This is Part 6 of a multi-part series chronicling WCW after Hulk Hogan turned evil in 1996 and wreaked havoc on the company as part of the infamous New World Order stable. Here is a link to the entire playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8qvFEEVa_geP5ASCDOn5Zlb2fcEXuKsx&si=7kzFIWwPM3M1mMkB

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We got The Wrestling Expert and The Frozen Asian on the show to discuss this historical footage.

0:00 Introducing Vlad & Robert

0:50 The Story So Far...

1:49 WCW Saturday Night August 31, 1996

2:04 Mean Gene Gets A Hold of Nick Patrick Amidst Controversies

4:45 Paid Announcement By nWo

5:44 Outsiders Cost Lex TV Title

7:02 WCW Nitro September 2, 1996

7:10 DDP v Alex Wright. Ref Nick Patrick Slow Count

7:55 Mean Gene Again Grills Nick Patrick About Controversies

10:59 Ted DiBiase Returns During Harlem Heat Match

13:19 Ted DiBiase Leaves During Chris Jericho v Dean Malenko

14:05 nWo Limo Arrives During The Giant v Brad Armstrong

13:59 Paid Announcement By nWo

14:49 Mike Tenay Joins Announce Team

16:10 Review nWo Spray Painting WCW Wrestlers From Previous Week

16:33 Macho Man v Ron Studd

17:22 Macho Man Postmatch Interview

21:11 Sting & Lex Luger v Steiner Brothers

21:36 Horsemen Out For Revenge On nWo

22:52 Nick Patrick DQs Luger For Bumping Into Him

26:03 Dungeon of Doom v Four Horsemen

27:36 Sting & Luger Still Chasing Nick Patrick. Steal Cop Car To Chase nWo Limo!

30:45 Horsemen Beat Dungeon of Doom With Help From Woman. More Chris & Nancy Problems

31:27 nWo Arrive To Cause Havoc

32:21 The Giant Turns On WCW To Join nWo. Macho Man Spray Painted

35:54 nWo Take Over Announcers Table and Gloat. The Giant Explains His Turn

37:16 More Fighting Amongst nWo & WCW Wrestlers

37:54 The Giant Finishes His Promo To End Show

39:20 Closing Thoughts

41:22 Final Grades: WCW Nitro September 2, 1996

44:12 Please Subscribe!

Episode #78

This episode was recorded on January 19, 2024.

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In case you missed the Toni Storm segment from AEW Dynamite January 17, 2024, here are some 3rd party YouTube links, active as of January 24, 2024:

https://youtu.be/tfzna6iRyrk?si=qXJM6D429kY8mFri

https://youtu.be/mUD4yK0c2e4?si=krp_p2UgqX0uXEX6

https://youtu.be/AjiF5HySf5A?si=SLjL_5iF6SIRZAva

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Well the Executive Vice Presidents of AEW have finally spoken. Love 'em or hate 'em, they're the ones with ALLLL the stroke around here. And they seem willing to carry the real life heat they've garnered for indy influence they've flooded into AEW, and carry it into the storyline of Sting's final match. One week after the Bucks made a surprise appearance challenging Sting to face them in his retirement match, Rene Paquette hosts an interview.

The Young Bucks will look to put and end to Sting and, in effect, put an end to the old ways he "represents" in AEW.

Interesting worked shoot interview. Whether you're a fan of the Young Bucks, or one of the haters, everyone feels some kinda way about this.

Should the Young Bucks be Sting's final opponent?

Also, As Sting prepares for his retirement match at AEW Revolution, there is time for reflection.

Maybe a throw away comment for Sting, but mentioning that Darby Allin was his best tag team partner sparked a debate about Lex Luger and Sting?

For the main event... Samoa Joe had defeated long time champion MJF at the end of 2023 to kick off the the Samoa Jow era. His first opponent. Hook.

Recent controversy saw AEW owner Toni Khan criticising WWE booking Jinder Mahal for a title shot, which blew up in his face as critics think Hook is to inexperienced for the opportunity he's recieving in AEW. Although he sports an immaculate win-loss record, is he ready?

And to close our review of AEW Dynamite from January 17, 2024, our entire panel couldn't help but praise the performance of Timeless Toni Storm as she feuds with AEW newcomer, Deonna Purazzo.

Vlad "The Wrestling Expert" and Robert "The Frozen Asian" are on the show to discuss...

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Episode #76

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Unfortunately on the Malapert Smark YouTube page, we are not allowed to use copyrighted footage so we have to blur it out in order for our videos to stay up on the platform. We are primarily an audio podcast. Any video is a little bonus for our YouTube audience.

In case you haven’t seen the original footage used in this segment, here are links to 3rd party YouTube pages active as of Jan 17, 2024:

https://youtu.be/5LQ-mkviwqY?si=F0B8dfLMLCqQfqu1

https://youtu.be/kNshlS2MA7w?si=uF1oqY3Fr_pOx8vM

Here are links to the original footage from AEW's YouTube page:

https://youtu.be/j1e5Rf4r3Ns?si=iFNDlsJr7vk8FM92

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Anticipation had been building for Sting's upcoming retirement match at AEW Revolution. But the anticipation may have just died when the ones who answered the call were controversial wrestling figures, the Young Bucks.

Adored by AEW fans for starting the alternative to WWE, and hated by the rest for mocking traditional wrestling and therefore, "killing the business." Tension will be high amongst wrestling on both sides of the fence, as the controversy has begun. Are the Bucks worthy of such a prestigious spot. Sting's final opponents...

We have "The Wrestling Expert" and "The Frozen Asian" on the show this week to dicuss....

Also, Sting attempted another insane stunt on Dynamite this past week (January 10, 2025). Just the latest in a long line of daring stunts since joining AEW. But the old question arises again. Is Sting too old to be doing this? And are fans really entertained by this, or at this poing just worried for his well being?

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Episode #75

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Unfortunately on the Malapert Smark YouTube page, we are not allowed to use copyrighted footage so we have to blur it out in order for our videos to stay up on the platform. We are primarily an audio podcast. Any video is a little bonus for our YouTube audience.

In case you haven’t seen the original footage used in this segment, here is a link 3rd party YouTube pages active as of Jan 16, 2024:

https://youtu.be/H_lzi66W5Mo?si=N54u9jMgnP_AoYtD

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You can check out our playlist with past segments discussing Timeless Toni Storm:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8qvFEEVa_gf37QjOwlvACf-NsUvhxBRP&si=LQ5oVPAvFSnTPtea

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Timeless Toni Storm has been called out by AEW newcomer, TNA legend, Deanna Purazzo. After last week's altercation between Purazzo and Storm's protoge Mariah May, Rene Paquette is backstage to find out Toni Storm's outlook on her newest rival...

The Wrestling Expert and The Frozen Asian join the show this week to discuss the segment.

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Episode #74

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Unfortunately here on the Malapert Smark YouTube page, we are not allowed to use copyrighted footage so we have to blur it out in order for our videos to stay up on the platform. We are primarily an audio podcast. Any video is a little bonus for our YouTube audience.

In case you haven’t seen the original footage used in this segment, here is a link from AEW's YouTube page:

https://youtu.be/k7rLm_KrMas?si=BryLl3TQHUEZpq-f

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Well the MJF era in AEW is over, and the Samoa Joe era has officially begun. But how long will it last? Challengers are already crawling up the walls to get the next crack at that AEW World Title. Swerve Strickland & Hangman Page to name a few. But Hook? Hook was a bit of a surprise, and he's next in line for a shot next Dynamite. Does Hook deserve a shot at the title or is it too soon?

We got Vlad "The Wrestling Expert" and Robert "The Frozen Asian" on the panel this week to discuss...

Follow us and watch along on YouTube or listen to the audio only form on all podcast platforms. You can also follow on social media @malapert_smark

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Episode #73

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Unfortunately here on the Malapert Smark YouTube page, we are not allowed to use copyrighted footage so we have to blur it out so our videos can stay up on YouTube. We are primarily an audio podcast. Any video is a little bonus for our YouTube audience.

In case you haven’t seen the original footage used in this segment, here are some links from other YouTube pages, active as of Jan 16, 2023:

https://youtu.be/x-EYpP3KG-g?si=Dy2tU8_RlmFr0vxm

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In this segment, we are excited to hear about the upcoming return of Serena Deeb, but confused as to why she hasn't been on the show in the first place. Wrestling politics aside, it appears she's had health problems, unbeknownst to the 3 of us at the time of this recording.

Here is a link to a video where Serena talks about here recent health problems:

https://youtu.be/8Rv7HzjuGac?si=QLgxlxuzaHA6MN6s

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Episode #72

Here is a playlist with all the episodes so far of this epic series:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8qvFEEVa_geeAtEIet97NDCewf3waugl&si=FwpA4KAozCso8TSK

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Unfortunately here on the Malapert Smark YouTube page, we are not allowed to use copyrighted footage so we have to blur it out so our videos can stay up on YouTube. We are primarily an audio podcast. Any video is a little bonus for our YouTube audience.

In case you haven’t seen the original match, here is a link from AEW’s own YouTube page:

https://youtu.be/OQnSwd3R0C8?si=jHuonPcfTKEHMDdo

Here are some more links to the match from 3rd party pages, but I cannot guarantee how long they will stay up. Active as of Jan 15, 2023:

https://youtu.be/2s4vIw20T0c?si=zpTSv4tVMEe47kHa

https://youtu.be/5nProgEQf6s?si=jAMWGgWXmkAYjoGL

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We here at the Malapert Smark are always looking for classic matches to analyze. This week the match we're taking an in depth look at comes from AEW Collision. It's Skye Blue versus Kiera Hogan.

Did this become a 5-star instant classic? We got The Wrestling Expert and The Frozen Asian on the show to discuss this historical footage.

Follow us and watch along on YouTube or listen to the audio only form on all podcast platforms. You can also follow on social media @malapert_smark

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Episode #71

Well that feeling is in the air. The best time of the year. WrestleMania season is upon us, and the Malapert Smark is kicking off our coverage of the road to 2024's WrestleMania.

The Rock returned last week and we all assume a showdown with the Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, is inevitable. In the meantime, Roman has a 4-Way to get through at the Royal Rumble.

We got Vlad "The Wrestling Expert" and Robert "The Frozen Asian" on the panel this week to discuss our current outlook on the how this could all shake down. And we'll be checking in weekly with all the latest news on anything WrestleMania. So stay tuned to Malapert Smark podcast on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode #70

This is Part 5 of a multi-part series chronicling WCW after Hulk Hogan turned evil in 1996 and wreaked havoc on the company as part of the infamous New World Order stable. Here is a link to the entire playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8qvFEEVa_geP5ASCDOn5Zlb2fcEXuKsx&si=7kzFIWwPM3M1mMkB

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The nWo have already done some dastardly deeds in the short time they've been terrorizing WCW. The old fashioned southern wrestling company has been turned on it's head by brutal backstage hit and run attacks & Hollywood Hogan now owns the WCW World Title and has defiled the tradition it represents and covered the title belt with NWO letters.

But this episode takes this already heated feud to a whole new level. With WarGames a few short weeks away, WCW wrestlers were preparing for that match when the New World Order show up, spray paint NWO on their backs and leave 'em all laying, including Ric Flair, Chris Benoit, Mongo McMichael & Sting!! This is wild stuff...

Also, Ted DiBiase has arrives in WCW. With the NWO teasing a new member, speculation will run rampant...

0:00 Intro

0:44 The Story So Far...

2:47 WCW Nitro August 25, 1996

3:58 Kidman v Juventud Guerrera

4:24 Crow Movie Commercial

5:06 Sting & Luger To Be Tested By Horsemen Tonight

7:27 JL v Rey Mysterio Jr

8:04 nWo Grafiti Production Truck

10:25 9oclock Hour Hits During Match

11:25 Macho Man Backstage Promo. Shot At Hogan Set For Holloween Havoc

13:52 The Giant v Hacksaw Jim Duggan

14:06 Ted DiBiase Arrives In WCW

15:30 The Giant Postmatch Interview

16:36 Ric Flair & Arn Anderson v Rock N Roll Express

17:04 Ric Flair & Arn Postmatch Promos On WarGames vs nWo

21:39 Chris Jericho v Alex Wright

22:26 Sting & Lex v Mongo & Benoit

23:59 nWo Spray Spray Paint WCW Wrestlers

28:15 Closing Thoughts

33:19 Please Subscribe!!

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Episode #69

Well the time has finally arrived. The Rock has come back to WWE. Long time rumors of a showdown with his cousin, The Undisputed Universal Champion, sent the internet into a frenzy with the possibility. But what does that mean for Cody Rhode's chances of headlining WrestleMania, for he still desperately seeks redemption against Roman Reigns and his first WWE Championship. We got Vlad "The Wrestling Expert" and Robert "The Frozen Asian" to discuss the matter.

But first, we have to discuss the Rock coming out on Raw to stop Jinder Mahal's blistering of the United States. Does anyone think Jinder had some good points. And what about the Rock coming out to defend America. Kayhan isn't a big fan of the Rock but thinks he would win the Presidential Election EASILY! Do you agree?

0:00 Intro

0:38 Jinder Mahal's Anti-America Promo

3:39 The Rock Interrupts Jindr

10:40 Discussion

24:43 Please Subscribe!

In case you missed the Rock's return on Day 1 and want to see the entire segment, here's a link to the video on WWE's YouTube Channel:

https://youtu.be/Du2KzBLeP-E?si=2ZPmtSDbKGVAmalS

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