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- Episode 56 - Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect, SummerSlam '91 - August 26, 1991The other (better?) half of The Arn & Eddie Experience, Arnold Furious, joins Kieran and Mark to discuss a nostalgic classic from the days when wrestling was better... and worse: Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect from SummerSlam '91 on August 26, 1991.PLUS: 1999, the West Texas Rednecks, swatting gum, the Mr Perfect vignettes, Bret Hart’s transition to singles, Ricky Steamboat, Virgil, “Coach” John Tolos, Herb Abrams’ UWF, Hennig’s injuries, Bobby Heenan, Irish whips, trademark bumps, the Hart family, the art of good commentary, Lloyd’s of London, more of Mark’s thoughts on Bret Hart, and a comparison with their King of the Ring 1993 rematch.Follow the project and podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon: @MustSeeMatchesFollow Mark: @monkey_bucklesFollow Kieran: @kieraneditshttp://linktr.ee/mustseematchesFollow Arn: @ArnoldFuriousThe Arn & Eddie Experience: https://www.youtube.com/@arneddieexperience2241MUSIC: "Chuck Kick Ass" by Nicolas Jeudy. Used under license from Dark Fantasy Studio.1 hr 8 min
- Episode 55 - Johnny Gargano vs. Andrade 'Cien' Almas, NXT Takeover Philadelphia - January 27, 2018Dave Ryan from Days of Thunder makes it a hattrick as he joins Kieran and Mark to discuss what is arguably the in-ring peak of NXT Black & Gold: Johnny Gargano vs. Andrade 'Cien' Almas from NXT Takeover Philadelphia on January 27, 2018PLUS: "An-draid", the quality of this period of NXT, WrestleMania Dallas, THE MOVE~!, Ultimate Spider Jr., Be Like No One, undefeated Asuka, NXT Loud, Sid Vicious, TM61, Australian slang, sexy lucha men, the Prince of Luxembourg, obnoxious crowds, bouncy corners, DIY PTSD, the poisonrana, forced epics, and Air Bud.Follow the project and podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon: @MustSeeMatchesFollow Mark: @monkey_bucklesFollow Kieran: @kieraneditshttp://linktr.ee/mustseematchesFollow Dave: @TheDayToDaveFollow Days of Thunder: @WCWThunderPod // alargemanappears.comMUSIC: "Chuck Kick Ass" by Nicolas Jeudy. Used under license from Dark Fantasy Studio.1 hr 8 min
- Episode 54 - Masato Tanaka vs. Mike Awesome - ECW Heatwave '98 - August 2, 1998
Saddle up the MSM tandem, it's a two-hander as Kieran and Mark get stuck into the only ECW match to make the 104: Masato Tanaka vs. Mike Awesome from Heatwave '98 on August 2, 1998.
PLUS: VHS, The Head Hunters, The Night The Line Was Crossed, Bravo, zombies, FMW, Gran Naniwa, the brilliance of ECW TV, Atsushi Onita, The Zoo, JT Smith, “Roaring Elbow”, Ulf Herman, Taz, Jerry Lynn’s action figure, Aldo Montoya, “Yagawama, Japan”, Kenta Kobashi, Bill Alfonso goes on holiday, WCW, and One Night Stand.Follow the project and podcast on Twitter/IG: @MustSeeMatcheshttp://linktr.ee/mustseematchesKieran: @kieranedits Mark: @monkey_bucklesMUSIC: "Chuck Kick Ass" by Nicolas Jeudy. Used under license from Dark Fantasy Studio.1 hr 9 min - Episode 53 - The New Dimension: Eight Queens - JWP Thunder Queen Battle - July 31, 1993Mysterious joshi expert Kadaveri joins Kieran and Mark to discuss the context, rules, history and action of the epic interpromotional team battle: Dynamite Kansai, Mayumi Ozaki, Cutie Suzuki & Hikari Fukuoka vs. Aja Kong, Kyoko Inoue, Takako Inoue & Sakie Hasegawa from JWP Thunder Queen Battle on July 31, 1993.PLUS: a useful deal, wrestling forums, WCW, Blizzard Yuki, FMW, unsanctioned promos, FIRST ATTACK!, secret rules, The Juniors, The Charisma, The Glamour, The Giants, an existential crisis, our latest love letter to Aja Kong’s piledriver, team tactics, many Inoues, the FWA, Splash Mountain, the shoot chokeslam and an abundance of snowflakes.Follow the project and podcast on Twitter/IG: @MustSeeMatcheshttp://linktr.ee/mustseematchesKieran: @kieranedits Mark: @monkey_bucklesFollow Kadaveri: @kadaveriMUSIC: "Chuck Kick Ass" by Nicolas Jeudy. Used under license from Dark Fantasy Studio.1 hr 9 min
- Episode 52 - Ricky Steamboat vs. Ric Flair, Chi-Town Rumble - February 20, 1989We’ve covered the end, now we cover the beginning. GRAPPL Gareth is here to talk the build-up, execution and aftermath of the first match in the Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat ’89 trilogy, from Chi-Town Rumble on February 20, 1989.PLUS: Monkeyoke, nostalgia for VHS, the genesis of Grappl, High Fidelity, “YAHOO!”, Magnum TA, the mystery of Hiro Matsuda and the Yamazaki Corporation, Die Hard, Hulk Hogan’s broken leg, LaToya Jackson, Kip Montana, Street Fighter II, Dan Spivey, Samoan Swat Team, Richie’s matching gear, Dave Meltzer’s mint green T-shirt, Tommy Young, Shingo Takagi, JUDO CHOP, the Dusty Finish, and the missing element.Follow the project and podcast on Twitter/IG: @MustSeeMatcheshttp://linktr.ee/mustseematchesKieran: @kieranedits Mark: @monkey_bucklesFollow Grappl: @GRAPPLapp // patreon.com/grapplFollow Gareth: @GRAPPLgarethMUSIC: "Chuck Kick Ass" by Nicolas Jeudy. Used under license from Dark Fantasy Studio.1 hr 4 min
- Episode 51 - Shingo Takagi vs. Masaaki Mochizuki, Gate of Destiny - November 1, 2015
With apologies for accidental false advertising, Eamonn Bell returns again to talk the only pure Dragon Date match on the 104: Shingo Takagi vs. Masaaki Mochizuki from Gate of Destiny on November 1, 2015.
