Articles by Andrew Soucek

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Jim Cornette Experience w/ Scott Bowden on Memphis wrestling in the ’70s, who Jerry Lawler borrowed part of his act from, where the term “dark match” originated (Ep. 207)

November 22, 2017 Andrew Soucek

The Jim Cornette Experience Episode Release Date: November 16, 2017 Recap By: Mark Adams DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Stories/Moments of interest Animated coverage of various wrestling industry terms Fun interview with Scott Bowden Archive clip of Jerry Lawler Recap 0:00 – Intro: Jim welcomes us to the show and promises us he is cranked up and we’re all going to […]

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QUICK QUOTES: The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega on why they don’t mind not being able to do the Too Sweet hand signal anymore, Omega vs. Chris Jericho at Wrestle Kingdom

November 22, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Chris Van Vliet recently talked to The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega about the cease and desist letter they received from WWE, the upcoming Chris Jericho match, and more. Here are some of the highlights: On the cease and desist letter that WWE sent them: Matt Jackson: “I actually considered making gear with the cease and desist letter all over, […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Jim Cornette Experience w/ John Cosper on “The Black Panther” Jim Mitchell’s trailblazing career, his place in history, a match against Gorgeous George that caused a riot (Ep. 206)

November 20, 2017 Andrew Soucek

The Jim Cornette Experience Episode 206 Release Date: November 9, 2017 DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Stories/Moments of interest Jim’s opinion on the Bruce Prichard/Puff Daddy Another classic Cornette political promo A true wealth of stories and information on pre-television wrestling stars Recap 0.00 – Intro: Jim welcomes us to the show and promises us “tidbits and clarifications,” an update […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: X-Pac 1,2,360 w/ Billy Corgan on buying the NWA brand, who he’d like to see join the promotion, his time in TNA (Ep. 63)

November 19, 2017 Andrew Soucek

X-Pac 1-2-360 Guest:  Billy Corgan Release Date:  November 15th, 2017 Recap by: Sean McGraw DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Recap: Billy Corgan joins X-Pac, Jimbo, Denise Salcedo, Bill Hanstock, and TK Trinidad for this week’s episode. This week’s episode kicks off with intros and a bit of chit-chat before getting right into the news. News:  Jack Swagger is entering Bellator: Swagger […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ Daniel Bryan on if he’ll wrestle again, what kind of schedule he could maintain, State of Wrestling on James Ellsworth, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn (Ep. 160)

November 18, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast – Episode 160 Release Date: November 16, 2017 Guest: Daniel Bryan Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Daniel doesn’t want his daughter all over social media and TV. Daniel believes there is an 85% chance he will wrestle again. Of that 85%, he thinks there is a 20% chance he will wrestle […]

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QUICK QUOTES: Bully Ray on retirement, advice for younger wrestlers, why he “doesn’t care” about the Hall of Fame

November 17, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Bully Ray was recently interviewed by Chris Van Vliet and talked about his retirement from wrestling, the Hall of Fame, and more. Here are some of the highlights: On his retirement speech: “I don’t plan anything. When you plan stuff, it comes across the wrong way. I go to the ring and I say what I feel. I wasn’t even supposed […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: What Happened When on WrestleWar ’92 – why Tony pronounced “The Yeti” so strangely, how Marc Mero got a Little Richard gimmick, could Tony take Buff Bagwell in a shoot fight? (Ep. 41)

November 17, 2017 Andrew Soucek

WHAT HAPPENED WHEN MONDAY WITH TONY SCHIAVONE & CONRAD THOMPSON Episode 41: WrestleWar 1992 Release Date: November 6, 2017 Recap by: Dominic DeAngelo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Newsworthy Items: -The void Flair left when leaving WCW -JR’s tension with WCW -The strong-style shooting of the Steiner Brothers vs. Fujinami & Iizuka -The War Games main eventShow Highlights (7:20) Any […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: X-Pac 1,2,360 w/ Pete Gas on Shane McMahon car surfing, Bob Holly, Bradshaw, and Chris Benoit trying to break him, his two regrets in wrestling (Ep. 62)

November 16, 2017 Andrew Soucek

X-Pac 1-2-360 Guest:  Pete Gas Release Date:  November 8, 2017 Recap by: Sean McGraw DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Newsworthy Items: X-Pac calls B.S. on Gagne’s 10,000 bumps a day claim Shane McMahon once car surfed while driving on a highway Pete Gas and the Mean Street Posse couldn’t be broken by Bob Holly, Bradshaw, or Benoit Vince McMahon’s praise […]

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QUICK QUOTES: Big Vito on his relationship with Vince McMahon, reflections on wearing a dress in the ring

November 14, 2017 Andrew Soucek

ECW, WCW and WWE Superstar Big Vito LoGrasso returned to the Duke Loves Rasslin Podcast to discuss why he has heat with Kenny Bolin, the Manny Fernandez controversy, his relationship with Vince McMahon and more: On heat with Kenny Bolin (17:15): “When you talk about a man’s wife and you make vulgar comments about sexual acts, like he did, you’re […]

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QUICK QUOTES: Cody Rhodes on making more money outside of WWE, the best advice his father gave him, the legality of the Rhodes name

November 14, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Cody Rhodes was recently interviewed by Chris Van Vliet and talked about life out of WWE, advice his father gave him, and more. Here are some of the highlights he sent along: He’s making more money since leaving WWE: “I just had the absolute best luck in the world in terms of meeting The Young Bucks and they might look […]

