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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!

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!