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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!

Roulette Classic: Harpeth Canoey

On this classic episode of YouTube Roulette that originally aired on the Place To Be Nation Wrestling Network, join Matt, Shiff, Logan, and Jake as they live watch Gangrel vs Kevin Thorn in a Cage match, The Bushwackers vs Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff from Heroes of Wrestling, Johnny Gargano in a Triple Threat match, and Abdullah the Butcher and Giant Kimala vs Andre the Giant and Giant Baba. 

New Gen on a Mission #93: End of May 1995

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka continue to discuss the fallout from the first In Your House. 
They discuss Vince and him fawning over Shawn (again), Tekno Team 2000, the Heavily Bodies expiration date, and why not Backland for President. Enjoy!

The CrosUp #58

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 6/30-7/5. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

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.