Publications and Podcasts

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was August 23-29, 1985. We talk about all the major news from Japan which there was quite a bit of this week before going to the territories where we touch on everyone basically especially Jim Crockett Promotions and the early days of their expansion. We then talk about the WWF and Hulk Hogan’s bad knee which changed his career and the debut of Miss Elizabeth. A damn fun show so listen now!!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, AJW, Grand Prix, & WWC 0:53:34 Classic Commercial Break 0:58:41 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 1:33:48 USA East: PWUSA, JCP, All-South, CWF, CCW, & CWA…

Recently, I started to take a look at old wrestling magazines and seeing how they hold up. It's generated some interest and I have hundreds of magazines. Hopefully they bring back memories for you guys, as well. Volume #1: The Wrestler June '95 Volume #2: WWF Magazine November '92 Volume #3: The Wrestler October '92 Volume #4: Inside Wrestling April '94 Volume #5: PWI July '93 Volume #6: Wrestle America September '92 Volume #7: Inside Wrestling December '95

I did a podcast with LuchaWorld's Fredo Esparza talking about every candidate in the Lucha region of the Observer this week and we got into pretty much everyone, but would really enjoy the fine folks at PWO to give it a listen and see what the experts here think, whether you're a voter or just someone more interested in Lucha history I think this show hits on a few levels and we even go into a few meta topics like how important magazines were to Lucha Libre back in the old days, how hot things were in the 80s, how influential Los Misioneros are to Trios wrestling style, "cool" rudos, how awesome Sangre Chicana is, how big a star Huracán Ramirez was in the movies, and who …

This is a brand new show that is going to come out every Friday AM over at PlaceToBeNation.com Shows will never be much longer than 45 minutes. I'll post all the shows in this thread. -------------- Episode #1: http://placetobenation.com/letters-from-center-stage-1/ In the premier episode of Letters From Center Stage, JT & Allan head into their offices in Atlanta, GA to dive deep into the outer rim of the nostalgia mothership that was WCW: 1. The Mailbag: Bruno Sammartino in WCW / WCW rings 2. This Week in History: April 17 – 23 3. The Long Topic: WCW gaffes, both big and small To write in to the mailbag, tweet @allan_cheapshot or @place2benation or emai…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/where-the-big-boys-play-91 Chad and Parv review Clash of the Champions 23. Wrestling Observer roundup [0:01:15]: Booking Dory Funk Jr like The Undertaker in 1988, mid-year picks for best wrestler in the world, random boxing talk, JYD subs for 2 Cold Scorpio. Clash of the Champions 23 Review [1:12:31]: Paula Orndork, Tom Zenk is still employed!, Meltzer consigns Regal to the 1950s, and debate over the main event. End of Show Awards [1:56:33]

I love Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. He needs to be celebrated more. PTBN is holding a Greatest wrestler in WWF/E history. Greg Valentine is someone that will make my top 5-15, roughly and I think more people ought to seek out his work. Two things: 1. There are more matches I need to watch, but there is always more matches to watch. I decided Voltaire is right "Search for perfection is the enemy of good." I just wanted to get these reviews out there so people could be inspired to watch more Hammer. 2. I want to write a real in-depth 1-3 paragraphs on what makes Valentine great that really unifies all the different threads found in these reviews, but I ran out o…

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was September 20-26, 1991. We talk about the Lucha Libre strike and how it affected all of the promotions plus why it went down. We also discuss New Japan & FMW doing tremendous business on the same day with totally opposite shows, Tom Zenk being arrested, Joel Goodhart’s Autumn Armageddon, Handsome Stranger & Scott Anthony beefing over a girl, and one of the greatest Macho Man Randy Savage promos that no one talks about. A really strong show so check it out!!!!! 0:00:00 Mexico: EMLL & UWA 0:46:19 WCW 1:32:59 Int’l: Japan (NJPW, FMW, RINGS, UWFI, & W*ING), CWA, & WWC 2:07:17 Classic …

http://placetobenation.com/mount-olympus-fall-2017-wwe-unreleased-part-1/ Kelly is joined by the legendary Richard Land, who is making his podcast debut, for an in-depth look at WWE's Unreleased DVD. Everything on this three disc set has never been seen by fans before, and Kelly and Landy have a great time digging into it. The first part covers 1986-1991, featuring favorites like Hogan, Savage, Andre, Roberts, Flair, but also a young Owen Hart, and a not-ready-for-the-big-time DINGO WARRIOR! So sit back and enjoy another fun edition of Mount Olympus!

