Best in the Worldcast

Welcome back to the Best in the Worldcast~! Lawson and Corey discuss one of the preeminent Ians in professional wrestling, VAMPIRO! After recapping Corey’s AEW catchup in preparation for the legendary linkup next week and Lawson’s new haircut, the boys dive into Vampiro’s nu-metalness and unique charisma, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Korn, cartoon luchadores, and various playground battle scars. For this week’s Best in the Worlddraft, we select the top 5 vampires.

MATCHES COVERED:

Vampiro Canadiense/Octagon/Ultimo Dragon vs Blue Panther/El Satanico/Fuerza Guerrera (CMLL 1/26/1992)

Vampiro vs Mad Jack (WCW 8/26/2000)

Vampiro vs Pentagon Jr (Lucha Underground 8/5/2015)

Next week, we tackle: JACK EVANS

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Welcome back to the Best in the Worldcast~! Lawson and Corey discuss the Star Destroyer, BIFF BUSICK! The boys introduce the first ever unofficial sponsor of the show and Corey shares some movie misadventures before breaking down Biff’s status as one of America’s preeminent dumb guy wrestlers, Penn & Teller, the anatomy of the human ear, and deathmatch door discourse. For this week’s Best in the Worlddraft, in honor of Biff’s signature hand gesture, we draft the top 5 number 1s.

MATCHES COVERED:
Biff Busick vs. Timothy Thatcher (EVOLVE 8/16/2015)
Biff Busick, Andrew Everett & Trevor Lee vs. Super Dragon & The Young Bucks (PWG 8/29/2015)
Biff Busick vs. SLADE (Beyond Wrestling 2/4/2022)

Next week, we tackle: VAMPIRO

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Welcome back to the Best in the Worldcast~! Lawson and Corey discuss Chocolate Thunder, WILLIE MACK! After some 30 for 30 talk and a list of Corey’s potential band names, the boys dive into Mack’s status as a unicorn for modern indie wrestling, Smallville, the 2012 apocalypse soundtracked by Gym Class Heroes, and the magic of Vampiro on commentary. For this week’s Best in the Worlddraft, we pick the top 5 Californians.

MATCHES COVERED:
Willie Mack vs Roderick Strong (PWG 4/9/2011)
Willie Mack and El Generico vs Roderick Strong and Sami Callihan (PWG 4/21/2012) 
The Mack vs Mil Muertes (Lucha Underground 11/7/2018)

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Welcome back to the Best in the Worldcast~! Lawson and Corey discuss the Intrepid Traveler, PAUL LONDON! After a few failed attempts to record, the boys dive into Corey’s struggles to find fruit in his living space and Lawson’s Seinfeld rewatch before breaking down London’s career as a super unique and underrated babyface, what cereals would be best suited for deathmatches, the film career of Jimmy Wang Yang, and London’s incredible wardrobe. For this week’s Best in the Worlddraft, in honor of London, we draft the top 5 British people.

MATCHES COVERED:

Paul London vs AJ Styles (ROH 6/14/2003)

Paul London vs Akio (WWE 9/14/2004)

Paul London and El Generico vs Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli (PWG 12/11/2010)

Next week, we tackle: WILLIE MACK

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Welcome back to the Best in the Worldcast~! Lawson and Corey discuss the Olympic Hero, KURT ANGLE! After a brief contemplation on the eventual revealing personal documentary that will be produced about the podcast, the boys talk about Angle’s unmatched intensity and counter-driven finishing stretches, the 2008 election and the Black Eyed Peas, Lawson’s dispatches with Eugene Nick Dinsmore, Disturbed, and speed skating sensation Apolo Ohno. For this week’s Best in the Worlddraft, in honor of Angle, we draft the top 5 Olympic events

MATCHES COVERED:

Kurt Angle vs Steve Austin (WWF 8/19/2001)

Kurt Angle vs The Undertaker (WWE 2/27/2006)

Kurt Angle vs Samoa Joe (TNA 4/13/2008)

Next week, we tackle: PAUL LONDON

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Welcome back to the Best in the Worldcast~! Lawson and Corey discuss the Boy Wonder himself, SHANE MCMAHON! After a big reveal from Corey, the boys dive into Shane’s career as the greatest backyarder of all time, the career of Test, going through pain for beautiful women, Smackdown Live, and NFL linebackers. In honor of Shane, this week’s Best in the Worlddraft is top 5 nepo babies.

MATCHES COVERED:
Shane McMahon vs. Test (WWF 8/22/1999)
Shane McMahon vs Kurt Angle (WWF 6/24/2001)
Shane McMahon vs AJ Styles (WWE 4/2/2017)

Next week, we tackle: KURT ANGLE

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Welcome back to the Best in the Worldcast~! Lawson and Corey discuss the recently departed suicidal, homicidal, genocidal maniac SABU! After a brief eulogy for both Sabu and WWF New York, the boys dive into his fascinating and revolutionary career as the first must-see independent wrestler, his stylistic connections to his uncle The Sheik, table physics, Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, Rush Limbaugh, and our old pal Jesse Ventura. For this week’s Best in the Worlddraft, we draft the top 5 songs from childhood media.

MATCHES COVERED:
Sabu vs Lightning Kid (NWA 4/17/1993)
Sabu vs The Sandman (ECW 1/10/1998)
Sabu vs Abyss (TNA 12/11/2005)

Next week, we tackle: SHANE MCMAHON

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Welcome back to the Best in the Worldcast~! Lawson and Corey discuss El Toro Blanco, RUSH! The boys recap Corey’s arduous move and the NBA playoffs before launching into discussion on Rush’s status as one of the last real superstars, his beatdowns of legendary luchadors, LeBron James’ artwork, man cave decor, and the glory of Mexico. For this week’s Best in the Worlddraft, we draft our top 5 gas station items in tribute to Corey switching jobs.

MATCHES COVERED:

Rush vs Negro Casas (CMLL 11/30/2013)

Rush vs LA Park (LLE 7/16/2016)

Rush and The Briscoes vs LA Park and The Lucha Brothers (CMLL 8/3/2018)

Next week, we tackle: SABU

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Welcome back to the Best in the Worldcast~! Lawson and Corey discuss the Crown Jewel of the Embassy, JIMMY RAVE! After prepping for the pair of upcoming graduations and discussing Corey’s next big project, the boys break down Rave’s career as the ultimate utility shitheel, his resemblance to a 2000s emo singer and Tom Sizemore, Rudy Gobert, fonts, and NXT’s Brooks Jensen. For this week's Best in the Worlddraft, in honor of Rave, we draft the Top 5 Villains.

MATCHES COVERED:

Jimmy Rave vs CM Punk (ROH 5/14/2005)

Jimmy Rave vs SHINGO (ROH 10/27/2006)

Jimmy Rave vs John Skyler (SCI 8/5/2016)

Next week, we tackle: RUSH

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Welcome back to the Best in the Worldcast~! Lawson and Corey discuss the sadly recently passed indie lucha maestro BLACK TERRY! The boys get into Terry’s place among the great “lost prime” wrestlers and how his age contributed to his matches, while diving into the inconveniences caused by the West Coast NBA playoff games, resume tips, Chariots of Fire, the Maybach Music roster, Jackass, and the Nintendo GameCube. For this week’s Best in the Worlddraft, we select the Top 5 Luchador Masks.

MATCHES COVERED:

Black Terry vs Chico Che (IWRG 1/22/2012)

Black Terry vs Wotan (Chilanga Mask 8/21/2016)

Black Terry vs Mr. Condor (ZONA 23 12/5/2021)

Next week, we tackle: JIMMY RAVE

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