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- 450: Looking Ahead to 2026
This week, Nick and Vaughn look ahead to what 2026 could have in store for the world of professional wrestling.
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Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
1 hr 30 min - 449: John Cena's WWE Debut - SmackDown 06-27-02 Deep Dive
This week, we dive deep into the June 27, 2002 edition of WWE SmackDown, famously known for Batista's first in-ring match in WWE! Oh, and also John Cena's WWE debut. Against Kurt Angle!
BUT FIRST, we discuss our reaction to John Cena tapping out in his final match, MJF's return to AEW, TNA's new TV deal with AMC, and more!
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Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]
Instagram: [@shootersradio]
Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]
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Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]
Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
2 hr 3 min - 448: WWE Survivor Series '02 Deep Dive
This week, the guys dive deep into the 2002 WWE Survivor Series! It's the first-ever Elimination Chamber match! In fact, a lot of the matches had the ELIMINATION element to them except there were NO traditional Survivor Series matches. Hmm. Also, a ridiculous turn leads to a ridiculous champion, ridiculous ring attire for a new ridiculous champion, and more!
BUT FIRST, we discuss all the WWE content soon to be ELIMINATED from Peacock entirely, where they might wind up, Netflix buying Warner Bros. Discovery and what that means for AEW, John Cena's last match at Saturday Night's Main Event against Gunther, Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi, CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship at the January 5, 2026 edition of Raw, and MORE!
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Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]
Instagram: [@shootersradio]
Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]
Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]
Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]
Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
2 hr 47 min - 447: WWF Survivor Series '92 Deep Dive
This week, the guys dive deep into WWF Survivor Series 1992! The PERFECT Tag Team? WHO is in the main event? AND MORE!
BUT FIRST, we discuss AEW Full Gear, Nick's wrestling tapes, AI used for bad again, and more.
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Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]
Instagram: [@shootersradio]
Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]
Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]
Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]
Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
1 hr 42 min - 446: WWF Survivor Series '91 Deep Dive
This week, the guys dive deep into WWF Survivor Series 1991! The very first time the WWF Championship would be defended at the event as Hulk Hogan puts the WWF Championship on the line against The Undertaker! Ric Flair's first WWF PPV! And more.
BUT FIRST, we discuss AEW's Blood & Guts matches, WWE's ice cold spell, John Cena's Intercontinental Championship win and The Last Time Is Now Tournament, Ridge Holland's latest update, and more.
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Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]
Instagram: [@shootersradio]
Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]
Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]
Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]
Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
2 hr 6 min - 445: Reel Graps: 'They Live' Deep Dive
The great Jon Jansen joins us this week as we bring you another episode of our Reel Graps series, this time diving deep into the satirical science fiction film, They Live.
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Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]
Instagram: [@shootersradio]
Threads: [@shootersradio] [@picconenick] [@vaughnjohnson166]
Bluesky: [@shootersradio] [@piccone] [@vaughnjohnson]
Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]
Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
1 hr 56 min - REWIND: WCW Halloween Havoc '98 Deep Dive
HALLOWEEN HAVOC REWIND!
WCW's Halloween Havoc 1998 took place on October 25, 1998 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Despite being red hot in 1997, WCW had its best fiscal year in 1998 and was setting records. Unfortunately, by October 1998, much of that money starting going down the drain as creative got worse and worse. This pay-per-view is the epitome of what laid ahead for WCW in the coming years. We got the Hogan vs. Warrior rematch. We wish we didn't. The undercard was brutal. The event wasn't even salvaged by a fantastic main event that featured Goldberg and Diamond Dallas Page ... perhaps Goldberg's best match ever! Let's dive deep!
2 hr 19 min - REWIND: WCW Halloween Havoc '97 Deep Dive
HALLOWEEN HAVOC REWIND!
WCW's Halloween Havoc 1997 took place on October 26, 1997 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It garnered a 1.10 pay-per-view buyrate, and Nick Piccone was among those. WCW in 1997 was red hot and the road to Starrcade was no different. With a couple of bumps along the way, however, Halloween Havoc that year was a microcosm of what was to come for WCW. Pretty good start - lame finish. We dive deep into all the matches and happening of this time frame in our latest deep dive!
2 hr 20 min - 444: Reel Graps: 'See No Evil' Deep Dive
This week, we continue our Reel Graps series and take a deep dive into See No Evil! With Halloween around the corner, we dive into our very first horror movie on the pod!
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Twitter/X: [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio]
Instagram: [@shootersradio]
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Facebook: [facebook.com/shootersradio]
Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com/shootersradio]
1 hr 52 min - REWIND: WWF In Your House: Badd Blood '97 Deep Dive
WWF IN YOUR HOUSE: BADD BLOOD REWIND!
This week, the guys dive deep into the show that featured the very first Hell in a Cell match: WWF Badd Blood: In Your House. Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker gave us a match to remember, which none of the other matches on this show can say.
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About Straight Shooters
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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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