Kris Zellner is joined by Kevin “khawk” Cerutti to discuss the life and times of Bobby Heenan both as the Pretty Boy and as the Brain. We talk about Heenan’s beginnings in Dick the Bruiser’s WWA where he became a superstar in wrestling and a local icon in Chicago & Indianapolis. We then talk about his bitter departure from the WWA where he went to the AWA where he would cement himself as a legend managing first and foremost Nick Bockwinkel among many others. We also talk about his short stint in Georgia in 1979 where he became a name nationwide right as WTBS was starting to go around the country and how hot he was as an act there. We then talk about his return to the …

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-10-07-2017 Pete and Tim have a load of interesting stuff yo talk about. 1. We pay our respects to Lance Russel 2.CWF Fan Fest is near and it corresponds with the CWF RUMBLE Oct 14-15th. -docs.google.com/document/d/13fK6-…ncSbQ/mobilebasic 3. Nova Pro -Nova Project 3 -On Power Bomb TV -Is Royal vs Laroux a MOTYC? -4. CWF Worldwide -RGL Action 5. NXT -McIntyre vs Strong!!!!! -War Games talk. 6. Inspire Pro A Hero Never Dies Review -www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yDQ-kWQOp8&t=7451s -Hear about under exposed talents like Rex Andrews and Ryan Davidson. -How good was the Andy Dalton vs Gary Jay Ladder Match? Sh…

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was September 27-October 3, 1998. We talk about The Giant possibly leaving WCW, WCW wrestlers on The Dating Game, K-1 doing huge TV ratings, NWA wanting to work with ECW, Sid terrorizing Memphis Power Pro, and loads of WWF news and views. Very strong show so check it out!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 1:25:09 Int’l: Japan (AJPW, DDT, FMW, IWA Japan, WAR, Gaea, & K-1) & CWA 1:55:21 Classic Commercial Break 2:00:57 The Amazon Game 2:37:29 Mexico: CMLL, IWRG, Monterrey, & Promo Azteca 2:54:03 Other USA: ECW, Memphis Power Pro, Music City, & Potpourri 3:35:35 WWF 4:53:58 Patreon Preview …

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-09-30-2017 Pete and Tim are back to talk some wrestling this week. 1. Pete and Tim discuss the Evolve Flo Slam disaster. 2. Has SCI become a can't miss destination for hardcore fans? 3. The 1st CWF Fan Con is upon us. Oct 13-14th. 4. We discuss the latest episode of CWF-Worldwide. -The Daddy- Cain feud continues. -Does Lee have another epic title defense in him? 5. The boys break down the latest episode. 6. The guys look at the NEW Wrestling Under the Stars -We talk about what Cody does well. -Break down and analyze the show. Show less

First off a special thank to all the PWO members who came up with this playlist for me! Wrestling with a Generation Gap begins a two part look at one of the greatest, but most obscure to modern fans, Nick Bockwinkel! We take a look at the Bock as he does battle with Verne Gagne, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Wahoo McDaniel, Matt Murphy and teams with Ray Stevens to face the High Flyers. We also get some legendary promos and many appearances from the greatest manager of all time, the late Bobby Heenan. Rob shows a black and white match he knows literally nothing about, we try to figure out why the AWA title changed hands so many times in the 60's but almost never in t…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-09-22-2017 Tim and Pete are back. With us is a great guest and even better friend Johnny P. We talk Heenan, #CWFFanfest, and the current episode of CWF Worldwide. Then Pete and Tim talk the goings ons of NXT. Then the boys finish up discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly of Progress ch 55.

Kris & David are joined by Al Getz this week to discuss the week that was September 13-19, 1997. We talk about the end of the USWA and all the legal madness that entailed it’s end. We talk about Steve Austin’s neck injury and the uncertainty of his comeback, Great Muta turning babyface in New Japan, huge shows in Mexico including Hijo del Santo vs. Negro Casas Anniversario Main Event, Paul Heyman talking Tod Gordon on TV, and Curt Hennig turning on The Four Horsemen at Fall Brawl. A tremendous show so don’t miss it!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 USWA 1:19:23 WWF 1:57:59 Int’l: Japan (AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, FMW, & Michinoku Pro) & CWA 2:31:46 Classic Commercial Break 2…

