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REWIND TIME.After WWF purchased WCW in 2001, it was all downhill from there, we just didn't know it yet. King of the Ring took place in June 2001 and it was the last "WWF-only" PPV until December's Vengeance PPV later that year. Shane McMahon - the "owner" of WCW - took Kurt Angle to the limit (!), Booker T made his WWF debut and injured Stone Cold Steve Austin - hell, there were a ton of injuries on this show - an anticlimactic main event, Vince McMahon nowhere to be found, no celebration for the winner of the King of the Ring until the next night, and much more. We dive into it all on this week's episode.Recorded June 2024. Featured in episode 396.--Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]Instagram: [@shootersradio]Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]YouTube: [youtube.com/@shootersradio]Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
Mick Foley turns the McMahon family against itself with a Survivor-style vote to decide who faces The Rock. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani break down the August 17, 2000 episode of WWF SmackDown, live from the Worcester Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts, with SummerSlam just two weeks away.Shane, Triple H, Stephanie, and Kurt Angle open the show by declaring themselves a united family, but Foley quickly detonates it by replaying the footage of Kurt kissing Stephanie's cheek from Raw. Rather than pick The Rock's opponent himself, Foley forces the McMahon camp to vote among themselves — with Shane volunteering first before the group ultimately settles on Triple H. Angle storms off in a fury, telling Stephanie he feels voted off the island.Triple H gets the win in the main event only after Kurt Angle runs down with a chair and helps him double-team The Rock, giving The Rock his second pinfall loss in two shows heading into SummerSlam. Elsewhere, Trish Stratus grabs a water pitcher from the announcer's table and smashes it over Chyna's head during the Eddie Guerrero vs. Val Venis Intercontinental Championship match, setting up Trish and Val vs. Chyna and Eddie at SummerSlam.Other major discussion points include:- Rikishi gives Terri the Stink Face after The Cat recruits him as her partner in a mixed tag match against Perry Saturn and Terri, featuring a monkey flip in high heeled boots- Edge and Christian redefine TLC as Totally Lacking Coolness and teach Worcester the word hanosity, before losing to Jeff Hardy and D-Von Dudley in a match that sows dissension between the Hardys and the Dudleys- Chris Benoit defeats Steve Blackman in a Hardcore Championship match with Chris Jericho on commentary, leading to a candid discussion about how this footage ages given what Benoit would later do- Tommy Blacha explains why Kane was plugged into the Undertaker feud after Big Show was sent to OVW because management grew unhappy with him- Kane destroys X-Pac and Road Dogg, takes the mic, and announces he is a monster before brawling with Undertaker- Big Bossman refers to Kaientai as his Chinese buddies and then oriental buddies as they try to correct him, with Crash Holly and the APA picking up the win- A recap of Sunday Night Heat, including Dean Malenko retaining the Light Heavyweight Championship, a Jericho promo officially announcing his two-out-of-three falls match with Benoit at SummerSlam, Kurt Angle defeating Matt Hardy, and Stephanie McMahon attacking Lita to set up their Raw Women's Championship match---Just announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. The first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera---00:00 Intro 05:20 The McMahon Family Claims Unity13:57 Terri and The Kat17:15 Backstage: The McMahon Family Votes on Who Faces The Rock18:09 Kat & Rikishi vs. Perry Saturn & Terri22:07 Shane McMahon Volunteers to Face The Rock22:31 Eddie Guerrero vs. Val Venis (Intercontinental Championship)29:18 Stephanie Wants to Fight The Rock / SummerSlam Tag Match Set30:14 APA & Crash Holly vs. Big Bossman & Kaientai33:04 The Vote Is In: Triple H Chosen / Kurt Angle Walks Out33:27 Chris Benoit vs. Steve Blackman (Hardcore Championship) / Jericho on Commentary47:27 Kurt Angle Threatens to Quit the McMahon Family48:43 Edge & Christian vs. Jeff Hardy & D-Von Dudley50:17 Why Kane Got Plugged Into the Undertaker Feud52:40 Right to Censor Targets Rikishi's Rear End56:39 X-Pac & Road Dogg vs. Too Cool / Kane Declares "I Am a Monster"58:39 Kane and Undertaker Brawl / Main Event: Triple H vs. The Rock1:02:00 Heat RecapFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WWF SmackDown! Is live in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 20, 2001!Join The Hot Commodity and Smokin' Ant B as they jump in their time machine, traveling to The Attitude Years landing in WWF SmackDown! Ric Flair gives Booker T a WWF contract. Kurt Angle challenges WWF Intercontinental Champion Edge in a non–title match and applies an Ankle Lock afterwards. Ric Flair books Booker T in a First Blood Match against Stone Cold. The Rock performs “The 12 Days of Christmas” for Test. Rikishi battles Lance Storm, however, Test interferes. WWF Hardcore Champion The Undertaker defends against Matt Hardy. After the match, The Deadman injures Matt Hardy's throat. Rob Van Dam attacks WWF Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho. William Regal sends a message from his home to WWF Intercontinental Champion Edge. Test battles The Rock. WWF Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho defends against Big Show. And in the main event, Stone Cold Steve Austin goes to war with Booker T in a First Blood Match that sees the return of Big Boss Man.
