Lacey & Yullie are on the final stop on the road to 'maina 19, we have Rock Hogan 2, HHH Steiner 2 and Chris White's & Rory's favourites go 1 on 1 , we also have the passing of the legend Mr Perfect Curt Henning. 

 

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The GM is joined by The Place To Be Nation Wrestling Network's Own Calum McDougall to begin a new year of WWE action..! A full review of Royal Rumble '03 can be heard within, plus the chaps' thoughts on the pending returns to the ring of Hulk Hogan and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Lacey Del & (He's Back) Rory are here to go over the Vengeance PPV, Undertaker in a early runner for MOTY with Jeff Hardy in a ladder match,  the death of the nWo and a pair of new GM's (one is nepotism the other is a shocking wrestling return)

 

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Lacey and James Yull are back to discuss November To Remember, plus the months TV. There is also some fantasy booking for the returning Sandman 

Out of timeline (and very possibly out of luck), Rory and Lacey watch the whole of Heroes Of Wrestling.

You can all listen along with us of course, but if you wouldn't mind watching along with us too.....I mean, it's only fair!!

 

 

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Stay tuned for normal service in the form of our November 1999 shows for The Big Three. Coming Soon!

Rory McNamara is joined by Billy Johnson and Daniel Dwit to talk about...well....everything you could think of and many more things you couldn't think of. Yes, Vinnie Ru and Eddie F are Down South.

We've got a Bret Hart - Chris Benoit match....that's pretty normal (i.e great)

Re all the Nitros and Halloween Havoc 1999 though...expect the unexpected!

Chris White is joined by Erick Landstrom and Devinder Vargas for the second of two shows covering the World Wrestling Federation in October 1999. After bidding Vince Russo adieu, they get to tackling:

There's Nothing Here. Just The Blanket And The Pillows And The Snake. SNAKE?! SNAKE!!

No Mercy 1999 PPV Review

Huge Triple Threat Match Announced For Survivor Series

Are You Re-Re-Re-Ready?

Lacey is here (all by himself) with a short tv review show.  

Rory McNamara is joined by Chris Lacey and Dan Welling to look at the UK-exclusive PPV Rebellion, held in sunny Birmingham on October 2 1999. They break down each match (not that that takes long in most cases!), discuss the treatment of British Bulldog in his home country and ask whether the UK PPVs are worth the coin!

 

(Stay tuned for Part Two for all your No Mercy/TV Reports/News needs)

Chris White is joined by Billy Johnson to look at a packed month of on-screen action in the WWF. They cast their critical eye over the following:

The British Bulldog Is Gonna Suck Whether He Wants To Or Not

And Then From There Vince McMahon Is WWF Champion Notwithstanding.

Unforgiven 1999 is Dubbed.

Sentient Being Might Have Something Positive To Say About Kennel From Hell Match

Rock: This Is Your Life. Segment Lasts Almost As Long As It.

Lacey & Yullie are back to review the first full month of TV on TNN, and Anarchy Rulez. we also have news about the future of Taz and the return of Raven! we have title changes and more. 

Erick Landstrom is joined by Bob Colling and Devinder Vargas to watch the leaves fall in WCW in September 1999. Getting stuck to their feet this month are the following:

 

Bret Wants Hogan (Good luck with that...)

Fall Brawl 1999 Review

Sting Turns Heel. The Cue Cards Say 'BOO!'. Nobody Else Does.

Eric Bischoff. Gone..But Should He Be Forgotten?

Rory McNamara is joined by Dan Welling to rev up August 1999 WCW..and they're really gonna have to put their foot down! In addition to proving they know less about Dennis Rodman than everybody listening to this show, they find time to talk about:

The Return Of The Return Of Hulkamania. 

Road Wild 1999 Review

You Wanted The Best...You Got The Kiss Demon

Ich Bin Ein Berlyner.

 

Lacey & Del are with you this month to go over the King Of The Ring PPV and a return of a icon, return of a asshole oh and the little news story of someone taking a ball home

Chris White is joined by Erick Landstrom and Bob Colling to look at a very busy month for the WWF both on  and off-screen. They delve into the following in August 1999:

WWF Goes Public

"Go Jericho Go!"

Chyna: Number One Contender?

Summerslam 99 Review

HHH Becomes WWF Champion-uh

Oh And A New Weekly Show Too

Lacey and James Yull are here to go through a month of Hardcore TV, and the Debut on TNN. we cover the presentation of the TNN show and the legacy of the soon to be departing Dudleys

Dan Welling makes his hosting debut and is joined by Rory McNamara and Adam Joyce to look at the World Wrestling Federation's offerings from July 1999. These include (but are not limited to!):

Blood, Sweat and Beers. But Mainly Blood.

Stephanie and Andrew Sitting In A Tree...

That Kane Fella Is Alright Really.

Fully Loaded 1999 Review

Vince McMahon is Gone. Forever. As in Until The End Of Time. Right?

Rory McNamara is joined by Pete Kimber to stare July 1999 WCW in the face...Let's just say that it's not safe to go back into the water! The topics of discussion include:

Bret Hart Returns To TV Bash At The Beach '99 Review. We're Going To Need A Bigger Boat. Hogan Does A Hogan Yes Mr Sting Sir? Shane Douglas. Don't Be A (Perfect) Stranger.

Erick Landstrom is joined by Chris Lacey and Bob Colling to get seriously extreme with ECW in July 1999. Not one for the faint of heart (thanks, Dudley Boyz audio clip...!), this show looks at all the big Hardcore TV developments, reviews the Heatwave PPV, and previews the debut of ECW on TNN  next month (take a drink!).

Chris White is joined by Rory McNamara and Dan Welling to try to escape the maze of booking decisions that are June 1999 in the WWF. As part of their thankless quest they encounter:

Higher Power? Greater Power? Emergency Power?

Stone CEOld Steve Austin

King Of The Ring 1999 and the Crowning Of King Ass (that sounded a lot better in my head)

The 2nd Annual 'Steve Austin Winning The WWF Title On The RAW After King Of The Ring Thing'

Rory McNamara is joined by Erick Landstrom and Bob Colling to take on everything June 1999 WCW can throw at them. This includes a lot of sewage - both literal and metaphorical - plus:

The Great American Bash 1999

The Longest Discussion About The Merits Or Otherwise Of Buff Bagwell You Could Ever Want TO Hear

Flair And Piper Patch It Up. Very Easily.

Kevin Nash. Everybody's Hero.

 

 

Lacey and Mr Swanson review Hardcore Heaven, plus a whole lot of really good Hardcore TV's. RVD v Lynn 2 

Rory McNamara is joined by Bob Colling and Pete Kimber to look at a fascinating month in World Championship Wrestling. The boys break down a busy month of news before battling their way through the Slamboree Pay Per View. Topics of discussion include:

Tank Abbott's arrival. Play nice. A GOOD Comedy Match. Really! Kevin Fricking Nash Putting The World Title On Kevin Fricking Nash Kevin Fricking Nash Putting Toxic Waste On Randy Fricking Savage Eric Bischoff: On The Side Of The Angels? Curt Hennig says "Hip Hop Music Is Not Very Good".    (Stay tuned to the very end to hear a 'Was That A Timeline-Friendly Reference Or Not?' debate!)

Rory McNamara and Chris White are joined by Erick Landstrom for a very special edition of the Wrestling 20 Years Ago Podcast.

  In the first portion of the show, the team look at the immediate aftermath of the terrible events of May 23rd 1999 in real time. They ask if the Pay Per View should have been stopped, give their opinions on the 'Raw Is Owen' show and ask if any lessons can be learned from the tragedy.   After that, we return to the present day to discuss the career of the great Owen Hart. His finest matches, his most memorable promos, our memories, some listener feedback and we manage to forage a path that leads to Owen Hart, WWF Champion.  

Erick Landstrom and Adam Joyce Get the F Out of May 2002. First, though, they recap Judgment Day 2002, the WWE's rough start on TV, and pay tribute to the British Bulldog (but not before Tim White steals two shows at once!)

