Ep 287 – Best of WHX Vol 6: 1997 We bring you our favorite matches from 1997 in clip show style! If you like any of these, check out the full shows always in the archives0:17 - Welcome2:57 – Stone Coll Steve Austin vs Bret “Hitman” Hart in a Submission match with Ken Shamrock as the special guest referee from Wrestlemania 13 (ep247)17:10 – BWO Japa…

In this episode, Dan and I talk about a number of the news stories surrounding AEW and WWE.kenzimmermanjr による

The booooys are back in-wrong podcast. We're getting tired of these WWE games that release every year and barely add anything new. But at least we've got the NU SCHOOL! We also talk about the Netflix shows the Queen of Villains and Mr. McMahon. One is very fun, the other really doesn't bring anything new to the table. Watch the Omni show on the WWE…

Ep 286 – Dusty Finish Vol 4A compilation of all of the Dusty Finishes from Ep 235 - 285 taking us from November 1992 to November 19960:18 - Welcome3:12 - The Dusty Finish1:24:50 - GoodbyesMusic from this week’s show is “New Body” by Audio Adrenaline and “Bellbottoms” by Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionRate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or w…

In this episode, I discuss the professional wrestling and refereeing career of St. Louis' first professional wrestler, George Baptiste.kenzimmermanjr による

Ep 285 - Starrcade 1997 “Hogan’s a colorful guy…but his nightmare’s black ‘n white. Paybacks are Hell!”Everyone knows about the main event, but what about the rest of the show?1:03 - Welcome15:26 - Starrcade Opening19:11 - Dean Malenko vs Eddie Guerrero for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship26:15 - The nWo (Vincent, Scott Norton and Konnan) vs Ray …

SmackDown vs RAW 2008 is a video game. Wrestling Twitter sucks. But hey, there's some fun stuff to talk about including SCOOPS on the status of a Fight Forever sequel and details on an unmade AKI game.

Ep 284 - D-Generation X: In Your House “Attitude is Everything” Lots of firsts during this show0:28 - Welcome15:00 - IYH Opening16:02 - Brian Christopher vs Taka Michinoku in the Tournament Finals for the inaugural WWF Light Heavyweight Championship21:12 – Los Boricuas (Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada, and Miguel Perez) (w/ Savio Vega) vs the Disciple…

In this episode, we discuss 1925-1928, when both Ed "Strangler" Lewis and Joe Stecher claimed the World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship.kenzimmermanjr による

This episode is about WWE Smackdown! Vs RAW 2007, Rick Rude hallucinations, and comfortable underwear.

Ep 283 - November to Remember 1997There are things I want to forget0:31 - Welcome13:18 - NtR Opening13:50 – Tommy Rogers vs Chris Candido18:17 - Chris Candido and Lance Storm vs Tommy Rogers and Jerry Lynn22:04 - Justin Credible (w/ Jason, the Sexiest Man on Earth) vs Mikey Whipwreck28:48 - Pitbull #2 (w/ Pitbull #1, Lance Wright and Brakkus) vs Ta…

A doozy of an episode. We review SVR '06, a game which doesn't offer much fun unless you really hate Teddy Long. We also talk the UPW Manhattan Center inspired arena, reminisce on WCW and what could have been, the hellhole that is X and memories of the Master and Ruler of the World. Rest in Peace, Sid…

Ep 282 - World War 3 1997 “60 Warriors. 3 Rings. 1 Survivor. You Do the Math”We tried to do the math, but it was some college level trig0:29 - Welcome16:42 - WW3 Opening18:20 - Glacier and “The Cat” Ernest Miller vs the Faces of Fear (Meng/Barbarian) (w/ Jimmy Hart)24:35 - Disco Inferno vs Perry Saturn (w/ Raven) for the WCW World Television Champi…

In this episode, we look at Taro Miyake's challenge matches in England and review one of the few double-crosses after the formation of the National Wrestling Alliance.kenzimmermanjr による

It's a story of newfound fame out east, a private match with Tom Jenkins, the importance of a loudmouth manager, and a couple of riots. It's the story of Fred Beell, Part 7! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American Newspapers.pwhistorynerds による

The easiest way to describe SmackDown! Vs RAW is Here Comes The Pain without the soul. But we go into further detail, as well as talk Bastante Bueno Lucha Libre, The Wrestling Code technical demo, the state of UPW and a lot more.

Ep 281 - Survivor Series 1997 “Gang Rulz”Who screwed who?0:25 - Welcome15:06 - SS Opening16:34 - The Headbangers (Mosh/Thrasher) and the New Blackjacks (Blackjack Bradshaw/Blackjack Windham) vs the Godwinns (Henry O/Phineas I Godwinn), Road Dog and “Bad Ass” Billy Gunn in a Survivor Series Elimination match23:38 – The Truth Commission (Jackyl, Reco…

For years, WWE SmackDown!: Here Comes the Pain has been considered one of the best wrestling games of all time. Headlined by the top stars of the Attitude Era, new faces such as Goldberg and Brock Lesnar as well as the SmackDown Six. Does it still hold up in 2024? Let's find out!

