Publications and Podcasts

The XWF: Part One What if I told you in late 2001 there was a wrestling promotion backed by Shark Tank investor Kevin Harrington that could have very well challenged the WWE and brought back competition to the business? With a roster that included the likes of Hulk Hogan, Curt Hennig, Road Warriors and a young AJ Styles, the company was built for success both short and long term. However, Vince McMahon must have sensed competition and snatched up the major talents. I'm taking a look at the company and their three pilot episodes that were used to pitch to various networks. https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/07/02/the-xwf-part-one/

The Power Of Love. Looking at Mike Kanelis and Maria Kanelis joining Smackdown Live. https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/07/25/the-power-of-love/

XPW Matches Part Two: Featuring, Shane Douglas, Terry Funk, The Sandman, Pogo The Clown and a ladder match! https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/07/25/xpw-matches-part-two/

http://placetobenation.com/stacey-elliotts-bogus-journey-episode-5-seasons-gwweetings/ Stacey & Elliott's Bogus Journey #5: Seasons GWWEetings! For the next few months Stacey and Elliott will be celebrating the PTBN Greatest Wrestler Ever project by focusing exclusively on matches from their favourite WWE wrestlers and discussing them as potential candidates for the list. First up we have two underappreciated workers in Drew McIntyre and Doink the Clown, as well as some general thoughts on the GWWE process. Today's matches: - Drew McIntyre vs Trent Barreta - Smackdown 12/31/10 - Drew McIntyre vs Trent Barreta - Smackdown 1/14/11 - Drew McIntyre vs Trent…

New series to the blog! Before The Camera Rolls: Volume 1. I take a look at dark matches that saw wrestlers getting tryouts or wrestlers in developmental getting a shot to reach the main roster. Lets see how they do! https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/06/12/before-the-camera-rolls-volume-1/

The latest SCG Radio is now online, as we return to talk about the Death of "TNA"! Join us as we discuss all things Total Nonstop Action for it's fifteen years of existence. Talking about great talent, horrible angles, worst WWE-retread hirings, terrible gimmick matches, glory eras, missed opportunities, moments where TNA had momentum then tripped up and more. In addition, we take your "eulogies", ranging from delightful poems to thoughtful analysis, to one-liners to appear on the tombstone, a barrage of tremendous takes from the loyal listeners. A really fun show this week, check it out and let us know what you think! https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/…

http://placetobenation.com/mount-olympus-summer-2017-sammartino-the-legend-lives/ On the pilot episode of Mount Olympus, a new quarterly (or whenever they feel like it) wrestling history podcast, Kelly, Johnny and Pete discuss Sammartino: The Legend Lives, a recent collection added to the WWE Network. The boys look at old favorites, and some old less-than-favorites, while breaking down a selection of matches from the collection. In the end, this is a tribute to an amazing professional wrestler and a great time was had by all. Check it out!!!

http://meetthepressslam.libsyn.com/meet-the-press-slam-pilot It's an RKO outta nowhere as the pilot episode of Meet The Press Slam is upon us. As Danny Kuchler (formerly of Get in the Ring) and Tom Batista (Military Industrial Suplex) delve into the Randy Orton, Rip Rogers, Will Ospreay, Ricochet, Bully Ray twitter saga. We give our viewpoint on the entire situation and tune in to the very end as Danny solves the Twitter war with 3 words. What are those words, you'll have to listen to find out. Be sure to follow the show on twitter @MeetPressSlam and subcribe to our podcast feed here http://meetthepressslam.libsyn.com/rss, iTunes coming soon.

With the likely return of Shelton Benjamin to the WWE coming soon, I decided to look at his career leading to this moment. Ain't No Stoppin' Me https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/07/20/aint-no-stoppin-me/

We are back with another episode of the podcast that shows new stuff to old fans and old stuff to new fans. This time it is a visit to the island of Puerto Rico. We see such stars as Carlos Colon, Abdullah the Butcher, Stan Hansen, the Invaders, Chicky Starr, TNT and many more. Then it's off to New Japan's 2016 Wrestle Kingdom Rumble where Rob says "who is that guy" more often than Art Donavan asks about guys weight! Feedback and thoughts always welcome and a special thanks to PWO member El Boricua! Also my apologies in advance for calling Invader 3 vs. Chicky Starr a mid-card feud. You can hear me visibly wince at my own screw up and fail to fix it on the podca…

I just wanted to post a link to my show. This is about tabletop wrestling game and video game booking sims. I usually do a 10-15 minute show unless I have a guest on. My biggest focus is Filsinger Games products, 80s Mania Wrestling, GoFightPow and probably TEW16 when it hits. I'm planning to review other games like Face to the Mat when I get enough time with the system. I have had Tom Filsinger on to talk about the original set of Champions of the Galaxy and as I do have some other game creators lined up to be guests in the future. https://soundcloud.com/pit-podcast-134632092/sets/wrestling-with-dice This is also an open invitation to guys here. If you want to c…

WWF Metal 2000: The Forgotten Show Part One https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/07/18/the-forgotten-show-wwf-metal-2000-part-one/