The first ever WWE SmackDown-exclusive Pay-Per-View sees Brock Lensar put the WWE Title on the line against The Big Show and Kurt Angle, Mr McMahon battle Zach Gowan and John Cena collide with The Undertaker.Tom Campbell is joined by Botchamania's Maffew Gregg to offer an alternative commentary to WWE Vengeance 2003.WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION at Patreon.com/cultaholic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we jump back 15 years to the June 10, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell. He discussed with live callers the previous night's TNA Impact, RVD's stock dropping, Gunner pinning Sting, whether Beer Money is better off singles or as a tag team, whether Robert Roode or James Storm would thrive in WWE, the lewd Knockouts segments last night, Dragon Gate USA and independent promotion's marketing, why titles have lost value in WWE, and much more. In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell brought on Sean Radican to discuss independent wrestling including Dragon Gate USA, ROH, Austin Aries, and more. Caldwell then brought on Rob McNichol of the UK Sun to discuss his interview with Kurt Angle, the upcoming TNA UK tour, buzz for Angle at the Olympics, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
Earnest ‘EJ' Christian and Rob The Genius discuss the following topics: Rob reaction to his Knicks winning their first NBA title in 53 yearsSocial media's reaction to last week's topic on ‘Who could've been a top guy in the WWE in 1990 other than the Ultimate Warrior'Is Chad Gable our modern day Kurt Angle?Top 5: Wrestlers Today That Would Fit In the Attitude Era
WWF Raw Is War is live in Lafayette, Louisiana on December 17, 2001!Join The Hot Commodity and Smokin' Ant B as they jump in their time machine, traveling to The Attitude Years landing in WWF Raw Is War! WWF Hardcore Champion The Undertaker defends against Jeff Hardy. Afterwards, The Deadman Chokeslams Jeff off the stage and throws Lita off as well. Vince McMahon wants Stone Cold to apologize to Booker T for his attack in a grocery store. Booker T appears backstage and destroys Austin's truck with a metal pipe, leading the Texas Rattlesnake to chase Booker into church. WWF Tag Team Champions The Dudley Boyz defend against Scotty 2 Hotty and Albert. WWF European Champion Christian battles Tazz. The Rock challenges Lance Storm, however, Test gets involved. WWF Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho trash talks Ric Flair, leading the Nature Boy to book himself as guest referee in Y2J's match. Kurt Angle and Test challenge Rikishi and WWF Intercontinental Champion Edge. Afterwards, The Rock attacks Test and Rikishi gives Test a Stink Face. Billy & Chuck team up against Big Show and WWF Cruiserweight Champion Tajiri. And in the main event, WWF Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho defends against Rob Van Dam with Special Guest Referee Ric Flair. During the match, Vince McMahon gets involved which leads to a double Figure 4 by RVD and Flair to Vince and Y2J.
WWF SmackDown! Is live in Bakersfield, California on December 13, 2001!Join The Hot Commodity and Smokin' Ant B as they jump in their time machine, traveling to The Attitude Years landing in WWF SmackDown! To kick off the night, William Regal and Kurt Angle team up against Rikishi and WWF Intercontinental Champion Edge. Afterwards, Rikishi Stink Faces Regal, but Regal accidentally hits Angle with Brass Knuckles and then lays out Rikishi with them, however, Edge nails Regal with an Edgecution on a Steel Chair. Ric Flair has a special SkyBox for Booker T and Vince McMahon. WWF Cruiserweight Champion Tajiri defends against Crash. After the match, The Hurricane saves Torrie Wilson from Crash. Test battles Jeff Hardy. Afterwards, The Rock lays out Test with a Rock Bottom. Firemen show up in the SkyBox and Stone Cold Steve Austin attacks both Vince and Booker, with Booker leaving in a car and Austin chases him. WWF Tag Team Champions The Dudley Boyz and WWF European Champion Christian team against Albert, Scotty 2 Hotty, and Tazz. Bradshaw challenges Matt Hardy. Stone Cold Steve Austin attacks Booker T inside a grocery store. And in the main event, WWF Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho and WWF Hardcore Champion The Undertaker team up against The Rock and Rob Van Dam.
This week on the Drive Thru, Jim looks at the top wrestlers in their 40s in 1984! Plus Jim answers YOUR questions about Sol Ruca, Ethan Page, Paul E. Dangerously's phone, The Omni, Triple H as a booker, Sting, Andre The Giant tagging with Bobby Eaton, the announcement of Kurt Angle's TNA signing, and much more! Also, Jim looks at an issue of Matwatch from March 1990! Thanks to our episode sponsors: RAYCON: Upgrade your dad’s everyday routine. Go to buyraycon.com/jce to get 15% off. Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! HEXCLAD: Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/JCE! #hexcladpartner Send in your question for the Drive-Thru to: CornyDriveThru@gmail.com Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Merch! https://arcadianvanguard.com/ Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the Drive Thru, Jim looks at the top wrestlers in their 40s in 1984! Plus Jim answers YOUR questions about Sol Ruca, Ethan Page, Paul E. Dangerously's phone, The Omni, Triple H as a booker, Sting, Andre The Giant tagging with Bobby Eaton, the announcement of Kurt Angle's TNA signing, and much more! Also, Jim looks at an issue of Matwatch from March 1990! Thanks to our episode sponsors: RAYCON: Upgrade your dad’s everyday routine. Go to buyraycon.com/jce to get 15% off. Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! HEXCLAD: Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/JCE! #hexcladpartner Send in your question for the Drive-Thru to: CornyDriveThru@gmail.com Follow Jim and Brian on Twitter: @TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Merch! https://arcadianvanguard.com/ Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the two-hundred-and-seventh episode of TNA iMPACT! from June 12, 2008 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It's the first show after Slammiversary 2008! After retaining in King Of The Mountain, TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe defends against Kaz to kick off the show! Plus, TNA Tag Team Champions LAX defend against James Storm & Robert Roode, Velvet Sky vs. Gail Kim and Kurt Angle takes on AJ Styles once again in the main event but this time it's a Lumberjack Match! Also, Consequences Creed, Sonjay Dutt, Kevin Nash, a preview of the World X Cup and who did Kurt Angle hire to take out Karen Angle? You don't want to miss all of this action on an incredible 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
WWF Raw Is War is live in Anaheim, California on December 10, 2001!Join The Hot Commodity and Smokin' Ant B as they jump in their time machine, traveling to The Attitude Years landing in WWF Raw Is War, a night removed from WWF Vengeance. Ric Flair presents the WWF Undisputed Championship to Chris Jericho. WWF Hardcore Champion The Undertaker defends against Spike Dudley. Vince McMahon and Booker T arrive to watch the show from a skybox. Kurt Angle challenges Rikishi. Afterwards, Rikishi gives Angle a Stink Face, but then Angle attacks Rikshi with a steel chair. William Regal attacks WWF Intercontinental Champion Edge backstage with brass knuckles. Kane then takes on William Regal. WWF Tag Team Champions The Dudley Boyz defend against The Rock and WWF Women's Champion Trish Stratus. Matt Hardy battles Jeff Hardy and Lita in a Handicap Match. Lance Storm challenges Big Show. And in the main event, WWF Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho defends against Stone Cold Steve Austin in a Steel Cage Match.
