost respect for Hogan. He never disrespected me, he was always nice to me," Teddy recalls, before sharing an incredible story about riding in a limousine with both Hogan and Vince McMahon early in his career. The conversation takes an emotional turn when Teddy reveals he had spoken with Jimmy Hart about Hogan's health just minutes before learning of his passing.The episode explores Hogan's tremendous impact on professional wrestling, with both hosts acknowledging his rightful place on the "Mount Rushmore" of the industry regardless of any personal controversies. They also share industry reactions, including Vince McMahon's powerful tribute calling Hogan "the greatest WWE superstar of all time" and "the first performer who transitioned from being a wrestling star into a global phenomenon."Beyond the Hogan tribute, fans are treated to an entertaining mailbag segment and a fascinating name association game where Teddy shares candid memories of wrestling legends like Chris Benoit, Drew McIntyre, and Mean Gene Okerlund. Each recollection offers a glimpse behind the curtain of professional wrestling, delivered with Teddy's signature honesty and humor.Whether you're mourning the loss of Hulkamania or simply appreciate wrestling history told by those who lived it, this episode captures a pivotal moment for the industry while celebrating the career of a man who forever changed sports entertainment. Subscribe now and join us next Thursday at 7:00 PM Eastern for another captivating conversation with one of wrestling's true originals.Send us a text

This week Christine is taking us back to 90's WWF wrestlemania nostalgia with diving headbutts and chairs to the face. The tragic story of Chris Benoit. Tayler takes us to the ocean to recap the story of every ones worst nightmare. The boat ride from hell the now infamous "Poop Cruise" the ship that left thousands of passengers stranded and literlly swimming in their own flith. Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!

In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #339 of the PWTorch including WCW's huge announcement regarding a live two-hour show on TNT, what is known and still unknown about the show, an update on Chris Benoit in WWF, a preview of WCW Great American Bash, booking a WCW King of the Ring, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Vince is back, and he wants revenge on his children for causing chaos while he was gone. Lots of McMahon interactions this episode, plus the Rock continues to get the best of DX and Big Show. One of the best 24/7 hardcore segments ever aired on this episode at Fun Time USA with Crash Holly and the Headbangers. Plus, Bob Backlund gets involved in Kurt Angle's feud with Chris Jericho and Chyna, and Chris Benoit butts in as well. Edge and Christian get some payback on the she-devil Terri. You can really see the WrestleMania card start to form on this episode.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the.... Paul N Mary show!! The boyz are back and this week they chew the fat on Chris Benoit and R Kelly!! Not sure if the boyz mentioned it but PnMerch is live and all links are below!! Like always, light yours, cuz imma light mine!! IG- https://www.instagram.com/pnmpodcast/TWITTER- https://twitter.com/_pnmpodcastYOUTUBE- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2s1Ye1OZGxaGQ0IjAFUT1A?WWW.PNMPODCAST.COM

ECW One Night Stand 2005 - Does this love letter to ECW still live up to the hype?Maria & Carlos are breaking one of the most legendary one-night pay-per-views in wrestling history and they are joined by returning guests and friends of the podcast Wayne and Dre from Podcast Championship Wrestling. They break down every match, every moment, and ask the big questions:Was it just nostalgia... or does ECW still hit in 2025?Should new wrestling fans watch this show?Is it worth revisiting for longtime ECW loyalists?From Sandman's epic beer-soaked entrance to Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka's brutal war, we cover it all.Plus:The best match of the nightThe most emotional momentAnd whether the flaming table spot still holds up We also spotlight the emotional Rob Van Dam promo, hard-hitting classics like Benoit vs. Guerrero, and the chaos that made ECW unforgettable.Matches reviewed include:– Chris Jericho vs. Lance Storm– Super Crazy vs. Tajiri vs. Little Guido– Rey Mysterio vs. Psychosis– Rhyno vs. Sabu (ft. RVD's epic promo)– Chris Benoit vs. Eddie Guerrero– Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka– Dudley Boyz vs. Tommy Dreamer & The SandmanWhether you lived through the ECW era or you're discovering it for the first time, this video is your full breakdown and viewing guide.LIKE & SUBSCRIBE if you want more wrestling retrospectives!Let us know in the comments:— What's your favorite match from this card?— Should WWE bring back One Night Stand?Podcast Championship Wrestling:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552307077674https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-championship-wrestling/id1607545592#ECWOneNightStand #WrestlingRewatch #RobVanDam #Sandman #MikeAwesome #HardcoreWrestling #ProWrestling #WWE #ECW #WrestlingReview

