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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Catching Up | 17 Oct 2026 | 01:25:17 | |
Well, it’s been since SUMMERSLAM. Way too long, so we caught up on the big news stories and events since then, plus talked about Money in the Bank, Bound for Glory, and Wrestledream. We’re back baby! | |||
| Retro Review #157: WCW Bash at the Beach (1997) | 25 Jul 2026 | 01:37:51 | |
Ryan and Jeff welcome Travis (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod for, what else? WCW! This time, Hollywood Hogan returns after a 4 month PPV hiatus to team with THE WORM Dennis Rodman, 1 month removed from the NBA Playoffs, to headline Bash at the Beach 1997! | |||
| Retro Review #156: WWF King of the Ring (2001) | 17 Jul 2026 | 02:08:18 | |
Ryan and Jeff welcome musician Jim Montgomery to the pod to discuss “Kurt” of the Ring, Kurt Angle’s King of the Ring card from 2001. | |||
| Catching Up On Rasslin’ | 09 Jul 2026 | 01:44:23 | |
Ryan and Jeff take some time to talk about the state of WWE, catch up on all the wrestling that’s happened over the last few weeks, and to see what’s coming up. | |||
| Retro Review #155: AEW / NJPW Forbidden Door (2022) | 25 Jun 2026 | 02:03:06 | |
After previewing the massive weekend of wrestling to come, Ryan and Jeff discuss the inaugural Forbidden Door event from 2022. | |||
| Retro Review #154: WCW The Great American Bash (1999) | 13 Jun 2026 | 01:33:48 | |
Ryan and Jeff talk about WCW’s The Great American Bash from 1999! | |||
| Retro Review #153: TNA Sacrifice (2010) | 22 May 2026 | 01:34:58 | |
Once again joined by Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations), the guys talk about TNA Sacrifice from 2010. It’s been a few years (3 to be exact) since Lockdown 2010 was discussed (and Travis was there for that too!). This is another below mid-card from the Hogan Era in TNA. Headlined by RVD and AJ Styles, listen to see if there are any hidden gems on this turd of a PPV. Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG | |||
| Retro Review #152: WWE Backlash (2017) | 17 May 2026 | 01:20:45 | |
Ryan and Jeff talk about Backlash from 2017. Matches include Shinsuke Nakamura’s main roster in-ring debut, Champion of America Kevin Owens vs AJ Styles, and Jinder Mahal’s first WWE title opportunity against Randy Orton. Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG | |||
| Retro Review #151: WCW Slamboree (1997) | 08 May 2026 | 01:32:32 | |
On this Retro Review, the guys talk about WCW Slamboree 1997! A very WCW card, headlined by 2 active NFL defensive legends, with no Hogan, Sting, or Luger. We also mourn the loss of icon Ted Turner, talk about name changes in NXT, and share why Okada should not lose to Darby Allin. Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG | |||
| Retro Review #150: ROH Joe vs Punk 2 (2004) | 02 May 2026 | 01:13:21 | |
The guys celebrate 150 EPISODES by covering an ROH classic between Samoa Joe and CM Punk from 2004, as well as talking about the recent releases. Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG | |||
| WrestleMania 42 Review | 24 Apr 2026 | 02:12:13 | |
Ryan and Jeff review the polarizing WrestleMania 42. | |||
| Retro Review #149: WWE WrestleMania 35 (2019) | 17 Apr 2026 | 01:48:53 | |
Join Ryan and Jeff as they tackle the last one-night Mania from 2019! Headlined by the 1st ever women’s match, it also features the peak of “Kofimania” and Batista asking Triple H to “give me what I want”! Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG | |||
| Darby Allin Wins the AEW World Title! | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:37:17 | |
A mini-shoot! Darby beat MJF on Dynamite to win the title. What do the guys think of the decision? They discuss it, as well as Dynasty from this previous weekend. | |||
| Retro Review #148: NXT Takeover: New York (2019) | 10 Apr 2026 | 01:28:30 | |
Ryan and Jeff welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) beck to the pod to talk about one of the best NXT Takeover shows ever, New York from 2019! Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG | |||
| Retro Review #147: WWE WrestleMania 32 (2016) | 04 Apr 2026 | 01:37:41 | |
Ryan and Jeff continue their Road to WrestleMania 42 by taking a look 10 years in the past, all the way back to Mania 32 from 2016! Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG | |||
| Retro Review #146: WWF WrestleMania 13 (1997) | 20 Mar 2026 | 01:17:06 | |
Off the heels of covering Mania 12, Ryan and Jeff discuss Mania 13 from the following year! Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG | |||
| Retro Review #145: WWF WrestleMania 12 (1996) | 15 Mar 2026 | 01:18:58 | |
Ryan and Jeff return from hiatus just in time for the Road to WrestleMania! Up this week is the Mania from 1996, featuring a classic between Royal Rumble winner Shawn Michaels and WWF Champion Bret Hart in their infamous Iron Man match. Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG | |||
| Retro Review #144: NXT Takeover: Philadelphia (2018) | 06 Feb 2026 | 01:05:33 | |
Ryan and Jeff do a brief deep cut into Royal Rumble 2026, THEN talk about Takeover: Philly from 2018. Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG | |||
| Royal Rumble 2026 REVIEW! | 01 Feb 2026 | 00:12:15 | |
Ryan gives his feedback on yesterday’s Royal Rumble PLE! | |||
