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Straight Shooters episodes
- 474: What's Next for WWE Heading into the Fall and Winter of '26
In this episode, Vaughn Johnson, Nick Piccone, and Jon Jansen discuss the spillover from SummerSlam, and what's next for WWE as we head into fall and winter. Kevin Owens vs. CM Punk. Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton. Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker? And much more!
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1 hr 28 min - REWIND: WWF SummerSlam '90 Deep Dive
REWIND TIME.
We take another deep dive into an event that took place in Philadelphia at the Spectrum in 1990 - WWF SummerSlam. It was a double main event! Hulk Hogan returns to take on Earthquake and the Ultimate Warrior defends the WWF Championship against "Ravishing" Rick Rude inside a steel cage... and much more! Vaughn and Nick discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly in-depth for nearly 3 hours!
Recorded August 2020. Featured in episode 247.
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Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
2 hr 39 min - 473: WWE SummerSlam '26 Roundtable
In this episode, Roy Burton and Mark Henry Jr. join Vaugh and Nick to preview WWE SummerSlam 2026! Roman Reigns defends his World Heavyweight Championship against Seth Rollins and CM Punk defends his WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes!
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Instagram: [@shootersradio]
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Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]
YouTube: [youtube.com/@shootersradio]
Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
1 hr 47 min - 472: LeBron is a Sixer; WWE Vengeance '06 Deep Dive
In this episode, THE THIRD MAN Brian Isley joins Vaughn and Nick to discuss LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers - the biggest free agent signing in Philly sports this century, and maybe forever!? We've also got a Patreon request! We dive deep into WWE Vengeance 2006 (01:18:25 mark). DX was back and burying the Spirit Squad. RVD was WWE and ECW Champion, though not for much longer. John Cena was burying ECW. And more!
BUT FIRST, the trio discusses not only LeBron coming to Philly, but the latest nonsense in the world of professional wrestling, including a lengthy discussion about WWE Radio coming to SiriusXM. Oh yeah, and Brian Isley gets his flowers from Method Man on the But, Can You Take a Punch? Podcast, and we have the clip!
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Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]
Instagram: [@shootersradio]
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Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]
YouTube: [youtube.com/@shootersradio]
Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
2 hr 19 min - 471: WCW Bash at the Beach '94 Deep Dive
In this episode, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into Hulk Hogan's in-ring debut in World Championship Wrestling at WCW's Bash at the Beach 1994 in Orlando. It was the dawning of a new era in WCW, "Wrestling is cool again" as Tony Schiavone would put it before signing off for the night. WCW wasted no time to deliver Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair - whereas Vince McMahon was scared off by making it the main event of WrestleMania VIII. And, man, was it ever a home run for WCW. But, what about the rest of the card? The guys dive deep into it all!
BUT FIRST, they talk about CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes picking up some steam, Roman Reigns posing with Jalen Brunson at MSG, Gunther's 2026 fall, Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay, and more.
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Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]
YouTube: [youtube.com/@shootersradio]
Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
1 hr 45 min - REWIND: WCW Bash at the Beach '97 Deep Dive
REWIND TIME.
Nick and Vaughn head back to the Golden Era of 1997 and dive deep into an event that was headlined by Dennis Rodman tag-teaming with Hollywood Hogan as the nWo goes mainstream!
Recorded July 2024. Featured in episode 400.
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Instagram: [@shootersradio]
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Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]
YouTube: [youtube.com/@shootersradio]
Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
1 hr 13 min - 470: EMERGENCY POD - CM Punk Returns, Wins WWE Title from Sami Zayn
In this episode, Nick and Vaughn are joined by Roy Burton to react to CM Punk's return to WWE after a mini-hiatus. Oh yeah, and he won the WWE Title from Sami Zayn.
So... what now?
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Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
1 hr 10 min - REWIND: Live Commentary of WWF Stars and Stripes Challenge - Lex Luger Bodyslams Yokozuna (07-04-93)
REWIND TIME.
Hulk Hogan was out the door, but Vince McMahon needed a new American Hero for his audience to cheer for against the WWF Champion, Yokozuna. Enter Lex Luger, who made his babyface turn on the deck of the U.S.S. Intrepid in New York City. With multiple professional wrestlers, and even some professional athletes, failing to bodyslam Yokozuna, Luger became the hero we all deserved. I guess.
Luger never won the championship, but this day marked the beginning of the Lex Express. So join us as we get patriotic and live commentate the entire Stars and Stripes Challenge from July 4, 1993.
Recorded July 2019 as a Patreon exclusive. We apologize for the mic quality, we didn't invest in podcast mics until 2020.
1 hr 7 min - REWIND: WCW Bash at the Beach '96 Deep Dive
REWIND TIME.
30 years ago, we saw one of the most memorable moments in wrestling history, if not *the* most memorable. Hulk Hogan had finally turned his back on all of his fans and turned on WCW at Bash at the Beach to christen the New World Order (or Organization) on July 7. But we're here for the real action - Joe Gomez, Disco Inferno, THE NASTY BOYS, and more!
Recorded July 2023. Featured in episode 369.
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YouTube: [youtube.com/@shootersradio]
Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
1 hr 46 min - 469: WWF King of the Ring '95 Deep Dive
In this episode, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into the 1995 WWF King of the Ring (59:40 mark). Why? Well, for one, it took place at The Spectrum in Philly. For two... uh... well... we don't exactly know. However, join us for a conversation about the New WWF Generation in the mid-90s as Diesel teamed up with Bam Bam Bigelow to take on Sid and Tatanka in the main event. Mabel is crowned king - and has a lot of stuff thrown at him. Shawn Michaels doesn't win a match, but The Roadie does. Bret Hart and Jerry Lawler make history in the first every Kiss My Foot match, and more!
BUT FIRST, the guys discuss the latest nonsense in the world of professional wrestling, including:
- AEW Forbidden Door fallout
- Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins set for SummerSlam
- SmackDown spoilers from Friday (35:00 mark)
- How long will Sami Zayn's WWE Title reign last?
- And more!
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Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]
Instagram: [@shootersradio]
Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]
Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]
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YouTube: [youtube.com/@shootersradio]
Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
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About Straight Shooters
From the publisher's feed
The best and worst of pro wrestling covered weekly by Nick Piccone (CrossingBroad.com) and Vaughn Johnson (Inquirer.com).
Since 2015, the duo has produced compelling, unique, and entertaining weekly episodes along with special exclusive content on Patreon ... Live commentary specials before they were cool, deep dives into entire pay-per-view events, movies, documentaries, and career retrospectives, high profile guests, current product analysis, and much more!
Request your own deep dives: patreon.com/shootersradio
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