This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 25) covering the period of 6/18 thru 6/24. Running Time: 5 Hours 14 Minutes This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 5 Hours 14 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E25 (06/18 - 06/24) National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is formed Pat Patterson def Ted Dibiase for WWF North American Title (which would later be renamed the Intercontinental Title). Ray Stevens & Jimmy Snuka def Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood to win NWA World Tag Team Titles. Dusty Rhodes def Harley Race for NWA Heavyweight Title. Looking back at the time Jimmy Hart def Jerry 'The King' Lawler to win the AWA Southern Heavyweight Title. Audio: Infamous Cyndi Lauper appearance on Pipers Pit airs nationwide. Audio: Cyndi Lauper makes an interesting wrestling challenge to Lou Albano, and The Captain accepts. Audio: Jimmy Snuka's wild promo vows revenge on Roddy Piper after Piper's Pit (coconut). Audio: 'Yucks for Bucks' as Magnificent Muraco and Mr Fuji attempt Stand-Up comedy. In the ring, a porta potty, even into the Cooper River: Terry Funk and Stan Hansen wild brawl at NJ Indy event. First ever ECW (Eastern Championship Wrestling) Tag Champs. Looking back at WCW Beach Blast PPV (1992). Audio: Cactus Jack vs Sting (From Beach Blast '92). Bastion Booger makes WWF debut. Memorable Raw match between 1-2-3 Kid vs Razor Ramon which involved a faceplant on the concrete floor, theft of $10,000 and more. Infamous Press Conference: Tonya Harding to manage Love Machine (Art Barr) and Eddie Guerrero in pro wrestling match. Looking back at WCW Clash Of The Champions XXVII (1994). Audio: 24 hours after retaining WCW Tag Team Titles at COC, Cactus Jack battles Sabu in ECW for the first ever. Looking back at ECW Hostile City Showdown '94 Audio: Flyboy Rocco Rock compares Dory Funk Jr to Ronald Goldman (murdered allegedly by OJ Simpson). Looking back at WWF/WWE King Of The Ring PPV (1994, 1996, 2001, 2002). Art Donovan: Worst WWF/WWE guest commentator of all time. Audio: Funny clip from Kayfabe Commentaries poking fun at Art Donovan's commentating at KOR 1994. Grand Wizard, Moolah, Ernie Ladd, Ivan Putski, Pedro Morales, George ‘The Animal' Steele, and Antonio Rocca inducted into WWF Hall Of Fame (1995). Looking back at WCW Great American Bash (1995). The Giant (Big Show) appears for first time on WCW TV. Looking back at ECW Hardcore Heaven 1996. Austin 3:16 is born. Audio: NOD becomes an all black faction and Ahmed Johnson's controversial (but epic) racial promo explaining why he joined the Nation Of Domination. Disciples of Apocalypse (DOA) make WWE debut. Audio: ECW vs WWF feud continues, as Sabu w/ Bill Alfonso battles Flash Funk on Monday Night Raw. Edge's not so memorable WWE in ring debut. Audio: Crash Holly vs Hardcore Holly KOR Qualifying match leads to Patterson and Brisco both winning WWF Hardcore Title. Audio: Diamond Dallas Page is revealed as the 'Stalker' of Undertaker's wife Sara. Booker T make his memorable WWF debut. KOR 2001 Street Fight: Kurt Angle vs Shane McMahon. WWF Tough Enough debuts on MTV. Looking back at the weekly PPV debut of NWATNA (2002). Vince Russo returns to WWE as head writer – for two days. Bret Hart suffers a stroke. Looking back at NWATNA's First Anniversary Show (2003). Kane forced to unmasked for the first time on WWE TV. Audio: Goldberg accepts Theodore Long's 5 Minute White Boy Challenge. WWE Hardcore Tribute to Mick Foley at MSG Raw ends with an Orton punt and a Foley falling down a flight of stairs.  Audio: Yo! Kurt Angle Raps. Looking back at TNA Slammiversary PPV (2005, 2006, 2009). Samoa Joe makes TNA debut. Looking back at ROH first ever Survival Of The Fittest Tournament (2004). Audio: After signing WWE contract, The Summer Of Punk in ROH begins at Death Before Dishonor III (2005). Audio: Another WWE Wedding gone featuring Edge and Lita. Audio: The Sandman battles Macho Libre on week two of ECW (WWE) on Sci-Fi. Less than two weeks after debuting on Sci-Fi, WWE attempts ECW House Show at ECW Arena with questionable results. DX throws Jonathan Coachman head first into a wall, and spray paint his bare ass. Looking back at WWE Vengeance: Night Of Champions PPV (2007). Chris Benoit double murder / suicide tragedy. Looking back at the very eerie DTKC episode (Minority Report) which aired live as news of the double murder / suicide broke. Ron Killings and Konnan quit TNA. Jim Ross almost quits WWE after being drafted to Smackdown during 2008 WWE Draft Lottery. McMahon's Million Dollar Mania comes to an abrupt halt after an 'accident' on Raw. Did the three weeks of McMahon's Million Dollar Mania give WWE the ratings bump they were expecting? Ultimate Warrior wrestles his last ever match (against Orlando Jordan for Nu-Wrestling Evolution in Barcelona, Spain). TNA films pilot episode of Spin Cycle. Audio: TNA Spin Cycle asks some Knockouts if they can make sounds with a body part. WWE releases Sim Snuka, Matt Striker, and Candice Michelle. Audio: Donald Trump ‘sells' Raw back to Vince McMahon. But not before making an interesting announcement and 'firing' Santina Marella. Looking back at WWE Fatal 4-Way PPV, ROH Death Before Dishonor VIII, and NJPW Dominion 6.19 PPVs (2010). Audio: ‘President Barack Obama' appears at WWE Capital Punishment PPV. Just weeks before his WWE contract is set to expire, CM Punk wins #1 Contenders match to face John Cena at MITB for WWE Championship. Disgruntled Chavo Guerrero Jr requests and is granted WWE release. Looking back at NJPW Dominion 6.18 and AAA TripleMania XIX events (2011). TNA sues Scott Steiner after making disparaging remarks against TNA, Hulk Hogan and more. Cyndi Lauper and Wendi Richter appear on Raw (2012) and a WWF/WWE ring for the first time since 1985. Ring Of Honor ceases live iPPV's due to repeated technical difficulties (aka due to live streaming on the cheap). Looking back at ROH Best In The Word iPPV (2013, 2015, 2017). Corey Graves wins his first and only NXT Championship. Vickie Guerrero's WWE retirement match: vs Stephanie McMahon in Chocolate Pudding. Audio: Same old sh**? 2015 Paul Heyman / Brock Lesnar promo on Seth Rollins could air today and not much would need to be changed. Tyson Kidd undergoes career ending neck and spinal surgery. Where's The Boom?! Jeff Jarrett returns to Impact Wrestling and attempts a Global Force Wrestling vs TNA feud. Matt and Reby Hardy become proud parents of their first child, son Maxel. Looking back at WWE Money In The Bank PPV (2016, 2017). Remembering when Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose all held the WWE Championship the same night.  Roman Reigns suspended 30 days for violating WWE Wellness Policy. Maria Kanellis returns to WWE and brings hubby Mike with her. Cody Rhodes def Christopher Daniels to become ROH World Champion WWE releases Willam Morrissey (Big Cass) due to behavioral issues involving alcoholism Looking back at Evolve 107 (2018) Audio: Adam Cole makes history defending NXT North American Championship at Evolve 107 against WALTER (Gunther) Looking back at WWE Stomping Grounds (2019) and the Twitter War that followed between Seth Rollins and Will Ospreay Vince McMahon makes a major change to all televised matches on RAW and SmackDown which fails miserably Elite media: Our minds would be blown how many wrestlers want to leave WWE for AEW. Some even considering intentionally failing the Wellness program so they could be released R-Truth wins WWE 24/7 Title during the wedding ceremony of Drake Maverick and Renee Michelle ESPN Espy Awards launch the first ever category dedicated to WWE Moments Looking back at The #SpeakingOut Movement which culminated with one awful audio clip involving Sammy Guevara and Sasha Banks WWE morphs Nikki Cross into Nikki A.S.H (Almost A Super Hero) WWE morphs Karrion Kross into a Gladiator complete with an oversized awkward looking helmet Audio: Looking back at the interesting WWE creative team hiring and almost immediate firing of Kenice Mobley  WWE releases 15 wrestlers including Tyler Breeze, Ariya Daivari, Chase Parker, Matt Martel, Singh Brothers, Marina Shafir, Tony Nese and Sonjay Dutt Audio: Vince McMahon doubles down on his response to WWE Board Of Directors investigation and Stephanie McMahon replacing him as Interim CEO Amidst Vince McMahon allegations, WWE replaces John Laurinaitis with Bruce Prichard as Interim Head Of Talent Relations Following her release, WWE attempts to censor Sasha Banks signs during WWE programming Hangman Page goes after Booker T for suggesting that Adam Cole work more on his physique Audio: Okada makes his memorable AEW Dynamite debut Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Slammiversary 2022 Looking back at NXT Gold Rush and memorable match between Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker Audio: WWE Title Unification Match between Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler (WWE Women's Tag Team Champions) vs Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn (NXT Women's Tag Team Champions) Hulk Hogan Real American Beer launches Controversial photo surfaces involving Wyatt Sicks following their memorable WWE RAW debut Kayla Braxton announces her departure from WWE Audio: Jacob Fatu makes his memorable WWE debut Audio: Joe Hendry makes his surprising viral NXT debut And much more! 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In this episode of PWTorch ‘90s Pastcast, Patrick Moynahan and Alex McDonald discuss issue #338 of the PWTorch including WWF bringing in Chris Benoit and what it means for his run in ECW, NBC pulls the plug on the WM XI special, Brian Pillman arrested, an update on Dustin Rhodes' WWF gimmick, and much more. Contact us with questions, reactions, and more at torchpastcast@gmail.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Chrismonth rolls on with maybe the most requested stinker of all time. Chris Benoit was dedicated to wrestling from a young age. Check out the episode to see how that turned out! Support Lil Stinkers at https://www.patreon.com/lilstinkers to get every episode early and weekly bonus content. Get your Lil Stinkers merch today at https://www.lilstinkerspod.com If you're 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping @IndaCloud with code STINKER at https://inda.shop/STINKER #indacloudpod Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Jon Delcollo: @jonnydelco Jake Mattera: @jakemattera Mike Rainey: @mikerainey82  