Ep 280 - WCW Monday Night Nitro 10/27/1997The night after Havoc0:27 - Welcome13:40 - Nitro Opening16:06 - Rey Mysterio Jr vs Dean Malenko for the WCW World Cruiserweight Championship23:12 - La Parka vs Glacier28:38 - Stevie Ray (w/ Miss Jacqueline) vs Lex Luger32:09 - Eddie Guerrero vs Chris Jericho34:15 - Fit Finlay vs “The Crippler” Chris Benoit3…

In this episode, we discuss the controversial 1887 match between Evan "Strangler" Lewis and English catch wrestler Tom Connors.kenzimmermanjr による

I've always thought Shut Your Mouth was an underrated game because of what came after it. On it's own, it's still a really fun game with a tremendous graphical update. Except for the CAWs...

Ep 279 - – Halloween Havoc 1997 “Snap into the Madness”One of the greatest matches ever0:30 - Welcome16:48 - HH Opening17:57 - Yuji Nagata (w/ Sonny Onoo) vs Ultimo Dragon25:40 - Gedo vs Chris Jericho31:30 - Rey Mysterio Jr vs Eddie Guerrero for the WCW World Cruiserweight Championship vs Mask match42:51 - Steve “Mongo” McMichael vs Alex Wright (w/…

Finally! The episode is...here. On Smackdown! Just bring it. Woah! The review. Alex Wright!..is a really great person.

Ep 278 – ECW Hardcore TV 10/25/1997Rick Rude is making life hard for the champ again0:33 - Welcome14:12 - Hardcore TV Opening17:52 - “The Franchise” Shane Douglas (w/ Francine and Chris Candido) vs Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Rick Rude) for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship21:27 – Mikey Whipwreck vs Sabu (w/ Bill Alfonso)23:46 - Justin Credible (w/ Ja…

Fred Beell fell into a career slump in 1903, only to break out on the nation stage in Baltimore at the close of 1904. Listen to that journey unfold, along with some wild side quests and wild stories of the midwest in the early 1900s. Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American Newspapers.…

Not much wrestling game news this week but there's a helluva lot of figure talk coming out of Comic Con. We talk all the wrestling brands as well as Marvel and DC.

Ep 277 – WWF Monday Night RAW 10/6/1997A famous faction gets its name0:23 - Welcome17:01 - RAW Opening22:59 - The Headbangers (Mosh/Thrasher) vs the Godwinns (Henry O/Phineas I Godwinn) (w/ Uncle Cletus) in a Lumberjack match26:34 - Miguel Perez vs Marc Mero (w/ Sable)35:45 - Rocky Maivia (w/ the Nation of Domination) vs British Bulldog (w/ the Har…

In this episode, I discuss the development of the St. Louis wrestling promotion under Tom Packs and Sam Muchnick.kenzimmermanjr による

Happy 75th birthday, Mongo! Somehow, we were able to record an episode that is under an hour! We take a look at the Simple Series games. Japanese releases by YUKES using the Smackdown engine. We also talk Steve Masson's Neckbreaker game, Fight Forever and pre-Comic Con figure reveals.

Ep 276 – WCW Monday Night Nitro 10/6/1997Storytelling on point0:27 - Welcome12:05 - Nitro Opening14:26 - Jeff Jarrett (w/ Queen Debra) vs Booker T (w/ Miss Jacqueline)18:47 - Billy Kidman vs Alex Wright23:24 - Mortis (w/ James Vandenberg) vs “The Cat” Ernest Miller26:47 - Scott Hall (w/ Syxx) vs Hector Garza31:58 - Disco Inferno vs Diamond Dallas P…

We've decided to hold off until next week for the Simple Series so this week we're talking a little bit of gaming and a whole lot of wrestling figure Comic Con speculation. As well as Marvel, DC and terrible fanbases.

Ep 275 - Badd Blood: In Your HouseA tragedy mars this one0:28 - Welcome14:27 - IYH Opening16:27 - The Nation of Domination (Rocky Maivia, D’Lo Brown and Kama Mustafa) vs the Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Hawk/Road Warrior Animal) in a Handicap match22:47 - Mosaic and Tarantula vs Max Mini and Nova27:14 - The Godwinns (Henry O/Phineas I Godwinn) (w/ …

In this episode, we discuss how Hubert and Charley Pesek affected the career of John "The Nebraska Tigerman" Pesek.kenzimmermanjr による

We're back, babbby! As promised a few weeks ago, we're looking at the first two Smackdown games for the PSX. We also talk about Virtual Basement lol, UPW looking for a publisher and the craziest news of the week, WWF No Mercy prototypes! New figures! DC Comics! Oh my!

A match against a living legend, a look at the Gotch gang, a whole lotta strangling, a fake Turk, and a wild ad for vitality pills. It's the story of Fred Beell, part 5. Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American Newspapers.pwhistorynerds による

Ep 274 – WWF Monday Night RAW 09/22/1997 First time in Madison Square Garden and they call their shot0:22 - Welcome14:06 - RAW Opening16:16 - Rocky Maivia (w/ the Nation of Domination) vs Ahmed Johnson in the Quarterfinals of the WWF Intercontinental Title Tournament24:49 - The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal/Road Warrior Hawk) vs the Nation of…

Ep 273 – As Good As It Gets 1997 New faces and a few old favorites make an appearance0:35 - Welcome14:51 - AGAIG Opening14:58 - The FBI (Little Guido and Tracy Smothers) (w/ Tommy Rich) vs Hardcore Chair Swingin’ Freaks (Axl Rotten and Balls Mahoney)20:39 - Justin Credible (w/ Jason, the Sexiest Man on Earth) vs Jerry Lynn25:54 - Lance Storm vs Chr…

In this episode, I discuss the federal government prosecuting a gambling ring in 1910. The case exposed how wrestlers worked matches to bilk fans betting on the matches.kenzimmermanjr による

Well, our recording software failed on us so a lot of this episode is missing but you do get to hear us talk about the Fire Pro Wrestling 35th Anniversary. Which was..a t-shirt giveaway. We also go over 2K24 DLC featuring the Honky Chunk Man, figures, the Wyatts and the state of wrestling as a whole. Luckily, I was able to call in a special favour …

Ep 272 – One Night OnlyOnly Europe and Canada got this one 0:28 - Welcome16:53 - ONO Opening18:20 - Hunter Hearst Helmsley (w/ Chyna) vs Dude Love24:41 - Leif Cassidy vs Tiger Ali Singh (w/ Tiger Jeet Singh)27:50 - Los Boricuas (Savio Vega and Miguel Perez vs the Headbangers (Mosh/Thrasher) for the WWF Tag Team Championships32:38 - Flash Funk vs th…

Wins, losses, angry letters, and attempt to move west, and a box office bomb against a wrestling legend. It's the story of Fred Beell, part 4! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American Newspapers.pwhistorynerds による

This week, we welcome back Freem to discuss WWF No Mercy. Is it really the best AKI game? We also go over the news. The newest VPW2 Freem Edition update, new Fire Pro? Rated Arrrgh DLC, UPW animations and a whole lot more. Here's to another 50 and 80 uncounted Special Reports.

Ep 271 – Fall Brawl 1997 “The Rage in the Cage”They telegraph the ending a little too much 0:28 - Welcome15:12 - Fall Brawl Opening17:37 - Eddie Guerrero vs Chris Jericho for the WCW World Cruiserweight Championship25:06 – Harlem Heat (Booker T/Stevie Ray) (w/ Miss Jacquelyn) vs the Steiner Brothers (Rick/Scott Steiner) (w/ Ted DiBiase)30:40 - Ulti…

In this episode, I talk about the upcoming podcast schedule and website revisions to kenzimmermanjr.com.kenzimmermanjr による

Blazing Tornado was HUMAN's attempt at an arcade wrestling game. With a much smaller roster than usual, but great presentation. The game would see improvements in its Saturn port which we also go over. We also take a deep dive into the current gaming industry on the week of Summer Game Fest.

Ep 270 – Terry Funk’s WrestleFest: 50 Years of FunkTerry decides to say bye-bye….for now0:45 - Welcome16:59 - WrestleFest Opening17:44 - Roadkill vs Wing Kanemura21:28 - Taz vs Chris Candido for the ECW World Television Championship26:23 - Lady Cooga vs Shark Tsuchiya29:43 – The Youngbloods (Chris/Mark Youngblood) (w/ Ricky Romero) vs the Bushwhack…

A tale of bait-and-switch booking, stacking the betting odds, a wrestler with upset stomach, and why you can't answer a public challenge from the dark woods of the frontier. It's the story of Fred Beell, part 3! Venmo research donations accepted at @nicholas-gossert Primary sources: Sited articles from American Newspapers.…

Fire Pro Wrestling: Iron Slam '96 was considered by many to be the black sheep of the series. At least, until 2012. The second ever 3D wrestling game released, the game features impressive animations and music but is unfortunately plagued by poor, broken AI and a miniscule roster. Here is our review.…

Ep 269 – Ground Zero: In Your House “That’s the Bottom Line”The midcard is still a problem and we've made IYH even longer0:29 - Welcome15:39 - IYH Opening18:47 - Goldust (w/ Marlena) vs Brian Pillman in an Indecent Proposal match23:14 - Brian Christopher vs Scott Putski28:04 - Savio Vega vs Faarooq vs Crush in a Triple Threat match39:10 - El Torito…

In this episode, we discuss wrestlers and jiu jitsu fighters working matches in Brazil. We also review WWE's King and Queen of the Ring.kenzimmermanjr による