Headlined by a six man Hell In A Cell match with Kurt Angle defending his WWF title against Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H, The Undertaker, and Rikishi, this pay per view is definitely a one match card... or is 'Armageddon' more than that? Simon and Nims look at the World Wrestling Federation's final PPV of 2000.
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the August 10, 2000 episode of SmackDown from the Continental Airlines Arena in New Jersey. The road to SummerSlam takes a major turn when Mick Foley officially books Triple H, Kurt Angle, and The Rock in a massive Triple Threat match for the WWF Championship.---Just announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. The first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor. Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera---This episode is packed with wild backstage segments and memorable promos. The Rock delivers a legendary interview, assigning a hilarious new nickname to Kevin Kelly. Meanwhile, Just Joe is busy stirring the pot between Kurt Angle and Triple H, and Edge and Christian cross paths with the cast of the Highlander movie before getting ditched for the returning Gangrel.In the ring, the action is non-stop. Edge and Christian lay the groundwork for TLC during a chaotic tag team bout against The Dudley Boyz, X-Pac battles Rikishi, and Steve Blackman defends the Hardcore Championship against Albert. The night caps off with a colossal main event as The Rock and The Undertaker join forces against Triple H and Kurt Angle.Do not forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell!Follow Tales from the Attitude Era:Email: tftattitudera@gmail.comInstagram/TikTok/X: @TFTattitudeeraPatreon: patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera0:00 Intro and the New Patreon Launch4:54 Memories of the Continental Airlines Arena9:32 Mick Foley Books the SummerSlam Main Event14:52 Val Venis and Trish Stratus Confront Chyna15:58 Edge and Christian Meet the Highlander Cast and Gangrel17:21 Chris Jericho and Eddie Guerrero vs. Val Venis and Chris Benoit21:24 X-Pac vs. Rikishi27:30 Al Snow vs. Perry Saturn30:28 Edge and Christian vs. The Dudley Boyz34:07 Right to Censor vs. Too Cool36:06 Just Joe Approaches Kurt Angle37:21 Jerry Lawler Returns to Commentary37:41 Steve Blackman vs. Albert for the Hardcore Championship42:38 Just Joe Stirs the Pot with Triple H44:59 Chris Jericho Demands a Match at SummerSlam45:46 Victoria Speaks Out From the Hospital51:04 The Rock Mocks Kevin Kelly53:10 Main Event: The Rock and The Undertaker vs. Triple H and Kurt Angle56:33 Sunday Night Heat Recap and OutroFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you know Bob? Trivia question about Bob Pompeani. Also, Intern Dom is very upset about Morgan Wallen.
Greg and Dane look at one of the best WWE PPV's of 2005 with Vengeance '05 from Las Vegas. We got two world title matches and an epic WrestleMania 21 rematch between Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels! We also get to see if Lilian Garcia will propose to the world's largest love machine Viscera, and hopefully nothing ruins this proposal!
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley have made it to the sixth monthly PPV of 2008, Slammiversary from June 8, 2008 at the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi. In a town where legends are made, one strives to reach immortality... TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe defends the title in the King Of The Mountain Match against Booker T, Rhino, Christian Cage & Robert Roode! Plus, Kurt Angle goes one on one with AJ Styles, TNA Tag Team Champions LAX defend against Team 3D, and X-Division Champion Petey Williams defends his title against Kaz! Also, Knockouts Champion Awesome Kong's $25,000 Challenge continues, Gail Kim teams with Roxxi & ODB to take on The Beautiful People & Moose and the wedding of So Cal Val & Jay Lethal! You don'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
YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/JeV4iyVMlcA Ryan Gray fires up another edition of NoSo Countdown as he ranks his favorite WWE matches from one of the most fascinating years in company history: 2003. From the rise of Brock Lesnar and the dominance of Kurt Angle to the unforgettable performances of Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, Triple H, and more, Ryan counts down the matches that defined WWE during the Ruthless Aggression Era. Which bouts stand the test of time? Which hidden gems deserve more love? And what match claims the #1 spot as the greatest WWE match of 2003? Join Ryan as he revisits an incredible year filled with classic championship battles, emotional storytelling, technical masterpieces, and unforgettable moments. Topics include: Brock Lesnar's biggest matches of 2003 Kurt Angle's legendary in-ring run Shawn Michaels' late-career classics Eddie Guerrero's breakout performances Hidden gems and underrated WWE matches Match rankings, analysis, and memories The definitive NoSo Countdown for WWE in 2003 Subscribe to the North South Connection Podcast Network for more WWE rankings, countdowns, reviews, drafts, previews, and wrestling history discussions.
On this episode of The Shining Wizards Wrestling Podcast the Wizards jump into the AAA Mask vs Mask match from this past weekend before talking to AAA Superstar Jack Cartwheel. It's a fun conversation with Jack about his time in AAA, his injury recovery, dream matches, action figures, Mexican food and more. This is a great interview to check out & Jack is gonna make big waves in the wrestling world when he returns. We do some this and that after talking with Jack, Clash in Italy, King & Queen of the Ring, JCW, MLW and moreThen it's time for Homework as we go back to the 2001 WWE King of the Ring for Kurt Angle vs Vince McMahonIf you enjoy the show, please remember to subscribe & tell your friends.
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the epic August 7, 2000, episode of Raw live from Madison Square Garden. WWF pulls out all the stops for the New York City crowd on the road to SummerSlam. The main event scene is on fire as Mick Foley books two massive matches: The Rock defending the WWF Championship against Chris Benoit in a No DQ match, and a Triple Threat Number One Contender match featuring Triple H, Kurt Angle, and Chris Jericho.The soap opera drama continues as Stephanie McMahon and Triple H attempt to reconcile, but Kurt Angle and Just Joe keep stirring the pot. The broadcast closes with a massive moment for the WWE fans when The Rock delivers a Rock Bottom to Stephanie McMahon!Other major discussion points include:- The Undertaker returning from his honeymoon to exact brutal revenge on Big Show.- The Goodfather cementing Right to Censor's dominance by powerbombing Victoria through a table.- Taz insulting Jim Ross and getting punched out by Jerry Lawler.- Chyna stepping into a six person tag team match to help Eddie Guerrero defeat Val Venis and T&A.- X-Pac using low blows to defeat Rikishi while Road Dogg interferes.0:00 Intro and the Magic of Madison Square Garden6:53 The Rock Challenges Chris Benoit12:23 X-Pac vs. Rikishi18:06 Right to Censor, The Protest, and The Goodfather's Brutal Powerbomb28:16 Eddie Guerrero, Chyna, and Too Cool vs. Val Venis and T&A34:36 Just Joe Stirs Up Trouble Between Kurt Angle and Triple H36:47 Stephanie McMahon Apologizes and Mick Foley Books the Main Events39:06 The Rock vs. Chris Benoit for the WWF Championship41:25 Taz Insults Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler46:53 The Undertaker Throws Big Show Off the Stage!50:29 Main Event: Triple H vs. Kurt Angle vs. Chris Jericho54:04 The Rock Rock Bottoms Everyone56:59 Outro and Final ThoughtsFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the two-hundred-and-fifth episode of TNA iMPACT! from May 29, 2008 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. King Of The Mountain Qualifying Matches for Slammiversary continue as Christian Cage faces Tomko in the main event and James Storm faces an old rival, Rhino! Plus, Awesome Kong's $25,000 Challenge continues, Angelina Love is in action against Roxxi, The Rock 'N Rave Infection take on Jay Lethal & Sonjay Dutt, we hear from Team 3D & Booker T, Kurt Angle, Eric Young, Kevin Nash and so much more on this 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
Two things happened this week: an AEW pay-per-view, and a record-breaking heatwave in the UK. Your girlies (gn) made it through both, but we couldn't say we were at our best. (00:00:00) We're too hot and we've watched too much wrestling (00:04:52) Mick Foley is All Elite! (00:07:38) Pre-show: just a five-minute eliminator for the Divine Dominion, while people are still coming in? (00:10:54) Pre-show: Death Riders vs The Opps, for some reason (00:11:48) Pre-show: The Conglomeration plus Boom and Doom vs Shane Taylor Promotions (00:16:39) Pre-show: Some words of wisdom from Mick Foley for MJF and Darby Allin (00:21:22) Tag Team Championship New York Street Fight I Quit Match: FTR vs Cope and Christian (00:28:39) International Championship Match: Okada vs Takeshita (00:37:43) Owen Hart Foundation Quarter Final: Athena vs Mina Shirakawa (plus a heat-induced meltdown) (00:54:06) No Time Limit Continental Championship Match: Jon Moxley vs Kyle O'Reilly (00:59:51) Owen Hart Foundation Quarter Final: Will Ospreay vs Samoa Joe (and why we will never take on board what's “definitely” going to happen six months down the line) (01:08:37) Owen Hart Foundation Quarter Final: Swerve Strickland vs Bandido (and some wrestlers we'd put on the bench) (01:16:24) Women's World Championship 4-Way Match: Thekla vs Jamie Hayter vs Hikaru Shida vs Kris Statlander (and Kris vs Shida's Philly Street Fight) (01:26:43) A moment of losing our minds in the heat (01:27:20) Stadium Stampede Match: Jericho and the Hurt Syndicate and the Young Bucks and Kenny Omega and Jack Perry vs The Demand and The Dogs and Andrade El Idolo and Mark Davis, with bonus Luther, Lio Rush, MVP, and more (01:46:25) Men's World Championship Hair vs Title Match: Darby Allin vs MJF (02:03:47) A heartbreaking heel turn, plus an outfit that defies description (02:10:10) The next challengers for the Men's World Championship (02:21:15) Happy times Email: wafflybollox@gmail.com Shop: ko-fi.com/wrassletrash/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ryan and Cindy continue their journey through the spring of 2001. We get to the main show rather quickly, because not much happened to build up the show, since the top 3 matches are just rematches from the month before. Despite the rematches there is a bunch to talk about, including: Rikishi's back! And trying to stick his ass in William Regal's face. Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit reach the climax of their feud in a two out of three falls match. Rhyno continues to build up the hardcore title. Chyna defending her Women's title against Lita, in what proved to be her last match and going over her legacy. Kane and Triple H having a chain match for the IC title. Tag Turmoil match ending with Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho forming a team. Just like 1997 and 1999, it's time for a May PPV to have Steve Austin against the Undertaker for the World title. We also look at a very different feeling Raw the night after, featuring Kurt Angle re-coronation with his gold medals, the Molly Holly/Spike Dudley romance, an all-time tag team match, and it's Judgment Day for Triple H's quadriceps (for the first time). Enjoy the show!
