Publications and Podcasts

On episode 14 of The Kevin Kelly Show, Kevin talks about TNA’s future, how to fix WWE Network and wrestling and a whole lot more. Kevin is then joined by Dale Arnold, co-host of WEEI’s Dale & Holley Show, Boston Bruins analyst and diehard wrestling fan. Dale chats about calling pro sports, radio broadcasting vs. TV, his brief stint as a wrestling ring announcer, how he became a wrestling fan, his thoughts on WWE Network and much more. Kevin and Justin then discuss the World Cup of Greatest TV Characters, play a game of “Build the WWE Network”, talk the Arizona Diamondbacks brand of baseball, lava lamps and the always hot trending stories. You can find the …

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott head into the Vintage Vault for Royal Rumble 2003. They talk about Kurt Angle, Scott Steiner, Chris Jericho, Brock Lesnar, Shawn Michaels and much more. http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-325-royal-rumble-2003/

Curious if anybody bothered to archive those interviews or has any of them saved? Cubetta was an acquired taste and got way too much into trolling, bragging and trying to start feuds with "the sheets" and "the message boards", but there was hours and hours of great stuff there. I miss that content and should have saved everything from there while I had the chance. I was almost done with the St. Louis booking sheet series when he pulled everything. I loved the Buck Robley stuff, and all the various Los Angeles stuff. The Rick Martel booking sheets were fun. I "fast blasted" (heh) him a while back asking if he'd think about selling a burned copy of the archi…

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-31-cobra-clutch-challenge-wwf-february-to-march-1981/ Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly travel to Allentown and they're closing all the factories down for the Cobra Clutch challenge! On the docket tonight: 02-21 Cobra Clutch Challenge: Jeff Carson 02-28 Cobra Clutch Challenge: Rick McGraw 02-28 Stan Hansen vs Steve King 03-07 Cobra Clutch Challenge: Pat Patterson - Discussion of the WWF TV product and them drawing in Canada - Johnny adopts the totally ridiculous stance that Chief Jay Strongbow was a good worker because crowds cheered for him - Bios for long-time ring announcer Joe McHugh, and jo…

The site is running it's second annual poll for indie workers 25 and under who have yet to be under contract to WWE or TNA. You can vote here: http://bit.ly/1uQ22Vi Voters are eligible to enter into a contest where one prize is given each week. Voters should only vote once, but if they vote they will be eligible to potentially win all the prizes given out in August. Info about the first contest canbe found here: http://bit.ly/1shr1gG The Johnson Transcript was launched in March 2012 and is dedicated to promoting young wrestlers. The site is updated quite often and is also currently running a series called 30 in 30 Reborn where one wrestling YouTube channel is revi…

Well, I want to thank everybody here for all the feedback on this topic, because this was a very entertaining show to do. Talking all the major Highs and Lows for TNA, including Angle Vs. Joe, Hogan & Bischoff, Claire Lynch, Fucked Up Jeff Hardy, Knockouts, Austin Aries, LAX, Blow Up Dolls, Gut Check and a ton more. http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/mz6g9q/SCGRadio9-TheHighsAndLowsOfTNA.mp3 Give it a listen and let me know what you think, your feedback is always very much appreciated.

On Episode 57 of The Wrestling Culture Podcast, Dylan Hales and Dave Musgrave discuss current topics in wrestling including TNA, the G1 Climax tournament, SummerSlam, and other rambling topics. http://placetobenation.com/wrestling-culture-podcast-57-tna-g1-climax-summerslam-and-more/

On a very special edition of The Steve Corino Show, Steve sits down with WWE Hall of Famer, Greg The Hammer Valentine, to discuss his legendary career. Highlights of this truly monumental interview include Valentine’s epic feuds with the likes of Wahoo McDaniel and Rowdy Roddy Piper as well as his true feelings for his former tag team partner, Brutus Beefcake. He also tells the story of how he almost won the WWF Championship. http://placetobenation.com/the-steve-corino-show-episode-14-greg-the-hammer-valentine/

In this episode of the Place to Be Podcast, Justin and Scott welcome back Kevin Kelly to discuss the second half of 2002 in WWE. The boys talk about Brock Lesnar, Triple H, Katie Vick, Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan and much, much more. Kevin also talks about the rumors surrounding TNA as well as the impending WWE Network subscriber announcement. So fire up this action-packed episode and join Scott, Justin and Kevin because it is time for another edition of the PTB Podcast! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-podcast-episode-324-wwe-2002-w-kevin-kelly-part-two/

Stemming from all the feedback we got, this show was a lot of fun - the SCG panel discuss the Overrated wrestlers, matches and shows, including a big debate on Sting, as well as talk on The Undertaker, Brock Lesnar, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Lance Storm, WrestleMania X7, WrestleMania 6, the nWo and a whole lot more. This one was a lot of fun to do, check it out, let me know what you think~! ;-) http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/e4m7is/SCGRadio8-TheOverratedInProWrestling.mp3

http://www.thecubsfan.com/jvstw/jvstw75.mp3 Joe vs. the World returns! This week, we’re joined by Dylan Hales of the Wrestling Culture podcast, as we run down the entire NXT roster. We go from A(drian Neville) to Z(ayn, Sami) and decide who stays, who gets called up, and who gets cut, plus thoughts on incoming talent, and who we would sign. Plus Bull Dempsey on Hey Dude!, what the hell are the Ascension?, nobody likes CJ Parker, and much much more! Over an hour of podcast power!

You guys should be reading Voices of Wrestling anyway, but in case you aren't here is some incentive - VOW is now the place where I will be dying a little inside each week i.e. reviewing Impact. Here is week one's offering. http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2014/06/05/tna-impact-june-5-review/

Hey all, Some of you may know that for the last three months I've been setting up my own professional wrestling magazine based in the United Kingdom, the Tag Rope. Production has finally come to a close and I'm happy to announce that Issue #2 is now officially ready for pre-order. I've received contributions from the board's own Bill Thompson for this issue, where he talks in depth about the evolution of crowds over the years, as well as managing to secure an interview with "The King of Old School" Steve Corino. In addition, there's also an article celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 1994 Super J Cup and the lost art of the wrestling tournament. I recentl…

http://placetobenation.com/where-the-big-boys-play-63-superbrawl-i/ Chad and Parv review Superbrawl I. - [3:22] Wrestling Observer and PW Torch roundup: wacky new characters coming in, will Sid job?, the Bull Drop Inn, and Brian Pillman in a rat costume. - [31:30] Review of Superbrawl I: where does Superbrawl rank in the WCW PPVs?, *squwwaakk* its Fantasia!, Dan Spiveys football career, the shocking debut of Oz, and some disagreements on the much-hyped Sting and Luger vs. The Steiners match. - [2:16:19] End of show awards The PWO-PTBN Podcast Network features great shows you can find right here at Place to Be Nation. By subscribing on iTunes…

Click here On this weeks’s Pro-Wrestling Super Show, Steven Graham is joined by Will (Wrestling with the Past, Good Will Wrestling) and Parv (Where the Big Boys Play, Titans of Wrestling) to finish off The Wrestler Snapshot on Ted DiBiase. Listen as we discuss these three matches: Ted DiBiase vs. Ric Flair (Mid-South, 11/6/85) Ted DiBiase vs. Randy Savage (WWF, Cage, 6/25/88) Ted DiBiase & Stan Hansen vs. Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue (AJPW, 9/3/93) Also we answer a bunch of listener questions, including Parv ranking Ted DiBiase’s outfits. As always, we end off with our recommendations. A fitting finale to the first two-parter in PWSS history. It may ev…

Later this week, I'm planning on starting a new feature on WrestlingObserver.com. In it, I'm going to go through the mailbag portions of Observer Radio and transcribe the questions. My hope is that it will lead to fewer repeat questions (since people can check if it has already been asked) and make research for stuff like that much easier. Before I send it to the site, I would like to get your thoughts about it: - Should I transcribe the entire response, or should I edit out unnecessary stuff (like whenever Dave says "you know")? - Should I include questions about MMA? - Should I include questions that are clearly outdated? Any other suggestions are gr…

On episode 14 of The Kevin Kelly Show, Kevin talks about Kevin Steen, Dean Ambrose, Rusev & Putin, KENTA, John Cena going Hollywood and much more. Kevin is then joined by Danny Cage, owner of the world famous Monster Factory. Danny talks about how he took over the Factory, his recent graduate Steve Cutler that is currently in NXT, his current crop of trainees, his tenets for trainees to follow and much more. Kevin and Justin then discuss the World Cup of Greatest TV Characters, play a game of “Who Would You Take” and also chat NBA Free Agency, WWE Network and the always hot trending stories. http://placetobenation.com/the-kevin-kelly-show-episode-14-featuring-danny…

On this week’s Pro-Wrestling Super Show on Place to be Nation, Steven Graham is joined by Will (Special Event Recaps, Wrestling with the Past, Good Will Wrestling) and Parv (Where the Big Boys Play & Titans of Wrestling) for part 1 of this two-part snapshot on Ted DiBiase. There are some tangents, but they are relevant to the topic at hand, Ted DiBiase. A very fun episode and long awaited by Parv fans. Here are the three matches that were watched for this episode: 1. vs. Pat Patterson (6/19/79), WWWF 2. vs. Mr. R (2/11/84), GCW 3. vs. Jim Duggan, Cage, Tuxedo, Coal Minors Glove, No DQ, Loser Leaves Town (3/30/85), Mid-South http://placetobenation.com/pro-wres…

On Episode 56 of The Wrestling Culture podcast, Dylan and I ask who could have been made WWWF Champion other than Bob Backlund in 1978. Please give it a listen to hear two guys playing make-believe and taking it all too seriously. http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=112658&cmd=tc

http://placetobenation.com/where-the-big-boys-play-64-clash-of-the-champions-15-knocksville-usa/ Episodes of WTBBP are a bit like buses, you wait ages for one to come along and then inevitably two come at once. Chad and Parv continue to plunge through the depths of 1991 WCW with a review of Clash of the Champions 15: Knocksville USA. Packed show this week. - [5:37] Wrestling Observer and PW Torch roundup: Chad hypes the PTBN TV character tournament, Superbrawl buyrates, Terry Funk in Quantum Leap, Meltzer's break down of booking philosphies from different promoters of the 70s and from 1991, and Chad and Parv discuss the significance of finishes. …

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-0-a-titans-primer/ Holy retcon Batman! Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly make like DC Comics and reset the clock on the Titans universe. It's EPISODE ZERO! This episode is intended as a general introduction to Titans of Wrestling for newcomers, but there is still plenty to enjoy for existing fans. The Titans starters match sampler: 07-21-79 Greg Valentine vs Chief Jay Strongbow (Strap match),Philadelphia Spectrum 01-10-81 Bob Backlund vs Sgt. Slaughter, Philadelphia Spectrum 06-21-75 The Blackjacks vs Victor Rivera and Dominic Denucci, Hamburg, PA; Fieldhouse This show also includes: - Gener…

Will is joined by his Wrestling With the Past co-host Charles, Dylan from the Wrestling Culture podcast and Kris Zellner for PTBN's Battleground 2014 Reaction show. Is this the worst PPV or Special Event of the year? Listen to find out! http://placetobenation.com/place-to-be-network-battleground-2014-reaction/

SCG Radio #7 takes your comments and discusses the Underrated in Professional Wrestling. A hell of a show with some good discussion on DDP, Ronnie Garvin, Mick Foley, Terry Taylor, Randy Orton's 2004 push, WWE music videos, Lex Luger and a hell of a lot more. Check it out, let me know what you think~! http://squaredcirclegazette.podbean.com/mf/web/f8gusp/SCGRadio7-TheUnderratedInProWrestling.mp3

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-27-wwwf-january-to-february-1975/ Parv, Pete, Johnny and Kelly jump in the Quantum Leaping Lanny machine back to 1975! On the docket tonight: 01-13-75 SAMMARTINO/GORILLA/STRONGBOW vs VALIANTS/DUNCUM BOSTON GARDEN 02-01-75 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs BOBBY DUNCUM BOSTON GARDEN 02-17-75 TONY GAREA/DEAN HO vs KILLER KOWALSKI/BOBBY DUNCUM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 02-17-75 BRUNO SAMMARTINO vs SPIROS ARION JIP (+ Arion/Blassie promo) MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 02-17-75 VALIANTS vs GORILLA MONSOON/JAY STRONGBOW MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Also on this show: - Introducing the world's most amazing commentator, Rocky Raymond! From The Bo…

http://placetobenation.com/titans-of-wrestling-29-part-2-the-birds-go-down-to-georgia/ The Titans of Rasslin wrap up their look at Georgia Championship Wrestling with an in-depth examination of the Fabulous Freebirds arrival on the scene and the mayhem they inflicted on the areas top good guys (Ted DiBiase, Robert Fuller and...dear God...Stan "Uncle Elmer" Frazier). The "Titans Assemble" call is put out as Kelly, Parv, Johnny, Pete AND Marty Sleeze gather for the usual tons of insight and tons of laughs. The 3hrs just fly by! On the docket: 1980 Mr. Saito vs Steve Keirn $5000 challenge/ Saito vs Mr. Wrestling II $5000 challenge 1980 Freebirds promos 198…