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”Dropkick Basement” is a Pro Wrestling Podcast. We will be giving you, the listener, historical insight, best and worst lists, new takes on old shows, and tons more from our unique perspectives. Your hosts, Mike Madden and Tom Schultz are lifelong pro wrestling fans, so you know they are on the ball. Frequent guests are sure to keep you coming back to learn more from their minds.
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This week we kick off our latest tournament with The Battle of the Big Men. In this episode Tom and Mike will run through the 80's and 90's bracket and give you insight into the competitors and share the outcomes. There will be lots to debate and we look forward to hearing who you think should get into the next round.
Through the years pro wrestling has evolved, not only in ring but in it's coverage. From the Newstand to the Hotlines. From the dirtsheets to the mainstream, this week we look through the years to see how the industry has been covered.
Hulk Hogan was one of the most important stars in Pro Wrestling for more than 2 decades. In that time, he wrestled against some of the most important opponents in the business. This week we look back on those opponents and appoint them to our dream team of Hulk Hogan opponents.
Barbed Wire, Staple Guns, Thumbtacks, Panes of Glass, and almost any conceivable weapon if choice are on full display this week as we present the Dream Team of Deatchmatch and Hardcore wrestlers. Our good friend Crazy Charlie Saunier (aka White Trash) is back to help fill the team out with some of the sickest and most twisted performers in pro wrestling history. So tape up your fists, grab your favorite foreign object and meet us out in the ring.
This week in the basement we have the honor of speaking with a former wrestler. We catch up with NWA Wildside cult hero White Trash aka Crazy Charlie Saunier. We discuss how Charlie got into Pro Wrestling, how he developed his White Trash persona, and what he's been up to since he walked away from the squared circle. So pop on those earphones and settle in because you can't stop Trash.
Summer is for blockbuster Movies so we want to discuss the best and sometimes worst of Wrestling in the Movies. Grab your popcorn and see if you can decide who wins the Oscar of the Squared Circle.
Lucha Libre is very trendy right now in the world of Pro Wrestling. The Basement boys recognize this and want to present our Dream Team of Luchadores. 12 of our favorites all listed for your consideration. Viva La Mexico and enjoy the show.
The truly scary wrestlers in pro wrestling are rare to find these days but historically they have been a huge part of the business. From the Shiek to the Fiend, we take a look back at some of the wildest and scariest men to take over the wrestling landscape through the years. (sorry if there is some bumpy audio)
One of AEW's signature events Double or Nothing has provided some magical moments in the history of All Elite Wrestling. On this episode we look back at the very first edition and try to change it up a bit. Can we improve on the memorable card? Tune in to find out.
For a long time, it was considered a rite of passage to eventually work for WWE on their main roster. Every wrestler dreamed and worked hard to get there, even for a brief run. But what about those guys who are huge stars that never got there? Memorable in their own right without the "machine" of WWE behind them. This week we celebrate the best name on our Mount Rushmore of wrestlers who never went to WWE.
It is WrestleMania week and this means a new class of the WWE Hall of Fame. Your favorite pro wrestling history podcast is creating a tier list of all of the Hall of Fame classes. Lots of worthy inductees and also duds galore. Make it a point to listen in.
It's time to get Trivial in the basement. We welcome back the Quiz Master Steve Mezzano (Count Me Down, Basement Bar Show) to try and stump Mike and Tom with a fresh new set of mind bending questions. Who will be crowned, The Genius of The Dropkick Basement.
This week the Basement has a visitor. We welcome back our guest Steve Mezzano (Count Me Down) to talk about the Netflix series, "The Wrestlers" and some of the history of Ohio Valley Wrestling. Plus we also preview the upcoming season of "Dark Side of the Ring".
Pro wrestlers are often recruited from traditional sports well before they reach their professional peak but in some cases, it happens after they have tasted success in the pros. This week we talk about the few stand out cross sports athletes in pro wrestling history.
In 1994, the WWF was looking to reset their roster with some fresh faces at the top of the card. This week we are resetting that reset in a more spectacular way. Get in the Basement and see how we do.
This week Tom will break down the end of ECW by taking apart the very last Pay Per View, Guilty as Charged from January 7th 2001. How will he improve it and maybe breathe new life into the land of Extreme.
It's Rumble season again and time to reflect on history of the Royal Rumble. This week we look back on the Royal Rumble winners and put them in the Tier list. This is a first for us so please let us know if you agree or disagree.
November is the beginning of the holiday season and we are sharing what we are thankful for this week on the Dropkick Basement. There is a lot to be thankful for so grab a turkey sandwich and enjoy our Thanksgiving episode.
AEW just celebrated 5 years in business and signed a very lucrative rights deal with WBD. This week we break down their best signings so far of talent associated with WWE. These are guys and girls who were well known in WWE or trained by them who made the jump. Who ranks as our best in class? Listen to find out.
It's spooky season and we dressed for Halloween as bookers again. This time we look at past Halloween Havoc cards from WCW and shake them up hopefully for the better. Chomp on some candy corn and enjoy the show.
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