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NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #11: November 85 Part 2

**Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Wrestling Feed in February 2021**
On Episode 11 of NWA Crock & Roll the boys are once again joined by guest Rory McNamara as they look at second half of November 85 to close out the journey to Starrcade! They discuss an iconic closing shot of 11/16/85 World Championship Wrestling, then jump into multiple 3 star plus matches and 1 average match including, Buddy Landell vs Manny Fernandez, 4 Ric Flair matches that include a banger 6 man with the Andersons, a fantastic angle and match for the title in Mid South vs. Ted Dibiase, another title defense against Koko Ware in Memphis and yet another title defense in Mid South against Jake Roberts with a shocking start. They close the show with a hot Road Warriors/Russians segment and big news on the vacant World TV title! A very match heavy episode with some awesome hidden gems as we look forward to next month where we cover all things Starrcade 85!

WBRN - BackBone Radio Network - Are you Listening?

Hi everybody, this is Keithie Kasem and I want to welcome you to the BackBone Radio Network.
Here you can enjoy sports & entertainment like never before. Catch some previews of our shows we offer here on the BackBone Wrestling Network.
Our hosts & co-hosts do all they can to entertain and inform, so stay a while, listen in and enjoy. 

Highway to the Impact Zone #125

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by special guest Lewis Maynard. In this episode, they live watch Bound For Glory 2007.
Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

Clash of the ChampBones - Clash V - St. Valentine's Massacre

In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born.
Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions.
Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. Keithie brings in the true "Backbone" of the BWN, Logjam Crossland as we work our way through a two and a half hour commercial for Chi-Town Rumble, I mean Clash of the Champions V: St. Valentine's Massacre live from the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Russian Assassins with Paul Jones vs The Midnight Express with Jim Cornette
Steve (not Scott) Casey vs Butch Reed
Lex Luger vs The Blackmailer
The Varsity Club (Mike Rotunda and Steve Williams) vs The Fantastics for the NWA United States Tag Team Championship
Ricky Steamboat vs Bob Bradley
Rip Morgan vs Rick Steiner
NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Champions The Road Warriors and Genichiro Tenryu vs Sting, The Junkyard Dog and Michael P.S. Hayes
Or so we thought as Tommy Young goes full on Tommy Young and we end up with a total farce. Check it out.

The Shit Take #26

In Episode 26, Keith and Shawnn bring two fresh takes that question long-standing assumptions in the world of pro wrestling. One revisits a bold exit from the 1980s, the other reimagines what it means to win the Royal Rumble. Both takes are sure to spark conversation.
Shit-Take #1 (Shawn):
"Tom Zenk did the right thing by walking out on Vince McMahon in 1987."
Shawn argues that Tom Zenk’s decision to leave the WWF during a promising run as part of The Can-Am Connection wasn’t a misstep — it was a principled stand. This take explores the importance of self-worth, business disagreements behind the scenes, and why Zenk’s choice might have been more forward-thinking than most give him credit for.
 Shit-Take #2 (Keith):
"The Royal Rumble winner should be able to challenge for any title, not just the world title."
Keith proposes expanding the stakes of the Royal Rumble. Instead of locking the winner into a world title match at WrestleMania, this take suggests giving them the freedom to challenge for any championship — whether it’s the Intercontinental, U.S., or even tag team gold. The idea reframes the Rumble as a more open-ended path to WrestleMania.

The CrosUp #63

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 8/4-8/9. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #10: November 85 Part 1

**Originally Aired on Place to Be Nation Wrestling Feed in February 2021**
On the landmark episode 10 of NWA Crock & Roll, Shawn, Dr. G and Calum are joined by first time guest, Rory McNamara (Special Relations, Seen Your Video, Wrestling 20 Years Ago podcasts) to discuss the first half of November 85! After a brief intro of Rory and his Crockett viewing history they open with the amazing storytelling of the build to Tully/TA “I Quit” match in 20 minutes worth of TV that has one of the best “real” angles ever and is the feud better than Dusty/Flair? Jim Crockett no selling President Bob Geigel mandates, Tully’s continued trend of making fedoras look good, the “Soviet Union Ambassador of Destruction” Nikita Koloff, an atrocious Billy Graham/Abdullah match, several “uncomfortable” promos that would not hold up well in 2021, Starrcade 85 Update, complete with a Wahoo match announced much to Calum’s chagrin, Dusty’s “special” boot and return to the ring after injury, Arns continued claim to the now vacant TV Title, a trip to Mid South as Flair faces Butch Reed in a non title match with a shocking ending, why Sam Houston and Terry Taylor should stay away from microphones, the iconic first mention of the Four Horseman and close the show with the even more iconic greatest promo of all time... “Hard Times” as read by Calum Rhodes with a thought provoking breakdown by the newly tagged “Shakespeare of Special Relations” Rory McNamara. Starrcade 85 build continues and we are only halfway through the month!
We aren’t Tony & Conrad and don’t pretend to be, but possibly our best episode to date!

Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW Episode 30

ITS UNCENSORED!!!! Will the podcast be as uncensored as the 2000 PPV? Join Scott, Logan and guest Tim Capel as they go over Uncensored 2000.  The Wall continues his quest to destroy opponents, crowbar is destroyed. Will Scott Steiner be the worst insurance policy ever?  For some reason Hogan must pose, err main event brother. Also did we say that Crowbar is hurt? Its Uncensored!!!!

Linking Up Luchas #52

Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith & Scott Shifflett as they continue Season 3 by discussing the episodes from 8/30/17 & 9/6/17!  We dive into two very good street fights, a lot of good story for Ultima Lucha being built, great Dario moments, and much more!

Hands of Z #19: The Holy Grail

In Episode 19, Hands of Z hits its defining moment. After months of searching, speculating, and digging through dusty archives, Shawn and Keith strike gold — twice.
Thanks to the WWE Vault Network, the long-lost Omni bout between Ronnie Garvin and Larry Zbyszko for the National Television Title has finally surfaced. But that’s not all. Shawn uncovers an additional match from his personal collection — giving us two high-stakes Garvin vs. Zbyszko encounters, back-to-back.
 Match #1:
Ronnie Garvin (c) vs. Larry Zbyszko1983 – National TV Title MatchGarvin defends the National Television Championship in a rarely seen gem that captures both men at their gritty best.
Match #2:
Ronnie Garvin vs. Larry Zbyszko1984 – Tournament BoutAn open-round tournament match with a shot at Ric Flair on the line. High intensity, raised stakes, and two veterans fighting for a date with destiny in Baltimore!
This is the moment the series has been building toward. Two matches, real stakes, pure storytelling — and the clearest look yet at the physical, psychological chess match between Garvin and Zbyszko. This isn’t just another episode — it’s the Hands of Z holy grail.