Publications and Podcasts

Scott Keith’s brand new podcast debuts on Place to Be Nation! On the pilot episode, Scott and Brian Bayless work out the kinks as they talk about Brock Lesnar’s positive test and what it means for WWE, the new era of RAW and SmackDown Live!, and the fallout from Battleground. In their last segment the guys flash back to discuss the infamous Heroes of Wrestling show and then wrap up by answering some questions from Scott’s mailbag! For more from Scott, please visit Scott’s Blog of Doom at blogofdoom.com. Follow us on Twitter @rspwfaq.and @Place2BeNation. You can find Scott Keith’s Podcast of Doom exclusively on Place to Be Nation and on iTunes by clicking here, or …

http://placetobenation.com/tag-teams-back-again-episode-18-putting-smiles-on-peoples-faces/ Kelly and Marty ring in the new year of 1988 with a eclectic sampling of matches from the WWF! British Bulldogs vs Conquistadors, 1/9/1988 Boston Strike Force vs Hart Foundation, 1/9 Boston Jumping Bomb Angels vs Glamour Girls, 1/24 Hamilton British Bulldogs vs Islanders, 2/6 Philly Hulk Hogan/Bam Bam Bigelow vs Andre the Giant/Ted DiBiase, 2/6 Philly Strike Force/Randy Savage vs Hart Foundation/Honky Tonk Man, 3/5 Boston Cage Match Burnt out on wrestling? Kelly and Marty have the cure for your blues with another episode of Tag Teams Back Again!

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we debate the Most Useless Tag Team or Stable Ever! Taking your nominations, we look at the utter dross that has stunk up rings, such as stables like The Cabinet, The League of Nations, The Million Dollar Corporation, S.E.X, The Truth Commission, D.O.A, The First Family, The Union, The Mean Street Posse, X-Factor and The No Limit Soldiers, and tag teams such as the Harris Boys, The Bolsheviks, The Bushwhackers, The New Blackjacks, The Young Stallions, Lo Down, The Brothers of Destruction and yes, Viscera and Charlie Haas. Listen in as we engage in a race to the bottom, and decide who deserves…

My co-author, Ben, runs down the biggest wrestling-related stories in a few thousand words every week in his 'Pro-Wres Digest' column on the site. This week he looks at WWE earnings in-brief The most recent developments in the Lesnar USADA violation Results from Japan this week WWE releases, returns, and the Del Rio departure rumour Dragon Gate's big Kobe crowd and the finals of the NOAH Heavyweight Tag League Big Japan's Sumo Hall show and the G1 Zero1, Mr Gonnosuke, and AJPW shows TripleMania news and brief Stardom result The Ratings Any suggestions are always very much appreciated. You can find the run-down here.

To celebrate the first year of Between the Sheets, Bix and Kris (with help from fans of the show) put together the best moments of the first 52 episodes. Enjoy! Time stamps: 0:00:00 Intro 0:19:03 Beau James on the GOAT Memphis TV episode (Ep. #33 – March 1st – March 7th, 1986) 1:04:11 Rob Naylor on Al Blake & muscle bears (Ep. #24 – December 29th, 1986 – January 4th, 1987) 1:19:04 Pete Lederberg on Ricky Steamboat & Bob Backlund being family men (Ep. #41 – April 26th – May 2nd 1987) 1:23:05 Jeff Hawkins on his run-ins with “Jammin’” Mitch Snow. Also: Millennials. (Ep. #50 – June 28th – July 4th, 1988) 1:31:17 Dylan Hales on the Sheety Awards and the …

http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-reaction-show-wwe-battleground-2016/ Better late than never. Join Kris Zellner and yours truly, Johnny Sorrow, as we give their instant reaction to WWE Battleground 2016 featuring commentary on Sami Zayn/Kevin Owens, Sasha’s surprise, the Shield triple threat and much more. Is this one of WWE’s best PPVs of the year? Was I podcasting while full of beer, Italian sausages and legal Colorado weed? Tune in and find out!

Kris & David start Year 2 of Between the Sheets discussing the week that was July 20-26, 1987 and yes Kris does get mixed up with the timeline during the show. We discuss Ric Flair’s Dream Date with Precious, JCP sending their scraps to All-Japan, George Barnes in Memphis, Hacksaw Duggan talking to JCP, Bob Geigel manliness, and the biggest burial in the history of WWF TV. Really strong show so check it out!!! 0:00:00 Jim Crockett Promotions 0:48:41 Int’l: AJPW, Montreal, Stampede Wrestling, & NAWA 1:28:06 The Amazon Game 1:54:21 Other USA: Memphis, Continental, CWF, UWF, WCCW, Wild West, Central States, AWA, & Potpourri 2:53:42 WWF The PWO-PTBN Podcas…

Phil is joined by fellow Segunda Caida writer MattD and they dig into one of Phil’s favorite wrestlers Yoshiaki Fujiwara. Phil forces Fujiwara virgin MattD looks into a cross-section of Fujiwara matches. http://placetobenation.com/digging-in-the-crates-7/ Yoshiaki Fujiwara v. Super Tiger UWF 9/11/85 Yoshiaki Fujiwara v. Riki Choshu NJ 6/9/87 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3m34p8 Tatsumi Fujinami, Keiichi Yamada, Shiro Koshinaka, Yoshiaki Fujiwara & Kengo Kimura vs. Hiro Saito, Kuniaki Kobayashi, Super Strong Machine, Masa Saito & Riki Choshu (9/12/88) Yoshiaki Fujiwara v. Bart Vale Miami Shootfighting 3/20/92 https…

Coming soon to P2B, JT Rozzero and I are going to debut The Dangerous Alliance podcast. In the spirit of shows like Pardon the Interruption, we'll be discussing the history of wrestling using a variety of timed topics and games. Each segment will have a set time for us to discuss, debate, argue and call each other foul names. We will pull the different games in and out of rotation with some topics being random, other being time sensitive. Hey, the Price is Right didn't always have Plinko. Each episode will have a mailbag where we answer questions. Both wrestling and non wrestling topics are welcomed... the more random and insane the better. Use this thread to ask qu…

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-64-the-stampede-territory-part-2-stomper-tribute/ Part 2 of of the Stampede Territory mini series sees Kelly and Travis look at the career of Archie "the Stomper" Gouldie, perhaps the area's most legendary heel. They dig up footage from his time in Stampede, and also from his run as the Mongolian Stomper in the USA. Special focus is given to the legendary angle from December 1983 in Stampede involving the Stomper, his "son", and Bad News Allen, including all the crazy fallout. Sit back and enjoy another ring-a-ding-dong-dandy, fans!

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-72416/ Fall 1 Pete and Johnny discuss an incredible tag match from NWA On Demand. 1/11/80 is Mr. Hito/Sakurada vs Jose Lothario/Tiger Conway Jr. Then they look at the latest ROH tv show and it's the Jay White show. Fall 2 Pete and Timothy break down LU Ultimo Dos Night 3. Then It's Weaver Cup time on CWF Mid Atlantic . CWF Mid-Atlanic is the biggest secret in wrestling. Then they break down the G1 night one and 2. Then look at night 1 of NJ 's J-Cup. Fall 3 Pete and Johnny discuss all things WWE. We discuss NXT. We flip opinions on commentary about the CWC. We look at the highs and lows of RAW. They conclude with …

Kris & David are joined by Chris Wilcox to discuss the week that was July 12-19, 2002. We discuss the shocking debut of Eric Bischoff as the new GM of RAW as the brand extension was blown up again. We also talk about HHH giving a big pep talk to the boys, All-Japan’s hot streak as well Kojima vs. Tenryu, ZERO-ONE battling with the FMW tribute promotions, Nicho returns to AAA, IWA vs. WWC and how Ray Gonzalez fits in, great US indies galore, and TNA wackiness as usual!!! 0:00:00 WWE 1:15:17 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, Noah, Onita Pro, Osaka Pro, Toryumon, Arsion, Gaea, & K-1 1:58:19 UFC 2:16:56 Latin America: AAA, CMLL, Monterrey, IWA, & WWC 2:44:55 U.S. Indies: CZW…

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we discuss title reigns that should have been and alternative candidates for title changes that did happen! Covering as wide a scope of potential changes as you, the loyal listeners, threw our way, we talk about whether Owen Hart should have got the WWF title in 1994, who should have ended John Cena's U.S. Title Open Challenges, whether CM Punk should have held the WWE Title until WrestleMania 29, if and when Lex Luger and Vader should have had various World Title runs, if the WWE missed out on lightning in a bottle with RVD in 2001, Christian in 2005 and Jeff Hardy in 2008, as well as tons o…

Get it here. Vacation is over and the Superpodcast is back for with a fresh new episode! This episode includes: A conversation with Richard Vicek, author of the book Bruiser, on the history of the Chicago Wrestling Club, which was run by Verne Gagne, Dick The Brusier & Wilbur Snyder. Richard supplies us with rare audio from some of the biggest archars to ever work in Chicago, including a young Bobby Heenan, Mad Dog Vachon, Dr. X, the Chain Gang and many more. The return of the Top Ten and the listener fantasy booking of Marc Gullen vs. Orgasmic Larry Nelson. More listener questions and “What If” suggestions. We talk about a number of topics, including Harley …

http://placetobenation.com/where-the-big-boys-play-85-starrcade-1992/ Chad and Parv return to 1992 to review that year’s Starrcade. [0:05:59] Wrestling Observer roundup: ratings analysis, which champ drew the most on house shows in 1992?, Rick Rude’s real-life parking lot brawl, Meltzer’s end of year awards for 1992. [1:21:27] Review of Starrcade 92: just how bad was Erik Watts?, Chono: champ or chump?, assessing the Ron Simmons world title reign, ranking Sting / Vader, #Losethemoustacheloseitall [2:27:12] End of Show Awards 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 ha…

