Wrestlespective: A WWE / wrestling podcast

Wrestlespective Radio goes back to the 1980s as Josh and Jason discuss three classic grudge matches: the Terry Funk-Jerry Lawler empty arena match in Memphis from 5/9/1981, the Iron Sheik-Sgt. Slaughter boot camp battle at Madison Square Garden from 6/16/1984 and Michael P.S. Hayes, Buddy Roberts and Terry Gordy battling Kevin Von Erich, Kerry Von […]

Josh Hachat and Jason Mann are back with another edition of Wrestlespective Radio. This time, they discuss this week’s “ReCW” invasion of TNA Impact, whether this version will work any better than anything TNA does, what ECW means in wrestling in 2010, what influence ECW had in the Monday Night Wars, remembering some of the […]

Wrestlespective Radio returns as Jason Mann and Josh Hachat continue looking back at the Monday Night War between WCW and WWF. Part 3 of our series looks at November 1995, and topics discussed include: the Shawn Michaels concussion angle, the end of Dieselmania and that tricky Bret Hart, someone besides Hulk Hogan becoming WCW champion, […]

This edition of Wrestlespective Radio continues our month-by-month review of the six-year Monday Night War between WCW Nitro and WWF Raw. Jason Mann and Josh Hachat travel back to October 1995 and explain Hulk Hogan’s first flirtation with the dark side and continued uncontrolled ego, Bret Hart’s continuing feuds with wrestlers who were far beneath […]

This edition of Wrestlespective Radio begins our month-by-month review of the six-year Monday Night War between WCW Nitro and WWF Raw. Jason Mann and Josh Hachat take you back to September 1995, when Hulkamania was (still) running wild over WCW and Diesel power was running WWF. Topics of discussion include Lex Luger’s shocking debut on […]

Josh Hachat and Jason Mann return with part two of our discussion of Pure Sports Builds. We talk about Ken Shamrock’s WWE career, specifically his debut against Vader at Cold Day in Hell in 1997 and his Lions Den battle with Owen Hart at Summerslam 1998. Topics covered include: MMA’s influence on pro wrestling, making […]

Josh Hachat and Jason Mann talk about the end of the Second Monday Night War (what a glorious struggle it was) and what TNA should do now that it has to tuck its tail back to Thursday night. We also talk about the disappointing Wrestlemania 26 buyrate and the reasons why it was disappointing. Originally […]

Josh Hachat and Jason Mann return with a new episode of Wrestlespective Radio and part one of our discussion of Pure Sports Builds! Our wide-ranging discussion focuses on Brock Lesnar vs. The Rock at WWE Summerslam 2002 and Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe at TNA Lockdown 2008. We also talk about how emphasizing wins and […]

Jason Mann and Josh Hachat discuss Wrestlemania 2000, headlined by a fatal four-way between Triple H, The Rock, Big Show and Mick Foley with a McMahon in every corner. Topics include: how too many McMahons can ruin a perfectly good thing, seeing Paul Bearer do crotch chops, watching our first Chris Benoit matches in nearly […]

Jason Mann and Josh Hachat return for part two of our review of the 2000 Royal Rumble. We discuss the greatness of Mick Foley, how patience paid off with the ascension of Triple H, detailing why their street fight might be among the greatest WWE matches ever, the Royal Rumble match itself, how The Rock […]

Jason Mann and Josh Hachat are back with part one of our in-depth review of Royal Rumble 2000. We talk about one of the best debuts in WWE history, the violent tables match that helped establish the Hardys and the Dudleys, the surprising length of time it took WWE to hire super-attractive women, Chyna’s terrible […]

Josh Hachat and Jason Mann break down the highs and lows of Wrestlemania 26 on Wrestlespective Radio. We talk about the awesomeness of Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker and whether it topped last year’s Match of the Year, discuss how Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon never reached the heights we hoped it would, consider whether […]

Jason Mann and Don Owens discuss Elimination Chamber 2011, which included a near-certain match of the year candidate and some fun surprises. They also discuss the Jerry Lawler-Miz saga, Undertaker's and Triple H's returns, what fans' expectations for The Rock should be, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Originally published: 2/23/11

Jason Mann and Don Owens of the Future Endeavors podcast discuss Royal Rumble 2011, the 40-man Rumble, what they expect out of Elimination Chamber and Wrestlemania, and debate whether fans deserve to see The Rock in a WWE ring again. #WWE #wrestling Originally published: 2/3/11

Jason Mann talks to K Sawyer Paul for the very first time, about pro wrestling as an artform, C.M. Punk’s brilliance, rushed WWE storytelling, TNA’s concussion angle, acting as Fake Vince, plus some great matches that all coincidentally went nowhere: Raven v. Chris Jericho at Halloween Havoc 1998, Ric Flair & Arn Anderson v. Steve Austin & Brian Pillman at Clash of the Champions 23, Hulk Hogan v. Lex Luger from the 8/4/1997 Nitro, and the Stone Cold Steve Austin v. Triple H epic at No Way Out 2001. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 1/26/11