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani are back to review an action packed episode of SmackDown from August 3, 2000 in Birmingham, Alabama.The soap opera drama surrounding the McMahon Helmsley era reaches new heights on the road to SummerSlam. Stephanie McMahon demands space from Triple H after the controversial ending to the previous Raw. Kurt Angle is more than happy to step in as a friend, leading to a massive six person main event where Stephanie McMahon secures the pinfall over Lita and celebrates in the arms of the Olympic gold medalist while Triple H watches in jealousy.Tommy Blacha also sheds light on the WWF infiltrating the political conventions and the push to get WWE fans registered to vote. Inside the ring, Big Show continues his path of destruction by chokeslamming Kane through the stage during a chaotic tag team match featuring The Rock and Chris Benoit.Other major discussion points include:- The Rock delivering a hilarious promo mocking Chris Benoit.- Edge and Christian laying the groundwork for TLC by delivering a con-chair-to to Jeff Hardy.- Right to Censor officially closing the APA's office for business.- X-Pac and Road Dogg picking up singles victories over Too Cool.- Steve Blackman retaining the Hardcore Championship against Perry Saturn with help from Al Snow.- A look back at a loaded episode of Sunday Night Heat featuring Eddie Guerrero, Chyna, Taz, and Val Venis.0:00 Intro and Memories of Birmingham6:56 Triple H and Trish Stratus Try to Apologize7:48 Scotty 2 Hotty vs. X-Pac13:00 Stephanie McMahon Needs Space and Kurt Angle Steps In14:22 Shane McMahon's New Alliance22:02 Eddie Guerrero and Rikishi vs. Val Venis and Taz26:46 Mick Foley Books the Main Event27:56 Matt Hardy vs. Edge and the Con-Chair-To30:06 The Rock Mocks Chris Benoit31:57 The Rock and Kane vs. Big Show and Chris Benoit34:55 Right to Censor Clears Out The Acolytes Office35:31 Steve Blackman vs. Perry Saturn for the Hardcore Championship36:47 The Acolytes vs. Right to Censor38:46 Road Dogg vs. Grandmaster Sexay41:10 The SummerSlam Commercial42:48 Main Event: Triple H, Kurt Angle, and Stephanie McMahon vs. The Dudley Boyz and Lita48:03 Michael Cole at the RNC and WWF Voter Turnout52:39 Sunday Night Heat Recap and OutroFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Judgement Day 2005 is the next stop for The Random Wrestling Review, a night headlined by a WWE Title, I Quit Match between John Cena and JBL-and abley backed up by Kurt Angle taking on Booker T and Eddie Guerrero taking on his former friend Rey Mysterio. Also on this week's pod we announce a few small changes to the podcast going forward in the post-WrestleMania 42 world. The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Alex, Matt & Tinky.
On the 481st edition of Wrestling With the Dawg Broadcast at FlairFlop.com, Dr. Ghost joins the Dirty Dawg Darsie to review Shelton Benjamin vs. Triple H from Monday Night Raw on March 29th and April 5th, 2004! Dr. Ghost and the Dawg talk about their favorite WWE Draft memories and moments, El Grand Luchador, Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle, Mick Foley building up Randy Orton at Backlash 2004, promos, and so much more! Please support WhenItWasCool.com! Patreon.com/WIWCool/ Patreon.com/DirtyDawgMES/ Follow Dr. Ghost online! https://www.twitch.tv/dr_ghost19 https://www.instagram.com/dr_ghost19/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_-AngMvA5g9GghWYmxuSA Please check out the latest sponsor of the podcast, Dubby Energy at Dubby.gg! Save 10% in check out if you use "DIRTYDAWGMES" in the coupon code!
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the two-hundred-and-fourth episode of TNA iMPACT! from May 22, 2008 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. King Of The Mountain Qualifying Matches for Slammiversary begin as Booker T takes on AJ Styles in the main event and Robert Roode faces Matt Morgan! Also, Team 3D's Brother Ray is in action against LAX's Homicide and ODB takes on Angelina Love! Plus, Knockouts Champion Awesome Kong continues her $25,000 Challenge, Roxxi, Jay Lethal & So Cal Val continue wedding planning, we hear from TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe and Karen Angle responds to Kurt Angle's plea from last week! You do not want to miss all of this and so much more with us as we enter the iMPACT! Zone once again! 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
Addiction destroys in the dark. Freedom begins in the light. This week on the Known Legacy Podcast, Brian Becker — certified executive coach, author, and speaker — joins Bill and Travis for a raw and powerful conversation about addiction, confession, healing, and restoration. For years, Brian kept his struggle with pornography hidden, believing silence would protect him and his family. Instead, it slowly eroded trust, intimacy, and connection. In this episode, Brian courageously shares the moment he finally confessed the truth, the painful aftermath that followed, and the incredible freedom, healing, and hope God brought through honesty and surrender. If you or someone you know is battling addiction, shame, secrecy, or isolation, this conversation is a reminder that healing is possible and no one is too far gone for redemption. Don't miss this powerful episode with Brian Becker. Pick up Brian's book Tender Lions here: https://tenderlions.org/the-book/ Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com join our email list! https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/sign-up-page Chapters (00:00:01) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:03:43) - What Advice Would Your Junior High Self Give You?(00:07:34) - What Would Your Junior High Self Tell You?(00:07:55) - Meet the Board of Directors(00:08:47) - Tender Lions: A Junior High Self-talk(00:12:17) - Brian Becker on Healing From The Hurt of His Dad(00:15:38) - Kurt Angle on His Addiction to Pornography(00:20:05) - Pornography Is Not Worth It...(00:24:20) - Bill on His Wife's Porn Addiction(00:29:51) - Brian On Confessing His Sin
