After the record breaking Wrestle Mania weekend we dive deep into the high points and low points of the weekend of wrestling.  We discuss the Busted Open Party at the 2300 Arena, the storytelling this weekend, and finishing stories as well as starting new ones.  

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It’s time to get serious this week as we welcome seven time TNA Tag Champ “Wildcat” Chris Harris to the show.  As half of “Americans Most Wanted” with James Storm, Chris found himself in a deep tag team division in TNA in the early 2000s.  He also found himself working as a babyface early in his run with AMW and then becoming a heel team.  Lastly, Chris talks about his run with WWE in 2008 and what really went wrong with it.  

In addition to all of this Brian and Jimmy also discuss the recent CM Punk interview; as well as what they expect from Wrestle Mania this coming weekend.  

All this and more on this weeks episode of Refin It Up 

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Doug Basham grew up a huge wrestling fan and now he is training the next crop of great wrestlers at Ohio Valley Wrestling.  However, before that to happen Doug began his wrestling training with “Nightmare” Danny Davis (his uncle) and then starting his career at OVW, the then developmental territory for WWE. He made his WWE debut on Smackdown as part of the tag team the “Basham Brothers.”  Doug talks about the importance of aligning with JBL as part of his cabinet and the lessons he heard from him.  Lastly, Doug talks about how Al Snow pulled him back into wrestling and becoming a part of OVW behind the scenes.  All this and so much more this week on Refin It Up!!! Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to http://HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life!  One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE Go to HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life!  One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE

We are at the end of the month, you know what that means?  RJ and Justin welcome in the third man in the booth, Pondwater Dave.  We all rant about this VERY interesting pay per view.  Bash at the Beach 2000 is the culmination event for WCW as they are a year away from going out of business. As we watch this event we know why they are on their way out.  Dave, Justin, and RJ rant thoroughly about this ever but also talk highly about a few high points of this show. This and the final additions to our Wrestling with Music rankings on this episode.   Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant  Social Media  Justin @JD2040 Dave @pondwaterdave

The Briscoe Brothers have been in the news as of late for their great match against FTR in Ring of Honor.  Mark and Jay Briscoe have been one of the best tag teams in professional wrestling since their debut in 2001.  Even with their individual singles runs they have always came back together to put on some of he best tag team matches ever. This week Brian remembers their match against Rhino and Heath in IMPACT from April 28, 2022. Refin It Up Website castpie.com/refinitup Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/ IG: @babyhebner AJ McKay Website ajmckaycreative.com JD Hoop Social Media Twitter/IG: @JDHoop702

The writing seems to be on the wall for WCW this week as Justin and RJ rant about Bash at the Beach 1999.  On paper the card would appear to be legitimately a good event but as someone once said "the bell had to ring." The highlight of this pay per view would be the match for the WCW Tag Team Championships, pitting "The New Jersey Triad" against Dean Malenko and Chris Benoit.  The rest of the event was very forgettible as RJ and Justin go off on the booking of the rest of the event.  All this and we also add four more themes to our Wresting with Music rankings with a surprise fifth. Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant      

Bully Ray has one of the greatest wrestling minds of all time.  This week on the show we find out just how good of a story teller Bully is inside and outside the ring.  Brian remembers the first time he met Bully and D'Von when they came to the WWE from ECW; as well some great stories about working with some of the best wrestlers in the world.  From the states to overseas and all points in between Bully has been all over the world and has won numerous championships.  Find out what stories Brian and Bully have on this weeks episode. Refin It Up Website castpie.com/refinitup Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/Instagram @babyhebner AJ McKay Website (Introduction) ajmckaycreative.com JD Hoop Social (Artwork) Twitter and Instagram @JDHoop702

Compared to last weeks episode on the 1997 Bash at the Beach this show is a step back in some regards to the matches and on the large roster at this time in WCW.  Justin and RJ rant about a few of the highlights of this show but also have some not so good things to say about a few of the matches and segments on this pay per view.  We also add four more themes to our list getting it up to 91 themes.   Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant

It was another interesting week in professional wrestling as Brian shares his thoughts on the news on the Vince McMahon scandal and much more; as we dedicate this episode to Christopher Daniels.  Brian and RJ welcome the "Fallen Angel" himself to the show to talk about his great career in TNA and more as well as his great feud with AJ Styles.  Daniels also talks about the formation of the tag team with Frankie Kazarian "Bad Influence" as well as the formation of SCU.  Finally, we chat about his current role in AEW and what we can expect from them. Refin it Up Website castpie.com/refinitup Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner AJ McKay ajmckaycreative.com JD Hoop Twitter and IG @jdhoop702

It may be hot outside where you are but this PPV was anything but hot.  Justin and RJ rant a lot about this WCW event from the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.  The main event match between Lex Luger and the Giant taking on Hollywood Hogan and Dennis Rodman was something that was putting fans in the stands or so they were hoping.  The highlights of the show were the first few matches on the card; find out what Justin and RJ had to say about them and so much more!!!! Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant 

Brian and RJ talk about the week that was in professional wrestling in count one; but the main event of the show is Gail Kim. RJ and Brian break down her great wrestling career from WWE to TNA/IMPACT. Gail touches on some of the trying times in the business after being released from WWE and the great times she had in TNA. Gail Kim revolutionized women’s wrestling and you can hear the passion she has for it on this great episode. Gail Kim Social Media @gailkimitsme Refin it Up Website castpie.com/refinitup Twitter and Instagram @refinitup @babyhebner AJ McKay Website ajmckaycreative.com JD Hoop Social Media @JDHoop702

We are in the dog days of summer and what a better way to overcome them then by listening to this weeks episode on Bash at the Beach 1996.  This pay per view is remembered as the event where the third man was revealed during the main event. However, the rest of the show leading up to it was great as well. With Justin still out on assignment Pondwater Dave steps in with RJ to rant about this great event and so much more.   Ringside Rant Website castpie.com/ringsiderant  Pondwater Dave Social Media  Twitter @pondwaterdave

He is a wrestling god and this week we pay homage to John Bradshaw Layfield. From his college football days to Japan and up to his WWE run JBL can say he has done it all in the wrestling business.  He is best known for being three time WWE Tag Team Champion with Faaroq aka Ron Simmons, but what we will be focusing on today is his feud with Eddie Guerrero in 2004.  More specifically we are going to be talking about his match with Eddie from Judgement Day 2004.  Brian has plenty of stories from that match as well as some great drinking stories as well. Refin It Up Website castpie.com/refinitup Brian Social Media Twitter/IG: @babyhebner AJ McKay Website ajmckaycreative.com

The Guru of Fantasy Football, Dave Richard joins the show this week to talk all things fantasy football and some wrestling.  As Senior Fantasy writer for CBS Sports Dave started in the infancy of fantasy football and built his following to what it is today. As fantasy football became more popular so did the analysis for it, and that is when Dave started working full time on fantasy football and began Fantasy Football Today for CBS Sports on YouTube and on all podcast platforms.  Dave also speaks about what got him into wrestling and what similarities wrestling has with fantasy football.  Lastly, Dave shares his story about losing a bet with Jake “The Snake” Roberts and what he had to do to abide by the rules of it.  All this and so much more this week.  Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to http://HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life!  One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE Go to HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life!  One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE

Its the last Friday of the month, you know what that means? It's time to welcome Pond Water Dave to Rant about this months pay per view.  This month Dave and RJ are Ranting about King of the Ring 2002 while Justin is on assignment.  This pay per review is the coming out party for Brock Lesnar as he continues to dominate the company at this pay view and going forward.  In a dream match up we saw a pair of american heroes face off as Kurt Angle takes on Hulk Hogan.  From top to bottom this is an excellent event; listen to hear what Dave and RJ have to say about it as well.   Get a FREE one year supply of immune supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your purchase. All you have to do is visit athletic greens.com/EMERGING  Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant   

We are on our final stretch to King of the Ring 2002 as Justin and RJ rant about the go home edition of RAW this week.  Like most go home shows there isn't much to write home about other then the fact that Stone Cold Steve Austin has seemingly taken his ball and has gone home.  This storyline is one that will reach it peak at the end of this show as we see the re-emergence of the most electrifying man in sports and entertainment.  This and so much more as we add three more themes to our rankings and look forward to welcoming Pond Water Dave to the show next week.   Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant  