Guys get ready for a ridiculous episode!! Dave has had so much going on he had to come through and check in.. Roll one, get ready to laugh... It's DOPE AS USUAL!! UNRESTRICTED : ⁠https://www.dopeasusualpodcast.com/unrestricted⁠ DISCOUNT CODES : ⁠https://www.dopeasusualpodcast.com/sponsors⁠ NEW MERCH : ⁠https://www.dopeasusualpodcast.com/shop⁠ YOUTUBE : ⁠https://yolalinks.com/subscribe⁠ SPOTIFY :⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://yolalinks.com/spotify⁠ CLIPS : ⁠https://yolalinks.com/clips⁠ INSTAGRAM : ⁠https://instagram.com/dope_as_usual_podcast ⁠⁠ TWITTER : ⁠https://twitter.com/dope_as_usual⁠ THOMAS : ⁠https://instagram.com/dope.as.yola⁠ MARTY : ⁠https://instagram.com/marty_made_it⁠ APPLE PODCASTS : ⁠https://yolalinks.com/apple⁠ PHOTOS : ⁠Click Here⁠ DAVE BLUNTS: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iluvyoudaveblunts⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:21 Dropping album from the hospital 03:04 Quitting lean 04:37 Had to stop tour 07:38 Dave on we*d 08:15 Dave started mushrooms 08:16 Next level of deep thought 10:26 Brian from Family Guy 11:30 Shrooms made me break up with my girl 17:12 Hitting rails of distillate 18:32 DMT? 20:01 New steroids without side effects? 20:14 Chris Benoit 23:40 Ad 23:56 Story: Meeting Kanye 27:27 Panic attack 28:34 Writing Kanye's album 30:47 Dave's team did the beats 32:33 The song that shall not be named 37:23 Kanye apologized? 38:03 The Rizzler 40:32 What does Dave watch 45:08 Predator catchers / catching cases 45:30 Down fools 47:29 American Ninja Warrior 49:08 N word passes 55:06 Suspect TikToks ads 55:31 Story: Bad trip in Vegas 55:34 What's next 58:39 Dave goes in on his label 58:55 Working out with Bradley Martyn 59:16 Fans' reaction to Kanye projects 1:00:50 Industry parties 1:07:32 Tweakers 1:12:05 Don't know what to do with my money 1:12:53 Dave's favorite slur 1:16:35 Hootie and the Butthole D***s 1:17:42 Firing managers 1:19:51 Jesse James F's Dave's B? 1:21:03 Yola slams chicken bake 1:22:24 Is Yola a bully? 1:24:38 Dave's Girl is a sleepwalker 1:26:45 How Jesse cheers up Dave 1:33:56 Buzz breakdown Best way to support the show: Tell a homie!

Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from June 10 and 11, 2010.On the June 10, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch's Greg Parks. They discussed the pending Top 50 WWE Wrestlers DVD and discuss and debate who should make the list. They take live calls on the Top 50 List including Chris Benoit's merits, along with a variety of other topics. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Greg and Wade discuss whether there will ever be another Undertaker, whether Mick Foley gets enough blame for the negatives of his legacy as a wrestler, whether Shawn Michaels could be the storyline Undertaker perpetrator, and more.Then on the June 11, 2010 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and co-host PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops includes discussion with live callers on the previous night's TNA Impact, poor PPV hype for RVD vs. Sting and good hype for the rest of the PPV, Dixie Carter's messages promising big changes in TNA, the NXT Invasion angle, predictions on where the angle will be going, should a "mastermind" be included, Season 2 NXT standouts, Undertaker DVD back-story on "body bag" match, WWE's weak domestic PPV numbers, and more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, more talk about the Top 50 WWE Stars, how WWE might vote the Top 10, Ric Flair-Greg Price feud over Legends Fanfest, Promolast Convention business, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Buckle up, 'cause Raw is WAR and the drama is PEAKING, baby! This week's episode is a chaotic slice of Attitude Era gold that only the year 2000 could deliver

Chris Benoit was one of the most elite professional wrestlers spanning more than two decades. Over a three day period, Chris shockingly murdered his wife and youngest son, before taking his own life. What caused this loving husband and father to commit the most horrific of all acts?  If you enjoy listening, there are a few ways for you to help us out: Buy us a snack, follow us on social media, click 'follow' where ever you're listening from, and give us a rating and review! Thanks for listening! ⁠BUY US A SNACK: https://ko-fi.com/buriedmotives⁠ Follow us on FaceBook: ⁠https://m.facebook.com/Buried-Motives-107918331555188/⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/buriedmotives?utm_medium=copy_link⁠ Email us: buriedmotives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This ain't a wrestling show. This is an episode of COPS with pyros and powerbombs. It's October 5, 2000, and WWF SmackDown! is lookin' like a bar fight in a steel factory.

WWF RAW IS WAR – October 2, 2000UNCENSORED. UNHINGED. UNAPOLOGETIC.This ain't modern-day PG fluff — this was RAW during the golden age of “screw your rules” mayhem. The Attitude Era was fully unchained, and this episode? It was pure chaos from start to finish.

Continuing the trend of iconic moments happening every episode, this episode featured the must replayed moment where Bubba Dudley put 80-year-old Mae Young through a table. Elsewhere, Triple H and Big Show continue their in-fighting as they try to stop the Rock, by making him face Chris Benoit in a steel cage match. Chris Jericho and Kurt Angle heat their feud up and a legend makes a surprise appearance.Watch this episode on Youtube.Follow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEraTommy Blacha made his name in Hollywood as a writer on Conan O'Brien, co-creator of Metalocalypse on Adult Swim, and a writer on shows like The Eric Andre Show and Da Ali G Show. But, a little-known fact about Tommy's career is that he was the head writer of WWE (WWF at the time)) during their most successful period, starting in 1999, taking over for Vince Russo, who left for the competition. This podcast, Tales from the Attitude Era will be a retrospective of Tommy's time in the head writer position and the roller coaster ride that is pro wrestling, co-hosted by Rob Pasbani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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Get a box of tissues, and your strongest emotional armor, because today we're getting a broader understanding of one the darkest kinds of killer- the family annihilator. Often pretending to be the perfect dad, the perfect spouse until they lose control and everyone pays the price. Chris Watts, Josh Powell, John List & the more recent horrifying crimes that continue. Why does this happen? How are there more annihilators than school shooters? And how do we change a system that blames women and children for their own deaths? CW: child abuse, child death, sexual assault, domestic violence, suicide Sources:Men Who Murder Their Families: What the Research Tells Ushttps://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/230412.pdfFamilicide: When Domestic Abusers Kill Their Families and Sometimes, Themselveshttps://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/identifying-abuse/familicide-when-domestic-abusers-kill-their-families-and-sometimes-themselvesThe Scandalous Truth about Nichol Kessingerhttps://youtu.be/QiJFUHELNCk?si=5zQgrfnRL2F2Wc0AAnnie Elise, 10 to LifeChris & Shannan Watts appeared to be in love https://youtu.be/QiJFUHELNCk?si=5zQgrfnRL2F2Wc0AABC NewsWhat are family annihilators https://youtu.be/kHhL0tUeojk?si=-vL1BJaxNMWuX0rFNetflix The Watts Family Tragedyhttps://youtu.be/dSI_5IuhsHI?si=3xYofOuqbNsHoN6eLMNBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.

Monte & The Pharaoh take a hard stance against the growing wave of Chris Benoit apologists in the wrestling community. It's time to stop glorifying a man who committed a horrific act and start respecting the memories of his victims—Nancy and Daniel. Join the conversation as we draw the line and say: no more excuses, no more sympathy, and no more revisionist history. #ChrisBenoit #WrestlingTruth #JusticeForNancyAndDaniel #StopTheApologists #MonteAndThePharaoh #ProWrestlingRealTalk #SpeakTheTruth #NeverForget

On this edition of FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE, Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius discuss the latest Men and Women's Money In The Bank qualifiers, whether there's room for a weekly women's show, if Chris Benoit matches are hard to watch in hindsight and remembers Rick Derringer.

The latest WCW Nitro Podcast rings in the New Year by revisiting the Nitro episode from January 1, 1996. Join the hosts as they analyze Ric Flair's championship run, the impressive technical wrestling of Chris Benoit versus Steven Regal, and the Four Horsemen's internal dynamics. They also delve into the mystery of the Super Assassins, the Giant's challenge to Hulk Hogan, and the build-up to the Hogan-Flair title showdown. The episode further explores various wrestling matches, highlighting the techniques of stars like Flair and Hogan, the significance of match endings, and the impact of Vince McMahon's booking. Finally, they touch upon the progression of wrestling narratives and the anticipation surrounding the NWO storyline.Chapters00:00 New Year, New Beginnings02:08 Ric Flair's Championship Reign05:44 Technical Mastery: Benoit vs. Regal08:46 The Four Horsemen Dynamics12:25 The Super Assassins Unmasked14:10 The Giant's Threat to Hogan15:49 Hogan vs. Flair: A Championship Clash16:25 The Art of Wrestling Moves20:07 The Importance of Match Finishes22:37 Vince McMahon's Booking Decisions25:02 The Evolution of Wrestling Storylines30:38 Final Thoughts and Future Expectations

Ryan and Cindy roll on, hitting the Judgment Day 2000 PPV. In this edition we go to Louisville for a nice six match card, culminating in a classic Iron Man match. Among the topics we discuss: Focus on how the upper card is still the McMahon Helmsley Faction taking on the Rock and Friends.  The evolution of Edge & Christian into full pretty-boy heels and their budding friendship with Kurt Angle to form Team ECK.  Too Cool and Rikishi taking on the mantle of big show openers.  The continued growth of Eddie Guerrero along his Mamacita.  Fun garbage brawl between Shane McMahon and Big Show. The Intercontinental Title hot potato between Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit, culminating in a Submission match. X-Pac and Road Dogg, still being confused for main eventers, take on the Dudley Boys in a table match and need Gerald Brisco's help to gain a victory. The Rock and Triple H face off in an Iron Man match, with Shawn Michaels and his booty shorts refereeing.  The psychology of the Iron Man match and how it stacks up against previous Iron Man matches.   The Undertaker returns and looks a bit different.  KId Rock lending the Undertaker his new theme music, his performance on Raw and Cindy learning about Joe C. All this and much more. Enjoy!