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani are back to review the final Raw of July 2000 from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.This episode dives into the crossover between professional wrestling and mainstream pop culture, detailing The Rock appearing at the political conventions and the WWF launching a campaign to get WWE fans to register to vote. Inside the ring, the soap opera drama reaches a boiling point when Triple H tries to apologize to Stephanie McMahon, only to be caught in another compromising hammerlock position. The chaotic backstage segments culminate in Mick Foley booking a massive intergender tag team main event featuring The Rock and Lita taking on Triple H and Trish Stratus.Other major discussion points include:- The Acolytes interrupting a Right to Censor promo to fight for their rights.- Edge and Christian drawing massive heat by mocking the Atlanta Braves before battling The Hardy Boyz.- Steve Blackman and Al Snow uniting to ambush Road Dogg and X-Pac.- Taz taking a stink face during a hard hitting matchup against Rikishi.- Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit continuing their alliance in a tag team bout against The Dudley Boyz.- A beautiful on air tribute to legendary wrestling broadcaster Gordon Solie.0:00 Intro and the WWF at the 2000 Political Conventions8:29 Tribute to Gordon Solie11:51 Massive Ratings for Raw and Outdrawing Preseason Football21:26 Steve Blackman and Al Snow Attack DX23:53 Triple H Apologizes to Stephanie McMahon28:08 Mick Foley Fakes Tears and Books the Main Event31:14 Edge and Christian Mock the Atlanta Braves34:24 The Hardy Boyz vs. Edge and Christian36:22 Shane McMahon Coaches His Team39:02 Trish Stratus Apologizes to Stephanie McMahon40:52 Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit vs. The Dudley Boyz43:29 Triple H Shows Stephanie McMahon the Hammerlock44:41 Right to Censor Confronts The Acolytes48:03 Michael Cole at the RNC and the WWF Voter Block52:39 Rikishi vs. Taz1:02:54 Eddie Guerrero and Chyna vs. Perry Saturn and Val Venis1:05:02 Kane vs. Big Show1:06:02 Main Event: The Rock and Lita vs. Triple H and Trish StratusFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WWE SmackDown #205 - July 14th, 2003: Kurt Angle spits lyrical with John Cena on the road to WWE Vengeance 2003.Maffew from Botchamania joins Tom Campbell to watch every WWE SmackDown episode from the start.WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION at Patreon.com/cultaholic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the two-hundred-and-third episode of TNA iMPACT! from May 15, 2008 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It's the first episode after Sacrifice 2008 after retaining the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, Samoa Joe teams up with Rhino & Christian Cage to face Booker T & Team 3D in a huge 6-Man Main Event Match! Also, Awesome Kong defends the Knockouts Championship against Gail Kim and TNA Tag Team Champions LAX face off with the Motor City Machine Guns in a Non-Title Match! Also, we find out more information about the King Of The Mountain Match at Slammiversary, The Beautiful People in KO Tag Team action, The Rock 'N Rave Infection, Sonjay Dutt, Kaz, Eric Young begins his search for Elvis and Kurt Angle has a message for Karen Angle! You don't want to miss this episode as we begin the march towards Slammiversary! 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
BracketMania determines the greatest of all time on a given wrestling topic via the means of a knockout tournament for which a full bracket has been drawn ahead of time. Our panel this time around decide which is the greatest Kurt Angle match of all time? 16 of Angle's most memorable matches have been drawn up and will now do battle, but which opponent will come out on top? Shawn Michaels, Shane McMahon, Brock Lesnar, Rey Mysterio, Samoa Joe, Eddie Guerrero and others feature, but which one will take home the trophy? The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Alex, Matt and Tinky.
Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Final Resolution 2007 - including the end of America's Most Wanted, Christian Cage regaining the NWA Title, the comedic masterpiece that is the Paparazzi Championship Series, the disaster that is VKM, Bob Backlund, Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe conclude their trilogy, the TNA game reveal, TNA budget cuts, TNA in Portugal, and so much more!Support us on Patreon for more audio content, show notes, star ratings and more: https://www.patreon.com/KiddingMeGet our merch: https://youvegottobekiddingme-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TNAHistoryPodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani break down the final SmackDown of July 2000 from the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. Coming off the momentum of Fully Loaded, this episode is packed with major storyline advancements as WWE builds towards SummerSlam.Mick Foley books a massive card for the Texas crowd, featuring a massive Tables Match pitting Edge, Christian, and Big Show against The Dudley Boyz and Kane. We also discuss the infamous backstage segment where Stephanie McMahon catches Triple H demonstrating a hammerlock on Trish Stratus, leading to a chaotic mixed tag team match involving Chris Jericho, Lita, and a substitute Chris Benoit.The Godfather shocks the wrestling world by abandoning his signature lifestyle to debut as The Goodfather alongside Steven Richards and the Right to Censor. Plus, Steve Blackman defends the Hardcore Championship against X-Pac in a weapon filled brawl.Other major discussion points include:- Big Show explaining his controversial decision to align with Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle.- Chaz and D-Lo Brown taking on The Hardy Boyz in tag team action.- Taz continuing his destructive path in a match against Grandmaster Sexay.- - Perry Saturn defending his newly won European Championship against Crash Holly.- The main event clash between The Rock and Kurt Angle.- A bonus breakdown of a stacked episode of Sunday Night Heat featuring Dean Malenko, Chyna, Eddie Guerrero, and Val Venis.0:00 Intro and the Freeman Coliseum Atmosphere5:32 Recapping Big Show's Turn at Fully Loaded6:46 Steve Blackman vs. X-Pac for the Hardcore Championship15:08 Mick Foley Books the Card and Big Show Explains Himself18:29 Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and the Mysterious Flowers19:14 Lo Down (Chaz and D-Lo Brown) vs. The Hardy Boyz22:48 Triple H Teaches Trish Stratus a Hammerlock23:36 Taz vs. Grandmaster Sexay27:50 Edge, Christian, and Big Show vs. The Dudley Boyz and Kane34:15 The Godfather Debuts as The Goodfather40:47 Mick Foley Replaces Triple H in the Mixed Tag Match41:30 Perry Saturn vs. Crash Holly for the European Championship43:55 Trish Stratus and Chris Benoit vs. Lita and Chris Jericho47:24 Main Event: The Rock vs. Kurt Angle49:46 Sunday Night Heat Recap and OutroFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley have made it to the fifth monthly PPV of 2008, Lockdown from May 11, 2008 at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe is scheduled to defend against Kurt Angle & Scott Steiner but what happens when the plans need to change? Also, the debut of the X-Division Terror Dome for an X-Division Championship opportunity, the TNA Knockouts face off in the Makeover Battle Royal and one will leave with their head shaved bald! All of this plus the Deuces Wild Tag Team Championship Tournament, which team will leave with the TNA Tag Team Championships? You won't want to miss this episode! 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
