Publications and Podcasts

Celebrate the 4th of July with Wrestling with a Generation Gap as Rob introduces The Man They Call Vader to Nick and Dave in his prime. We cover some of Vader's best, most memorable matches in the US. On the docket Vader vs. Sting - Starrcade 92 Vader vs. Ron Simmons - Baltimore Vader vs. Cactus Jack - Saturday Night - 1st match Vader vs. the Boss - Spring Stampedge 94 Vader vs. Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin vs. the Undertaker - Final Four Then it's off to NXT to watch the Velveteen Dream do battle with Aleistir Black. Part two with Vader in Japan to follow in a few weeks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXFDC7jHodg&a…

-Pete and Tim have a lot of wrestling to talk about. -Talk about upcomong shows they're hitting up. -PCO as the final entrant into SCI18 1. Discuss MLW Explosion #10 -We discuss the identity of the promotion. -What worked on the show 2. The UK 3.UK/NXT hybrid show 4. NXT

I'll post links here to my new daily podcast that I really want to keep under 45 minutes under all circumstances (30 minutes most of the time). Today, I walk through the match list of the Shawn Michaels: Showstopper Unreleased DVD set coming this October. Podcast will be available on iTunes, but it's still pending approval and it's already up on Soundcloud, so here goes: https://soundcloud.com/thenewpwo/pro-wrestling-lonely-episode-1

Brad at Place To Be Nation recently interviewed me about the changes coming to Pro Wrestling Only. Hope you guys will check it out. Watch me try to keep my composure while my daughter is literally jumping up and down on my chest while I'm talking! https://placetobe.podbean.com/e/ptbn-special-the-new-pro-wrestling-only/

First up Dave, Nick and Rob go to Texas again, this time for Southwest Championship Wrestling. Thanks to the WWE not owning this stuff we also will have video for all the old school footage On the docket we have Scott Casey confronts Bobby Jaggers Tully Blanchard and Gino Hernadez vs. the Grapplers Tully promo The Grappler vs. Rick McGraw Nick Bockwinkel vs. Manny Fernandez Dick Slater vs. The Mongolian Stomper - cage match Gino & Tully promo Gino & Tully vs. Ricky Morton & Ken Lucas Bob Orton Jr. vs. Terry Funk Then it's another feature match from Wrestle Kingdom 12 Will Ospreay vs. Marty Scurlll vs. Kush…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-06-23-2018 We're back with a new episode. 1. Opening talk - BOLA line up - Memories of Vader -More NXT UK talk - Mid Atlantic dump on the network. 2. MLW Fushion episode 9. -Thoughts on the show -What we liked and didn't like 3.NXT -Thoughts on the show. 4. Nova Pros Commonwealth Cup -Look at just the cup matches -Analyze all the matches -Question some booking choices -Thoughts on the tournament.

In this special PTBN Network PodBlast, JT is joined by Kevin Kelly to pay tribute to the late, great Vader. The boys discuss Kevin's interactions with Vader in the WWF, the big man's legacy in Japan and WCW, whether or not he met his potential in the WWF, his greatest matches and a couple of road stories plus more. Rest in Peace Leon White, it will always be Vader Time! http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-network-podblast-tribute-to-vader-with-kevin-kelly/

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-06-18-2018 Pete and Tim discuss. 1. Pete's ROHSA experience. 2.NXTUK thoughts 3. Rhonda Rousey thoughts. 4. NXT go home show. 5.NXT Takeover -Discuss the matches -Storylines -What clicked or didn't click for us. 6.NJPW Dominion -Chris Jericho is he Mr. logic -Okada-Omega greatest match of all time?

