Publications and Podcasts

Join Derek Cornett and his special guest Jeffrey Jahelka as they take a look at WrestleMania 2 and change things up. Both of these guys keep the three venues and mix up the matches and the order plus Jeffrey goes out swinging with a main event that will surely change the way you look at this event. So sit back and listen to the newest episode of the Low Blow Booking Podcast! http://lowblowbookingpodcast.podbean.com/e/low-blow-booking-podcast-ep5-wrestlemania-2/?token=7a70e2e576d2606658a673812ae6a2db

http://placetobenation.com/where-the-big-boys-play-66-clash-of-the-champions-xvi/ Chad and Parv review one of the most nondescript shows in WCW history, Clash of the Champions 16: Fall Brawl - [3:14] Wrestling Observer and PW Torch roundup: a lot of people leave WCW, why hasn't evil Jim Herd been fired yet?, Bill Watts interview in the Torch, Chad runs the rule over Meltzer's mid-year Observer awards for 91, and more on the Flair situation. - [54:46] Review of Clash 16: Ranger Ross! (briefly), did Cactus Jack's crazy bump adversely affect the rest of the card?, Ron Simmons: man of the people, and Parv rants about some of Dusty's booking policies. …

WELL HEY GUYS! I've been doing a thing where I give my thoughts on matches that I've missed in 2014. That can be viewed here https://spandexarestillcool.wordpress.com/category/ketchup-2014/ Now, I need some help. I'm incredibly indecisive so I'm looking for suggestions. Here's some guidelines if you will: -I want to keep the posts focused on either one promotion, show, or wrestler -I'm looking for things on YouTube or DM -Only promotion I'd like to eliminate from the equation is CMLL. Everything else from indies to Japan to other promotions in Mexico are fair game -Feel free to provide multiple groupings of suggestions. -I'd prefer it be something you think I…

Welcome to episode 6 after a long hiatus of Wrestling Eye Podcast! I am kindly joined today by former Powerslam Magazine writers Rob Butcher, John Lister and Greg Lambert Download: http://traffic.libsyn.com/wrestlingeye/Episode_6.mp3 Direct link: http://wrestlingeye.libsyn.com/ We are talking about the hugely influential Powerslam Magazine that was published in the UK and beyond each month from 1994 until 2004. We talk about its history, influence, the PS50 and end of year awards, each writers memories of writing for the magazine at different points in its history, what Fin Martin was like to work for and so much more! This is a great show and a real insight in …

Shake Them Ropes @ShakeThemRopes Nick Dinsmore Joins The Show http://traffic.libsyn.com/shakethemropes/strdinsmore.mp3 Download Former WWE Superstar and NXT coach, Nick Dinsmore, took some time to chat with Rob McCarron on Shake Them Ropes. Formerly "Eugene" in WWE, Nick discusses a wide range of topics. From returning to WWE to coach at the Performance Center, to living in India for three months while taping Ring Ka King, to Fergal Devitt’s lack of driving skills, and more. Rob also goes into the news from the Smackdown taping, and a new stipulation added to a Hell In A Cell match. 00:00-01:00: Intro 01:00-05:00: Smackdown News / New Stips 05:00-07:00: Contact /…

Figured I'd consolidate these to one thread: The Steve Corino Show has arrived at Place to Be Nation! In this inaugural episode, the King of Old School introduces his vision for his weekly show, talks baseball, chats with Cliff Compton and answers your Twitter questions: http://placetobenati...-cliff-compton/

Shake Them Ropes @ShakeThemRopes October 7, 2014 http://traffic.libsyn.com/shakethemropes/str10062014.mp3 Download Hall of Fame season continues, and this week Rob McCarron reveals his completed ballot for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame 2014. Plus, we discuss Rock's return, and some possibly unreasonable anger emerges. Also, Nick Dinsmore is released, and pronunciation lessons that may or may not be accurate. 00:00-01:45: Intro 01:45-21:30: Rock's Return with Rusev 21:30-35:10: Raw Thoughts 35:10-36:00: Brief Announcer Rant 36:00-39:00: Puroresushop.com / Pronunciations 39:00-58:12: Rob's Hall of Fame elections 58:12-66:00: Wyatt Family Split & …

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott welcome in the legendary Tom Prichard for a visit to discuss his lengthy career in the wrestling business. Tom talks about his days in Portland, USWA and SMW as well as his feelings on his run in WWE with the Bodydonnas and Heavenly Bodies! Tom also ranks the all time greatest managers and tag teams, shares thoughts on the Midnight Express, Chris Candido & Sunny's relationship, his frustrations in the mid-90s, his departure from WWE and feelings on the state of the business and much, much more. He then wraps up with some road stories and another game of Sleaze Thread True or False! So fire up this act…

Welcome to episode 7 of Wrestling Eye Podcast! I am joined today by longtime wrestling fan and podcaster Mark Ren. Direct link: http://wrestlingeye.libsyn.com/ http://traffic.libsyn.com/wrestlingeye/Episode_7.mp3 Mark has been a fan of US Wrestling here in the UK since 1987! We talk about Marks memories of wrestling growing up, moving to being a hardcore fan, the UK trading and fanzine scene in the 90's, attending live shows, our thoughts on the current WWE main event scene and much much more! A fun show with Mark as we take a trip down memory lane. Follow us on twitter at @WrestlingEyePod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/wrestl…

Justin Shapiro and I count down the top 10 WWE PPVs starting from 2000. http://www.thecubsfan.com/2014/10/05/list-em-and-learn-episode-5-looking-up-at-the-stars-ratings/

