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The CrosUp #62

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 7/28-8/1, as well as WWE's SummerSlam. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #9: October 85 Part 2

*Originally aired on the Place to Be Nation Wrestling Feed in January 2021*
The journey through October 1985 continues as the crew — joined once again by guest Logan Crosland — takes a deep dive into a pivotal month in the NWA landscape.
Episode Highlights:
1. International Flair
 The crew kicks things off in Japan with a rare title vs. title showdown as NWA World Champion Ric Flair battles AWA Champion Rick Martel* Plus, an unexpected alliance as Flair & Martel team up to face Tsuruta and **Genichiro Tenryu in an action-packed tag encounter.
2. Studio Showdowns
Back at the familiar TBS Studios, Arn Anderson lays claim to the TV Title, with the long-awaited return of his iconic fedora.* Arn then faces off with Wahoo McDaniel for the Southern Heavyweight Title, leading to Calum’s shining moment — much to Shawn’s dismay.
3. Dusty’s Road to Recovery
Dusty Rhodes pays a visit to the doctor and delivers his first eerie, post-injury confrontation with Ric Flair — this time via satellite from the PWI Scouting Report Studios.
4. Tag Team Turmoil & Rising Tensions
Rock ‘n’ Roll Express reflect on their recent title loss.Magnum T.A. and Tully Blanchardescalate their feud with blistering intensity, setting the stage for their legendary *I Quit* match. The debut of Miss Atlanta Lively shakes things up as she aligns with Jimmy Valiant, creating new problems for the Midnight Express.
The Road to Starrcade '85 continues to heat up — alliances are shifting, rivalries are exploding, and the stakes are higher than ever on NWA Crock & Roll!
 

The Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 11 - Boogie Nights

l'm a star. I am a big, bright, shining star.
In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life. 
Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie.
Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND.
This episode, Logan, Keithie & Tim talk exotic pictures with Boogie Nights.
Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds, Julianne More and and amazing cast (minus Philip Seymour Hoffman) star in this probably true to life film about the wild seventies and eighties in southern California and the adult film industry. 
Wait, didn't we already talk porn in Episode 8? Yeah, we did. So what of it. 
Can l kiss you? Please? Can l kiss you on the mouth? No, Philip Seymour Hoffman, you may not.

Highway to the Impact Zone #124

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by TNA expert Matt Souza. In this episode, they live watch the 10/11/07 episode of Impact.
Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

The Shit Take #25

Episode 25 is all about one of wrestling’s most legendary factions — The Four Horsemen. Keith and Shawn each bring their own Horsemen-related hot take to the table!
Shit-Take #1 (Shawn):
"In 1988, Barry Windham should have taken over leadership of the Four Horsemen from Ric Flair."
This take suggests that after turning heel and joining the Horsemen, Barry Windham was ready to step into the leadership role and allow Ric Flair to move into a different space within the faction. The argument centers on Windham’s in-ring presence, athletic prime, and potential to lead the group into its next chapter while maintaining its elite status.
Shit-Take #2 (Keith):
"Curt Hennig’s heel turn on the Horsemen in 1997 was a bigger deal than Hulk Hogan joining the NWO."
This take ranks Hennig’s betrayal of the Horsemen at Fall Brawl ‘97 above Hogan’s heel turn at Bash at the Beach ‘96 in terms of shock value and emotional impact. It positions the moment as the true symbolic end of the Horsemen era and a devastating blow to traditionalist fans, arguing that it carried more weight within the context of wrestling history than Hogan’s shift to the NWO.
 

The CrosUp #61

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 7/21-7/26, as well as TNA's Slammiversary. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Highway Classic: No Surrender 2005

On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake, Matt, and guest Gruney as they live watch No Surrender 2005! Listen to the crew discuss Samos Joe vs Chris Sabin, AJ Styles vs Sean Waltman, Raven vs Abyss in a Dog Collar match for the NWA World title, and more! 

NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #8: October 85 Part 1

Originally aired January 2021 on the Place to Be Nation Wrestling Feed
The boys return for Episode 8 of the *now bi-weekly* NWA Crock & Roll, diving into October 5–19, 1985, with special guest Logan Crosland (*Highway to the Impact Zone*, *Wrestling’s Chicken Salad*). After getting to know Logan and his limited Crockett experience, the crew breaks down a packed couple of weeks that feature:
* A surprisingly good Jimmy Valiant angle (yes, really!) featuring the return of Big Momma—much to Mama Cornette’s dismay* The crowning of a dull new National Champion* Tully Blanchard's legendary fashion statement and 30-day vacation from Magnum* Arn Anderson gunning for Dusty Rhodes’ TV Title—stealing it and enraging David Crockett* Ric Flair defending his title vs. Butch Reed in Mid-South and then again in a cage vs. Nikita Koloff, triggering a wild chain of events* The brilliance of wrestling realism: Doctors Hiswani and Crockett?* Dusty on crutches… and Dusty falling on crutches—completely no-sold by Tony Schiavone* Paul Jones beefing with "Superstar Billy Hogan"* Starrcade ‘85 hype with Roger Kent announcements* A cool finish to a World Tag Team Title change* A solid U.S. Title match: Tully vs. Ron Bass, followed by a wild post-match beating involving… Black Bart?!
And more, as the official road to Starrcade ‘85 begins!
 

Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW Episode 29

In Episode 29 of the pod, Scott and Logan are joined by Matt Souza, they discuss the comings and goings of the shows between Sould Out and Superbrawl 2000. We discuss, the worst match ever of Tank Abbott vs Big Al, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair both returning. Also how the roster is just decimated and feels old. Then then Main Event which has to been seen to be believed. 

Linking Up Luchas #51

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 Jacob Williams & Scott Shifflett as they continue Season 3 by live watching the episode from 8/23/17!  We dive into a seconds long mask vs mask match, the Cueto Cup Finals, and the big Mysterio vs Mundo title match!