VOC Nation Wrestling Network

Former Philadelphia wrestling radio personalities 'The Voice of Choice' Bruce Wirt and co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling in a fun and authentic manner from a casual fan's point of view. This episode: The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt covers the final segment of AEW Dynamite, which fittingly could actually be the end of AEW as we know it. Tony Khan went for the NWO moment, and he may have done a big swing and a miss. Follow the show on Twitter @WWHVOC, DMs are open. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This episode: The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt and Nemar Wells give their official review of Wrestlemania XL. Plus, can AEW evolve and grow their fan base in this 'hot' period of pro wrestling? What defines a '5 star match'? We'd like to hear your thoughts on that. Follow the show on Twitter @WWHVOC, DMs are open. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This episode: While many fans are hoping and expecting Cody to win the WWE Universal Championship at Wrestlemania, people may not be ready for what might come next. The Dusty finish - where the babyface gets what everyone thinks is a triumphant victory, only to have it snatched away - has been part of wrestling for decades. Will we see Wrestlemania end with a Rhodes family staple? VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This episode: The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt breaks down why the March 25th episode of WWE Raw from Chicago was the best in a generation, and how it could be even better. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This episode: Bruce and Nemar talk about wrestling action figures and a whole lot of 'nothing' on this special episode. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This episode: Is Jen Pepperman tweaking the AEW product to appeal to a broader audience? Is Cody actually capable of being successful long term as a babyface? Bruce dives into both topics on this bonus edition. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This episode: Bruce explains how the momentum AEW gained from Sting's final match doesn't mean anything if they don't change their booking style. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This episode: Bruce explains how The Rock's Promos on X fka Twitter and Smackdown are bringing back attitude era fans. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This week: Did WWE Raw have more commercial time than actual wrestling? It was close! Is 2 nights of Wrestlemania a good or a bad thing? Nemar thinks it's an absolute ripoff for ticket buying fans. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This week: Bruce and Nemar complain about Jim Cornette and Brian Last, debate whether we'd be in the Conrad Thompson spot if we didn't leave wrestling radio in 2012, and run down our thoughts on the Rock joining the Bloodline and whether or not we're in another golden age of wrestling. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This week: Bruce shares his problems with the WWE Universe, and talks about the potential of a long term build for Rock/Reigns. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This week: Bruce and Nemar give in depth analysis and hot takes on the Vince McMahon allegations now that more information has come to light. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This week: Nemar and Bruce talk about the returns to the WWE of CM Punk and the Rock; also the importance of theme music in terms of making a megastar. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This week: Nemar finishes his top 5 wrestling superstars of all time; Tony Atlas discussion; Andre the Giant; Yokozuna; Bruce's top 5 VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This week: Nemar runs down the first half of his top 5 wrestling superstars of all time, and why they made the list. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. This week: The hosts look back on what they've done since their Philadelphia radio run, and look ahead to the future of the podcast. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History returns to VOC Nation in a brand new format. The Voice of Choice Bruce Wirt reunites with his Philadelphia radio co-host Nemar Wells to look at the past, present, and future of pro wrestling. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes for the greatest moments in wrestling history. Subscribe and hear new content and an amazing archive of footage from the greatest personalities in wrestling, including Brady Hicks (PWI mag, ECWA), Stro Maestro (WCW), Brian Ferguson, Bill Apter (PWI mag), Ken Resnick (WWE, AWA), Shelly Martinez (WWE, Impact), Wes Brisco (WWE, Impact), Manny Fernandez (NWA), and more. Subscribe for free on your favorite app and visit us on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History covers different years in the history of pro wrestling with a behind the scenes look at the action. Former WWE and AWA Broadcaster Ken Resnick joins forces with Legendary Pro Wrestling Journalist Bill Apter and former Philadelphia Radio Personality Bruce Wirt for a trip down memory lane. This week: :04 - Ken Resnick talks about leaving the AWA to take a job at Chrysler until he got a call to see Vince McMahon :14 - The stigma associated with pro wrestling; the challenge of getting jobs on the outside :23 - The creation of the Four Horsemen and how factions have helped the business :35 - What is a money mark? :47 - Wrestlemania 2; Vince taking the WWF to the largest markets in the US :60 - Smartening up the NFL players, and how that was a big part of the death of kayfabe :61 - Ken Resnick's epic dancing at Wrestlerock Next Week: Don't miss it... Bill Apter and Ken Resnick take you inside their personal experience working with Vince McMahon. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history. Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more! Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Subscribe on YouTube for the video version of the show: https://www.youtube.com/vocnationradionetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History covers different years in the history of pro wrestling with a behind the scenes look at the action. Former WWE and AWA Broadcaster Ken Resnick joins forces with Legendary Pro Wrestling Journalist Bill Apter and former Philadelphia Radio Personality Bruce Wirt for a trip down memory lane. This week: Bill Apter flies solo and looks at his early fandom. VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history. Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more! Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Subscribe on YouTube for the video version of the show: https://www.youtube.com/vocnationradionetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestling with History covers different years in the history of pro wrestling with a behind the scenes look at the action. Former WWE and AWA Broadcaster Ken Resnick joins forces with Legendary Pro Wrestling Journalist Bill Apter and former Philadelphia Radio Personality Bruce Wirt for a trip down memory lane. This week: Bill Apter breaks down how the ranking system worked in the Apter Mags - Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI), The Wrestler, and others - including a detailed look at the top 10 as published in PWI in the August 1985 edition. Ken Resnick talks about reaction to rankings by talent and promoters behind the scenes. 00: It's a Minnesota winter in the northeast :10 Ken Resnick on reaction to rankings in the AWA :12 Apter on offending Ivan Putski :21 What went into how people were positioned, and how territories were listed :57 Rick Martel VOC Nation takes you behind the scenes of your favorite moments in pro wrestling history. Notable show hosts include legendary pro wrestling journalist Bill Apter, former WWE/TNA star Shelly Martinez, former WWE and AWA broadcaster Ken Resnick, former WCW performer The Maestro, former TNA Impact talent Wes Brisco, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Brady Hicks, independent pro wrestling and Fireball Run star Sassy Stephie, and more! Since 2010, VOC Nation has brought listeners into the minds of the biggest stars in pro wrestling and entertainment. Subscribe to the podcasts for free on most major directories, and visit vocnation.com for live programming. Subscribe on YouTube for the video version of the show: https://www.youtube.com/vocnationradionetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices