The Wrestling Purists

Well, it’s been since SUMMERSLAM. Way too long, so we caught up on the big news stories and events since then, plus talked about Money in the Bank, Bound for Glory, and Wrestledream. We’re back baby!

Ryan and Jeff welcome Travis (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod for, what else? WCW! This time, Hollywood Hogan returns after a 4 month PPV hiatus to team with THE WORM Dennis Rodman, 1 month removed from the NBA Playoffs, to headline Bash at the Beach 1997!

Ryan and Jeff welcome musician Jim Montgomery to the pod to discuss “Kurt” of the Ring, Kurt Angle’s King of the Ring card from 2001.

Ryan and Jeff take some time to talk about the state of WWE, catch up on all the wrestling that’s happened over the last few weeks, and to see what’s coming up.

After previewing the massive weekend of wrestling to come, Ryan and Jeff discuss the inaugural Forbidden Door event from 2022.

Ryan and Jeff talk about WCW’s The Great American Bash from 1999!

Once again joined by Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations), the guys talk about TNA Sacrifice from 2010. It’s been a few years (3 to be exact) since Lockdown 2010 was discussed (and Travis was there for that too!). This is another below mid-card from the Hogan Era in TNA. Headlined by RVD and AJ Styles, listen to see if there are any hidden gems on this turd of a PPV.Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink!Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order!https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod⁠https://linktr.ee/wppod1⁠Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home⁠License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG

Ryan and Jeff talk about Backlash from 2017. Matches include Shinsuke Nakamura’s main roster in-ring debut, Champion of America Kevin Owens vs AJ Styles, and Jinder Mahal’s first WWE title opportunity against Randy Orton.Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink!Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order!https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod⁠https://linktr.ee/wppod1⁠Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home⁠License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG

On this Retro Review, the guys talk about WCW Slamboree 1997! A very WCW card, headlined by 2 active NFL defensive legends, with no Hogan, Sting, or Luger. We also mourn the loss of icon Ted Turner, talk about name changes in NXT, and share why Okada should not lose to Darby Allin.Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink!Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order!https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod⁠https://linktr.ee/wppod1⁠Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home⁠License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG

The guys celebrate 150 EPISODES by covering an ROH classic between Samoa Joe and CM Punk from 2004, as well as talking about the recent releases.Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink!Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order!https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod⁠https://linktr.ee/wppod1⁠Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home⁠License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG