Publications and Podcasts

http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-network-hell-in-a-cell-2014-reaction/ Will is joined by Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture), Johnny Sorrow (Titans of Wrestling), Phil Schneider (Segunda Caida) and his buddy Kris Zellner to recap the big events from tonight's PPV. Did we experience a flashback from 1998 or 1994 during the main event? Were the Bellas the best divas on the card? Did Cena and Orton have an exciting match? Is Rusev the most over person in the company? Plenty of arguments and contentious statements thrown around from the panel tonight! ​

http://placetobenation.com/pro-wrestling-super-show-drafting-booking-current-talent-part-2/ Check out my awesome booking skills as I set up a future Goldust/Stardust/Tortio vs Briscoe Brothers/Dutch Mantell feud. Yes, the lost episode of booking out our draft has been found and finally posted.

Shake Them Ropes | October 30, 2014 http://traffic.libsyn.com/shakethemropes/str10302014.mp3 Download Today’s Shake Them Ropes has everything: A Survivor Series card, a PWG card, an ROH card, WWE Business talk with Bleacher Report’s Chris Harrington, Finn Bálor pronunciation lessons, and even Sasha Banks' and Bálor’s entrance themes make an appearance. Everything! Special thanks to Harrington for coming on to talk WWE biz, Q3 earnings, WWE Network and more. Follow Chris on Twitter @mookieghana and us at ShakeThemRopes.com! 00:00-02:12: Intro | Contact Info 02:12-08:15: The Women of NXT 08:15-12:30: What’s In A Name? 12:30-18:00: WWE Raw 18:00-29:00: WWE Survivor …

After sourcing feedback from here, there and everywhere, the show is now online to listen to, as the SCG panel discuss, from start to finish, the entire Invasion angle. Including inside notes from the Observer and Figure Four Weekly Newsletters from 2001, breaking down how the biggest potential angle of all time fell apart, week by week. We go through and talking about all things macro and mirco of the Invasion, and of course, your feedback on expectations, high points, and the moment it died for you. Check it out, and as always, let me know what you think... http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/8bhesf/SCGRadio17-WasTheInvasionDoomedToFail.mp3

http://placetobenation.com/pro-wrestling-super-show-halloween-havoc/ Host: Steven Graham Guests: Derek Cornett (Low Blow Booking Podcast) & Dave Hall On this week’s episode we look through the history of Halloween Havoc from it’s ups to downs. A very spooky episode. Remember to donate to help prostrate & testicular cancer & men’s mental health here: http://mobro.co/grimmas

http://placetobenation.com/wrestling-with-the-past-hogan-vince-and-a-vision/ Will and Charles are joined by Parv (Titans of Wrestling, Where the Big Boys Play) to discuss Hulk Hogan, Vince McMahon and 1980s wrestling. They discuss the pros and cons of Hogan the wrestler and pop culture phenomenon. They discuss Vince’s vision of wrestling and if he could have been successful without Hogan? Finally, the guys discuss whether or not the NWA product promoted by Vince McMahon would have been amazing. Tune in to this awesome discussion!!!!

Shake Them Ropes October 27, 2014 @ShakeThemRopes http://traffic.libsyn.com/shakethemropes/str10272014.mp3 Download WWE Hell In A Cell has ended, so Rob McCarron and Jeff Hawkins go LIVE at ShakeThemRopes.com to get your immediate reaction to what happened, where things are going, and what impressed you the most. We run down the card to discuss the winners and losers, and take your calls for reactions. Plus, we get into the weekend NXT events and audience controversy a bit. A fun and lively show to start your week! Subscribe for free via... iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shake-them-ropes-pro-wrestling/id888620707?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitch…