SCG Radio returns this week for the latest in our Monday Night War Timeline series, this time covering October 1999! Talking every Raw, Nitro and PPV of the month with backstage notes from the Observer and Torch Newsletters of the time, we break down every major story, including the shocking defection of WWF lead writer Vince Russo to WCW, all the fallout and implications of Russo's first WCW television shows, IC Champion Jeff Jarrett makes the jump as well after a huge conflict with Jim Ross when his contract expires the day before No Mercy, "real life" politics used on air in storylines with Hulk Hogan laying down for Sting at Halloween Havoc, Ric Flair gets benched, Br…

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Kris Zellner is joined by Barry Rose (Breaking Kayfabe with Bowdren & Barry) to discuss the singles titles scene in Florida from 1982 to early 1983. We talk about the awesome year of 1982 in Florida and how David Von Erich became a bonafide star, big names coming in and out of the territory, and how Kevin Sullivan & Jake Roberts changed the territory forever. Plus we talk about the birth of “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin, Mike Graham’s unfair narrative, and lots more. A very fun show, so listen now!!! To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at https://patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets a…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-06-09-2018 We talk about the injuries that affect SCI 2018 1. We discuss PWX Final Chapter -Breakdown the whole show 2. NXT -Look at the whole show. -Breakdown the angles -Discuss promos and the matches 3. NJPW BOTSJ Night 12,13 and Finals -How the storytelling has changed in the big buildings versus the smaller venues. -Breakdown all the matches

Kris & David are joined by Jordan Breen (Between Rounds Radio) to discuss the week that was May 30-June 5, 1994. We talk about Hulk Hogan signing with WCW and the fallout from that including Cactus Jack & Maxx Payne quitting the company among other things. Of course we discuss Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada and the greatness of their 6/3/94 match, plus we also cover Dutch Mantell reviving WWC, SMW’s ominous future, Missy Hyatt being linked with Judd Nelson(?!?!?), the WWF’s odd period in 1994, and much more. A strong show, so don’t miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 2:15:45 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, WAR, IWU, PWFG, Pancrase, UWFI, & AJW 3:32:09 Classic Co…

The latest SCG Radio is now online, as we return this week to the Monday Night War Timeline, covering September 1999! Running down every Raw, Nitro and PPV of the month with backstage news notes from the Observer and Torch newsletters of the time, we tackle every major story, including the firing of Eric Bischoff as Executive Vice President, Vince McMahon returning from a six week retirement to become WWF World Champion, the shocking signing of Taz to the WWF, the heel turn of Sting, Shawn Michaels being sent home for pissing off the wrong guy, Chris Jericho runs into problems, Bret Hart returns to WCW to stand around, Triple H being booked shockingly poorly, illogical bo…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA4sOnoowCk&t=7809s We're back after an extended hiatus with another look at wrestling's past and present. This time we present our first supercard as JCP sets the stage with the Final Conflict. Nobody really thinks much of the first three matches, but Piper vs Slater & Steamboat & Youngblood vs. Slaughter & Kernodle get a whole lot of love. Then it's over to NXT for another blood feud as former best friends Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa blow us away! PS - I can't see to post the link for whatever reason but youtube "Wrestling with a Generation Gap" and you will find it

Kris & David are joined this week by Joe Sposto (Longbox Heroes) to discuss the week that was May 23-29, 1997. We talk about Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels heating up outside the ring and Shawn returning to action on RAW, which also features a highly controversial Jerry Lawler promo on Goldust. We also run down all the major news and views from outside the United States, then circle back for Rob Van Dam being hated by everyone in ECW, Fake Diesel & Fake Razor Ramon colliding in Memphis, and time standing still at the end of Monday Nitro. A really strong show, so listen now!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 1:57:22 Japan: The Great Sasuke, AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, BJPW, …

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-06-02-2018 We start off with some general Talk. 1. NXT -Look at the Gargano/Ciampa/LeRae angle -Discuss the positive and negatives of the Ricochet vs Velveteen Dream feud -Where does Dakota Kai go from here. 2. Making Towns Classic -What we liked -What we didn't -Things we'd do differently -Talk about the matches and some of the booking. 3. Rundown Best of the Juniors Night 1-11.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tracking-Territories-1984-Liam-Byrne-ebook/dp/B06Y4T5LFY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491726419&sr=8-1&keywords=Tracking+the+Territories So yeah, I put my reviews of 1984 together so far and put them out as an eBook. Naturally the plan will be to cover the whole year in the end, but release them as I finish in separate volumes. Check it out and (hopefully) enjoy!