| What is the BEST Royal Rumble match? (w/ Travis Lassiter) | 29 Jan 2026 | 02:39:16 | |
The guys are joined by Travis (Wrestling Recommendations) to decide which Royal Rumble match is the best! | |||
| 2025 Pro Wrestling Awards | 29 Jan 2026 | 01:51:54 | |
Ryan and Jeff give out their awards for pro wrestling in 2025! | |||
| John Cena's Career Retrospective (w/ Tantalizing Tony) | 17 Dec 2025 | 01:38:51 | |
The guys are joined by TANTALIZING TONY to talk about the career of John Cena! | |||
| Retro Review #143: WCW Starrcade: Battlebowl – The Lethal Lottery 2 (1992) | 13 Dec 2025 | 01:53:49 | |
The guys welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod to talk about WCW Starrcade 1992! This show also features the Lethal Lottery and Battlebowl 2! Go figure that the two best matches have nothing to do with any of that! Listen to us talk about that, plus some current wrestling! https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG | |||
| Retro Review #142: WWE Survivor Series (2019) | 06 Dec 2025 | 01:33:04 | |
With Survivor Series: War Games wrapping up last weekend, it felt right for the guys to cover one of the better recent Survivor Series events, from 2019! | |||
| Retro Review #141: WWA The Inception (2001) | 21 Nov 2025 | 01:27:56 | |
WE’RE BACK! After a 3 month hiatus, Ryan and Jeff come back together to talk about World Wrestling All-Stars and their inaugural show “The Inception” from 2001. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG | |||
| Retro Review #140: NGW The Party Bowl (2021) | 23 Aug 2025 | 01:50:10 | |
Ryan and Jeff are back with Eddy from Wrestling Recommendations…AND Next Generation Wrestling: Tennessee (NGW), which is the promotion covered on this episode! They talk about NGW’s return show post-pandemic, The Party Bowl from 2021. Of course it was good, but how good was it? Listen to find out! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod | |||
| ESPN buys WWE streaming rights! | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:05:48 | |
Breaking news! WWE has sold its streaming rights to ESPN and Disney! Hear Ryan’s thoughts as he shares the news. https://linktr.ee/wppod1 | |||
| Retro Review #139: WWF Summerslam (1995) | 01 Aug 2025 | 01:47:32 | |
The guys welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to talk about WWF Summerslam from 1995! https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN | |||
| Hulk Hogan: A “Retrospective” | 25 Jul 2025 | 01:33:38 | |
Following the passing of Hulk Hogan, the guys share a “retrospective” on his career and life. https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/stutter License code: XLMUZSB3IK5EYIMC Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod | |||
| TNA Slammiversary (2025) REVIEW! | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:28:09 | |
Ryan talks about and reviews the most anticipated TNA event in quite some time, Slammiversary 2025! Was it worth the hype? Listen to hear his thoughts! https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/stutter License code: XLMUZSB3IK5EYIMC | |||
| Retro Review #138: JCP Ric Flair’s Last Match (2022) | 19 Jul 2025 | 01:42:53 | |
The guys welcome Travis (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod as they watch Ric Flair’s Last Match from 2022. A card put on by Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) has the legend main eventing in his first match since 2011. Should he have come out of “retirement” to have a “final match”? Is this card any good? Listen to us and find out! https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN | |||
| Retro Review #137: WWE Evolution (2018) | 18 Jul 2025 | 01:37:05 | |
In honor of Evolution (2025), Ryan and Jeff finally talk about the inaugural Evolution. Headlined by a championship match between Ronda Rousey and Nikki Bella, the historic event also featured the finals of the Mae Young Classic and a classic Last Woman Standing match! https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN | |||
| BIG Weekend of Wrestling! REVIEW!! | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:44:51 | |
Ryan covers all FIVE wrestling shows, starting from ROH Supercard of Honor and finishing with WWE Evolution! https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/stutter License code: XLMUZSB3IK5EYIMC | |||
| Retro Review #136: AEW Fyter Fest (2019) | 04 Jul 2025 | 01:43:47 | |
Ryan and Jeff take a look at AEW’s 2nd PPV in company history, Fyter Fest from 2019! Featuring their first ever “Unsanctioned Match”, a star-studded 6-man tag, and a solid opener, this is sure to be as good as “Double or Nothing” the previous month, right? You’ll have to listen to our thoughts to find out! https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN | |||
| We ENTERED the FIGHTT | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:28:18 | |
Ryan talks about his trip to New Jersey from Sunday for FIGHTT Pro’s “Enter the Fightt ROUND 2”! https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/stutter License code: XLMUZSB3IK5EYIMC | |||
| Retro Review #135: TNA Slammiversary (2006) | 29 Jun 2025 | 01:44:54 | |
