Publications and Podcasts

Shake Them Ropes / @ShakeThemRopes Breaking News: Roman Reigns undergoes emergency surgery for an incarcerated hernia. Rob & Jeff discuss how long he'll be out, how this changes Night of Champions, whether our predictions for the main event change, and who will step up to fill his void. Continue to follow @voiceswrestling this weekend for KOT, CMLL, and Night of Champions updates. @ShakeThemRopes will be back Tuesday with our Night of Champions and Raw recaps and rundown, plus more on the Reigns injury and more. http://traffic.libsyn.com/shakethemropes/strbn09202014.mp3 Download

We’re joined by Fighting Spirit Magazine contributor and British wrestling expert John Lister to talk all about the European candidates on the 2014 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot. We discuss best picks to enter the Hall this year, who is in danger of dropping off, the always controversial Big Daddy and much more! http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2014/09/19/european-candidates-john-lister/

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/01/man-without-mask Cassandro gets another long magazine profile, this time in the New Yorker of all places. Pretty cool he gets so much press, although I wish it would translate into him wrestling somewhere I could see

Want to thank everybody for the feedback - we read a good bit of it on the podcast, and the show is now online to listen to at the following link: http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/59xfi2/SCGRadio13-WasECWAllItWasCrackedUpToBe.mp3 It ended up being a really fun show with some good debate on what was and wasn't good about ECW, its true influence, the crowd, Paul Heyman's illusionary skills, and a number of the feuds, angles and wrestlers. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Will is joined by Dylan Hales (Wrestling Culture) and Johnny P (Barbed Wire City) to discuss the evolution of the wrestling fan.While initially a part of the "Fixing the WWE" series, the discussion evolved into online fandom, how fans can affect your enjoyment of shows on TV and live events, and much more. http://placetobenation.com/good-will-wrestling-wrestling-fans/

I don't pimp my own stuff often, but I figured I'd create a thread for my website here. It's only been around for a few months, and basically it serves as a way for me to express my love of pro wrestling. It's not what I would consider a smark website, it's more along the lines of a dude writing about why he thinks matches are great. To that end I'm using the website similar to the way that guys like Dylan and Matt explore and discuss wrestling. Each post is about one match, and often it's tied into some sort of project I'm undertaking in my wrestling viewing. For instance, my big project I've been working on since the start of the site is to explore all the PPVs on the N…

Shake Them Ropes September 17, 2014 Night of Champions, NXT Discussion, and Raw is Football http://traffic.libsyn.com/shakethemropes/str09172014.mp3 Download A packed edition of Shake Them Ropes this week as Rob McCarron & Jeff Hawkins run down NXT Takeover, the near future of NXT, WWE’s unenthusiastic Raw, and predictions for Night of Champions. Plus, This Week in WWE History, some Old School birthdays, and Rob gets DDT’d by Ian Rotten. 00:00-01:50: Intro 01:50-27:15: WWE Raw Discussion 27:15-47:10: Night of Champions 47:10-48:20: Old School Birthdays 48:20-50:40: PuroresuShop.com / Contact Us 50:40-76:50: NXT Takeover & NXT …

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott welcome back Kevin Kelly to discuss the first half of 2003 in WWE. The boys talk about Scott Steiner's WWE issues, Triple H's transgressions, Brock Lesnar's ascent, Hulk Hogan's return, The Rock's farewell, Goldberg's arrival, WrestleMania XIX's legacy, Kevin's WWE departure and much more. Kevin also talks about some news out of Ring of Honor, including what is going on with ACH and Michael Elgin, the passing of Sean O'Haire and then announces the special guest for next week's Kevin Kelly Show. So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott, Justin and Kevin because it is time for another e…

The SI boys should really keep to sniffing the jocks they know something about. This is a pitiful list IMO www.si.com/extra-mustard/2014/09/10/worst-professional-wrestling-promos-all-time

Right click, download Joe vs. the World is back, and we're here to talk the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame! I'm joined by newly appointed voter Dylan Hales as we run down the ballot, go over new candidates, and discuss who's on the chopping block. Plus why I'm like Charlie Brown (one of many reasons, anyway), why Akira Taue is like Mick Foley, why lucha voters can't get their act together, and much much much more! An illuminating and entertaining 90 minutes of audio goodness! #voteforcaras

Click here. Host: Steven Graham Guests: Marc Clair & Glenn Butler On this week’s episode we re-open the Extreme Vault to continue our series of reviewing every ECW pay-per-view. This week it’s Hardcore Heaven 1997. We’ll reveal the mystery of who turns the lights out in the building to help Jerry “The King” Lawler as well.

Find my general announcement about "Rewind Month" on the PWO-PTBN feed here. Over the next month, I'll be pulling out key matches from the review archive to give people a quick and easy reference point, and also as a kind of service for new listeners who might feel a bit put off by the prospect of listening to 100+ hours. And maybe some long-time listeners might enjoy reliving some "highlights". Kind of like bite-size podcasts, or podcasting fast food. The idea is one a day, but I can't promise that. First up is Magnum vs. Tully from Starrcade 85: https://soundcloud.com/jerryvonkramer/wtbbp-rewind-magnum-ta-vs-tully-blanchard I'll post new ones in this thre…

http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2014/09/08/introduction-changes-to-the-ballot-observer-hall-of-fame/ It’s the first of many Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame podcasts were planning on doing over the next few weeks, in this inaugural episode we’re joined by David Bixenspan of WhatCulture.com, Figure Four Weekly and Fighting Spirit Magazine to introduce the ballot, discuss changes, new candidates and much more!

