The Ruthless Aggression Era is in full swing as Matt is joined by Jeremy Nichols to break down WWE Raw (10/27/03) and SmackDown (10/30/03)—two chaotic shows packed with major moments on the road to Survivor Series 2003.

In episode #12, the spotlight is on Batista absolutely owning Raw, along with two shocking title changes that reshaped WWE television in late 2003. From there, things take a hard left into classic Ruthless-era absurdity, including the wrong way to bob for apples, questionable life advice, and some truly wild conversations you could only get from wrestling TV in this era.

Blending match analysis, storyline breakdowns, and laugh-out-loud nostalgia, this episode delivers everything fans love about revisiting the Ruthless Aggression Era.

Topics include:

WWE Raw & SmackDown (Oct. 2003) full review

Batista’s rise and dominance on Raw

Two major championship title changes

Road to Survivor Series 2003 developments

Ruthless Aggression Era chaos, humor, and fun

🎧 A must-listen for fans of classic WWE, the Ruthless Aggression Era, and nostalgic wrestling deep dives.

The companion written piece for Heat and Velocity can be read here!

On this episode of Extreme Three Way Dance, JT, Matt, and Jenny dive headfirst into a chaotic stretch of Extreme Championship Wrestling television, breaking down three episodes of ECW Hardcore TV from May 27, June 2, and June 3, 2000.

With ECW in its final year, these shows capture a promotion fighting to maintain its identity amid roster turnover, financial strain, and relentless creative swings. The crew discusses standout matches, evolving storylines, and the raw, unpredictable energy that defined late-era ECW — for better and for worse.

From hardcore chaos and angle-heavy TV to the shifting roles of key players and the overall direction of the company heading into summer 2000, this episode puts these Hardcore TV broadcasts under the microscope while celebrating everything that made ECW feel dangerous, desperate, and different.

If you love grimy ECW television, honest debate, and historical context that doesn’t pull punches, this one’s for you.

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WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 is loaded — and we’re breaking down EVERY major match with full predictions, storyline analysis, and WrestleMania implications.

Ryan Gray is joined by a rotating panel of wrestling analysts to preview the entire Elimination Chamber card:

🔥 CM Punk vs Finn Bálor for the World Heavyweight Championship — Will Punk headline WrestleMania as champion, or does Bálor shock the world?

🔥 Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship — A generational dream match with major legacy implications.

🔥 Women’s Elimination Chamber Match — High stakes, potential returns, surprise entrants, and who is punching their ticket to WrestleMania?

🔥 Men’s Elimination Chamber Match — Championship opportunities on the line inside WWE’s most brutal structure.

We analyze booking trends, momentum shifts, storyline direction, and possible swerves heading into WrestleMania season. If you're searching for WWE Elimination Chamber predictions, CM Punk analysis, Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee breakdown, or full match previews — this is the episode for you.

Subscribe now for weekly WWE coverage, PPV previews, and deep-dive wrestling analysis.

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Mike returns and recaps the last week of wrestling. From AEW Dynamite and Collision to WWE NXT, Raw and Smackdown. 

Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

The Monday Night Wars are heating up, and Wrestling War Zone is back in the trenches! On episode 154, Chad & JT dive into WCW Monday Nitro from 9/1/97 and WWF Friday Night’s Main Event from 9/5/97 to see which company had the upper hand during one of the most pivotal months in wrestling history.

Nitro delivers one of the most unforgettable moments of the era with the infamous NWO spoof of the emotional Four Horsemen promo from the week before. It’s intense and controversial and we talk about what it meant behind the scenes as well. Meanwhile, the nWo’s grip continues to tighten as Hollywood Hogan assaults JJ Dillon and more.

Across the battlefield, the WWF fires back with the second special Friday night showcase to take them home to IYH: Ground Zero, mainly focused on some final hype for the PPV.

