Best Dusty Rhodes Podcasts (2025)

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From $25K Lunches to Nail Spots: The Changing Face of Pro Wrestling 31:03

2h ago31:03

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WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long and host Mac Davis dive into the jaw-dropping economics of modern wrestling fandom, where WrestleMania week experiences now include $8,500 Hall of Fame packages and $25,000 lunches with John Cena. Though staggering, Teddy acknowledges "there's going to be somebody who's going to pay this," reflecting wrestling's transfo…

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EP.3 KRISTAL MARSHALL 1:11:09

3h ago1:11:09

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Kristal Marshall is an actor, a fitness model,a sports entertainer, and a mother, who entered the world of Professional Wrestling via the 2005 WWE Diva Search. On this episode of LiMPiN AiNT EASY, the former WWE Diva and SMACKDOWN backstage correspondent is an open book, as she and host, Timmy Baltimore, discuss everything, from Kristal saying “No …

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Episode 427: The Best There Is... WWF 03.16.97 2:00:55

9h ago2:00:55

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad watch some exciting action from March 16th 1997! This is a rare WWF old school find from Madison Square Garden featuring in ring action from a young Triple H, Mankind, a developing Nation Of Domination, The Undertaker and The Rock! Plus, a Bret Hart promo building up to WrestleMania 13! All tho…

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Episode 463: The Incredible Forgotten HBK Angle 1:55:38

2d ago1:55:38

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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad discuss his friend and time working with the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. The guys discuss the legendary career of the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and John's angle with HBK in 2009. John will share stories of his time working with Shawn during the Attitude Era and so much more. TRUE C…

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This Book Kills by Ravena Guron (Mystery) 3:35

6h ago3:35

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Send us a text This Book Kills by Ravena Guron Jess is going to school at a posh English boarding school, with super rich kids. She is not one of them though and has never felt like she belongs. Luckily, her friend Clem took her under her wing right at the beginning when Jess first arrived, so at least she has one friend. But when Clem's boyfriend …

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Catching Up, Not Dipping in the Mustard: A Chat with Teddy Long 31:44

3h ago31:44

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Teddy Long invites us into the unfiltered world of professional wrestling, bringing decades of ringside experience to a conversation that spans from Hall of Fame revelations to backstage brawls that never made it to television. The wrestling legend shares his genuine excitement about Lex Luger's upcoming WWE Hall of Fame induction, offering a refre…

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Matt Cardona - WWE, AEW & The Death of Zack Ryder 57:46

7d ago57:46

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Matt Cardona will go down in history as one of the most influential talents in professional wrestling’s post-internet and social media era. Whether Matt was known as Brett Major of the Major Brothers, one of EDGE’s Edgeheads, “The Broski” or “The Long Island Iced-Z” Zack Ryder, The Deathmatch King, The Indy God; he proved himself a master in the ar…

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Netflix Wrestler's HollyHood Haley J 1:54:33

7d ago1:54:33

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“Hollyhood” Haley J is professional wrestling’s most controversial female athlete and the star of “Wrestlers” on Netflix. Brash and outspoken, Haley J keeps it real. But does she keep it too real for the world of wrestling? The “Boujhettoest Baddie” joins host Timmy Baltimore on LiMPiN AiNT EASY to discuss how her shady past paved the way for a bri…

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Episode 426: Blood Feud 2:03:26

34m ago2:03:26

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad a look at an angle that defined Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling in the 1970's and was one of the biggest, if not the biggest part of Tony's fandom growing up in Virginia. Blackjack Mulligan vs Ric Flair featured two of the biggest heels in Jim Crockett Promotions finally splitting into a bl…

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Bob Armstrong in the WON HOF, Tokyo Dome, MSG, More! 46:15

18h ago46:15

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On today's show, our Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame candidate discussion moves to 'Bullet' Bob Armstrong. Bob Armstrong (and family) was among my favorites growing up. Bob Armstrong was the hometown hero of my regional wrestling promotion Southeastern Championship Wrestling and later as The Bullet in Continental. Does he belong in the W…

