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Welcome to Shooting Sharp Episode #67 - the All In Preview

One of the most influential nights in WWE history takes center stage as Wrestling War Zone returns! On episode 163, JT & Chad break down WWF Badd Blood: In Your House from October 5, 1997, a pay-per-view that forever changed the landscape of professional wrestling.

In the unforgettable main event, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker collide inside the first-ever Hell in a Cell Match, delivering one of the most brutal and groundbreaking contests of the Attitude Era. Just when the rivalry reaches its climax, the shocking debut of Kane leaves the wrestling world stunned, setting in motion one of the greatest storylines in WWF history.

Beyond the historic main event, JT & Chad review the entire card, including Bret Hart defending the WWF Championship against Vader, the finals of the WWF Intercontinental Championship tournament featuring Owen Hart and Faarooq, and the continued rise of stars who would define the Attitude Era.

JT & Chad discuss:

Does Badd Blood 1997 still deserve its legendary reputation nearly three decades later? Join JT & Chad as Wrestling War Zone continues its chronological journey through the greatest era of the Monday Night Wars.

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It’s time to put the wrestling world on the map on an all-new NoSo Draft!

Ryan Gray and JT Rozzero welcome Chad Campbell and Kelly Nelson as the guys draft the greatest wrestling cities of all time.

Vote: https://rankwrestling.com/podcasts/noso-draft/noso-draft-34-the-best-wrestling-cities/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/WHT5vxl7Sfc

What makes a truly great wrestling city? Legendary venues, unforgettable crowds, historic promotions and territories, iconic matches, massive events and decades of memorable moments are all part of the equation.

From New York and Philadelphia to Chicago, Tokyo and beyond, the entire wrestling world is up for grabs. Once a city is selected, however, it's off the board!

Which wrestling hotbed deserves to be the #1 overall pick? What famous cities fall further than expected? Who uncovers the biggest hidden gems? And when the draft is complete, who has assembled the greatest collection of wrestling cities?

Pack your bags and join Ryan, JT, Chad & Kelly for a trip around the globe as they debate the cities that helped shape professional wrestling history!

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 179, Aaron and JT continue their month-by-month journey through WWE history as they rank the greatest WWE pay-per-view matches ever held in August.

And when you're talking August, you're talking about one of the biggest events on the WWE calendar: SummerSlam.

From legendary championship battles and iconic main events to unforgettable grudge matches and hidden gems, decades of SummerSlam history have given JT and Aaron one of their deepest pools of matches yet. But not every classic can make the cut—and figuring out where they all belong is where the real debate begins.

Which matches deserve a spot among August's elite? Which SummerSlam classics have stood the test of time? What forgotten gems deserve another look? Which highly regarded matches might be a little overrated? And, most importantly, what match earns the coveted #1 spot?

Join Aaron and JT as they debate, dissect, and rank their way through another month of WWE history while continuing to build their ultimate collection of the greatest WWE PPV matches of all time.

Topics include:

• The greatest WWE PPV matches from August

Perfect for fans of WWE history, SummerSlam, classic wrestling, match rankings, and spirited wrestling debate. Agree with the list? Think they completely blew it? That's all part of the fun—with absolutely No Holds Barred.

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Welcome to Shooting Sharp Episode #66 - the End of Summer Catch Up

t’s ChroNoSo 1984! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring moments from WWE history. The crew takes a look at the champions heading into 1984 and digs into the Early days of April 1984. Along the way, they break down matches and memorable segments from Championship Wrestling, All-Star Wrestling, and the legendary shows from Philly Spectrum. Join us as we set the stage for a pivotal year in wrestling history and examine the landscape of the WWF as it begins its march toward the Golden Era  

Business picks up in the Ruthless Aggression Era!

On this episode of Ruthless, Matt Ferrell is joined by Steve Riddle to break down WWE Monday Night Raw (January 5, 2004) and WWE SmackDown (January 8, 2004).