IRVIN MUCHNICK is author, most recently, of CONCUSSION INC: The End of Football As We Know It — his third book. He is a widely published journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Sports Illustrated, People, and many other major magazines and newspapers. He has been interviewed on forums as diverse as Fox News' O'Reilly Factor and National Public Radio's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.In 2007, Irv published WRESTLING BABYLON: Piledriving Tales of Drugs, Sex, Death, and Scandal – a collection of his writings on pro wrestling behind the scenes. Soon thereafter, the sensational double murder/suicide of World Wrestling Entertainment's Chris Benoit brought WRESTLING BABYLON to the attention of Congressional investigators and led to the true-crime book CHRIS & NANCY: The True Story of the Benoit Murder-Suicide and Pro Wrestling's Cocktail of Death, published in 2009. Irv's books and blog writings moved to the center of scrutiny of WWE co-founder and former chief executive Linda McMahon's unsuccessful 2010 U.S. Senate candidacy in Connecticut on the Republican ticket.Over the last four years, Irv's work has helped elevate the story of widespread traumatic brain injury and its consequences for National Football League players and other professional and amateur athletes. His reporting has identified Dr. Joseph Maroon – medical director of WWE, team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a widely quoted NFL consultant – as being among the key figures in manipulating research that was slow to identify and take seriously evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. In the process, the $10-billion-a-year pro football industry was protected and NFL-affiliated doctors profited. The newest developments, including the suicide of retired player and NFL Players Association leader Dave Duerson, and the bargaining impasse between the NFL and the NFLPA, have increased public interest not just in the science of head injuries but also in how it is marketed by America's most popular sport, from the NFL level all the way down to the peewee leagues.Irvin Muchnick, who was assistant director of the National Writers Union from 1994 to 1997 and later a copyright litigation consultant, also is lead respondent of the landmark 2010 Supreme Court case Reed Elsevier v. Muchnick. Publishers Weekly calls the case “the central rights dispute of the digital age.” He blogs about writers' rights issues at http://freelancerights.blogspot.com.Irv can be contacted at info@muchnick.net.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 21) covering the period of 5/21 thru 5/27. Running Time: 4 Hours 33 Minutes. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony first aired in 2018 and spanned two seasons. After much demand, these retro episodes return REMASTERED and UPDATED FOR 2025. Wrestling history up to and including 2024 has been added! Hundreds of hours of original wrestling clips & stories. Enjoy this deep dive into pro wrestling's awesome history. RUNNING TIME: 4 Hours 33 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E21 (05/21 - 05/27) Jerry Lawler sues WWF over use of 'The King' (Harley Race) at Tennessee events. 'Bitter rivals' Iron Sheik and Hacksaw Jim Duggan arrested in NJ for Drug and Alcohol possession. And what Iron Sheik clams at the Courthouse is hilarious. Audio: Hacksaw Jim Duggan speaks on arrest with Iron Sheik. Lex Luger def Michael PS Hayes to being a 523-day reign as NWA United States Champion. Scott Hall makes WCW TV debut. Brian Lee becomes first ever Smoky Mountain Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. Looking back at WCW Slamboree: A Legends Reunion PPV (1993, 1994, 1995). Audio: 16-year-old Jeff Hardy makes WWF debut (against 1-2-3 Kid). Fake Undertaker (Brian Lee) makes WWF TV debut. Audio: The closest you will ever get of Gordon Solie and Bobby Heenan commentating an ECW match: Terry Funk vs Tully Blanchard. Hunter Hearst Helmsley makes his Monday Night Raw debut. Savio Vega makes his WWF in ring debut. Audio: Five minutes that changed the Monday Night Wars: Scott Hall arrives in WCW and declares war. Audio: "I'm Not A Shark.....I'm A Man!" Looking back at WWF In Your House 8: Beware Of Dog and Beware Of Dog II (1996). Looking back at WWF Over The Edge PPV (1999). Audio: Steve Blackman, Ahmed Johnson, Val Venis, Harley Race, and Bret Hart share some of their favorite Owen Hart rib stories. WWF Owen Hart Raw tribute show (Raw Is Owen) scores 3rd highest rating (7.2) in Raw history. Kevin Nash (c) vs Bret Hart for WCW Heavyweight Title on Jay Leno Show canceled due to death of Owen Hart. Audio: Daffney def Crowbar to win WCW Cruiserweight Title. Audio: 12-year-old Reid Flair (RIP) tries to place 'peacemaker' between David and Ric Flair on WCW Nitro. Looking back at WWF Judgment Day PPV (2000, 2005, 2006). Audio: Undertaker returns to WWF TV after eight-month absence and debuts the American Bad Ass character. CompuServe debuts 'Ask Rena' (Mero) weekly Q&A column. Triple H blows out quad muscle on Raw during Tag Team Title match (w/ Steve Austin) and lose the titles to Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit. Days after Triple H tears quad, Chris Benoit suffers neck injury during tag team title defense (w/ Chris Jericho). Audio: Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer vs Joey Buttafuoco (Celebrity Boxing 2002). WWE premieres two new shows: WWE Confidential and Velocity. NWATNA hires Mike Tenay as lead announcer for Impact. Looking back at WWA 'The Reckoning' PPV (2003). Audio: Bret Hart heartfelt promo at WWA 'The Reckoning' only months after suffering a stroke. WWE receives huge backlash from fans after attempting a heart attack angle with Eddie Guerrero on Smackdown. TNA releases Diamond Dallas Page. TNA cancels all future Impact tapings until TV deal is finalized with Spike TV (Fall 2005). The Dudleys launch Team 3D Academy Pro Wrestling School. Audio: In an attempt to boost low TV ratings, Vince McMahon announces 'McMahon's Million Dollar Mania'. Looking back at XPW reunion show 'Cold Day In Hell' (2008). Looking back at TNA Sacrifice PPV (2009). Audio: Kurt Angle vs Sting vs Mick Foley vs Jeff Jarrett: Ultimate Sacrifice Match. Looking back at WWE 'Over The Limit' PPV (2010, 2011). Audio: Batista quits WWE live on Raw. Audio: WWE announces Bret Hart as intern Raw General Manager. Sinclair Broadcasting Group purchases Ring Of Honor. Comparing Sinclair Broadcasting and WWE stock in 2011 and today. Looking back at Ring Of Honor 'Supercard Of Honor VI' (2011). Chris Jericho suspended by WWE after kicking Brazilian Flag during live WWE event. Audio: Chris Jericho speaks on the Brazilian Flag incident. Sami Zayn makes his NXT debut. Looking back at NJPW 'Back To The Yokohama Arena' PPV (2014). Looking back at WWE Extreme Rules PPV (2016). Looking back at WWE Backlash PPV (2017) Alberto El Patron (Del Rio) becomes a US Citizen Looking back at WWE RAW episode when Max Caster appeared as Bobby Lashley's 'sister' All Elite Wrestling makes history: Looking back at their first ever event, AEW Double Or Nothing 2019 Trivia Question: Who were involved in the first ever match in AEW history? Audio: AEW roster, led by Cody Rhodes, thanks the fans for their support leading into Double Or Nothing Audio: Cody Rhodes and Dustin Rhodes share a moment following their match at AEW DON Jon Moxley, Brian Cage and Dean Malenko sign with AEW Audio: Looking back at 'The Electric Chair' segment where Sami Zayn named dropped AEW on Monday Night RAW Hana Kimura tragically passes away at 22 Looking back at AEW: Double Or Nothing 2020 and 2024 Audio: FTR make their AEW debut on Dynamite This week was not a good week for marriages: Zachary Wentz/Kimber Lee, Charlotte Flair/Andrade, Myles Borne/Jaydn Bostian all get married (and ultimately split up) WWE introduces NXT and trainees as live fans on televised events during the early days of the pandemic (Pre Thunderdome) Audio: John Cena's cowers to China and apologies for calling Taiwan a country (Last Week Tonight With John Oliver) Ric Flair to come out of retirement for one final match. Ricky Steamboat will not be his opponent Audio: Coming soon to NXT 2.0: Giovanni Vinci Looking back at NJPW: Resurgence 2023 Audio: Mercedes Mone vs Willow Nightingale for first ever NJPW Strong Women's Championship Looking back at WWE Night Of Champions 2023 Audio: Jimmy Uso superkicks Roman Reigns as The Bloodline implosion begins (WWE NOC 2023) Looking back at Impact Wrestling: Under Siege 2023 PPV Charlotte Flair and Liv Morgan pulled from appearing in Queen Of The Ring Movie (replaced by Kamille and Toni Storm) Sabu makes his memorable AEW debut on Dynamite Bret Hart becomes the first wrestler to ever receive a Star on the Canada Walk Of Fame Roman Reigns surpasses 1000 days as WWE Universal Champion Looking back at WWE King & Queen Of The Ring 2024 Audio: Kris Statlander turns on Willow Nightingale at AEW DON 2024 Audio: Adam Cole and MJF make their surprise but somewhat odd returns at AEW DON 2024 Triple H announces SummerSlam to become two-night events TKO merges WWE and UFC live event operations and slowly begin the process of permanently changing WWE event structure Audio: Jim Ross grades AEW after their first 5 years in existence. 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Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from May 18 and 19, 2010.On the May 18, 2010 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and guest cohost Jason Powell of prowrestling.net take live calls for an hour with a focus on last night's Raw, Bret Hart's U.S. Title win, and the final hype for Over the Limit. Also, has Eric Bischoff's association with TNA's failures this year hurt his reputation from the WCW boom period? Should TNA change their PPV schedule? How about WWE returning to brand-specific PPVs? What does it take to become a wrestling creative team member?Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Keller and Powell discuss the TNA Top Ten Contenders rankings, Jim Ross's future, and more.Then on the May 19, 2010 episode, PWTorch's James Caldwell and Bruce Mitchell includes discussion on the previous night's NXT show, the Daniel Bryan vs. Michael Cole angle, why it points to reinforcing Vince McMahon is the ruler of the WWE Universe, where the angle is going, plus comparisons between Bret Hart in WWE and Ric Flair in TNA, Ultimate Warrior's rant on Ted DiBiase, "Lost" affecting WWE PPV buys on Sunday, the PPV line-up, Christian paying tribute to Chris Benoit on Raw, Taz's work in TNA, and more.Then in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they discuss Ronnie Garvin in-depth, Linda McMahon's Senate campaign, whether McMahon can win the Senate, Michael Benoit's letter imploring voters not to vote for McMahon, TNA roster cuts, state of TNA management, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Welcome to Wrestling Recommendations!Your hosts Eddy and Travis dive in with a deep retrospective and watch along to some of their favorite wrestling matches.Chosen at random by the Wheel of Destiny!On this episode, we witness a Steel Cage match on the tail end of the Attitude Era. As Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit face off, with an angry Steve Austin on commentary.Taking place during Monday Night Raw on June 11th, 2001!Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you Wrestling Recommendations!

