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From Starrcade '83 to March 26, 2001, Tony Schiavone was the voice of professional wrestling below the Mason-Dixon Line. Though the Monday Night Wars may be over you can still relive the memories of Jim Crockett Promotions and World Championship Wrestling. Hear for yourself why What Happened When with Tony Schiavone is a hilarious trip down professional wrestling's memory lane. Join Tony and Conrad every Wednesday morning at 6am ET
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Relive your favourite pro wrestling events with us as we rewatch and break them down by categories. Who had the match of the night at Wrestlemania 14? What was ahead of its time at Badd Blood: In Your House? "Who thought that was a good idea" at Halloween Havoc 1995? All those questions and more will be answered when you step into Pods Unknown.
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The House Show

Matty, Kevin, & The Educator on The Retro Network

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Hosted by Kevin "The Masked Library" Decent, “Sweet” Matty Treats and “the Educator of Excellence”, The House Show retro wrestling podcast began by revisiting WWF In Your House pay per views over the course of the worldwide Coronavirus quarantine. This trios team has been watching wrestling all their lives and debating the outcomes since high school. Invite them each week in your house for a new podcast!
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Japan This Week

Japan Today

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A weekly roundup of the week's biggest — and smallest — national news, crime, politics and entertainment stories from Japan Today with a dash of opinionated commentary and a sprinkling of readers' comments. Ready for you every Friday evening (JST).
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WCWTF Podcast

IdiotsWithMics

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Join Tyrell “The Man of 1004 Names” Dangerous, K.G.B Killa Greg and Megastar Mark as they go through the years reviewing and critiquing the rise and demise of one of the most influential wrestling promotions in history, World Championship Wrestling!
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Must See Matches

Must See Matches

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Mark Buckeldee, Kieran Lefort and their guests use data gathered from surveying fans on Twitter to discuss the matches every wrestling fan needs to see. The essentials of pro-wrestling, as nominated by you. @MustSeeMatches
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Nitro Listen

Nitro Listen

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Are you looking for a new Wrestling Podcast to listen to every Monday! Well come over to Nitro Listen, where we go back, Re-Watch and review WCW Monday Nitro from its very Inception! Twitter @NitroListen
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Harry and Shane's Wrestling Podcast

Harry Henderson and Shane Patterson

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A positive and introspective spin on professional wrestling from around the world each and every episode. Where we will take two shows/cards/events and pit them against one another to find out who is the champion of each weeks podcast.
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A Podcast that explores the weirdest and most infamous gimmicks and storylines in professional wrestling history. In the wild world of professional wrestling, there are many stories yet to be told. For every Hogan vs Andre, there is a Fingerpoke of Doom. For every Mr. Perfect, there is a Red Rooster. For every, "That's gotta be Kane!" There is a Shockmaster. We will explore these stories and more weekly on WHO BOOKED THIS?
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The Wrestle Reel

Gregory Jackman

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Watch along with Greg (the level-headed one) and Nick (the guy that smarks love to hate) as we relive some of the best (but mostly, worst) content from the annals of wrestling history! Episodes will feature a wide variety of vintage wrestling from the most popular companies (mostly using content from the WWE Network), which you can watch along with us while we offer our own comedic, and, often times, controversial, insights and opinions into the wacky world of pro wrestling.
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Wrestling Unwrapped

Patrick Ketza & Harry Broadhurst

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Join Harry Broadhurst and Patrick Ketza as they run down the best and worst in Pro Wrestling DVDs. From WWE to CHIKARA to SHIMMER to AIW, there's nothing they won't cover. And be sure to check out Cash and Trash every week. What will they find to be the hidden gem of the DVD? and what will be the rough hiding the diamond? Find out every Sunday night on Wrestling Unwrapped.
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Fuego Del Sol’s wrestling podcast! There is no ranting, criticizing, or crazy fantasy bookings, wrestling is supposed to be fun and a distraction from the negativity. So here you only get the positives, the fun, the things we like, all the good stuff! Everything we enjoy this week in Pro Wrestling! Support the podcast by joining our patreon to get exclusive episodes and breakdowns!
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Squared Circle Rewind Podcast

