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Phil is recovering from have a stroke and giving everyone an update!

Phil celebrates 14 years of The Turnbuckle Throwbacks in front a LIVE interwebs audience. Talk all things current then revisiting the NWA's "Great American Bash" event from July forty years ago. Special thanks to the Shining Wizards for the hot technology tag for this special episode

Phil celebrates the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA championship after a 53 year drought. Also an announcement about the upcoming 14th edition of the Turnbuckle Throwbacks Anniversary show as well some wrasslin' news

On this episode, Phil breaks down both nights of Wrestlemania 42. Darby Allin is your new AEW world champion. Then, Phil has some choice words for ESPN analyst and longtime sports columnist Rob Parker after his recent tirade about pro wrestling

Phil revisits his favorite Wrestlemania, Wrestlemania 2 which debuted 40 years ago this week.

Phil ends the year old school Throwbacks style inviting a few close friends and even family for some holiday cheer and of course some wrestling chat. The shindig wouldn't be complete without a holiday road report from our roaming reporter Matt Squires! Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas with a happy and blessed new year!

The show opens with a tribute to the great announcer Bob Caudle who sadly passed away earlier this week. Phil breaks down all things current including his trip to the "Big Event" convention and meeting The Great Muta! If that wasn't enough for ya, Phil is then joined by friend and game creator S.T. Patrick who talks about an amazing wrestling game he created "The Square Circle" A Sports Simulation Game. If you are interested in purchasing the game (which is highly recommended) here is the link: https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/MWNPublicationsIt is the same site as our Sports Sim Magazine, so you'll have to scroll downward to see each book. You will need the Core Rulebook, which includes Crockett 1986, to begin. But we also have WWE 1970-1983, WWE 1985-1990, Dallas 1981-1987, AWA 1970-1987, Memphis 1981-1987, and Watts Mid-South/UWF 1981-1987. If you have any questions, please email S.T. Patrick at:TheSquaredCircleGame@gmail.com

Recording with new air pods, Phil brings back a review of the WWF's "Wrestling Classic" from forty years ago November 7th 1985

This past week, Phil pays homage to one his favorite heroes the "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the greatest promo ever done the famous "Hard Times" promo. Plus clips leading up to and the actual promo itself

On this episode, Phil breaks down his trip to night one of Summerslam and the state of the current wrestling scene. Then Phil is gifted with a VCR in 2025 and reminisces about the good old days of watching and renting wrestling tapes.

Phil covers the career of Hulk Hogan who passed away earlier this week. The Godfather of sports entertainment, Hogan was a trailblazer bringing pro-wrestling to the mainstream and to pop culture worldwide.

Phil celebrates 13 years of the Turnbuckle Throwbacks by doing a live webcast. Talking all thing current and this years throwback is the NWA's "Great American Bash" from 1985

On this episode, Phil pays tribute to one of his good friends and a pioneer of pro wrestling podcasting Kevin "Castle" Scondotto who passed away way too early in life just a few days ago. This weeks "Throwback" is from 2017 episode 230 when Kevin Castle calls into podcast to shoot the breeze with Phil & Choppy. Love you Kev, you will be missed.

On this episode, Phil give a quick retrospective celebrating the 40th anniversary of the very first WRESTLEMANIA March 31st 1985 from the mecca of professional wrestling Madison Square Garden

On this episode, Phil makes the hot tag to his cuzbro the "Warden" Richard Ward from the "Spanning The Globe" podcast. The boys cover some current headlines then take a ride down BADSTREET U.S.A. as they re-visit arguably on the greatest feuds of all time, The Von Erichs vs. The Fabulous Freebirds!

Last week we lost a dear friend of the podcast. Our brother Kaz left us way too soon. This week with brother Rob Domingo filling in for Choppy, we kick it back to 3/18/17 where Kaz and our boy Aaron we co-hosts of the Post-Match Podcast called in to show some love. This show is dedicated to our brother Kazzeo Novelli. Sleep in peace, we'll take it from here.

