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The road to the Royal Rumble (2004) reaches its final stop!

On Episode 26 of Ruthless, Matt Ferrell is joined by Mark Poirier to break down WWE Monday Night Raw (January 19, 2004) and WWE SmackDown (January 22, 2004) as WWE puts the finishing touches on one of the most anticipated Royal Rumble events of the Ruthless Aggression Era.

The guys discuss Raw's entertaining night-long saga to determine the coveted #30 entry in the Royal Rumble, examining how WWE built anticipation for one of the biggest advantages in the match. They also dive into a surprisingly strong edition of SmackDown, highlighting several hidden gem matches and continuing drama within the Guerrero family, as family tensions continue to reshape the blue brand.

From standout performances and overlooked moments to the final storylines heading into the Royal Rumble, Matt and Mark cover everything that made this week of WWE television such an important chapter in the Ruthless Aggression Era.

Be sure to check out Matt's review of this week's C shows as well!

The summer of 2000 is winding down, but things are only getting hotter in Extreme Championship Wrestling as the Extreme Three Way Dance continues its chronological journey through ECW’s final year!

On Episode 162, JT, Jenny, and Matt break down the August 19, August 25, and August 26, 2000 episodes of ECW TV, as the company pushes deeper into the second half of the year and begins laying the groundwork for Anarchy Rulz 2000.

The crew digs into the latest developments involving the tag team division as the tournament to crown new champions finally draws near. Meanwhile, Justin Credible remains atop the promotion as ECW World Heavyweight Champion, Rhino continues to wreak havoc, and the rest of the roster fights for position as ECW searches for its next major direction.

JT, Jenny, and Matt break down all three shows, covering the matches, promos, angles, characters, and wonderfully bizarre moments that could only happen in ECW. They’ll discuss the biggest winners and losers from this stretch, what’s clicking creatively, what’s starting to fall apart, and how the promotion is holding up as its turbulent 2000 rolls along.

Plus, the crew hands out their usual grades and awards while continuing to examine the bigger picture of ECW during this fascinating final chapter.

Fire up the TNN and Hardcore TV tapes and join Extreme Three Way Dance for another trip back to the land of extreme!

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The Monday Night Wars enter an emotional and pivotal new week as Wrestling War Zone returns. On episode 164, JT & Chad break down WWF Raw is War and WCW Monday Nitro from October 6, 1997, just one night after WWF Badd Blood.

Raw opens under tragic circumstances as the WWF pays tribute to Brian Pillman, who had passed away just one day earlier. While the ten-bell salute and Jim Ross-narrated tribute video provide a respectful remembrance of Pillman, the WWF also makes the highly controversial decision to conduct a live satellite interview with his grieving widow, Melanie Pillman. Vince McMahon questions Melanie about Brian's cause of death, possible painkiller use, their five children, and how she plans to support her family as a single mother — an uncomfortable and exploitative segment that became one of the most infamous promotional decisions in WWF history.

JT & Chad discuss the disgusting nature of putting Melanie on live television while she was still processing the sudden death of her husband, and contrast it with the otherwise heartfelt tribute WWF presented for Pillman that evening.

From there, the fallout from Badd Blood begins immediately. Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Chyna continue pushing boundaries as their alliance moves closer to officially becoming D-Generation X, while tensions with Bret Hart and the Hart Foundation continue to explode.

After his shocking debut inside Hell in a Cell, Kane makes his first appearance on Raw, destroying Matt & Jeff Hardy as Paul Bearer promises that his monster is coming for The Undertaker. Meanwhile, Stone Cold Steve Austin continues battling WWF management for the right to return to the ring and makes his demand clear: another shot at Owen Hart and the Intercontinental Championship.

Over on Nitro, WCW also pays tribute to Pillman before returning to the escalating war between the nWo and WCW. Hollywood Hogan turns his attention toward Roddy Piper and their upcoming steel cage match at Halloween Havoc, while the looming presence of Sting continues to haunt the nWo.

The in-ring action also delivers Eddie Guerrero defending the Cruiserweight Championship against Ultimo Dragon, Curt Hennig battling Chris Benoit for the United States Championship, Booker T taking on Jeff Jarrett, DDP challenging Disco Inferno, and more as WCW builds toward Halloween Havoc.

JT & Chad discuss:

• WWF and WCW remembering Brian Pillman

The Attitude Era is beginning to take shape before our eyes while WCW and the nWo remain on top of the wrestling world. Join JT & Chad as Wrestling War Zone continues its week-by-week journey through one of the most fascinating periods in wrestling history.

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WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event is in the books, and the NoSo crew is here to break down everything that went down!

Join us for our complete post-show reaction as we discuss Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton finally settling the score after weeks of personal animosity and nearly two decades of history between them.

We also dive into the massive collision between Oba Femi and Bron Breakker, as two of WWE’s most explosive powerhouses battled for supremacy and a chance to establish themselves as the future of WWE.

Plus, we cover Baron Corbin vs. Lil Yachty in the Five-Minute Challenge, the six-woman tag featuring Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab against Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss & Tatum Paxley, and all the other major moments from the night.