Garrett and Liam are back to talk all things TNA up to Final Resolution 2007 - including the end of America's Most Wanted, Christian Cage regaining the NWA Title, the comedic masterpiece that is the Paparazzi Championship Series, the disaster that is VKM, Bob Backlund, Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe conclude their trilogy, the TNA game reveal, TNA budget cuts, TNA in Portugal, and so much more!Support us on Patreon for more audio content, show notes, star ratings and more: https://www.patreon.com/KiddingMeGet our merch: https://youvegottobekiddingme-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TNAHistoryPodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the two-hundred-and-second episode of TNA iMPACT! from May 8, 2008 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It's the go-home show before Sacrifice 2008 and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe teams up with Kevin Nash to take on Kurt Angle & Scott Steiner in the main event! Plus, Sting is in action against James Storm in a No Disqualification Match, Matt Morgan goes one on one with Kip James and one Knockout has the chance to gain immunity from being shaved bald when they face off in a Barber Shears On A Pole Immunity Match! Plus, X-Division Champion Petey Williams, Curry Man, Consequences Creed, the Rock 'N Rave Infection, Jim Cornette announces teams for the Deuces Wild Tournament and so much more! You won't want to miss this final show before Sacrifice! 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
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the chaotic July 24, 2000 episode of Raw, taking place just one night after the critically acclaimed Fully Loaded pay per view event.Tommy Blacha opens up about the shifting backstage culture in WWF during the summer of 2000, explaining how corporate analytics and the lack of competition from WCW led management to second guess successful creative decisions. The guys also discuss the stark contrast between the relentless pacing of the Attitude Era and the commercial heavy broadcasts of modern wrestling television.Inside the ring, Mick Foley establishes new rules to keep The Rock under control, while Shane McMahon and Big Show form a shocking new alliance to destroy The Undertaker. Chris Jericho hunts down Triple H for a backstage brawl, and The Hardy Boyz, Edge, Christian, and The Dudley Boyz tear the house down in a massive triple threat match for the Tag Team Championship.Other major discussion points include:- Perry Saturn capturing the European Championship in a triple threat match against Eddie Guerrero and Dean Malenko.- The Godfather losing to Bull Buchanan after interference from Steven Richards.- Lita taking the fight to Trish Stratus and Stephanie McMahon in a strap match.- The massive main event featuring The Rock and Kane taking on Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit.- An analysis of the record breaking cable television ratings drawn by this specific episode of Raw.0:00 Intro 2:43 The Pacing of Old Raw vs. Modern WWE7:37 Tommy Blacha Misses Raw for WWF New York Meetings8:58 Mick Foley Adds a DQ Stipulation for The Rock17:04 Road Dogg vs. Steve Blackman21:03 Discussing the Downfall of WCW Nitro24:42 Triple H Arrives Late and Smashes Flowers28:22 Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon Confront Lita29:54 The Godfather vs. Bull Buchanan38:32 The Undertaker vs. Kurt Angle and Big Show's Heel Turn45:45 Chris Jericho and Triple H Brawl Backstage49:11 Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Taz52:55 The Hardy Boyz vs. Edge and Christian vs. The Dudley Boyz for the Tag Team Championship56:40 Lita vs. Trish Stratus in a Strap Match59:21 Main Event: The Rock and Kane vs. Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit1:02:24 The Massive Record Breaking Cable Ratings1:05:05 Backstage News: Big Show, Lilian Garcia, and TazFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the two-hundred-and-first episode of TNA iMPACT! from May 1, 2008 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe teams up with Kurt Angle to take on Scott Steiner & Petey Williams in the main event! Plus, the Deuces Wild Tag Team Tournament qualifying matches continue as Eric Young & Kaz take on LAX and The Rock 'N Rave Infection take on AJ Styles and a partner of his choosing! Also, Curry Man & Shark Boy, Motor City Machine Guns, Daizee Haze debuts, ODB & Gail Kim team up against the Beautiful People, the infamous Steiner Math promo take place on this show and so much more! You won't want to miss this episode with us! 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
Today we jump back 15 years (4-20-2011) to our PWTorch Livecast featuring PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill discussing with live callers Monday's Raw ratings drop, Vince McMahon's mentality and how it affects the company with a lack of storyline planning in-place, bold Draft picks including top stars who could switch brands on Monday, legal news on Jeff Hardy today, a look back to Kurt Angle at Lockdown, when and if WWE will end the Michael Cole Experiment and how Jim Ross could end up back on TV full-time, a possible strategy WWE is employing with John Cena to refresh his character, Spike TV's potential brand changes, whether WWE will ever get behind a Japanese wrestler as a top star, plus the Live Events Center, and more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they dip into McNeill's Mailbag in the Torch VIP Forum for some interesting quotes on John Morrison, the 2001 Torch Draft with McNeill & Caldwell comparing which Torch staffers had the best picks, old WCW Saturday Night stories, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
With This Ring #79: Backlash 2001 After the highs of WrestleMania X-Seven we reach Backlash, which is…not as good. However, we are in Chicago allowing us to compare live wrestling show experiences in both 2001 and 2026. So enjoy one of the very few shows in the brief post Monday Night Wars pre-Invasion period that is always so highly thought of. Among our topics: Cindy's thoughts on Spring Break X Ryan seeing Vic the Icepick Capri twice over the weekend, Jerry Lynn winning the Light Heavyweight title in his surprise debut…on Heat. The Dudley Boys settling into PPV opener acts. The amazing X-Factor Uncle Kracker theme music. A very entertaining hardcore title match featuring a shopping cart. The appropriate silliness with the Duchess of Queensbury match, allowing William Regal to make various faces. Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit being the right choices for two guys to wrestle a half hour. Shane McMahon does another giant leap. A long main event that while it's for all the gold, doesn't seem too important. Enjoy the show!