Squared Circle Rewind Podcast

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Squared Circle Rewind Podcast (SCRP) is a pro-wrestling weekly podcast where the hosts, Jesse, Dave, and Ben review every WWE(F), WCW, and ECW PPV event in chronological order! Every week Dave hosts the “BoddySlam”, on this series Jesse, Dave, Ben will share their “Top 5” for suggested topics, and they will also share their thoughts on breaking news and/or popular wrestling topics. Ben also hosts “BENeficial Facts”, a series that covers facts about the PPV they’re reviewing, as well as the “ ...
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Run The Ropes

Run The Ropes

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The Run The Ropes Podcast is a weekly show made by two wrestling fanatics named El BJ and The Birdman. Join us as we talk about big news events, what if's watchalongs, and every way we fly off the rails in discussion! A representation of Run The Ropes, a group for everyone who loves all things professional wrestling. For The Fans, By The Fans.
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A unique new wrestling podcast, where we review Pro Wrestling;s worst gimmicks, storylines and ppv's and take on the challenge to rebook it better. Nothing is off limits, if it failed, flopped or was critically panned, we will be ready to take on the challenge to make wrestling gold from wrestlecrap.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/better-call-creative-wrestling-podcast--3014789/support.
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Explore the captivating world of Australian cinema with our podcast, where we delve into cult classics and mainstream hits from the 1970s to today. Discover iconic Australian films' stories, artistry, and impact through our insights and fun discussions. Whether you’re a fan of groundbreaking genre-defining movies or beloved blockbusters, our episodes offer a deep dive into the films that have shaped Australian culture and captivated global audiences. Join us to uncover the creativity behind ...
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It’s spooky season in July as Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink rewind all the way back to WCW Halloween Havoc 1996—a Slim Jim-sponsored fever dream live from Las Vegas. From Dean Malenko vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. to Ric Flair in peak coked-out promo mode, we break down all the mid-card chaos and main event madness you’d expect from late-’90s WCW. We also …
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Ep 327 – Halloween Havoc 1998“The Night When Good Battles Evil” Nothing could go wrong with a Wrestlemania 6 rematch right?0:27 - Welcome19:14 - Halloween Havoc Opening21:56 - Raven vs Chris Jericho for the WCW Television Championship27:49 - Wrath vs Meng32:07 - Disco Inferno vs Juventud Guerrera to be the #1 Contender for the WCW Cruiserweight Cha…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad celebrate the legacy of "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan with a look back at one of his most icon matches. Tony shares his thoughts and stories about watching the match while working for Jim Crockett Promotions and what this match caused the company to do. Watch WrestleMania 3, Hogan versus Andre with…
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Ep 330 – World War 3 1998 “60 Men. 3 Rings. 1 Survivor.”Who comes up with these ideas?1:03 - Welcome17:05 - WW3 Opening19:59 - Glacier vs Wrath28:23 - Stevie Ray (w/ Vincent) vs Konnan31:17 - “The Cat” Ernest Miller and Sonny Onoo vs Kaz Hayashi and Perry Saturn36:27 - Billy Kidman vs Juventud Guerrera for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship45:01 - …
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Take a trip back to the Gulf Coast for a sand-filled spectacle at WCW Beach Blast 1992! Bradley and Aaron break down this summer oddity that featured top rope DQs (thanks, Bill Watts), Sting vs. Cactus Jack in a wild brawl, an underrated Ironman match between Rude and Steamboat, and a baffling bikini contest thread hosted by Johnny B. Badd. Along t…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad are taking us back to 1988 for some exciting WWF action from the Maple Leaf Gardens. Terry Taylor does double duty wokring to prove himself in the company. The Million Dollar Man faces off against The WWF champion Macho Man Randy Savage. And The Ultimate Warrior teams up with Demolition to batt…
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Ep 329 – Survivor Series 1998 “Deadly Game”One Night Tournament!!!0:36 - Welcome15:49 - Survivor Series Opening18:22 - Mankind vs a mystery opponent in a 1st round matchup of the WWF Heavyweight Championship Tournament24:29 – “Double J” Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra McMichael) vs Al Snow (w/ Head) in a 1st round matchup for the WWF Heavyweight Championshi…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1983 for some very rare Georgia Championship Wrestling from Atlanta’s Omni. This show features “Rowdy” Roddy Piper vs. “Mad Dog” Buzz Sawyer in a Dog Collar Match. Plus, The Road Warriors battle Mr. Wrestling I & II, Tommy Rich vs. “Wild” Bill Irwin in a Bullwhip on a Pole Match…
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Ep 328 – November to Remember 1998Funk U!!0:32 - Welcome16:56 - NtR Opening20:29 - Roadkill and Dastardly Danny Doring vs the Blue Meanie and Super Nova26:38 - Tracy Smothers (w/ Little Guido, Tommy Rich and Ulf Herman) vs Tommy Rogers (w/ Chris Chetti)32:09 - Mabel and Ulf Herman vs Spike Dudley35:09 - Lance Storm (w/ Tammy Lynn Bytch) vs Jerry Ly…
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In this episode, we look at rising tensions between President Trump and Japan. From the on again-off again-on again 25% auto tariffs and pressure to buy more U.S. rice, oil and weapons, to a national election just weeks away, Japan’s leadership is under pressure on all fronts. Prime Minister Ishiba is struggling to hold on — but is anyone really st…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1985 and Jim Crockett Promotion's very first Great American Bash! Posted on the WCW YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9nqDfXv9GIY?si=X2MjNYIGlFkji3fO We start at 53:13 just before the Road Warriors vs the Russians is about to start STOPBOX - Get firearm security redesigned and s…
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Japan’s newspaper crisis: Losing readers, relevance and the next generation.Circulation is down, trust is fading and younger readers have moved on to digital platforms like LINE and YouTube. What does that mean for journalism in Japan?Read the full article at: https://japantoday.com/category/features/opinions/the-slow-fade-of-japans-once-powerful-d…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back 52 years for the WWWF's very first LIVE show on HBO. The guys are joining the action at 24:43 into the show where we find Gorilla Monsoon facing off against Lou Albano! Other featured matches include WWWF champion Pedro Morales battling George "The Animal" Steele, Chief Jay Strongb…
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Ep 326 – Judgment Day: In Your HouseWill Austin do the right thing?0:27 - Welcome19:07 - IYH Opening20:19 - Al Snow (w/Head) vs Marvelous Marc Mero (w/ Jacqueline)23:21 – The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull, 8-Ball and Paul Ellering) vs Legion of Doom 2000 (Hawk, Animal and Droz)26:21 - Christian (w/ Gangrel) vs Taka Michinoku (w/ Yamaguchi-san) for…
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On this episode of Grapple City Rewind, we head back to the most infamous pay-per-view of the Attitude Era: WWF King of the Ring 1998. It's the night Mick Foley was thrown off (and through) the Hell in a Cell by The Undertaker, cementing his legacy—and risking his life. But it’s more than just carnage. Your hosts Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink unpa…
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Japan’s Big Heat: June’s Deadly Start to SummerIt’s only June, but heatstroke deaths are already being reported across Japan. In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we look at why the extreme heat is hitting so early, who’s most at risk, and what’s being done — or not done — to help people cope.🎙️ Hosted byJeff Richards📍 Produced in Tokyo by Jap…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1995 for some Great American Bash action! The guys discuss all the happenings in WCW back in the 90's. Plus, Tony shares details of his neck surgery and going back to work way too early. BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com and try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use…
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Ep 325 – WWF Monday Night RAW 10/12/1998The one with the cement0:30 - Welcome17:37 - RAW Opening19:10 - The New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg Jesse James/Bad Ass Billy Gunn) vs LOD 2000 (Road Warrior Animal/Droz) (w/ Road Warrior Hawk) for the WWF Tag Team Championships22:50 - Steve Blackman vs Ken Shamrock in a 1st round matchup of the WWF Intercontinent…
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Japan’s imperial family: Too old to modernize?Japan’s imperial family is the world’s oldest monarchy — but is it still relevant in 2025?With just three heirs, no reigning empress allowed and billions of yen in taxpayer support, the future of the institution is far from secure. In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we look at the gender rules, p…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1993 for King Of The Ring and the crowning of Bret Hart as the new king of the WWF! King Of The Ring was also the swan song for Hulk Hogan and his run as the WWF champion and face of the company. Hulkster left the WWF after the event and eventually landed in WCW for his iconic r…
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Ep 324 – WWF Monday Night RAW 10/5/1998The one with Mr McMahon in the hospital0:22 - Welcome14:12 - RAW Opening15:36 – X-Pac (w/Chyna) vs D’Lo Brown (w/Mark Henry) for the WWF European Championship19:21 – The Headbangers (Mosh/Thrasher) vs the Insane Clown Posse (Shaggy 2 Dope/Violent J)22:28 - Vader vs Marvelous Marc Mero (w/ Jacqueline)25:54 - Ed…
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What really goes on inside Japan’s idol industry?In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we explore the strict no-dating and no-sex rules placed on J-pop idols — especially young women and girls. From public punishments and emotional control to the rise of AI-generated performers, we look deeper at the power dynamics, mental health impact and tro…
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In this episode of Grapple City Rewind, Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink crack open a blood-stained time capsule and relive the chaos of ECW One Night Stand 2005. Taped nearly 20 years to the day, this reunion show blends WWE production polish with raw ECW grit—and an absolutely unhinged Hammerstein Ballroom crowd. From Sandman's beer-drenched madnes…
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On this FLASHBACK edition of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad watch Tony's masterful producing of the WWF World Tour 1990 VHS special! Tony and Lord Alfred Hayes calls all the action featuring Superly Jimmy Snuka, The Rockers, Hulk Hogan battling the Macho King and so much more! This is a hilarious look back at one of WHW's wildest episodes. STO…
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Ep 323 – WWF Monday Night RAW 09/28/1998The Zamboni episode!0:18 - Welcome13:55 - RAW Opening16:08 - New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg Jesse James/Bad Ass Billy Gunn) vs Southern Justice (Dennis Knight/Mark Canterbury) (w/”Double J” Jeff Jarrett) for the WWF World Tag Team Championship19:39 – Dan Severn vs Owen Hart in a Submission match22:40 - Vader (w/ …
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Japan’s rice crisis isn’t just about food — it’s about identity, politics and a decades-old system that’s now under pressure.In this extended episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we look at what’s really driving rice prices through the roof. From delayed stockpiles and 700% tariffs to political fallout and consumer frustration, this deep dive explains…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad get HARDCORE with some wild ECW action circa the year 2000! Hardcore Heaven 2000 is on tap and the guys watch and discuss the spectical of madness of ECW. Watch along with the guys on Peacock, ECW Hardcore Heaven 2000 season 6, episode 1 start time 1:04:05 BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com …
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Ep 322 – Breakdown: In Your House 1998Triple Threats are the name of the game0:28 - Welcome16:29 - Breakdown Opening18:07 - Edge vs Owen Hart21:33 - Too Much (“Too Sexy” Brian Christopher and “Too Hot” Scott Taylor) vs Scorpio and Al Snow (w/ Head)27:47 - Marvelous Marc Mero (w/ Jacqueline) vs Droz32:47 - Vader vs Bradshaw in a Falls Count Anywhere…
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Strap in for mayhem in Milwaukee as Bradley and Aaron rewind to WWF In Your House: Over the Edge 1998 — a night of wrecked cars, power plays, and Stone Cold bedlam. But first, they unpack a wild weekend in the current wrestling world, from AEW’s Double or Nothing (with Bradley in the second row) to NXT Battleground and a shocking TNA title shake-up…
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Nissan is planning to cut 20,000 jobs and may shut down factories in Japan. What’s behind the crisis at Japan’s No. 3 automaker — and can a new CEO turn things around?This episode explores the failed merger with Honda, ongoing financial trouble and how U.S. auto tariffs are adding to the pressure.Originally released as a video on the Japan Today Sp…
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On this episode pf WHW, Tony and Conrad are joined by friend of the show Casio Kid to watch an action packed episode of Saturday Night's Main Event featuring some of professional wrestling's greatest performers. Tonight's event takes us back to May 27th 1989 with Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Superfly Jimmy Snuka, Big Bossman, King Hacksaw Jim Duggan a…
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Ep 321 – Ultraclash 1998An old favorite returns to say goodbye0:34 - Welcome17:11 - Ultraclash Opening20:39 - The FBI (Tracy Smothers, Little Guido and Tommy Rich) (w/ Sal E Graziano) vs Tommy Rogers, Chris Chetti and a mystery partner in an Italian Vendetta Six Man Tag Team match26:23 – D-Von Dudley (w/ Joel Gertner, Buh Buh Ray and Sign Guy Dudle…
