Publications and Podcasts

http://placetobenation.com/fire-in-the-mountains-smw-tv-episodes-22-24/ This week we discuss TV episodes 22 through 24. Some highlights: - Best promo since Terry Gordy's "Bombs are Falling" promo - Bob Caudle with the Soundbyte of the Week making us all fall in the floor laughing - The stipulation in the Jimmy Golden match that could go horribly wrong - Our favorite grandma is back - One hell of a brawl between the Fantastics/Bodies - Does Justin actually go into an alcohol coma due to Brian Lee? - Even Bob Caudle must have hated Cumberland KY - Orndorff with a cool new finisher End of Show Awards: Match of the Week - Battens vs DWB/Orndorff …

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-33-unspecial-too/ Join Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly to celebrate the one-year birthday of Titans of Wrestling for this sequel to the first Unspecial: Unspecial Too! On the docket tonight: - Dr D David Schultz, Lou Albano, and various others shout at Jim Wilson and Thunderbolt Patterson on the Morton Downey Jr. Show, circa 1989 - Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Ric Flair and an errant mole appear on Baywatch, circa 1995 - Vince McMahon Jr performs "Stand Back" at Caeser's Atlantic City, December 17th, 1987 - Legends Battle Royal at the Meadowlands, November 16th 1987 The PWO-PTBN Podcast Network featu…

We talk about Punk, Politics, Econ, and even a little wrestling Kenny Omega vs Speedball Mike Bailey from PWG to be exact just to get Dylan's surprising reaction to the match http://chucklehutt.libsyn.com/lucha-reborn-16-punk-cast

Get it here! David Bixenspan and The Great Brian Last are back in the saddle for a super special, supersized Superpodcast, which covers the following: The main attraction this week, which is the audio of the audio of the 1996 Eddie Gilbert Memorial Show brunch/banquet, with speeches from Dory Funk Jr., Doug Gilbert, an unadvertised Mick Foley, and others. It comes after most of a normal length episode, and runs from the 1:35:37 mark to the 2:33:59 mark of the show. So if you want to jump to that first or save it for later, those are your timestamps. Matches from Kick Ass Wrestling’s 1999 TV taping at a women’s prison finally hitting YouTube starting with Bull Pai…

I wrote an article yesterday about NXT and the effect that it may have on independent and international wrestling heading into the future. For whatever reason, it has become the most successful article (traffic wise) in the history of our site by a fairly large margin, and given that there has been some very constructive Twitter discussion on the topic today, I thought that I would make a thread. Full Article.

http://lowblowbookingpodcast.podbean.com/e/low-blow-booking-podcast-ep-24-tournament-edition/ Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the Low Blow Booking Podcast! Join Derek Cornett, Dave Hall, and Patrick Fenton as they take on a very special tournament edition of the Low Blow Booking Podcast. The three put together 4 tournaments, only using matches that happened in real life, and using the individuals who won to move the tournament forward. Let's run down the rules... TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT - This was a 16 team tournament in which every tag team match happened in real life and the next round match had to have happened. INTERCONTINENTAL, WCW, AND WWE CHAMPIONSHIP - Fo…

Get it here. David Bixenspan and The Great Brian Last are back again for another Superpodcast full of old-school pro wrestling goodness, including: WHO ARE THE SLIP HOUSE BOYS??!?! Larry Nelson’s reaction to the most racist match stipulation in wrestling history. Unheralded moments that you “mark out” for. Two “What If?” topics: Shawn Michaels going to WCW in early 1993 as rumored, and The Bruise Brothers (“Dream Machine” Troy Graham and Porkchop Cash) going to Mid-South as scheduled in early 1984, with special guest Jim Cornette jumping in for a cameo during the latter discussion! Shimmer promoter/announcer Dave Prazak joining use for the Dennis of the Week, wi…

Kris & David are joined by Phil Schneider (Segunda Caida) to discuss the week that was December 1-7, 1992. We discuss hell freezing over as Jerry “The King” Lawler signs with the WWF and how that affected the USWA. We also talk about Carlos Colon & Genichiro Tenryu making their Royal Rumble debuts along with Rick & Scott Steiner coming into the WWF. We then talk about the greatness of 1992 All-Japan and the even more greatness of the New Japan vs. WAR feud. Mexico, US Indies, WCW, and a lot more is also talked about among other musings that will make you think and or disgusted!!!!!!!!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:48:10 Japan: AJPW, FMW, NJPW, NOW, WAR, &amp…

Available at Wrestlezone radio https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wrestlezone-radio/id1000975860?mt=2 First show is up and will listen tomorrow. First half seems to be current event like Shane McMahon's return and all about WM build, including Roman, AJ & Jericho, etc... Second half has him answering mailbag questions, looking at a match (Hit of the Week), First episode is WM12 Iron Man match. Can't wait to hear this.

Kris & David are joined briefly by Matt Farmer (Indyriffic) to discuss the week that was February 23-29, 1992. We talk about Super Brawl II and everything that was involved there then we talk about how Kip Frey was trying to change WCW. We also discuss the Japanese & Lucha scenes at the time as well as the wackiness of the USWA featuring Dennis Corralluzzo & The Fat Boys. Then we close out talking about the looming scandals on the horizon for the WWF. Fun show so check it out!!! 0:00:00 WCW 1:30:01 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, PWFG, UWFI, & JWP 1:48:13 Mexico: EMLL & UWA 2:00:15 Other USA: GWF, USWA, Potpourri, & LPWA 2:39:24 WWF http://placetobena…

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-22816/ Fall 1 Pete and Johnny talk about a great Freebirds vs Chavo Guerrero/Terry Taylor/ Bill Watts 8/23/86 from nwaclassics.com. Johnny talks about the NWA-NRW tv taping he went to. The TV can be found here.www.nrwprowrestling.com/nrw-charged.htm Then finish up the go home show for ROH. Fall 2 Pete and Timothy review the 2 Honor Rising Shows. What worked and what didn't. Moose looking like a star. Where was Cheeseburger? Fall 3 Pete and Johnny review the NXT show. Check out the debut of Edge and Christian's show. Argue about if HHH is a heel or face. The world according to Johnny on who is booing Roman Reigns. 0…

In episode #17 of the Dangerous Alliance Wrestling Podcast, JT and Will tackle the following challenges as they dive into wrestling history: - Living the Gimmick - Will & JT discuss, break down, rebook and rank the many gimmicks of Kevin Nash. - Dangerous Five - The boys rank their top five Royal Rumble undercard matches. - Ultimate Royal Rumble - Will & JT build the Ultimate Royal Rumble match by choosing the best entrants from each number from each Rumble in history. - Mailbag! - The boys read answers questions from fans of the show. So, kick back and join JT & Will in the Alliance as they travel through the history of wrestling! http://placet…

Kris is joined by Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) & Tim Noel (Wrestling Power) to discuss the final year in the history of Smoky Mountain Wrestling. We talk about the vast amount of new arrivals such as Eddie Gilbert, Unabomb, Al Snow, Brad Armstrong, Terry Gordy, & Tommy Rich. We talk about the formation of Cornette’s Militia as well as how the promotion changed the way they presented television. We discuss Tim attending a lot of the big shows that year and how the end was perceived by the fans. This is a tremendous show and a must listen!!! http://placetobenation.com/exile-on-badstreet-22-bluegrass-brawlin-the-history-of-smokey-mountain-wrestling-part-3/

http://placetobenation.com/where-the-big-boys-play-80-clash-of-the-champions-20/ Chad and Parv review the Clash of the Champions TBS 20th Anniversary Special from September 1992. [01:36] Wrestling Observer roundup: wild rumours, Ron Simmons wins the world title, Meltzer goes to Japan, and the 1992 readers send in their top moments, matches and workers in TBS history. [48:44] Review of Clash of the Champions 20: let's play spot the WCW executives, TBS memories packages, Brian Pillman's heel turn, the mysterious return of Butch Reed, and the laser eyes of Sting and Jake Roberts. [2:05:05] End of Show Awards

http://placetobenation.com/all-japan-excite-series-13/ Steven and Parv are back to discuss four more great matches from 90s All Japan: 07/09/96 - Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama vs Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue 07/24/96 - Kenta Kobashi vs Akira Taue 09/05/96 - Stan Hansen vs Kenta Kobashi 09/05/96 - Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama vs Steve Williams & Johnny Ace

http://placetobenation.com/pro-wrestling-super-show-60-2015-awards-wrestling-talk/ Steven & Tim are back on the Super Show (aka the Sasha Banks Show) to go over the results of the Pro-Wrestling Super Show Awards for 2015. It’s followed by a discussion on current AJ Styles and Sasha Banks before the break. After the break they blow through a bunch of modern topics. This includes: Shane McMahon’s return, the political hit on Roman Reigns, the Global Cruiserweight Tournament, and a very animated Steven discussing current ROH and PWG business models. Go to prowrestlingonly.com or the PWO-PTBN facebook page to discuss the show and let us know who yo…

Albert Ching from CBR.com joined me on this latest episode to count down the top stars in WWE history who have never held that company's world championships. Thanks! http://www.thecubsfan.com/2016/02/23/list-em-and-learn-episode-14-tooooo-sweeeeeetened/

Just to drop this in here, but the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, Part 2 of our "Desert Island Duels" series! Taking your feedback, we discuss the possibility of being stranded on a desert with only three wrestling matches to watch forever - which ones did you decide to take and why? We break down matches such as HHH Vs. Cactus, Bret Hart Vs. Roddy Piper, HHH Vs. Rock, Angle Vs. Michaels, Royal Rumble 2001, Lesnar Vs. Cena, Misawa Vs. Kobashi, Punk Vs. Cena matches not at MITB, and quite literally a ton more. This series was a really fun blast of nostalgia and positivity with personal recollections and moments with a tremendous emotional connection. Check …