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is not slowing down. Episodes 5 & 6 deliver some of the most intense, emotional, and action-packed moments of the entire series. In this episode of SuperHero Homies, we give our full spoiler review and breakdown of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Episodes 5 & 6 (“The Grand Design” & “Requiem”), including major character moments, shocking twists, and what it all means heading into the final episodes. Main Review begins after our MASSIVE 50-minute cold open We dive into: • Full breakdown of Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Episodes 5 & 6 • Why this stretch continues the show's strong momentum • The emotional weight of Matt Murdock sparing Bullseye • Powerful flashbacks highlighting Foggy Nelson's influence • The dangerous Daniel vs BB cat-and-mouse storyline • The shocking death of Vanessa and its impact on Wilson Fisk (Kingpin) • The brutal Daredevil vs Kingpin fight • The pacing, storytelling, and rising stakes • Our predictions for the final two episodes of the season With only two episodes left, the big question is: Can Daredevil: Born Again stick the landing? Cold Open (First 50 Minutes — We Had A LOT To Talk About) Before heading back to Hell's Kitchen, we cover: JordanCon & Brandon Sanderson • Getting to ask a question about the Cosmere • Our experience at the event and thoughts on Sanderson's work Clayface Movie Trailer (DC Comics) • Why we're hyped for a horror-style comic book movie • First impressions and expectations WrestleMania 42 Recap • Thoughts on Night 2 and the CM Punk vs Roman Reigns main event • Our Top 5 WrestleMania matches of all time • Classics like Kurt Angle vs Shawn Michaels (WM21) and Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels (WM25) Avengers: Endgame Re-Release • New footage tied to Avengers: Doomsday • What could be added and why it matters • Is Steve Rogers responsible for the multiverse incursions? About SuperHero Homies SuperHero Homies is a superhero and pop culture podcast covering Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars, anime, wrestling, fantasy, and everything in nerd culture. Expect deep dives, bold takes, and entertaining discussions every week. Support the Homies! Our official merch store is LIVE! Grab t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags & more: https://superherohomies.printify.me/ If you enjoy: Marvel & MCU breakdowns Comic book discussions TV episode reviews Fan theories & predictions Daredevil analysis Podcast-style debates Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow the Homie-verse! #DaredevilBornAgain #Daredevil #Marvel #MCU #DisneyPlus #Kingpin #Bullseye #SuperHeroHomies #TVReview #EpisodeBreakdown
Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the two-hundredth episode of TNA iMPACT! from April 24, 2008 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe has his first title defense as Kurt Angle cashes in on his rematch clause! Plus, Booker T & Sting team up to take on Robert Roode & James Storm and the Deuces Wild Tournament begins with Black Reign & Rellik taking on Team 3D and Christian Cage & Rhino against the Motor City Machine Guns! Also, Matt Morgan is on a path of destruction, AJ Styles brings Karen Angle back to the iMPACT! Zone and the Knockout's are given a special invitation by Jim Cornette, what could it be? All of this and so much more, you don't want to miss this episode of iMPACT! with us! 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
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani dive into the highly acclaimed July 2000 pay per view event from the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. This episode of Tales from the Attitude Era covers all the action from Fully Loaded, an event that perfectly highlights the transition of new main event stars stepping into the spotlight.We break down the intense triple main event, starting with the brutal Last Man Standing match between Triple H and Chris Jericho that left the ring covered in blood. The discussion then shifts to the WWF Championship match between The Rock and Chris Benoit, featuring Shane McMahon's interference and a controversial restart by Mick Foley. We also dissect the incredible Steel Cage match for the Intercontinental Championship, where Rikishi risked it all with a massive dive against Val Venis.Tommy Blacha provides fascinating backstage insight into how corporate analytics, buyrates, and the lack of competition from WCW began creating unnecessary tension within the WWF creative team.Other major discussion points include:- The Hardy Boyz and Lita taking on T&A and Trish Stratus in an exciting intergender tag team match.- Edge and Christian faking food poisoning before their title defense against The Acolytes.- Eddie Guerrero defending the European Championship against Perry Saturn.- The Undertaker getting swift revenge on Kurt Angle after weeks of sneak attacks.- Tazz making an impact in his match against Al Snow.0:00 Intro 2:54 Backstage Reaction to the Pay Per View Buyrate7:37 Corporate Analytics and the Loss of Creative Freedom18:03 The Triple Main Event Set Design19:41 The Hardy Boyz and Lita vs. T&A and Trish Stratus26:38 Tazz vs. Al Snow28:22 Eddie Guerrero vs. Perry Saturn for the European Championship31:22 Mick Foley Catches Christian Faking an Illness33:51 Edge and Christian vs. The Acolytes40:16 Val Venis vs. Rikishi for the Intercontinental Championship50:05 The Undertaker vs. Kurt Angle52:26 Last Man Standing Match: Triple H vs. Chris Jericho59:14 Main Event: The Rock vs. Chris Benoit for the WWF Championship1:07:22 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we jump back 15 years to the Apr. 13, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast with PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Pat McNeill who discussed more aspects of Edge's retirement, Sin Cara's botched push so far, Kurt Angle re-signing with TNA, the potential of major TNA rebranding in the works, McNeill's Event Center, McNeill's weekly look at iPPV offerings, and the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow features questions from McNeill's Mailbag.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
The Shining Wizards return with a jam packed showThe boys react to AEW Dynasty & share their thoughts on the event & the possibility that Darby Allin could be a World Champion Wednesday Night They are then joined by Joey Janela ahead of Spring Break X. We get a few minutes with Joey, but unfortunately the connection is bad & we don't get Joey as long as we would like. So we go down the Road to Wrestlemania. Matt expresses his disappointment in Wrestlemania, in particular the Pat McAfee stuff. We run down the show, and share our levels of excitementWe then jump into JCW Lunacy, as Matt & Tony were very happy with the latest episode, even if it was 2 1/2 hours long. Plus they run down the Stranglemania card during Mania weekend. They briefly touch on the TNA PPV and the Carlos Silva stuff, but we don't spend much time on it. Brundo hit's us with a Blind Ranking, as we rank 80's & 90's WWF Tag Team Finishes We then turn our attention to HK's Homework from last week as we go back to No Way Out 2006 for Kurt Angle & The Undertaker. We discuss the match & give our opinions on it. Does the streak continue? Tony assigns homework as we go back to Beyond Wrestling for Orange Cassidy vs Jon Silver You can watch it here before the show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjrjNz2Jk3AIf you enjoy the show be sure to Subscribe, Leave a Review and join us live every Monday Night at 7pm.
Today we jump back 15 years to two back-to-back episodes of the PWTorch Livecast from Mar. 25 and 28, 2011.On the Mar. 25, 2011 episode, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell takes live phone calls for 60+ minutes discussing last night's TNA Impact trying to make sense of what TNA is doing, breaking news analysis of the Impact ratings, late in the show - breaking news story on Kurt Angle's arrest reported by TMZ, potential crowd reactions to John Cena-Rock-Miz on Monday's Raw and also at WrestleMania, whether WWE and TNA will change their PPV business model over time, and much more.Then on the Mar. 28, 2011 episode, PWTorch editor Wade Keller and PWTorch columnist Bruce Mitchell, they discuss various WrestleMania 27 subjects right before Raw including The Rock's comments that indicate he'll actually wrestle again, Triple H's history in WrestleManias, Rock's movie career, Punk-Orton, and more with live callers throughout the hour.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.