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NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #5: August 1985

(Originally aired November 2020 on the Place to Be Nation feed)
In this episode, the team welcomes Scott Shifflett to break down a red-hot month of NWA action from August 1985. Highlights include:
A brief and forgettable reign ends for Mid-Atlantic Champion Buzz Tyler—gone almost as soon as he arrived.
MVP promos from Ole Anderson, Ric Flair, Magnum T.A., and Tully Blanchard steal the spotlight.
Not-so-MVP promos from Dusty Rhodes, including one that notably doesn't age well in 2020.
The underrated brilliance of Baby Doll shines through, as the group agrees Dusty needs to back off.
Two standout angles: a six-man match ending in a broken arm and a memorable Magnum T.A. legal confrontation that sparks one of the all-time great Starrcade bouts.
An intense Ric Flair vs. The Russians confrontation, including a hidden gem NWA World Title match between Flair and Nikita Koloff from the Omni, laying groundwork for long-term storylines.
A strong month for Sam Houston... until a disastrous match with Black Bart derails momentum.
Terry Taylor’s continued blandness as he challenges Tully for the U.S. Title.
More groans as Jimmy Valiant appears in two matches, including a Six-Man Tag Title defense by the Russians—shockingly rated over 2 stars by some.
A U.S. Tag Title bout featuring Billy Jack Haynes & Wahoo McDaniel vs. Rick Rude & Jack Hart (with a legendary manager).
Paul Jones challenges Dusty for the TV Title using “his men”—but the panel agrees nobody’s asking for this.
The show ends with a visit to Florida, setting up a major Ric Flair vs. Wahoo McDaniel clash.

Hands of Z #18

Happy July 4th!
On this episode of The Hands of Z, Keith and Shawn head back to Georgia Championship Wrestling in 1983 for two matches that really caught them off guard—in the best way possible.
First, it’s Ron Garvin vs. Buzz Sawyer, a fast-paced, chaotic match packed with storytelling and physicality. Then we’ve got Larry Zbyszko taking on a young “Ravishing” Rick Rude, nearly a decade before they’d be on the same side in the Dangerous Alliance.
These may not be "hidden gems" in the traditional sense, but based on the era, the pacing, and what actually happens bell to bell, both matches really surprised Keith and Shawn. In fact, they might be some of the most fun they’ve had watching matches for the show so far.
Tune in to hear why these bouts stood out, what made them so engaging, and how these snapshots from 1983 GCW became unexpected highlights.
 

Highway to the Impact Zone #123

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 10/4/07 episode of Impact.
Listen and join us on this wild ride through Total Nonstop Action.

Clash of the ChampBones - Clash IV - Season's Beatings

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 & Big Daddy Shawn continue on with Clash of the Champions IV: Season's Beatings live from the UTC Arena in Chattanooga, Tennessee (the Chattanooga Choo-Choo). 
Eddie Gilbert & Ron Simmons vs The Fantastics (United States Tag Team Title Tournament Finals)
"Dr. Death" Steve Williams vs The Italian Stallion (not that one, the other one)
Paul Jones vs a One-Armed Ivan Koloff
Dusty Rhodes vs Road Warrior Animal (the winner of the match gets control of the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship)
The Midnight Express with Jim Cornette vs NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair & NWA United States Heavyweight Champion Barry Windham with J.J. Dillon
And stay till the end to hear Jim Cornette's balls to the wall promo.

The Vault #6: Capital Combat 1990

On this episode of The Vault, Shawn is joined by Logan and Shiff to dive into the wonderfully weird world of WCW Capital Combat 1990 – aka "The Return of Robocop", aka  "How Many Tag Matches Can We Cram Into One Night?"
Shawn was there live and he’s got stories. Spoiler: Robocop doesn't wrestle, but he does bend some "steel" bars.
The gang breaks down:
Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair in a cage match with all the drama and none of the clean finishes.
The Road Warriors' last hurrah in WCW for a while – and surprisingly go out with a bang.
A tag team overload that had some long ass matches and odd pairings, balanced with two bangers.
So. Many. Promos. And Segments. Need an intermission? Too bad, here’s Gordon Solie being miserable and accosted by purple fog machines.
Whether you’re here for the debut of El "Lazertron" Gigante, Captain Mike Routnda, A hair match with two bald guys, grown men beating each other with sex straps, the return of JYD, the greatness of the Steiners and The Midnight Express, Luger on his deathbed getting screwed out of the World or just to hear Logan say Robocop, this episode is for you. And hey, if you want to relive the chaos, you can actually watch Capital Combat 1990 on the WCW YouTube Channel – but listen to us first so you know when to enjoy, laugh, cringe, or question your life choices.
Hit play and prepare for a wild ride through steel cages, spandex, and sci-fi madness – only on The Vault!!

The CrosUp #57

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 6/23-6/27, as well WWE's Night of Champions. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Can Keithie Take The Heat - #3 - J.R.'s Tex-Mex Stew & X-Pac's Banana Cream Pie

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 goes south of the border with a Tex-Mex stew and does a little Bronco Buster on a favorite fruit. J.R.'s Tex-Mex Stew and Some X-Pac Banana Cream Pie. Do these mix? Highly Unlikely Jess, but have no Faces of Fear, these were served on separate nights. 
 
Mangiare la mia famiglia

NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #4: July 1985

Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Podcast Feed in 2020, The Crockett time machine rolls into July 1985 as the crew welcomes first-time Crockett viewer Ben Locke to the show! 
The episode opens with a tribute to the late Road Warrior Animal, setting the tone for a heartfelt yet lively discussion. From there, the boys dive into one of the wildest weeks in wrestling history—July 5-13, featuring the first-ever Great American Bash, a red-hot six-man main event on Mid-Atlantic TV, and an all-time classic Tag Team Title Match.
The crew also explores:
The impact and legacy of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1985
The universal love for The Andersons (and the not-so-universal love for Jimmy Valiant)
Hot crowds, Crockett tropes, and David Crockett’s many expressive faces
A new man crush for Ben
A match that had Calum feeling some type of way
Another legendary Dr. G story featuring the mysterious Grand Wizard
The greatness of Manny Fernandez, and "The Flying Burrito"
An all-time innuendo-laced promo from Magnum T.A. before chaos ensues
The rise of a promising midcard with Terry Taylor, Sam Houston, and even American Eagle (yes, who?)
The short-lived but real reign of World Champion Buddy Landell
A heel Dusty Rhodes, a babyface Ric Flair, and a bonus World Title match from Mid-South
The ongoing saga of Baby Doll, complete with Floyd the horse drama
From new champions to emerging stars, ridiculous promos to emotional farewells—July ‘85 is absolutely loaded, and this episode captures every bit of it.
🕕 So grab your remote, turn the dial to 6:05 PM Eastern and it’s time to Crock & Roll!
 

Backbone Sports Zone #3

In this episode of the Backbone Sports Zone, join Matt, Shiff, and Logan as the discuss the hot topics in sports including the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup Finals, the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers and more! Plus Logan gives a rundown of the PGA Tour, talks about Wimbledon, and the College World Series in the debut of the CrosUp Sports Edition!  

Are You Smarter Then Vince Russo's WCW Episode 27

Sorry for the absence, faithful listener! Due to Scott forgetting to edit the podcast and having to push their recording, Scott and Logan was going to drop Sould Out 2000 here. But we realized that the go home Thunder never was dropped. So enjoy the go home thunder for a show that might have been and be ready for 2 weeks for Sould out 2000!