PLUS: CIMA in all his forms, Kamikaze USA, Mochizuki Jr., Uncle Don Fujii, Open the Owarai Gate, Alice in Borderland, weird unit line-ups, Florida Bros., Kieran hasn’t seen The Wire, Animal Hamaguchi, the double kickpad theory, Homer Simpson, “unplanned rapid disassembly”, Devil May Cry, Bret Hart, HARASHIMA, RZA, and extra homework.
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MUSIC: "Chuck Kick Ass" by Nicolas Jeudy. Used under license from Dark Fantasy Studio.
1 hr 3 min - Episode 50 - Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels, WrestleMania 21 - April 3, 2005A marvellous man returns! Days of Thunder's Dave Ryan joins Kieran & Mark again to talk the first match between the Olypmic gold medallist and Mr. WrestleMania: Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels from WrestleMania 21 on April 3, 2005.Watch the match on WWE's YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8WMHSghZix8Follow the project and podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Mastodon: @MustSeeMatchesFollow Mark: @monkey_bucklesFollow Kieran: @kieraneditshttp://linktr.ee/mustseematchesFollow Dave: @TheDayToDaveFollow Days of Thunder: @WCWThunderPod // alargemanappears.comMUSIC: "Chuck Kick Ass" by Nicolas Jeudy. Used under license from Dark Fantasy Studio.54 min
- Episode 49 - Magnum T.A. vs. Tully Blanchard - I Quit Cage match - Starrcade 85 - November 28, 1985
Alan4L returns to talk the build-up, legend and aftermath of the classic Magnum T.A. vs. Tully Blanchard I Quit Cage match from Starrcade 85 on November 18, 1985.
PLUS: Some Buckeldee slander, some Lefort shame, college football, Excalibur’s dad, 1980s TV studio wrestling, Buddy Landel, Razor Ramon, Paul Roma, Goldberg, Johnny Weaver, Ivan Koloff’s forehead, the cancellation of Magnum TA, Crocketts on TV, Poochie Rhodes, clumsy Hawk, “Jimmy Black(land)”, The Roberts family, Bob Seger, pro-wrestling Cages, wXw’s Get-Shit-Done Sisters, Bas Rutten, The Goon Show, and one of the best finishes of all time.
Follow the project and podcast on Twitter: @MustSeeMatches // http://linktr.ee/mustseematches
Follow Alan: @alan4l and the Torch: @pwtorch/@pwtorchvip
Kieran: @kieranedits Mark: @monkey_buckles
MUSIC: "Chuck Kick Ass" by Nicolas Jeudy. Used under license from Dark Fantasy Studio.
1 hr 19 min - Episode 48 - Randy Savage vs. Ultimate Warrior, WrestleMania VII - March 24, 1991Kieran's podcasting sidepiece, Andy Ogden from GCP, joins us to talk a nostalgic classic, Randy Savage vs. Ultimate Warrior from WrestleMania VII, on March 24, 1991, the only appearance of the Ultimate Warrior on Must See Matches.PLUS: Play Your Ages Right, thrones, a large deadman appears, Randy Savage plays Ric Flair, the rear view camera, the wonderful Sherri Martel, the liar Gorilla Monsoon, referee rigor mortis, Johnny Gargano, game shows and a shocking revelation from Mark.Follow the project and podcast on Twitter, Instagram & Mastodon: @MustSeeMatches // http://linktr.ee/mustseematches Follow Mark: @monkey_bucklesFollow Kieran: @kieraneditsFollow Andy: @oggypart3 // @GCPPodcast1MUSIC: "Chuck Kick Ass" by Nicolas Jeudy. Used under license from Dark Fantasy Studio.58 min
- Episode 47 - Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair, WrestleMania 37 - April 10, 2021
Sarah Parkin returns to help Kieran & Mark cover one of the most important matches on our list: the first time two women of colour main event WrestleMania in Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair from WrestleMania 37 on April 10, 2021.
PLUS: stupid entrances, treatment of female wrestlers and wrestlers of colour in WWE, Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, Kurt Angle, WWE TV production, Michael Cole, Masato Yoshino, anatomy with Dr. Lefort, giant pirate skeletons, Argentina, lots of hair, and lots and lots of Snickers.Follow the project and podcast on Twitter, Instagram & Mastodon: @MustSeeMatches // http://linktr.ee/mustseematchesFollow Mark: @monkey_bucklesFollow Kieran: @kieraneditsFollow Sarah: @SarahParkin1 // @PuroPodcastMUSIC: "Chuck Kick Ass" by Nicolas Jeudy. Used under license from Dark Fantasy Studio.1 hr 29 min
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