You have been waiting for the last month and a half for Brian's special announcement regarding his wrestling career.  That and so much more is waiting for you on this weeks episode of Refin It Up.   Special Thanks To Our Surprise Guests.... Jimmy Korderas  Daniel Spencer  Earl Hebner  Gail Kim  Brian Hebner Social Media  Twitter/IG @babyhebner  Refin It Up Website  castpie.com/refinitup

This week RJ and Justin try their hardest to bring to you the best of the June 13, 2002 edition of Smackdown. However, the highs are few but some of the best points was the continuation of the King of the Ring tournament as well as the addition of Hulk Hogan to the Smackdown roster.  With just two weeks away from King of the Ring the major feuds are being sewed up and are ready to be on PPV.  

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Whats that in the sky? Is it a bird ? Is it a plane? No its Rey Mysterio and this week Brian dives deep into the career of Mr 619 himself Rey Mysterio. From the age of 14 Rey knew what he wanted to do and that was follow in his uncles footsteps and become a professional wrestler. From 1989 onwards Rey Mysterio outperformed and outworked a lot of the talent in ECW, WCW, AAA, and WWE. Find out what Brian had to say about this and the match he was apart of from September 9, 2005 as Rey took on Eddie Guerrero inside a Steel Cage on a stacked Smackdown card from Atlanta, GA. Rey vs Eddie Cage Match  https://youtu.be/nzXszSNa0Pg  Brian Hebner Social Media  Twitter/IG @babyhebner  Refin It Up Website  castpie.com/refinitup  AJ McKay Website  https://www.ajmckaycreative.com/

Justin and RJ are starting off the march to King of the Ring 2002 with some ruthless aggression. This is the era where we see Triple H on top of his game, Undertaker dominating all the young boys into showing him the respect, and we see the rise of the next big thing Brock Lesnar. This week we rant about the raw that started the buzz for King of the Ring. If you are to watch one match of this show we would recommend the main event with Ric Flair taking on Stone Cold Steve Austin. This is a week before Austin will take his ball and go home. Come on the trip to the King of the Ring with us.

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AJ Styles has done everything there has to do in the wrestling business!!! From TNA to NJPW and now currently in WWE; AJ Styles has won championships all over the world. When all said is done his name will be synonymous with the greats in professional wrestling. AJ Styles vs Christopher Daniels Destination X 2012 Last Man Standing Match Part one: https://youtu.be/JJJHL8QoxtA Part two: https://youtu.be/7BG7xkMO56Y Jarrod Fritz Contact Information Twitter @jfritzreffit Instagram @jarrod.fritz leadyourbetterlifestyle.com AJ McKay Website www.ajmckaycreative.com Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Refin It Up Website castpie.com/refinitup

Its the last episode of the month!!! You know what that means ? Justin and RJ are calling on the goose whisper himself Pondwater Dave.  We sit down and discuss "Goosegate 2022" and what will happen because of it.  But, the main event of the show this week is Judgement day 2006.  With the build we had all month this event delivered on some great things but also fell short of some of the matches.  The show was main evented by Rey Mysterio defending his World Heavyweight Championship against JBL. Justin, Dave, and RJ take a time out to watch a stiff match between  Finlay vs Chris Benoit and give our thoughts on one of the better matches on this card . Pondwater Dave Social Media  Twitter @PondWaterDave Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant     

He is the Real World Heavyweight Champion, He is The National Treasure, and this week Nick Aldis joins the show.  However firstly, Brian and RJ talk about two of the biggest stories from this past week in the world of professional wrestling.  Nick Aldis has done it all as the first British born TNA heavyweight champion; from being one of the best young wrestlers in TNA to being the face that runs the place in the NWA.  With some legendary stories being told this week, we are positive you will enjoy this episode of Refin It Up with Brian Hebner.

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We are on our last stop on way to Judgement Day 2006.  First Justin and RJ Rant about this edition of SmackDown that was your typical go home show towards a pay per view.  The show tied up some loose ends in the feuds that were going to be on the pay per view.  Rey Mysterio has a tall task ahead of him on this show ahead of his title defense against JBL.  Find out this and so much more!!!! Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant  Wrestling With Music Steve Austin Randy savage nWo undertaker Bret Demolition Harlem heat Jake roberts Ric flair Razor Ramon Horsemen Dusty John Cena Hardys LOD Jericho WWE Edge Brood Piper Goldust Mark henry WWE Eddie Guerrero WCW Eric Bischoff  WWE Carlito Sid WWE Mr perfect Brutus The Barber Goldberg Kane Rude Steiner brothers WCW British Bulldog Steamboat Hbk Owen (rocket) DDP Yokozuna APA Finlay WWE Bobby lashley Diesel Eddie Guerrero WWE Mankind HEEL Scotty 2 Hotty Sultan Nation of Domination Ahmed johnson STING WCW JBL Vader Chris Jericho WCW Honkey tonk man Rey mysterio wcw Jim Ross Rocky Mavia Chris Benoit WCW Disco inferno Saturn Juventud Guerrera Bret hart WCW Buff bagwell Kidman Rick martel Hogan wcw Glacier

This week we welcome the current NWA World Heavyweight Champion and OVW National Heavyweight Champion, EC 3.  As he made his way up and down the roads working for the biggest companies in the world, and some great independent promotions EC 3 knew he had what it took to be on top; or the “Overman.”  Working with the likes of Kurt Angle, Sting, Bully Ray, and Matt Hardy in TNA put EC 3 on the map  with fans and promoters all over.  Down the road EC 3 would catch the eyes of Al Snow and Billy Corgan; you will have to listen to this episode to find out what exactly these two men meant to EC 3 as well as some great conversations on this episode of Refin It Up!!!

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Its very apparent that everyone can see him!!! John Cena is one the the most notable WWE superstars for over two decades.  From Ruthless Aggression, to the Doctor of Thuganomics and beyond we cover it all this week.  Brian and RJ also touch on two of the most popular topics from this past week in wrestling.  Finally, we talk about Johns match vs the Undertaker from Smackdown on August 7, 2003.  This was a rematch from Vengeance that saw Cena lose to Undertaker.  It was a twenty one minute match that showed everyone watching that John Cena was here to stay with the elite of the WWE. Jarrod Fritz Contact Information Twitter: @jfritzreffit IG: @jarrod.fritz Website: leadyourbetterlifestyle.com Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG: @babyhebner Refin It Up Website castpie.com/refinitup AJ McKay Contact Information www.ajmckaycreative.com

Justin and RJ get RAW this week as they continue towards Judgement Day.  With the pay-per-view being a Smackdown only event we wanted to show you what was being done on the other show at this time. RAW was being main evented by Shawn Michaels taking on Kenny from the Spirit Squad with Shane McMahon as the referee. The feud between the McMahons and Triple H and Shawn Michaels was in full swing here as Triple H was in the corner of Kenny.  However this wasn't the only time we would see Triple H on this show as he teamed with Shelton Benjamin and Chris Masters taking on the WWE Champion John Cena and the Intercontinental Champion Rob Van Dam in a Texas Tornado Handicap Match for the titles.  As you can imagine this show as a bit of a cluster; find out what Justin and RJ have to Rant about on this show.

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2. nWo
3. undertaker
4. Bret
5. Demolition
6. Harlem heat
7. Jake roberts
8. Ric flair
9. Razor Ramon
10. Horsemen
11. Dusty
12. John Cena
13. Hardys
14. LOD
15. Jericho WWE
16. Edge
17. Brood
18. Piper
19. Goldust
20. Eddie Guerrero WCW
21. Eric Bischoff  WWE
22. Carlito
23. Sid WWE
24. Mr perfect
25. Brutus The Barber
26. Goldberg
27. Kane
28. Rude
29. Steiner brothers WCW
30. British Bulldog
31. Steamboat
32. Hbk
33. Owen (rocket)
34. DDP
35. Yokozuna
36. APA
37. Finlay WWE
38. Diesel
39. Eddie Guerrero WWE
40. Mankind HEEL
41. Scotty 2 Hotty
42. Sultan
43. Nation of Domination
44. Ahmed johnson
45. STING WCW
46. JBL
47. Vader
48. Chris Jericho WCW
49. Honkey tonk man
50. Rey mysterio wcw
51. Jim Ross
52. Rocky Mavia
53. Chris Benoit WCW
54. Disco inferno
55. Saturn
56. Juventud Guerrera
57. Bret hart WCW
58. Buff bagwell
59. Kidman
60. Rick martel
61. Hogan wcw
62. Glacier

