Publications and Podcasts

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-51416/ Fall 1 Pete and Johnny look at the nwaclassics.com match of Nick Bockwinkel vs Ricky Morton 7/2/82 Fall 2 Pete and Timothy discuss Lucha Underground. Then look at the ROH ppv. Then finish up with the most current RPW and Progress show. Was Michael Elgin vs Zach Sabre Jr match a MOTYC? Which show was the best? Fall 3 Pete and Johnny laugh at Camp WWE and the Edge and Christian show. They also discuss the latest table for 3. They also break down NXT and RAW. Who do the guys think is the best feud going. Is it Samoa Joe vs Balor or Styles vs Reigns. The boys pick their favorite. What promotion from the past do…

http://chucklehutt.libsyn.com/lucha-undead-26-cage-side-seats-wkeith-harris Should have posted this sooner but anyway we have special guest Keith Harris on as we talk about Applied Statistics, European take away, Some of the inter-workings of Cage Side Seats & their coverage of AJ Styles to WWE, Scotland, UK, & EU politics. While all of that is truly burring the lead as Keith maps out the only true pathway to peace for the Dixie vs UK Indy war. Check out his work at http://www.cagesideseats.com/authors/keith-harris

Get it here. The 6:05 Superpodcast is back again for another week of classic wrestling fun, including: Brian and Bix’s review of “Lovestruck,” the documentary about Sue Chuter, or as 6:05 listeners would know her, Sue The Shooter. A “Dennis Of The Week” that continues our look at his 1992 run as Kamala’s manager in the USWA. An extended discussion about wrestling families, both real and fake. The second part of our conversation with John Arezzi, discussing his reporting of the WWF sex and steroid scandals on the early 1990’s, being on the panel of the notorious wrestling episode of Donahue, bringing Vince Russo into the wrestling business and forming a short lived p…

Hope this is germane to this section. This might be an unpopular opinion but - I think I would listen to a lot more of the PTB Nation podcasts if they were shorter. My tolerance for individual podcasts, unless they very deeply capture my interest, is somewhere between 60 and 75 minutes. And so I find get through a piece of a lot of the shows but don't finish them. Could I come back to them? Sure, but I listen to a bunch of podcasts and don't want wrestling podcasts to dominate my listening. Again, I might be totally alone here, which is fine. Just wanted to share my thoughts, as it might be useful feedback if a lot of people share my opinion.

I'm back with a new episode of Wrestlenomics radio: http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2016/05/19/wrestlenomics-radio-wwe-q1-results-emerging-markets-talk-worked-wrestlemania-s/'>http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2016/05/19/wrestlenomics-radio-wwe-q1-results-emerging-markets-talk-worked-wrestlemania-s/ I cover: - WWE Q1 results - How WWE is changing their monthly (to quarterly) key performance indicators - WWE international/emerging market discussions - WWE Network lessons from different markets - Worked WrestleMania attendance numbers This podcast was a companion to the SeekingAlpha pieces I wrote this month: Understanding WWE Q1 results and The WWE Networ…

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-60-wwf-august-to-november-1982/ The Titans of Wrestling are back to take us through the Fall of 1982 in the WWF. On the docket tonight: 08-30 BOB BACKLUND vs BUDDY ROSE WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 09-11 BOB BACKLUND PRESENTED TROPHY WWF TV 09-18 ROGERS CORNER: VINCE MCMAHON WWF TV 09-18 JIMMY SNUKA vs MIGUEL FELICIANO WWF TV 09-18 RAY STEVENS vs BARRY HART WWF TV 09-18 ROCKY JOHNSON vs MIKE TORRES WWF TV 09-25 SUPERSTAR GRAHAM DESTROYS BACKLUND'S BELT BAD WWF TV 10-02 ROGERS CORNER: ALBANO/SNUKA WWF TV 10-16 JIMMY SNUKA vs RAY STEVENS WWF TV 10-23 ROGERS CORNER: JIMMY SNUKA WWF TV 10-30 ROGERS CORNER: BU…

Be sure to check out our brand new Place to Be Nation Index page! It is a full, one page archive of every article and podcast posted to PTBN since it launched on June 1, 2013. Enjoy and use it! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-nation-index/

Get it here. Jim Cornette returns to the Mothership, as he joins The Great Brian Last & David Bixenspan for another fun classic wrestling conversation on the 6:05 Superpodcast! Topics include: Jim sitting in on the Superuniverse Top Ten A talk about the brutal 1984 shaving of Jim’s head in Mid South The craziest riot Jim was ever involved with How and why Jim and the Midnight Express ended up in World Class in 1985 Gary Hart’s managerial work in 1989 The time Dr. Mike Lano booked Jim to work for Universal in Japan without telling him Jim watching two matches with Brian & Bix – The Patriot vs. Koko Ware and Ken Patera vs. Judo Joe Black All of that and much…