Kris & David are guestless this week celebrating our 2nd Anniversary of BTS and discussing the week that was July 5-11, 1986. We talk about Roddy Piper & Jesse Ventura possibly retiring as well as Slick & Dick Slater making their WWF debuts, Giant Baba still recognizing Stan Hansen as AWA Champ even after he quit AWA, all of the territories including Brad Armstrong & Steve Williams getting injured to go on Japanese tours, Fire & Flame attacking fans, and JCP bringing in much needed new talent. A very fun show as always so check it out!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:54:56 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, & Stampede 1:16:14 Classic Commercial Break 1:19:48 H…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-07-14-2017 We have a big time show this week. What we have for you. 1. We have Dylan Hales to talk SCI 17 and why people should support this show. -We talk the history. -Why it's unique. -We talk the talent in the field -Guys who've made their mark in the tournament. -Matches we're most looking forward to. 2. CWF -Worldwide -We break down CWF Absolute Justice -Talk about what we liked and didn't like. -What wrestling city did Pete feel the Lee-Richards match capture? -Did the main event deliver? 3. NXT -Did the guys like the show? - The things they liked and didn't like. -Thoughts on Bobby Fish's debut. Where t…

Kevin Thorn: What Could Have Been Looking back at what derailed Kevin Thorn's seemingly huge push in 2004. https://wrestlingrecaps.com/2017/07/11/kevin-thorn-what-could-have-been/

I suspect Soundcloud isn't long for this world. https://techcrunch.com/2017/07/12/soundshroud/amp/

http://placetobenation.com/tag-teams-back-again-episode-22-love-and-rockers/ Sick of all the talk about politics and doom and gloom in 2016? Join the West-East Connection--Kelly and Marty--in 1988 for more great WWF tag team action and feel the Loooooove! Matches discussed: Rockers vs Conquistadors 9/29 MSG Hart Foundation vs Fabulous Rougeaus, Brother Love referee, 10/10 Boston Hart Foundation vs Fabulous Rougeaus 10/24 MSG Demolition vs Rockers 10/24 MSG Demolition vs Hart Foundation 10/29 SNME Brainbusters vs Young Stallions 11/12 Philly

Kris and David are back with a ridiculously news-packed episode covering the week that was July 5th-11th, 2005, which was requested by a Patreon backer. We open with the death of Shinya Hashimoto, trying to parse the exact circumstances of his departure from NJPW, plus looking at his health and the rise and fall of Zero-One. On top of that, Jim Cornette is fired by WWE for slapping the future Santino Marella, the Summer of Punk rolls on in ROH, Kenta Kobashi vs. Samoa Joe is officially announced, Gene Snitsky teams with the Kings of Wrestling against Jimmy Snuka (and admires Lita’s feet), “Hogan Knows Best” debuts, WWE cuts a bunch of wrestlers including two married coupl…

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/11/opinion/babyface-cauliflower-brown-wrestling.html A nice short documentary on pro wrestling popped up in the NYT Opinion section.

Not sure why I hadn't started this yet since I've been their wrestling columnist for a couple months, but with my Frank Deford article going up today, now is as good a time as any: How Frank Deford Helped Pro Wrestling Journalism Become Very Real. For everything I've done there, my Kinja author page is the place to go (Kinja is the content management system used across all of Gizmodo Media Group). Because I'm a freelancer and not staff, I have a separate commenter account (because there needs to be an account that can post articles the site but I can't use that one). My favorites so far (in addition to the Deford article) are probably: My discovery via FOIA th…

https://soundcloud.com/prowrestlingonly/twiw-indie-intl-07-08-2017 Pete and Timothy have a loaded show. A.We look at both NJPWG1USA Shows. 1.We talk about the hits and misses. 2. Which show did we like better? 3. Jim Ross is talked? 4. Stars and analysis of the matches. B.CWF-Worldwide 1. How good was Lee vs Elgin? 2. Do we have another MOTYC on our hands? 3. Show analysis and star ratings for the matches. 4. Are wrestlers on the indies afraid to turn heel because they'll less gimmicks? C. NXT 1. Breakdown of the show 2. Roode vs Strong-We discuss the build, the match, and consequences of the match. 3. Is HHH trying to get the 80's style of wrestling over? 4. Tim bo…

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Celebrate the 4th of July as it should be done, with the Living Legend Bruno Sammartino. Our podcast takes a look at Bruno's legendary feud with his protege Larry Zbyszko. So many topics are covered I could not possibly mention them all but Dave and Nick fall in love with the serious, realistic nature of this feud and its' promos. The matches, other than the first, don't get as much love and I blame myself as we really go off into so many related topics. I still think this is a very fun if somewhat irreverent listen to one of the greatest feuds of all time. We also cover the first Sasha Banks-Bailey NXT PPV match as well. A special thanks to all of the Titans of Wrest…

Kris & David are guestless this week as we discuss the week that was June 28-July 4, 1990. We talk about Brutus Beefcake’s serious parasailing accident that almost ended his life, not to mention his career, plus Koji Kitao getting heat with New Japan, Jerry Lawler turns back babyface in Memphis, wildness in Dallas, and a tremendous NWA section talking mainly about Ric Flair’s chances of going to the WWF. Very strong show so don’t miss it!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:37:11 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, SWS, UWF, CWA, Canada, & EMLL 1:18:33 Classic Commercial Break 1:20:34 Housekeeping & The Amazon Game 2:15:16 Other USA: NAWA, USWA, Other Dallas, Port…

Kris and David are joined by the returning Emil Jay (Dojo Wars) to talk about the week that was June 21-27, 1995. We discuss King of the Ring ’95, arguably one of the worst PPVs ever, and the Philly crowd’s revolt at what they got, plus a truly WCW week in WCW history with multiple negative tag title reigns, Victor Quinones meets Dennis Coralluzzo, THE VADER ROADKILL TOUR, and much more. Plus, we also memorialize our friend, Chris Bryan/Chandler Biggins, and both the beginning and end of the show. Timestamps: 0:00:00 Chris Bryan/Chandler Biggins tribute 0:12:06 WCW 1:28:18 Japan: NJPW, WAR, FMW, SPWF, West Japan, AJW, & LLPW 2:12;52 Classic Commercial Break 2:1…