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The best and worst of pro wrestling covered weekly by Nick Piccone (PhillyInfluencer.com, FoxPHLGambler.com) and Vaughn Johnson (Inquirer.com). Since 2015, the duo has produced compelling, unique, and entertaining weekly episodes along with special exclusive content on Patreon ... Live commentary specials before they were cool, deep dives into entire pay-per-view events, movies, documentaries, and career retrospectives, high profile guests, current product analysis, and much more! Request your own deep dives on Patreon: patreon.com/theshooterspod Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

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The best and worst of pro wrestling covered weekly by Nick Piccone (PhillyInfluencer.com, FoxPHLGambler.com) and Vaughn Johnson (Inquirer.com). Since 2015, the duo has produced compelling, unique, and entertaining weekly episodes along with special exclusive content on Patreon ... Live commentary specials before they were cool, deep dives into entire pay-per-view events, movies, documentaries, and career retrospectives, high profile guests, current product analysis, and much more! Request your own deep dives on Patreon: patreon.com/theshooterspod Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Twitter:

@nickpiccone

Language:

English

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Episodes

364: WWF Over The Edge '98: In Your House Deep Dive

5/21/2023
This week, we head back to the Attitude Era and dive deep into WWF Over The Edge '98: In Your House. Stone Cold Steve Austin defends the WWF Championship against Dude Love with Vince McMahon as the special guest referee, Gerald Brisco as the timekeeper, and Pat Patterson as the ring announcer. Possibly the best Austin match of this era? John Layfield before he was a wreslter, Steve Blackman's first WWF run in 1988, and much more! But first, we discuss the passing of Superstar Billy Graham, AEW Collision being officially announced for Saturday night starting in June, and more. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:02:37:55

CLASSIC 326: WWF IYH 15: Cold Day in Hell Deep Dive

5/19/2023
IT'S CLASSIC EPISODE WEEK! We are uploading a classic episode every day of the week, and today is our WWF In Your House: Cold Day In Hell deep dive! Austin vs. Undertaker for the WWF Title with the Hart Foundation sitting in the front row. Ken Shamrock's WWF PPV in-ring debut against Vader. Triple H vs. Flash Funk. Rocky Maivia vs. Mankind. Ahmed Johnson vs. THE ENTIRE NATION OF DOMINATION!? PRESS PLAY!!! -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:01:24:03

CLASSIC 284: WWF IYH: Beware of Dog Parts 1 & 2 Deep Dive

5/18/2023
IT'S CLASSIC EPISODE WEEK! We are uploading a classic episode every day of the week, and today is our WWF In Your House: Beware of Dog Parts 1 AND 2 deep dive! Shawn Michaels vs. British Bulldog after a SEVERE STORM CUT OUT ALL THE SATELLITES FOR OVER AN HOUR! We talk all about it on this deep dive. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:01:42:53

CLASSIC 325: WWF In Your House 1 Deep Dive

5/17/2023
IT'S CLASSIC EPISODE WEEK! We are uploading a classic episode every day of the week, and today is our WWF In Your House 1 deep dive, where Bret Hart pulled double duty against Hakushi and Jerry Lawler, and Diesel defended the WWF Championship against Sid. WWF 1995. Right up Nick's alley. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:01:59:30

CLASSIC 285: WCW Slamboree '97 Deep Dive

5/16/2023
IT'S CLASSIC EPISODE WEEK! We are uploading a classic episode every day of the week, and today is our WCW Slamboree '97 deep dive. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, and Kevin Greene vs. Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Syxx. Eagles legend Reggie White makes his in-ring debut against Steve "Mongo" McMichael, and much more! -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:02:23:12

363: WWE Backlash 2003 Deep Dive

5/11/2023
This week, the guys continue their BACKLASH FLASHBACK! Backlash 2003 from the Worcester Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts saw the WWE in-ring debut of Goldberg as he took on The Rock. Brock Lesnar defended the WWE Championship against up-and-comer John Cena, and we saw perhaps the worst dubbed show on Peacock as almost every single theme song was dubbed over. Ridiculous stuff. Oh, and a Triple H/Kevin Nash feud. Great! -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:02:33:46

362: WWF Backlash 2002 Deep Dive

4/30/2023
This week, the guys continue their BACKLASH FLASHBACK! Backlash 2002 from the Kemper Arena in Kansas City. Hollywood Hulk Hogan found himself back in a World Title main event match against Triple H a month after blowing the roof off the SkyDome in Toronto against The Rock at WrestleMania X8. Eddie Guerrero. Rob Van Dam. Kurt Angle. Edge. Tajiri. Kidman. Austin. Undertaker. There was no shortage of massive talent on this pay-per-view, which was the first one after WWF's first brand extension. We dive deep into it all on this week's show! -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:02:08:37