The guys discuss Stone Cold Steve Austin stepping into his memorable role as Sheriff of Raw and how his presence immediately changes the tone of Monday nights. They also dive into the emotional and storyline-heavy implosion of Los Guerreros on SmackDown as tensions finally boil over between Eddie Guerrero and Chavo Guerrero Jr..

Matt and Steve examine the major storyline developments, standout promos, and evolving road to the Royal Rumble as WWE kicks off 2004 in full force.

From iconic characters to emotional storytelling, this week captures everything that made the Ruthless Aggression Era so compelling.

And be sure to check out the week in C Shows too!

The countdown to one of the most iconic pay-per-views in wrestling history continues as Wrestling War Zone returns! On episode 162, JT & Chad break down WWF Raw is War and WCW Monday Nitro from September 29, 1997, as the Monday Night Wars continue to deliver unforgettable television.

With WWF Badd Blood: In Your House just days away, Raw intensifies the rivalry between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker, setting the stage for the first-ever Hell in a Cell Match. Meanwhile, Stone Cold Steve Austin remains the company's biggest wildcard, while Bret Hart and The Hart Foundation continue to dominate the WWF's top storylines during one of the promotion's most memorable creative runs.

Over on WCW Nitro, the nWo continues to control the landscape as WCW begins shifting its focus toward Halloween Havoc. With Hollywood Hogan, Ric Flair, and a stacked roster of established stars and rising talent, Nitro keeps the pressure on with compelling storylines, memorable promos, and the depth that made WCW must-see television throughout 1997.

JT & Chad discuss:

Who delivered the stronger show as September 1997 came to a close? Join JT & Chad as Wrestling War Zone continues its chronological journey through one of the greatest eras in professional wrestling history.

WWZ Website: https://rankwrestling.com/podcasts/wrestling-war-zone/

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YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/RcC6NXvz6vQ

It’s time for another NoSo Draft, and this time Ryan Gray and JT Rozzero are joined by Marcus Fuller and Producer Tim to tackle the entire history of TNA Wrestling!

The mission: draft the ultimate all-time TNA roster.

With decades of talent on the board, the guys battle over main eventers, X-Division standouts, legendary tag teams, Knockouts, homegrown stars and unforgettable personalities from throughout TNA/IMPACT history.

From AJ Styles, Samoa Joe and Kurt Angle to Sting, Jeff Jarrett, Gail Kim, Awesome Kong and countless others, every selection can completely change the complexion of a roster—and once someone is drafted, they're gone!

Who finds the biggest steals? Which TNA icons go surprisingly early—or somehow fall down the board? And when the dust settles, who built the greatest TNA Wrestling roster of all time?

Grab your draft board and join Ryan, JT, Marcus & Tim for a trip through more than two decades of Total Nonstop Action!

Who won the draft?

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 178, JT and Aaron reach one of the biggest milestones in their ongoing WWF 1992 rebooking project: a completely reimagined SummerSlam 1992.

Months of alternate booking have led to this moment. Following WrestleMania VIII, a rebooked King of the Ring, and a revamped Saturday Night's Main Event, the WWF landscape has been transformed. New rivalries have emerged, championship pictures have shifted, and the road to... Landover (?) has taken a dramatically different path.

Who walks into SummerSlam as champion? Which superstars have risen through the ranks? And how do Bret Hart, Randy Savage, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, Papa Shango, and the rest of the WWF roster fit into this all-new version of one of wrestling's most iconic events?

JT and Aaron reveal their rebooked SummerSlam card, break down every match, and explore how these creative decisions could have changed the direction of WWF history.

Topics include:

• Rebooking SummerSlam 1992 from the ground up

Perfect for fans of classic WWF, fantasy booking, alternate wrestling history, and deep dives into one of the most memorable eras in professional wrestling. Whether you're reliving 1992 or imagining what could have been, this is SummerSlam like you've never experienced it before.

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