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Episode 462: Gerald Brisco 1:41:44

9d ago1:41:44

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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad take a look at the legendary career of WWE Hall Of Famer, Gerald Brisco. Gerald and John have been friends for decades and have had adventures so wild they have to be real. John shares all of them on his edition of Something To Wrestle with John Layfield. MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next or…

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Song of a Blackbird by Maria Van Lieshout (Graphic Novel - Historical) 3:10

2d ago3:10

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Send us a text Song of a Blackbird by Maria Van Lieshout Annick knows her grandmother, her Oma, is very sick, and she's hoping that Oma's siblings will be a bone marrow match for her. But when the test results show something surprising, it leads Annick back to a dark time in her Oma's life. A time when the Nazis controlled her country of the Nether…

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Col. James H. McLaughlin the Undisputed Champion - 1000 Hours 56:20

12d ago56:20

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Hour 67 of the 1000 Hours Podcast takes a look back at the very first 'undisputed' champion in pro wrestling. As I continue a study through my latest book: DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus: The Bible of the Pioneer Era of Wrestling, we have just studied the 1870 Detroit International tournament which set up the recognized rules of…

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Wrestling's Inside Scoop with Teddy Long 28:00

5d ago28:00

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Teddy Long takes off the filter and delivers unfiltered wrestling insights in this candid conversation about the changing landscape of professional wrestling. The WWE Hall of Famer weighs in on recent controversies including Pat McAfee receiving death threats after standing up for the American national anthem at WWE Elimination Chamber in Canada. T…

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EP.92 ~ But whose side is John on? 1:28:08

12d ago1:28:08

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John Cena turned heel and the description writer does not want to work any more.By Logan Hurston, Noah Phillips, Cooper Prater, Jack Dudley

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Episode 425: Georgia Rasslin - The Omni 02.26.84 2:06:34

7d ago2:06:34

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to Atlanta 1984 for an action packed Georgia Championship Wrestling event featuring the NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair facing off against Brad Armstrong! The event from the Omni in Atlanta on Feb. 26, 1984, also features wrestling legends like The Road Warriors, Stan Hans…

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Steamboat and Youngblood, Tokyo Dome, More! 57:34

8d ago57:34

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On this week's show, I discuss the life and mysterious death of Jay Youngblood and whether he and Ricky Steamboat as a tag team should be in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. Also, the entire Mid-Atlantic area and the incredible tag team scene of that time. Then I take a look at a 1994 Tokyo Dome featuring Hulk Hogan and a Brutus Beef…

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Episode 461: Ask JBL Anything 1:56:53

17d ago1:56:53

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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad hand over the reigns of the show to you the listener with another edition of #Ask JBL Anything! John answers multiple questions including what's the most important thing in wrestler's court, the impact of the MIZ on the WWE Universe, who put John on their shit list and so much more. MANDO - C…

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The Peach Rebellion by Wendelin Van Draanen (Historical Fiction) 4:20

9d ago4:20

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Send us a text The Peach Rebellion by Wendelin Van Draanen Ginny Rose and Peggy were great friends as young girls, but then Ginny Roses' family moved away. So, years later when Ginny Rose appears, Peggy is ready to leap right back into their friendship. But now they are older, and things that didn't matter when they were little suddenly seem import…

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EP. 91 ~ Dr. Death and Taking Souls 1:19:34

10d ago1:19:34

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The OGs are hosting today as Logan and Noah take over this week's WWEGL! The boys talk NXTNA, Ricky Saints debut match and new music, The Rock returning to Smackdown, AEW's road to Revolution, last minute thoughts before Elimination Chamber, and Noah quizzes Logan on his Midsouth Wrestling knowledge. All this and more on the newest episode of WWEGL…

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WWE TEDDY LONG speaks on Vince McMahon and rumors of a new promotion! 25:33

