Do you remember the red-hot summer of 1993? The anticipation, the rivalries, the epic showdowns? Well, get ready to relive it all! This week on the Legends and Champions Podcast, we're taking a deep dive into one of the most memorable events in WWE history: SummerSlam 1993! Join us as we break down every suplex, every pinfall, and every iconic moment from this legendary night. From Lex Luger's epic bus tour to the thrilling main event, we've got the inside scoop and all the championship analysis...
Aug 13, 2025•59 min•Ep. 304
Karrion Kross is one of the most talked about WWE Superstars (?) today. At the time of this interview, Kevin Kesar and his wife Elizabeth, aka Scarlett, were reportedly nearing the end of their WWE contracts. Kross has also been the subject of an onset of massive support from fans around the world, hoping to see and hear more from the star. As of production day, Karrion Kross and Scarlett have moved to the "Alumi" section of WWE's website. That is an interesting story, but far from the most inte...
Aug 10, 2025•57 min•Ep. 303
This week, gWo's Mitch Hontzias is back, and this time, it's the return of South Carolina George to help host the show! Together, the guys take on some of the past week in wrestling, including: - Their thoughts on WWE SummerSlam 2025 - A look at WWE UnReal - Monday Night Raw - Becky Lynch is a beast - AEW will always be second - The Alternate Scenario and more! Tomorrow, don't miss a special presentation of McGuire on Wrestling, as WWE Superstar, KARRION KROSS will be on the show!...
Aug 09, 2025•46 min•Ep. 302
TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater called in with his fellow countryman, Andy Evans from Legends and Champions, which posts weekly here on Celebrate Wrestling. In the conversation, the two discuss: * TNA Slammiversary - Fade to Black * AJ Styles offering a huge shot in the arm to the new champ * Bound For Glory and the historic pre-sales * NXT / TNA * Differences UK to US scene * Discussion on record breakers and more! Also 1 month free access for UK / Ireland fans to TNA+ using LEONYIC...
Aug 08, 2025•15 min•Ep. 301
SummerSlam '89: Where Legends Were Made and Champions Rose! Remember the roar of the crowd? The earth-shattering impact of a body slam? The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat? You're remembering SummerSlam '89! which is this week's topic on Legends and Champions. This pivotal event saw the biggest names in professional wrestling collide, creating moments that would resonate for decades. From the unparalleled power of Hulk Hogan to the undeniable charisma of "Macho Man" Randy Savage, every...
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 290
Fresh off of the first ever 2-night edition of WWE SummerSlam from MetLife Stadium, Mike McGuire takes us through some of your thoughts from a very predictable, but very surprising series of happenings. The shocking return of Brock Lesnar is the biggest story in pro wrestling. Two years since last appearing in WWE, amid a circle of controversy, Lesnar's surprise return at the end of night 2 has people talking - for MANY reasons. One of those people is The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer, who j...
Aug 04, 2025•55 min•Ep. 300
Recorded on Saturday morning, Mitch Hontzias flies solo in this week's ACT, and hours before the card started, Mitch gives some unbelievable picks for night 1, as we head into night 2 tonight!
Aug 03, 2025•42 min•Ep. 299
Do you remember the yellow and red? The 24-inch pythons? The moments that made you believe? Legends and Champions invites you to step back in time with our special episode, 'Remembering Hulk Hogan.' Join us as we meticulously explore the incredible legacy of Hulk Hogan, sharing our personal memories of the Hulkster alongside archive footage and moments from his career. We welcome guest contributors from the world of UK wrestling promotions and podcasts Dan Barnsdall and Lee Tyers, as well as our...
Jul 30, 2025•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 298
This week, it's episode 100 for Mitch and Dimitri! Their episode will also be featuring on the radio this week in place of McGuire on Wrestling in some markets, but that show returns later this week as well! Join the gWo as they share their feelings after the passing of Hulk Hogan, as well as take a look at the upcoming two-night WWE SummerSlam card!
Jul 28, 2025•55 min•Ep. 297
Arguably the most influential performer in modern history for the professional wrestling world has died. Not without controversy, Terry Bollea brought the larger than life superhero, Hulk Hogan to life in a way that transcended all forms of sports and entertainment. To this day, the character of Hulk Hogan remains the most recognized around the world. While recent events towards the end of his life may have skewed some long-time fans, Canadian wrestling broadcasting legend Dan "The Mouth" Lovran...
Jul 25, 2025•29 min•Ep. 296
A quick update announcing the passing away of Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan. More to come.
Jul 24, 2025•1 min•Ep. 295
Remember the Hammerstein Ballroom? The roar of the crowd? The night the rebels came home? This week, we're turning the clock back exactly 20 years on a brand new episode of Legends and Champions! Andy and Stefan are dissecting one of the most influential and emotional wrestling shows ever: ECW One Night Stand 2005. Join the guys as they break down: Paul Heyman's epic "shoot" promo that tore the house down. The unbelievable brutality and respect in Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka. The raw emotion ...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 292
This week, it's an extended show as we take you back INSIDE the building for AEW's All In: Texas with a fan who was AT the show! Also, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer and Mike discuss Goldberg's frustration following his retirement match at WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event, the reset button being hit in AEW and WWE's SummerSlam build among other things. Then, in a rare opinion piece, Mike McGuire gives his thoughts on Goldberg's antics post SNME, including Joe Aguinaldo to (perhaps) help ...
Jul 20, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 294
Your weekly TV review from the hilarious mouths, and sometimes minds behind the gWo is back for another run! After the insanely busy weekend in pro wrestling last week, the guys give their thoughts on who won the weekend, and what stood out! Also, the guys talk about: - The Follow-up from WWE and AEW to their big weekends - Their favourite matches coming out of all the shows - The Alternate Scenario including: - Will Ospreay and Bryan Danielson Karaoke - Wrestling on the ESPYs - "The WRESTLYs" a...
Jul 19, 2025•56 min•Ep. 293
The Legends and Champions podcast is turning back the clock to one of the most monumental and controversial nights in professional wrestling history. In its upcoming episode, the show will provide a deep dive into the 2001 Survivor Series, the epic culmination of the chaotic and unforgettable Invasion angle. Twenty-four years ago, the war between the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and The Alliance (a coalition of World Championship Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling) reached its boil...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 291
McGuire on Wrestling 113 - Punished With Content! AEW presented their long-awaited ALL IN: Texas PPV, just to be countered by WWE with 3 extra programs from Atlanta, George this past weekend. Mike McGuire and The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer take you through as much of the weekend as they can in the hour, including: - Injury updates on Seth Rollins and Adam Cole - Backstage news going into all the events - Analysis of some of the biggest moments from the weekend - The pros and cons of so mu...
Jul 14, 2025•56 min•Ep. 289
Your weekly TV review from the hilarious mouths, and sometimes minds behind the gWo is back for another run! This week, Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias give THEIR picks for AEW ALL IN: Texas, WWE SNME, WWE Evolution and more as this show was recorded BEFORE the broadcasts! This week includes: - The guys give their picks for the busiest wrestling weekend in recent memory! - Why WWE should be bothered about how they handled Evolution - The Alternate Scenario and more! Thank you for checking out...
Jul 13, 2025•44 min•Ep. 288
Do you remember where you were when Shane McMahon appeared on Monday Nitro? Do you remember the excitement of seeing WCW and ECW stars on WWF television for the first time? The WWE Invasion was a time of dream matches and "what ifs." It was a storyline that, for all its flaws, created some of the most memorable moments of the era. From Rob Van Dam's incredible Hardcore Championship win to the jaw-dropping conclusion of the "Inaugural Brawl," it was a night that had us all talking. If you want to...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 287
The best/worst weekend for being a wrestling fan in 2025 is coming our way, as between the two big North American companies, they look to monopolize every waking hour this weekend with some sort of Premium content. AEW's biggest show of the year, ALL IN: Texas, is shaping up to be just that. With some major feuds coming to a head, The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer joins Mike McGuire to go over the card, including mega matches like Toni Storm v. Mercedes Mone, Jon Moxley v. Adam Page, and the...
Jul 06, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 286
Your weekly TV review from the hilarious mouths, and sometimes minds behind the gWo is back for another run! This week, Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias take you through the week of TV as AEW inches closer to All In: Texas, and WWE has a 3 PLE weekend! This week includes: - Has Rhea Ripley become... boring? - Mercedes Mone - why aren't all her belts on the line... or are they? - The novel concept of a Texas Death Match... in Texas. - The Alternate Scenario and more! Thank you for checking out ...
Jul 05, 2025•33 min•Ep. 285