Kris & David are joined by Dave Prazak (SHIMMER) to discuss the week that was May 3-9, 1993. We discuss Hacksaw Duggan’s 1993 rebirth, new entries in the WWF, Hulk Hogan returning to New Japan and burying WWF, the first Wrestling Dontaku show, Funk vs. Onita making FMW, Vader joining UWFi, the rest of a wild week in Japan, Volunteer Slam II and other SMW stuff, great USWA audio, and various other insanity around the world. Tremendous show and a must listen!!!! 0:00:00 WWF 0:45:50 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, FULL, UWFI, W*ING, & AJW 2:32:38 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, UWA, & Puerto Rico 2:54:44 Other USA Part 1: SMW, USWA, & ECW 3:42:31 Other USA Part 2…

Kris is joined by Karl Stern (Dragon King) for the first hour plus and Beau James (King of Kingsport) for the duration to discuss July 1986-June 1987 in Continental Championship Wrestling. We discuss all the major angles and matches that took place during the year plus other great tidbits surrounding the promotion. Kevin Sullivan makes his debut, Stud Stable turns babyface, New Guinea Head Hunters coming from under the ring, and lots more. This is a tremendous show so LISTEN NOW http://placetobenation.com/exile-on-badstreet-25-all-hell-is-breaking-loose-the-story-of-continental-wrestling-part-2/

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we talk fondly about great episodes of wrestling television! Taking your nominations, we reflect on some amazing programming, looking at what made the shows special and examine what sticks in people's minds. Talking WWF Raw with Austin Vs. McMahon, the Austin/Hart Streetfight, the WWF Draft, THE 10-Man tag, The Alliance angle, Jericho Vs. HHH, WCW Nitro with the Russo/Bischoff merger, Goldberg Vs. Hogan, the nWo backstage at Disney, the Fingerpoke of Doom, Mid South Wrestling with Flair Vs. DiBiase, Saturday Night's Main Event with the Mega Powers Exploding, and many many more lofty candidate…

Kris & David are joined by Pete Lederberg (WFIA) to discuss the week that was April 26-May 2, 1987. We discuss the early stages of Jim Crockett’s Global Domination, Riki Choshu back in New Japan, the awesomeness of Austin Idol vs. Jerry Lawler’s steel cage hair match, and a great Bob Backlund story that came out of nowhere. Really fun show so check it out. 0:00:00 JCP: Main circuit, CWF, & UWF 0:54:11 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, AJW, & UK 1:24:06 Eastern USA: Continental & Memphis 1:50:23 Western USA: AWA, Portland, WCCW, & Potpourri 2:22:30 WWF The PWO-PTBN Podcast Network features great shows you can find right here at Place to Be Nation. By subscribing …

I had a lot of fun doing this and wanted to share here. http://wrestlingwithwords.com/pro-wrestling-punditry-with-charles-lynch/

http://placetobenation.com/digging-in-the-crates-6/ Phil is joined by Childs Walker as they discuss Ricky Morton v. Nick Bockwinkle 7/2/82 from NWA Classics Scotty Blaze v. Preston Quinn NWA Virginia August 2005 https://www.youtube....h?v=JQttRLnu3Ok Hijo Del Santo/Negro Casas v. Bestia Salvaje/Scorpio Jr. 2/5/99 https://www.youtube....h?v=1zHa0LM64hc Genichiro Tenryu/Masa Fuchi v. Nobutaku Araya/Toshiaki Kawada 6/30/01 http://theditch.us/T...raya6-30-01.avi We also recommend some tunes from Gallant https://www.youtube....h?v=qh7BCluk3wc and Wussy …

Kris & David are joined this week by Emil Jay (CZW Dojo Wars) to discuss the week that was April 19-25, 1998. We discuss the RAW before Unforgiven which was pretty dull but we get to talk about Jeff Jarrett, Harris Twins, & Sawyer Brown. Giant Baba screwing Johnny Ace ironically, Antonio Pena suing people, Shane Douglas getting injured yet again, Austin Idol no-showing Memphis yet again, and the complete monster known as WCW. This is a really good show so check it out!!!! 0:00:00 WWF 0:41:17 Int’l: AJPW, NJPW, BJPW, RINGS, AJW, UK, AAA, & EMLL 1:07:19 Other USA: ECW, MPPW, & Potpourri 1:54:12 WCW Part 1 2:39:18 WCW Part 2 The PWO-PTBN Podcast Ne…

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-5816/ Fall 1 Pete and Johnny talk about a Rocky Johnson vs Gino Hernandez match from nwaclassics.com Fall 2 Pete and Timothy analyze the NJPW Dontaku show. Discuss the PWX Rise of A Champion show. Finally check out PWG Bowie and discuss the latest episode of Lucha Underground. Fall 3 Pete and Johnny check out the WWE. They laugh out loud at camp WWE, mark out at the greatness of Pat Patterson on table of 3. Continuing laughing at the latest Edge and Christian show. Look at NXT is TNA,. Then talk about a killer Raw, some segments from Smackdown. The return of Bob Backlund , and how fresh the main event feels in the…

http://placetobenation.com/where-the-big-boys-play-83-halloween-havoc-92/ In a loaded show, Chad and Parv welcome Robert (aka thebrainfollower) to discuss Halloween Havoc 92. [0:02:36] Wrestling Observer Round-up: including, in-depth analysis of the state of the business across WWF and WCW in August 1992, assessing some more of Bill Watts's cost-cutting measures and booking decisions; a random excursion into how Lord Alfred Hayes finally quit the WWF and how Gordon Solie quit WCW in 1995; how on earth do Butch Reed, Damian Demento and Tony Atlas factor into WCW in October 1992?; Greg Valentine quits; Hercules's post-WCW New Japan run in 1993; and the news that long-tim…

