Publications and Podcasts

Kris & David are joined by John McAdam to discuss the week that was September 28-October 4, 1985. We talk about Ric Flair & The Andersons breaking Dusty Rhodes’ ankle at The Omni. Magnum T.A. getting booed, AJPW & NJPW going through transitions, Jerry Lawler vs. Ric Flair in Memphis, Chris Von Erich singing, Super Clash at Comiskey Park, The Wrestling Album, and lots more. 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 0:36:39 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, Stampede, & Montreal 1:16:56 The Amazon Game 1:55:26 USA East: ICW, Memphis, All-South, CWF, & CCW 2:34:27 USA West: Mid-South, WCCW, TASW, Central States, AWA, & Portland 3:34:13 WWF To support the show and …

Kris & David are joined by Joe Gagne (Joe vs. The World) to discuss the week that was September 21-27, 1995. We talk about the In Your House show featuring HBK & Diesel vs. British Bulldog & Yokozuna for all the WWF Titles and everything else WWF related for the period. We also talk about the beginning of the New Japan vs. UWFi feud and how that was also affecting the upcoming NJPW vs. WCW feud. We go to Mexico talking about the greatness of Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Psicosis in AAA and their competition with EMLL for their Anniversario show. We talk about ECW, SMW, USWA, and even UFC before going to WCW to talk about the big merger with Time Warner & Turner. A…

Just to drop this in here, the latest SCG Radio is now online, so join us as we Rebook the WWF in 1993! Talking all the problems facing the company at a time of decline, we debate the best way to use Hulk Hogan, decide whether to go with Bret Hart or run with somebody else as the company leader, and book all the major shows leading to WrestleMania X in 1994! And as always, we take your comments and opinions on what you felt should have been done to steady the ship. So with roster depth a major issue and an industry-wide decline going on, is it possible to make things better? Does the Lex Express ride again? Listen in and let us know what you think! http://squaredcircl…

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-100216/ Fall 1 Pete and Johnny look at the NWA ON Demand match of Eddie Gilbert vs John Tatum. The They talk about ROH TV. Is the Christopher Daniels promo belong in the all time great promos of wrestling History? Did Kevin Sullivan take Johnny's booking idea of him and Bray Wyatt and work into ROH? Hear what the boys think? Fall 2 Pete and Timothy talk about the live Indy's show they went to. Pete talks up a fun Inspire Pro show he went to. While Timothy talks about AWS Ladies Night. Then they break down the current episode of Lucha Underground. Are they getting stale? Hear what the guys say. Does CW…

http://placetobenation.com/at-the-garden-presents-bruno-sammartino-the-living-legend-1972-1977/ Part 3 of this MSG career retrospective sees Bruno reclaim his throne and undertake a second run on top even more successful than the first, during a time of decadence and disorder in New York. This show gives a rundown of... -Bruno traveling the territories and overseas -Showdown at Shea '72: Bruno vs Pedro -The epic feud with Spiros Arion -The return of Ivan Koloff -Showdown at Shea '76: Bruno goes for revenge against Stan Hansen -Battles with Superstar Graham, Waldo Von Erich, Stan Stasiak, Ken Patera, and others All this and more on At the Garden!

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-9-25-16/ Pete, Johnny, and Timothy are back with another jam packed this week in wrestling. The first starts with NWA on Demand and a look at the Tito Santana vs. Nick Bockwinkel match. The fall closes with a check in on ROH tv. How is the build to All Star Extravaganza? Fall two has Timothy and Pete discussing another Trevor Lee title defense and a look at the latest PWG DVD release. Timothy had high praise live for the Kyle O'Reilly vs. Zack Sabre Jr. title match, did those thoughts hold up on tape? Fall three is all WWE as we look at the final build to Clash of Champions and the really strong wrestling on SmackDown.…

I'm trying to remember a podcast from a few years ago where the panelists (which I'm pretty sure included Phil S., goodhelmet, and Dean) where the panelists went through the entire at-the-time roster of the WWE Hall Of Fame and discussed whether they were or were not a worse human being than Ian Rotten. Can anybody help me with what podcast it was and whether it is still available online?