Lacey and James Yull breakdown this months Hardcore TV and the latest in the state of ECW. A Tag title Change and a Piss Test

Chris White is joined by Billy Johnson to look at THE ALL NEW WCW in April 1999. Well, there's a new Nitro set anyway. The boys discuss:

Sting returning. Again. Spring Stampede 1999 and DDP winning the World Title for the first time Flair going insane. Again. Sting winning the World Title. Again. DDP winning the World TItle. Again.   (Chris is a little echoey at times, but perfectly listenable)

Rory McNamara is joined by Dan Welling and Bob Colling to look at a very eventful April 1999 for the WWF. The points of discussion include:   Shane Says 'Respect This' Backlash 1999 Review Undertaker and Stephanie in Unholy Matrimony It IS Time To Sing-Along-With-The-Rock SmackDown Pilot Episode Why Are The Brood Talking? 

Wrestling 20 Years Ago Special- Invasion from Planet Wrestletopia. 

 

Lacey & Peter review the 1st two issues of Suspicious Behavior Productions New Wrestling Comic - Invasion from Planet Wrestletopia. 

 

The series is co-created and cowritten by Matt Entin and Ed Kuehnel. And realesed by Suspicious Behavior Productions. With the tag line

“When a disgruntled pro wrestler declares himself ‘galactic champ of the universe’ a planet of alien wrestlers views it as an act of war.”

 

You can follow and find out more by searching for @SBP_Comics on twitter

March Vol 3 - ECW Living Dangerously - Taz v Sabu, RVD v Jerry Lynn Lacey, Eric Landstrom and Bob Colling Jr bring you ECW Living Dangerously, with a Champion v Champion match to unify the ECW and FTW titles, a Match Of The Year benchmark, Dudleys being the Dudleys and the demise of the FBI

Rory McNamara is joined by Dan Welling and Peter Kimber to begin another century's worth of shows on the Wrestling 20 Years Ago wingding.

They commemorate Episode No. 201 by - for night only! - invoking the spirit of Episode No. 1! No cuts, no pre- or post- tapes, no audio play-ins...just good old discourse the way it used to be on here. On the discussion list:   The Name On The Marquee Does Say Wrestling, but..... It's Uncensored! Ish! Rey and Kidman Have One Of The Matches Of The Month Bret Hart The WCW Edition Is Actually Involved In Something GOOD.

Chris White is joined by Rory McNamara and Erick Landstrom for the 200th edition of the Wrestling 20 Years Ago Podcast! Fittingly, they celebrate by taking you through one of the worst Wrestlemanias of all time! Also on the agenda:

Jim Ross turns heel again. Don't send for Rick Bogner Big Show but little prospects The brilliance of the Greenwich Posse Undertaker, Steph and all things...er..nice

Erick Landstrom is joined by Bob Colling to look at another eventful month of Hardcore TV. Topics of discussion include:

Everybody Loves Sid The mysterious benefactor is revealed and it's rather disappointing Francine goes above and beyond the call of duty

Rory McNamara is joined by Bob Colling and Billy Johnson to tackle the first month of Kevin Nash in full control of WCW (well....first month of official control anyway). The topics of discussion include:

Scott Steiner's courting techniques The fall and fall of Bret Hart Ric Flair, A Spotlight And A Turnip Truck Superbrawl XI The Other nWo Horsemen Parody 

Chris White is joined by Erick Landstrom and Rory McNamara to look at the month before Wrestlemania in the WWF. Included in their discussion are the likes of:

Yet Another Media Backlash St Valentine's Day Massacre PPV Review The Long-Awaited Austin - McMahon Match "The Rock Is Going To Wrestlemania!".. Oh And He Wins The WWF Title Too Vince McMahon: Teddy Boy?

Chris and Chris are here to take you through the first half of May 2002. After getting a summary of Insurrextion 2002 out of the way, they then head out of the Time Machine to discuss what is now known as The Plane Ride From Hell. Drawing heavily upon the recent 'Dark Side Of The Ring' documentary, they take you through what happened in those dark few hours - with very strong opinions on the actions and words of certain individuals.

 

LOTS of swearing and MUCH in the way of NSFW-content to be found within....

Lacey is joined by Billy Johnson & Ryan Swanson to discuss ECW Guilty As Charged, some awesome TV, a title change and the Dudleys in fine form.