Who won the battle? Which show delivered the better action? And how did these episodes shape the road to Fall Brawl, Ground Zero and beyond? Hit play and find out as Wrestling War Zone takes you back to September 1997.

It’s… ChroNoSo! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring one match from WWE history. This month on ChroNoSo, the crew dives into WrestleMania VII. Join for the ride as they cover all the matches, promos, & segment from the event! 

Welcome to No Holds Barred, where Aaron and JT take an unfiltered look at wrestling, pop culture, and beyond—with no restrictions and no shortcuts.

In episode 166, the guys continue their latest passion project: ranking the Top 25 WWE pay-per-view matches for each month in WWE history. This time, the spotlight is on February, as JT & Aaron debate which matches belong, which ones might be overrated, and which classics deserve more love.

From unforgettable title bouts to hidden gems, this episode is packed with strong opinions, thoughtful analysis, and plenty of fan debate. And yes—there’s even an editor’s note, as the guys realize after recording that two matches on the list actually took place in March, setting up a fun follow-up in the next installment.

Did they nail the list? Miss a classic? Get something completely wrong?

🎧 Tune in, join the conversation, and help shape the rankings as the project rolls on.

Topics include:

Top WWE PPV matches from February

Monthly WWE match rankings project

Debate over classics, sleepers, and snubs

Fan feedback and ongoing list refinement

Perfect for fans of WWE history, match rankings, and wrestling podcasts that thrive on discussion, disagreement, and fun—with absolutely no holds barred.

NoSo Takeover is back with Episode 17 as JT, Aaron and Jenny break down one of the most pivotal nights in NXT history — NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn III from August 19, 2017.

From championship showdowns to shocking debuts, Brooklyn once again proves why it’s NXT’s signature battleground. The crew dives deep into the emotional main event as Drew McIntyre challenges Bobby Roode for the NXT Championship, marking Drew’s triumphant return to WWE glory. They also discuss Asuka vs. Ember Moon, a clash that caps off Asuka’s historic undefeated streak and dominant reign as NXT Women’s Champion.

Plus, the hosts analyze the unforgettable arrival of Adam Cole, whose shocking debut and alliance with Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish reshaped NXT overnight. Other highlights include Johnny Gargano vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas in a breakout performance, the chaotic Authors of Pain vs. SAnitY Tag Team Championship match, and Aleister Black’s continued rise.

JT, Aaron and Jenny cover match quality, storytelling, crowd reactions at Barclays Center, historical significance, and how this TakeOver helped define the next generation of WWE superstars.

Whether you’re reliving the glory of peak TakeOver or watching along for the first time, this episode delivers the ultimate retrospective on one of NXT’s most influential events.

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Mike returns and recaps the last week of wrestling. From AEW Dynamite and Grand Slam Australia to WWE NXT, Raw and Smackdown. 

Catch Shooting Sharp every Tuesday on the North South Connection Podcast Network!

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement, the podcast where WWE history meets hard numbers. JT, Marcus, and Producer Tim break down each WWE “season” by analyzing every pay-per-view event using a consistent, stats-driven scoring system.

In episode #94, the crew continues the 1995–1996 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical dive into WWE In Your House #6. From match quality to card structure and overall event impact, every segment is evaluated by the numbers as the guys continue building their complete, all-time WWE PPV rankings using the WWE WAR formula.

Does nostalgia hold up when the data is crunched?

Does your personal In Your House #6 ranking match the WWE WAR metrics?

🎧 Tune in to find out—and see how this iconic WWE event stacks up in the ever-evolving WAR rankings.

What you’ll hear:

Full In Your House #6 PPV statistical analysis

Ongoing 1995–96 WWE PPV season breakdown

Explanation of the WWE WAR scoring system

Updated all-time WWE PPV rankings

Data-driven debate mixed with classic wrestling fandom

Perfect for fans of classic WWE, In Your House history, and analytical wrestling podcasts that go beyond opinion and into the numbers.