Just to drop this in here, the latest SCG Radio is up, so join us as we discuss Wrestling Urban Legends and The Sleaze Thread! Running through the highlights of the notorious "Sleaze Thread" a decade after it's creation, we discuss your favourites and debate the validity of some ridiculous tales - did Jimmy Valiant lie beneath the glass ceiling? Did Randy Savage really do the dirty with Stephanie McMahon? And what of these questionable antics by people in power? Tammy Sytch, the Von Erichs and "Ernie" are prominently featured. A really fun and entertaining show, check out the seedy underbelly of pro wrestling...allegedly! Let us know what you think! http://squaredcirc…

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-09182016/ Pete and Johnny look at one heck of a brawl between Jose Lothario and Great Mephisto from 74 on NWAONDEMAND. Then analyze and break down the current ROH TV. Fall 2 Timothy joins the fray. Pete talks about his VIP Dallas wrestling show he went to. Then Pete and Timothy talk the current Lucha Underground episode. CWF-Mid Atlantic is on the road this week and it's good bye to Cedric Alexander as the boys breakdown the show. Finally, the guys give their thoughts and star ratings on the 9/1/16 AAW show. Fall 3 is all WWE. What did Pete and Johnny think of the CWC ? Theguys argue about ZSJ, and HHH. NXT runs a ho…

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was September 14-20, 1998. We discuss the return of Ric Flair to Nitro in Greenville, South Carolina and how magical of an experience it was. We also talk about Masahiro Chono vacating the IWGP Title, the birth of Toryumon, AAA Verano de Escandalo craziness, Sid Vicious returning to Memphis for Power Pro, and Jacquelyn’s breasts showing on live TV on USA Network. A really fun show so listen now!!!!! 0:00:00 WCW 1:18:43 Japan: NJPW, Fuyuki Army, Michinoku Pro, Toryumon, Pancrase, & LLPW 1:58:52 The Amazon Game, In-House Notes, & Plugs 2:40:46 Mexico: AAA, EMLL, & IWRG 3:15:16 ECW 3:46:14 MPPW…

This just started up. Always my favorite guy to listen to that's been a regular in the podcast world as a guest.

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we tackle October 1998 in the Monday Night War Timeline! With inside notes from the Wrestling Observer Newsletters of the time, we talk a crucial month in the War, with topics ranging from a disaster at the Halloween Havoc PPV, Hogan seeing Warrior in the mirror and an awful match to boot, Austin gets "fired" while he and Vince McMahon churn out classic stuff, The Rock's push stalls, Scott Hall continues to spiral, Chris Jericho's feud with Goldberg gets squashed, Vader Time is over, Eddie Guerrero gets a new stable, and WCW forms a plan for Starrcade that looks like certain doom. With fascin…

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-68-the-stampede-territory-part-4-1112-1215-1978-tv/ Kelly and Travis are back, and this time they begin a look at the Stampede footage that was briefly available on the WWE Network late last year. The first 2 episodes are examined, from 11/12 & 12/15 1978. Highlights include: -The greatness of John Foley -Bloody warfare between Big Daddy Ritter (aka Junkyard Dog) and "Irish" Paddy Ryan -Cuban heels aplenty -Keith and Wayne: The awkward Harts -And much, much more! And for everyone to enjoy, here are all 6 episodes of 70s Stampede that were removed from the Network! www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV…u6…

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was September 7-13, 1990. We talk about Eddie Gilbert rumored to becoming a producer in the WWF, a long Brother Love segment with Ultimate Warrior & Sherri, Mark Callaway getting a role in Suburban Commando, the greatness of AJPW & NJPW at this time, Jerry Jarrett & Kevin Von Erich going to legal battle, Herb Abrams making a splash, and lots of fun NWA stories. A fun show so listen now!!!! 0:00:00 WWF 0:46:50 Japan (AJPW, NJPW, & UWF) & Europe 1:09:08 The Amazon Game 1:50:20 Latin America: EMLL, UWA, & WWC 2:01:37 USWA & USA East (SAPW, Peach State Wrestling, & FCW)) 2:37…

Good Ol’ Will from Texas returns and is joined by Kris Zellner, Johnny Sorrow and Devon Hales to talk WWE’s Backlash 2016. They break down all the title matches, the tag tournament culmination and AJ Styles’ big win. http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-reaction-show-backlash-2016/

https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/this-week-in-wrestling-09-11-2016 WE'RE BACK!!! Pete, Johnny and Timothy are back for This Week in Wrestling! In fall 1, they look at the latest holy grail delivered from NWA on Demand in Race vs. Wahoo. The fall closes out with a look at the latest ROH tv show. Fall 2 starts with a review of CWF- MId Atlantic. What did Timothy and Pete think about Trevor Lee’s latest title defense? The fall ends looking at the latest PROGRESS show. Fall 3 is all about WWE. Are Johnny and Pete on the same page about Raw and SmackDown? Tune in to find out! Fall 1 00:00:30 NWA Classics Harley Race v Wahoo McDaniel 00:04:08 ROH tv 00:15:39 …

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-67-the-last-battle-of-atlanta/ The gang is all here for a special review of a legendary match that was until a few days ago thought lost, The Holy Grail---Tommy Rich vs Buzz Sawyer, October 23, 1983, the Omni: The Last Battle of Atlanta!!! On the show tonight: -Thoughts on the match finally surfacing -A look at the Tommy Rich vs Buzz Sawyer feud that led to the match -A review of the match itself -Bonus match: Ole Anderson vs Paul Ellering -The boys debate how the match stacks up to other classics from the time