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-22116/ Fall 1 Pete and Johnny look at nwaclassics.com 5/14/82 Tully Blanchard vs Wahoo McDaniel strap match. Pete talks about Lucha Underground, and the boys look at a great ROH episode. Fall 2 Pete and Timothy talk both nights of the New Beginning shows from NJPW. Is Omega a player? Should Goto prioritize his ring work over painting his body? Fall 3 Pete and Johnny breakdown SCSA pod with Big Show. They talk about a fun NXT show. Argue over RAW. Gush over AJ Styles and Miz, along with Charlotte's heel work Heck even talk some Smackdown. ​Fall 1: 00:00:30 FastLane preview 00:05:15 NWA Classics Wahoo McDaniel vs Tu…

http://placetobenation.com/pwo-ptbn-roundtable-wwe-coms-top-50-babyfaces-in-wrestling-history/ Parv (Where the Big Boys Play, Titans of Wrestling) welcomes Will (Dangerous Alliance, Reaction shows), Pete (This Week in Wrestling, Titans of Wrestling), Timothy (Lucha Undead, This Week in Wrestling), and Kris Zellner (Between the Sheets, Exile on Bad Street) for this special roundtable to discuss WWE.com's Top 50 Babyfaces in Wrestling History. 50. Diamond Dallas Page 49. Rocky Johnson 48. Bob Armstrong 47. Trish Stratus 46. Danny Hodge 45. Tommy Dreamer 44. Pedro Morales 43. Kofi Kingston 42. Ivan Putski 41. Tommy Rich 40. Lex Luger 39. Wahoo McDanie…

http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-reaction-show-fastlane-2016/ Will, Pete and Johnny Sorrow (Titans of Wrestling, This Week in Wrestling), Kris Zellner (Exile on BadStreet, Between the Sheets), Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) are here to discuss the 2016 edition of WWE Fastlane. What did the panel think of the booking of the main event? How excited are they heading into WrestleMania. Is AJ Styles being treated well in WWE so far? Is Bray Wyatt vs. Brock Lesnar a thing of the past? All of these questions and more are answered in the latest reaction show extravaganza.

Kris & David are joined by John Lister (Fighting Spirit Magazine) to discuss the week that was February 16-22, 1997. We discuss Shawn Michaels losing his smile and refusing to job (what a shock), the Final Four PPV and the RAW after featuring Paul Heyman calling in, Ken Shamrock & Naoya Ogawa going to New Japan, Vince McMahon & Bruce Prichard attending Rey de Reyes, a drunk Sandman cussing out Tod Gordon, & WCW buying New Japan??????? This is a must listen show! 0:00:00 WWF 1:42:28 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, Pancrase, & GAEA 2:30:01 Latin America: AAA, EMLL, Promo Azteca, & WWC 2:55:33 Other USA: ECW, Potpourri, & USWA 3:21:39 WCW http://p…

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-21416/ Fall 1 Pete and Johnny look at a great Terry Funk vs Mark Lewin 4/27/79 from nwaclassics.com. Then the boys review different episodes of ROH. Fall 2 Pete and Timothy first stop by the Temple at Lucha Underground. Then they swing by Georgia to join ROH in giving AJ Styles a good bye. Then check out the most current chapter of Progress. Fall 3 Johnny and Pete look at shows on WWE network. They have a blast watching NXT and discuss the good, bad , and ugly of RAW. Time Stamps Fall 1: Funk vs Lewin 00:01:25 ROH TV 00:13:13 Fall 2: Lucha Underground 00:31:57 ROH Winter Warrior Tour 01/23/2016 01:07:54 Progress …

Just to drop this in here, but the latest Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, Part 1 of our "Desert Island Duels" series! Taking your feedback, we discuss the possibility of being stranded on a desert with only three wrestling matches to watch forever - which ones did you decide to take and why? With fun nostalgia reliving countless classic battles and some awesome personal stories of what different matches meant to you, this ended up being such a blast we're coming back next week for more. An uplifting show that reminded us just why we love pro wrestling - check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/play/5u7tdk/SCGRadio73-…

Get it here. David Bixenspan and The Great Brian Last are back in the saddle for a supersized Superpodcast with another detailed look at the best in old-school pro wrestling, including: Follow-ups on Koko Ware’s jobber destruction including an amusing twist of fate. What if Roddy Piper took Gary Hart’s offer to go to World Class in 1982? An interview with Rik Ratchet about Dennis Coralluzzo and “Iron” Mike Sharpe. Part two of our chat with Scott Teal about his Crowbar Press books as well as his days writing and publishing Slam-O-Gram programs for Nick Gulas. Make sure to use our Amazon link if you’re picking up the Kindle versions! And so much more, including J.J. …