Publications and Podcasts

Will, Kris Zellner, David Bixenspan, El Boriuca and Johnny Sorrow run down the annual Royal Rumble. How do they react to HHH’s big victory? What’s the plans for WrestleMania? Did they like AJ Styles WWE debut? Where is the Divas division headed? All this and more on the Reaction Show. http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-reaction-show-royal-rumble-2016/

For just the second time in WWE history, the 2016 Royal Rumble will have the richest prize in the company on the line: The WWE World Championship. Back in 1992, Ric Flair put on a performance for the ages and outlasted a loaded field to take home the title. There have been other years where this could have been an option (2006 says hello) but… what if we lived in a world where each January the title was vacated and put up for grabs in the Rumble match? We are here to live in that world and rebook each Rumble to choose who the best choice to win would have been. The rules are simple: the field must remain unchanged in each year. If the actual champion was in that year’s Ru…

However the Rumble turns out, why not wind down afterwards with an episode of Titans. http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-58-wwf-july-to-august-1982/ Just before the 2016 Royal Rumble, Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly gathered to discuss some footage from the summer of 1982. On the docket tonight: 07-31 BOB BACKLUND vs JIMMY SNUKA WWF TITLE PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM 07-31 ANDRE THE GIANT vs BLACKJACK MULLIGAN PHILADELPHIA SPECTRUM 08-07 SUPERSTAR GRAHAM vs BARRY HART WWF TV 08-82 PAT PATTERSON INTERVIEWS BOB ORTON WWF TV 08-30 PAT PATTERSON vs BOB ORTON MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 08-30 TIGER MASK vs DYNAMITE KID MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 08-82 JIMMY SNUKA/LOU ALBANO PROMO…

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-for-12516/ Fall 1 Pete and Johnny look at nwaclassics.com Magnum TA vs Mr. Wrestling 2 from 3/23/84 that we see 11 year old Pete at. ROH tv with a super fun main event. Fall 2 Timothy joins Pete to breakdown and analyze the Rev Pro High Stakes Show. How many MOTYC are their on the show? Was the Ospreay match as good as the lads across the pond say? Fall 3 Johnny is back and they breakdown NXT, and we take different sides on the booking of RAW. NWA Classics #ROH TV #Rev Pro High Stakes #NXT #RAW

http://605pod.com/2016/01/21/605-episode-9-were-gettin-heat/ David Bixenspan and The Great Brian Last set sail on the latest edition of the 6:05 Superpodcast to ruminate on a number of topics including: Bix’s article about The Big Show’s ill-advised boxing venture and Brian’s appearance on The Jim Cornette Experience. The death of “Iron” Mike Sharpe. This week being the 45th anniversary of Ivan Koloff dethroning Bruno Sammartino. Chuck Austin’s injury and lawsuit against the WWF. And much more, including a different kind of Dennis of the Week covering Dennis Coraluzzo giving a speech to the NWA New Jersey locker room as well as the saga of “Sex Appeal” Ronnie …

Join us for Part 2 of our shows covering Wrestling's Scummiest Moments, as we take your nominations for the lofty title, talking such utterly classless moves as the treatment of Eddie Guerrero's passing, the murder of Bruiser Brody and glorification of Invader #1, Ian Rotten and Rob Black's existence, Trish Stratus barking like a dog, various racial exploitation, the Mass Transit incident, Jeff Hardy at THAT TNA PPV, Fabulous Moolah and Billy Wolfe's treatment of women's wrestling, Roddy Piper's TNA appearance and many, many more. Check it out and let us know what you think! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/play/yge5if/SCGRadio69-ScummiestMomentsPart2.mp3

http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2016/1/20/10785762/paul-wight-wwe-boxing Worked on this for months and thrilled with how it came out. Hope everyone enjoys it.

http://placetobenation.com/where-the-big-boys-play-78-clash-of-the-champions-xix/ Chad and Parv review this mostly forgotten Clash from 1992. [0:01:15] Review of Clash of the Champions 19: No Meltzers this week, but Chad and Parv do their best to answer all the burning questions … Dean Malenko – Dory Funk Jr of the 90s?; Z-Man still under contract?; who is Larry O’Day and why was he flown over from Australia?; why can Dr. Death only think about “queers”?; who was the team from Puerto Rico?; why has Barry Windham still got his hand taped up?; why does Jesse Ventura hate Mexicans?; Beef Wellington: the Robbie Brookside to Benoit’s Regal?; who was facing Hase and …

http://placetobenation.com/this-week-in-wrestling-for-january-18-2016/ Fall 1 Pete and Johnny look at a Mr . Wrestling 2 vs Butch Reed from 9/9/83 on nwaclassics.com. Johnny discusses his phobia of old men and diapers, We also look at the current ROH tv. Fall 2 Pete and Timothy break down the FMW 25th anny show. Fall3 We talk Ric Flair on SCSA pod. A great NXT show. Then Pete and Johnny argue over WWE booking with RAW.

