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A fun deep-dive into a wrestler’s career through five of their most important matches, hosted by your boys Evan & Javier.
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We've reached the end of our four-and-a-half-year first season. As we transition to our new seasons model, we wrap by doing a Take Purge where all wrestling and non-wrestling takes are legal. Get our opinion on the Montreal Screwjob, if CM Punk is overrated, GUNTHER, William Regal, The Shield, leftovers, chocolate, and a lot more. Be sure to follow us wherever you get podcasts and get ready for season two: 1998, coming soon! Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X
Ep 237: Vampiro

Ep 237: Vampiro

2024-10-2101:20:08

This week we've got news! After the news, it is time to dive into Vampiro's career. We talk about his time in Mexico as a Canadian Vampire, his move to WCW, weird feuds with Sting, and his turn in Lucha Underground. We've got matches against Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Pengaton Jr, and even an appearance by the Insane Clown Posse! Join us for a wild time this week. Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: w/ Konnan & Rayo de Jalisco Jr. vs Nitron, Perro Aguayo, & Cien Caras, EMLL August 23, 1991 w/ Silver King vs Headhunters, CMLL Los Angeles show, November 25, 1995 w/ Insane Clown Posse vs Eddie Guerrero, Rey Misterio Jr, & Billy Kidman, WCW Fall Brawl 1999 (Peacock) Promo - building to "Human Torch" match w/ Sting at Great American Bash 2000 Vs Mike Awesome, WCW Halloween Havoc 2000 (Peacock) Vs Pentagon Jr, Ultimo Lucha: Part 2, April 19, 2015
This week we look at the tag career of Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas, a.k.a. The World's Greatest Tag Team. We look at their amazing rookie year as part of Team Angle, their time facing each other when Haas returned to WWE in 2006, and their run in Ring of Honor in the early 2010s. We've got matches against Los Guerreros, Kings of Wrestling, Billy Kidman & Rey Mysterio, and more. Join us for another great episode! Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: Promo: Team Angle Debuts WM19 vs Los Guerreros & Chris Benoit & Rhyno vs Kidman & Mysterio, WWE Tag Team Championships, Vengeance 2003 Haas vs Benjamin, Raw, April 17, 2006 vs Kings of Wrestling, Glory by Honor IX vs BJ Whitmer & Rhett Titus, Street Fight, ROH Final Battle 2012
Ep 235: Necro Butcher

Ep 235: Necro Butcher

2024-09-3001:10:11

Time to get hardcore this week as we look at the career of Necro Butcher. We're following him from company to company including CZW and ROH with some legendary matches against Abdullah the Butcher, Samoa Joe, Nick Gage and more. Join us for a bloody (literally) good time. Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: vs Abdullah the Butcher, NWA Texas Hardcore Title, NWA Southwest Parade of Champions, April 14, 2000 Promo - NWA Southwest, sometime before his May 26, 2000 match with Canyon w/ Toby Klein (as Tough Crazy Bastards) vs The H8 Club (Nick Gage & Justice Pain), CZW Tag Titles, Falls Count Anywhere, CZW Violent by Design: Synthesized Euphoria, June 11, 2005 vs Samoa Joe, IWA Mid-South Something to Prove, June 11, 2005 w/ Tyler Black vs Jimmy Jacobs & Brodie Lee (Age of the Fall), ROH Steel City Clash, March 20, 2009 vs Dr. Redacted, XPW Theater of Brutality, October 20, 2023
Ep 234: Kaitlyn

Ep 234: Kaitlyn

2024-09-2301:12:21

This week we dive into the career of Kaitlyn, a star of WWE's women's division in the 2010s. We look at her start on the third season of NXT, her legendary feud with AJ Lee, and her return in 2018. Join as we break down her entire career! Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: w/ Dolph Ziggler vs AJ & Primo, WWE NXT, September 14, 2010 Vs Beth Phoenix, WWE SuperStars October 15, 2012 vs Eve Torres, WWE Divas Championship, Raw January 14, 2013 vs AJ Lee, WWE Divas Championship, Payback 2013 Promo: Contract Signing for WWE Divas Championship match at Money in the Bank 2013 Vs Mia Yim, Mae Young Classic 2018 Second Round, August 9, 2018 (Peacock)
Ep 233: Norman Smiley

