In this over the top review,we take a look back at the brutal street fight between Cactus Jack and Triple H. Then, it's a battle of the midcarders in the 2000 Royal Rumble match. Before that we talk XFL, Enzo, and Raw 25. The review starts around 44:00. Enjoy it. Find us on twitter @retrowpodcast
In this quad splitting edition of Retro Wrestling Podcast we discuss some of the biggest stories in wrestling...but since we taped on Sunday we missed the Enzo story, the XFL, and the speculation on Ronda Rousey. Well there's always next week right? Then we watch the 2005 Royal Rumble featuring Triple H holding younger talent down, JBL as champion, and Vince McMahon stealing the show with an incredible botch. The review starts around 41:00. Enjoy!
We're back for 2018! This episode is loaded with news from December and early January so if you only want the review it starts around 1:16:00. We talk Paige, Mark Henry, Raw 25, and name some of our favorite Raw memories. Then, it's time to watch Taboo Tuesday 2004 featuring Eugene shaving Eric Bischoff's head and two of the worst Diva matches ever (also: Ric Flair in a Steel Cage Match). So, dial up your modem and cast your vote as the fate of WWE is in your hands. (or is it???)
We say goodbye to 2017 and hello to 2018 by going back to 2005 for WWE New Year's Revolution. Knees will be destroyed, babies will be punted, and Maven will...well...be Maven! In addition to the review we will highlight a few news stories of the last week of 2017 and hand out our year end awards. Thanks for a great 2017 and we'll see you in January!
It's a Merry DXmas from the Retro Wrestling Podcast as we review the Christmas episode of Raw is War from December 22nd, 1997. Featuring Rock vs. Undertaker, Stone Cold vs. Santa, and Shawn vs. HHH in an epic showdown for the European title. We also discuss the news from the week including the revival of the XFL (we're not joking). Have a Merry Christmas from all of us here at Retro Wrestling Podcast!
Take December to the extreme! It's the disaster known as December to Dismember! The final ever "ecw" pay-per-view. Patrick and I also talk the arrival of Woken Matt Hardy, the Andre documentary, the "historic" match in the UAE, and more. So, sit back and smash a can on your head like Sandman and enjoy!
In this week's edition of the Retro Wrestling Podcast we take a look back at the first inferno match from Unforgiven 1998, Austin's first WWF title defense on PPV, and the first ever evening gown match. Patrick and Alex also discuss the news of the week including Jim Johnston's WWF release and the return of "woken"? Matt Hardy.
It's time to pay homage to the man as we delve into 1992's Royal Rumble featuring the worst match of all-time between the Bushwhackers (with Jamison) and the Beverly Brothers. It also features one of the most stacked Rumble rosters in history. Before we dive into the review we will discuss Survivor Series 2017 and NXT WarGames as well as WWE's Starrcade revival. Enjoy!
On the verge of survivor series 2017 we take a look back at an awful survivor series from 1996. HBK phones it in, Fake Razor, and the Godwinns...need I say more? Bret and Austin put on a halfway decent match but this is a tough one to get through, (Patrick loves it of course). We also talk about how much Impact sucks and how great AJ Styles is. Enjoy!
In this special extra edition of the Retro Wrestling Podcast we look exclusively at the ESPN produced documentary on Ric Flair's life in and out of the ring. WOOOOOOOO
I told you life would not be easy, Hogan. In this misfire of a War Games we discuss other happenings in the world of wrestling including Jericho and Omega. Alex also mourns the loss of Live Audio Wrestling and the fault of the Fight Network and the terrible management of Anthem sports. Then, we get to watch Fall Brawl 95 which features Flair and Anderson....and that's about it. Enjoy!
In a truly scary edition of Retro Wrestling Podcast we talk TLC 2017, Kurt Angle's return, Jeff Jarrett's struggles, WWE 2K18, Emma, Darren, and Summer Rae's releases from the company...then it's time to tackle one of the worst pay-per-views in WCW history: Halloween Havoc 1998 and Hogan vs. Warrior II featuring Horace Hogan. Not even a great Goldberg and DDP match could save this stinker. Enjoy!
In this torture racking edition of Retro Wrestling Podcast we look back at the showdown between Luger and Hogan on episode "100" of WCW Monday Nitro. JJ Dillon and Stevie Richards try to get contracts signed, Ric Flair courts Mr. Perfect, and Vincent wrestles! Plus Patrick brings ups some news from the world of pro wrestling including the showdown between Jim Cornette and Santino. Enjoy!