What worked? What didn’t? Who came out of Sunday Night’s Main Event with the most momentum? And where does WWE go from here?

The NoSo crew breaks down the results, surprises, booking decisions and fallout from WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event 2026!

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 180, JT and Aaron continue their ambitious WWF 1992 rebooking project as they explore the fallout from their reimagined SummerSlam 1992 with an all-new edition of Saturday Night's Main Event from September 1992.

The landscape of the WWF has changed dramatically. Champions have been crowned, rivalries have intensified, and the road to the next major event is underway. Every creative decision continues to shape this alternate version of WWF history as new alliances form, old grudges resurface, and fresh contenders emerge.

How do Bret Hart, Ric Flair, Randy Savage, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, Papa Shango, The Ultimate Warrior, and the rest of the WWF roster move forward after SummerSlam? Which rivalries continue to escalate? Who positions themselves for championship opportunities? And what surprises await on this rebooked edition of Saturday Night's Main Event?

Join JT and Aaron as they continue rewriting one of wrestling's most memorable years, one event at a time.

Topics include:

• Rebooking Saturday Night's Main Event – September 1992

Perfect for fans of classic WWF, fantasy booking, alternate wrestling history, and in-depth discussions of how different creative decisions could have changed wrestling history forever.

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WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event is here, and Ryan Gray is joined by a rotating crew of special guests to break down the entire card!

Richie Mars joins Ryan to dive into the deeply personal showdown between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, as two men with nearly 20 years of history finally collide.

Steve Riddle stops by to preview a battle of WWE’s future as two absolute powerhouses, Oba Femi and Bron Breakker, go head-to-head.

Matt Ferrell breaks down the unique Five-Minute Challenge between Baron Corbin and Lil Yachty, with Trick Williams’ United States Championship hopes hanging in the balance.

Plus, Mike Rossi joins Ryan to preview the huge six-woman tag team match featuring Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab taking on Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss & Tatum Paxley.

Ryan and the crew discuss the stories, stakes, potential outcomes and make their official predictions for WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event!

Check out the complete NoSo Network WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event Preview!

Welcome to Shooting Sharp Episode #68 - An All In Headwave

NoSo WWE Reviewables rolls on with Volume 3 as Ryan Gray and JT Rozzero tackle 2004–2013 and rank all ten WWE years based on one all-important question: How rewatchable are they today?

The guys revisit a decade that saw WWE transition from the Ruthless Aggression Era into the PG Era and beyond, featuring the rise of John Cena, Batista and Randy Orton, the continued dominance of Triple H and The Undertaker, the return of ECW, DX reunions, CM Punk’s ascension, The Rock’s return, Daniel Bryan’s emergence and plenty more.

Ryan and JT rank 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 from least to most rewatchable, debating the matches, feuds, characters, weekly television and major moments that defined each year.

Plus, the WWE trivia returns! See how well you remember this era as the guys work their way through another round of questions covering all ten years.

Which year lands at #1? Which years haven't aged nearly as well? And which overlooked WWE year deserves another watch?

It's NoSo WWE Reviewables: Volume 3 — 2004–2013!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVAL6fpgk1o&t=1s

Ruthless celebrates its 25th episode with another deep dive into the Ruthless Aggression Era!

Host Matt Ferrell is joined by James Gruenberg to break down WWE Monday Night Raw (January 12, 2004) and WWE SmackDown (January 15, 2004) as WWE continues its march toward the Royal Rumble (2004).

Matt and James discuss one of the more bizarre stipulations of the era with the infamous "Wash Your Mouth Out with Soap" match, while also spotlighting breakout performances from future legends Randy Orton and John Cena as both superstars continue their rise toward WWE superstardom.

The guys also examine the week's biggest matches, memorable promos, and the storylines shaping both Raw and SmackDown during one of the most exciting periods of the Ruthless Aggression Era.

Follow along with that week's C Shows here!

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The summer of 2000 continues as Extreme Three Way Dance rolls deeper into the final year of Extreme Championship Wrestling!

On Episode 161, JT, Jenny, and Matt head back to the land of extreme to break down the August 11, August 12, and August 18, 2000 episodes of ECW TV.

With Justin Credible sitting atop ECW as World Heavyweight Champion, the company continues to push forward through a rapidly changing landscape. Rob Van Dam and Jerry Lynn remain key pieces of the puzzle, Rhino continues to establish himself as one of the most dangerous forces in the promotion, and ECW’s roster battles for position as the summer begins to wind down.

JT, Jenny, and Matt dig into all three shows, breaking down the matches, promos, angles, characters, and all of the uniquely ECW insanity along the way. They’ll discuss what’s working, what definitely isn’t, the performers standing out from the pack, and how the promotion is holding up as it moves through the second half of 2000.

Plus, the crew hands out their usual grades and awards while continuing to examine the bigger picture of ECW during this fascinating—and increasingly turbulent—final chapter.

Fire up the TNN and Hardcore TV tapes and join Extreme Three Way Dance for another trip back to ECW in 2000!

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