13d ago25:33

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Get ready to dive into the captivating world of professional wrestling with WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long as he opens up about the latest buzz surrounding Vince McMahon and the potential for a new wrestling promotion. Send us a textBy Mac Davis and WWE Hall of FamerTeddy Long

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Episode 424: SuperBrawl V 2:04:28

14d ago2:04:28

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to SuperBrawl V for a mega main event featuring Hulk Hogan facing Vader for the WCW World Title. The Nasty Boys, Sting, Harlem Heat, Avalanche, and Randy Savage are all in action on this star studded event. Watch along on Peacock, SuperBrawl V season 5 start time 58:21 MAGIC SPOON …

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Midnight Express, Look at Young Deaths in Wrestling 50:26

16d ago50:26

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This week, I will again be going through a booklet of old DragonKing Newsletters I recently found again. I continue with a look back at the early days of the Midnight Express and look back at the era when it was a trio of Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, and Norvel Austin. There are also multiple articles we will look back at cover the epidemic of young…

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Episode 460: JBL In The GWF 2:14:04

23d ago2:14:04

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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad discuss all things Global Federation Wrestling and John's time with the company. John shares stories behind some of his matches in the territories, working alongside several future hall of famers, and some wild road stories you won't hear anywhere else. TRUE CLASSIC - Start looking great with…

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The Judgement of Yoyo Gold by Isaac Blum (Contemporary) 3:01

16d ago3:01

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Send us a text The Judgement of Yoyo Gold by Isaac Blum Yoyo feels lost for the first time in her life. Up until now, she has known exactly who she is - the sister who keeps the house running and a daughter to the Rabbi in her community. Which can come with a lot of pressure, but she has always been able to handle it. She has never questioned why s…

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The Most Monumental Moment of the Pioneer Era - 1000 Hours 54:25

23d ago54:25

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1000 Hours podcast discusses the pioneer (pre-1900) era of professional wrestling which I wrote about in my latest book the DragonKingKarl Pioneer Era of Wrestling Omnibus. On today's podcast we cover the most monumental moment of the pioneer era of wrestling - the 1870 Detroit International Tournament. This tournament set many of the rules for pro…

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EP. 90 ~ The System, Saints, and Shield 2.0 1:13:01

17d ago1:13:01

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Welcome back to a brand new episode of WWEGL! Logan, Jack and special returning guest Cooper Prater talk NXT Vengeance Day, TNA invasion of NXt, Ricky Saints/Starks, AEW Grand Slam Australia, WWE Raw, Smackdown, and predict Elimination Chamber 2025!By Logan Hurston, Noah Phillips, Cooper Prater, Jack Dudley

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EP. 89 ~ The G in YEET Stands for Goto 1:52:45

20d ago1:52:45

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We talk NJPW The New Beginning 2025, Royal Rumble 2025, DPW, AEW, and more. YEET! Recorded on 2/12/25By Logan Hurston, Noah Phillips, Cooper Prater, Jack Dudley

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EP. 88 ~ Cooper Prater Last Love 2:18:22

20d ago2:18:22

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It's Cooper's last episode as a WWEGL host. We talk about his trip to Japan, Wrestle Kingdom/Dynasty, Royal Rumble Predictions, Jey Uso, AEW Worlds End and more. Please listen, we need to pay for Cooper's WWEGL Viking sendoff. We are so in the red. Originally recorded on 1/29/25By Logan Hurston, Noah Phillips, Cooper Prater, Jack Dudley

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Cena vs. The Rock Showdown? WrestleMania Buzz, Wrestling Legends, & ASK TEDDY! 30:45

1M ago30:45

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Could the legendary John Cena face off against The Rock once more, and what impact would that have on the wrestling world? This episode is packed with excitement as we explore these tantalizing possibilities. We kick off by celebrating our growing community of passionate wrestling fans and sharing our successful efforts to connect through live inte…

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Episode 423: ECW Heatwave REMIX 2:59:54

21d ago2:59:54

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of ECW's wildest PPV events, Heatwave 2000. Lot of crazy stuff in this one, kids. Complete with a disturbance from members of Xtreme Pro Wrestling, the event from the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, had very memorable moments. From the Jerry Lynn-S…

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Midnight Express History, Joe Stecher, More! 57:26

22d ago57:26

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And now for something different... I have recently found a booklet in my possession I had forgotten about. After closing down the original DragonKing Press Newsletter, I briefly (for 10 issues) launched a volume two. I have now made the DragonKing Newsletter Vol. 2 available as a Kindle book and we will spend a few weeks going through it. Today, we…

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Episode 459: The Mafia, Ribs and Gimmick Infringement 1:37:56

1M ago1:37:56

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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad take us on a journey through John's early years traveling the globe wrestling in Japan, Mexico and Germany. John shares stories that will blow your mind involving the Japanese mafia, Super Porky, Vampiro, sumo wrestlers and so much more. MAGIC SPOON - Get $5 off your next order at Ma…

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Signed Sealed Dead by Cynthia Murphy (Mystery) 3:38

23d ago3:38

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Send us a text Signed Sealed Dead by Cynthia Murphy Paige and her parents have just moved into her dad's old hometown of Shorehaven. But everything is new for her and her mum, because Paige was born in England and so was her mum. The new house they move into though, has a past. A past that involves a dead girl, and Paige finds something that might …

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Celebrating Teddy Long's Legacy: SICW Fan Fest Highlights, WrestleMania Buzz, and Wrestling Nostalgia! 27:09

1M ago27:09

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What happens when you gather WWE legend Teddy Long and acclaimed promoter Herb Simmons for a podcast episode? A whirlwind of laughter, nostalgia, and exclusive reveals! We catch up with Teddy and his loyal sidekick, Mr. Rufus, before diving into the exciting announcement of SICW Fan Fest 3, where Teddy is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award…

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Episode 422: Ryzing Star 1:39:24

28d ago1:39:24

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Join Tony and Conrad as they take a stroll down memory lane all the way back to Saturday night February 12th 1994 for an exciting episode of WCW Saturday Night! WCW World Champion Rick Rude defends his title against Johnny B. Badd, TV Champion Lord Steven Regal defends his title against newcomer, The Patriot, and "Terror Risin' " aka Triple H makes…

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1985 Begins! - Long Form History of Wrestling 57:43

29d ago57:43

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I begin my methodical look back at pro wrestling in 1985 with January 1985 from my book DragonKingKarl's 1984-1985 Pro Wrestling Omnibus book. Hulk Hogan is the WWF champion and had been for a year, he is also a huge star in Japan. Ric Flair is the NWA World champion and looking forward to a big year. Rick Martel is the AWA World champion and is fe…

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Episode 458: Tagging With The Greats 1:38:25

1M ago1:38:25

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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John Layfield and Conrad take a journey through John's storied career as a tag team partner to greats such as Kerry Von Erich, Dick Murdoch, Killer Tim, Black Bart, Bobby Duncum Jr, Terry Funk, Stone Cold and so many more. FACTOR - Eat smart with Factor. Get started at https://www.factormeals.com/wrestle50of…

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Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes (Ghost Story/ Mystery) 3:26

1M ago3:26

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Send us a text Ghost Boys By Jewell Parker Rhodes Jerome has a tough time at school, mostly because of three boys who like to bully him on a daily basis. Still, he tries to put on a brave face for his parents and grandmother. But he has a plan for how to avoid them, most of the time. However, on this particular day, a new boy comes to school, named…

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Ringside Predictions and Road Trip Revelations 26:50

1M ago26:50

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Join me, Mac Davis, alongside WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long, on the inaugural live stream of "Road Trip After Hours" as we explore this new interactive format that promises fans an up-close and personal experience. Teddy shares heartfelt stories about his cherished truck and reflects on his recent wrestling convention adventure in Indianapolis, wher…

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Episode 421: Zbyszko Goes WILD! 1:16:50

1M ago1:16:50

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and guest host Casio watch some exciting professional wrestling from 1980! The guys sit back and enjoy in ring action from Pat Patterson, Hulk Hogan, Larry Zbysko, Bruno Sammartino and so many more. Tony shares stories of watching these incredible angles unfold and how intense they were for that time in p…

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Bull Curry in the WON HOF, MSG, Tokyo Dome, more! 50:45

1M ago50:45

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On this week's classic wrestling show I look at the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame case for Wild Bull Curry, a name in pro wrestling before I was a fan, let's look back at his career. Also on this show, we return to Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY following the Jack Pfefer scandal, then we go to the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo Japan …

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Episode 457: The Great Comeback - The Story Behind Royal Rumble 2002 1:51:27

1M ago1:51:27

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On this REMIX episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad go back 20 years to revisit Royal Rumble 2002, which took on January 20, 2002 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA! In it, we'd see Triple H win the Royal Rumble after his quad injury 7 months earlier, Chris Jericho defend his Undisputed Championship against The Rock, Ric Flair vs. Mr. …

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Offline by Donna Cooner (Contemporary Fiction) 4:08

1M ago4:08

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Send us a text Offline by Donna Cooner Annie is always on Social Media. She likes to document all aspects of her life. She enjoys getting the likes and the responses. And her boyfriend, Jameson, and she make such a cute couple, why wouldn't she want to document all their moments together?! But then a video comes out showing Jameson wanting to break…

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Episode 420: Clash Of The Champions 30 1:42:39

1M ago1:42:39

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad take us back to all the action and excitement of Clash Of The Champions 30! Tony shares his experiences working the event and his thoughts on the state of WCW in 1995. Plus, the guys bring tons of laughs and shenanigans to the show. Michael PS Hayes Concert: https://youtu.be/3iSvQM18wnY?si=utHk…

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Ole Anderson and the WON HOF, more 49:05

1M ago49:05

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On today's show the main topic of discussion is changes in pro wrestling and society over the past 30 years, how pro wrestling culture ebbed and flowed during that time, and just how great was early 1990s WCW? From a financial standpoint, terrible, but there was also a lot of fun to be found. Then I examine the case for Ole Anderson, as a singles w…

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Episode 456: This Means WAR 1:39:59

2M ago1:39:59

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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, John and Conrad take us back to 1997 and the battle for Monday night. John shares stories of his time in the WWE during that year and how the fight to stay on top made everybody better. John also gives us his thoughts on Austin's neck injury, the Montreal screw job, the arrival of crow Sting and so much more…

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Dust by Dusti Bowling (Fantasy) 2:59

1M ago2:59

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Send us a text Dust by Dusti Bowling Avalyn feels like she is always fighting a battle, a battle with her own lungs. She has asthma. Really bad asthma. So, when she almost died at the age of two, her parents moved her to the town of Clear Canyon City in Arizona. A place where there were virtually no allergens, just the occasional dust storm. But th…

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The Life and Crimes of Uzile Prickett - 1000 Hours 1:05:03

2M ago1:05:03

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I continue to take listeners through my latest book DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus: The Bible of the Pioneer Era of Pro Wrestling and we have reached the 1860s, the era right before the Detroit International Tournament, the event which would effectively kick off pro wrestling in America, sort of. Today, I get to revisit one of m…

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From WWE Referee to Caribbean Wrestling Leader! Justin King's Journey, Dusty Rhodes' Nickname, & Mark Henry's Vision! 26:28

2M ago26:28

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Join us on an unforgettable adventure from the unexpected snowy chaos of the southern states to the vibrant sunshine of the Caribbean! Our special guest, Justin King, takes center stage sharing his incredible journey from WWE referee to the Director of Talent Relations for All Caribbean Wrestling. Discover how the legendary Dusty Rhodes nicknamed h…

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