Wrestlespective: A WWE / wrestling podcast

Dr. Death Steve Williams vs. Bam Bam Bigelow from UWF Beach Brawl 1991 is discussed by Jason Mann and Joe Drilling of the What A Maneuver! podcast. They go over the differences between the good UWF (Bill Watts) and the bad UWF (Herb Abrams), the eminent prestige of the UWF SportsChannel Television Championship, and the somewhat odd careers and lives of both participants in this match. Original airdate: 10/18/12

We get away from the corporate wrestling and take a look at September's three-night Chikara King of Trios extravaganza. First, Jason Mann and Casey of The Hammer Dialectic talk about Night 3's main event of UltraMantis Black, Frightmare and Hallowicked vs. The Young Bucks and Mike Bennett, the friendly atmosphere of Chikara shows, the diversity of wrestling styles presented, and the use of WWE nostalgia (including DEMOLITION). Then Jason, Brandon Stroud and Samantha Allen get into more highlights of the weekend, the tricky nature of presenting man vs. woman matches, advanced wrestling statistics, and why Chikara is a wrestling nerd's paradise. They somehow spend a whole lot of time discussing television's "Glee.” #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 10/15/12

We get away from the corporate wrestling and take a look at September’s three-night Chikara King of Trios extravaganza. First, Jason Mann and Casey of The Hammer Dialectic talk about Night 3′s main event of UltraMantis Black, Frightmare and Hallowicked vs. The Young Bucks and Mike Bennett, the friendly atmosphere of Chikara shows, the diversity […]

The 2001 WWE Royal Rumble is discussed by Jason Mann and Will Pruett of ProWrestling.Net. They talk about Stone Cold Steve Austin’s return to WWE and descent into madness, the signs that WWE’s salad days were coming to a close, Kane as a Rumble iron man, adding hardcore elements to the match, Drew Carey being […]

Shawn Michaels, Sid & Ahmed Johnson vs. Vader, the British Bulldog & Owen Hart is discussed by Jason Mann and Adam Jones. They discuss Sid's appeal that Jason does not completely get, the Ultimate Warrior being pulled as the third man from this match, why Camp Cornette doesn't rate higher among stables, Vince McMahon as a commentator, and WWE totally getting outclassed by WCW at the time. Original airdate: 10/9/12 #WWE #wrestling

Shawn Michaels, Sid & Ahmed Johnson vs. Vader, the British Bulldog & Owen Hart is discussed by Jason Mann and Adam Jones of KayfabeComedy.com. They discuss Sid’s appeal that Jason completely does not get, the Ultimate Warrior being pulled as the third man from this match, why Camp Cornette doesn’t rate higher among stables, Vince […]

Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair at WCW Uncensored 1999 is discussed by Jason Mann and Joe Drilling of the What A Maneuver! podcast. They discuss the baffling storytelling and execution of the Hogan-Flair double turn, whether this was the true turning point of WCW's failure, WCW still having strong points in early 1999 despite its deep flaws, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 10/4/12

Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair at WCW Uncensored 1999 is discussed by Jason Mann and Joe Drilling of the What A Maneuver! podcast. They discuss the baffling storytelling and execution of the Hogan-Flair double turn, WCW still having strong points in early 1999 despite its deep flaws, and much more. Download this episode of […]

The 2001 WWE Royal Rumble is discussed by Jason Mann and Will Pruett of ProWrestling.Net. They talk about Stone Cold Steve Austin's return to WWE and descent into madness, the signs that WWE's salad days were coming to a close, Kane as a Rumble iron man, adding hardcore elements to the match, Drew Carey being one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, Undertaker's terrible taste in music, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 10/1/12

The Elimination Chamber main event of John Cena vs. Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Kane vs. Mike Knox vs. Edge at No Way Out 2009 is discussed by Jason Mann and Derek Hernandez of No Coast Bias. They discuss the tortured logic of allowing Edge to enter the match after he brutally attacked Kofi Kingston, the merits of the Elimination Chamber and whether it belongs on the road to WrestleMania, the absolute brilliance of Mysterio, Cena lasting only 2:00 in a match, and much more. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 9/28/12

The Elimination Chamber main event of John Cena vs. Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Kane vs. Mike Knox vs. Edge at No Way Out 2009 is discussed by Jason Mann and Derek Hernandez of No Coast Bias. They discuss the tortured logic of allowing Edge to enter the match after he brutally attacked Kofi […]

Wrestlespective expands its focus to discuss the entire Survivor Series 1994, not just the main event of Yokozuna vs. Undertaker in a casket match. Jason Mann and Stan Morris talk about the ponytails of Diesel and Shawn Michaels, Bob Backlund's seven-minute submission hold on Bret Hart, Jerry Lawler's brilliance in a minis match, WWE giving up on Lex Luger, and how Chuck Norris rates as a special enforcer. #WWE #wrestling Original airdate: 9/25/12

Wrestlespective expands its focus to discuss the entire Survivor Series 1994, not just the main event of Yokozuna vs. Undertaker in a casket match. Jason Mann and Stan Morris talk about the ponytails of Diesel and Shawn Michaels, Bob Backlund’s seven-minute submission hold on Bret Hart, Jerry Lawler’s brilliance in a minis match, WWE giving […]

The 1993 Royal Rumble match is discussed by Jason Mann and Luke Starr. They talk about Bob Backlund's comeback and the crowd's reaction to him, WWE's transition away from older stars like Ric Flair and Randy Savage and toward Yokozuna and Bret Hart, Giant Gonzales' awful caveman outfit, and much more. Original airdate: 9/20/12

The 1993 Royal Rumble match is discussed by Jason Mann and Luke Starr. They talk about Bob Backlund’s comeback and the crowd’s reaction to him, WWE’s transition away from older stars like Ric Flair and Randy Savage and toward Yokozuna and Bret Hart, Giant Gonzales’ awful caveman outfit, and much more. Download this episode of […]