Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover one final ECW reunion show, it's TNA Hardcore Justice 2010. It's ground zero for the moment when they were trying to bring Paul Heyman in as booker and they probably put this show together in hopes he would be part of it. We've got Rob Van Dam vs. Sabu, Raven vs. Tommy Dreamer with Mick Foley as referee, and Team 3D vs. Balls Mahoney and Axel Rotten. Plus our hosts discuss AEW Forbidden Door, the brackets for the Owen Hart Cup, and an eventful week in WWE.
On this episode of The Lawcast our hosts revisit King of the Ring 2001.
Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts go back to the cover the relaunch of ECW, One Night Stand 2006! While the ECW relaunch turned out to be a disaster, this was an incredible debut show featuring phenomenal performances from John Cena, Rob Van Dam, Randy Orton, and Kurt Angle. Of course our main event is John Cena defending the WWE Championship against Rob Van Dam. We've also got Mick Foley, Edge, and Lita against Terry Funk, Tommy Dreamer, and Beulah. Plus Rey Mysterio vs. Sabu for the World Heavyweight Championship and Kurt Angle vs. Randy Orton.Plus we discuss Clash at the Castle and the Wyatt Sicks debut, the one year anniversary of AEW Collision, and the announcement of the G1 Climax Blocks.
On this episode of The Lawcast our hosts revisit Great American Bash 2004.
Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover King of the Ring 1998, one of the most infamous nights in wrestling history. As we all know, it's the night of the Undertaker/Mankind Hell in a Cell Match in which Mick Foley performed some of the most dangerous stunts in wrestling history. But for such a famous match, there are still parts of it that are a mystery and our hosts try to get to the bottom of them here.We've also got Steve Austin vs. Kane in a First Blood Match for the WWF Title and the King of the Ring Tournament featuring The Rock, Ken Shamrock, Dan Severn, and Jeff Jarrett.Plus our hosts discuss current wrestling news by previewing Clash at the Castle, analyzing the announced matches for Forbidden Door, and talking about New Japan's announcement of the 2024 G1 Tournament.
On this episode of The Lawcast our hosts revisit Capitol Punishment 2011.
Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover the infamous night the WWF let Art Donovan do commentary, it's King of the Ring 1994!Owen Hart strives to follow in his brother's footsteps and become King of the Ring. Bret defends the WWF Title against Diesel. Roddy Piper and Jerry Lawler inexplicably face off in a main event straight out of 1984.Plus our hosts discuss the ongoing Vince McMahon criminal investigation, Ospreay vs. Swerve at Forbidden Door, and the developing card for Clash at the Castle.
On this episode of The Lawcast our hosts revisit Great American Bash 1990.
In a bonus episode, our hosts discuss the state and future of All Elite Wrestling.
Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts go back all the way to 1984 to cover the David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions, the highwater mark for World Class Championship Wrestling. In the shadow of horribly tragic death of David Von Erich, his brother Kerry steps up to challenge Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Plus we've got Fritz Von Erich coming out of retirement to team with his sons Kevin and Mike against The Fabulous Freebirds.Plus our hosts discuss WWE King and Queen of the RIng, AEW Double or Nothing, and the return of MJF.
On this episode of The Lawcast our hosts discuss the legacy of World Class Championship Wrestling.
Welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts call an audible because they discovered that AEW pay-per-views are still available through Bleacher Report. They cover AEW Double or Nothing 2019, the show that launched All Elite Wrestling on Memorial Weekend five years ago. We've got a double main event with Alpha vs. Omega II, Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega, and The Natural vs. The Nightmare as Cody and Dustin Rhodes do battle. Plus The Young Bucks vs. The Lucha Brothers and a surprise appearance by Bret Hart.Plus we discuss King and Queen of the Ring and Double or Nothing 2024.
On this episode of The Lawcast our hosts revisit Elimination Chamber 2015.
Hello and welcome back to The Lawcast! This time our hosts cover Slamboree 1998, in which Eric Bischoff challenges Vince McMahon to fight him live on pay-per-view. It's a wild and crazy time for WCW. Business is hotter than ever but they're starting to fall behind the WWF in the ratings war. They start pulling crazy stunts to try to keep up by hotshotting titles on TV, doing a bunch of turns, and then Bischoff counters the DX invasion by challenging Vince to a fight.We've got Sting and The Giant against The Outsiders for the Tag Titles in the main event, plus Bret Hart vs. Randy Savage, Fit Finlay vs. Chris Benoit, Ultimo Dragon vs. Eddie Guerrero, and a Cruiserweight Battle Royal with the winner getting to face Chris Jericho.Plus we discuss the ongoing King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, news on WWE's TV deals, and the impact of TNT losing the NBA on AEW.
On this episode of The Lawcast our hosts revist Judgment Day 2004.
Welcome back to The Lawcast! This week the Slamboree Jamboree rolls on as our hosts cover Slamboree 1997, Ric Flair's triumphant homecoming to North Carolina. Flair, Roddy Piper, and Kevin Greene team up to battle Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Syxx in the main event. Plus we've got Reggie White vs. Steve McMichael, Chris Benoit vs. Meng in a Death Match, Dean Malenko vs. Jeff Jarrett for the U.S. Title, and Ultimo Dragon vs. Steven Regal for the Television Title.We also discuss Backlash, Wrestlemania being announced for Las Vegas, and the King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments.
On this episode of The Lawcast our hosts revist Judgment Day 2002.
Welcome back to another episode of The Lawcast! This time our hosts begin the first (and surely only) Slamboree Jamboree as they cover Slamboree 1996! This show takes place just one week before Scott Hall debuts in WCW, which will turn pro wrestling upside down. The Giant defends the WCW World Heavyweight Title against Sting in our main event. Most of the card is built around the final Lethal Lottery/Battlebowl as we get a massive 32 man, sixteen team tournament with two rounds and a battle royal final. It's way overbooked but gives us a few highlights including Randy Savage and Ric Flair having to team together.Plus our hosts discuss WWE Backlash, Drew McIntyre re-signing, and Tony Khan's big week.
On this episode of The Lawcast our hosts revist TNA Lockdown 2007.
Welcome back to the Lawcast! This time our hosts cover TNA Lockown 2011, a deeply depressing show from the time where it was becoming clear TNA was dying. And yet they're somehow still with us almost 15 years later.We've got Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarrett in a feud blending real life and kayfabe in uncomfortable ways. We've got Sting defending the TNA Title against Ken Anderson and Rob Van Dam. And Fortune vs. Immortal in a Lethal Lockdown Match.Plus we discuss AEW Dynasty, preview the upcoming WWE Draft, and talk about the latest Vince McMahon news.
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