Ep 233: Norman Smiley

2024-09-1601:01:59

This week we look at the career of Norman Smiley! We look at his run as Black Magic in CMLL, his time in WCW as Screaming Norman Smiley, and we talk about what makes him a great coach in NXT. All this and our usual diversions, so join us for a great episode! Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: w/ Chris Adams vs Konnan & Rey Misterio, Pat O'Conner International Cup, NWA Starrcade 1990 w/ El Dandy & Apolo Dantes vs Javier Cruz, Pierroth Jr., & Blue Panther Promo Vs Brian Knobbs, WCW Hardcore Title, WCW Mayhem '99 Vs Terry Funk vs Shane Douglas, WCW Hardcore title, WCW Thunder, May 24, 2000 w/ Shark Boy vs LAX, TNA Impact!, March 18, 2006
Our series on Brock Lesnar concludes with his most recent runs in the WWE. Lesnar went from being The Next Big Thing to one of the most dominant forces in WWE history. We take a look at his rivalry with Roman Reigns as well as matches against Daniel Bryan, Goldberg, and The Undertaker. Join us as we cover the career of one of the most unique wrestlers in WWE history. Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: Vs Roman Reigns (and Seth Rollins), WWE Championship, Wrestlemania 31 vs Undertaker, Hell in a Cell 2015 vs Goldberg, WWE Universal Championship, Wrestlemania 33 vs Daniel Bryan, Survivor Series 2018 Promo - Raw January 13, 2020 Vs Roman Reigns, WWE Undisputed Universal Championship, Last Man Standing, SummerSlam 2022
Our three-part series on Brock Lesnar continues this week with his departure from and return to WWE and everything in between. We're covering his UFC run (including watching a fight!) and his dramatic return to WWE in 2012. This plus matches against John Cena, The Undertaker, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Triple H. Join us for another great dive into wrestling history. Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: Vs Shinsuke Nakamura, IWGP Heavyweight Championship, NJPW Toukon Shidou Chapter I Vs Randy Couture, UFC Heavyweight Championship, UFC 91, November 15, 2008 Return to WWE, Raw after Wrestlemania, April 2, 2012 vs Triple H, No Holds Barred; Triple H's career on the line, Wrestlemania 29 vs The Undertaker, Wrestlemania 30 Vs John Cena, WWE Championship, SummerSlam 2014
This week we conclude Hoss Month with one of the best hosses that wrestling has seen: Brock Lesnar. We look at his origins in the NCAA and as part of the Minnesota Stretching Crew in OVW. Then we dive into his amazing rookie year, his rise to the WWE Championship, and his unceremonious exit after WrestleMania 20. Matches this week include Kurt Angle, Goldberg, The Rock, and more. Join us for another jam-packed episode. Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: Minnesota Stretching Crew vs The Disciples of Synn, OVW Tag Team Championships, OVW TV (airdate) May 21, 2001 Debut, Raw after Wrestlemania, March 18, 2002 Vs The Rock, WWE Undisputed Title, SummerSlam 2002 Vs Kurt Angle, WWE Championship, Wrestlemania 19 Vs Chris Benoit, WWE Championship, SmackDown December 4, 2003 Vs Goldberg, Wrestlemania 20
For Hoss Month we decided to look at some notable hosses through history. We look at wrestlers like Uncle Elmer, Viscera, Giant Gonzalez, Undertaker, and more. Plus we talk about the evolution of hosses from the carnival times all the way to the modern day. Join us for a great episode this week! Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: Uncle Elmer vs King Kong Bundy, 1986 Giant Gonzalez vs Undertaker, WrestleMania IX The Oddities vs Kaientai, Summerslam 1998 (Peacock) Akebono vs Big Show, Wrestlemania 21 Bobby Lashley vs Viscera, RAW May 21, 2007 Jonah Rock vs Brian Cage, WSW International Assault Best Of The Best 2K18
Ep 228: Big Boss Man