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-71716/ Fall 1 Pete and Johnny look at the Coconut Willie/Tiger Conway Jr vs Little Tokyo/Tor Kamata. Is Willie the Ricky Steamboat of midgets? The guys look at the Highspot streaming service and take the tour of School of Morton. It's a cool insight into Ricky. Finally we look at the ROH show and love Dijak/Kincaid. Fall 2 Timothy joins Pete and recap Ultima Lucha night 2. Does Mil Muertes have one of the best punches in wrestling? We start reviewing CWF Mid Atlantic show. Just in time for Weaver Cup. Finally RPW Summer Sizzler tour is reviewed. What the guys liked and didn't like. A certain WTBBP host gets some sha…

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-63-the-stampede-territory-part-1/ Just in time for Stampede season, Kelly teams up with his longtime friend Travis for the first part of an ongoing mini-series devoted to an exploration of the famous Hart family territory based out of Calgary! Centered around a discussion of the promotion's oldest known footage (from April 1961) and the legendary main event of the WWF's 1997 Canadian Stampede PPV (the symbolic end of the territory), Kelly and Travis touch on... -Their personal experiences with the territory as kids in the late-80s -Ed Whalen's place as an announcer and Calgary icon -How Stampede compared to other ar…

Dr. George T. Zahorian III, center, an osteopath from Harrisburg, Pa., poses with Vince McMahon, left, and wrestler Hulk Hogan in 1988. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Kris & David discuss the week that was July 5-11, 1994 which features Hulk Hogan’s first appearance at Center Stage for WCW, Sting vs. Ric Flair being the fans choice, AAA planning When Worlds Collide, Paul E. Dangerously shoots on O.J. Simpson, Heavenly Bodies returning to SMW, and the Vince McMahon trial begins. A really fun show so check it out!!! 0:00:00 WCW 1:05:06 Japan (AJPW, NJPW, Pancrase, NOW, LLPW) & Europe (CWA) 1:27:02 Mexico (AAA, EMLL) & Puerto Rico (WWC) 1:56:54 Other USA: ECW, …

Get it here. The 6:05 Superpodcast is back for a special episode, The Vacation Episode, as The Great Brian Last is on holiday in Hawaii. This episode was recorded over a week ago and features: TGBL & Bix go over the history of the Superuniverse. If you are new to the show, this is your chance to find out about the origins of each character. More listener topic and “What If” suggestions/requests. A conversation with Bob Barnett covering a wide range of topics, including his 1994 Eddie Gilbert shoot interview, the AAA/IWC and FMW lucha shows in Los Angeles in the early 1990’s, his friendship with Vampiro and the time he successfully sued Dr. Mike Lano. Part two of…

Regular contributor to the site and owner of the crossarmbreaker.com review site, Paul Cooke, wrote about his experience with the GWE project and his high-level opinions on the final list this week. You can read Paul's piece here. And his specific GWE thoughts and ballot at his site here. This is my last plug thread for a while.

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Guest writer for the site, Leslie Lee III, did an interview with Dave Prazak a week or two ago and talked to him about some interesting subjects, namely: *Why he is still in the wrestling business *Watching his first Joshi match *His contribution to wrestling *How things have changed in women’s wrestling since he started SHIMMER *Feeling vindicated as a promoter of women's wrestling *SHIMMER in 2016 *Booking with Portia Perez *What promoters want *His favourite SHIMMER show of the first 80 *The future of SHIMMER You can find the interview here. Thanks, everyone.

Kris & Beau talk about the last 6 months+ of the Continental Wrestling Federation in the last part of this miniseries on Exile on Badstreet, spanning from May to November 1989. We talk about how the signs were coming that the promotion was dying, Robert Fuller coming back home to book, new additions to the roster but some old angles that people had seen before, plus Beau gives his thoughts on the best and worst in the history of the promotion. This is a bittersweet, but great show so check it out!!!! 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 access to new epi…

Kris & David are joined by Jeff Hawkins (Shake Them Ropes) to discuss the week that was June 28-July 4, 1988. We discuss Bam Bam Bigelow leaving the WWF, Owen Hart entering the WWF, the saga of Mitch Snow, the incestual relationship between Continental, USA, Memphis, & World Class in this time period, and Dusty Rhodes pimping some Mello Yello. A fun show so check it out!!!! 0:00:00 WWF 0:45:53 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, UWF, Mexico, & Stampede 1:16:28 Eastern USA: CWF, USA, & Memphis, 1:48:56 Western USA (Windy City, WCCW, & Portland) & Potpourri 2:28:55 JCP The PWO-PTBN Podcast Network features great shows you can find right here at Place to B…

Get it here. Call Somebody! hinghe Mothership has landed and the Superpodcast is back with another packed episode! Lots of great stuff on the program this week, including: Part one of our conversation with Donny Laible. Having done many things in and around professional wrestling, from being a photographer to being a manager, Donny shares stories of how he first got involved in the wrestling business and what the New York fan scene was like in the 1970’s. We also hear about the inner workings of the wrestling magazines and how well, or not well, they paid photographers. Donny also shares the tale of the frightening incident with an ECW wrestler that made him walk aw…