Kris Zellner is joined by Scott Bowden (Kentucky Fried Wrestling) to discuss the key people and feuds of Jarrett Promotions in Memphis from the Summer of 1977 to the end of 1981. Scott of course is one of the best managers ever to work the territory and was a fan for many years before he became a performer so he brings a great insight to all the major figures that came through Memphis at this time. We discuss Jerry Lawler’s power as a babyface and a heel, the emergence of Austin Idol, Bill Dundee, Tommy Rich, Jimmy Valiant, and many many more. If you love Memphis…..THIS SHOW IS FOR YOU The PWO-PTBN Podcast Network features great shows you can find right here at Place …

Kris & David are joined by Jordan Breen (Sherdog) to discuss the week that was August 31-September 6, 1988. We discuss the potential sale of the NWA and why Dusty Rhodes was such a douchebag on TV at the time, we also talk about Antonio Inoki being a total opportunist, Maritimes Memories from Jordan, Memphis vs. Continental on FNN, World Class management issues, and the impending birth of Akeem the African Dream. Part of the show didn’t record and it’s talked about during the show but other than that this is a really great show!!! 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 1:31:05 Japan: AJPW & NJPW 2:03:20 The Amazon Game & in-house notes 2:52:35 Other North America…

So I'm throwing my hat into the podcast ring with Watchin' To Rasslin', essentially the podcast version of the All-Request Friday Nights I used to do over at Segunda Caida. Me and my guests will be watching matches requested by you - the listener - and give our delighted/horrified/perplexed reactions, hopefully to your entertainment. Sort of a little viewing party that you can join in on every week. I'll be joined on the first episode by CZW announcer Emil Jay and We Don't Know Wrestling host Sam (who may or may not have a surname). So far, we're looking at a California Championship Wrestling match from 1986 pitting Rocky Johnson against "Destroyin' Samoan", which promise…

On top of my A Wrestling Year project, I currently contribute to Kayfabe Today weekly with a column called Tracking The 'Real' World Champion. It is based on the concept of the Unnoficial Football World Champions, with the idea being who would be the champion if the World Cup was up for grabs in every football match involving the reigning champions? I took this idea, using the starting point of Chris Jericho's mini-tournament win to become the Undisputed Champion, and have been tracking who would technically be the champion if all matches involving the champion were title matches, and titles could change hands on any form of loss (DQ, CO loses the title for the champion, …

This is simply a record of the end-of-show awards for listeners of WTBBP, this will be updated on PTBN on an ongoing basis. If you have your own match of the nights, MVPs, etc. you can keep a record of them in this thread. Match of the Night: http://placetobenation.com/where-the-big-boys-play-end-of-show-awards-match-of-the-night/ MVP: http://placetobenation.com/where-the-big-boys-play-end-of-show-awards-mvp/ Billy Graham Award for Worst Performance: http://placetobenation.com/where-the-big-boys-play-end-of-show-awards-billy-graham-award-winner-for-worst-performance/ End of Decade Awards for the 1980s: http://placetobenation.com/whe…

http://placetobenation.com/rankwwe-07-2016/ Here is my old school PWI kayfabe attempts at rankings for the WWE in July. I hope everyone enjoys!

Kris & David are guestless this week discussing the week that was August 17-23, 1993. We talk about Jim Herd meeting with the Justice Department regarding WWF, the Lex Express rolling on, Terry Gordy having a serious health issue, SMW’s First Ever Fan Week, Vince McMahon comes to Memphis, and the debut of the Shockmaster. This is a loaded show so listen!!!!! 0:00:00 WWF 0:44:39 Japan (AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Michinoku Pro, RINGS, SPWF, AJW) & CWA 1:18:51 The Amazon Game 1:46:41 Other North America: WFWA, EMLL, & UWA 2:04:09 Eastern USA: ECW, SMW, & USWA 3:00:01 Texas & Potpourri 3:32:06 WCW The PWO-PTBN Podcast Network features great shows you can fin…

Kris Zellner is joined by Barry Rose (CWF Archives) to discuss the 25 Greatest Angles in the history of Championship Wrestling from Florida. We discuss the key angles of the promotion from the early 60’s all the way until the end in 1987 and most of the major players in the promotion’s history. So if you love Dusty Rhodes, Jack Brisco, Terry Funk, Kevin Sullivan, Magnificent Muraco, Steve Keirn, and many more this is a must listen show. If you have never really watched CWF then this is DEFINITELY a must listen show!!!! The PWO-PTBN Podcast Network features great shows you can find right here at Place to Be Nation. By subscribing on iTunes or SoundCloud, you’ll have ac…