Recorded on location within walking distance to the famous venues Tokyo Dome & Korakuen Hall, Phil and the brothers Domingo, recap all of their wrestling excursions while in Japan

On this episode, Phil updates everyone on his trip to Japan. Reviews WWE's "Crown Jewel" event. Previews the upcoming AEW "Full Gear" & WWE "Survivor Series" Also reviewing the last NJPW Strong Event, and previewing the upcoming world tag league tournament. Then, Phil breaks down some of his defining moments in pro wrestling that made him a fan

This week, Phil tests out a new audio set up. Previewing this weeks AEW "WrestleDream" and NJPW's "King Of Pro Wrestling" events. This weeks Throwback is a lookback on WCW's "Halloween Havoc" PPV from October of 1998

On this episode, Phil decides to broadcast while hanging out in Carroll Gardens Brooklyn NYC from beautiful Carroll Park. Taking in the sights and sounds while breaking down the current wrestling scene

Phil reflects on turning 50 yrs old this weekend. Covering the current NJPW G1 climax tournament and previewing the 37th edition of SUMMERSLAM!

Celebrating 12 years, and FIVE HUNDRED EPISODES! Phil is joined by his son and a few of his very best pals talking about the Podcast, Phil's upcoming trip to Japan, and the future of the show. This episodes Throwback is Summerslam 1994. Thank you to everyone who's been apart of this journey. It means everything.

On this episode, Phil previews the upcoming NJPW G1 brackets as well as this weekends AEW "Forbidden Door" PPV. This weeks Throwback is from June 16th 1984 at Madison Square Garden for a star spangled and studded house show in front of twenty thousand strong!

The show opens with a tribute to the Wild Samoan Sika who passed away earlier this week. This episode's Throwback as we march closer to 500, is from March of 2016. Former ROH world tag team champ, NJPW standout and Shaolin's very own Chris Dickinson hangs out IN STUDIO with the Throwbacks!

On this episode we kick it back to 2015. First, we interview Oakland California based film maker Mikiko Sasaki the director of the Great Sasuke documentary. Then we go further back to February of 89' for WWF's "Saturday Night's Main Event" where the MEGA POWERS EXPLODE!!!!

Phil reviews this weekends WWE "Clash At TheCastle" as he's still learning Japanese words and phrases on his phone. This weeks Throwback is the 30th anniversary of arguably the greatest match ever. From June 3rd 1994 AJPW Mitsuharu Misawa vs Toshiaki Kawada from the infamous Budokan Hall in Tokyo Japan

This week, Phil announces the date for the 500th episode anniversary show. Also, Phil decides to take up learning Japanese while reviewing AEW's "Double Or Nothing" PPV and previewing this weekends NJPW "Dominion 2024" show. This weeks "Throwback" is from May of 1991 from the exact location of this years "Dominion" show it's NJPW 's Crush The Super Heavy II - The Legend of Dragon Tatsumi Fujinami 20th Anniversary

On this episode Phil has an announcement regarding the 500th episode of TBTB's. WWE sadly gives the midwest a "consolation" event in 2026 and a quick review of this weekend's AEW "Double Or Nothing" PPV. The Throwback this week was voted Pro Wrestling Illustrated's 1984 "Match Of The Year" It's the re-match for NWA heavyweight Championship as Kerry Von Erich defends against "Nature" Boy" Ric Flair in Japan!

On this episode; Phil finally meets the "voice" of TBTB's intro Mr. Kurt Fuller aka Mr. Brell. Makes friends with a Joshi legend, and steps inside a 15 ft high STEEL CAGE!

This episode's throwback is NWA/WCW's "WrestleWar 89"

Phil has returned from his Wrestlemania week excursion in the city of brotherly love. Covers all 5 events that were visited as well as reviews both nights of Wrestlemania 40.

On this episode, Phil talks a little about the few first Wrestlemanias and their importance to the industry. Phil will be in the city of brotherly love for Mania weekend. Previewing this weekend's Wrestlemania 40 matches as well. This weeks "Throwback" is a quick recap of Wrestlemania 10 which turned 30 a few weeks ago

Phil decides to do an impromptu video with a state of the podcast address of sorts. Covering some current stuff as well as reflecting on stuff from the old school.

At the last minute, Phil goes live on Facebook for an impromptu holiday episiode. Talking all things wrestling, xmas presents, video games and sports gambling with F'N Ronnie. Happy Holidays from the Turnbuckle Throwbacks

On the eve of his 49th Thanksgiving, Phil covers all his current events and gimmicks while previewing this weekends 37th annual "Survivor Series" For the second segment covering the top 30 "Survivor Series" events according to whatculture.com Apologies in advance for the minor audio difficulties.

Phil opens the show with a tribute to one of his oldest friends Jay Reynolds who suddenly past away last week. Then has a few choice words about obnoxious wrestling fans on social media. Shouting out WWE superfan "Vladamir" as Phil reviews the new documentary on Peacock. This weeks Throwback is a quick review of WCW's "Halloween Havoc" from October of 1993

Phil reviews last weeks AEW's "All In" while previewing this weekends "All Out" with a few choice words for C.M. Punk. Also previewing this weekends WWE "PAYBACK" event and paying tribute to Bray Wyatt. This weeks Throwback is a tribute is a retrospective of the career of the LEGENDARY Terry Funk who we lost last week.

Phil updates everyone on his Summer as he covers all things WWE, NJPW, and AEW. Also talking about the passing of Adrian Street. This weeks Throwback is WCW's "Clash Of The Champions XXIV" The debut of the "SHOCKMASTER"

Phil reflects on the 11th anniversary of the Podcast. Reviewing the new AEW video game "Fight Forever" this past weeks NJPW Strong events, and WWE's MITB PPV from last week. This weeks throwback is The 1988 NWA "Great American Bash" revisited.

This week, Phil makes the hot tag as his long time pal Mickey D joins the show. The show opens with a tribute to the Iron Sheik who passed away earlier this week. This weeks Throwback is from June 13th 1993 for the PPV debut of the "King Of The Ring" event

This week Phil reviews last weeks AEW "Double Or Nothing" NXT "Battleground" and episode 1 of the 4 season of "Dark Side Of The Ring" The Throwback of the week is from June of 1987 when The Honky Tonk Man shocked the wrestling world.

This week Phil's equipment fails him in a very bad way. 48 hours later Phil pays tribute to the Tina Turner then implements a possible Plan B, and attempts to squeeze in some new audio. Reviews this weekends "Night Of Champions" event, NJPW's Best Of The Super Juniors final, and previews NXT's "Battleground" event as well as AEW's "Double or Nothing" PPV. This weeks Throwback is from October of 2014. Phil's fills in as the host of RANT EM's "Wrestling Call-In Show" and is joined by co-host "Rage", with friends of the show "Sugar" Shane, the late Steven Ray and Swax. Then the show runs off the rails as the "The Rant's" Tony C. calls in and with it comes the birth of the IKE World Order!

This episode, Phil pays tribute to the "ORIGINAL" sport entertainer "Superstar" Billy Graham who passed away earlier this week

A special Mom's edition of the Throwbacks. Phil keeps us current with the recent comings and goings of the WWE and AEW including Bad Bunny, the possible AEW / Warner Brothers merger and who the true GIANT of pro wrestling was. This episode's "Throwback" is a re-visit of WCW's infamous "Capital Combat The Return Of Robocop" PPV from May of 1990.

Phil recaps Wrestlemania weekend and the aftermath including WWE's historic merger with UFC's "Endeavor" as well as AEW invading jolly old England going "All In" this summer.

It's WRESTLEMANIA weekend! Phil previews some of the weekends events including ROH and both nights of Wrestlemania. Then Phil is joined by long time friend and co-host of "The Rant" Mr. Tony as the Throwback this week is Wrestlemania 9 from April of 1993

Phil updates the Throwbackers on his current events then breaks down WWE's "Elimination Chamber" PPV explaining the importance of character validity and evolution. Reviewing the very first ROH Honor Club weekly episode then previewing this weekends AEW "Evolution" PPV

On this weeks episode, Jay White out of Japan, The "King" strokes out, Superbowl prediction and Phil hates his job this week. This weeks Throwback is from February of 1997 for WWF's "In Your House" PPV number 13 "Fatal Four Way"

This week the show opens with a tribute to The "Genius" Lanny Poffo who sadly passed away yesterday. Phil explains why meteorologists have the best job. reviewing this years Royal Rumble and previewing this weekends NXT "Vengeance Day" PPV. This weeks Throwback is the 35th anniversary of the infamous rematch from Wrestlemania 3 with Hulk Hogan defending the WWF championship vs. Andre The Giant!!

The show opens with a tribute to the late great Jay Briscoe who tragically past away earlier this week. Phil reveals a medical scare he had and previews the Pro Wrestling NOAH card for the Great Muta's final match this weekend. The Throwback this are a few title changes that happened on weekly television during Phil's childhood including the 39th anniversary of the birth of HULKAMANIA!

This week Phil tries to wrap his around Vince McMahon possibly selling the WWE to the Saudi's. Stefanie McMahon gets out again while the getting is good and the product in a whole currently. Adam Cole (BAY-BAY) returns to AEW this week which brings out an interesting point of view from Bully Ray of "Busted Open" on Sirius XM regarding heels and how they should be received. The Throwback this week is the Royal Rumble from January of 2003