So, with the recent switch to the PWO-PTBN podcast network all the original episodes of the PWSS will be uploaded to the new channel. I've fixed up the sound a little bit. Remember to switch to the proper feed now, as the original feed will disappear soon. First two episodes are now up and there will be another Super Show put up daily in September.

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott head into the Vintage Vault for Backlash 2003. They talk about John Cena, Team Angle, Goldberg, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair and much more. So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott and Justin because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-332-backlash-2003/

Click here. HOST: Steven Graham Guests: Dave Musgrave (Wrestling Culture) & Jason Mann (Wrestlespective) On this week’s episode we dive deep into the CAREER of Alberto del Rio (Dos Caras Jr.) and focus The Wrestler Snapshot on him. The matches watched include: vs. Mirko Cro Cop (Pride FC, 10/5/2003) vs. Ultimo Guerrero (CMLL, 7/23/2006) vs. Shocker (CMLL, 6/12/2009) vs. Rey Mysterio (WWE SmackDown, 1/7/2011) vs. CM Punk (WWE Survivor Series, 11/20/2011) vs. Christian (WWE SummerSlam, 8/18/2013) All available on youtube or WWE NETWORK.

Loss and Will, I can't express properly how much I enjoyed listening to your podcast the past couple of weeks. Please tell me that you plan on getting back to releasing episodes at some point?

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the Low Blow Booking Podcast episode 4 - Goldberg's Streak. Join Derek Cornett and Steven Graham as they take the reigns of WCW on that cold December night in 1998 and control the streak of the most polarizing figure in the history of WCW. Derek and Steven keep things similar until the summer of 1999 in which both of them jump to different realities on how to utilize the biggest star in WCW and how his streak would be capitalized on throughout the year and into 2000. So sit back and let us know what you think as the Low Blow Booking Podcast tackles Goldberg's Streak! http://lowblowbookingpodcast.podbean.com/e/low-blow-booking-podcast-ep…

Shake Them Ropes September 2, 2014 The Divas of Our Lives http://traffic.libsyn.com/shakethemropes/str09022014.mp3 Shake Them Ropes returns this week to cover WWE Raw, featuring not only one, but TWO awful Divas segments. Plus, BREAKING NEWS on next week's Raw guest star, and it isn't Michael Sam. Take a moment to subscribe and review the show on iTunes, and we encourage all audience participation on Twitter @ShakeThemRopes, via Skype/Phone, and more. Find all the info at ShakeThemRopes.com or VoicesofWrestling.com! Download: http://traffic.libsyn.com/shakethemropes/str09022014.mp3

A few weeks ago, I left Bleacher Report to become WhatCulture's U.S. Editor. And I should really be linking my stuff here. This is my latest, which I'm sure people here will find interesting: 7 Incredibly Messed Up Allegations From WCW’s Racial Discrimination Lawsuits. Sort of companion piece here: 10 WCW Wrestlers Who Were Ridiculously Overpaid. More to come along these lines, including a some more from the discrimination lawsuits and then, while I don't want to promise anything, I'm hoping that next, we'll get stuff from the Jesse Ventura videotape royalties suit against WWE and their licensees. I can't say enough about how happy I am that WhatCulture wants …

http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-summerslam-rewind-series-summerslam-1989-part-one/ http://placetobenation.com/ptbn-summerslam-rewind-series-summerslam-1989-part-two/ Today marks the 25th anniversary of SummerSlam 1989 In this special edition of the PTBN SummerSlam Rewind series, Parv, Andrew Riche & Aaron George talk SummerSlam 1989! The guys talk about the build to the show plus everything that went down in the Meadowlands on that steamy summer night!

On Episode 58 of The Wrestling Culture podcast, Dylan Hales and are joined by our new friend Andy of to discuss the Wrestling Observer Hall Of Fame candidacy of wrestler Sting. Andy argues the pros and Dylan argues the cons with me pitching straight down the middle. It was a good time so please listen, and also check Andy's work on the So We Were Told podcast. http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=112658&cmd=tc

Click here. One of the most fun episodes we've done on the Super Show. I am joined by Charles and Kelly to dissect the wrestling rule book. We discuss the major rules and what they mean to us. Charles digs up the official Eddie Graham 1983 rule book and we read passages and look at them. Awesome stuff. Check it out.

On this episode of Fixing the WWE, Will is joined by Charles (prowrestlingonly.com) and Dylan (Wrestling Culture) to examine WWE’s booking. In the first half, we examine the tools that WWE creative have at their disposal and how effective they are in using their tools. In the second half, we look at the way the roster is booked and how they can help elevate wrestlers. Finally, we answer the question that is even on John Cena’s lips: Should John Cena turn heel? ​ http://placetobenation.com/good-will-wrestling-fixing-the-wwe-part-three/

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott head into the Vintage Vault for WrestleMania XIX. So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott and Justin because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-329-wrestlemania-xix/