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-57-wwf-june-to-july-1982/ The Titans reunite to see in the New Year and watch some WWF from the summer of 1982. On the docket: 06-05 BOB BACKLUND vs JIMMY SNUKA WWF TITLE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 06-82 STRONGBOWS PROMO WWF TV 06-05 STRONGBOWS vs ADONIS/VENTURA MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 06-82 BLACKJACK MULLIGAN, ANDRE THE GIANT PROMO S WWF TV 06-05 ANDRE THE GIANT vs BLACKJACK MULLIGAN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 06-12 BUDDY ROSE vs BARRY HART WWF TV 06-82 LOU ALBANO/JIMMY SNUKA PROMO WWF TV 06-28 BOB BACKLUND vs JIMMY SNUKA WWF TITLE/CAGE MATCH MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 06-28 FUJI/SAITO vs STRONGBOWS TAG TITLE MADISON…

Kris & David are joined by Pete Schirmacher (Titans of Wrestling/This Week in Wrestling) to discuss the week that was January 12-18, 1996. We discuss Sabu & Peter McNeely being in the 1996 Royal Rumble and why it didn’t happen, the vindictiveness of Vince McMahon, Billionaire Ted strikes a nerve in WCW, the birth of BattlARTS, AAA vs. Televisa, wacky MMA bit on the Phil Donahue Show, the awesomeness of early 1996 USWA, the Welch Family Tree, and Mike Ditka managing Mongo McMichael?????? Timestamps: 0:00:00 WWF 0:47:06 Japan: AJPW, Battlarts, Go Gundan, IWA Japan, Michinoku Pro, & WAR 1:20:52 Mexico: AAA & EMLL 1:57:45 MMA: EFC & UFC 2:11:20 Other U…

This week we dive into episodes 13 through 16 of SMW TV. The reason we have two added episodes is that episodes 14 and 16 are both basically recap shows. Some show highlights: - The emergence of Carl Stiles - Doug Furnas is a freak - Bob Armstrong may never change clothes - Don't talk about the Fulton's momma - Does Caudle have a "thing" for Danny Davis? - Justin pledges his undying love for Brian Lee - When is serial killing acceptable? - Forks in Dogs - call PETA - The "Baccer Magazine" issue We thank everyone for their support. There's some big news coming for our show soon. This is the go home shows before the Volunteer Slam. Next episo…

Kris & David are joined by Tom Green (Full House Podcast) to discuss the week that was January 5-11, 1994. We discuss various wrestlers in bar brawls, John Nord’s career trajectory, Antonio Pena’s Japanese business tour, ECW crossing the line, Jerry Lawler’s legal problems, and why did the Hart Brothers vs. Steiner Brothers take place in Florence, South Carolina. This is a wild and wooly show and a must listen!!! Timestamps: 0:00:00 WCW 0:24:52 Japan: AJPW, NJPW, FMW, WAR, & JWP 1:00:32 Other North America: Canada, AAA, & EMLL 1:29:49 Other USA: ECW, SMW, & USWA 2:01:53 Potpourri 2:25:34 WWF http://placetobenation.com/between-the-sheets-25-january-…

http://chucklehutt.libsyn.com/lucha-undead-a-tribute-to-david-bowie We did a special episode with Parv (jerryvonkramer) talking all about the career and impact of David Bowie. It's really quite interesting to hear Parv talking about something other than wrestling including his own younger days.

http://605pod.com/2016/01/14/605-episode-8-hang-in-there/ David Bixenspan and The Great Brian Last embark on another edition of the 6:05 Superpodcast to ruminate on a number of topics including: The ridiculous history of "pro wrestling legend" The Hangman/Bruce Pobanz. Japanese wrestling magazines in general including some new ones that Bix just got. The amazing tale of the giant pro wrestler who worked as a bodyguard for drug runner Jon Roberts from Cocaine Cowboys and American Desperado. Listener requests. And much more, including some of The Hangman's most notable colleagues. Follow us on Twitter at @davidbix and @GreatBrianLast. To support the …

