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New Gen on a Mission #107: First Monday Night Nitro

In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka discuss the first WCW Monday Night Nitro. 
They talk about Luger, IRS and Norton all showing up, good spread of talent between matches, Pasta Mania and Pepe. Enjoy!

The CrosUp #98

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 4/6-4/11, as well as TNA's Rebellion. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #45: May 1986 Part 1

***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in July 2022***
 On episode 45 of NWA Crock and Roll, all four Horsemen are back together to begin the journey of May '86! Topics include; “Good Hand” Don Kernodle vs. Arn for TV Title, one of the greatest matches ever watched on the podcast for National Title that takes up a whole episode of World Wide, more greatness in the Baby Doll/Jim Cornette feud with a new twist, a fantastic Morton/Flair World Title House Show match from Greensboro and close with the Territory Spotlight segment looking at a WCCW World Title match between Rick Rude and Bruiser Brody that causes Dr. G to cut a heated promo on Dave Meltzer!
 

Clash of the ChampBones - Clash XII - Mountain Madness/Fall Brawl '90

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. This episode, Keithie welcomes back for a return encounter, Scotty "Too Hotty" Shiff.
Clash of the Champions XII: Mountain Madness/Fall Brawl '90 live from the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, North Carolina in which we see a few debuts, one hell of a US Title match and the Stinger's first title defense against The Black Scorpion????
The Fabulous Freebirds with Buddy Lee Roberts vs The Southern Boys with Bullet Bob Armstrong
Mike Rotunda vs Buddy Landel
Tim Horner and Brad Armstrong vs The Master Blasters
The Nasty Boys vs Jackie Fulton and Terry Taylor
Bill Irwin vs Tommy Rich
LPWA Women's Champion Susan Sexton vs Bambi
NWA United States Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers vs Maximum Overdrive
Stan Hansen vs The "Z-Man" Tom Zenk
NWA United States Champion Lex Luger vs The Nature Boy Ric Flair
NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Sting vs The Black Scorpion 
All this plus Missy Hyatt, Sid Vicious and a Freebirds trip to Hollywood.

Highway to the Impact Zone #137

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland, TNA expert Matt Souza, and special guest Jennifer Smith as they live watch the 12/20/07 episode of Impact.

The Shit Take #43

2 Fun topics on this episode of The Shit Take after Shawn screws up the number ordering in episodes!
Keith-Dave Meltzer is a 0 Star Journalist
Shawn-Trick Williams is already a bigger star than 90% of the Roster

The CrosUp #97

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 3/30-4/4, as well as NXT's Stand & Deliver. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!

We Watch Comics: Journey Through the ArrowVerse - Episode 5 - Damaged

We Watch Comics dives headfirst into the ever-expanding world of comic book movies and TV shows — one episode at a time. 
Join Logan and Keithie as we being our Journey through the ArrowVerse; Arrow, the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning & Batwoman, the boys will pull the thread of the fabric of the Multiverse and maybe have some fun doing it.
This episode, Logan & Keithie find out just how "Damaged" Oliver, Quentin & Laurel are.

NWA Crock and Roll Revisit #44: Pre-Crockett Match Year Spotlight

***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in June 2022***
On episode 44 of NWA Crock and Roll, the boys pause before going head first into May 86 with a new bridge episode concept that will take place after each monthly watch called Pre Crockett Match Year Spotlight. The concept: 6 matches featuring Crockett stars from a wrestling year prior to the Crockett era starting in April 85 or prior to them becoming a part of Jim Crockett Promotions. This episode looks at 1985 and matches with some historical context that set up the Crockett era.
Included; Flair vs. Gordy for World Title, Road Warriors vs. The High Flyers for AWA Tag Titles, Rock and Roll Express vs. The Freebirds, Buzz Tyler vs. Tully Blanchard for TV Title, Wahoo vs. TA in a cage for US Title that one person gives a shocking rating and close with a match with The Russians vs. Don Kernodle and…Ricky Steamboat?? This was a fun one! All matches discussed can be found on You Tube!
 

Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW #44

In Episode 44 of the pod, Scott and Logan go over the 5/22 Nitro! We have a new champion due to a Ric Flair brain aneurism? There's also a funeral for Ric Flairs career and someone comes out of the casket? How will Kidman be cucked this week? Find out on this episode of Are You Smarter than Vince Russo's WCW!!!