In this episode, the hosts delve into the life and career of Chris Benoit, discussing his early memories, what made him stand out as a wrestler, and his impact on the wrestling world. They explore the controversy surrounding his legacy, the question of whether he was underrated or underutilized, and share their favorite matches and moments. The conversation also touches on the hypothetical scenario of Benoit staying in WCW and the implications of his tragic end, ultimately questioning if WWE should remember him for his wrestling achievements despite the dark aspects of his life. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complex legacy of Chris Benoit, exploring the intersection of his wrestling career and the tragic events that led to his downfall. They discuss the challenges of separating an artist from their art, the importance of mental health awareness in wrestling, and the impact of CTE on athletes. The conversation culminates in reflections on Benoit's career and the lessons learned from his life and actions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chris Benoit00:56 First Memories of Chris Benoit03:55 Benoit's Wrestling Style and Impact08:53 Benoit's Intensity and Comparisons13:58 Underrated or Underappreciated?20:04 Favorite Matches and Moments of Chris Benoit30:13 WrestleMania Moments and Tag Team Classics34:12 What If Chris Benoit Stayed in WCW?41:44 The Legacy of Chris Benoit: Artists vs. Art48:31 Can We Separate the Artist from the Art?01:00:51 Reflections on Chris Benoit's Career and Tragedy01:04:29 The Emotional Weight of Benoit's Final Moments01:11:00 Mental Health in Professional Wrestling01:17:48 Chris Benoit's Legacy and Impact on Wrestling

In this episode of The It Doesn't Matter podcast, the hosts review WWE Backlash 2013, discussing the matches, characters, and the overall impact of the event. They delve into the opening match featuring Fandango and Chris Jericho, the US title match between Kofi Kingston and Dean Ambrose, and the strap match between Sheamus and Mark Henry, providing insights and personal reflections on the wrestling landscape of that time. In this segment of the conversation, the hosts delve into various wrestling topics, including humorous backstage interactions, the dynamics of key matches, and the evolution of wrestling characters. They discuss the significance of Jack Swagger's career, the physicality of matches, and the rise of The Shield as a dominant force in WWE. The conversation also touches on memorable WrestleMania moments and the impact of character development on long-term success in wrestling. In this segment, the hosts analyze various wrestling matches, focusing on Randy Orton's match against Big Show, Ryback's championship challenge against John Cena, and potential future title contenders. They discuss the realism of match scenarios, the effectiveness of certain moves, and the overall impact of these matches on the wrestling landscape. The conversation also touches on the evolution of characters and storylines in WWE, highlighting the importance of engaging narratives in wrestling. In this episode, the hosts provide a detailed analysis of various WWE matches, including the Ryback vs. John Cena match and the steel cage match between Brock Lesnar and Triple H. They discuss the storytelling elements, character development, and the overall impact of these matches on the wrestling landscape. The conversation also touches on the significance of the show as a whole and previews an upcoming discussion on Chris Benoit, highlighting the complexities of his legacy in wrestling.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Backlash 201301:50 Fandango vs. Chris Jericho: Opening Match Analysis07:11 Kofi Kingston vs. Dean Ambrose: US Title Match Breakdown14:37 Sheamus vs. Mark Henry: Strap Match Discussion24:35 Valentine's Day and Wrestling Humor25:00 Backstage Drama and Character Dynamics26:10 Jack Swagger vs. Alberto Del Rio: I Quit Match28:59 WrestleMania Memories and Fan Reactions30:20 Jack Swagger's Career and Missed Opportunities32:11 Physicality in Wrestling: Swagger vs. Del Rio33:57 Team Hell No vs. The Shield: Tag Team Dynamics40:57 The Rise of The Shield and Future Champions42:01 Randy Orton vs. Big Show: Extreme Rules Match42:51 Match Analysis: Orton vs. Big Show47:49 Ryback's Championship Challenge55:20 Future Title Contenders01:00:03 Technical Insights and Match Realism01:00:25 WWE Match Analysis and Commentary01:02:08 Follow-Up on Ryback vs. Cena01:04:56 Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H: Steel Cage Match Breakdown01:12:43 Overall Show Evaluation and Reflections01:19:58 Previewing Next Week's Topic: Chris Benoit Discussion

On this REMIX episode of Grilling JR, listen as JR and Conrad revisit Backlash 2001, which took place on April 29, 2001 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Il. In it, we'd see a "winner take all" main event tag team match featuring WWF Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Intercontinental Champion HHH taking on the WWF Tag Team Champions, The Brothers of Destruction, Undertaker and Kane. Plus, Shane McMahon vs. Big Show in a Last Man Standing match, Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle in an Ultimate Submission match, and much more! THE PERFECT JEAN - F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code JR15 at www.theperfectjean.nyc/JR15 #theperfectjeanpod CARGURUS - #1 most visited car shopping site. Shop from millions of cars to find your best deal. CarGurus.com BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. ENVISION - Save money and grow your business with Envision Marketing—visit https://conradsguy.com/  today!

Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover King of the Ring 2001, the ending of a curse month for the WWF.Ratings are dropping at an alarming rate and they're starting to panic. Then Triple H tears his quad and they really panic. Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho are suddenly elevated to the main event and the WCW invasion storyline is sped up. What could possibly go wrong?We've got Steve Austin defending the WWF Title against Benoit and Jericho in a Triple Threat Match, Kurt Angle vs. Shane McMahon in a Street Fight, and a King of the Ring Tournament featuring Angle, Edge, Christian, and Rhyno. Plus we preview WWE Backlash and talk about some of WWE's recent releases.

