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- The Ballot - Jeff Jarrett with Garrett Kidney
Ryan is joined by the host of the “You’ve Got to be Kidding Me” podcast, Garrett Kidney, to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Jeff Jarrett
Listen to “You’ve Got to be Kidding Me: A TNA History Podcast”: https://redcircle.com/shows/cbc69594-9956-431a-aac6-d51d2e19d2ae
Read "The Case for Mike Tenay in the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame" by Garrett Kidney: https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/09/30/the-case-for-mike-tenay-in-the-wrestling-observer-hall-of-fame/
Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.
Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.
LINK DUMP:
- Jeff Jarrett vs Kurt Angle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7064qyW3JO8
- Jeff Jarrett vs Shawn Michaels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cWhhCIhxqQ
- Best of Jeff Jarrett in Memphis Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvYaBWuRZQQ&t=10336s
Ryan's Data Archive:
- United States PPV Attendance 1985-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing
- Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing
- WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing
1 hr 33 min - The Ballot: The 2026 Ballots are Out!
The 2026 WON HOF ballots are officially out!
Ryan walks you through this year’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame ballot, along with some of the new names on the list. Plus, plenty of stats!
Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.
Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.
Ryan's Data Archive:
Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing
WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing
50 min - The Ballot: R.I.P. Bill Dundee
Ryan is joined by a plethora of guests to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Bill Dundee.
Guests, in order of appearance:
Joe Gagne
Listen to the Five Star Match Game: https://redcircle.com/shows/18c9b3d9-f7f4-46c1-b05f-24184d1b5646
Ethan Tyler
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/ETyler01
Joseph Montecillo
Check out his website: https://www.josephmontecillo.com/
Rich Kraetsch
Listen to The Flagship Wrestling Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/673cae7f-1dae-4c32-a3d5-c065f8876622
Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.
Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.
LINK DUMP:
Bill Dundee Match Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-vPHmQLzoc08CxgMolG5AMigcOSUpQvv&si=g-8uC93yqQSmHF0H
“The Life & Career of “Superstar” Bill Dundee (1943 – 2026)” by John Pollock: https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/09/11/the-life-career-of-superstar-bill-dundee-1943-2026/
The Mount Rushmore of Memphis Wrestling: https://redcircle.com/shows/708996f0-f2c3-46bf-89af-bc0faee37072
Ryan's Data Archive:
Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing
WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing
1 hr 21 min - The Ballot: Tibor Szakacs with Ohtani's Jacket
Ryan is joined by longtime forum poster Ohtani’s Jacket to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Tibor Szakacs.
The British Guide to British Wrestling forum post by Ohtani’s Jacket: https://forums.prowrestlingonly.com/topic/15983-the-beginners-guide-to-british-wrestling/
Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.
Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.
LINK DUMP:
Tibor Szakacs Match Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCA6BC85D81161B46&si=vh1JURw95IMwGq7z
Ryan's Data Archive:
Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing
WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing
1 hr 43 min - The Ballot: Coloso Colosetti with Ethan Tyler
Ryan is joined by wrestling historian Ethan Tyler to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Coloso Colosetti.
Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.
Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.
LINK DUMP:
Coloso Colosetti Match Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD9_bIQ8RSZQ&si=In9ZpNDwnHys0G74
LuchaWorld Magazine: https://www.luchaworld.com/2014/01/09/looking-back-superluchas-100-feb-4-1993-100-greatest-from-1933-thru-1993/#google_vignette
Ronald’s WrestlingClassics page: http://wrestlingclassics.com/.ubb/cache-SYJY8SE2/ubb_files/forums/Forum10/005742-3.cgi
Ryan's Data Archive:
Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing
WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing
2 hr 2 min - The Ballot: KENTA with Joe Lanza
Ryan is joined by Joe Lanza from The Flagship Wrestling Podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of KENTA.
Listen to The Flagship wherever you get podcasts: http://theflagshippodcast.com/
Order the “Baseball Prospectus 2026”: https://amzn.to/4foRc3y
Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.
Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.
LINK DUMP:
All KENTA vs Marufuji Singles Matches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhZRr7VfZpg&t=5022s
KENTA vs Low Ki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9EsybuVctM
KENTA vs Kanemaru: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jciyeUNLaS0
KENTA vs SUWA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wHjdH-7fSs
KENTA vs McGuiness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdsBa9_XzpY
Ryan's Data Archive:
Noah Attendance 2000-2014:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tIYhEtpTU7EBQy5D2CgDvhW3-lNEcoy5cnApdhjGsHw/edit?usp=sharing
Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing
WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing
1 hr 52 min - The Ballot: Kane with Adam Berger
Ryan is joined by Adam Berger to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Kane
Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.
Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.
LINK DUMP:
Read Adam Berger's article "Who Are the Biggest Wrestling PPV Draws of All-Time?": https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2022/10/31/who-are-the-biggest-wrestling-ppv-draws-of-all-time/
Kane's Debut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASmdxXaOzd4
Team Hell No & Ryback vs. The Shield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObS3sjWZoEg
Ryan's Data Archive:
United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing
Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing
WON HOF Results - 2025:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing
1 hr 57 min - The Ballot: Gunther with John Pollock
Ryan is joined by John Pollock from POST Wrestling to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Gunther/Walter. Plus, they discuss the passing of Ted Turner and his importance to pro wrestling.
Listen to POST Wrestling on all available podcast platforms or go to postwrestling.com for wrestling coverage.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-wrestling/id1328332258
Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.
Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.
LINK DUMP:
Walter vs Daisuke Sekimoto: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7gfv1t
Walter vs Ilja Dragunov: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x814kfz
Ryan's Data Archive:
United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing
Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing
WON HOF Results - 2025:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing
1 hr 45 min - Andreas Lambrakis with Lionmark Luke
Ryan is joined by Lionmark Luke to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Andreas Lambrakis.
Read Luke's article "Andreas Lambrakis & Haralambos Karpozilos: Two (Nearly) Forgotten Stars From the Rest of the World" on voicesofwrestling.com
Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.
Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.
Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.
LINK DUMP:
Andreas Lambrakis vs. Gorgeous George: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW1K32RIwTU
Phil Lyons's Lambrakis research: http://wrestlingclassics.com/cgi-bin/.ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=005209;p=0
https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2024/11/15/andreas-lambrakis-haralambos-karpozilos-two-nearly-forgotten-stars-from-the-rest-of-the-world/
Ryan's Data Archive:
United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing
Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing
WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing
1 hr 43 min - Los Espantos with “American Numbers” Arturo Galletti
Ryan is joined by Arturo Galletti from The P[w]rescription podcast to discuss the WON Hall of Fame case of Los Espantos.
Follow Arturo Galletti on Twitter; @AmericanNumbers
Listen to Arturo Galletti on The P[w]rescription Podcast
Check out Arturo's WON HoF Reference Guide
Leave a comment, question, or reaction at 9495-BALLOT or 949-522-5568.
Subscribe to The Ballot wherever you get podcasts.
Subscribe to the Count Out! Youtube channel.
LINK DUMP:
Espanto I vs. El Santo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yDFJMD8_KM
Ryan's Data Archive:
United States PPV Attendance 1989-2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXcW5T3BhRxea-XLp1XVHiRxACHMWiVqq4-x_ICFjuU/edit?usp=sharing
Combined Wrestling Awards Chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tI0FN6CzPkpZ4tlRIA6WMUixiFQpO1W18CuncIp1N6A/edit?usp=sharing
WON HOF Results - 2025: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zeZq4xg61b2pP-LYpHTRoJ8kYnWWG0gXfxfjz88imLA/edit?usp=sharing
2 hr 13 min
About The Ballot - A Wrestling Hall of Fame Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to The Ballot, a podcast dissecting the pro wrestling careers of first-time nominees on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Ballot.