Will is joined by Kris Zellner (Exile on Badstreet, Between the Sheets, Premier Podcast Brand), Johnny Sorrow (Titans of Wrestling, Brainbuster) and Dave Musgrave (Wrestling Culture) to talk WWE Payback 2016. Hot takes on the booking, AJ Styles, Roman Reigns and more! http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-reaction-show-wwe-payback-2016/

Hello I was looking for some good examples of wrestlers that would be worth looking at in terms of a diachronic look (over time) and a more synchronic look (same time), with perhaps different territories/regions/promotions instead. What I was looking for is maybe some examples of wrestlers who would not only fit nicely within either way of analysing, but would actively be interesting to look at. I was thinking someone like a Shinjiro Ohtani might be worth a look - Dr Wagner Jr, perhaps? Looking at older lucha, his NJPW stuff and modern brawls. Any other good ideas? Cheers

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-5116/ Fall 1 Pete and Johnny look at nwaclassics.com and discuss and incredible NWA Title defense from 8/31/79 versus El Halcon. Also evaluate the mystique of Bruiser Brody. Fall 2 Pete and Timothy break down the Progress ch 28 show. We look at Rev Pros Epic Encounter. Also Lucha Underground hits a home run. Fall 3 Pete and Johnny look all things WWE. Excitement for Camp WWE. Table for 3 and the Edge and Christian most recent fair. Also they discuss NXT, and RAW. 00:00:30 Fall 1 00:01:13 NWA Classics Harley Race vs El Halcon 00:18:44 ROH tv hiatus talk 00:22:07 Fall 2 00:31:50 Lucha Underground 00:45:20 RPW Epic…

We're back, welcoming 2016 with an all new episode of BRAINBUSTER, the professional wrestling quiz show. Join me and Producer Matt as we welcome defending champ Marty, returning player Ryan, and for the first time our very own Parv, to the panel! Will Marty retain? Will Parv have a stroke? Will Johnny and Matt screw up keeping score? All these questions and more will be answered on the next episode of...SOAP...I mean, BRAINBUSTER! http://placetobenation.com/brainbuster-the-pro-wrestling-quiz-show-episode-8/

Just to drop this in here, the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we return to the Monday Night War Timeline to cover May and June of 1998! Talking every episode of Raw and Nitro as well as backstage notes from the Wrestling Observer Newsletters of the time, we talk all about Eric Bischoff's grandstand challenge to Vince McMahon, the continued rise of Bill Goldberg, Austin and McMahon being Gods among men, the nWo Wolfpac becoming fully formed, crazy backstage turmoil and politics in WCW, Kane's 24 hours with the WWF World Title, Hell In A Cell, a huge week on the horizon for WCW and the WWF setting their course on the Highway to Hell, as well as all the fa…

In case you missed the Twitter announcement, Joe Vs. The World is celebrating it's tenth anniversary! And how do you commemorate such a momentous occasion? FIVE SHOWS FIVE DAYS Yes, Monday through Friday of next week you will get a brand new episode of JVSTW. And we're not talking little mini-episodes, these are full blown eps five times next week. We've got a bunch of friends, and a bunch of new guests as well, a literal ton of people talking pro wrestling. So join us Monday as we kick things off with Justin Shapiro looking at part 2 of the WWF in 1997!

The Brad and Chad show is back! Chad and JT hook up to do you some random YouTube wrestling watching, and you get to come along for the ride. We discuss Randy Savage’s decision to go to the WWF, the quality of Roddy Piper, the legendary career of John Nord and JT watches Necro Butcher vs. Samoa Joe for the first time! Join us on this wild and at times nonsensical journey. http://placetobenation.com/brad-and-chad-show-match-watch-jamboree/

Get it here. The 6:05 Superpodcast rides again with another supersized episode of old-school wrestling talk. On this week’s show: Tom Robinson returns for another Dennis Of The Week, talking about Dennis Coralluzzo’s NWA Grandslam shows in 1993 that he worked on and helped promote, as well as the time he was confused for Pat Tanaka during a bar brawl. “What If?” returns as Bix and Brian discuss the prospects of ESPN picking one of the non-AWA promotions that was in the running for their pro wrestling slot in 1985. Part one of our chat with John Arezzi, who discusses Papucho, how he talked his way into working a WWWF TV taping, his early days running the Freddie Blas…