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This is a professional wrestling podcast spanning the globe. Ryan and Jeff are two lifelong fans of professional wrestling who look at shows from the past and bring them to the present.
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The guys are joined by TANTALIZING TONY to talk about the career of John Cena!
The guys welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod to talk about WCW Starrcade 1992! This show also features the Lethal Lottery and Battlebowl 2! Go figure that the two best matches have nothing to do with any of that! Listen to us talk about that, plus some current wrestling!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-homeLicense code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG
With Survivor Series: War Games wrapping up last weekend, it felt right for the guys to cover one of the better recent Survivor Series events, from 2019!
WE’RE BACK! After a 3 month hiatus, Ryan and Jeff come back together to talk about World Wrestling All-Stars and their inaugural show “The Inception” from 2001.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-homeLicense code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG
Ryan and Jeff are back with Eddy from Wrestling Recommendations…AND Next Generation Wrestling: Tennessee (NGW), which is the promotion covered on this episode! They talk about NGW’s return show post-pandemic, The Party Bowl from 2021. Of course it was good, but how good was it? Listen to find out!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-knowLicense code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJNhttps://linktr.ee/wppod1Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink!Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order!https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod
Breaking news!WWE has sold its streaming rights to ESPN and Disney! Hear Ryan’s thoughts as he shares the news.https://linktr.ee/wppod1
The guys welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to talk about WWF Summerslam from 1995!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-knowLicense code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN
Following the passing of Hulk Hogan, the guys share a “retrospective” on his career and life.https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/stutterLicense code: XLMUZSB3IK5EYIMCProud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink!Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order!https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod
Ryan talks about and reviews the most anticipated TNA event in quite some time, Slammiversary 2025! Was it worth the hype? Listen to hear his thoughts!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink!Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order!https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppodMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/stutterLicense code: XLMUZSB3IK5EYIMC
The guys welcome Travis (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod as they watch Ric Flair’s Last Match from 2022. A card put on by Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) has the legend main eventing in his first match since 2011. Should he have come out of “retirement” to have a “final match”? Is this card any good? Listen to us and find out!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-knowLicense code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN
In honor of Evolution (2025), Ryan and Jeff finally talk about the inaugural Evolution. Headlined by a championship match between Ronda Rousey and Nikki Bella, the historic event also featured the finals of the Mae Young Classic and a classic Last Woman Standing match!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-knowLicense code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN
Ryan covers all FIVE wrestling shows, starting from ROH Supercard of Honor and finishing with WWE Evolution!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/stutterLicense code: XLMUZSB3IK5EYIMC
Ryan and Jeff take a look at AEW’s 2nd PPV in company history, Fyter Fest from 2019! Featuring their first ever “Unsanctioned Match”, a star-studded 6-man tag, and a solid opener, this is sure to be as good as “Double or Nothing” the previous month, right? You’ll have to listen to our thoughts to find out!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-knowLicense code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN
Ryan talks about his trip to New Jersey from Sunday for FIGHTT Pro’s “Enter the Fightt ROUND 2”!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/stutterLicense code: XLMUZSB3IK5EYIMC
Ryan picked another TNA show that he hopes Jeff will like. This episode is the 2nd annual Slammiversary from 2006! Main evented by the King of the Mountain match featuring Jeff Jarrett, there’s also an X-Division elimination match, and a Last Chance tag title match. Where will this fall on his scale of acceptance? Listen to find out!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-knowLicense code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN
With Night of Champions (2025) days away, also comes the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. For this episode, Ryan and Jeff talk about the last King of the Ring PPV from 2002. This card features the finals of the King of the Ring tournament, as well as Hogan vs Angle, and the main event of Triple H vs The Undertaker. Join us as we discuss!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-knowLicense code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN
Ryan and Jeff are joined by Travis (Wrestling Recommendations) to talk about The Great American Bash from 1996! No Hulk Hogan, as he’s preparing to be the 3rd man. We have an NFL tag team, Max Moon as US Champion, a tag team from the OUTSIDE, and the debut of Rey Misterio, Jr. in a great match with Dean Malenko. Listen as we talk about this questionable card during the rise of WCW.https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-knowLicense code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN
Coming off the heels of AAA / WWE's Worlds Collide, Ryan and Jeff talk about the first AAA When Worlds Collide with WCW from 1994! This even has a Meltzer 5 star match? Does this card live up to its infamy? Listen to find out!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-knowLicense code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN
Ryan briefly reviews the Best of the Super Juniors FINALS, TNA Against All Odds, AAA/WWE Worlds Collide, and Money in the Bank!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-knowLicense code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN
Ryan and Jeff jump in the time machine back to 2019 where AEW held their first PPV, Double or Nothing! We get a classic match between brothers, another match between The Young Bucks and The Lucha Brothers, and Chris Jericho in the main event. How does it hold up to AEW today? Listen to hear our thoughts!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-knowLicense code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN
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