Andrew Rich (Music of the Mat) joins Danny to reminice on 2000s WWE and to talk about music in wrestling. It was an awesome talk. http://shoutengine.com/MeetThePressSlamVolume2/meet-the-press-slam-with-andrew-rich-59239 NJPW's Lance Hoyt joins the show to talk about his run with NJPW and NOAH over the past two years and his experiences. A really good talk here which had me lose my memory on NJPW. We mention a lot of names and it was fun http://shoutengine.com/MeetThePressSlamVolume2/meet-the-press-slam-with-lance-hoyt-59240 Dylan Hales joins Danny to talk www.powerbomb.tv, SCI, southern indy wrestling and a whole lot more. It was really fun to have him on…

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 16-22, 1986. We talk about THE JAMES BOYS in Jim Crockett Promotions, All Japan running 3 major shows, Bill Dundee & Buddy Landel breaking up, Bill Watts getting tired of Russians, World Class starting to fall apart, and the AWA crowning new tag champs, plus the saga of Billy Jack Haynes & Mychal Thompson as they expose Don Owen on local Portland TV while Billy leaves for the WWF. A damn fun show, so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 0:48:22 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, Moscamania, Montreal, Stampede, & WWC 1:10:20 USA East: Deep South, CWF, CCW, & CWA 1:36:16…

SCG Radio is back as we return to the Monday Night War Timeline to talk August 1999! Covering every Raw, Nitro and PPV of the month, complete with notes from the Observer and Torch Newsletters of the time, we discuss every big story there is, including controversy around Steve Austin and the Summerslam main event, the awkward crowning of a new WWF Champion, WCW's dipping into the 2's for Nitro ratings, Bischoff pissing money away on KISS, Hulk Hogan returning to the red and yellow, the final (yet still awful) Road Wild PPV, Raven walking out on WCW, the WWF debut and fast demotion of Chris Jericho, Sid "Millenium Man" Vicious dominating Nitro, and all of the insane backst…

Pierre Carl Ouellet joins Danny as they talk about his independent run, hhis feelings on his career and much, much more. This is a must listen You can follow Meet The Press Slam on Twitter @MeetPressSlam Follow Pierre on Twitter @PCOQuebecer http://shoutengine.com/MeetThePressSlamVolume2/meet-the-press-slam-w-pco-58863 Brandon Howard of Wrestlenomics Radio joins Danny as they talk about his westling fandom, economics and wrestling and training philosophy Follow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonThurston http://shoutengine.com/MeetThePressSlamVolume2/meet-the-press-slam-with-brandon-howard-58862

The latest SCG Radio is now online, as we debate the Worst Turns in Wrestling History! Taking nominations from you, the loyal listeners (!), we discuss everything from the obvious and glaring candidates, such as Steve Austin at WrestleMania X7, Rikishi doing it for The Rock, Goldberg at GAB 2000 and the disastrous Hogan/Flair double-turn of 1999, to the personal and obscure choice that have plagued your wrestling fandom, including Tatanka joining the Million Dollar Corporation, Dusty Rhodes joining the nWo, Eugene's two week stint as the hateable special needs grappler, Heel Godfather from 2002, Ahmed Johnson joining the Nation before being booted out weeks later, Brother…

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was May 9-15, 2000. We talk about a wild weekend for ECW including Hardcore Heaven and all the drama that surrounded it, the death of Jumbo Tsuruta and our memories of him, PRIDE starting to break through in the United States, and a WCW section that screams “WCW, EVERYBODY!" in every way. This is a definite can’t-miss show, so LISTEN NOW!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 ECW 1:28:54 WWF 2:19:08 Japan: Jumbo Tsuruta, AJPW, NJPW, BattlARTS, ARSION, BJPW, FMW, WWS, AJW, Gaea, JWP, & LLPW 3:24:16 MMA: Colosseum 2000, Pride FC, & WEF 3:45:10 Classic Commercial Break 3:48:43 Housekeeping/The Amazon Game 4:23:23…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/bruno-sammartino-1935-2018 The boys get together to say goodbye *Stick around until the very end for a few bonus features