This week, The Doc is actually feeling pretty optimistic about the Smackdown brand; not its weekly TV show, mind you (that's still a creative dumpster fire), but about its upcoming Fast Lane pay-per-view.  Low and behold, the card for Sunday is looking alright on paper; Doc previews a show that filled out much better beyond its cluster main-event than one had any right to expect.  Also, he discusses the role that the McMahon family plays on television in the modern era and reveals the February awards for male and female Wrestler of the Month (January's winners were Nakamura and Asuka) and Match of the Month (January winner was Almas vs. Gargano at Takeover).

Join your host, Steven Bell, every Monday and Tuesday night as he recaps and grades WWE Raw and Smackdown, breaking down the hottest topics in pro wrestling along the way! From The HeatSeeker, where we take a look at one of the hottest topics in pro wrestling, to a full, LIVE recap of the just finished show and ultimately an overall grade, this is a show for those who aren't only "smart" but also intelligent pro wrestling fans. Provided BY a fan, FOR fans, this isn't a show where you'll be told what to think. It is, however, a show where you'll be encouraged to think for yourself.

 

The Late Shift with Steven Bell is uncensored and contains adult language. All views expressed are solely those of Steven Bell and do not represent those of Lords of Pain, BlogTalk Radio or any of their respective advertisers.

Join your host, Steven Bell, every Monday and Tuesday night as he recaps and grades WWE Raw and Smackdown, breaking down the hottest topics in pro wrestling along the way! From The HeatSeeker, where we take a look at one of the hottest topics in pro wrestling, to a full, LIVE recap of the just finished show and ultimately an overall grade, this is a show for those who aren't only "smart" but also intelligent pro wrestling fans. Provided BY a fan, FOR fans, this isn't a show where you'll be told what to think. It is, however, a show where you'll be encouraged to think for yourself.

 

The Late Shift with Steven Bell is uncensored and contains adult language. All views expressed are solely those of Steven Bell and do not represent those of Lords of Pain, BlogTalk Radio or any of their respective advertisers.

Are you ready for a revolution? Mizfan, Jeff, and Joe Schmoe are BACK! Join us this week as we cover:

New Japan (available on njpwworld.com)

-Including Kazuchika Okada, Minoru Suzuki, & SANADA.

Dragon Gate

-Including Flamita, Masaaki Mochizuki, & Punch Tominaga.

NOAH

-Including Katsuhiko Nakajima, Kenou, & Masa Kitamiya.

Join us for all the wrestling which may have fallen under your radar, as always airing at 7a EST! Don't miss it!

Are you ready for a revolution? Mizfan, Jeff, and Joe Schmoe are BACK! Join us this week as we cover:

New Japan (available on njpwworld.com)

-Including Kazuchika Okada, Minoru Suzuki, & SANADA.

Dragon Gate

-Including Flamita, Masaaki Mochizuki, & Punch Tominaga.

NOAH

-Including Katsuhiko Nakajima, Kenou, & Masa Kitamiya.

Join us for all the wrestling which may have fallen under your radar, as always airing at 7a EST! Don't miss it!

Join your host, Steven Bell, every Monday and Tuesday night as he recaps and grades WWE Raw and Smackdown, breaking down the hottest topics in pro wrestling along the way! From The HeatSeeker, where we take a look at one of the hottest topics in pro wrestling, to a full, LIVE recap of the just finished show and ultimately an overall grade, this is a show for those who aren't only "smart" but also intelligent pro wrestling fans. Provided BY a fan, FOR fans, this isn't a show where you'll be told what to think. It is, however, a show where you'll be encouraged to think for yourself.

 

The Late Shift with Steven Bell is uncensored and contains adult language. All views expressed are solely those of Steven Bell and do not represent those of Lords of Pain, BlogTalk Radio or any of their respective advertisers.

Join your host, Steven Bell, every Monday and Tuesday night as he recaps and grades WWE Raw and Smackdown, breaking down the hottest topics in pro wrestling along the way! From The HeatSeeker, where we take a look at one of the hottest topics in pro wrestling, to a full, LIVE recap of the just finished show and ultimately an overall grade, this is a show for those who aren't only "smart" but also intelligent pro wrestling fans. Provided BY a fan, FOR fans, this isn't a show where you'll be told what to think. It is, however, a show where you'll be encouraged to think for yourself.

 

The Late Shift with Steven Bell is uncensored and contains adult language. All views expressed are solely those of Steven Bell and do not represent those of Lords of Pain, BlogTalk Radio or any of their respective advertisers.

In this special edition of the podcast, The Doc reflects back on the origins of WrestleMania and how it quickly evolved beyond its achievements in 1985 while maintaining through its first several years the aura that helped it earn its moniker of "The Super Bowl of professional wrestling."  Doc discusses the unprecedented creative hot streak that helped build the 'Mania franchise around Hulk Hogan and others, and how the end of that streak combined with changing times and various circumstances altered the successful format established in the 1980s by necessity.  He then looks at what 'Mania became in the New Generation and later the Attitude Era, during the tail end of which they stumbled upon the presentational formula still used today to great financial and critical success (at times).  The bottom line: if you think you'd enjoy a conversation about WrestleMania lore, this is the podcast for you..

In this special edition of the podcast, The Doc reflects back on the origins of WrestleMania and how it quickly evolved beyond its achievements in 1985 while maintaining through its first several years the aura that helped it earn its moniker of "The Super Bowl of professional wrestling."  Doc discusses the unprecedented creative hot streak that helped build the 'Mania franchise around Hulk Hogan and others, and how the end of that streak combined with changing times and various circumstances altered the successful format established in the 1980s by necessity.  He then looks at what 'Mania became in the New Generation and later the Attitude Era, during the tail end of which they stumbled upon the presentational formula still used today to great financial and critical success (at times).  The bottom line: if you think you'd enjoy a conversation about WrestleMania lore, this is the podcast for you..

WCW: The Legacy Series - Great American Bash '00