Fantasy Bookers

Once upon a time, NXT was a weird developmental show on Hulu Premium.  Slowly, it gained an internet following as indie stars went over under small contracts with promises that they would be moved to the main roster.  It was a means for us to see what Triple H did with the booker's pencil and no Vince McMahon or Kevin Dunn to bother him.  What we got at the time, we remember as being close to magical, but, it is time to take a look at this young and hungry NXT.  This is episode one of The Pre-Golden Age of NXT where we look at NXT Arrival, the first major event of the WWE Network and ultimately the first test to see what audience this "third brand" would pull in.

It is time to give you folks less filler and more great content.  This month, we will be switching to a 3 episode per month structure where we do the Pay Per View review of the most important show in that month, a grab bag episode, and a themed review of either a movie or set of Pay Per Views over a set period.  Thank you for sticking with us and we will be back next week with NXT Arrival as we look at the early Golden Age of NXT.

Ace, Andy, Marlon, and Tony discuss the two most recent WWE special events and try to find out where the sweet spot of special events is for pro wrestling.  Does AEW have the best formula? (No) Does WWE have too many special events? (Yes) These questions will be answered in the episode.

Andy, Tony, Joe, Ace, and Marlon look at 4 past matches to discuss their 4 most underrated wrestlers:

Great Kubuki

Ron Killings

Sami Zayn

Robbie Eagles.

Joey, Ace, Marlon, and Andy review Wrestlemania 22.  Does it stand the test of time?  Where does it fall in the Wrestlemania tier list?  Does it age like a fine wine or a mayonnaise sandwich?   

We return to AEW Double or Nothing, the show that this podcast began with to talk about the truly first major show with a full capacity crowd.  Andy, Ace, Tony, and Marlon are on this one to talk about whether Cody defended America or if they even made it past the Young Bucks match.

Marlon, Ace, Joey, and Andy review (Wrestlemania) Backlash.

Tony, Joey, Andy, Marlon, aand Ace are here to discuss talking points and celebrate one year in your podcast feeds.

Tony, Marlon, Andy, and Ace talk violence in wrestling after the AEW Blood and Guts match and use it as a springboard to talk about Josh Barnett's Bloodsport (a springboard that you cannot actually do in Bloodsport because there are no ropes)

Marlon, Andy, Tony, and Ace talk about current events in pro wrestling that were missed during WWE Month.