The most unique category of the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame is the Australia/Pacific Islands/Caribbean/Africa region and who better to break it down than wrestling historian Matt Farmer. We discuss the oddities of the region, the status of Carlos Colon, reasons why he hasn’t gone in already, difference between Australian and New Zealand candidates and much more! http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2014/09/26/australiapacific-islandscaribbeanafrica-matt-farmer/

Sorry this is later than usual this year, and it was rather spur of the moment on our part, but we had a blast doing it. On Episode 59 of The Wrestling Culture podcast, Dylan and I returned to talk this year's WON Hall Of Fame Ballot. Sadly, we forgot to debate whether Undertaker's disqualification win over Giant Gonzales at Wrestlemania IX only occurring after Gonzales used ether puts El Gigante on par with Brock Lesnar in HOF discussion. http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=112658&cmd=tc

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Well, after taking feedback from many a forum, the podcast is now up and ready. I want to thank everybody for the feedback, this show was a lot of fun to do, and we get to an awful lot of the comments left here and talk about what you think, discussing the Royal Rumble, The Dangerous Alliance, WWF Scandals, The Kip Frey and Bill Watts Eras, Bret Hart and Ron Simmons, The Barber Shop, Summerslam in Wembley, Bad Gimmicks, Sting Vs. Vader and so much more! Check it out and, as always, let us know what you think. http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/xdp2sv/SCGRadio15-TheGoodBadandUglyof1992.mp3

SCG Radio returns with a really fun show, taking your feedback and comments, debating which is the best Non-Mania PPV effort ever produced. Discussing Great American Bash 89, Summerslam 2002, AAA When Worlds Collide, Canadian Stampede, Money In The Bank 2011, Spring Stampede 94, Royal Rumble 92, ECW One Night Stand, and many many more. Which PPV will the panel deem the best? Check it out, and as always, let me know what you think. http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/hvr4z3/SCGRadio14-TheBestNon-WrestleManiaPPVOfAllTime.mp3

Click here. Host: Steven Graham Guests: Kelly & Pete (Titans of Wrestling) On this week’s episode we run down our top 6 lists for wrestling-manager combinations. Who worked the best together and left an impression. A fun lighthearted episode.

Wrestling historian Matt Farmer joins Joe and Rich to discuss the Mexico region for the 2014 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame! We discuss who should go in, the addition of trios, voter habits, HOF resumes and much more with one of the preeminent historians of this region. http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2014/09/22/mexico-candidates-matt-farmer/

Right click, download Joe vs the World returns! We talk to the Cubs Fan, fresh off his trip to Mexico to see some lucha libre! We talk the big CMLL Anniversary show, Atlantis vs. Ultimo Guerrero and the atmosphere, the rest of the card and the current state of CMLL. Plus a rundown of the lucha ballot for the WON HOF, a brief history of Ninja Turtles in lucha, Cubs gets called into the AAA Principals office, trying to make sense of Lucha Underground, lunch with Flamita, and a man named TACKLE. An hour of power coming right at ya!

The great Alan Counihan (host of DKP on WrestlingObserver.com and Fighting Spirit Magazine contributor) joins the show to breakdown the Japan region of the 2014 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. We discuss the candidacy’s of Akira Taue, Jun Akiyama among others, predict inclusions, who will fall off and discuss some additions to make in the coming years. http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2014/10/01/japan-candidates-alan-counihan/

Shake Them Ropes @ShakeThemRopes September 30, 2014 http://traffic.libsyn.com/shakethemropes/str09302014.mp3 Download A very special edition of Shake Them Ropes, as Rob McCarron discusses his visit to the NXT TV Tapings last week, plus his visit to the WWE Performance Center. Rob got a solo tour of the entire complex, plus time with head coach Bill DeMott, so we’ll talk a bit about that. Plus, we run down the key topics from Raw, including Luke Harper’s freedom, John Cena’s inclusion in the hottest angle going, and what Rob got wrong about Mark Henry. Catch more on the WWE Performance Center in the following weeks on VoicesofWrestling.com and WrestlingObserver.com. …

Will is joined by Phil Schneider & Kris Zellner to discuss CMLL’s 81st Anniversary Show at Arena Mexico. Tons of dives! Weird submissions! Tons of women! Hair vs. Hair! Mask vs. Mask! Join Will as we review an awesome show and a truly historic night of wrestling. ​http://placetobenation.com/good-will-wrestling-cmll-81st-anniversary-show-recap/

WhatCulture, F4WOnline and Fighting Spirit Magainze contributor David Bixenspan joins Joe and Rich to discuss the Non-Wrestler region for the 2014 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame! This is a category within a category with some very interesting names ranging from “Mean” Gene Okerlund to Jimmy Hart to the promoter and booker ranks with Jerry Jarrett, Jim Crockett Jr and Sr and even wrestling journalism with PWI’s Bill Apter. We discuss who should go in, who we’d vote for, voter trends, possible amendments to the ballot and much more! http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2014/09/24/non-wrestlers-david-bixenspan/

Join Will, Scott, Kris, Johnny and Phil as they break down Night of Champions! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-network-night-of-champions-2014-reaction

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Titans Xtra - Lawler and Dundee: A New Hope https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/titans-xtra-lawler-and-dundee-a-new-hope So Pete and I decided to take a look at Wrestling's original Star Wars Trilogy , the Lawler /Dundee Loser Leaves Town matches of the 1980's. First we look at the Star Wars of the Jerry Lawler / Bill Dundee trilogy. We look at the build and the epic first match. Discussion includes: the greatness of Lance Russell, Dundee as a headliner, Lawler's greatness as a headliner and promo. Ken Patera's promo skills, The Jarrett Mansion, and lots more fun. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. The Build up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nndnrlQjZvs The…