Will is joined by his Wrestling With the Past co-host Charles and David Bixenspan to examine the WWE PPV schedule. We take a look at all of the PPVs currently promoted by WWE and how it affects the booking and our enjoyment. We look at past PPV concepts like King of the Ring or WarGames and new ideas we’d like to see. We determine what PPVs should go and which ones must stay. Hell, we even talk a little about Wrestlemania. ​ http://placetobenation.com/good-will-wrestling-fixing-the-wwe-ppv-schedule/

http://placetobenation.com/all-japan-excite-series-1/ Join Parv (Where the Big Boys Play, Titans of Wrestling) and Steven "Grimmas" Graham (Pro Wrestling Super Show) to watch some of the greatest matches ever to grace the squared circle from All Japan Pro Wrestling in the 1990s. Starting in 1990 and moving forward chronologically, they will review four highly-rated AJPW matches once a month. On this first episode: 05/26/90 - Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi & Akira Taue vs Jumbo Tsuruta, Kabuki & Masa Fuchi 06/08/90 - Mitsuharu Misawa vs Jumbo Tsuruta 09/01/90 - Mitsuharu Misawa vs Jumbo Tsuruta 09/30/90 - Mitsuharu Misawa & Toshiaki Kawad…

http://placetobenation.com/pro-wrestling-super-show-ecw-november-to-remember-97/ On this week's episode Marc Clair and Glenn Butler return to discuss ECW November to Remember '97. A horrible show, but we got some good jokes in.

https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/titans-xtra-chicago-film-archives-gagne-thesz All four Titans reunite to watch Haystack Calhoun vs. Buddy Rogers (04/14/1961) and Verne Gagne vs. Lou Thesz (01/25/52) and generally mark out like school girls about the 50s footage recently uploaded by the Chicago Film Archives.

Click here On this week’s Pro-Wrestling Super Show, Steven Graham is joined by Phil Schneider (Segunda Caida) and Will (Good Will Wrestling) to give their top 6 lists of bleeders in pro-wrestling. Listen to the great memories of blade jobs over the years as well as Steven’s number 1 pick being ridiculed.

On this week's show we break down the epic Valentine-Tito feud and talk about how it may be the best in WWE history. Click here.

Shake Them Ropes / October 22, 2014 WWE Hell In A Cell Preview & Predictions http://traffic.libsyn.com/shakethemropes/str10222014.mp3 Download Rob & Jeff return to preview and predict WWE’s next special live event, Hell In A Cell. We wade through the laziness and confusion to break down what might happen, what should happen, and what will happen this Sunday on Pay-Per-View. We’ll be back Sunday night, immediately after WWE Hell In A Cell, for a LIVE call-in recap show. Catch all the info at ShakeThemRopes.com. An Enzo Amoré approved (unofficially) here, hope you enjoy it! Downloadable today, debuts on the podcast feeds 10/22. 00:00-04:20: Intro &a…

So, if anyone is out there that would like to make your thoughts and predictions on WWE Hell In A Cell known to our podcast audience, we’ll be taking phone/skype calls 24/7 on Hell In A Cell predictions. We take calls all the time, and would love to make your calls a bigger part of our podcast. Give us a shot here: http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/category/podcast/shake-them-ropes/ Shake Them Ropes Skype: LetsSayThings Phone: 260-494-3811 Call in anytime, leave a voice message with your comments/predictions, and we’ll play it on this week’s Shake Them Ropes podcast here at Voices of Wrestling. Or tweet us at @ShakeThemRopes and we’ll discuss your comments.…

I was just curious if anyone had read it yet. I skimmed it last night (reading certain sections and looking for highlights) and my first impression is that it's a step down from his two previous books, but we still get plenty of my favorite thing - Vince stories! I think my biggest takeaway from it is that Jericho isn't all that self-aware most of the time, is a hothead, drinks a ton and is pretty tough to work with, but Vince respects his talent and sees his value, so he deals with it.

Click here Host: Steven Graham Guests: Alan Counihan (DKP) & Dean Knickerbocker On this week’s episode we focus the snapshot on Don Fuji, one of the steadying forces of Dragon Gate.