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E&C'S POD OF AWESOMENESS

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: E&C Pod of Awesomeness w/ Sami Zayn on what makes a great match, what he thinks every wrestler should do, putting El Generico to rest, Edge admits he doesn’t “get” Asuka

November 14, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Edge & Christian’s Pod of Awesomeness Recap Guest: Sami Zayn  Release Date: October 27, 2017 By: Jeff Indelicato DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD “For The Benefit of Those with No Time” (Top Stories) Zayn feels that every wrestler should wrestle in a tag team, and under a mask to broaden their education/experience Sami feels that what makes a great match are […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday w/ Dave Lagana (Part 2) on what will separate the NWA from WWE, their business model and goals, his experience in TNA

November 13, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast – Interview Friday Release Date: November 10, 2017 Guest: Dave Lagana Recap by: Jason “Mr. Wheenus” Darling DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items: Vince McMahon gave his blessings for the Jericho v. Omega match happening in NJPW. Dave wants everything “from the ropes out” in the NWA to be real, he would consider that a […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ Ted DiBiase on his new documentary, finding faith, the wrestler he wishes he could have worked with, State of Wrestling on Survivor Series and Bound For Glory (Ep. 159)

November 11, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast  Release Date: November 9, 2017 Guest: Ted DiBiase Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Ted DiBiase couldn’t believe his documentary was put into a movie theatre. DiBiase wishes he could’ve worked with his son. DiBiase thinks he could have had a good run with Virgil, if he could’ve wrestled. Sam thinks WWE has […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Ross Report w/ Mick Foley and Jeremy Borash – how Mick got over with Vince McMahon, one of the major turning points of his career, the 20th anniversary of his Hell in a Cell match

November 10, 2017 Andrew Soucek

The Ross Report Guests: Mick Foley and Jeremy Borash Release Date: November 1, 2017 Recap By: Dylan Bowker; Recovering Smark DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Stories: -JR foreseeing a possible Jericho/Omega match -Jeremy Borash on Impact’s partnership with AAA creating a lot of fan intrigue for interpromotional crossovers -Mick’s chance meeting with Jack Nicklaus -Mick creating a stand up tour […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast w/ Big Cass and Wade Keller: when Cass will return, what he wants to accomplish, State of Wrestling on Emma in the indy scene, Under Siege, Shane turning? (Ep. 158)

November 7, 2017 Andrew Soucek

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast (Ep. 158)  Release Date: November 2, 2017 Guest: Big Cass and Wade Keller Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items  Big Cass is training with John Cena’s trainer.  Big Cass believes he will return after WrestleMania 34.  Sam and Wade think Emma will do well on the independent scene.  Wade hated […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: E&C Pod of Awesomeness w/ Goldust on the brutal Hollywood Backlot Brawl with Roddy Piper, the wrestler who taught him to be a heel, how he turned his life around, who he wanted to have feuds with

November 7, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Edge & Christian’s Pod of Awesomeness Recap Guest: Goldust  By: Jeff Indelicato Release Date: October 20, 2017 DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD “For The Benefit of Those with No Time” (Top Stories) Hobo Hank makes a surprise return on Tales from the Indies Goldust agrees that he helped set the tone for the Attitude Era The Hollywood Backlot Brawl was filmed […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: X-Pac 1,2,360 on recent WWE releases, the future of Hideo Itami, why some veterans don’t get ring rust, what X-Pac did before Tazz (Ep. 61)

November 7, 2017 Andrew Soucek

X-Pac 1-2-360 Release Date: November 3, 2017 Recap by: Sean McGraw DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Newsworthy Items: X-Pac says the Lio Rush tweet got blown way out of proportion X-Pac wants to see Hideo Itami be more like “KENTA” X-Pac says Jericho probably isn’t concerned with any heat he’ll get from associating with other promotions X-Pac says that Daniel […]

Bruce Prichard Something to Wrestle With

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard on No Mercy 1999: Moolah’s controversial past, Bob Holly wants to be champ, British Bulldog’s lackluster return (Pt. 2) (Ep. 69)

November 5, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard – Episode 69 (Pt. 2)  Recap by: Denny Walker Crum Air Date: 10/13/17 DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Link to Part One of recap Newsworthy Items -Fabulous Moolah has quite the controversial past -Bob Holly wanted the WWF Championship, then wanted to “beat everybody” -Rock didn’t like working with Bulldog -Edge showed up late to […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Prime Time with Sean Mooney with Ted DiBiase on his fondest WWF memories, working with Virgil, his thoughts on WCW, why he turned down a creative team job (Ep. 20)

November 4, 2017 Andrew Soucek

Show Name: Prime Time with Sean Mooney Episode Title: Episode 20: The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase Release Date: 11/01/2017 Guest: Ted DiBiase Recap by: Evan Polisher DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Episode Highlights Ted’s mom and stepdad were both wrestlers. His stepdad would pass away when Ted was just 15. He went on to play football at West Texas State, before leaving school to focus […]

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WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Ross Report w/ Rory Karpf on the Ric Flair 30 For 30 documentary, what it’s like to film a wrestling legend, Ric’s relationship with David Flair, how WWE responded to the film

November 2, 2017 Andrew Soucek

The Ross Report Guest: Rory Karpf Release Date: October 25, 2017 Recap By: Dylan Bowker; Recovering Smark DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top Stories: -JR seeing star heel potential in Jason Jordan at a later point in his development -The complex relationships with Ric and David Flair as well as David’s child -Dusty, Steamboat, and Sting rivalries being featured prominently in […]