The Malapert Smark Podcast

Episode #158

The Malapert Smark Podcast makes it's long awaited return to discuss the fallout from SummerSlam. Malapert Smark HOFers Vlad "The Wrestling Expert" and Robert "The Frozen Asian" return to offer their expertise on Cena's face turn and subsequent battle with Cody Rhodes...

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0:00 Thoughts on Hogan's Passing

23:22 Welcome Back 26:53 Seth Rollins' SummerSlam Swerve & Cash In

37:39 Cena Face Turn, Match w/ Cody, Brock's Return

1:02:36 Current State of WWE

1:25:08 AEW Talk

1:32:21 Subscribe!

#wwe #wweraw #smackdown #summerslam #summerslam2025 #aew #aewdynamite #aewcollision

Episode #157 Official Blog Post:

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/malapert-smark-podcast-157.html

It's the farewell show... we gotta take a break from podcasting for financial reasons, but we're leaving you with this, our WrestleMania 41 review. Malapert Smark Hall of Famers Vlad "The Wrestling Expert" and Robert "The Frozen Asian" join the show..

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0:00 Intro, Vlad & Robert are here!

1:17 Was WrestleMania 41 a classic?

2:40 Announcement... Vlad is quitting AEW...

10:15 WrestleMania 41 + Aftermath Reviews...

11:42 Cena vs Cody WM41

29:22 How Will Cena's Title Reign End?

36:33 Orton is Cena's first challenger...

43:27 Heyman turns on Punk & Roman WM 41...

51:26 Bron Breakker joins Seth & Heyman Raw 4/21

58:42 Gunther attacks commentators Raw 4/21

1:04:59 Gunther vs Jey Uso WM41

1:07:56 New Day win world tag titles WM41

1:08:21 Jade vs Naomi WM41

1:09:48 Jacob Fatu wins US Title WM 41 + Fallout

1:11:43 Grande Americano vs Rey Fenix WM41

1:13:15 WWE buys AAA...

1:14:30 Charlotte vs Tiffany WM41 + Aftermath

1:15:47 Iyo vs Rhea vs Bianca WM41

1:18:09 Drew v Damian WM41

1:18:42 Dom win IC title WM41

1:20:16 Joe Hendry vs Randy Orton WM41

1:24:50 Logan Paul vs AJ Styles WM41

1:25:03 Becky's return & Turn on Lyra Raw 4/21

1:28:18 Overall WM41 reviews...

1:30:57 Rusev & Aleister Black return to WWE

1:32:10 RIP Mongo McMichael

1:32:36 Crowbar appears in ROH...

1:33:18 The Malapert Smark Podcast is officially on hiatus...

Episode #156 Official Blog Post:

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/malapert-smark-podcast-156.html

Vlad & Robert are on the show today to make our predictions for WrestleMania 41 and take a trip down memory lane. Today's retro review, WWF Raw October 28, 1996... a hot one featuring Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bret the Hitman Hart!!...

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MODERN REVIEWS From the Past Week (Check out YouTube Channel Posts Tab for all the latest reviews...

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2025-04-07 WWE RAW

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2025-04-08 WWE NXT

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/2025-04-08-wwe-nxt-review.html?m=1

2025-04-09 AEW Dynamite

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/2025-04-09-aew-dynamite-review.html?m=1

2025-04-09 WWE Evolve

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/2025-04-09-wwe-evolve-review.html

2025-04-10 TNA iMPACT

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/2025-04-10-tna-impact-review.html?m=1

2025-04-11 WWE Smackdown

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/2025-04-11-wwe-smackdown-review.html?m=1

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We're continuing our Retro Review of WWF from 1996. Today we're on October 28, 1996...

If you've missed any of our coverage so far of 1996 WWF after Summerslam, here is a link to the entire playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8qvFEEVa_geCSSrqveNgpzr40x_LGBfB&si=9-bS0t3Kv-9hJbuO

If you're interested in our reviews of WCW Nitro from this same time period, here's a link to our entire 1996 WCW playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHLoI2vxdYE&list=PL8qvFEEVa_geP5ASCDOn5Zlb2fcEXuKsx

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0:00 Intro, Announcement on Upcoming Podcast Hiatus

1:52 THIRD Malapert Smark Hall of Fame Induction

6:56 Heyman, Seth, Punk Raw 4/7

15:49 NXT, EVOLVE, iMPACT, Smackdown Reviews in Description Below...

16:31 WrestleMania 41 Predictions

53:15 5 Minutes for AEW

58:42 WWF Raw October 28, 1996

1:00:16 BONUS CLIP: Austin Attacks Pillman Superstars 10/27 1996

1:12:41 Bret & Stone Cold Face Off Raw Oct 28 1996

1:32:17 Other Storylines from Oct 28 1996 Raw

1:35:09 Thoughts on WCW & WWF at this point

1:35:43 Honorable Mentions: Bron Breakker spear Raw 4/7

1:36:46 Please Subscribe!

Episode #155 Official Blog Post: (all links mentioned in podcast included)

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/malapert-smark-podcast-155.html

Vlad & Robert are on the show today to review the past week in wrestling and take a trip down memory lane. Today's retro review, WWF Raw October 21, 1996...

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MODERN REVIEWS From the Past Week

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2025-03-31 WWE RAW

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2025-04-01 WWE NXT

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/2025-04-01-wwe-nxt-review.html

2025-04-02 AEW Dynamite

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/2025-04-02-aew-dynamite-review.html

2025-04-03 ROH on HonorClub

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/2025-04-03-roh-on-honorclub-review.html?m=1

2025-04-04 WWE Smackdown

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/2025-04-04-wwe-smackdown-review.html?m=1

2025-04-05 AEW Collision

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/2025-04-05-aew-collision-review.html

2025-04-06 AEW Dynasty

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/04/2025-04-06-aew-dynasty-review.html

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0:00 Intro... Vlad & Robert are here!

1:37 Show will go on hiatus on April 27...

2:30 2nd Malapert Smark HOF Induction...

7:40 Dynamite, ROH & Collision reviews in the description below...

8:58 AEW Dynasty April 6, 2025

33:23 Cody & Cena Raw 3/31

39:36 Bianca the Special Ref Raw 3/31

44:00 Gunther & Usos Raw 3/31

47:55 Paul Heyman chooses Punk Smackdown 4/4

55:35 Rey Fenix debut Smackdown 4/4

59:55 Charlotte & Tiffany Smackdown 4/4

1:07:09 NXT review in description below...

1:08:00 EVOLVE & iMPACT reviews coming Tuesday...

1:08:11 RETRO REVIEW: WWF Raw October 21, 1996

1:10:14 Bret Hart accepts Stone Cold's challenge

1:17:29 Sid vs Owen Hart

1:20:08 Smoking Gunns vs Godwins

1:21:22 Mr Perfect vs Triple H

1:32:04 Penta & Bron Breaker Raw 3/31

1:32:22 McIntyre's Eye Patch Smackdown 4/4

1:32:47 KO injured Smackdown 4/4

1:35:57 Aldis books Naomi vs Jade Smackdown 4/4

1:36:15 Ricky Saints wins WWE gold NXT 4/1

1:38:16 WrestleMania Predictions next week...

1:38:30 Please Subscribe...

Episode #154 Official Blog Post:

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/malapert-smark-podcast-154.html

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MODERN REVIEWS From the Past Week

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2025-03-24 WWE RAW

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-24-wwe-raw-review.html?m=1

2025-03-25 WWE NXT

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-25-wwe-nxt-review.html?m=1

2025-03-25 WWE EVOLVE

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-26-wwe-evolve-review.html?m=1

2025-03-26 AEW Dynamite

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-26-aew-dynamite-review.html?m=1

2025-03-27 TNA iMPACT

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-27-tna-impact-review.html

2025-03-28 WWE Smackdown

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-28-wwe-smackdown-review.html?m=1

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If you've missed any of our coverage so far of 1996 WWF after Summerslam, here is a link to the entire playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8qvFEEVa_geCSSrqveNgpzr40x_LGBfB&si=9-bS0t3Kv-9hJbuO

If you're interested in our reviews of WCW Nitro from this same time period, here's a link to our entire 1996 WCW playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHLoI2vxdYE&list=PL8qvFEEVa_geP5ASCDOn5Zlb2fcEXuKsx

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0:00 Intro: Vlad & Robert are here!

2:34 Cena & Cody Raw 3/24

10:24 El Grande Americano Debut Raw 3/24

18:17 Punk Roman Seth Contract Signing Smackdown 3/28

27:00 MJF Hurt Syndicate Dynamite 3/26

34:50 NXT, TNA & EVOLVE Reviews in Description Below...

36:23 WWF Buried Alive October 20, 1996

37:32 Mankind vs Undertaker

1:02:55 Vince McMahon trolls Jim Ross

1:13:21 Stone Cold vs HHH

1:29:46 More HHH Mr Perfect drama during IC title match

1:33:39 Ahmed Johnson attacks Farooq on Pre Show

1:34:55 Billy Gunn fails to win back Sunny

1:36:10 Sid defeats Vader (w/Cornette)

1:39:16 Buried Alive Overall Thoughts

1:41:06 Jimmy Uso slaps Gunther Smackdown 3/28

1:41:29 Secret Hervice Smackdown 3/28

1:41:52 Crazy Naomi video package Smackdown 3/28

1:42:02 Charlotte & Jade Smackdown 3/28

1:42:13 Drew McIntyre & Damian Priest Smackdown 3/28

1:43:12 Swerve & Hangman Dynamite 3/26

1:43:54 Please Subscribe!

Episode #153 Official Blog Post:

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/malapert-smark-podcast-153.html

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0:00 Cena's First Heel Promo Raw 3/17

24:30 Roman/Seth/Punk Smackdown 3/21

32:40 Moxley's Gruesome Bump Dynamite 3/19

43:22 Robert's Thoughts on DarkState NXT 3/18

48:55 Farooq & Ahmed Johnson Livewire 1996 Oct12

54:02 Stone Cold & Mr Perfect Superstars 1996 Oct13

1:03:06 Crush Pulls Fan Over Guard Rail Superstars 1996 Oct13

1:06:38 WWF Raw October 14, 1996

1:08:08 Marquee Main Event Coming Up

1:08:53 Jerry Lawler vs Jake "The Snake" Raw 1996 Oct 14

1:14:05 Stone Cold vs Shawn Michaels Raw 1996 Oct 14

1:26:33 Mr Perfect Again Takes Triple H's Woman Raw 1996 Oct 14

1:33:24 Road Dogg's Reason For Running Down JJ's Rep Raw 1996 Oct 14

1:34:47 Sunny & Farooq Still "Loosly Aligned" Raw 1996 Oct 14

1:35:29 More Mankind & Undertaker Promos Raw 1996 Oct 14

1:36:53 Overall Ratings for this Oct 14 1996 Raw

1:39:13 This Week's Honorable Mentions

1:39:24 Randy & KO Smackdown Smackdown 3/21

1:40:55 Jacob Pissed With Solo Smackdown 3/21

1:41:36 Naomi Beats Down Jade Smackdown 3/21

1:42:00 Controversial 4-Way Ending Dynamite 3/19

1:43:04 Billie Starkz vs Mercedes Dynamite 3/19

1:43:32 Hangman & Swerve to Continue Dynamite 3/19

1:43:47 Toni Storm & Megan Bayne Dynamite 3/19

1:46:12 Please Subscribe

Episode #152

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MODERN REVIEWS From the Past Week

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2025-03-10 WWE RAW

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2025-03-11 WWE NXT

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2025-03-12 WWE EVOLVE

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-12-wwe-evolve-review.html?m=1

2025-03-12 AEW Dynamite

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-12-aew-dynamite-review.html?m=1

2025-03-14 WWE Smackdown

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-14-wwe-smackdown-review.html?m=1

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RETRO REVIEW

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We're continuing our Retro Review of WWF from 1996. Today we're on October 7, 1996...

1996-10-07 WWF Raw Review Blog Post:

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/1996-10-07-wwf-raw-review.html

If you've missed any of our coverage so far of 1996 WWF after Summerslam, here is a link to the entire playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8qvFEEVa_geCSSrqveNgpzr40x_LGBfB&si=9-bS0t3Kv-9hJbuO

We reviewed WCW Nitro from this same night (October 7, 1996) on episode #90 of the Malapert Smark Podcast:

https://youtu.be/nCz0HhkMKcI

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0:00 Intro: Vlad & Robert Are Here

1:58 Live Stream #8 This Past Wednesday - Link in Description

3:12 Roman Crashes Steel Cage Match Raw 3/10

13:01 Iyo Slaps Rhea & Bianca Raw 3/10

19:13 Charlotte & Tiffany Pull Apart Smackdown 3/14

26:15 MJF on Dynamite 3/12

39:18 Revolution World Title Match Aftermath Dynamite 3/12

49:18 WWF Raw October 7, 1996

49:37 Entire Post Summerslam 1996 Playlist

49:47 WCW Nitro REVIEW from the Same Day in the Description

54:54 "Diesel" vs Mark Mero

1:01:21 Mr Perfect Video Package

1:03:51 Smoking Gunns vs New Rockers

1:05:19 Lawler Trolls Jake The Snake From Commentary

1:05:47 Road Dogg Trolls Departed Jeff Jarrett

1:12:26 Vader & Sid Brawl To Close Show

1:19:59 Bob Backlund Commentates During Sultan's Match

1:21:03 Undertaker & Mankind Cut Cemetery Promos

1:26:45 Closing Thoughts on This Episode of Raw

1:27:48 HONORABLE MENTIONS

1:28:02 Chad Gable Mystery? Raw 3/10

1:30:06 Liv & Raquel Crash Jade's Interview Smackdown 3/14

1:30:29 Street Profits Win WWE Tag Titles Smackdown 3/14

1:31:43 Harleygram & Hologram

1:33:17 NXT Roadblock 3/11 Review in Description

1:35:17 EVOLVE 3/12 Review in Description

1:36:33 Vlad Praises Barcelona Smackdown Crowd

1:39:15 Please Subscribe!

Episode #151

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MODERN REVIEWS From the Past Week

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2025-03-03 WWE RAW

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2025-03-04 WWE NXT

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-04-wwe-nxt-review.html

2025-03-05 AEW Dynamite

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-05-aew-dynamite-review.html?m=1

2025-03-07 WWE Smackdown

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-07-wwe-smackdown-review.html?m=1

2025-03-09 AEW Revolution

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-09-aew-revolution-review.html

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RETRO REVIEW

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1996-09-30 WWF Raw Review Post:

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/1996-09-30-wwf-raw-review.html

If you've missed any of our coverage so far of 1996 WWF after Summerslam, here is a link to the entire playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8qvFEEVa_geCSSrqveNgpzr40x_LGBfB&si=9-bS0t3Kv-9hJbuO

If you're interested in our reviews of WCW Nitro from this same time period, here's a link to our entire 1996 WCW playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHLoI2vxdYE&list=PL8qvFEEVa_geP5ASCDOn5Zlb2fcEXuKsx

We reviewed WCW Nitro from this same night (September 30, 1996) on episode #85 of the Malapert Smark Podcast:

https://youtu.be/PfGIIgrQNkU

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0:00 Intro, Robert's Back!

0:56 Robert's Elimination Chamber Thoughts at end of Video

1:44 AEW Revolution Just Ended...

2:57 We'll Start With AEW Today

3:59 MJF Fails in Lighting Hangman on Fire Dynamite 3/5

8:57 AEW Revolution March 9, 2025

38:04 Fallout To Cena's Heel Turn on Raw 3/3 & Smackdown 3/7

47:28 Rhea Loses World Title Raw 3/3

52:40 Bianca & Naomi Incredible Segment Smackdown 3/7

1:00:50 Seth & Punk Booked For Steel Cage Raw 3/3

1:05:22 WWF Raw September 30, 1996

1:08:01 Fallout From Fake Razor's Debut

1:17:35 Stone Cold vs Jake "The Snake"

1:21:06 Mankind & Undertaker Dueling Graveyard Promos

1:21:56 Triple H Challenges Mr. Perfect

1:27:35 Road Dogg Revealed As Real Singer Being JJ's Music

1:28:25 Vader & Cornette beat HBK & Jose Lothario

1:31:19 Final Thoughts on This Episode

1:33:05 Honorable Mentions

1:33:17 LA Knight Wins US Title Smackdown 3/7

1:34:38 Damian & Drew Smackdown 3/7

1:35:10 Randy Orton is Hearing Voices Smackdown 3/7

1:35:35 Chelsea Green Honors Mick Foley Smackdown 3/7

1:36:19 Please Subscribe!

1:39:14 BONUS Robert's Thoughts on Cena's Heel Turn

Recorded March 2, 2025.

Episode #150 Official Blog Post:

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/malapert-smark-podcast-150.html

Big show today as we cover the monumental John Cena heel turn from Elimination Chamber. Vlad "The Wrestling Expert" is on the show today!!

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MODERN REVIEWS From the Past Week

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2025-02-24 WWE RAW

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-02-24-wwe-raw-review_24.html?m=1

2025-02-25 WWE NXT

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-02-25-wwe-nxt-review.html?m=1

2025-02-26 AEW Dynamite

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-02-26-aew-dynamite-review.html?m=1

2025-02-27 TNA iMPACT

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-02-27-tna-impact-review.html?m=1

2025-02-28 WWE Smackdown

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-02-28-wwe-smackdown-review.html?m=1

2025-03-01 WWE Elimination Chamber

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-03-01-wwe-elimination-chamber.html

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RETRO REVIEW

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We're continuing our Retro Review of WWF from 1996. Today we're on September 23, 1996...

If you've missed any of our coverage so far of 1996 WWF after Summerslam, here is a link to the entire playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8qvFEEVa_geCSSrqveNgpzr40x_LGBfB&si=9-bS0t3Kv-9hJbuO

We reviewed WCW Nitro from this same night (September 23, 1996) on episode #85 of the Malapert Smark Podcast:

https://youtu.be/SGdnlTj0T2w

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0:00 Vlad "The Wrestling Expert"

0:52 Cena Finally Turns Heel

11:00 Men's Elimination Chamber

16:44 Afterbirth

26:54 Jade Returns

29:55 Women's Elimination Chamber

35:12 Sami vs KO

38:19 Randy Orton Returns

40:48 NXT & TNA Reviews in Description

42:44 AEW Dynamite February 26, 2025

50:42 WWF RAW September 23, 1996

52:42 JR Cuts Wild Promo, Razor Returns

1:09:08 Stone Cold Talks Bret on Commentary

1:12:18 Undertaker & Mankind To Have Buried Alive Match

1:19:09 Cornette Beef With Clarence & Joe Lothario

1:24:23 Vince Trashes Outgoing Jeff Jarrett

1:28:43 Sunny vs Sable

1:32:12 ECW Again Crash WWE Show

1:33:28 Honorable Mentions

1:33:41 Gunther on Raw (2/24)

1:35:00 Solo & Jacob on Smackdown (2/28)

1:36:13 Nana & Swerve on Dynamite (2/26)

1:37:32 Get Well Soon, Robert!

1:37:50 Continental Champion Update

1:38:04 Please Subscribe!

Episode #149

Recorded Sunday February 23, 2025

Malapert Smark #149 Official Blog Post:

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/02/malapert-smark-podcast-149.html

Vlad "The Wrestling Expert" and Robert "The Frozen Asian" joined for this one.

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RETRO REVIEWS

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We're continuing our Retro Review of WWF from 1996. Today we're on September 22, 1996...

1996-09-22 WWF In Your House 10: Mind Games Review Post:

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/02/1996-09-22-wwf-in-your-house-10-mind.html

If you've missed any of our coverage so far of 1996 WWF after Summerslam, here is a link to the entire playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8qvFEEVa_geCSSrqveNgpzr40x_LGBfB&si=9-bS0t3Kv-9hJbuO

If you're interested in our reviews of WCW Nitro from this same time period, here's a link to our entire 1996 WCW playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHLoI2vxdYE&list=PL8qvFEEVa_geP5ASCDOn5Zlb2fcEXuKsx

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MODERN REVIEWS

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Malapert Smark Review Posts from the Past Week:

2025-02-17 WWE RAW

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-02-17-wwe-raw-review.html?m=1

2025-02-18 WWE NXT

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-02-18-wwe-nxt-review.html?m=1

2025-02-19 AEW Dynamite

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-02-19-aew-dynamite-review.html?m=1

2025-02-21 WWE Smackdown

https://malapert-smark.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-02-21-wwe-smackdown-review.html

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0:00 Vlad & Robert Are Here!

1:21 The Rock & Cody Smackdown 2/21

17:38 Savio, Bradshaw, ECW Incursion Mind Games 9/22/1996

31:02 Diesel & Razor Attack Mind Games 9/22/1996

36:23 Gunther Yeets Raw 2/17

41:09 Lothario vs Jim Cornette Mind Games 9/22/1996

49:07 Stone Cold Calls Out Bret Hart Mind Games 9/22/1996

54:27 MJF Spits on Hangman Dynamite 2/19

1:02:41 Cornette Swindled by Clarence Mind Games 9/22/1996

1:09:20 Mark Henry vs Jerry Lawler Mind Games 9/22/1996

1:14:55 Thunder Rosa / Penelope / Megan Bayne Controversy 2/19

1:28:24 Double Main Event Mind Games 9/22/1996

1:44:49 Moose / Obe Femi

1:45:20 AJ Styles / Bron Breakker

1:45:43 Melo Don't Miz

1:45:59 Liv & Raquel Feud With Bianca & Naomi

1:46:19 Kevin Owens Outside Sami's House

1:47:11 Please Subscribe!!