Retro Wrestling Podcast

Happy Mother's Day! Yes, we know it was Sunday but that's when we recorded. In this week's episode we discuss the passing of Silver King, Dean Ambrose going to Hollywood, Jake Hager's bizarre MMA promo, and our thoughts on the brand new WWE Wildcard rule. Then, it's time to dive into a terrible pay-per-view from 1995 headlined by Sid and Diesel. Enjoy!

This week we talk about Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, and Chris Jericho invading a Canton, GA house show. We talk about Rhyno's future in the WWE. We discuss the signing of Willie Mack by iMPACT. We also talk about Double or Nothing and the price point that we think should be offered for PPV buys in the United States. Then, it's time to go back to 1997 for round 2 between Macho Man Randy Savage and DDP. Plus, a show stealing match between Akira Hokuto and Madusa. The review begins at 58:40.

As we enter May 2019 we discuss Bray Wyatt's new Firefly Funhouse, the NXT ref that broke his ankle, the never-ending superstar shakeup, and briefly rundown the results of the NWA Crockett Cup from this past weekend. Then, it's time to saddle up and enjoy WCW Spring Stampede featuring an epic showdown between Macho Man Randy Savage and Diamond Dallas Page....plus Booker T's most legendary promo ever. Enjoy!

We're back after the 2019 Superstar Shakeup. We discuss the moves and our predictions for the talents on their new brands. Unfortunately, we recorded before RAW and Smackdown Live so we had no idea some wrestlers would still be moving or moving back to their old brands. So, you can have some fun listening to that. We also didn't know that Bray Wyatt's Funhouse was set to debut so you can listen to our dated predictions about that. We also discuss Ronda Rousey's future with the company as well as OVW becoming an accredited trade school in Kentucky. Then, it's time to dive into the show that had the task of following King of The Ring 1998...Fully Loaded In Your House. Featuring dungeons, bikinis, and distrust...it's almost like an episode of Game of Thrones (except not at all really). Enjoy!

We're finally out of Wrestlemania season and a lot is happening on the news front: Vampiro makes a major health announcement, AEW is on the verge of a tv deal(?) Sasha Banks is not happy with the WWE, and Joey Ryan still irritates Patrick. Plus we recap our favorite moments from Wrestlemania 35. Then, it's time to head back to 2001 and the show that had the unfortunate act of following Wrestlemania X-Seven...it's WWF Backlash featuring the 30 minute ultimate submission match between Kurt Angle and (name redacted)...plus Shane falls off of something really high...and BOD faces the 2 Man Power Trip...and Steve Blackman gets promo time! Enjoy!

In this week's episode we chat about a few news items heading into the biggest week in professional wrestling as Wrestlemania 35 is happening on Sunday. We discuss Ed Leslie going into the WWE Hall of Fame as well as iMPACT "killing off" one of their performers. We also make our picks for the NXT Takeover show as well as Wrestlemania 35. Then we dive into one of the worst Wrestlemanias of all time...it's time to go to Vegas to witness Hogan's Heist at Wrestlemania 9. The review starts at 25:11. Enjoy the review and enjoy Wrestlemania weekend!

We're nearing Wrestlemania 35 and we discuss a few last minute modifications to the card. We also chat about the latest WWE hall of fame announcements. Then, we lament the fact that Titan Towers will be no more :(. Then, it's time to dive headfirst (probably through a table) into ECW Living Dangerously from 1999. Enjoy!

This week we briefly run through a few news stories including the latest WWE Hall of Fame announcements, a couple of contract signings, and discuss the retirement of Bullet Bob Armstrong. Then, in honor of the late King Kong Bundy we look back at his biggest moment in professional wrestling when he headlined the first ever world title match to be held at "the grandaddy of them all" against the immortal Hulk Hogan in a steel cage. The review starts at 13:00. Enjoy!

It's time to drive a Mack truck into one of the worst pay-per-views to ever exist...it's WCW Uncensored 1995 where there are no rule (unless there are) no mercy (unless there is) and no logic! This classic features the king of the road match between Blacktop Bully and Dustin Rhodes...need we say more? We also spend some time paying tribute to the late King Kong Bundy and Dick "The Destroyer" Beyer....but there's no avoiding the review of one of WCW's most idiotic ideas for an annual pay-per-view. Enjoy! The review of Uncensored begins at 52:36

As we enter March 2019, we talk about the dismissal of Arn Anderson from the WWE, The WWE Hall of Fame, Roman Reigns' return to the company, and other news and notes from the first week in March. Then it's time to revisit the 2019 WWE Hall of Famer D-Generation X's In Your House pay-per-view featuring Stone Cold's truck, Goldust's book, and a Marc Mero boxing match. We'll break it down! The review starts at 54:00.

This week we discuss the 2019 WWE Hall of Fame class featuring DX, the fallout from Elimination Chamber, the release of Tye Dillinger, and the Hulk Hogan biographical film! Then we head back to 2001 and review WWF No Way Out featuring the three stages of Hell match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H. The review starts at 55:17.

In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast we discuss Jimmy Uso's arrest, the passing of Pedro Morales, and the Double or Nothing sellout. Then, it's time to get extreme with Bill Alfonso as we check out two episodes of Hardcore TV featuring the Fonz. The 1995 episode features a Fonzie promo and a singles match for the tag team titles between Rocco Rock and 2 Cold Scorpio. The 1997 is basically a shortened version of ECW's "As Good As It Gets" featuring three excellent matches....with Fonzie in the main event (of Hardcore TV) taking on Beulah McGillicutty in a very bloody mixed tag match. Enjoy!

This week we discuss the Kenny Omega AEW signing, The WWE Network possibly increasing prices, and Undertaker's $25,000 appearance fee for non-WWE events. Then, we dive into the third ECW pay-per-view offering: 1997's November to Remember. Can Sandman go 30 minutes? Will Bam Bam Bigelow take a bump? Can the cheap ECW tables support Sabu's weight? We'll find out together in this review. The review starts at 39:54. Enjoy!

As we enter February 2019, we chat about the 2019 Royal Rumble, the release of Hideo Itami, the impending release of Dean Ambrose, the working relationship of MLW and iMPACT, and Jake Hager's Bellator debut. Then, it's time to dive into the final Royal Rumble under the WWF banner as we go back to 2002 and check out the street fight between Ric Flair and Vince McMahon, the title match between Y2J and The Rock, and the Royal Rumble match featuring the returns of Godfather, Goldust, Mr. Perfect, and Triple H. The review starts around 1:06:00. WHAT

It's the second part of our Saturday Night's Main Event combo pack! It's Survivor Series 1992 featuring Undertaker using a hammer, Bossman using a nightstick, and Mr. Perfect using a turkey! Yes, the rewritten "main event" of this pay-per-view features The Perfect Team...not the Ultimate Maniacs taking on Ric Flair and Razor Ramon. This pay-per-view also features the first world championship encounter between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart. Enjoy!

This week it's a special double dose of Retro Wrestling Podcast. Up first we discuss news items from the second week of January 2019 including rumored WWE release requests, the birthday of the late Andy Kaufman, and the odd segments involving female talent on Raw and Smackdown. Then, it's time to go back to November of 1992 for the final episode of Saturday Night's Main Event (before the 2000's reboot) as we see the one and only televised match featuring the Ultimate Maniacs as they take on Money Inc. The review starts around the 1:13:00 mark. Enjoy!

This week in the world of wrestling we talk AEW and make some (way too early) predictions about its future. Sabu has a new book coming out and Patrick has a new wrestling video game. Then, it's time to go back to 1995 when the booker apparently didn't see the match structure of the IC and WWF world title matches and did the same match twice (basically). Then, HBK tries to be the iron man and win the Royal Rumble from number 1. Bam Bam Bigelow shoves LT and all hell breaks loose. A lot is on the line as it's not only the main event spot of Wrestlemania...but Pamela Anderson is also a prize. It's rumble 95! Enjoy! Review starts at 40:33.

In this first Retro Wrestling Podcast of 2019 we discuss the life and work of "Mean" Gene Okerlund and the impact he had on professional wrestling and the legacy he leaves behind. We also briefly discuss AEW and its potential to be a game changing wrestling organization. Then, it's time to review a pay-per-view where Carlito and Chris Masters have a shot at the WWE World Title (not joking) as they do battle in a New Years Revolution elimination chamber that managed to deliver despite the limited RAW roster. We also spend some time chatting Shelton Benjamin's "mama". Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas! This week Alex and Patrick review the last televised WWF event to ever take place from Chattanooga, TN as we look back at the Christmas edition of Raw from 2000. The show featured a lot of great talent in not-so-great matches. In this week's news section we cover yet another "new era" for the WWE, iMPACT and WOW getting their new tv deals, and Alex gives up on Dean Ambrose. Enjoy! Review starts around the 46:00 mark. Don't forget to go to Powerslam.tv and use the promo code RETROWRESTLING for a free month.

In this week's episode we discuss whether writing wrestling television shows is difficult (spoiler: it is but it isn't), we talk about Matthew McConaughey pelting tomatoes at wrestlers, and a young LA Park fan gets to step into the ring. Then, it's time to fire up your Harley Davidson and head to Sturgis where Hulk Hogan attempts to win the WCW title despite working for the nWo. So throw on your $100 Hog Wild jean jacket and join us on this bumpy ride as we review Hog Wild 1996. The review starts around 1:01:00.