Hey guys, I'm restarting my podcast Meet The Press Slam with a series interviewing wrestling fans about their fandoms and about current and past wrestling. I've so far recorded with Kelly Harrass of Voices of Wrestling and Trevor Dame of ThROH The Years and you can hear those podcasts here http://shoutengine.com/MeetThePressSlamVolume2/ Working on getting the podcast on iTunes ASAP. And today or tomorrow be on the lookout for episodes recorded with Allan Blackstock of Letters Center Stage and Sean Sedor of Voices of Wrestling. Also have talked to Jeff Hawkins, Case Lowe, among others to do this series. Thanks and have a wonderful day

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was September 6-12, 1987. We talk about Jim Crockett Promotions losing talent and consolidating promotions, Bruiser Brody talking money with All Japan, the new Stud Stable in Continental, the WHEEL OF TORTURE in Memphis, and the downfall of the WWF LJN figures. A great show so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 JCP 1:20:46 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, & Stampede 1:38:00 Classic Commercial Break 1:44:28 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:27:09 USA East: USWA, DSW, CCW, & CWA 3:13:11 USA West: WCCW, Wild West, Central States, AWA, & Portland 3:44:38 WWF To support the show and get access to excl…

Join us for a VERY special episode of Wrestling with a Generation Gap. Our first special in fact! If, like us, you recently purchased WWE's Unreleased Matches 1986-1995 collection, you might have been saddened (if not shocked) to find out there was no commentary for any of the matches. Fear not! For Dave, Nick and Rob have provided a running chat to sync with Disc 1. All of us are watching this stuff for the first time. Learn all about the many talents involved and Nick's deep rooted hatred of Hulkamania is finally explained. Dave tells more great one liners and I try to explain how main even dark matches worked and how awesome it is to finally have all this stuff release…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-09-16-2017 We start today's show with Some Bola talk, and then tie it in with some Sammy Guervara discussion. Then we talk about SCI 17 night 1 and 2. Tim sees what all the buzz is about. Then the attention turns to CWF Worldwide. We discuss the lastest 2 shows. Why it's the best episodic wrestling show produced today. Pete discusses Trevor Lee defending his title in the Rumble. We wrap it up with NXT.

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/pwss66 Steven Graham, Tim Livingston, & Stacey O'Loughlin are here to talk the Mae Young Classic. From the competitors, to the competition, to what happens next, all of these topics are discussed and more.

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was August 30-September 5, 1992. We talk about Ric Flair regaining the WWF Title as well as the end of the Road Warriors for a while. We also talk about the beginning of the New Japan/WAR relationship, promotional wars in Mexico, WWF & USWA beginning their relationship, Dallas promotional wars, and a great WCW section talking all things Clash XX. This show was a complete blast so listen now!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:43:59 Japan (AJPW, NJPW, FMW, PWFG, ULL, UWFI, AJW) & CWA 1:16:37 Classic Commercial Break 1:18:28 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 1:54:06 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, UWA, …

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-100916/ Fall 1 SPOILER- Pete and Johnny talk Luke Cage and Flash. They look at one of Tony Atlas best matches against Gino Hernandez from NWA on Demand. Then look at the 1st episode of ROH's Field of Honor. Fall 2 Pete is joined by Timothy. They break down the most recent episode of Lucha Underground. Do the guys think LU is righting the ship. Then they talk CWF-Mid Atlantic. The guys were blown away by the heat from the crowd. Here us explain why it clicked. Then they breakdown the latest FIP show and ROH ASE. The guys breakdown the matches and give star ratings. Fall 3 Johnny is back and talk all stuff WWE. Thei…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-09-01-2017 We talk some PWG CWF Weaver Cup Finals. CWF Fanfest Oct 13,14 The current NXT Semifinals of WCPW

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/royal-ramble-pilot It's the pilot episode of the Royal Ramble! Join Steven Graham, Tim Livingston, and JR Goldberg as they loosely watch the 1990 Royal Rumble and talk about: What the fuck Randy Savage is wearing, The Globalization and Homogenization of Pro Wrestling, The Young Bucks, Ring of Honor, plus more. When you hear the buzzer turn to the 1:37:23 mark of the 1990 Royal Rumble on the WWE Network to watch along at home, or don't, because we barely discuss the match. Except when Earthquake arrives, of course!

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-08-25-2017 We are back with a super fun show. The boys look at . 1. CWF-Worldwide -Arrick Andrews rise as a top guy. -The evolution of Ethan Sharpe. -Cam Carter made man -Great booking ideas that paid off. -CWF Fan Fest is discussed 2. NXT Takeover. -Match reviews -Thoughts on the angles. -Who we think is finishing up. 3. PWX Eye of the Beholder What we liked and didn't like of the show.