In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka continue to discuss the fallout from the first In Your House. 

They discuss Vince and him fawning over Shawn (again), Tekno Team 2000, the Heavily Bodies expiration date, and why not Backland for President. Enjoy!

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 6/30-7/5. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

(Originally aired November 2020 on the Place to Be Nation feed)

In this episode, the team welcomes Scott Shifflett to break down a red-hot month of NWA action from August 1985. Highlights include:

A brief and forgettable reign ends for Mid-Atlantic Champion Buzz Tyler—gone almost as soon as he arrived.

MVP promos from Ole Anderson, Ric Flair, Magnum T.A., and Tully Blanchard steal the spotlight.

Not-so-MVP promos from Dusty Rhodes, including one that notably doesn't age well in 2020.

The underrated brilliance of Baby Doll shines through, as the group agrees Dusty needs to back off.

Two standout angles: a six-man match ending in a broken arm and a memorable Magnum T.A. legal confrontation that sparks one of the all-time great Starrcade bouts.

An intense Ric Flair vs. The Russians confrontation, including a hidden gem NWA World Title match between Flair and Nikita Koloff from the Omni, laying groundwork for long-term storylines.

A strong month for Sam Houston... until a disastrous match with Black Bart derails momentum.

Terry Taylor’s continued blandness as he challenges Tully for the U.S. Title.

More groans as Jimmy Valiant appears in two matches, including a Six-Man Tag Title defense by the Russians—shockingly rated over 2 stars by some.

A U.S. Tag Title bout featuring Billy Jack Haynes & Wahoo McDaniel vs. Rick Rude & Jack Hart (with a legendary manager).

Paul Jones challenges Dusty for the TV Title using “his men”—but the panel agrees nobody’s asking for this.

The show ends with a visit to Florida, setting up a major Ric Flair vs. Wahoo McDaniel clash.

Happy July 4th!

On this episode of The Hands of Z, Keith and Shawn head back to Georgia Championship Wrestling in 1983 for two matches that really caught them off guard—in the best way possible.

First, it’s Ron Garvin vs. Buzz Sawyer, a fast-paced, chaotic match packed with storytelling and physicality. Then we’ve got Larry Zbyszko taking on a young “Ravishing” Rick Rude, nearly a decade before they’d be on the same side in the Dangerous Alliance.

These may not be "hidden gems" in the traditional sense, but based on the era, the pacing, and what actually happens bell to bell, both matches really surprised Keith and Shawn. In fact, they might be some of the most fun they’ve had watching matches for the show so far.

Tune in to hear why these bouts stood out, what made them so engaging, and how these snapshots from 1983 GCW became unexpected highlights.

Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by TNA expert Matt Souza. In this episode, they live watch the 10/4/07 episode of Impact.

In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born.

Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions.

Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. Keithie & Big Daddy Shawn continue on with Clash of the Champions IV: Season's Beatings live from the UTC Arena in Chattanooga, Tennessee (the Chattanooga Choo-Choo). 

And stay till the end to hear Jim Cornette's balls to the wall promo.

On this episode of The Vault, Shawn is joined by Logan and Shiff to dive into the wonderfully weird world of WCW Capital Combat 1990 – aka "The Return of Robocop", aka  "How Many Tag Matches Can We Cram Into One Night?"

Shawn was there live and he’s got stories. Spoiler: Robocop doesn't wrestle, but he does bend some "steel" bars.

The gang breaks down:

Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair in a cage match with all the drama and none of the clean finishes.

The Road Warriors' last hurrah in WCW for a while – and surprisingly go out with a bang.

A tag team overload that had some long ass matches and odd pairings, balanced with two bangers.

So. Many. Promos. And Segments. Need an intermission? Too bad, here’s Gordon Solie being miserable and accosted by purple fog machines.

Whether you’re here for the debut of El "Lazertron" Gigante, Captain Mike Routnda, A hair match with two bald guys, grown men beating each other with sex straps, the return of JYD, the greatness of the Steiners and The Midnight Express, Luger on his deathbed getting screwed out of the World or just to hear Logan say Robocop, this episode is for you. And hey, if you want to relive the chaos, you can actually watch Capital Combat 1990 on the WCW YouTube Channel – but listen to us first so you know when to enjoy, laugh, cringe, or question your life choices.

Hit play and prepare for a wild ride through steel cages, spandex, and sci-fi madness – only on The Vault!!

Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 6/23-6/27, as well WWE's Night of Champions. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp.

Buongiorno!

The Backbone FOOD Network brings you the meals and stories from the 2000 cookbook Can You Take the Heat by Jim Ross & The WWF Superstars.

This episode, Chef Keithie goes south of the border with a Tex-Mex stew and does a little Bronco Buster on a favorite fruit. J.R.'s Tex-Mex Stew and Some X-Pac Banana Cream Pie. Do these mix? Highly Unlikely Jess, but have no Faces of Fear, these were served on separate nights. 

Mangiare la mia famiglia

Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Podcast Feed in 2020, The Crockett time machine rolls into July 1985 as the crew welcomes first-time Crockett viewer Ben Locke to the show! 

The episode opens with a tribute to the late Road Warrior Animal, setting the tone for a heartfelt yet lively discussion. From there, the boys dive into one of the wildest weeks in wrestling history—July 5-13, featuring the first-ever Great American Bash, a red-hot six-man main event on Mid-Atlantic TV, and an all-time classic Tag Team Title Match.

The crew also explores:

The impact and legacy of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1985

The universal love for The Andersons (and the not-so-universal love for Jimmy Valiant)

Hot crowds, Crockett tropes, and David Crockett’s many expressive faces

A new man crush for Ben

A match that had Calum feeling some type of way

Another legendary Dr. G story featuring the mysterious Grand Wizard

The greatness of Manny Fernandez, and "The Flying Burrito"

An all-time innuendo-laced promo from Magnum T.A. before chaos ensues

The rise of a promising midcard with Terry Taylor, Sam Houston, and even American Eagle (yes, who?)

The short-lived but real reign of World Champion Buddy Landell

A heel Dusty Rhodes, a babyface Ric Flair, and a bonus World Title match from Mid-South

The ongoing saga of Baby Doll, complete with Floyd the horse drama

From new champions to emerging stars, ridiculous promos to emotional farewells—July ‘85 is absolutely loaded, and this episode captures every bit of it.

🕕 So grab your remote, turn the dial to 6:05 PM Eastern and it’s time to Crock & Roll!