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We head back to the 80's on a nostalgia trip. See Flair and Steamboat build to one of their classics. On the other side we see some of the seeds of an all time classic as well as the Mega Powers bubble towards explosion. Andre and Jake continue their feud, Ax takes on Smash, maskless jobbers get plenty of offense and somehow the super pose down is …
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Japan’s tourism boom is fueling more than just hotels and souvenir shops. In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we explore the rise in sex work targeting foreign visitors — a shift driven by demand, a weak yen, and disappearing restrictions.Originally released as a video on the Japan Today Spotlight YouTube channel.🎥 Watch the video version: ht…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back 30 years for Slamboree 1995! Tony shares stories of his recovery from a neck injury and actually missing this event. Tony also talks about the hall of fame ceremony that took place during the show and the appearance of a young Cody Rhodes. All that plus, the debut of The Giant! Wat…
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Ep 320 – WWF Monday Night RAW 09/14/1998WWF brought it!0:23 - Welcome18:25 - RAW Opening20:51 - Road Dog Jesses James (w/ Bad Ass Billy Gunn and X-Pac) vs Double J Jeff Jarrett (w/ Southern Justice (Dennis Knight/Mark Cantebury)23:54 - Kane (w/ the Undertaker) vs the Rock29:34 - HHH (w/ Chyna and X-Pac) vs Owen Hart (w/ Mark Henry) for the WWF Inte…
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End of the Yakuza? Inside Japan’s Vanishing UnderworldThe yakuza once ruled Japan’s streets — now their numbers are at a record low. But what’s replacing them might be harder to see… and harder to stop.In this episode of Japan Today Spotlight, we look at the fall of Japan’s traditional crime syndicates, the rise of encrypted “tokuryu” groups and th…
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Grapple City Rewind hits double digits with a trip across the pond to WWF No Mercy (UK) 1999. Bradley and Aaron unpack this Attitude Era oddball where Austin, Taker, and Triple H battle in front of 4,000 airhorn-blowing Brits. Was it a hidden gem or just a glorified house show? Spoiler: lots ref bumps and overbooked chaos. Plus, the crew pays tribu…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad honor the legacy of the late hardcore legend, Sabu. The guys will be watching a series of Sabu's matches throught his career and discuss the impact he's had not only on his competitors but the whole wrestling world. Watch along with Tony and Conrad with this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.co…
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🎙️ Japan Today Spotlight: Is Japan’s media stuck in the past?Legacy broadcasters like NHK, Fuji TV and TBS once defined Japan’s national conversation. But in the digital age, they’re struggling to adapt — weighed down by rigid hierarchies, aging audiences and slow innovation.This episode explores why Japan’s biggest media outlets are falling behind…
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Ep 319 - Fall Brawl 1998 “No Retreat. No Surrender. One Rule: Take No Prisoners”How to mess up WarGames in less than 3 hours0:35 - Welcome15:59 - Fall Brawl Opening19:13 - The Dancing Fools (Disco Inferno/Alex Wright) vs the British Bulldog and Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart24:07 - Chris Jericho vs “Bill Goldberg” for the WCW World Television Championshi…
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Think you’ve seen every ‘90s slasher? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Fulton from the Champagne Comedy Podcast to revisit Cut (2000), Australia’s cult meta-horror that blends Hollywood stars, local flavour, and a killer with oversized garden shears. We unpack the film’s highs and lows—from Kylie Minogue’s bloody cameo to the cursed…
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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to 1985 for the very first Saturday Night's Main Event! Tony shares some great stories of what he was up too in '85 and if this episode was even on his radar back then. The guys also discuss Tony's return to TBS this past Saturday and other news and notes in professional wrestling.…
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Ep 318 - Summerslam 1998 “Highway to Hell”A variety of opinions on this one0:21 - Welcome14:50 - SummerSlam Opening16:33 - Val Venis vs D’Lo Brown for the WWF European Championship24:56 - The Oddities (Kurrgan, Golga and Giant Silva) (w/ Luna and the Insane Clown Posse (Shaggy 2 Dope/Violent J)) vs Kaientai (Taka Michinoku, Sho Funaki, Men’s Teioh …
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