The WCW Nitro Podcast episode features Notorious DOM! with Papi Platano and BDC discussing a wide range of wrestling subjects. Their conversation includes a tribute to Steve Mongo McMichael, nostalgic reflections on WCW, the importance of Eddie Guerrero's matches, Lex Luger's Hall of Fame induction, and the contentious legacy of Chris Benoit. They also analyze specific December 1995 matches like Disco Inferno vs. Paul Orndorff and Lex Luger vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Furthermore, they explore character evolution (highlighting Lex Luger), the dynamics of championship victories, impactful industry moments, the influence of leaks, the current wrestling landscape's unpredictability, the nuances of wrestling promos (especially Hogan's WCW role and wrestler trust), dark matches, the significance of undefended titles, comparing WCW Nitro and Monday Night Raw's quality, and previews of upcoming matches, including wrestling moves and innovations.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Tribute to Steve Mongo McMichael03:01 WCW Nostalgia: December 11, 199506:47 Eddie Guerrero vs. Mr. JL: A Showcase of Talent09:02 Lex Luger's Hall of Fame Journey12:22 The Controversial Hall of Fame: Chris Benoit Discussion16:54 Disco Inferno vs. Paul Orndorff: A Match of Confusion19:17 Lex Luger vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan: The Torture Rack Finish23:29 The Evolution of Wrestling Characters28:04 The Dynamics of Championship Wins32:00 The Impact of Iconic Wrestling Moments36:28 The Role of Leaks in Wrestling Storylines38:18 The Current State of Wrestling and Fan Expectations42:31 Trust Issues in Wrestling Promos43:52 The Role of Hogan in WCW44:54 Dark Matches and Championship Dynamics46:18 Moments of the Night: Highlights and Lowlights49:22 Comparing Nitro and Raw: A Battle of Shows52:01 Upcoming Matches and Anticipation55:20 Wrestling Moves and Innovations

WWE SmackDown #173 - December 5th, 2002: Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero and Edge do battle in a Fatal Four Way Elimination Match to determine who faces The Big Show for the WWE Title at Armageddon.Maffew from Botchamania joins Tom Campbell to watch every WWE SmackDown episode from the start. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION at Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts kick off a season covering the ill-fated Invasion storyline with Backlash 2001. We're in the shadow of Wrestlemania X-Seven so we're dealing with the aftermath of Steve Austin turning heel and joining up with Vince McMahon.Our main event tonight will have Austin teaming with his new tag team partner Triple H against The Undertaker and Kane in a match for the WWF Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, and the WWF Tag Team Championship. Plus we've got Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit in an Ultimate Submission Match and Shane McMahon vs. The Big Show in a Last Man Standing Match.Plus we discuss WWE buying AAA and whether New Japan could be next, the finals of the Owen Hart Cup being set, and Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff's new business venture.