Rory McNamara is joined by Erick Landstrom and Dan Welling to try and put some butts in the seat for WCW in January 1999. They break down the January 4th Nitro in painstaking detail, including THAT Schiavone line and THAT title 'match'.... and then somehow manage to pick themselves up to the review the Souled Out PPV! 

  And while you listen, why not try your hand at the "Fuck This Company" drinking game? As long as you aren't operating any heavy machinery....

After audio meltdown with the first attempt, Rory McNamara is back to have another try at talking you through January 1999 in the WWF! He is joined by Dan Welling to discuss no fewer than three title changes - all of which end up encompassing the good, the camp and the ugly of the company - and the small matter of very possibly the worst Royal Rumble PPV in history

Its that time of year again where we go rank and rate our favourite and least favourite things in the world of wrestling in 1998. Rory host a roundtable of Lacey, Chris White, Eric Landstrom and Dan Welling.

Tag Team: Feud Rising Star Worst Match:  Non-Wrestler Worst Booking Segment Worst Show: Talker: The Wahoo Award For Unbearable Shitness Of The Year  Best Show: Match: Worker: MVP:

Chris Lacey is joined by Billy Johnson for a whistle stop tour of ECW hardcore TV, we have title changes loads of match highlights and maybe one of the greatest moments of the year featuring Danny Doring and his ‘Dad’

Chris White is joined by Rory McNamara and Chris Lacey to round off the WWF's 1998. They look at the aptly-named Rock Bottom PPV, discuss the controversy surrounding "Undertaker's Symbol", say hello to a newcomer and heap praise on Vince McMahon getting ready to Rumble

Rory McNamara is joined by Chris Lacey and Billy Johnson for the first of two WWF shows this month. They review the UK-exclusive 'Capital Carnage' PPV and find time to debate whether or not Stone Cold Steve Austin is getting a bit boring (Spoiler: Only one of them thinks he is!)

Rory McNamara is joined by Erick Landstrom and Bob Colling to look at how World Championship Wrestling rounded off 1998. This includes Raven-As-Spoilt-Brat, Ric Flair having a heart attack in the ring, a battle over getting to control the company for 90 days....and of course Starrcade. 173......and 1. 

Merry Christmas Bill

 

Chris Lacey is joined by Eric Landstrom and Bob Colling Jr to discus the final ECW PPV of 1998 with November To Remember (or maybe forget) plus what turns out to be a exciting month of TV plus Buh Buh Ray Dudley’s promo’s go truly extreme

Rory McNamara is joined by Adam Joyce (yes, we put him on a WCW show again!) to talk about all the action south of the Mason-Dixon Line in November 1998. They discuss President Hogan, give their thoughts on the arrival of Bam Bam Bigelow, break down the World War III PPV and finish up by previewing Flair-Bischoff and Goldberg - Nash at Starrcade.

Warning. Could contain traces of Blaze Bayley-era Iron Maiden chat....

Dan Welling is joined by Pete Kimber and Devinder Vargas to review the state of the WWF in April 198..sorry, April 2002!

 

They look at the early effects of the brand split, review Backlash 2002, stop off to meet Dorothy Flair and then set-up their own handicap match between 'Our Resident Hulkamaniac' and Our Resident Hulkamaniacs!

 

 

Chris White is joined by Erick Landstrom and Dan Welling to review Survivor Series 1998, covering the forming of the Corporation and the crowning of The Rock as the Corporate WWF Champion. 

Chris Lacey is joined by Eric Landstrom to breakdown the build up to next months November To Remember. We discuss the lack of card for the PPV, the lack of Sandman, New Tag Champions and a End Of Year award contestant for Talker Of The Year in Buh Buh Ray Dudley As always you can listen to shows early as there done on Pateron and also exclusive Bonus Episodes

Chris White is joined by Rory McNamara and Chris Lacey to bring you all your WWF coverage for the month. Join them as they tackle the Judgement Day pay-per-view and a full month of Raw, including an Intercontinental Title tournament, the introduction of Mr Socko and the firing of Stone Cold Steve Austin.