Beyond The Bell

July is a month filled with patriotism and fanfare… there was only one event in professional wrestling that was synonymous with such emotion and it was presented by World Championship Wrestling… The Great American Bash. Go back in time to relive the very first ever Bash, the most memorable moments and the greatest match in its illustrious history. Also, find out what lead the creation of Great American Bash by “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes.

For years wrestling fans were glued to their televisions at 6:05 pm getting ready to watch the stars of World Championship Wrestling. For almost 30 years professional wrestling was produced on the SuperStation TBS. In Part-Two @SeanBeckerman covers the top 10 jobbers in WCW Saturday Night history and a look back at some of the greatest moments ever seen on the Turner-led network.

For years wrestling fans were glued to their televisions at 6:05 pm getting ready to watch the stars of World Championship Wrestling. For almost 30 years professional wrestling was produced on the SuperStation TBS. @SeanBeckerman takes a look back at the history of Pro Wrestling on the SuperStation. From Georgia Championship Wrestling to WCW Saturday Night, Sean covers the best and worst of the Saturday Night programming on TBS.

@SeanBeckerman recorded this episode traveling the indy wrestling circuit and he is listening to some old school wrestling music! This week @BTBcast relives his favorite WCW entrance themes of all time. He narrows it down to a top ten with a few honorable mentions thrown in. So get ready to relive the music of World Championship Wrestling!

WCW 101: The history of World Championship Wrestling series concludes as we open our textbooks to Chapter Twelve: The Downfall. On this edition, Professor Sean Beckerman covers the historic purchase of WCW by Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment. This memorable period in WCW history featured the firing of Eric Bischoff, the arrival of Vince Russo, David Arquette winning the WCW Championship and the final Nitro. Relive the controversial match between Hulk Hogan and Jeff Jarrett that led to the Hulkster leaving WCW for good. Find out how the WWE came in and purchased WCW and how Shane McMahon arrived on the final Nitro. Listen to audio clips featuring Vince Russo, Jim Ross, Chris Jericho, Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash,  Goldberg, Jeff Jarrett, Vince McMahon and many more. So get your pens and papers out, sharpen your pencils, and take extensive notes as the WCW 101 course concludes on Beyond The Bell!

WCW 101: The history of World Championship Wrestling series continues as we open our textbooks to Chapter Eleven: The Wolfpac & The Rise of Goldberg. In this edition, Professor Sean Beckerman covers the historic split of the New World Order and the formation of the Wolfpac. This memorable period in WCW history featured the arrival of Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart and the debut of Thursday Thunder. Relive the rise of Goldberg and his legendary undefeated streak that led him to the World Heavyweight Championship. Find out what caused the heated rivalry between Ric Flair and Eric Bischoff. Listen to audio clips featuring Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash,  Goldberg, Bret Hart and many more. So get your pens and papers out, sharpen your pencils, and take extensive notes as the Wolfpac is in the house on Beyond The Bell! You’re Next!

WCW 101: The history of World Championship Wrestling series continues as Professor Sean Beckerman will open our textbooks to Chapter Ten: New World Order. This edition covers the “hostile takeover” by the New World Order. Go back in time and relive the formation of the illustrious group, including the emergence of Hollywood Hogan and The Outsiders. Listen to audio clips featuring Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff and more. So get your pens and papers out, sharpen your pencils, and take notes as the nWo invades WCW on Beyond The Bell!

WCW 101: The history of World Championship Wrestling series continues as Professor Sean Beckerman will open our textbooks to Chapter Nine: WCW Monday Nitro. This edition covers the historical beginning of the Monday Night War with the debut of WCW Monday Nitro. Go back in time and relive the debut episode, the surprise return of Lex Luger, the introduction of the cruiserweight division and the Hulkster’s turn to the “dark side”. Follow the events leading up to the historic “hostile takeover”, which would change professional wrestling forever. Listen to audio clips featuring Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Lex Luger, Sting, Ric Flair and many more. So get your pens and papers out, sharpen your pencils, and take notes as the Monday Night War begins on Beyond The Bell!

WCW 101: The history of World Championship Wrestling series continues as Professor Sean Beckerman will open our textbooks to Chapter Eight: The Hulkamania Era Begins. This edition covers the monumental arrival of the Immortal Hulk Hogan in WCW. Go back in time and relive the Flair/Hogan feud, the Dungeon of Doom, Ricky Steamboat’s retirement, the Renegade, and the debuts of Hacksaw Jim Duggan, The Giant and Macho Man Randy Savage. Follow the events leading up to the historic meeting between Eric Bischoff and Ted Turner, leading to the biggest decision in WCW history. Listen to audio clips featuring Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Hart, Randy Savage, Ric Flair, and many more. So get your pens and papers out, sharpen your pencils, and take notes as we enter the Hulkamania Era in WCW on Beyond The Bell!

WCW 101: The history of World Championship Wrestling continues as Professor Sean Beckerman will open our textbooks to Chapter Seven: Where The Big Boys Play. This edition covers the controversial Starrcade ’93 card and the departure of Sid Vicious; leading to the feud between Vader and Ric Flair for the WCW Championship. Go back in time and relive the retirement of Rick Rude, Cactus Jack’s destroyed ear, Bobby Heenan’s debut, and the return of the Lethal Lottery. Also, we follow Eric Bischoff behind the scenes as he attempts to sign the biggest free-agent in professional wrestling history. Listen to audio clips featuring Ric Flair, Vader, Brian Pillman, Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, Bobby Heenan, and many more. So get your pens and papers out, sharpen your pencils, and take notes as we enter ‘Where the Big Boys Play’ on Beyond The Bell!