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Wrestling With The Willeys 1000 Play Special: Our Mount Rushmore of Wrestling
In this special milestone episode of Wrestling With The Willeys, the team (Josh, Joe, and Jeremy) celebrates hitting 1,000 plays on the podcast! To mark the occasion, they decide to build their ultimate Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling, but with a twist: they select one wrestler from each major era (80s, New Generation, Attitude, Ruthless Aggression, and Modern). The debate gets heated as they argue over Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage for the 80s spot, compare the impact of Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Rock, and discuss why John Cena defines an entire generation. They also look to the future, predicting who will be the next major stars in the industry, with picks ranging from Darby Allin to Becky Lynch.
Key Highlights
- [01:52] The Concept: Josh introduces the format: picking one wrestler from each era (80s, New Generation, Attitude Era, Ruthless Aggression, and Modern Era) to create a definitive Mount Rushmore.
- [04:22] The 80s: A debate between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage. Jeremy and Joe pick Hogan for his undeniable impact on the boom period, while Josh picks Savage as the better worker and personality.
- [11:13] New Generation (Early 90s): The hosts are torn between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels. Josh selects Bret Hart for carrying the company during a down period, while Joe and Jeremy lean towards HBK for his influence on the product's style.
- [20:54] Attitude Era: The unanimous decision is Stone Cold Steve Austin. The trio agrees that while The Rock was massive, Austin was the driving force that saved the WWF.
- [27:21] Ruthless Aggression: A split decision. Joe picks Kurt Angle and The Undertaker (American Badass era), Jeremy mentions John Cena started here but picks Eddie Guerrero for his rapid rise, and Josh highlights the depth of the roster including Chris Benoit (strictly on ability).
- [36:43] Modern Era: Jeremy picks AJ Styles for his success across multiple promotions. Joe reluctantly picks John Cena as the face of the PG era. Josh chooses CM Punk for the "Pipebomb" and his counter-culture impact.
- [48:26] Future Stars: Predicting the next generation of legends. The hosts discuss Darby Allin (AEW), Kevin Owens, Becky Lynch, and Miro as potential future Hall of Famers.
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By Joshua Willey
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In this special milestone episode of Wrestling With The Willeys, the team (Josh, Joe, and Jeremy) celebrates hitting 1,000 plays on the podcast! To mark the occasion, they decide to build their ultimate Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling, but with a twist: they select one wrestler from each major era (80s, New Generation, Attitude, Ruthless Aggression, and Modern). The debate gets heated as they argue over Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage for the 80s spot, compare the impact of Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Rock, and discuss why John Cena defines an entire generation. They also look to the future, predicting who will be the next major stars in the industry, with picks ranging from Darby Allin to Becky Lynch.
Key Highlights
- [01:52] The Concept: Josh introduces the format: picking one wrestler from each era (80s, New Generation, Attitude Era, Ruthless Aggression, and Modern Era) to create a definitive Mount Rushmore.
- [04:22] The 80s: A debate between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage. Jeremy and Joe pick Hogan for his undeniable impact on the boom period, while Josh picks Savage as the better worker and personality.
- [11:13] New Generation (Early 90s): The hosts are torn between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels. Josh selects Bret Hart for carrying the company during a down period, while Joe and Jeremy lean towards HBK for his influence on the product's style.
- [20:54] Attitude Era: The unanimous decision is Stone Cold Steve Austin. The trio agrees that while The Rock was massive, Austin was the driving force that saved the WWF.
- [27:21] Ruthless Aggression: A split decision. Joe picks Kurt Angle and The Undertaker (American Badass era), Jeremy mentions John Cena started here but picks Eddie Guerrero for his rapid rise, and Josh highlights the depth of the roster including Chris Benoit (strictly on ability).
- [36:43] Modern Era: Jeremy picks AJ Styles for his success across multiple promotions. Joe reluctantly picks John Cena as the face of the PG era. Josh chooses CM Punk for the "Pipebomb" and his counter-culture impact.
- [48:26] Future Stars: Predicting the next generation of legends. The hosts discuss Darby Allin (AEW), Kevin Owens, Becky Lynch, and Miro as potential future Hall of Famers.