Ryan picked another TNA show that he hopes Jeff will like. This episode is the 2nd annual Slammiversary from 2006! Main evented by the King of the Mountain match featuring Jeff Jarrett, there’s also an X-Division elimination match, and a Last Chance tag title match. Where will this fall on his scale of acceptance? Listen to find out! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN | |||
| Retro Review #134: WWE King of the Ring (2002) | 25 Jun 2025 | 01:41:28 | |
With Night of Champions (2025) days away, also comes the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. For this episode, Ryan and Jeff talk about the last King of the Ring PPV from 2002. This card features the finals of the King of the Ring tournament, as well as Hogan vs Angle, and the main event of Triple H vs The Undertaker. Join us as we discuss! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN | |||
| Retro Review #133: WCW The Great American Bash (1996) | 15 Jun 2025 | 02:05:04 | |
Ryan and Jeff are joined by Travis (Wrestling Recommendations) to talk about The Great American Bash from 1996! No Hulk Hogan, as he’s preparing to be the 3rd man. We have an NFL tag team, Max Moon as US Champion, a tag team from the OUTSIDE, and the debut of Rey Misterio, Jr. in a great match with Dean Malenko. Listen as we talk about this questionable card during the rise of WCW. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN | |||
| Retro Review #132: AAA When Worlds Collide (1994) | 09 Jun 2025 | 01:38:39 | |
Coming off the heels of AAA / WWE's Worlds Collide, Ryan and Jeff talk about the first AAA When Worlds Collide with WCW from 1994! This even has a Meltzer 5 star match? Does this card live up to its infamy? Listen to find out! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN | |||
| BOSJ, TNA, Worlds Collide, MITB REVIEW! | 08 Jun 2025 | 00:15:52 | |
Ryan briefly reviews the Best of the Super Juniors FINALS, TNA Against All Odds, AAA/WWE Worlds Collide, and Money in the Bank! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN | |||
| Retro Review #131: AEW Double or Nothing (2019) | 30 May 2025 | 01:28:58 | |
Ryan and Jeff jump in the time machine back to 2019 where AEW held their first PPV, Double or Nothing! We get a classic match between brothers, another match between The Young Bucks and The Lucha Brothers, and Chris Jericho in the main event. How does it hold up to AEW today? Listen to hear our thoughts! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN | |||
| Retro Review #130: WWF Backlash (2002) | 08 May 2025 | 01:55:24 | |
Ryan and Jeff welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod to talk about Hulk Hogan main eventing in 2002! Hot off his WrestleMania X8 classic with The Rock, he has the stars and stripes rocket to his back into a main event feud with Triple H! Listen as we talk about that and if the rest of the show holds up! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/anatolia License code: LO7PT5VEAZXULDEU | |||
| Retro Review #129: WWF WrestleMania 7 (1991) | 03 May 2025 | 01:52:21 | |
Even though life got in the way and this episode was supposed to be done before Mania 41, Ryan and Jeff give the people what they want. "Superstars and Stripes Forever" is the climax of the Hogan/Slaughter feud, as well as one of the all-time WrestleMania classics - a retirement match between The Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage. Where does it rank with other Manias? Tune in to hear our take! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogs License code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV | |||
| WrestleMania Weekend PREVIEW! | 19 Apr 2025 | 01:00:54 | |
Ryan and Jeff preview all of the great WWE wrestling over WrestleMania weekend! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-hands License code: GK6KCD4N7WY4ZYKX | |||
| The Greatest WrestleMania match EVER | 02 Apr 2025 | 03:12:25 | |
What is the best WrestleMania match of all-time? Join Ryan, Eddy, and Travis (Wrestling Recommendations) as they go through a 128 MATCH FIELD to determine beyond a shadow of a doubt what the best Mania match ever is. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-hands License code: GK6KCD4N7WY4ZYKX | |||
| Retro Review 128: AEW All Out (2020) | 24 Mar 2025 | 01:33:45 | |
Ryan and Jeff talk about another show from the “Pandemic Era”, it’s AEW’s All Out from 2020! https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-hands License code: GK6KCD4N7WY4ZYKX | |||
| Retro Review 127: NXT Takeover: In Your House (2020) | 18 Mar 2025 | 01:23:00 | |
Ryan and Jeff look at another show from the “Pandemic Era”, NXT’s In Your House from 2020. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-hands License code: GK6KCD4N7WY4ZYKX | |||
| Retro Review 126: WWE WrestleMania 36 (2020) | 13 Mar 2025 | 01:56:24 | |
Ryan and Jeff talk about the first major show of the “Pandemic Era”, WrestleMania 36! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-hands License code: GK6KCD4N7WY4ZYKX | |||
| Elimination Chamber 2025 REVIEW! | 07 Mar 2025 | 01:35:34 | |
Ryan and Jeff talk about this past weekend’s Elimination Chamber (2025) and its fallout! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-hands License code: GK6KCD4N7WY4ZYKX | |||
| Retro Review 125: IMPACT Wrestling Redemption (2018) | 24 Feb 2025 | 01:09:50 | |
Ryan and Jeff discuss IMPACT Wrestling’s Redemption from 2018! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-hands License code: GK6KCD4N7WY4ZYKX | |||