361: WWF Backlash 2001 Deep Dive

4/23/2023
This week, the guys continue their BACKLASH FLASHBACK! Backlash 2001 from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois is the event they're diving deep into this episode, where the TWO-MAN POWER TRIP of Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker/Kane HAVE ALL THE GOLD. AND THE POWER. OR NO GOLD. AND NO POWER? -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:01:45:33

360: WWF Backlash 2000 Deep Dive

4/13/2023
This week, the guys begin their BACKLASH FLASHBACK all April long! Backlash 2000 from the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. is the event they're diving deep into this episode, where The Rock would face Triple H for the WWF Championship one month after WrestleMania 2000! -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:02:47:53

359: Reaction to WrestleMania 39, Endeavor WWE/UFC merge, Vince McMahon back

4/5/2023
Vince McMahon is back running WWE, who is now owned by Endeavor. We're down bad. Mark Henry Jr. joins us this week to talk all about it and give our thoughts on #WrestleMania 39, as well as what's next for Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:01:26:10

358: WWE WrestleMania 22 Deep Dive

4/1/2023
At WrestleMania 22, John Cena cemented his status as a top WWE performer by defeating Triple H in the main event. This week, we take a deep dive into it all! -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:02:37:22

357: WWF RAW 4/13/98 Deep Dive

3/16/2023
IT'S 3/16! And this week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into the April 13, 1998 episode of RAW IS WAR... which emanated from the CoreStates Center in Philadelphia and was *supposed* to be headlined by Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon for the WWF Championship. Ain't a whole lot of Brotherly Love being felt, as the Dude re-appears to stake his claim to... something. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:02:10:16

356: Best Roads to WrestleMania

3/9/2023
This week, Nick and Vaughn discuss their favorite build-ups to WrestleMania through the years. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:01:44:43

355: WWF In Your House 13: Final Four Deep Dive

3/2/2023
This week, we dive into WWF In Your House from February 1997 - Final Four. Shawn Michaels vacated the title days earlier and made this main event, featuring Bret Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Vader for the WWF Championship. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:01:55:38

354: The Sami Zayn Dilemma

2/23/2023
This week, we dive into the hottest storyline in professional wrestling - Sami Zayn and The Bloodline - and whether WWE made the right call in having Roman Reigns defeat Sami Zayn in Montréal at the Elimination Chamber premium live event. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:01:10:43

353: The Bloodline Story Deep Dive

2/4/2023
This week, we dive deep into the entire Bloodline storyline. From Roman Reigns' return to the company during the COVID pandemic in August 2020, to Sami Zayn turning on him at last week's Royal Rumble, we cover it all to truly put in perspective what an all-time professional wrestling storyline this will wind up being in the history books. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:01:49:44

352: WWF Royal Rumble 2000 Deep Dive

1/27/2023
This week, we fulfill a Patreon request and dive deep into the 2000 #RoyalRumble from Madison Square Garden! Tazz debuts and chokes out Kurt Angle. The very first Tables Match. An all-time classic Street Fight for the WWF Championship between Triple H and Cactus Jack. The Rock wins the Rumble! And more! -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:03:07:19

352: WWF Royal Rumble 2000 Deep Dive

1/26/2023
The 2000 Royal Rumble featured Triple H defending the WWF Championship against Cactus Jack in a Street Fight -- a match that still holds up today as one of the greatest ever in Royal Rumble history. The Rock and Big Show were at odds, Rikishi and Too Cool got down in the Rumble match, and TAZZ debuted for the Fed to deliver a chokeout to our Olympic Gold Medalist, Kurt Angle. All inside Madison Square Garden! We dive deep into it on this week's episode, along with touching on some current...

Duration:03:07:45

351: RIP Jay Briscoe; WWE Royal Rumble 2017 Deep Dive

1/20/2023
We sure will "Remember the Rumble" from 2017 in the Alamodome for... being one of the most boring Rumbles of all time. What's not boring is our takes on it, so press that play button as we dive deep into the 2017 WWE Royal Rumble. Cena ties Flair! Jericho in a shark cage! More! But first, we start off on a somber note and pay tribute to one of the most influential professional wrestlers of all time, Jamin Pugh, better known as Jay Briscoe. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:03:00:28

CLASSIC 315: WWF Royal Rumble 1992 Deep Dive

1/19/2023
You've heard our live commentary, now join Nick and Vaughn as they dive deep into the entire 1992 WWF Royal Rumble event. One of the best pay-per-views in WWE history, debate your pet. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@theshooterspod] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/theshooterspod] Facebook: [The Straight Shooters] E-mail: [straightshooterspodcast@gmail.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshooterspod/support

Duration:03:17:49