Retro Wrestling Podcast

Alex takes a look back at the night WWECW decided to run a Big Show vs. Batista match for the main event in the Hammerstein Ballroom. We'll see how that goes for them. I'm sure the ECW faithful will love that. We get to see the Brooklyn Brawler in action! Roadkill gets to stand around in catering! If that's not enough, we also get a Kevin Thorn promo! Oh, and some guy named CM Punk makes his WWE television debut.

This week Alex and Patrick review ECW's November to Remember from 2000 which was a pay-per-view to forget. We also discuss the deaths of New Jack, Del Wilkes, and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. We also briefly mention some of the bigger news surrounding AEW, WWE, and GCW's surprising new champion. So get extreme with us on this edition of Retro Wrestling Podcast! (review starts at 33:00)

In this Retro Wrestling Podcast Extra, Alex reviews WWF Ground Zero: In Your House from 1997 featuring Bret Hart defending his WWF Championship against Del Wilkes aka The Patriot. We also talk a little bit about Del Wilkes wrestling background as we remember Del Wilkes who passed away on June 30, 2021 at the age of 59. The Del Wilkes interview clips at the end of the review are from Pro Wrestling Defined (@ProDefined on Twitter) and from the old Stone Cold Steve Austin Podcast...

In this RWP Extra: Alex looks back at Vice's Dark Side of the Ring episode from March of 2020 entitled "The Life and Crimes of New Jack" in honor of Jerome Young who passed away May 14, 2021 at the age of 58 from a heart attack. This episode contains clips from Dark Side of the Ring which can be found at vicetv.com. We also highly recommend checking out the Crime in Sports podcast episode about New Jack which can be found at shutupandgivememurder.com

In this episode of Retro Wrestling podcast we take a walk down memory lane and along a scaffold as we review the JCP/NWA classic Starrcade 1986 featuring sensational head shaves, frightening falls, and a melee in the main event. The review starts at 21:24. The Jim Cornette clip at the end is from The Jim Cornette Experience which can be found over at JimCornette.com Note from Alex: I'm very sorry for the long delays between episodes. Lots going on. I also apologize for some of the audio...

In this edition of Retro Wrestling Podcast we discuss Wrestlemania 37 and then dive into the *final* ever ECW show which took place at the Hammerstein Ballroom back in January of 2001. It was a show that featured a surprisingly great "I Quit" match and a big surprise (not an appearance from Scott Hall). So, sit back and enjoy our review of this historic ECW show. The review starts at 1:06:47.

In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast, we discuss a few news items for the third week of March 2021 including the WWE Network's transition to Peacock, Miranda Gordy's WWE tryout, and the debut of Chris Masters in the NWA. Then, it's time to slog our way through Bash at the Beach 1998 where the basketball court couldn't contain Dennis Rodman and Karl Malone. The review starts at 51:30.

On the heels of Royal Rumble 2021 we head back to 1997 and check out the Royal Rumble from the Alamodome featuring the showdown between Shawn Michaels and Sid, Undertaker and Vader, and Stone Cold Steve Austin's first memorable Rumble performance. We also discuss the passing of Butch Reed, Shaq's return to wrestling, and the departure of Lars Sullivan from the WWE. The review begins at 48:37.

In this Retro Wrestling Podcast Extra: Alex reviews the final episode of WWE's version of ECW. It was a grand total of two matches, zero fanfare, and a lot of shilling for NXT. Let's relive the end to the dismal relaunch of ECW together!

We begin this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast by taking some time to mourn the many tragic losses in the world of pro wrestling that we missed during our hiatus in December 2020. Alex also explains some of the struggles of recording regularly during 2020. We also take a minute to respond to some listener feedback. Then, it's time to head back nearly 19 years to check out the Hulkster's revival tour as it stops in Nashville for a long await rematch with The Undertaker. We also get to...

Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast we go back to a historic debut in the WWF as we celebrate the historic 30 year career of The Gobbledy Gooker (also some guy named The Undertaker). We also talk Taker for the first hour or so and reflect on his three decade tenure in the WWF/E. The review of Survivor Series 1990 begins at 1:15:38. Enjoy! Stay safe!

Happy November! This week Alex and Patrick are going to party like it's 1999 as they review the unfinished pilot episode of WCW Festival de Lucha. It was an idea from WCW in 1999 so what could possibly go wrong? In the news: WWE superstars say goodbye to twitch, Kylie Rae calls it a career(maybe?), and Patrick remembers the life of Tracy Smothers. The review starts at 53:43.

Hi there! Remember us? We're back! After taking a monthlong absence from publishing a new episode, we've returned to review Eastern Championship Wrestling and one of their early non-ppv supercards. We also discuss the new Jerry Lawler podcast and the passing of Road Warrior Animal. The review starts around 25:25.

In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast we revisit the 1st Royal Rumble of "the new generation". It's a show that features the long awaited clash between Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty, two amazing debuts, a great WWF title match, and a Royal Rumble where a new star booked their ticket to Wrestlemania 9! Don't be like Lex Luger and tease us...listen today!

In this edition of Retro Wrestling Podcast Patrick and Alex discuss the controversy surrounding the WWE and its desire to have their independent contractors cease all content creation outside of WWE endorsed platforms, we mention the handful of recent WWE departures, and briefly chat about the new change in character for Roman Reigns. Then, we review an old episode of World Championship Wrestling from 1986 where Bullet Bob Armstrong teams up with his son to take on Bill Dundee and Jimmy...

In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast, we review Summerslam 1990 featuring a double main event with Hulkster taking on the Earthquake and Rick Rude battling The Utlimate Warrior. Before we dive into the review, we discuss the life and legacy of "Bullet" Bob Armstrong who passed away on August 27, 2020 at the age of 80. The review starts at 27:14.

This week we head all the way back to 1999 to check out an epic encounter between Sting and DDP. We also discuss Renee Young's WWE departure, an update to the legal troubles facing the DiBiase family, update the Sonya Deville stalker case, and give a preview of the Vampiro documentary. There's even an Erik Watts sighting on this episode of Nitro and he lives up to the hype. The review starts at 35:12.

Marty Jannetty has led a life filled with many ups and many, many downs. For a thorough review of Marty Jannetty's life both inside and outside of the ring, we highly recommend checking out the Crime In Sports Podcast's episode about him (check them out at shutupandgivememurder.com) However, in light of Marty's most recent craziness (possibly confessing to a serious crime in a facebook post), we decided to look back at a good day in the life of Marty when Shawn Michaels reunited with him for...

In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast we review a gutsy performance from Rick Martel as he takes on Booker T for the TV title, Chris Jericho goes for Juvi's mask, we witness the birth of big poppa pump, and we finally get the rematch to Starrcade 1997 that left a lot to be desired. It's Superbrawl 8! Enjoy!

In this week's review Alex and Patrick take a look back at one of Rowdy Roddy Piper's most memorable matches as he takes on Bret Hart at Wrestlemania 8. Patrick chose this to honor the memory of Piper who passed away on July 31, 2015 (so around the 5th anniversary of his passing). We also briefly chat about Rusev's new Twitch venture and Raw Underground. We also give a brief update on the status of Retro Wrestling Podcast and our apologies for the infrequency of our episodes. Thanks for...