Ep 228: Big Boss Man

2024-08-1201:12:34

Hoss Month rolls on as we look at Ray Traylor, a.k.a. Big Boss Man and Big Bubba Rogers. We follow his career from Jim Crockett Promotions jobber to challenging for the WWF Championship. There are matches this week against Hulk Hogan, Vader, Dusty Rhodes, and more. Plus we look at two memorable Big Boss Man moments: feeding Al Snow his dog and crashing Big Show's dad's funeral. Join us for a great episode this week! Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: w/Midnight Express vs Dusty Rhodes & Rock N Roll Express, Bunkhouse Brawl, NWA 9/86 vs Hulk Hogan, WWF Championship Cage Match, Saturday Night's Main Event 21, April 25, 1989 vs Nailz, Survivor Series 1992 vs Vader, Spring Stampede 1994 Feeding Al Snow his Dog, Sept 2, 1999 vs Al Snow, Kennel from Hell Match, Unforgiven 1999 (Peacock) Big Boss Man interrupting Big Show's Dad's Funeral
Ep 227: Ryback

Ep 227: Ryback

2024-08-0501:12:48

Hoss Month returns and we look at the monster: Ryback! From his origins on Tough Enough and in FCW to his dominating debut on the main roster. We talk about his WWE Championship shots and his time as Intercontinental Championship. We've got matches against John Cena, CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, and more. Join us for a great episode this week! Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: w/Big E vs Lance Archer & Alex Riley - FCW,approx 2009 Skip Sheffield Promo Package - NXT Season 1 Ryback's WWE Debut - April 6, 2012 vs CM Punk, WWE Championship, Hell in a Cell 2012 vs John Cena, WWE Championship 3 Stages of Hell, Payback 2013 Intercontinental Championship Elimination Chamber, Elimination Chamber 2015
Ep 226: Spike Dudley

Ep 226: Spike Dudley

2024-07-2901:11:02

This week we dive into the career of Little Spike Dudley! We're looking at his run on the California independents before his big run in ECW! Then we talk about The Dudley Boys, WWE, and his run as Brother Runt in TNA. We've got matches against Rey Mysterio, The Dudleys, Raven, and more. Join us for a great episode this week! Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: Matt Hyson vs J.R. Benson, CCW (California Creative Wrestling), 1994 vs Bam Bam Bigelow, As Good As It Gets 1997 w/ New Jack vs Dudley Boyz vs Axl Rotten & Balls Mahoney, Living Dangerously 1998 (Peacock) Promo, WWF Jakked Metal, June 2, 2001 vs Rey Mysterio, Cruiserweight Championship, July 29, 2004 vs Abyss, Raven, and Samoa Joe, Monster's Ball Four-way, Bound for Glory 2006 (start at ~40:30)
Ep 225: Blue Demon Jr

Ep 225: Blue Demon Jr

2024-07-2259:24

We travel to Mexico this week to look at the career of Blue Demon Jr. The successor to the famous Blue Demon, we take a look at his career through CMLL, AAA, Lucha Underground and even winning the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Join us for a great episode this week! Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: vs Hijo de Santo, CMLL, December 7, 2002 vs Adam Pearce, NWA Heavyweight Championship, NWA Mexico, October 25, 2008 Vs Texano, Lucha Underground Ultima Lucha, April 19, 2015 Vs Dr. Wagner Jr., Hair vs Mask match, Triplemania XXVII, August 3, 2019 w/ DMT Azul vs Rush & L.A. Park, Triplemania XXXI, April 16, 2023
Ep 224: Akira Hokuto

Ep 224: Akira Hokuto

2024-07-1501:03:33

This week we dive into the career of 90s women's wrestling star Akira Hokuto. We track her career in AJW from her debut to her run at the top of the card and ber eventual move to WCW. There are matches with Manami Toyota, Madusa, Aja Kong, and one of the best matches we've ever seen against Shinobu Kandori. Join us for a great episode this week! Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: w/ Suzuka Minami vs Kyoto Inuoe & Manami Toyota, WWWA Tag Team Championship 2/3 Falls, Wrestlemarinepiad 1990 vs Aja Kong, March 17, 1991 vs Shinobu Kandori, April 2, 1993 vs Manami Toyota, AJW Destiny, September 2, 1995 vs Madusa, WCW Women's Championship Tournament Finals, Starrcade 1996
Ep 223: Jerry Lynn

