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4 days ago
4 days ago
In this special episode, we're joined by author Brad Balukjian to talk about his new book "The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania". We talk about the origins and evolution of the book and his friendship with The Iron Sheik. We also talk about comparing wrestling eras, some of the wild surprises he learned on his road trip, making a book accessible to non-wrestling fans, Hulkamania, and more. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation and be sure to check out Brad's book!
In this special episode, we're joined by author Brad Balukjian to talk about his new book "The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania". We talk about the origins and evolution of the book and his friendship with The Iron Sheik. We also talk about comparing wrestling eras, some of the wild surprises he learned on his road trip, making a book accessible to non-wrestling fans, Hulkamania, and more. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation and be sure to check out Brad's book!
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7 days ago
Ep 212: The Wild Samoans
7 days ago
7 days ago
We’re back to our regular episodes as we talk about Afa & Sika, the Wild Samoans. Two of the leaders of the Anoa’i Samoan wrestling family, we see them as multiple-time WWF Tag Team Champions against wrestlers like Andre the Giant, Tony Atlas, Mr. Fuji, and more. Join us as we talk about an underrated tag team from the 1980s.
Matches:
MSG debut vs Ivan Putski & Tito Santa, WWF Tag Team Championships, Jan 21, 1980
Promo - Lou Albano, but also Bob Backlund and Larry Zybszko - July 12, 1980
vs Tony Garea & Rene Goulet, WWF Tag Team Title Tournament Finals, Sept 20, 1980
vs The Strongbows, WWF Tag Team Championships, March 8, 1983
vs Andre The Giant, Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas, January 23, 1984
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Ep 211: Previewing & Predicting Wrestling in 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
This week we look forward into the wrestling world for 2024 and see what is in store. We talk about the Cody Rhodes title reign, what is next for Judgment Day, who we see as Money in the Bank winners, people switching from AEW to WWE and back, the main event of All In, and more. Join us as we recover from WrestleMania 40 and talk about the wrestling year ahead.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Ep 210: WrestleMania 40 Recap from Philadelphia
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
We were at both nights of WrestleMania 40 and we have some thoughts! Recorded at 1 am after Night Two of WrestleMania XL, we talk about Cody Rhodes finishing the story, John Cena, Sami Zayn, Bayley, and all the other exciting WrestleMania matches. We also talk about Philadelphia, an ECW tribute show, NXT Stand and Deliver and a lot more. Join us for a discussion from our hotel room as we break down WrestleMania weekend!
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Bonus Episode: Paul Heyman
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Paul Heyman is being rightfully inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. We decided to do a special bonus episode on Heyman, his career and impact on the wrestling business, and a rundown of some of his greatest promos. Who is Heyman's best client? What is Heyman's defining legacy? We broke it all down in an homage to one of the greatest wrestling minds of all time.
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Ep 209: Stevie Richards
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
This week we finish our Extreme Road to Philly with Stevie Richards, one of the most versatile wrestlers of the 90s & 2000s. We talk about his run in Raven's Nest, his memorable turn as Steven in Right to Censor, and even his practice as Dr. Stevie in TNA. We cover matches with Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Jerry Lawler and more!
Matches:
vs Luna Vachon, Cage Match, Heat Wave 1995
vs Terry Funk vs Sandman, Barely Legal 1997
Right to Censor Promo on Val Venis, Raw, Sept 4 2000
vs Jerry Lawler, No Way Out 2001
BWO vs Mexicools, Great American Bash 2005
Dr. Stevie & Raven vs Abyss & Mick Foley, Foley's Funhouse Rules match, TNA Final Resolution 2009
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Ep 208: Mike Awesome
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
This week we continue our look into ECW with Mike Awesome, a world champion in the promotion and the master of the Awesome Bomb. We look at his origins in Japan as a main-eventer in FMW before taking his legendary rivalry with Masato Tanaka to ECW. Then it is onto WCW for some bad gimmicks (Fat Chick Thrilla, anyone?). We've got matches with Hayabusa, Spike Dudley, Kanyon and more so join us for a great episode.
Matches:
vs Masato Tanaka, ECW Heat Wave 1998
vs Spike Dudley, ECW World Heavyweight Championship, Guilty As Charged 2000
vs Kanyon, Slamboree 2000 (Peacock)
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Ep 207: Raven Part Two - Hardcore Journeys
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
We continue our Extreme Road to Philly as we finish a two-part look at Raven's career. This week we look at his time in WCW, WWE, and TNA with so many hardcore matches to explore. We've got matches against Sandman, AJ Styles, Abyss, Rhyno and more, so tune in! Be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening.
Matches:
Vs Chris Jericho, WCW TV Title, Halloween Havoc 1998
We meet the "real raven" - WCW Thunder, January 7, 1999
vs Hak vs Bam Bam Bigelow, Hardcore Match, WCW Uncensored 1999
vs Rhyno, WWF Hardcore Title, Backlash 2001
vs Sean Waltman, Clockwork Orange House of Fun Match, Hard Justice 2005
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