Dorkside of the Ring

This week on the show we chat about the go home WWF Raw to the first Over the Edge PPV. After that we take some time to digest all of the bobblehead offerings heading our way from Forever Collectibles and run down a decent list of new arrivals to our personal collections. Then to finish up, we detail our experience as a vendor/sponsor of ACW: Wisconsin’s Water City WrestlingCon. It was a fantastic experience and I hope you enjoy the rundown! We also find a way to talk about some other current stuff such as Sasha & Naomi walking out and the lead up to Double or Nothing. 

This week on the show we run down all the usual segments that you know and love in a bit of a condensed format, with good reason. Former WWE Superstar and fellow Wisconsin native Dylan Postl, AKA Swoggle sits down to chat all things ACW Wisconsin! Dylan runs down the genesis of ACW and talks about how it has transformed into one of the best independent wrestling promotions, not only in the state, but the country. We also talk about this week’s upcoming Water City Wrestling Con, and try to piece together what happened last year as well. It has been very cool getting to know Dylan the past couple of years and we can’t wait to have him back on the show. Enjoy!

This week on the show we begin to brace ourselves for what is a jam-packed slate of live professional wrestling on the horizon! We will get more into the itinerary next week, but this week we spend a good amount of time looking back at the Retro Raw from 5/11/98. The SCSA / Vince McMahon rivalry is beginning to heat up as the boss is stacking the deck against the rattlesnake. We also sat down together and really enjoyed WrestleMania Backlash! Just about every match delivered and it was a fun one. It’s slim pickin’s as far as figure news goes, but there’s a tad bit. We also talk about all of the current wrestle chat whether it’s on the screen, podcasts, or wherever. Enjoy

This week on the show we chat about so many topics! In “On This Day” we talk about a very real (but kayfabed) injury to Andre the Giant and the first UK only WWE PPV. The Retro Raw was a doozy this week, headlined by some footage that was “accidentally” recorded between Jerry Lawler and Paul Bearer. Lots of new things added to the collection at the end of “Into the Dorkness” including a 1/100 chase Sting Micro Brawler! We spend the remainder talking about Jacob Fatu vs. Bandito, NJPW Dontaku and a ton of other things that came across the wrestling radar this week. Enjoy!

On the show this week we check out the inaugural WWF Unforgiven show, complete with the first ever Inferno (and evening gown) Match as well as dissect the Monday Night Raw that followed it.  It is quite memorable as it's the show where the DX Army try to invade WCW Nitro, that was being held a mere 15 minutes down the road from the arena. We also have a ton of Micro Brawlers added to the PC, and talk all about the current events that are happening around the wrestling landscape. Thanks to each and every one of you for the support! Enjoy!

On the show this week we spend the lion's share of the "Wrestling Stu" chatting about our experience attending the NJPW Windy City Riot show in Chicago. In person, it was a fantastic time and we give you a play by play of sorts on how the night went. In the "Retro Raw Review" we take a look at the go home show to the Inaugural Unforgiven PPV where we will witness the first ever Inferno match. We also break down 3 AEW shows that aired since we last sat down, and tons of other stuff. Cheers! 

On the show this week we take a good long look at the pro wrestling offerings from the last week. From FTR and The Young Bucks, to an absolute breakout performance from Wheeler Yuta vs. Jon Moxley, to some familiar faces showing up on Smackdown. There was a lot going on. In the Retro Raw Review, we are on our way to Unforgiven and the first ever Inferno Match. Mat has a pretty incredible haul of new arrivals including some very rare Micro Brawlers. Oh, and we now have a Pro Wrestling Tees store, so go grab a shirt and help the show. Cheers!

We are back… and better than ever! (sing that like the Bischoff theme) After a brief hiatus, the two heads of the dork table are here with all of the pro wrestling goodness that we normally bring. The Retro Raw Review is giant this week, as we cover two episodes. A lot has changed. SCSA is the WWF Champion, and both he and The Rock have shiny new championship title belts to show off. Into the Dorkness includes some of the Mattel reveals and a lot of new things make their way into the collection. We do our best to sift through all of the content from over Mania week to chat about what we liked most. Let us know on the socials @DorksideOTR and tell us your Mania Moment this year. Cheers!

This week on the show we take a look at the go home show to WrestleMania 14 that featured all of the big players, including Iron Mike Tyson! We also spend some time discussing a ton of topics in “The Wrestling Stu”: Mat takes a bit to reflect on the impact of Scott Hall in the pantheon of pro wrestling greats. Thunder Rosa finally getting her moment as she became the new AEW Women’s Champion, Steve Harvey settling a dispute between Kevin Sullivan and JJ Dillon and so much more! Enjoy.

This week on the show we take a look back at the Monday Night Raw that occurred 12 days before WrestleMania 14. A challenger is possibly concussed and a new champion is crowned. After that, we have very little in the way of figure news, but Mat adds quite a few pieces to the collection. Then, although it is still very fresh, we chat about the untimely passing of Mat's favorite wrestler: Scott Hall. We spend a little time on it, but ultimately a tribute bonus podcast is in order. Follow us on the socials @DorksideOTR, and remember, bad times don't last but bad guys do.