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the Low Blow Booking Podcast! Join Derek Cornett and Dave Hall as they dive into one of the greatest years in the history of professional wrestling, 1989. Derek and Dave put together a fantasy lineup for the ages as Jim Crockett (NWA) and Vince McMahon (WWF) agree to put their differences aside and run a joint show in none other than historic St. Louis at the Kiel Auditorium. This card is laced with the greatest wrestlers in the world at that time as the NWA and WWF put together 5 huge matches. There are a couple of special stipulations though. The first match will be a 20-man battle royal. The second match will be a traditional 5 on 5 Surv…

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-35-wwf-at-msg-march-16-1981/ Join Pete, Kelly and two grumpy old men to argue about Bob Backlund matches from 1981. On the docket tonight: Yoshiaki Yatsu vs Baron Mikel Scicluna SD Jones vs Johnny Rodz Rick McGraw vs Moondog Rex Dominic DeNucci vs Larry Sharpe Bob Backlund vs Stan Hansen Pedro Morales vs Moondog King Andre the Giant vs Sgt. Slaughter Rick Martel vs The Hangman Tony Garea vs Bulldog Brower Tony Atlas vs Hulk Hogan Highlights include: - More tales of The Baron - The stat attack: win-loss records for SJ Jones, Johnny Rodz and many others - The great matwork co…

Well, we took the feedback and suggestions from here and elsewhere and had a hell of a lot of fun debating some of wrestling's great "Should Have Been" moments and missed opportunities, including: - Who should have ran over Steve Austin? - Who should have ended Goldberg and Undertaker's Streaks? - Who should have gotten Bob Backlund's title runs? - How should Warrior's WWF Title reign have been saved? - Who should have been a Horseman instead of Paul Roma? - Who should have been the Black Scorpion? - Who should have been the Higher Power? - Should Ted DiBiase have won the WWF Title at Mania 4? And a whole lot more on top of that. Give it a listen and as always, le…

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Shake Them Ropes @ShakeThemRopes October 15, 2014 http://traffic.libsyn.com/shakethemropes/str10152014.mp3 Download Brad Maddox is back, Justin Roberts is gone, Rusev is hitting dropkicks, and more hot topics from the week are discussed on Shake Them Ropes. Rob & Jeff return to find out exactly what is anything, and what is nothing, and find many excuses to delay talking about Raw until we absolutely have to. Also, was Chris Benoit a bigger star in WCW than WWE? The answer… may surprise you. (No, it won’t) 00:00-04:40: Johnny Dangerously 04:40-08:10: Justin Roberts Released 08:10-13:05: Brad Maddox Returns + Promo 13:05-19:55: WWE Network Ads 19:55-29:10: MNW a…

I forgot to post this, but here it is! http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2226821-wwe-mark-henry-interview-exclusive-haters-steroids-and-15-years-of-smackdown

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-34-interview-with-the-russian-bear-ivan-koloff/ Parv, Pete and Kelly interview Ivan Koloff about his long career, covering everything from his early days in Canada, beating Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF title, working in New York, AWA, IWA, WWA, Florida, Georgia, and Jim Crockett Promotions. Ivan had a legitimately great career, and even though the interivew is almost two hours, we only scratch the surface. If you are interested in knowing more head over to Kickstarter and help fund the planned documentary by Michael Elliott: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1244526869/ivan-koloff-the-russian-bear …

Will is joined by Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame voters Kris Zellner and David Bixenspan. Kris and Bix make the case for why Dick Murdoch should be in the Hall of Fame. Legendary feuds? Check. Major influence in the industry? Check? Major headliner across multiple territories? Check. Great matches? Check. After spending 90 minutes on Dick Murdoch, Bix and Kris spend some time looking at some other potential Hall of Famers such as the Rock N Roll Express. http://placetobenation.com/good-will-wrestling-the-legend-of-dick-murdoch/