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Hands of Z #18.5: They Will Be Kings

Hands of Z steps outside the world of Zbyszko and Garvin for a special side journey into wrestling royalty with "They Will Be Kings"—this months .5 episode where Keith and Shawn spotlight two 1987 matches featuring legendary "Kings": Jerry Lawler and Harley Race.
👑 Match 1: Jerry Lawler vs. Curt Hennig – AWA World Title, MemphisOn paper, it’s a dream matchup: two masters of in-ring psychology, fighting for the AWA’s top prize. But here comes the hot take—Keith and Shawn dig in and question whether this match lives up to its long-standing reputation. Is it really an all-time classic, or has nostalgia outpaced reality?
👑 Match 2: Harley Race vs. Koko B. Ware – Maple Leaf Wrestling, TorontoThis one’s the surprise of the episode. Harley Race, deep into his WWF run, a fiery Koko B. Ware in a long match from Toronto. Expectations may have been low—but the end result? Let’s just say the guys were caught off guard. 
Give it a listen—because sometimes even kings need to be re-crowned… or dethroned.
 

The CrosUp #60

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 7/14-7/19. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Can Keithie Take The Heat - #4 - Sgt. Slaughter's Mess Hall Dip

Buongiorno!
 
The Backbone FOOD Network brings you the meals and stories from the 2000 cookbook Can You Take the Heat by Jim Ross & The WWF Superstars.
This episode, Chef Keithie stands at attention and whips into shape this Mess Hall Dip from everyone's favorite(?) drill instructor, Sgt. Slaughter. 
Bring this to your next invasion and see if everyone "ten hut". Can Keithie take the heat and avoid doing push-ups? 
 
Mangiare la mia famiglia

NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #7: September 1985

 
**NWA Crock & Roll #7: September 1985 (w/ Jacob Williams)**Originally aired December 2020 on the Place to Be Nation Wrestling Podcast Network
On episode 7 of *NWA Crock & Roll*, the boys are joined by Jacob Williams (*The Ruthlessly Aggressive Podcast, PTBNXT, Highway to the Impact Zone*) to dig into all things September 1985 in the NWA!
This episode features deep dives into:
* The crowded tag team scene of 1985* How promos made *every* wrestler and title feel important* Magnum TA stepping up—and a can't-miss video moment* Subtle booking hints foreshadowing Dusty vs. Flair* Dusty partying with Bette Midler and Waylon Jennings* Flair dropping the “kiss stealing” line for the first time* Tully Blanchard’s elite heel work that makes you want to punch him* The Andersons targeting “Human Broomstick” Sam Houston with unforgettable promo lines* A wildly uncomfortable Jim Cornette promo* The Midnight Express being wasted in a feud with... Jimmy Valiant and Rocky King?* The Rock 'n' Roll Express and Russians on a chain match collision course* A National Tag Team Title match, a Junior Heavyweight Title match, and... Gary Royal’s hair* Baby Doll’s babyface turn—and so much more!
It's a packed episode full of wild promos, big angles, and a ton of '80s southern wrestling flavor. Don’t miss it!
 

Highway Classic: Slammiversary 2005

On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake, Ben, Lewis, and Matt as they live watch Slammiversary 2005! Listen to the crew discuss Samoa Joe's TNA debut, a Three Way match for the X Division title, A King of the Mountain match for the NWA World Title, and more!

The Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 10 - Demolition Man

We're police officers! We're not trained to handle this kind of violence!
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 (with a mid-movie tag in from everyone's favorite 9021-NoSo Host Tim Capel) take on Matt Souzapalooza's pick Demolition Man.
Sylvester Stallone & Wesley Snipes are constantly fined "1 Credit" in this action-packed thrill ride. Can Sandra Bullock control this much testosterone? Will Dennis Leary entertain and inform? Can Nigel Hawthorne or Bob Gunton enjoy their peace and quiet? Highly unlikely to all these questions.
And of course we talk about the three seashells. 
Bad language, chocolate, gasoline, uneducational toys and anything spicy. Abortion is also illegal, but then again so is pregnancy if you don't have a licence.
 

The CrosUp #59

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 7/7-7/12, as well as WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event & Evolution, AEW's All In, & NXT's Great American Bash. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #6: September 1985 Super Shows Special

NWA Crock and Roll Revisit No. 6, originally aired in December of 2020 on Place to Be Nation Podcast Network
Matt Souza (Piece of the Action, Highway to the Impact Zone, Jenny and the Gems) joins the boys for a special bonus episode as they look at September 1985 Super Shows.
9 matches from Battle of the Belts 1 in Florida, WWC 5 Year Anniversary from Puerto Rico, and SuperClash 1 from Chicago—all from September '85!
They open with some discussion on the passing of Pat Patterson, then dive into the action:
3 Road Warriors matches against legendary opponents and tag teams
3 Ric Flair title defenses, including a fantastic one with Magnum TA that they’ve waited five months for, one against a man with a pinfall win over Randy Savage earlier in the year, and one that causes controversy as Calum almost gets a pink slip for the holidays
Possibly the worst match they will ever cover on this pod
Dr. G’s memories of Billy Jack Haynes
A Six-Man Title match with the Russians vs. a team they had about ten names for (Team Cocoon?)
Flair trying to get killed in Puerto Rico
Terrible Larry Nelson and Mike Graham commentary
…and so much more.

Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW Episode 28

Scott and Logan have made it to the first end of Vince Russo's WCW run! That's right we are talking about Sould Out 2000.  Billy Kidman has a star making performance with 3 matches and the guys talk about the what ifs with Benoit's Title Reign. They also discuss how they will cover the time between Russo runs. 

Linking Up Luchas #50

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 & Shawn Kidd as they continue Season 3 by discussing the episode from 8/9/17 & 8/16/17!  We dive into great Cueto Cup semifinal action, a shocking family connection, a batshit arena wide brawl, and much more!