Crossbody of Work

Ep 23: Katsuyori Shibata

Katsuyori Shibata does one thing better than most anyone else - hit people. This week Evan & Javier look at the career of the second of three New Japan musketeers. From an early Pro Wrestling NOAH match to legendary New Japan clashes with Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shinsuke Nakamura and Kazuchika Okada, this episode is packed with action. Plus, which wrestlers do we think we could beat in a fight (hint - not many). Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and like & subscribe for future episodes.

Show notes: Canadian Black Youth Hotline - https://blackyouth.ca/

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Bonus Episode 12: Top Fives

Three ain't enough man, we need five! This week Evan & Javier compare some top five lists and get into some spirited debate. Who would be the five talents you pick to start a company with? Who are the five best talkers in wrestling currently, as well as all-time? In it's 36 year history, what are the best Wrestlemania moments? We compare all of these top fives and will leave it up to listeners to decide whose lists are better. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

Show notes: Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor

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Ep 22: Dean Malenko

The Iceman. The Man of 1000 Holds. The Shooter. Dean Malenko had a lot of nicknames and a lot of talent between the ropes. This week, Evan & Javier look at some of Malenko's most important matches. Our journey starts in ECW against Malenko's good friend Eddie Guerrero. Then we look into three of his best Cruiserweight Championship matches in WCW, and we finish up with an underrated bout in WWF. What made Dean Malenko so good, and so underappreciated? We get into all of it here. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Bonus Episode 11: Matches We Missed Vol. 2

There are just so many excellent matches to choose from for all of our subjects that some are bound to slip through the cracks. This week for our bonus episode, we're looking at three matches we missed from wrestlers we have already covered. We watch:

Scott Hall battle Stone Cold at Wrestlemania X8 (link: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Stone-Cold-s-Best-WrestleMania-Matches-134374?startPoint=5553.2)

The Dudley Boyz take on RVD & Sabu in FMW (link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5lj3f )

and finally a clash between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kota Ibushi (link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x68g3c6).

Three very different, but all entertaining, clashes. We also talk about the new WWE United States Championship and Javier's love for the spinner belt era. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 21: Shawn Michaels Part 3 - Twilight of the Showstopper

This week we wrap up our three part series on Shawn Michaels. We take a look at some matches for Shawn during his second run with the WWE. There’s a bloody brawl as part of DX, a great over-sell in a match with Hulk Hogan, and three classic matches. Is Shawn truly the Showstopper? Yes, but it's still fun to look at all the matches. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

Show notes: 97 Things White People Can Do For Racial Justice: https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234

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Ep 20: Shawn Michaels Part Two - First Retirement & Comeback

The era of the Showstopper! This week we look at Shawn Michaels run leading into his first retirement in 1998, including matches against Vader, Undertaker and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Then we watch his return in 2002, from the first Elimination Chamber match to a grudge match with Triple H. What makes Shawn Michaels the legend he is? We dive into it this week. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Bonus Episode 10: 2005 Royal Rumble

It's time for another Royal Rumble review! This week Evan & Javier look at the 2005 Royal Rumble, known for it's wild false double-elimination ending and Vince McMahon tearing both of his quads. The Rumble also has tons of talented mid-00's stars, and lots of #OurGuys like Mabel, Rene Dupree, and Shelton Benjamin. We also look at the apparent in-ring retirement of The Undertaker. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

Show notes: Happy Pride Month everybody! The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

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Ep 19: Shawn Michaels Part One - The Early Years

This week begins our three-part series on the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. We start by looking at his run as one half of the Rockers and check out two of their matches. Once Michaels tosses Marty Jannetty through the Barbershop window, we look at his rise to singles stardom. We even made Javier watch an hour-long match refereed by Earl Hebner. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

Show notes: Loveland Therapy Fund for Black Women & Girls: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ways-to-give/

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