Retro Wrestling Podcast

Join Alex as he relives the first pay-per-view he got to watch live (and not on scamblevision) as he reviews a terrible WWF offering that was the bridge between Royal Rumble 1998 and Wrestlemania 14. One of the most disappointing Card Subject To Change decisions in the history of premium combat sport offerings as Shawn Michaels was MIA and they spend the whole night hyping his replacement. Who could it be? Let's find out together on this edition of Retro Wrestling Podcast.

In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast we discuss the sale of Evolve to the WWE, Sarah Logan's good news, Necro Butcher's bad news, and a little more coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak in Florida. Then, it's time to go back to 2002 and the last gasps of the nWo as the group makes their WWF debut on the road to Wrestlemania X-8. Enjoy! Review starts at 49:45.

Patrick's appearance on Sign Guy's Wrestling Show. You can learn more about the Sign Guy's Wrestling Show by going here: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/turnbuckle_turmoil/2020/06/26/patrick-young-joins-sgws?fbclid=IwAR0Lo5jbZ5dJBz8fBvv6fT0113D9P9fZNcji4edrYCgFxjFx0s37GhMsvko

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This week Patrick and Alex discuss the COVID-19 outbreak within the WWE, the cancellation of WWE Backstage, the release of Tessa Blanchard from iMPACT, NXT's revival of Great American Bash, and the Undertaker's "Last Ride". Then, we go to a historic* night in WWF history when the WCW Title and WWF Title were merged into one. 4 men, 3 matches, 2 titles, and 1 undisputed champion would be crowned at the end of the night. We review WWF Vengeance 2001. The review starts at 59:34. Enjoy!

In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast we skim over the "#SpeakingOut" movement (sorry we aren't really journalists). For more information about #SpeakingOut we encourage our listeners to find their favorite wrestling journalists and get the story from them as there were tons of stories that came out last week regarding domestic and sexual assault allegations. Too many, in fact, for us to even get to all of them, We also talk about the passing of Mr. Wrestling II and his commitment to kayfabe costing him a trip to the inauguration of Jimmy Carter. Finally, we travel back in time to February of 1996 and the road to Wrestlemania 12 as it stops in Louisville for In Your House 6 featuring a crybaby match between Razor Ramon and the 1-2-3 Kid and two possible Wrestlemania main event altering matches in Shawn Michaels vs. Owen Hart (for the #1 contenders spot) and Bret Hart taking on Diesel inside the steel cage for the WWF Championship. Enjoy! note: this was taped prior to WWE's COVID-19 outbreak (we'll get to

In this RWP Extra Alex revisits the moment when Ron Simmons became the first* African American to break through and win a major wrestling promotion's top title in Baltimore, Maryland.

In this edition of Retro Wrestling Podcast we discuss the upcoming courtroom battle between Jeff Jarrett and Anthem Entertainment, Conor McGregor retiring again, ten years since Nexus, and why Patrick thinks NXT doesn't deserve the In Your House gimmick. Then, it's time to revisit one of the so-bad-it's-good pay-per-views of all time: WCW Halloween Havoc 1995 with Sumo Monster Trucks, Humping Mummies, and Ed Leslie! It's a spooktacular showing from the company that never failed to waste a bunch of money on stupid stuff. Enjoy! Review starts at 34:13.

On the heels of Becky Lynch's pregnancy announcement, I wanted to revisit the last pregnancy announcement that I could recall and sort of compare how differently they were handled. Enjoy! Also, I express my love for Jack Swagger's Rage Against The Machine cover song. - Alex

In this weeks Retro Wrestling Podcast we review a very strange battle royal from 1987 featuring a bunch of "golden age" wrestlers in a WWF ring. It was posted to the WWE network and it seemed like it was only booked for the purpose of making a Lou Thesz documentary, but that never happened so it's really a strange event in the WWF's history considering this was the fall of 1987 following Wrestlemania 3. Anyway, enjoy!

In this Retro Wrestling Podcast EXTRA: Alex reviews an episode of Smackdown where JBL kicks a family across the border. Enjoy!

In this very odd edition of the Retro Wrestling Podcast we talk about the very odd times we're currently going through. Then, we dive into some of the biggest news we've missed out on covering for the last few weeks. We discuss the WWE releases and speculate on what the future has in store for some of them, the 2K series taking a year off, our Wrestlemania 36 thoughts, the return of other sports, and wish the Rock a happy birthday. This is surely worth an hour and a half of your time. We'll pick back up with normal Retro Wrestling Podcast episodes very soon (hopefully). Until then, look out for a special RWP EXTRA and other happenings at retrowrestlingpodcast.com

For this week's RWP Extra: Alex reviews the October 14, 1999 episode of WCW Thunder where Kevin Nash sat in the booth and provided his "unique" commentary throughout the night. This was Nash's last act as booker before the Russo/Ferrara "era" began...so Nash was in IDGAF mode as he bumbled and stumbled his way through an awful episode of Thunder. Enjoy!

In this week's Retro Wrestling Podcast, Patrick discusses his experience at the taping of AEW Dynamite in Atlanta. He also provides some news about some former wrestlers in legal trouble, and we also once again debate the pros and cons of signing with World Wrestling Entertainment. Then, we review (spoiler) the worst pay-per-view we've ever done for this podcast: WCW Halloween Havoc 1999 where Vince Russo and Ed Ferrara brought car crash tv to WCW. This pay-per-view's tagline was "the stuff nightmares are made of" and it lived up to the billing. Disco Inferno got a standing ovation. Need we say more? Yes, in this super-sized episode of the Retro Wrestling Podcast. The review begins at 45:24. Enjoy!

In this week's RWP EXTRA: Alex reviews the WBF 1992 Championship featuring Gary Strydom! Totally Drug Free! Enjoy!

This week, Alex and Patrick share their thoughts about the 2020 Royal Rumble. In the news we discuss the latest wellness violation, the WWE corporate shakeup, Sean Mooney's new gig, and Van Hammer's arrest following an incident in Florida. Then, it's time to review the Royal Rumble where Stone Cold Steve Austin broke through to win his second Royal Rumble and where Shawn Michaels broke his back. It's the 1998 Royal Rumble! Review starts at 26:28.

As we end January 2019 we have health updates on a few retired wrestlers, a discussion about David Benoit, and a brief mention about the new iMPACT world champion. Then, it's time to watch a "hidden gem" as we check out the USA Network special titled "March to Wrestlemania 9". Will Kamala learn how to pin someone? Can Crush catch some octopus? Is Shawn Michaels really threatening to scalp a Native American? Find out the answers in this thrilling episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast! Review starts at 33:57.

This week we discuss the passing of Pampero Firpo and the overall treatment of legends by the WWE. We also discuss a few other news and notes from the first week of 2020. Then, it's time to review one of the strangest main events from Raw history as WCW "invaded" Raw and held a WCW title match between Buff Bagwell and Booker T. Review starts at 42:46.

In our final episode of 2019, Alex and Patrick talk about the TLC and NWA pay-per-views from December. Patrick also recaps the Bobby Eaton tribute show. We talk about the recent WWE releases as well as the general state of wrestling headed into 2020. Finally, we review the final episode of WCW Thunder. Will there be anything worth watching on this series finale of WCW's B-show? (Spoiler: No) Review starts at 53:07.

In this week's show Alex and Patrick have a lengthy discussion about Jim Cornette and political correctness. We talk a little bit about the Undertaker's interview with Steve Austin. Then, we dive into the Battle Royal at The Royal Albert Hall featuring a sad Andre The Giant run-in and about 50 Mean Gene interviews. Enjoy! Review begins at 1:15:50.