Phil ends the year old school Throwbacks style inviting a few close friends and even family for some holiday cheer and of course some wrestling chat. The shindig wouldn't be complete without a holiday road report from our roaming reporter Matt Squires! Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas with a happy and blessed new year!
The show opens with a tribute to the great announcer Bob Caudle who sadly passed away earlier this week. Phil breaks down all things current including his trip to the "Big Event" convention and meeting The Great Muta! If that wasn't enough for ya, Phil is then joined by friend and game creator S.T. Patrick who talks about an amazing wrestling game he created "The Square Circle" A Sports Simulation Game. If you are interested in purchasing the game (which is highly recommended) here is the link: https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/MWNPublicationsIt is the same site as our Sports Sim Magazine, so you'll have to scroll downward to see each book. You will need the Core Rulebook, which includes Crockett 1986, to begin. But we also have WWE 1970-1983, WWE 1985-1990, Dallas 1981-1987, AWA 1970-1987, Memphis 1981-1987, and Watts Mid-South/UWF 1981-1987. If you have any questions, please email S.T. Patrick at:TheSquaredCircleGame@gmail.com
Recording with new air pods, Phil brings back a review of the WWF's "Wrestling Classic" from forty years ago November 7th 1985
This past week, Phil pays homage to one his favorite heroes the "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the greatest promo ever done the famous "Hard Times" promo. Plus clips leading up to and the actual promo itself
On this episode, Phil breaks down his trip to night one of Summerslam and the state of the current wrestling scene. Then Phil is gifted with a VCR in 2025 and reminisces about the good old days of watching and renting wrestling tapes.
Phil covers the career of Hulk Hogan who passed away earlier this week. The Godfather of sports entertainment, Hogan was a trailblazer bringing pro-wrestling to the mainstream and to pop culture worldwide.
Phil celebrates 13 years of the Turnbuckle Throwbacks by doing a live webcast. Talking all thing current and this years throwback is the NWA's "Great American Bash" from 1985
On this episode, Phil pays tribute to one of his good friends and a pioneer of pro wrestling podcasting Kevin "Castle" Scondotto who passed away way too early in life just a few days ago. This weeks "Throwback" is from 2017 episode 230 when Kevin Castle calls into podcast to shoot the breeze with Phil & Choppy. Love you Kev, you will be missed.
On this episode, Phil give a quick retrospective celebrating the 40th anniversary of the very first WRESTLEMANIA March 31st 1985 from the mecca of professional wrestling Madison Square Garden
On this episode, Phil makes the hot tag to his cuzbro the "Warden" Richard Ward from the "Spanning The Globe" podcast. The boys cover some current headlines then take a ride down BADSTREET U.S.A. as they re-visit arguably on the greatest feuds of all time, The Von Erichs vs. The Fabulous Freebirds!
Last week we lost a dear friend of the podcast. Our brother Kaz left us way too soon. This week with brother Rob Domingo filling in for Choppy, we kick it back to 3/18/17 where Kaz and our boy Aaron we co-hosts of the Post-Match Podcast called in to show some love. This show is dedicated to our brother Kazzeo Novelli. Sleep in peace, we'll take it from here.
Recorded on location within walking distance to the famous venues Tokyo Dome & Korakuen Hall, Phil and the brothers Domingo, recap all of their wrestling excursions while in Japan
On this episode, Phil broadcasts LIVE on Facebook as he reviews the ROH "Final Battle" 2024 and previews the upcoming holiday events. This episode Throwbacks are Starrcade 1984 & 94. Everyone please have a safe and blessed holiday season.
On this episode, Phil updates everyone on his trip to Japan. Reviews WWE's "Crown Jewel" event. Previews the upcoming AEW "Full Gear" & WWE "Survivor Series" Also reviewing the last NJPW Strong Event, and previewing the upcoming world tag league tournament. Then, Phil breaks down some of his defining moments in pro wrestling that made him a fan
This week, Phil tests out a new audio set up. Previewing this weeks AEW "WrestleDream" and NJPW's "King Of Pro Wrestling" events. This weeks Throwback is a lookback on WCW's "Halloween Havoc" PPV from October of 1998
On this episode, Phil decides to broadcast while hanging out in Carroll Gardens Brooklyn NYC from beautiful Carroll Park. Taking in the sights and sounds while breaking down the current wrestling scene
Phil reflects on turning 50 yrs old this weekend. Covering the current NJPW G1 climax tournament and previewing the 37th edition of SUMMERSLAM!
Celebrating 12 years, and FIVE HUNDRED EPISODES! Phil is joined by his son and a few of his very best pals talking about the Podcast, Phil's upcoming trip to Japan, and the future of the show. This episodes Throwback is Summerslam 1994. Thank you to everyone who's been apart of this journey. It means everything.
On this episode, Phil previews the upcoming NJPW G1 brackets as well as this weekends AEW "Forbidden Door" PPV. This weeks Throwback is from June 16th 1984 at Madison Square Garden for a star spangled and studded house show in front of twenty thousand strong!
The show opens with a tribute to the Wild Samoan Sika who passed away earlier this week. This episode's Throwback as we march closer to 500, is from March of 2016. Former ROH world tag team champ, NJPW standout and Shaolin's very own Chris Dickinson hangs out IN STUDIO with the Throwbacks!