This week, Alex and Patrick chat about Raven/Bagwell's suit against the WWF for unpaid royalties. We also chat about the possibility of Hulk Hogan ever coming back into the fold of WWE. Then, we tackle WWF No Mercy featuring the Terri Invitational Tournament match between the Hardy Boyz and Edge & Christian. (also Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Triple H) PLUS Mick Foley versus a sock on his junk. Enjoy!
We begin the show by honoring the life and work of Bobby Heenan who passed away at the age of 72. We talk about some happenings in the world of wrestling with Impact Wrestling, the return of Paige, and some wrestler birthdays. Then, we look back at the night that Stone Cold Steve Austin was threatening to shoot Vince McMahon and make his eyes pop out of his skull. Yes, it's Bang 3:16 on Retro Wrestling Podcast. Enjoy! Sorry about the audio quality of this one.
Kane and Chris Jericho in a last man standing match over spilled coffee. Dean Malenko and Val Venis are beating up women. The Dudleys are way over. The WWF is in Birmingham for a Pay-Per-View. The XFL is about to debut. Five main eventers and Rikishi are going into the Hell in a Cell. What is going on here? It's definitely WWF Armageddon 2000. Enjoy!
We're back for episode 49 where Taz puts his ECW World Heavyweight Championship on the line in the main event (of the midcard?). ECW is upset with Insane Clown Posse. Balls Mahoney is the headlining attraction, What is going on here? Find out as we get extreme for this chair smashing episode.
We take a look at WrestleWar 89 featuring the third match in the Steamboat/Flair Trilogy and an excellent postmatch angle. It's a music city showdown! We also have a few news tidbits from the first week of September 2017 and we celebrate one year of Retro Wrestling Podcast.
We wrap up August 2017 and briefly go over the news from the past week including a quick wrap up of Summerslam and Mayweather/McGregor. We discuss the latest star to exit GFW. Then, we honor Nature Boy Ric Flair by review The Chi Town Rumble which features the first legendary encounter between Ric Flair and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.
Alex and Patrick recap the news of the week heading into Summerslam 2017. This episode was taped during Summerslam 2017 so we interrupt our recording to update a few results. We talk about our favorite Ric Flair moments and then we dive into Summerslam 1996 where Boiler Rooms were brawled upon, Jakes were snaked, and Sids were Sycho. Enjoy!
As we head into Summerslam 2017, Alex and Patrick have some predictions (some of which have already been busted thanks to this week's WWE TV). A few news tidbits to cover before we dive right into the WWE Studios dumpster fire known as The Chaperone starring Triple H.
In this week's Retro Wrestling Podcast we review The epic match between The Undertaker and The Underfaker from Summerslam 1994. Patrick has the news of the week from the first week of August 2017. So hang out with us and enjoy a piece of epic wrestling history.
So what do you get when you put Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Pamela Anderson, Jenny McCarthy, and Lawrence Taylor on a Wrestlemania? You get one of the worst Wrestlemanias of all time. The diesel era brings us a dreary dump known as Wrestlemania XI. Plus, Patrick has some news from the last week of July 2017. Enjoy!
A little unknown show run by WCW in 96 gets reviewed. Nothing much happened...except the ignition of the greatest angle in professional wrestling history. Also: Patrick brings us the news from the week...but whose side is he on?
Alex and Patrick review some news items from the second week of July 2017. Then, we look back at perhaps the most infamous segment in Raw history: the night Triple H made love to a mannequin named Katie Vick. A lovely episode to share with the family. Enjoy!
In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast: guest reviewer Brinton Hester compares WCW to a Smash Mouth CD, Alex calls 1-800-COLLECT, and nobody can find Kid Romeo, Jeff Jarrett's foam guitar, or an AOL 6.0 t-shirt. Enjoy!
In this episode of RWP we discuss the stupidity of the womens MITB match. We discuss the stupidity of WCW's booking, We also discuss the stupidity of the character of Sid Vicious. Enjoy!
Alex and Patrick take a look at one of the best pay-per-view offerings from 1997. The Hart Foundation are treated like gods in their return to Calgary. Enjoy!
It's Episode 37 of Retro Wrestling Podcast reviewing the go-home show to Wrestlemania 13 where Bret Hart says some naughty words. Also, Shawn Michaels books himself on the ppv. Plus, mini-Vader and mini-Mankind! Enjoy!
Episode 36 of RWP takes a look at King of The Ring. Alex issues an apology to other announcers following 3 hours of Art Donovan. Patrick brings us the news of the week including a challenge of Beast vs. Beast. Plus, we (and the WWE) can't figure out how to fix Raw. Enjoy!
