Shot of Wrestling

Episode 226: Swinging for the Fences

This week we have an interview with Vinny Pacifico. He talks to us about his time at Evolve, and his upcoming debut at WrestlePro. Plus: is it time for WWE to abort the Retribution angle? Where will RVD and Katie Forbes wind up next? Has Vince McMahon gone too far taking over his talents’ Twitch accounts? Is The Gargano Way the best way? What does an Alexa Bliss/Fiend alliance mean for the women’s division? Who stole the show at Clash of Champions? Also, how much credit does Chris Jericho deserve in the growth of AEW? 

Episode 225: On The Road Again?

This week the two man faction known as 2Gud, Ace Andrews & Big Cuzzo, join MJP and together they all pay their respect to the late great Road Warrior Animal.  WWE is considering leaving the ThunderDome to start traveling again, is it too soon or more importantly, worth the safety risk?  With the E focusing more on quantity over quality, does this give the edge to Impact and AEW?  Has Social Media done more harm than good to the business?  We also share our thoughts on the debut of Retribution.  Was it a let down and is it salvageable?  

Episode 224: Baddest Women on the Planet

This week we pay our respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We also discuss the possible return of Ronda Rousey. Does WWE need her right now? Plus: Melina is coming back to WWE, what does this mean for NWA? Why are some IMPACT wrestlers working without a contract? Is Braun Strowman a good fit for Raw Underground? When will we see the return of Su Yung? What are the top entrance themes of all-time? Which main event was better: NXT or AEW Dynamite?

Episode 223: Tag Teams, A Lost Art?

This week we pay tribute to the lives we lost on 9/11. We also recap BCW Anniversary 4. Plus: can WWE really blame their recent releases on budget cuts? Should wrestlers unionize? Is AEW Dynamite’s recent ratings hike legit? Will NXT move to Tuesdays permanently? Is Mauro Ranallo missed on commentary? Did the match between Finn Balor and Adam Cole live up to the hype? Is FTR really the best tag team in the world? Will the WWE Women’s Tag Team division last? And, should more wrestling promotions work together like AEW and NWA?

Tommy Dreamer

This week we have a very special interview with Tommy Dreamer! We discuss his involvement with our watch party, and what it’s like to hang out with The Innovator of Violence. Plus discussions about his schedule, how acting and wrestling are similar, the best advice he received, and who he sees as the next Tommy Dreamer. 

Episode 222: The Comeback of Wrestling

This week we are joined by the owner of BCW, Mr. Anthony Cole! He talks about his upcoming show, BCW Anniversary 4, and the importance of being Black wrestling promoter. Also: Who will be the next NXT Champion? How will relinquishing the title hurt Karrion Kross' character? Did the PWI 500 get it right with Jon Moxley ranked #1? When will WWE bring back the fans? Does Pat McAfee have a future in WWE? Which match stole the show at SummerSlam? Is The Retribution storyline getting stale? Plus, with the return of Paul Heyman, has Roman Reigns finally gone heel? 

Episode 221: SummerSlam Weekend

This week join the fun as we play a SummerSlam Trivia game! Also: Renee Young is leaving WWE. How big of a loss is this to the company? Will the return of The Draft help WWE's ratings? Who is the best tag team in wrestling? Why is Pat McAfee getting so much praise? Is The Miz involved with Retribution? Did the WWE bring Velveteen Dream back too soon? Plus, a huge announcement from BCW! And, with Sonya Deville making national headlines, we discuss the dangers of fan obsession. 

Episode 219: Sweet Retribution

This week The Rock surprised everyone and sent shock waves in the sports world, as it's announced he has bought the XFL.  Will this help bring new eyes on the product?  Triple H lays down a challenge to Pat McAfee for NXT Takeover, how did Pat answer and does this put to bed the work or shoot question?  Could we see an inter promotional series between two of the best in the industry right now?  The FTR from AEW and The North from Impact could not only make history, but could also put tag team wrestling on the map.  Shane McMahon returned and introduced Raw Underground and Retribution officially made their debuts.  Will they both breathe new life into a stale product, or will fans reject them?  All this and more including, Marty Jannetty killed a guy?

Episode 220: Next Stop-SummerSlam

This week we take a look back at some of our top SummerSlam moments. Also: Is WWE moving to the Amway Center the right move? Did the WWE ruin wrestling for Rusev? Will airing indie shows on WWE Network lead to more subscribers? Is Alexa Bliss Sister Abigail? Who is behind Retribution? Is Raw Underground here to stay? Should Randy Orton be the next WWE Champion? Plus a tribute to Kamala. May he Rest In Peace.

Episode 218: Brace for Impact!

This week, shots were fired from IMPACT. Did MJF steal his promo from EC3? Also: why did WWE give such a big send off to Kairi Sane? Should IMPACT keep the term “Knockouts”? Is Wrestle House a hit? Will AEW add an extra hour to Dynamite? Is Trey Miguel the next AJ Styles? Does The Miz get enough credit? How shocking was the end to Smackdown? What happens next to Alexa Bliss? Is Sasha Banks’ championship victory on Raw legit? Plus a brand new 3 Count featuring our Top Title Changes! 

Episode 217: The Golden Age?

This week we discuss the fallout of Extreme Rules and Slammiversay. Which one was the better show? Also: Which promotion is thriving during the pandemic? Are we truly in The Golden Age of wrestling? Is AEW ready to compete with Raw or Smackdown? Why are Daniel Bryan and Edge working with creative? Is a Lita return best for business? Was the Jeff Hardy/Sheamus story line over the top? Will Dolph Ziggler ever get the proper push? Plus we talk about the evolution of IMPACT, and how they are on the rise. And more!

Episode 216

This week, as a tribute to the Women’s Revolution, we discuss our top Women Champions. Also: With the rumors surrounding NWA, what will be the fate of the company? Is Mauro Ranallo overrated on commentary? Is Sonny Kiss the next star in AEW? Will Wrestlemania 37 go on as planned? Plus we take a look at WWE’s social media policy.

Episode 215

This week we debate which was better: Fyter Fest or Great American Bash. Also: what’s next for Adam Cole? Who is the Michael Jordan of wrestling? Is The Rock’s social media platform worth the money? Is WWE’s response to their COVID-19 outbreak too little too late? And our thoughts on the new United States Championship design. Plus an all new 3 Count where we create our own factions by utilizing the talent roster from every major wrestling promotion.

Episode 214

This week we look back on the legacy of The Undertaker. We discuss our favorite rivalries with The Dead Man, and wonder if this is truly the end. We also talk about the #SpeakingOut movement in wrestling. Plus: with Tessa Blanchard released from IMPACT, where will she go next? How badly does WWE need Charlotte Flair? Is the team of Bayley & Sasha Banks stealing the show? And a discussion on how COVID-19 is affecting WWE.

Buzz Killer Pat Buck

This week we present an exclusive interview with newly rehired Pat Buck. He shares some interesting information, including behind the scenes stories of a day in the life of a WWE producer.