Alex takes a look back at the night WWECW decided to run a Big Show vs. Batista match for the main event in the Hammerstein Ballroom. We'll see how that goes for them. I'm sure the ECW faithful will love that. We get to see the Brooklyn Brawler

ECW November To Remember 2000 November 5, 2000

Jul 28th, 2021 1h 33m

This week Alex and Patrick review ECW's November to Remember from 2000 which was a pay-per-view to forget. We also discuss the deaths of New Jack, Del Wilkes, and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. We also briefly mention some of the bigger news surr

RWP EXTRA: WWF Ground Zero: In Your House September 7, 1997

Jul 11th, 2021 1h 34m

In this Retro Wrestling Podcast Extra, Alex reviews WWF Ground Zero: In Your House from 1997 featuring Bret Hart defending his WWF Championship against Del Wilkes aka The Patriot. We also talk a little bit about Del Wilkes wrestling background

RWP Extra: Dark Side of the Ring: The Life and Crimes of New Jack

Jun 18th, 2021 40m 21s

In this RWP Extra: Alex looks back at Vice's Dark Side of the Ring episode from March of 2020 entitled "The Life and Crimes of New Jack" in honor of Jerome Young who passed away May 14, 2021 at the age of 58 from a heart attack. This episode co

Starrcade 86 Night of the Sky Walkers November 27, 1986

May 23rd, 2021 1h 49m

In this episode of Retro Wrestling podcast we take a walk down memory lane and along a scaffold as we review the JCP/NWA classic Starrcade 1986 featuring sensational head shaves, frightening falls, and a melee in the main event. The review star

ECW Guilty as Charged January 7, 2001

Apr 19th, 2021 2h 4m

In this edition of Retro Wrestling Podcast we discuss Wrestlemania 37 and then dive into the *final* ever ECW show which took place at the Hammerstein Ballroom back in January of 2001. It was a show that featured a surprisingly great "I Quit" m

WCW Bash at the Beach 1998 July 12, 1998

Mar 21st, 2021 2h 2m

In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast, we discuss a few news items for the third week of March 2021 including the WWE Network's transition to Peacock, Miranda Gordy's WWE tryout, and the debut of Chris Masters in the NWA. Then, it's time t

WWF Royal Rumble 1997 January 19, 1997

Feb 15th, 2021 2h 16m

On the heels of Royal Rumble 2021 we head back to 1997 and check out the Royal Rumble from the Alamodome featuring the showdown between Shawn Michaels and Sid, Undertaker and Vader, and Stone Cold Steve Austin's first memorable Rumble performan

RWP EXTRA: The Final Episode of WWE'S ECW February 16, 2010

Feb 7th, 2021 51m 1s

In this Retro Wrestling Podcast Extra: Alex reviews the final episode of WWE's version of ECW. It was a grand total of two matches, zero fanfare, and a lot of shilling for NXT. Let's relive the end to the dismal relaunch of ECW together!

WWE Judgment Day 2002 May 19, 2002

Jan 18th, 2021 2h 20m

We begin this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast by taking some time to mourn the many tragic losses in the world of pro wrestling that we missed during our hiatus in December 2020. Alex also explains some of the struggles of recording regularl

WWF Survivor Series November 22, 1990

Nov 26th, 2020 2h 10m

Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast we go back to a historic debut in the WWF as we celebrate the historic 30 year career of The Gobbledy Gooker (also some guy named The Undertaker). We also talk Taker for the first h

WCW Festival de Lucha

Nov 9th, 2020 1h 53m

Happy November! This week Alex and Patrick are going to party like it's 1999 as they review the unfinished pilot episode of WCW Festival de Lucha. It was an idea from WCW in 1999 so what could possibly go wrong? In the news: WWE superstars say

ECW The Night The Line Was Crossed February 5, 1994

Oct 27th, 2020 1h 11m

Hi there! Remember us? We're back! After taking a monthlong absence from publishing a new episode, we've returned to review Eastern Championship Wrestling and one of their early non-ppv supercards. We also discuss the new Jerry Lawler podcast a

WWF Royal Rumble 1993 January 24, 1993

Sep 22nd, 2020 1h 38m

In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast we revisit the 1st Royal Rumble of "the new generation". It's a show that features the long awaited clash between Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty, two amazing debuts, a great WWF title match, and a R

World Championship Wrestling November 29, 1986

Sep 6th, 2020 1h 21m

In this edition of Retro Wrestling Podcast Patrick and Alex discuss the controversy surrounding the WWE and its desire to have their independent contractors cease all content creation outside of WWE endorsed platforms, we mention the handful of

WWF Summerslam 1990 August 27, 1990

Aug 30th, 2020 1h 53m

In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast, we review Summerslam 1990 featuring a double main event with Hulkster taking on the Earthquake and Rick Rude battling The Utlimate Warrior. Before we dive into the review, we discuss the life and lega

WCW Monday Nitro April 26, 1999

Aug 25th, 2020 1h 52m

This week we head all the way back to 1999 to check out an epic encounter between Sting and DDP. We also discuss Renee Young's WWE departure, an update to the legal troubles facing the DiBiase family, update the Sonya Deville stalker case, and

WWE Raw March 14, 2005

Aug 20th, 2020 1h 58m

Marty Jannetty has led a life filled with many ups and many, many downs. For a thorough review of Marty Jannetty's life both inside and outside of the ring, we highly recommend checking out the Crime In Sports Podcast's episode about him (check

WCW Superbrawl 8 February 22, 1998

Aug 9th, 2020 1h 34m

In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast we review a gutsy performance from Rick Martel as he takes on Booker T for the TV title, Chris Jericho goes for Juvi's mask, we witness the birth of big poppa pump, and we finally get the rematch to St

WWF Wrestlemania 8 April 5, 1992

Aug 7th, 2020 1h 45m

In this week's review Alex and Patrick take a look back at one of Rowdy Roddy Piper's most memorable matches as he takes on Bret Hart at Wrestlemania 8. Patrick chose this to honor the memory of Piper who passed away on July 31, 2015 (so around

WWF IYH No Way Out of Texas February 15, 1998

Jul 28th, 2020 1h 2m

Join Alex as he relives the first pay-per-view he got to watch live (and not on scamblevision) as he reviews a terrible WWF offering that was the bridge between Royal Rumble 1998 and Wrestlemania 14. One of the most disappointing Card Subject T

WWF No Way Out 2002 February 17, 2002

Jul 14th, 2020 2h 1m

In this episode of Retro Wrestling Podcast we discuss the sale of Evolve to the WWE, Sarah Logan's good news, Necro Butcher's bad news, and a little more coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak in Florida. Then, it's time to go back to 2002 and the l

Patrick's Appearance on Sign Guy's Wrestling Show

Jun 30th, 2020 58m 5s

Patrick's appearance on Sign Guy's Wrestling Show. You can learn more about the Sign Guy's Wrestling Show by going here: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/turnbuckle_turmoil/2020/06/26/patrick-young-joins-sgws?fbclid=IwAR0Lo5jbZ5dJBz8fBvv6fT0113D9P

Patrick's Appearance on The Original Rope Break

Jun 30th, 2020 42m 26s

This is Patrick's appearance on The Original Rope Break. You can follow them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheOGRopeBreak or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Rope-Break-1187294444779808/ and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/chan

WWF Vengeance 2001 December 9, 2001

Jun 30th, 2020 2h 26m

This week Patrick and Alex discuss the COVID-19 outbreak within the WWE, the cancellation of WWE Backstage, the release of Tessa Blanchard from iMPACT, NXT's revival of Great American Bash, and the Undertaker's "Last Ride". Then, we go to a his