Ep 223: Jerry Lynn

2024-07-0801:05:31

This week we look at the career of your favorite wrestler's favorite wrestler, Jerry Lynn. We track his career through the independents, ECW, WCW, WWF, TNA, and Ring of Honor. Lynn was a stud everywhere he went, and we cover excellent matches this week against Rob Van Dam, X-Pac, AJ Styles, Justin Credible and more. Join us for a great deep dive into one of the most underrated wrestlers in history. Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: vs Lightning Kid, 2/3 Falls, GWF Light Heavyweight Championship, December 27, 1991 vs Rob Van Dam, ECW Television Championship, Living Dangerously 1999 vs Justin Credible, ECW Heavyweight Championship, Anarchy Rulz 2000 (Peacock) Weird promo from WWF New York - May 20, 2001 vs AJ Styles vs Low Ki, X-Division Championship Ladder Match, TNA Weekly PPV #11 w/Amazing Red vs Elix Skipper & Christopher Daniels, NWA Tag Team Championships, TNA Weekly PPV #41
Ep 222: Taka Michinoku

Ep 222: Taka Michinoku

2024-07-0101:04:24

This week we look at the over 25 year career of Taka Michinoku. From his run in WWF as the first Light Heavyweight Champion and as part of Kaientai to his runs in NJPW and Kaientai Dojo, we've got lots to look at. We've got matches against Triple H, Gedo & Jado and Forever Hooligans. Join us for a great deep dive into an Attitude Era favorite. Donate to Trans Lifeline Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: vs Brian Christopher, Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Finals, DX In Your House, December 7, 1997 A kaientai promo - in two parts vs Triple H, WWF Championship, RAW April 10, 2000 vs Masaaki Mochizuki, Strongest-K Championship, K-Dojo September 6, 2005 w/ Dick Togo vs Gedo & Jado, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships, May 2, 2007 w/ Taichi vs Forever Hooligans, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships, October 14, 2013
This week we wrap up our three-part series on Kane! One of the deepest lores of any wrestler ever, we have so much to talk about this week. We cover his unmasking, May 19th, his multiple Undertaker feuds, Team Hell No, and more. With matches against Undertaker, Edge, The Shield, Rey Mysterio, and more, we have lots to talk about. Join us for another great episode. Donate to Trans Lifeline Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: Unmasking Vs Undertaker, Wrestlemania 20 w/ Big Show vs Carlito & Chris Masters, WWE Tag Team Championships, Wrestlemania 22 Vs Edge, Rey Mysterio, and Alberto Del Dipshit, Fatal 4-Way TLC match for World Heavyweight Championship, TLC 2010 Team Hell No Anger Management Vs Seth Rollins, WWE Championship, Hell In A Cell 2015
We continue our series on Kane this week! We're looking at Glenn Jacobs best gimmick during his peak between 2000 and 2003. This means we look at his 2001 Royal Rumble presentation, the Brothers of Destruction, and matches against Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, The Rock, Undertaker, and more. Donate to The Trevor Project Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: vs Rock, Undertaker, and Chris Benoit, Fatal 4-Way for WWF Championship, Unforgiven 2000 Royal Rumble 2001 Brothers of Destruction vs Two Man Power Trip, Winners Take All, Backlash 2001 Promo - March 28, 2002 vs Triple H, World Heavyweight Title/IC Title unification, No Mercy 2002 w/ Rob van Dam vs Dudley Boyz, WWF Tag Team Titles, Backlash 2003
This week we start our three-part series on Kane. One of WWE's greatest characters, we take a look at Glenn Jacobs as Dr. Isaac Yankem before they settled on his new gimmick as The Undertaker's half-brother. We've got matches against Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Bret Hart and more as we dive into Kane's early era, so join us as we break it all down. Donate to the Point Foundation Merchandise store Instagram YouTube Twitter/X Matches: Isaac Yankem DDS vs Bret Hart, Steel Cage Match, Raw October 16, 1995 Promo - Kane debut Vs Undertaker, Wrestlemania XIV vs Stone Cold Steve Austin, First Blood match for WWF Championship, King of the Ring 1998 w/ X-Pac vs Undertaker & Big Show - WWF Tag Team Championships, SummerSlam 1999 vs X Pac, Steel Cage match, Armageddon 1999
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