Year: 2017

Wade Keller interview with Stan Hansen
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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast: Interview Friday w/ Jim Ross on his new book, how announcing has evolved over the years, working with a blind color commentator

October 15, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday Release Date: October 13, 2017 Guest: Jim Ross Recap by: Jason Darling DIRECT  LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items: JR did not take an advance from the publishers on the book, he wanted a bigger share of the profit on the sales because he believes so much in his book. Quotes from Slobberknocker […]

Colt Cabana's Art of Wrestling

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Colt Cabana’s The Art of Wrestling w/ Frankie The Mobster on the life of an indy wrestler, why he believes he hasn’t made it to WWE, the major compliment Roddy Piper gave him (Ep. 370)

October 14, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Art of Wrestling Episode 370 Guest: Frankie The Mobster Release Date: October 12, 2017 Recap by: Tony Flores Direct Link to Listen/Download Show Highlights/Rundown Frankie explaining the importance of standing out in wrestling Working in an asylum Dealing with mental health and substance abuse His tryout with WWE and their audition process for highly regarded independent wrestlers A story with […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ Eric Bischoff on Bret Hart’s comments about him, if WCW 2.0 would have worked, why TNA was like a hand grenade tossing contest with children (Ep. 155)

October 14, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: October 12, 2017 Guest: Eric Bischoff Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Eric is glad to see a return of WCW themes Eric said he never had any control of TNA   Eric thinks Bret Hart is simply a miserable man Sam thought both Hell in a Cell matches were […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Ross Report w/ Jason Powell – recap and review of Hell in a Cell, why JR doesn’t like Cell or Elimination Chamber matches, the return of War Games

October 14, 2017 Andrew Soucek

The Ross Report with Jason Powell Release Date: October 11, 2017 Recap By: Dylan Bowker; Recovering Smark DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Stories: -Both men quietly pining for a Nakamura/ Styles title match at WrestleMania -Jim believing that Owens and Wyatt could one day make great character babyfaces -Jim’s cautious optimism about Baron Corbin’s US title reign -Jason and Jim’s perception […]

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QUICK QUOTES: Konnan discusses his battle to form LAX

October 13, 2017 Jeff Rush

RealSport posted a lengthy conversation with Konnan this week and discussed the genesis of LAX in 2005 and his fight to make the faction a reality: “That was 1000% a shoot. What had happened was, when Billy Gunn got there, Dusty Rhodes wanted to put Billy Gunn and BG (Brian James) together and break us up. We were like ‘Why […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Ross Report w/ Paul O’Brien on co-writing JR’s book, telling stories of his personal life and struggles, why some wrestlers have a self-imposed glass ceiling

October 13, 2017 Andrew Soucek

The Ross Report with guest Paul O’Brien Release Date: October 4, 2017 Recap By: Dylan Bowker; Recovering Smark DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Stories: -How O’Brien and Ross connected even while being many miles apart -Paul’s cognitive therapy work through the scope of analyzing the mental game of top WWE talent -O’Brien’s interview with Paul Heyman and the realization of […]

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SOCIAL MEDIA: Aron Stevens holds a Q&A on Twitter

October 12, 2017 Jeff Rush

Aron Stevens, the artist formerly known as Damien Sandow, conducted a brief Q&A on Twitter Thursday afternoon. The session was held to promote his new Instagram page. Do you think you’ll be back in WWE one day? AS: Never say never, but no plans right now. Do you have any interesting projects coming up? AS: Yes, actually several. I’ve been […]

Daniel Bryan interview
E&C'S POD OF AWESOMENESS

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: E&C’s Pod of Awesomeness – when Edge was planning on retiring, the scariest spots of their careers, when did the Attitude Era begin and end? (Ep. 28)

October 12, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Edge & Christian’s Pod of Awesomeness Recap With Stories from the Attitude Era & Q&A’s Release Date: October 6, 2017 By: Jeff Indelicato DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD “For The Benefit of Those with No Time” (Top Stories) E&C debate when the Attitude Era officially started, naming such things as the Austin/Hart double turn, debut of Goldust, and the Austin King […]

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SOCIAL MEDIA: Cody holds a Twitter Q&A

October 10, 2017 Jeff Rush

Cody Rhodes held a brief Q&A on Twitter this afternoon, apparently while in-flight. Using the hashtag KissTheRing, Cody chose to answer a select few questions. Here’s what went down: What is the best Batman storyline? Cody: Hush & RIP for me Who’s going to win the MLB (World Series)? Cody: I’ve got that #PinstripePride (in reference to the NY Yankees) […]

Progressive Liberal Daniel Richards
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QUICK QUOTES: The Progressive Liberal explains his character

October 10, 2017 Jeff Rush

Ever since a flyer for Appalachian Mountain Wrestling began circulating on social media this summer, Daniel Richards career has soared to unforeseen heights. The image made its rounds, and garnered tons of humorous responses, because of a wrestler featured in the lower right-hand corner named “the Progressive Liberal.” The gimmick, played by Richards, struck a chord with the general public, […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ Bret Hart on how he believes he changed the industry, offering to be on the creative team, how much longer the Montreal Screwjob match was supposed to last, why he thinks Eric Bischoff killed the wrestling business (Ep. 154)

October 10, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Sam Roberts Wrestling Show Release Date: October 5, 2017 Guest: Bret Hart Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Bret Hart offered to work in creative for WWE Bret claims Vince McMahon was going to run WWE from jail Bret believes Eric Bischoff was the worst and killed the wrestling business Sam thinks Enzo Amore is doing great […]

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QUICK QUOTES: AJ Lee talks about being bipolar and playing a “crazy” character

October 9, 2017 Jeff Rush

As part of Mental Illness Awareness Week, Chicago Magazine published a video and posted it on YouTube. Former wrestler, AJ Mendez (AJ Lee), appeared, along with four other individuals. The video was edited into small clips, with each person discussing their experience dealing with mental illness. Featured here are AJ’s segments from the video. “My name is AJ Mendez, I […]

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QUICK QUOTES: Jim Ross on if he wants to call War Games, memories of Lance Russell, Vince McMahon writing the foreword to his book

October 8, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Jim Ross was a recent guest on the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast and talked about his new book, if he has interesting in calling the return of War Games, and more. Here are the highlights they sent along: The process of recording the audio version of “Slobberknocker: My Life In Wrestling”: “Very challenging, very challenging. If I […]

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QUICK QUOTES: Alexa Bliss on how her friendship with Nia Jax started, an unused idea she had for the Mickie James feud

October 8, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Alexa Bliss was interviewed by Channel Guide Magazine and talked about her friendship with Nia Jax, her feud with Mickie James, and more. Here are the highlights: On how her friendship with Nia Jax started:  “We have the talent help out with the tryouts to make sure everything goes smoothly or if someone who is doing the try out needs […]