Dorkside of the Ring

This week on the show it's a singles match as Mat is tackling the show solo style as Adam is on vacation. All the normal segments are covered, but it's a little strange without Adam's wit and insight. The Retro Raw Review is heading on a crash course to IYH: Ground Zero, and was a very pivotal episode in the shows history. Rocky Maivia sides with the Nation of Domination, and, although its not named, DX is formed with HBK, HHH, Chyna and a returning Rick Rude come together. After that we update some new signees for Zombie Sailor and give an update on the Mattel Creations crowd funded playset. The show finishes up with Mat chatting about the wrestling that was consumed since we last sat down. Enjoy!

This week on the show we talk about the latest news in the wrestling world, including some significant WWE releases. We also take some time to chat bout the fact that AEW actually aired a legit deathmatch on cable television! Say what you will, but Nick Gage vs. Chris Jericho was a big deal. We also hop in the way back machine to revisit SummerSlam 1997 and the Raw that followed it. This two day span was most notable for Stone Cold Steve Austin suffering a broken neck, and The Hitman capturing his 5th WWF Heavyweight Championship. Tons of other stuff is covered. Thanks for listening, and feel free to reach out with some feedback!

This week on the show we find ourselves knee deep in the go home Raw to SummerSlam 1997! Things are getting heated between The Hart Foundation and the rest of the WWF. Faction warfare seems imminent, and we a re here for it. Then we have a Super-Sized edition of “Into the Dorkness” because it is SDCC time. So many cool figures were announced. We try to touch on all of it, but for a more in-depth look, check out the Mattel Elite Squad video on YouTube. Then, we round out the episode chatting about all the glorious wrestling we have watched since we last sat down. Enjoy!

This week on the show, We have lots to talk about! We head towards SummerSlam 1997 in the Retro Raw Review that took place from Halifax, and was a very fun show to look back on. The figure news is a little slow coming in as SDCC is happening in the next few days, but some stuff is starting to trickle out. How about that New Generation crowd funded playset?! Then we get into what we've been watching (other than the Bucks game that had us a tad distracted as we recorded). So many returns! Keith Lee, John Cena, Goldberg, and probably biggest of all, Fans! It was a great week to be a wrestling fan, and we cannot wait to see what's on the horizon. Thanks for taking the time to enjoy it with us. 

Well things are heating up in our trek down the trail is 1997 WWF. The Hart Foundation has laid down the gauntlet in the form of stipulations in each of their Summer Slam matches. Anvil is even putting his goatee on the line. (do any of these get paid off, I don't think so). We also have a decent amount of news this week, including the first trickle of SDCC pre-orders. We cant wait for the Sgt. Slaughter Ultimate, and to see what the next few weeks bring! Mat adds a personal grail to the collection, and we cover what happened this week from WWE to AEW, GCW and ROH. Thanks for listening to the show, and please share with a friend. It means a ton. Thanks!

This week on the show it feels like we are in a bit of a holding pattern. Not as far as the effort we put in, but the wrestling world as a whole. But that is all about to change! AEW is on the road starting this week and WWE is right behind. ROH has their Best in the World PPV right around the corner as well! It's a fun time to be a fan. The news is also a bit lacking as we wait for SDCC and all of the figure reveals that will come with that. The floodgates will soon be open and I for one cannot wait! Thanks for listening to the show and please share it with a friend. It would mean the world to us!

On the show this week we have a great show planned! We are a bit light on the pro wrestling history and the figure news (SDCC is right around the corner), but we make up for it with a really good Retro Raw Review as we see Los Boricuas debut and things really start heating up ahead of The Canadian Stampede. We also have lots to talk about in the “Whatchu Watchin?!” segment as we get into all of the stuff that was presented on television and TWO live shows that were attended in our area. Frozen Tundra Wrestling an Wicked F’N Wisconsin were a stark contrast to one another, but both shows were very fun. Hope you enjoy the show, and if you like what we’re doing, share it with someone!

This week on the show we kick things off with some “On This Day” that features a PPV event that was the first one attended by both Adam and myself as youngsters, The 1996 King of the Ring from the Mecca in Milwaukee. This is known as the night Austin 3:16 was created, but we saw some other great matches as well. The Retro Raw Review is focused on the upcoming Canadian Stampede, but we also get a Flash Funk vs. Sabu match that came out of left field! Of course we get into some news (possible leaks) and chat about what we have watched this week in the world of pro wrestling. Hope you are enjoying the show, we enjoy creating it!

This week on the show we take a dive down an episode of Monday night Raw that, while lots of stuff happened, we hardly remembered any of it. Ahmed Johnson turns heel, ECW invaded again, and the five members of the WWF roster that will take on The Hart Foundation at Canadian Stampede are determined. Mat has an Ultimate mail day, and we look at the past weekends NXT Takeover: In Your House, which was headlined by a hell of a Fatal 5 way match. We also chat about the recent ACW Wisconsin show that we attended and so much more! Hope you are enjoying the show, and if you are, please share it with a friend! Thanks.

This week on the show we cover a ton of ground in our ongoing 1997 WWF coverage. We are coming off the heels of the King of the Ring PPV. Farooq has fired everyone in the Nation of Domination except D’Lo Brown, and Mankind has slapped the Mandible Claw on good ole JR (such good shit). We also take a look at the recent list of folks that the WWE has let go in the last week, some of which were very shocking! There’s some good bits of news and a very diverse plate when it comes to the Whatchu Watching?! Segment. We get the standard fare, but sprinkle in some GCW, Dark Side of the Ring and more. Enjoy!