This week we have the honor to welcome Kenny King to the show as we talk about when he defended his X Division Title for the first time against Zema Ion and Christian York at Lockdown 2013.  Kenny and Brian remember this match very fondly for a spot within the first 8 minutes of the match that could've hurt Kenny badly; but he powered through it.  This and the story of the formation of "Beat Down Clan" with Kenny, Lashley, and MVP which was one of the biggest misses in TNA history. Before that RJ and Brian talk about the week that was in the world of professional wrestling.  From Deonna Purrazzo headlining numerous promotions, to Roman Reigns being the face of wrestling, and finally he match between Cody Rhodes and Theory from RAW. kenny king (c) vs christian york and zema ion, for the X Division Title https://youtu.be/Q7yRlIXSBjQ Kenny King Social Media Instagram/Twitter @KennyKingPb2 Jarrod Fritz Social Media Twitter @jfritzreffit Instagram @jarrod.fritz leadyourbetterlifestyle.com Brain Hebner Social Media Instagram/Twitter @babyhebner Refin It Up Website castpie.com/refinitup Aj McKay Website  https://www.ajmckaycreative.com

Justin and RJ are starting their march to Judgment Day 2006 this week as they Rant about the May 5, 2006 edition of Smackdown.  Some parts of this show was cringe worthy at times while others told a story that can be used today.  The story of David vs Goliath pitting Rey Mysterio vs Mark Henry in the main event with JBl at ringside topped off the show very well.  We also add two more themes to Wrestling with Music rankings this week  Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant 

This week is the most electrifying show we have ever done. It all about The Rock this week . From his humble beginnings to being one of the most popular and revered men in the world. The Rock has done it all; main eventing wrestle mania as well as starring in blockbuster motion pictures. We take you back to August 20, 2001 when Rock wrestled in a match against Lance Storm for his newly won WCW Championship. Brian breaks down what when into it as well as some great stories

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Justin and RJ welcome Josh Rosenbaum this week as they Rant about Wrestle Mania 19.  The show was main evented by Kurt Ange against Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship.  The main event was pre emptied by the culmination of the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin trilogy.  It was known that Austin was in rough shape and this was his last match with the company and left it all in the ring.  On the whole this Wrestle Mania was one of the better ones in history; see what the boys had to rant about and so much more.   Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant  

Brian and RJ remember "Latino Heat" Eddie Guerrero this week on Refin It Up.  Brian started watching Eddie when he was in WCW and was fortunate enough to get to to him not only professionally but personally when he got to travel with him a number of times.  Brian was also honored to be the third man in the ring when Eddie beat Brock Lesnar for his first WWE Heavyweight Championship at No Way Out 2004.  As the show goes on the stories about Eddie backstage and a few ribs are a plenty as we remember a wrestler that should be on everyones Mount Rushmore of greatest wrestlers of all time. AJ McKay Website  www.ajmckaycreative.com Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/Instagram: @babyhebner Refin It Up Website castpie.com/refinitup

Justin and RJ tried their best this week as they ranted heavily on Wrestle Mania XI.  As one of the worst Wrestle Manias of all time we tried to find the good in this event in so many different ways;  whether it be the tag team match or the WWE title match.  However, we all can agree that it was certainly not the main event.  We hope that you enjoy this episode as we go off on the booking of the WWE in this transitional period in the company.  Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant    

This week Brian and RJ talk about one of the greatest tag teams of all time , Robert Roode and James Storm, Beer Money.  From their formation in 2008 up until their singles runs, Storm and Roode did it all and beat them all in the TNA tag team division.  Brian and RJ are thrilled to welcome James Storm himself to the show as they all remember Beer Money vs Motor City Machine Guns from Genesis 2011.  The stories continue this week as Brian and James remember their great times together in TNA and beyond.  Genesis Match Links  https://youtu.be/85aBrynqiVw  https://youtu.be/o1T3G9Lmbdg  https://youtu.be/DKGqdlapp-I  Refin It Up Website  castpie.com/refinitup  Brian Hebner Social Media  Twitter/Instagram @babyhebner

Welcome back to Ranters Nation as this week Justin and RJ welcome Mike Hoop to the show as we rant about Wrestle Mania X from Madison Square Garden in 1994.  As one of the most remembered events in WWF history this event is mainly known for two matches; Owen Hart vs Bret Hart and Razor Ramon vs Shawn Michaels for the Undisputed Intercontinental Championship in their iconic Ladder Match.  However, there were still a few other great matches as we saw the WWF Champion Yokozuna defend his title against both Lex Luger then Bret Hart.  Justin, RJ, and Hoop still leave plenty of time to rant about some of the not so great parts of this event. 

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As we welcome in 2024, Brian and Jimmy look back at 2023 and bring to you our 1st Annual “Stripes Awards.”  Who will be the Ref of the Year and what will be Jimmy and Brian’s bold predictions for 2024? Listen now to find out! All this and so much more this week on Refin It Up. Refin It Up Social Media Twitter and IG @refinitup ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠ Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/IG @babyhebner Jimmy Korderas Social Media Twitter: @jimmykorderas IG: @realjimmykorderas Artwork by JD Hoop @JDHoop702 Music by AJ McKay ⁠⁠⁠⁠ajmckaycreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to http://HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life!  One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE Go to HelloFresh.com/refinfree and or use code REFINFREE for FREE breakfast for life!  One breakfast item per box while subscription is active with our promo code REFINFREE

The man in the stripes is back again this week to talk about a man that influenced his career in many ways. Brian and RJ remembers the career of Jeff Jarrett; from the country music star all the way to the king of the mountain. Jeff is one of the smartest minds in the wrestling business as we remember how impactful he was on the wrestling business as a wrestler, owner, and promoter.  With Jeff coming from a wresting family we knew we were going to have plenty of great wrestling stories about the business but what wasn't expected was some great behind the scenes stories about Jeff involving Brian. RJ and Brian also talk about Jeffs match against Kurt Angle from TNA Lockdown 2011 inside a steel cage (link below.) All this and so much more on this great episode!!!!  Lockdown 2011 match vs Kurt Angle https://youtu.be/F4E5-3JuIvU Brian's Social Media  Twitter/IG: @babyhebner  Refin It Up Website  castpie.com/refinitup

Wrestle Mania 9 has been billed as one of the worst events of all time!!! But, this week Justin and RJ being up some good points that this show wasn't as bad as people say.  However, Justin has his biggest Rant in the existence of the show on something that you figure he wouldn't go off on.  Find out what they had to say and we hope you enjoy our additions to our Wrestling with Music rankings.  

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5. Demolition
6. Harlem heat
7. Jake roberts
8. Ric flair
9. Razor Ramon
10. Horsemen
11. Dusty
12. Hardys
13. LOD
14. Jericho WWE
15. Edge
16. Brood
17. Piper
18. Goldust
19. Eddie Guerrero WCW
20. Eric Bischoff  WWE
21. Sid WWE
22. Mr perfect
23. Brutus The Barber
24. Goldberg
25. Kane
26. Rude
27. Steiner brothers WCW
28. British Bulldog
29. Steamboat
30. Hbk
31. Owen (rocket)
32. DDP
33. APA
34. Eddie Guerrero WWE
35. Mankind HEEL
36. Sultan
37. Nation of Domination
38. Ahmed johnson
39. STING WCW
40. JBL
41. Vader
42. Chris Jericho WCW
43. Honkey tonk man
44. Rey mysterio wcw
45. Jim Ross
46. Rocky Mavia
47. Chris Benoit WCW
48. Disco inferno
49. Saturn
50. Juventud Guerrera
51. Bret hart WCW
52. Buff bagwell
53. Kidman
54. Rick martel
55. Hogan wcw
56. Glacier

This week Brian remembers the wrestling machine Kurt Angle. With all the hype coming into the company after his gold medal victory at the 1996 Olympics Brian quickly learned how successful he was going to be.  There was no matching Kurts intensity in the match that Brian was a part of against Shawn Michaels at Wrestle Mania 21.  Later on Brian worked with him even more at TNA after Kurt left WWE.  The stories continue this week as Brian puts Kurt on the mount rushmore of greatest workers of all time. Refin It Up Website castpie.com/refinitup Brian Social Media Twitter/Instagram: @babyhebner

Its Wrestle Mania month this month on the show!!! Justin and RJ start hot with one the best Manias of all time, Wrestle Mania X7 from Houston, Texas.  From top to bottom this card has some of the best matches, the best rivalries, and some of the best story telling.  The TLC match on this card is well known as one the best matches of all-time; however one of us think it is nothing close to that.  Find out who it is and what we had to say about the gimmick battle royal as well as the second of three matches between The Rock and Steve Austin.  Finally see if our themes this week will crack the top ten of our Wresting with Music rankings.   Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant Wrestling With Music Steve Austin nWo undertaker Bret Demolition Harlem heat Jake roberts Ric flair Horsemen Dusty Hardys LOD Jericho WWE Edge Brood Piper Goldust Eddie Guerrero WCW Eric Bischoff WWE Sid WWE Brutus The Barber Goldberg Kane Rude Steiner brothers WCW British Bulldog Steamboat Hbk Owen (rocket) DDP APA Eddie Guerrero WWE Mankind HEEL Sultan Nation of Domination Ahmed johnson STING WCW JBL Vader Chris Jericho WCW Honkey tonk man Rey mysterio wcw Jim Ross Rocky Mavia Chris Benoit WCW Disco inferno Saturn Juventud Guerrera Bret hart WCW Buff bagwell Kidman Rick martel Hogan wcw Glacier

This week the Undertaker will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame but first Brian talks about his history with him.  The stories are a plenty; from the first time he met him as a child, to some wrestlers court stories, to working with him in the WWE, and finally to the time that Undertaker saved his career. Refin It Up Website Castpie.com/refinitup Brian Hebner Social Media Twitter/Instagram: @babyhebner

This week Justin and RJ welcome Brad Stanton to the show as they Rant about Wrestle Mania 13.  With one of, if not the best match of all time on the card Justin is on cloud nine as Bret Hart takes on Stone Cold Steve Austin in a submission match with Ken Shamrock as the special referee.  There is plenty on this card to Rant about when the boys also watch the main event which is Sid putting his heavyweight title on the line against the Undertaker.  Some thought it was the worst main event of all time but the boys think otherwise.  Find out they had to say about that and so much more. 

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From the 1980s all the way up to current day "The Icon" Sting has been the franchise of every promotion he has been in.  Stings feuds with Hulk Hogan and Ric Fair in NWA/WCW put him on the map; his later feuds with Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe in TNA cemented him as the wrestling icon that we all know today.

Brian also shares his thoughts and stories from the infamous match from Victory Road 2011 between Sting and Jeff Hardy.

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As Wrestle Mania 13 is days away Justin and RJ are ranting about one of the best RAW's yet.  The main event was Sid putting his title on the line against Bret Hart inside a steel cage. The match had its fair share of shenanigans throughout; but on the whole this RAW had fantastic build going into Wrestle Mania.  However, there was some points of this card that Justin and RJ did rant about for sure. 

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Wrestle Mania 13 is in the near future and this week Justin and RJ have a chore ahead of them as they Rant about the March 10, 1997 edition of RAW.  This episode was one of the worst we have seen on this show yet.  This show was riddled with many jobbers as WWE is limping towards the showcase of the immortals in Chicago on March 23.  The jobbers on this show do their job by getting over the risings stars of the company; but it is still a two match card.  Listen to find out what Justin and RJ have to say about this interesting episode of RAW.  Thank you to Money Mike, Ms. Amy, Brad Stanton, and "Devilish" Devyn Dowling for asking questions the week.  #RantersNation  Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant  Wrestling With Music Steve Austin nWo undertaker Bret Demolition Harlem heat Jake roberts Ric flair Horsemen Dusty LOD Jericho WWE Edge Brood Piper Goldust Eddie Guerrero WCW Eric Bischoff  WWE Sid WWE Brutus The Barber Goldberg Kane Rude Steiner brothers WCW British Bulldog Steamboat Hbk Owen (rocket) DDP Eddie Guerrero WWE Mankind HEEL Ahmed johnson STING WCW JBL Vader Chris Jericho WCW Honkey tonk man Rey mysterio wcw Jim Ross Rocky Mavia Chris Benoit WCW Disco inferno Saturn Juventud Guerrera Bret hart WCW Buff bagwell Kidman Rick martel Hogan wcw Glacier

Justin and RJ begin their march to Wrestle Mania 13 on this weeks episode; they Rant about the March 3, 1997 edition of WWE Raw.  This episode of Raw comes to us from Berlin, Germany and has a great opener between Bret Hart and a young Triple H.  However, the show is riddled with questionable finishes but culminates with the crowning of the first WWE European Champion.  Listen this week to hear what Justin and RJ has to Rant about and so much more.   Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant  Wrestling With Music Steve Austin nWo undertaker Bret Demolition Harlem heat Jake roberts Ric flair Horsemen Dusty LOD Jericho WWE Edge Brood Piper Goldust Eddie Guerrero WCW Eric Bischoff  WWE Sid WWE Brutus The Barber Goldberg Kane Rude Steiner brothers WCW British Bulldog Steamboat Hbk Owen (rocket) DDP Eddie Guerrero WWE Mankind HEEL STING WCW JBL Vader Chris Jericho WCW Honkey tonk man Rey mysterio wcw Jim Ross Chris Benoit WCW Disco inferno Saturn Juventud Guerrera Bret hart WCW Buff bagwell Kidman Rick martel Hogan wcw Glacier

This week we take you back to October of last year when we had Deonna Purrazzo on the show. 

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Justin and RJ welcome their close personal friend Adam from Bama to this weeks show as they culminate the month with Superbrawl 8 from 1998.  The build towards this pay per view wasn't the best some weeks; but with this event emanating from the famous Cow Palace in California you knew there was going to be some great matches.  RJ, Justin, and Adam break down the card with some great analyst from Adam who is a former wrestler.  Finally, they will watch the US Title Match between DDP and Chris Benoit as well as the Cruiserweight Title vs Mask match between Chris Jericho and Juventud Guerrera.   Adam from Bama Twitter  @Adam_From_Bama Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant

This week episode is the go home episode of WCW Nitro from Tampa, Florida. With Super Brawl 8 just days away storylines are being solidified and feuds are being made. Some of these feuds are not the best but we are all building to two major feuds. Everyone is looking at the vacant WCW title match between Sting and Hollywood Hogan was the feud of this event but RJ and Justin think otherwise. Listen to this episode this week to find out what we Rant about this week.

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Wrestling With Music

1. Steve Austin
2. nWo
3. undertaker
4. Bret
5. Demolition
6. Harlem heat
7. Jake roberts
8. Ric flair
9. Horsemen
10. Dusty
11. LOD
12. Jericho WWE
13. Edge
14. Brood
15. Piper
16. Goldust
17. Eddie Guerrero WCW
18. Eric Bischoff  WWE
19. Brutus The Barber
20. Goldberg
21. Kane
22. Rude
23. Steiner brothers WCW
24. British Bulldog
25. Steamboat
26. Hbk
27. Owen (rocket)
28. DDP
29. Eddie Guerrero WWE
30. STING WCW
31. JBL
32. Vader
33. Chris Jericho WCW
34. Honkey tonk man
35. Rey mysterio wcw
36. Jim Ross
37. Chris Benoit WCW
38. Disco inferno
39. Saturn
40. Juventud Guerrera
41. Bret hart WCW
42. Buff bagwell
43. Kidman
44. Rick martel
45. Hogan wcw
46. Glacier

We are only two weeks away from Super Brawl 8!!! This week Justin and RJ rant about the sixth episode of Thunder on TBS.  This new program for WCW was quickly labeled as the "B show" by some of the "journalists;" find out what we say about that and so much more on this "so, so" episode of Thunder.   Ringside Rant Website  castpie.com/ringsiderant Wrestling With Music Steve Austin nWo undertaker Bret Demolition Harlem heat Jake roberts Ric flair Horsemen Dusty LOD Jericho WWE Edge Brood Piper Goldust Eddie Guerrero WCW Eric Bischoff  WWE Brutus The Barber Goldberg Kane Rude Steiner brothers WCW British Bulldog Steamboat Hbk Owen (rocket) DDP Eddie Guerrero WWE STING WCW JBL Vader Chris Jericho WCW Honkey tonk man Rey mysterio wcw Jim Ross Chris Benoit WCW Disco inferno Saturn Juventud Guerrera Bret hart WCW Kidman Hogan wcw Glacier