Just to drop this here, but this week's Squared Circle Gazette Radio is now up, as we enter 1998 in our Monday Night War Timeline Series. With inside notes as always from the Wrestling Observer Newsletters of the time, the panel tackles every Raw and Nitro from January and February, talking WCW turmoil backstage, the continued rise of Steve Austin, The Rock shining, Hulk Hogan's political moves, Bret Hart's first WCW match, little known WCW attempted counterstrikes at WWF's signing Mike Tyson, the incredible Tyson and Austin angle, and tons more. With all the facts and figures of the time to hand, we break down a fascinating two months that lays the groundwork for the imp…

Hi all, hope it is OK to post this here... The online wrestling magazine-thing from years back, Real in Memphis, has returned for a special tribute issue to the wrestling writer and broadcaster Stewart Allen, who died earlier this year. All the contributions refer to wrestling he loved, and there are links on the site to make a charity donation in his memory too. You can find it all here: http://realinmemphis.com/ Cheers, and Merry Christmas.

Ok , its a new year and that means its time for more episodes of BRAINBUSTER, the pro wrestling quiz show. Problem is, I've lost track of who wanted to be on, who I said I'd have on, etc, etc. Weed is legal in Colorado, what can I say? So anyhoo, if you'd like to be on the show just post here and between this thread, Facebook, and other ways, I can make an organized list. All ya need is a good microphone, headset, Skype account, and a sense of humor.

https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/this-week-in-wrestling-011016 Fall 1 Pete and Johnny look at the Bob Backlund match Parv doesn't watch you to see. It destroys his take on Bob. It's the 5/20/83 match. We also take a look at the Smokey Mountain tv and ROH's current show. Fall 2 Pete and Timothy look at Wrestle Kingdom and ramifications. Fall 3 Pete and Johnny finish up with Breaking Ground and look at WWE Raw.

http://placetobenation.com/tag-teams-back-again-episode-13-strike-force-vs-the-islanders-part-2/ Kelly and Marty ring in the new year by finishing their epic two-part look at the Strike Force vs The Islanders feud from 1987 WWF! Matches discussed on the show: 10/3 Boston 10/10 Philly 10/16 MSG, Best 2 of 3 falls 10/6 Milwaukee, Tito Santana vs Haku 11/7 Boston, Two Referees 11/7 Philly, Two Referees 12/5 Philly Playlist (For both parts)

We are finally back for our 6th show which covers episodes 11 & 12 of SMW TV. This week we discuss everything from Rip Rogers kneepads to granny farts to everything in between. https://soundcloud.com/ricky-whittenburg/fire-in-the-mountains-episodes-11-12 Exciting news about the show coming soon as well. Hope that you all enjoy it. End of Show Awards: Match of the Week - Paul Orndorff vs Hector Guerrero - Episode 11 Soundbyte of the Week - Tie: Caudle's comment about Danny Davis and Paul Orndorff blasting Hector Guerrero Fashion Statement - Ron Wright’s shirt Fan of the Week - same yokel from last show. Too good not to repeat Interview of the W…

http://605pod.com/2016/01/07/605-episode-6-the-connecticut-of-kentucky/ David Bixenspan and The Great Brian Last return for the first 6:05 Superpodcast of 2016 for something of a break in format, including: 35 years ago in wrestling history. Jerry Jarrett’s version of the “Dandy” Jack Donovan story from last week’s show. Beau James joins us for follow-up on Mario Galento, east Tennessee territory thieving shenanigans, and RON WRIGHT VS. THE KU KLUX KLAN. Tom Robinson drops in for an extended edition of Dennis of the Week. And much more, including Brian’s introduction to the Jeep Swenson fan club. Follow us on Twitter at @davidbix and @GreatBrianLast. To support …

I discuss the crossroads I am at as a pro wrestling fan in this article. I am still leery of the article and feel in some ways I come across as too elite and preachy but it does accurately describe the gambit of emotions I have been experiencing the past couple of weeks: http://placetobenation.com/wrestling-with-expectations/

Link to whole series: Titans Xtra https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/titans-xtra-the-old-curiosity-shop Parv, Kelly and the one and only Mr. Dylan Hales trawl through some of the obscure backwaters of wrestling history. They flick through some newsletters from the 1970s, including Wrestling Nostalgia, Spotlight on Wrestling, The Encyclopedia of Pro Wrestling Vol. 1, and Book of the Year 1963. Topics include: Dr Jerry Graham; Verne Gange's place in wrestling history; old and forgotten outlaw promotions; Quasimodo: the wrestler!; hookers, barnstormers and side-show acts; how Hard Boiled Haggerty invested his money; race relations in Florida in the 1…

I attended the DDP Yoga seminar this past weekend and did a write up on it. Figured some here may be interested in the program if you aren't already. Enjoy! http://placetobenation.com/my-day-with-ddp-a-trip-to-the-ddpyoga-seminar/