Today we jump back ten years (4-22-2015) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill interviewing former WWE writer/published author Brian Solomon who had a new book, "Pro Wrestling FAQ." He shares stories about Vince McMahon and working in WWE including interviews with a ton of wrestlers during his time there including Chris Benoit speaking about his love of his family and how shocked he was at what happened later. Also, the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, McNeill and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell discuss the latest news, events, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Updated For 2025! This Week In Wrestling History (Season 3 Week 16) covering the period of 4/16 thru 4/22. Running Time: 4 Hours 27 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 27 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S3 E16 (04/16 - 04/22) Audio: Fabulous Moolah appears on TV Show 'To Tell The Truth' (1961) Playboy Buddy Rose loses a Hair vs Hair match against Roddy Piper. Audio: Hulk Hogan def Nick Bockwinkel for AWA Heavyweight Title - only to have decision overturned a few days later. Thus began two years of AWA fu**ery towards Hogan and fans. Adrian Adonis and Dick Murdoch (North South Connection) def Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson to win WWF Tag Titles. Looking back at AWA Wrestlerock '86. Looking back at Saturday Night's Main Event #16 (1988). Mike McGuirk makes WWF announcing debut. Audio: Highlights of wrestling themed Morton Downey Jr Show featuring David Schultz, Paul E Dangerously, Jim Wilson, Capt Lou Albano, and others (1988). Controversial 'Now It Can Be Told' episode hosted by Geraldo Rivera accusing WWF of multiple accounts of sexual abuse airs. Roddy Piper hosts Piper's Pit that never makes TV due to controversial comments related to Geraldo 'Now It Can Be Told' episode. Paul Heyman, Jim Crockett and Jim Hudson join forces to create a new Promotion (later called World Wrestling Network). Audio: Infamous Vader vs Cactus Jack WCW Worldwide match involving multiple hard shots to Cactus' face. Includes rare unedited commentary by Jesse 'The Body' Ventura. Negotiations between All Japan Women's Wrestling and Tonya Harding fall thru. Looking back at WCW Spring Stampede PPV (1994, 1998, 2000). Audio: Ric Flair's WCW Heavyweight Title win over Ricky Steamboat not acknowledged in the record books. Looking back at ECW Hostile City Showdown 1995. Audio: After losing ECW Heavyweight Title to Sandman, Shane Douglas walks out of ECW Arena - wearing a WWF Monday Night Raw shirt. Brian Pillman released from hospital following serious auto accident. First televised Bi-Sexual wrestling angle? Beulah McGillicuddy cheats on Tommy Dreamer with Kimona Wanalea. Audio: WWF starts airing ridiculously stupid 'Reality-Check' spots during Raw episodes. Looking back at WWF IYH 14: Revenge Of The Taker (1997). Scott Steiner arrested for threatening GA DOT Highway worker. Buff Bagwell suffers serious neck injury during tag team match on WCW Thunder. Brock Lesnar passes up Olympics and agrees to a deal with WWF. Audio: 'It Never Happened!'. Looking back at the night Chris Jericho def Triple H to win WWF Championship, only to have the decision reversed moments later. Audio: WWF Champion Triple H vs ECW Champion Tazz. Looking back at ECW Cyberslam 2000. Triple H regains IC Championship def Jeff Hardy. Looking back at WWF Backlash PPV (2002, 2004). Audio: Hulk Hogan vs Triple H for WWF Undisputed Championship. Colt Cabana vs Eddie Guerrero vs CM Punk tear it up in IWA Mid South. Audio: Vince Russo replaces James Storm with AJ Styles against Jeff Jarrett (Cage Match for NWA World Heavyweight Championship). Bloody Jim Ross on Raw leads to MA Rating on WWE Network. Audio: 'You Screwed Matt!' Fans let Lita and WWE know how they feel after Matt Hardy being fired following incident with Lita and Edge. Brock Lesnar and WWE settle 'no-compete' lawsuit following failed attempt at NFL career. Palmer Cannon requests release from WWE after incident involving Chris Benoit and JBL. WWE ends working relationship with developmental territory Deep South Wrestling. Austin Aries suspended for 90 days by TNA due to unprofessional behavior. Santino Marella makes WWE debut and wins IC Title. Looking back at WWE King Of The Ring (2008). 'Barack Obama' and 'Hillary Clinton' battle it out in WWE ring. WWE suspends Michael PS Hayes after incident involving Mark Henry and a racial slur. TNA launches their 'Cross The Line' campaign. Looking back at TNA 'Lockdown' PPV (2009, 2010). WWE airs Monday Night Smackdown. WWE releases Shelton Benjamin, Mickie James, Katie Lea Burchill, Jesse, Mike Knox, Funaki, and Jimmy Wang Yang. RVD def AJ Styles to win TNA Heavyweight Championship. WWE announces the creation of WWE Performance Center. E! announces the creation of WWE Reality TV Series, 'Total Divas'. WWE sends Rosa Mendes home from European Tour due to personal issues. WWE Network releases 'Warrior: The Ultimate Legend' documentary. Takeshi Morishima abruptly retires due to complications involving diabetes. WWE airs idiotic commercial hyping 'Extreme Rules PPV (2016) by showing Bugs having sex. Samoa Joe def Finn Balor to win NXT Championship. Ring collapses on Raw during match between Braun Strowman and Big Show. Looking back at the 2018 WWE Superstar Shakeup featuring RAW, SmackDown and NXT Bruno Sammartino passes away at 82 Looking back at WWE Fastlane 2019 PPV Audio: Firefly Funhouse with Bray Wyatt, Abby The Witch and Mercy The Buzzard makes it WWE TV debut Viking Experience (War Raiders) make their WWE main roster debut Audio: Ivar speaks candid about Vince McMahon's horrible decision to change War Raiders name to Viking Experience AEW signs Private Party Audio: The Shield's Final Chapter: Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose' final sit-down interview before Jon Moxley's departure Anonymous WWE employee begs Florida officials to shut down WWE tapings due to the Pandemic NXT defeats AEW Dynamite for a second consecutive week; but the demo! Mark Carrano fired by WWE after Mickie James is shipped her locker room belongings in a trash bag Tony Khan provides a very lame reason why AEW hasn't promoted their collab with Impact Wrestling (and Rebellion PPV) on AEW TV programming Kenny Doane announces his retirement from in-ring competition Pat McAfee makes his WWE TV Commentary debut for SmackDown Liv Morgan scammed by a scammer pretending to be a fan who sold his home to a scammer pretending to be Liv Morgan. Got all that? Audio: LA 'Don't call me Max Dupri Yet' Knight debuts 'Knight Male Models' (later changed to Maximum Male Models) Ric Flair (73) posts video training in the ring with Jay Lethal which would later lead to Flair's 'Final Match' Looking back at TNA/Impact Wrestling Rebellion PPV 2023, 2024 Ted Dibiase Jr arrested and charged with multiple federal crimes with punishment up to 120 years in prison Ric Flair posts an awful picture smiling and posing next to extremely ill Steve 'Mongo McMichael' (battling ALS) Audio: Chad Gable turns on Sami Zayn Audio: Ludwig Kaiser turns on Giovanni Vinci Audio: Broken Matt Hardy makes surprise return to TNA after being released from AEW WWE begins the QR Code teasers which would eventually lead to Wyatt Sicks' WWE debut WWE releases Eight including Indus Sher, Jinder Mahal, Von Wagner, Cameron Grimes XIA Li and others Looking back at AEW Dynasty 2024 PPV And so much more! 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In this week's Interview Classic episode from five years ago (4-14-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents an interview with MLW founder and booker Court Bauer, who also spent years working in WWE as a Creative Team member. He talks about how MLW is adjusting to the coronavirus situation, how he thinks WWE and AEW are handling the coronavirus including continuing to tape matches, his thoughts on how Vince McMahon is handling the XFL's demise and the coronavirus changing his entire business operations and threatening many revenue streams assumed to be safe, whether he is rooting for AEW to succeed, the mixing of MMA competitors and fight-styles into pro wrestling shows, Ronda Rousey's run with WWE and her recent comments, working with MJF since 2017 in MLW and which wrestlers of the past he reminds them of, his thoughts on “cinematic” post-produced wrestling matches, and more. In a VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Court gives his take on the “Dark Side of the Ring” series including the Von Erich, Brawl for All, and the Chris Benoit documentary with observations on the relationship between Eddie Guerrero and Benoit.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

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

On this episode of Grilling JR, Jim and Conrad look back 25 years for Backlash 2000, which took place on April 30, 2000, at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. It was the second Backlash PPV, and featured Chris Jericho vs. Chris Benoit, Big Show vs. Kurt Angle, and a main event between The Rock and Triple H (with Shane McMahon as special guest referee) for the WWF Championship. That and so much more as we relive Backlash 2000! TURTLE BEACH - Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code JR at https://www.turtlebeach.com/JR! #turtlebeachpod BLUECHEW - Visit BlueChew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code JR -- just pay $5 shipping. MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at https://magicspoon.com/JR  Magic Spoon—hold on to the dream! HOME CHEF - For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.com/JR ENVISION - Save money and grow your business with Envision Marketing—visit https://www.conradsguy.com   

SHOW SUMMARY: In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from five years ago (3-19-2020), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by PWTorch VIP analyst Todd Martin. Todd and Wade discuss the “Dark Side of the Ring” two-hour special on Vice on Chris Benoit, quick thoughts on C.M. Punk's starring movie debut, AEW Dynamite review including Cody's demeanor on commentary and the Matt Hardy-Chris Jericho segment, NXT on USA review including Triple H's role, Smackdown review including Gronkowski, Raw review including Randy Orton's promo, plus conjecture on how long fan-free events would be the norm, whether wrestling still happening is a reasonable decision, the latest news on Jon Jones and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

On this episode of Grilling JR, the voice of professional wrestling Jim Ross and host Conrad Thompson are back! JR shares details about his whirlwind trip across the pond for Inside The Ropes with close friend of the show Kenny McIntosh. Then the guys dive into all the ups and downs of the WWE in 2004 leading up to the Royal Rumble. JR shares his thoughts on Vince McMahon's infamous backstage roster meeting, his on air bullying of JR and the build to Chris Benoit winning the Rumble. All that plus much more on this week's edition of Grilling JR.  BILT - Start earning points on rent you're already paying by going to joinbilt.com/JR MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code JR at https://shopmando.com/ #mandopod ROCKET MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/JR BLUECHEW - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE at https://bluechew.com/ BUSINESS IS ABOUT TO PICK UP - Make sure you get your hands on the most anticipated books coming out this year, "Business Is About To Pick Up: 50 years in wrestling in 50 unforgettable calls" available now to ORDER at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739380/business-is-about-to-pick-up-by-jim-ross-with-paul-obrien/ SAVE WITH CONRAD - Start 2024 saving money with some help from our friends at https://www.savewithconrad.com/ ADVERTISE WITH GRILLING JR - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on Grilling JR. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with Grilling JR. Get all of your Grilling JR merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/grilling-jr On AdFreeShows.com, you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices