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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 travel back to TNA in 2007! As "The Instant Classic" Christian Cage takes on KAZ aka Frankie Kazarian in a Ladder Match, with the winner earning a championship match against Kurt Angle.Taking place at TNA's Genesis show on November 11th, 2007!Listen and watch along, as they continue to bring you their Wrestling Recommendations!
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the criteria for the GOOTs (greatest wrestlers of our time) and an official Masked Man list of wrestlers, and they determine whether they will qualify for the tournament (3:03). Then they discuss the following headlines: WrestleMania will be in Saudi Arabia in 2027 (6:06) Carmelo and Trick Williams reunite on NXT (27:30) The AJ Styles promo on WWE ‘Raw' (31:50) Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch are doing their best work together (38:00) Is LA Knight up next (42:27)? AJ Lee's first promo since WWE return (48:24). Daniel Garcia's heel turn (59:22) Then they go over a list of 134 people and decide whether they fall above or below the Steiner line (1:03:01). Last, AEW TNT champion Kyle Fletcher joins the show and discusses the following: His approach to having the best match on the card every week (1:30:47) His character changes after the comparisons to other legends (1:37:43) His wardrobe and collection of pink suits (1:38:47) Becoming TNT champion (1:41:08) Response to a critique from Stevie Richards (1:44:22) Challenging Adam Page for the AEW world title (1:52:23) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Kyle Fletcher Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kaz, Dario, and Matt talk about the World Champ DH and marathon races, plus dig into the recent Kona Hei Hei review and more reader questions.
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley have made it to the ninth monthly PPV of 2007, No Surrender from September 9, 2007 at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. Kurt Angle defends all of the TNA Championships in 3 separate matches, first he teams with Sting to defend the TNA Tag Team Championships against Team Pacman, next he defends the X-Division Championship against Jay Lethal and finally in the main event, the TNA World Heavyweight Championship is on the line against "The Monster" Abyss! Also, Rhino looks to get revenge against James Storm once again, Samoa Joe goes one on one with the undefeated Christian Cage and "Wildcat" Chris Harris faces Dustin Rhodes alter ego, Black Reign in a No Disqualification Match! Plus, Kaz looks to win over Ms. Brooks when he faces Robert Roode, a #1 Contender Tag Team Gauntlet and Father James Mitchell returns with a surprise! You won't want to miss us covering this 3 hour epic event! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store
Russell Yaxley, Deputy Mayor of Glenorchy City Council, joins Kaz and Tubes for this week’s Mayor on the Air segment, discussing various improvements for the region, including the reopening of the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Michael Kelly, Chair of the Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Community Network (TSPCN), joins Kaz and Tubes to detail the launch of the Tasmanian Messages of Hope book for World Suicide Prevention Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kaz shares another amazing hack with Tubes, this time using walnuts to help fix scratches in wood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Basketball superfan, Adam ‘Webby’ Webster, joins Kaz and Tubes to detail his NBL predictions, including his picks for MVP, the top four, and the champions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: On any given day in Chicago, who gets the biggest pop—Michael Jordan, Mike Singletary, CM Punk, or AJ Lee (0:30)?David and Kaz kick off the show with a huge announcement for next week's episode of 'The Masked Man Show' (4:11). Then, we get another hot take from Kaz, and he says there is ONE thing AEW could do to get back in the fight with WWE (8:34). Later, they discuss the following: John Cena's last match (16:11) Looking back on John Cena's heel turn (25:39) AJ Lee's return to WWE (29:54) What match are you most excited for at WrestlePoolza (51:31)? Most exciting matches for AEW Out (55:27) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sarah Kingston-Clark, CEO of Tourism Tasmania, joins Kaz and Tubes to talk all things Tassie tourism, including their national Marketing Team of the Year win, and why Tasmania continues to punch above its weight in tourism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tasmanian musician and long-time footy supporter, Charles Touber, joins Kaz and Tubes to discuss the chant-worthy anthem he’s written for the Tasmanian Devils.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kaz and Tubes are joined by Amelia Pearson from the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub, to fact check whether Tesla is the only option for electric vehicles in Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kaz and Tubes chat with Bluesteel about Forever 80s, Tassie’s biggest 80s party taking over Wrest Point later this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tubes talks Kaz through the weekend’s Southern Football League results, including post-game chats with Mimosa Middleton-Miller from the Hutchins Lionesses in the SFLW Community League, and Jack Preshaw, Captain of the Huonville Lions in the men’s Community League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Conway from the Bureau of Meteorology joins Kaz and Tubes to preview the weather forecast for the week ahead, expecting no more snow, occasional showers, and some windy conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-sixty-seventh episode of TNA iMPACT! from September 6, 2007 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It's the go-home show before No Surrender! The Dream Team, TNA Tag Team Champions Kurt Angle & Sting team up in the main event to take on "The Monster" Abyss & Jay Lethal! Also, Samoa Joe takes on Raven and Tomko goes one on one with Kaz! Also, we hear from "Wildcat" Chris Harris before he takes on Black Reign once again at the upcoming PPV, James Storm continues his search for Rhino one day at a time and Team Pacman make their presence known once again. You won't want to miss the final episode we cover before the No Surrender PPV! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store
David and Kaz fire up the mics and discuss WWE Clash in Paris, where Becky Lynch shocked the world and helped her husband, Seth Rollins, defeat CM Punk (5:46). They discuss the following: The possibility of CM Punk's wife, A.J. Lee, returning (0:00) Who else would join the vision (12:50) Sami Zayn becomes the WWE United States Champion (26:30) The Mixed Match Challenge (34:32) Who is the front-runner for the 2025 wrestler of the year (43:31)? The case for John Cena being the greatest of all time (50:32) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kaz has books on the mind.Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/5YGEPY4mvbThis episode is brought to you by the generous donations of our amazing Show Sponsors: Laura Pickrahn, Irene Viorritto, Darrell DeLaney, Charles Compton, Deviouspoptart, Nastasia Raulerson, David Scrams, Elizabeth Clark, Rebekah Gowman, deviouspoptart, Eðvarð Arnór Sigurðsson, Michael Clark, Jerry Theuns, Mark Stanley, and Shelby Johnson.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who between Oba Femi and Claudio Castagnoli would throw their opponent the farthest? David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping AEW Dynamite, which was live at the 2300 Arena (3:40). Then Brian and Ben make predictions for WWE Clash in Paris (41:45). Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kaz, Dario, and Stephane chat about pedals, homemade bikes, and a whole bunch more.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How much money would it take for you to eat your favorite cereal with the fork used on Darby Allin (0:17)? David and Kaz fire up the mics after a big weekend in pro wrestling and start the show by discussing some of the most brutal moments from the weekend (5:14). Then they recap the following: The lights out cage match (13:25) Adam "Hangman" Page's win over MJF (20:11) Brodido becoming the new AEW Tag Team Champions (28:10) Kazuchika Okada's win over Swerve Strickland (42:24) The best non-lifting finish moves in wrestling (44:00) Oba Femi's win over Je'Von Evans (56:39) Blake Monroe's win over Jordynne Grace (65:43) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-sixty-fifth episode of TNA iMPACT! from August 23, 2007 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. Kurt Angle faces off against both of The Steiner Brothers and if they win, they will get 5 minutes in the ring with Karen Angle! Plus, after the attack last week, Eric Young has a chance at getting revenge when he takes on Ron Killings and Ms. Brooks & Robert Roode face off against Gail Kim & Kaz! Also, James Storm searches the bars for Rhino, we hear from Christian Cage, Father James Mitchell sends another message and so much more! Don't miss us covering another episode of iMPACT! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store
David and Kaz fire the mics and have a lot to discuss after a heavy news week in pro wrestling. They discuss the following: Naomi announcing her pregnancy and vacating the Women's world title (0:23) Adam “Hangman” Page vs. MJF stipulations changing (3:49) WWE announcing WrestlePalooza and moving PLEs to ESPN in September (17:16) AEW Forbidden Door preview (33:40) Whether WWE is trying to get rid of its competition (56:01) Athena vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's Championship (1:24:20) Oba Femi vs. Je'Von Evans (1:32:48) Dave and Kaz respond to the best alien wrestling fan questions (1:46:34) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.so In this episode, Meg and Lorien sit down with Kaz Firpo (Marvel's ETERNALS, RUIN) to talk about the timeless craft lessons that make a great screenplay. From writing scenes that still land without sound, to creating emotional clarity on the page, Kaz shares why subtext is the secret engine of great dialogue, and why every character's want and need should always be at odds. Whether you're on draft one or draft fifteen, this conversation will help you sharpen your scenes, clarify your characters, and trust your instincts as a writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: With reports that Chris Jericho's contract is up in December, how would you book him in WWE in 2026 (0:36)?David and Kaz discuss the rumors that WWE is putting together a show against AEW All Out (10:16). They also discuss the following: Naomi to address the crowd on WWE 'Raw' (35:54) Konosuke Takeshita wins the G1 Climax (41:06) Omos goes viral, and El Hijo del Vikingo gets booed at Triplemanía (47:59) Will WWE bring back Alberto Del Rio after the reactions at Triplemanía (58:00)? If aliens tuned in to wrestling for the first time, what's the first question they'd ask (1:12:17)? WWE ‘Raw' preview (1:14:40) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who from the SmackDown tag team division would you book for the main event of WrestleMania (0:36)?David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the latest on Karrion Kross after his interview about his WWE contract status (9:00). Then they discuss the following: Dominik Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and El Grande Americano vs. El Hijo del Vikingo at Triplemanía (14:57) Dominik Mysterio's trajectory for the WrestleMania 42 main event (26:00) Is WWE attempting to put AEW out of business (32:14)? John Cena's last match vs. AEW (47:30) Vince McMahon appears in a Hulk Hogan documentary (51:21) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices