Retro Wrestling Podcast

Woohoo! Let's keep it 100! We've made it to episode 100 of the Retro Wrestling Podcast. Thanks for listening! In this episode, Patrick and Alex discuss the passings of Dynamite Kid and Larry Hennig, The new XFL cities, and the latest arrest of Justin Credible. Then we head back to 1998 to witness the crowning moment of Stone Cold Steve Austin's career (to be shared with Mike Tyson and Shawn Michaels of course) as we review the 14th showcase of the immortals. Other notable events on this ppv include: the debut of LOD 2000, The DX Band butchering the national anthem, Pete Rose, and Gennifer Flowers. The review starts at 39:52.

This week on the Retro Wrestling Podcast: Patrick worries about the future of independent pro wrestling following the WWE's changes to their UK talent contracts, Alex thinks Raw is really bad, and Patrick thinks Impact's time on Pop TV is coming to a close. Then, it's time to take a trip to DisneyWorld as Nitro was live from the MGM studios in Orlando for this memorable edition of Monday Nitro that featured a glacier promo, an nwo promo, and Rey Mysterio getting thrown into a trailer. Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving! In this edition of the Retro Wrestling Podcast, Alex and Patrick talk about the shuffling of the 2018 Survivor Series card, David Arquette and his death match, why Enzo needs to fly on private jets, and JR's scary fall. Then, it's time to witness the gravest challenge Hulkamania would ever face. Is this the end of Hulkamania? It's Survivor Series 1991 which is really just an ad for This Tuesday in Texas...but whatever. The review starts at 49:27.

As we head into November 2018, Alex and Patrick discuss Crown Jewel, Triple H's injury, the poor attendance at WWE live events, and fantasy book DC vs. Brock title-for-title. Then, we try our luck at Raw Roulette from 2002. A paddle on a pole match, a cage match, a TLC match, and a shocking revelation about Kane's past. What more could you ask for? The review starts at 50:51. Enjoy! spin the wheel...make the deal.

Happy Halloween! This week we discuss Roman Reigns and his battle with cancer, the controversy around Crown Jewel, fantasy book Evolution, and talk about the number that Impact drew at 10pm (98,000 viewers). Then, it's time to dive back 21 years to an event that featured an amazing match between Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero and a ton of dreadful matches (and a ton of fake Stings). It's Halloween Havoc 1997! The review starts at 28:33.

This week, we were lazy and just watched NWA 70 and recorded our conversation throughout the event. You may hear us chomping on macaroni and cheese or Alex drinking a Miller High Life. It's all about the NWA's 70th birthday and the battle between Cody Rhodes and Nick Aldis. So, if you like listening to random banter for hours on end about an iPPV. This is the podcast for you!

This week we talk Crown Jewel and the passing of a wrestling legend. We also talk the Bound for Glory 2018 card. Then, Patrick updates us on his Wooo! Edition drama...and then it's time to delve into WarGames 2000 and Russo's Revenge. 3 cages, 1 title, and many swerves. The review starts at 44:12.

This week, we talk Super Show Down, WWE 2k19, the wild finish between Khabib and Conor during their UFC title bout, and we talk a little NWA 70. Then, we head back to 1994 when Hulkamania had made a trip down to Atlanta and Ted Turner's WCW and review their Clash of The Champions 28 card from Cedar Rapids featuring Ricky Steamboat vs. Steve Austin, Inoki vs. Regal, and Flair vs. Hogan (maybe). In what turned out to be an amazing Clash of the Champions card! Review starts at 58:10.

This week we discuss Ted Turner's unfortunate announcement concerning his health, Brie Bella, NWA 70, and the 3MB reunion. Then, we delve into one of the worst Coliseum Video productions probably ever made. We get to watch the kiwis electrocute Lord Alfred Hayes, The Berserker, Kona Crush, and then Yokozuna eats at a hibachi steakhouse. Yes, this is the tape where they finally show Bret Hart winning his first world title...after showing a match where he defends it first. Pretty dreadful stuff here. The review starts at 1:00:50.

This week, Alex and Patrick discuss NWA 70 hiring Jim Cornette to provide color commentary, the dismissal of the CTE lawsuit against the WWE, and how WWE2K always drops the ball. Then, it's time to go back to 1996 for one of Mick Foley's favorite matches as Mankind takes on Shawn Michaels for the WWF title. Golden glitter will be thrown, people will pop out of caskets, and Bret Hart will send in a tape. Enjoy! The review starts at 52:17.

This week we share our thoughts about what happened at ALL IN (of course it's a few weeks later). We talk about 2K leaving Legends out of 2K19, We weigh in on the arrest of Justin Credible. Then, we head to November 4, 1996 to witness Stone Cold Steve Austin invade the home of Brian Pillman...who was waiting...with a gun. In one of the most shocking RAW moments of all time. A one hour wrestling show with very little wrestling. It could be perhaps perceived as the first shot (pun intended) taken by the WWF to spur the attitude era. The review starts around 40:43.

30 years before ALL IN, talent from different wrestling promotions came together for AWA Superclash events. Superclash 3 was the only AWA show to ever make it to pay-per-view. Would the various wrestling promotions come together to make an amazing, unforgettable card that would challenge the WWF's reign at the top? Spoiler: no. Instead, they put on a dreadful show worthy of consideration for being one of the worst ever wrestling pay-per-views ever made. Much like AWA Superclash 3, the Retro Wrestling Podcast had technical troubles during the recording of this podcast so Patrick is only in about half of it. (sorry Patrick). Will Jerry Lawler be able to overcome Kerry Von Erich in a title unification bout? Find out in our Superclash 3 review! The review starts at 9:50.

In this RWP EXTRA edition: Alex rambles on about misleading headlines concerning the Raw vs. VMA ratings and covers some news from this week in professional wrestling (the last week of August 2018). Then, milk-o-mania is running wild as Alex reviews the August 20, 2001 edition of Monday Night Raw featuring Kurt Angle taking out the entire ECW/WCW Alliance with white colored water (also: Lance Storm and The Rock for the WCW Title). This review starts at 14:27. Enjoy!

This week we remember the life of Jim The Anvil Neidhart. Patrick has a big problem with the availability of the WWE 2k19 Woo! Edition. Alex and Patrick go through some fantasy booking for WWE Evolution (note: this was taped prior to Summerslam 2018). Then it's time to hook 'em up and travel back to Bill Watts' WCW in 1992 where rules mattered (unless they didn't) as Rick Rude battles Ricky Steamboat in an Ironman match, Sting takes on Cactus Jack in a Falls Count Anywhere Match, Madusa takes on Missy Hyatt in a bikini contest, and Patrick gets annoyed at seeing Johnny B. Badd three times on a single pay-per-view. The review starts around the 40:00 mark.

In this installment of Retro Wrestling Podcast we dive into some news from the middle of August 2018 including an update on the passing of Brian Lawler, an update on the Sinclair-Tribune merger, an update on the broadcast partners for ALL IN as well as a new wrestling show coming to Saturday mornings on WGN America. Then, we hop back to 2006 where we see current (2018) champions: AJ Styles, Austin Aries, and Jay Lethal all on the same card...plus the dream match of Samoa Joe and Kurt Angle. T-N-A T-N-A! The review starts around 43:00.

This week we remember the lives of Brian Lawler, Nikolai Volkoff, and Brickhouse Brown. Then, we review the disaster known as Hardcore Heaven 1997 (which Patrick likes for some reason). The review starts around 59:15. Enjoy!

Feel the heat! It's time to go back to 1989 for the epic showdown between Rick Rude and Ultimate Warrior! Patrick also shares a personal story about a fundraiser he held for a child over the weekend. Plus, we chat Stephanie McMahon's "historic" announcement and David Arquette's return to the ring. The review starts at 50:21

Let's get ready to...take several chairshots to the head as we review 1999's edition of the WWF Royal Rumble. Plus, Patrick and Alex talk Hogan and David Arquette's returns to pro wrestling. Review starts at 35:44. Enjoy!

This week Alex and Patrick discuss Brock Lesnar's extended absence, the Kenny Omega controversy, and the possible return of Rey Mysterio. Then, it's time to revisit CM Punk's biggest WWE moment as the voice of the voiceless battles Mr. WWE John Cena with the WWE Title and John Cena's job on the line as we recap and review Money in the Bank 2011 from Chicago. The review starts around 19:10. Enjoy!

A pay-per-view only Teddy Long could love: a NWA Tag Team Title Tournament! In the midst of this sleep inducing tag tournament: a classic WCW Title match between the man called Sting and Big Van Vader. We also discuss the passings of Johnny Attitude and Matt Cappotelli as well as some news and notes from the world of wrestling as we enter July of 2018. The review starts at 53:57