Reflecting And Analyzing Wrestling

DISCUSSED: NWA-TNA Chapter 1

It's time to step outside the Renegades 'comfort zone'. Little did they know that stepping into what would be later known as the 'Impact Zone', would make them even more uncomfortable than initially thought. It's the first ever weekly pay-per-view of National Wrestling Alliance: Total Nonstop Action.

Zach and Paul walk away from the episode clutching their heads, not understanding anything. Whether it's burying the company you're in business with, celebrating the south by making fun of them, unsubtle hints at racism in 2002, and much more, NWA:TNA raises more questions than it ever answered.

There's also some news and rumors from elsewhere in the world of professional wrestling. Normally we refer to it as "the whacky world of pro wrestling", but trust us, nothing is whackier than NWA:TNA.

GUEST: Kevin Zane

DISCUSSED: Steve Austin in ECW

The Renegades are back and they have a guest with them. Zach and Paul are joined by good friend, wrestling historian, and podcasting powerhouse, Kevin Zane.

Kevin got to pick the topic this week and he brought one of the more interesting choices in the history of Wrestling Renegades. It's various segments from ECW Hardcore TV in 1995 (time codes included below). These segments provide the blueprint for what would become the biggest star in the Attitude Era (if not wrestling overall), 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin. But here, he's simply Steve Austin. See the man go through the transformation from angry over being fired via telephone to one of the best promo guys in the business. This is "The Genesis of Stone Cold Steve Austin".

ECW Hardcore TV episodes and time codes:

Episode 127 (9/26/95)

44:45-46:16

Episode 128 (10/3/95)

33:34-40-59

Episode 129 (10/10/95)

0:00-9:00

Episode 131 (10/24/95)

16:55-36:46

Episode 132 (10/31/95)

0:00-2:26

5:53-6:22

30:10-42:30

Episode 135 (11/21/95)

29:26-40:52

Episode 136 (11/28/95)

16:17-17:16

Episode 138 (12/12/95)

17:47-40:52

Episode 139 (12/19/95)

7:34-15:00

SHOW: WCW World War III 1997

Zach and Paul travel back to (arguably) the height of WCW, 1997. It's World War III and the hosts have a thought of thoughts! Did Goldberg's streak actually end this night? Was this the beginning of the end for WCW already? Does Hulk Hogan really look like beef jerky? Listen in and find out the answer to these questions and more, plus the latest news and rumors from the whacky world of professional wrestling!

SHOW: Survivor Series 2002

Zach and Paul are back to discuss the amazing event that was Survivor Series 2002. Featuring the first loss of Brock Lesnar, a women's hardcore match, the return of HBK Shawn Michaels being cemented, and the first ever Elimination Chamber match, this card is great from top to bottom.

Also included is the latest in wrestling news and rumors.

GUEST: Pat Kasch

In this super sized episode, the Renegades are joined once again by beloved guest Pat Kasch to talk about all the wrestling news and rumors from the last two weeks! It's jam packed with everything from All Elite Wrestling to New Japan Pro Wrestling to WWE and everywhere else in the world of professional wrestling! Join Zach, Paul, and Pat at their most passionate in this second of their double-header on Wrestling Renegades.

If you're interested in recaps and opinions on two different wrestling events, make sure to check out Part 2 of this discussion where the 2019 Elimination Chamber and the first NXT UK TakeOver show from Blackpool were discussed!

GUEST: Pat Kasch

In this super sized episode, the Renegades are joined once again by beloved guest Pat Kasch to talk about both Elimination Chamber 2019 and Pat's pick of NXT UK TakeOver Blackpool. It's Zach, Paul, and Pat at their finest in this first of two double-header on Wrestling Renegades.

If you're interested in the latest news and rumors in the world of professional wrestling and sports entertainment since our previous episode, make sure to check out Part 2 of this discussion!

DISCUSSED: Taz vs. Mike Awesome for ECW Title

As All Elite Wrestling continues to grow and change the business, strange news keeps cropping up making this one of the most exciting times to be a pro wrestling fan once again. Whether it's a WWE legend offering bookings or a hardcore expert signing with AEW or even the fate of a WWE program's network change, all the rumors, news, and latest happenings are touched upon.

At the end of the episode, the unfathomable, one time ever event of a WWF Superstar facing off against a WCW-signed talent in and ECW ring is discussed.

SHOW: Royal Rumble 2019 & Collision in Korea main event (Ric Flair v Antoino Inoki)

In this extended episode, Zach and Paul discuss the fall out of the 2019 Royal Rumble, the contract situation in WWE (specifically Dean Ambrose and KENTA), and the main event of the WCW/NJPW show "Collision in Korea" from 1995 which featured the legendary Ric Flair taking on the legendary Antonio Inoki.

SHOW: WWE Hidden Gems - Champs Collide - Race vs. Backlund

In this week's episode, hosts Zach and Paul discuss the latest wrestling rumors and news, their Royal Rumble predictions, and an epic classic between NWA Champion Harley Race and WWF Champion Bob Backlund recorded at Madison Square Garden in 1980.

SHOW: Several Dynamite Kid matches

GUEST: "The Standard" Corey Orion

Good friend and real life professional wrestler, "The Standard" Corey Orion joins hosts Zach and Paul in the studio once again. With Orion as the guest, he got to pick the topic and he wanted to discuss the legacy of British wrestling legend, "Dynamite Kid" Tom Billington.

In addition to the triumphs and tribulations of Billington, listen as Zach, Paul, and Corey talk about some of the hottest news stories in the wrestling world, including Corey's unique take as a wrestler-on-the-rise.