Joey and Chris are back, and we're talking about modern wrestling! Listen as we each pick our favorite matches of the week from AEW television, including Dynamite on July 16th, and Collision on July 19th. If you like what you hear please let us know with a Facebook or Twitter comment! Our web site on Transistor.fm Transistor Feed Spotify Feed Apple Podcasts Feed Intro Song: "Now is the Time" (alternate version) by Dope from the album American Apathy: Reloaded...
Jul 22, 2025•40 min•Ep. 123
WrestleMania III remains one of the biggest spectacles in all of pro wrestling (and sports entertainment). But beyond the matches that everyone remembers and talks about (specifically, Macho Man versus Ricky Steamboat and Hulk Hogan versus Andre the Giant), is the whole show worth going back to watch? Listen as Joey and Chris break down every single match on Wrestlemania III, which took place on March 29, 1987 in Pontiac, Michigan!
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 122
Taking place in Detroit, Michigan and airing just over two weeks before the legendary Wrestlemania III , this edition of WWF (WWE) Saturday Night's Main Event builds up a few of the upcoming matches well while others are left out. Most of the buildup for the big show is contained within a big battle royal, but that doesn't necessarily mean the show is a bust. "Macho Man" Randy Savage takes on George "The Animal" Steele for the Intercontinental Title and the company of Miss Elizabeth, and tribute...
Nov 14, 2022•31 min•Ep. 121
This edition of Saturday Night's Main Event positions itself as something of a setup for one of the greatest super shows of all time, Wrestlemania III. Unfortunately, even with Hogan versus Orndorff in a steel cage, "Macho Man" Randy Savage battling George "The Animal" Steele, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in a grudge match with Adrian Adonis, and the Junkyard Dog refusing to bow to Harley Race, the show ended up being less than great. Find out why in this quick episode of the Wrestling House Show Super S...
Sep 12, 2022•19 min•Ep. 120
With stars like Jake Roberts, Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, The Hart Foundation, The Killer Bees, and more all in competition on the eighth Saturday Night’s Main Event, the show certainly sounds promising. But did the event deliver a show worth watching all these years later? Find out in the latest Wrestling House Show Super Show retro review as we take a look at the WWF/WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event that aired on November 29, 1986! Our Feed: WHS Feed iTunes: iTunes Feed!! Spotify: Sp...
May 31, 2021•27 min•Ep. 119
Though the show's subtitle (The Skywalkers) is a reference to the infamous scaffold match between The Road Warriors and The Midnight Express, was that the match most worth remembering? Find out by listening to the latest Wrestling House Show Super Show retro review as we talk about every match on NWA's Starrcade 1986 including Ric Flair vs Nikita Koloff for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs The Minnesota Wrecking Crew in a cage for the NWA World Tag Team Champi...
Apr 27, 2021•57 min•Ep. 118
Jake Roberts and Ricky Steamboat fought with animals, the Dream Team challenged the British Bulldogs for the WWF Tag Titles, Kamala squashed Lanny Poffo, Roddy Piper face The Iron Sheik, and Paul Orndorff challenged Hulk Hogan for the WWF Title in a Saturday Night's Main Event that sounds like a lot of fun, but did the actual action live up to the show's potential. Listen and find out in the later WHS Super Show retro review covering the Saturday Night's Main Event that aired on October 4, 1986!...
Jan 10, 2021•30 min•Ep. 117
Originally a house show that was later released as WWF Coliseum home video, The Big Event took place at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, Canada on August 28, 1986. With Junkyard Dog vs Adrian Adonis, Jake Roberts vs Ricky Steamboat, and Hulk Hogan vs Paul Orndorff as just a few of the show's big matches, and a live crowd of over 60,000 people (or 70,000 depending on who's counting), the show definitely had potential. But did it it live up to expectations? Find out in the Wrestling House Show's lat...
Dec 15, 2020•42 min•Ep. 116
In a show not so dissimilar from the previous Great American Bash covered on the previous WHS Super Show, Dusty Rhodes challenges Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship inside a steel cage! Listen as we discuss that and every other match from the July 26th, 1986 Great American Bash event!
Nov 30, 2020•39 min•Ep. 115
In 1986, the Great American Bash wasn't just a show, it was a series of shows in which NWA World Heavyweight Champion had to defend his title at each one. Listen to the latest WHS Super Show retro review to hear all about the July 5th, 1986 Great American Bash from Charlotte, North Carolina, the night Ric Flair descended from the sky in a helicopter to defend his title in a steel cage.
Nov 16, 2020•49 min•Ep. 114
Airing on May 6th, 1986, less than a month after WrestleMania 2, the British Bulldogs defended their newly-won tag titles against Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron Sheik, Adrian Adonis really wanted to wrestle Paul Orndorff, and Hulk Hogan teamed with The Junkyard Dog to take on the Funk brothers. With all of those matches plus Jake "The Snake" Roberts versus Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, this has to be one of the greatest Saturday Night's Main Events of all time, right? Right?! Listen and find out a...
Sep 27, 2020•27 min•Ep. 113
With major titles on the line and major wrestlers from around the world all under one massive dome, the AWA was aiming high with WrestleRock 1986. Listen as Joey and chris break down and rank all the matches on (the WWE Network version of) the show to let you know exactly what to cherry pick from this long and interesting piece of pro wrestling history. Our Feed: WHS Feed iTunes: iTunes Feed!! Spotify: Spotify Feed!! Episode Length: 54:52 Intro & Outro Music: “WrestleRock Rumble” Enjoy the f...
Sep 13, 2020•55 min•Ep. 112
Stardom's biggest tournament of the year, the 5 Star Grand Prix, got off to a great start... but was stalled for weeks by health issues. Catch up on everything that happened in Stardom throughout the month of August 2020 in the latest WHS minisode! Listen to find out what have been the best matches from the two 5 Star GP shows that have happened so far, the reasons why everything got delayed, and a few thoughts about everyone's chances in the tournament! Hana Kimura T-shirt (proceeds go to Hana’...
Sep 03, 2020•18 min•Ep. 111
In a slightly less retro review than what has come before on the Wrestling House Show Super Show, Joey and chris take a look at WWE's Survivor Series Showdown that aired just a few days prior to the 1992 Survivor Series! Did it build up the PPV matches well, and maybe more importantly, was this show any good on its own? Plus, Joey and chris stay after the show is over and talk about all the dark matches and a very special interview added to the version of the show that was uploaded to the WWE Ne...
Aug 30, 2020•56 min•Ep. 110
With three events spread across three cities (including Uniondale, NY, Rosemont, IL, and Los Angeles, CA), WrestleMania 2 was an ambitious event loaded with title matches, special stipulations, and more than a few celebrities. Was the second WrestleMania a logical step forward, giving the WWF fans more of what made the first WrestleMania so fun? Or was the event overstuffed yet light on substance? Find out as Joey and chris take a look at WrestleMania 2 in the latest WHS Super Show retro review!...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 109
The fifth WWE/WWF Saturday Night's Main Event had Hulk Hogan defending the WWF World Heavyweight Title against The Magnificent Muraco, The Dream Team defending the tag titles against the British Bulldogs, and Mr. T in a boxing match against Bob Orton with Roddy Piper in his corner. Find out what we thought about all of those matches and more as we continue our series of retro reviews by taking a look the Saturday Night's Main Event that aired on March 1, 1986, a show that had direct implications...
Aug 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 108
A lot of great wrestling happened when Stardom returned to action after three months away, and it was a great jumping-on point for new fans. Catch up on everything you might have missed in this, the first Stardom Summary from the Wrestling House Show! Get caught up on what happened with every title, hear about the biggest and best rivalries, and find out the top six Stardom matches you need to see from June and July of 2020! Our Feed: WHS Feed iTunes: iTunes Feed!! Spotify: Spotify Feed!! Episod...
Aug 07, 2020•19 min•Ep. 107
Airing on January 4, 1986 (and taking place on December 19, 1985 from the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida), the fourth Saturday Night's Main Event had Terry Funk challenging for Hulk Hogan's WWF Title, "Macho Man" Randy Savage taking on George "The Animal" Steele, and more! Much more! Including a water slide race, some harsh swimming lessons from Randy Savage, and Hulk Hogan's python protein shake! Are all the water park hijinks and wrestling worth watching? Listen to the latest Wrestling House S...
Aug 02, 2020•24 min•Ep. 106
New Japan Pro Wrestling returned from hiatus in June and July with the delayed New Japan Cup tournament. The matches were all good, but in this mini episode of the Wrestling House Show, chris distills good down to great. He are the top seven matches you need to see from the New Japan Cup 2020 (plus a little talk about what it was all leading up to, NJPW Dominion)! Our Feed: WHS Feed iTunes: iTunes Feed!! Spotify: Spotify Feed!! Episode Length: 22:08 Music: EVIL Bullet Club Theme covered by Fusio...
Jul 21, 2020•22 min•Ep. 105
Starrcade '85 was highlighted by Dusty Rhodes challenging Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight title, and Magnum T.A. and Tully Blanchard ripping each other apart in a bloody "I Quit" cage match for the NWA US Heavyweight Title. But with the show taking place in two cities, and with special stipulations being thrown around a bit too freely in its many matches, is the third annual NWA Starrcade worth watching in its entirety? Find out as we discuss every match, letting you know exactly what ne...
Jul 19, 2020•46 min•Ep. 104
With a 16-man tournament, a WWF Title match between Hulk Hogan and Rowdy Roddy Piper, and a free Rolls-Royce for one fan, The Wrestling Classic sounds like a great show, but did WWF/WWE's first PPV truly become a classic? Find out which matches to watch and which to skip on the latest Super Show from the Wrestling House Show !
Jul 04, 2020•52 min•Ep. 103
In 1985, WWF/WWE celebrated Halloween on November 2nd with the third episode of Saturday Night's Main event! Which wrestlers had the best costumes? Which pumpkin-themed games were the most fun? And what even is a "kung fu challenge?" Find out in the latest Super Show from the Wrestling House Show as we do another retro review of some classic pro wrestling! Click below to download the mp3 file of the show or subscribe to our feed so you’ll get every show as they come out! If you like what you hea...
May 12, 2020•22 min•Ep. 102
It's the second-ever live wedding on network TV, and it's on the second-ever Saturday Night's Main Event from the World Wrestling Federation! There are some great personalities on the show, but with a pro wrestling wedding as the main attraction of the night, is it a show worth going back to watch? Find out on the latest Wrestling House Show retro review as we talk about every match and every segment from the Saturday Night's Main Event that aired on October 5, 1985! Download the show: Right cli...
Apr 27, 2020•28 min•Ep. 101
It's an early Mother's Day in the very first episode of Saturday Night's Main event from WWF! Listen as we discuss all the matches and antics in a show that featured Hulk Hogan defending his title against Bob Orton, Wendi Richter getting advice from Cyndi Lauper, Junkyard Dog putting on a show for his mother, and a big six man tag match! Click below to download the mp3 file of the show or subscribe to our feed so you'll get every show as they come out! If you like what you hear please let us kno...
Apr 12, 2020•26 min•Ep. 100
Wrestlemania one took place on March 31, 1985 at Madison Square Garden. It was the beginning of a pro wrestling legacy that is still going strong decades later, but is this first show worth going back to if you've never seen it before? Listen as Joey and chris revisit their retrospective of the very first Wrestlemania on the latest in the series of Super Shows from the Wrestling House Show!
Oct 06, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 99
New Japan Pro Wrestling's 29th G1 Climax has ended, and the latest minisode of the Wrestling House Show has everything you need to know about the final night of the G1 Climax tour!
Aug 18, 2019•20 min•Ep. 98
Round nine of New Japan Pro Wrestling's G1 Climax 29 featured ten great matches and two exciting shows! Listen to the latest minisode of the Wrestling House Show to find out everything you need to know about nights 17 and 18 of the G1 Climax tour!
Aug 17, 2019•37 min•Ep. 97
Round eight of New Japan Pro Wrestling's G1 Climax 29 set up the finals with 10 more block matches during two nights of great action! Listen to the latest minisode of the Wrestling House Show to find out everything you need to know about nights 15 and 16 of the G1 Climax tour!
Aug 11, 2019•32 min•Ep. 96
Round seven of NJPW's G1 Climax 29 featured the rise of the spoilers and two more nights of great action! Listen to the latest minisode of the Wrestling House Show to find out absolutely everything you need to know about all ten block matches from nights 13 and 14 of the tournament!
Aug 10, 2019•31 min•Ep. 95
Wrestlers continue to fall off in A Block while B Block keeps getting tighter in round 6 of New Japan Pro Wrestling's G1 Climax 29! Listen to the latest minisode of the Wrestling House Show to find out absolutely everything you need to know about every G1 Climax tournament match that took place during nights 11 and 12 of the G1 Climax 29 tour!
Aug 06, 2019•31 min•Ep. 94
