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June 23 WWE Night of Champions 2026 Preview
It’s WWE Night of Champions season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card!
Ryan and Richie Mars preview Tiffany Stratton vs Trick Williams for the Women's United States Championship at Night of Champions.
Ryan and John Arsenio D'Amato preview Trick Williams vs Ricky Saints for the United States Championship at Night of Champions.
Ryan and Seth preview Oba Femi vs Jey Uso for the King on the Ring at Night of Champions.
Ryan and Kathy preview Iyo Sky vs Liv Morgan for the Queen on the Ring at Night of Champions.
Ryan and Ibou preview Sami Zayn vs GUNTHER vs CM Punk for the WWE Championship at Night of Champions.
Ryan and Richie Mars preview Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker inside a Steel Cage at Night of Champions.
2 hr 2 min
June 20 ChroNoSo #70 –Madison Square Garden July 1, 1991 & Much More!
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 the rest of June 1991 & Madison Square Garden, July 1, 1991. They cover the matches, as well as segments from Superstar, Wrestling Challenge & PrimeTime Wrestling.
1 hr 4 min
June 19 Ruthless #20: WWE Armageddon 2003 Review | Evolution’s Big Night & Tag Team Turmoil
It’s time for Armageddon 2003!
On this episode of Ruthless, Matt Ferrell is joined by Logan Crosland of the Backbone Wrestling Network to break down WWE Armageddon 2003 from top to bottom.
The guys dive into Evolution’s dominant night, the headline storylines coming out of the event, and how the results reshape the WWE landscape heading into 2004. They also discuss the infamous Tag Team Turmoil match, a wild battle of the sexes, and all the key moments—both great and painful—that defined this chaotic PPV.
From main event implications to undercard madness, Matt and Logan deliver a full review of one of the most memorable shows of the Ruthless Aggression Era.

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1 hr 34 min
June 16 Shooting Sharp #60 - Kings, Queens, and the Owen
Welcome to Episode #60 of Shooting Sharp - Kings, Queens, and the Owen

Mike opens the show running through the last week of action in WWE, as the roster is back for a quick week and a half in the US before venturing back to Europe and Riyadh.

Mike then recaps AEW as the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament is getting to the finish line on the road to Forbidden Door

Then we run through an early preview of the last weekend of June, where all 4 major brands have PPV/PLE over a 30 hour span.

Check out the Shooting Sharp Podcast Every Tuesday, only on the North South Connection Podcast Network. Follow us on X at @ShootingSharpPC
42 min
June 15 Wrestling War Zone #160 - WWF One Night Only 1997 Review | Shawn Michaels Shocks Great Britain
The Monday Night Wars journey continues as Wrestling War Zone heads overseas for one of the most controversial WWF events of the 1990s. On episode 160, JT & Chad break down WWF One Night Only, the United Kingdom-exclusive pay-per-view from September 20, 1997.
In the main event, Shawn Michaels challenges The British Bulldog for the European Championship in front of a passionate hometown crowd that expected to witness Bulldog's crowning moment. Instead, the WWF delivers one of the most debated booking decisions of the era, creating a memorable and emotional conclusion that would have lasting ramifications for the Hart Foundation and the road to Survivor Series.
Elsewhere on the card, Bret Hart battles Undertaker, Owen Hart clashes with Vader, and Dude Love takes on Hunter Hearst-Helmsley as the WWF continues its rapid evolution toward the Attitude Era. JT & Chad discuss the unique atmosphere of a major WWF event held overseas, the crowd reactions throughout the night, and how the company balanced its international audience with its ongoing storylines.
JT & Chad break down:
• Shawn Michaels vs The British Bulldog for the European Championship
• The controversial finish and its long-term impact
• Bret Hart vs Undertaker
• Dude Love vs Hunter Hearst Helmsley
• The Hart Foundation's future
• The event's place in the build toward Survivor Series 1997
• Whether One Night Only deserves more recognition among WWF's 1997 pay-per-views
Was One Night Only an underrated gem from the Attitude Era's formative months, or a missed opportunity to capitalize on one of the hottest acts in wrestling?
Join JT & Chad as Wrestling War Zone continues its deep dive through the most fascinating period of the Monday Night Wars.

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1 hr 41 min
June 14 ChroNoSo 1984 #4: Slaughter is turning Face, MSG & Philly Spectrum (February 1984)
It’s ChroNoSo 1984! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring moments from WWE history.
The crew digs into the later days of February 1984. Along the way, they break down matches and memorable segments from Championship Wrestling, Philly Spectrum, and the legendary shows from Madison Square Garden.
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.
1 hr 17 min
June 13 NoSo Draft: Build a King of the Ring
The NoSo Draft returns as the crew steps into royal territory to build the ultimate King of the Ring!
Ryan Gray and JT Rozzero, welcome Marcus Fuller & PrimeTime Kevin E to draft everything needed to create the perfect King of the Ring tournament: the participants, dream matchups, surprise upsets, breakout performances, showdown, and the wrestler who will ultimately wear the crown
Who builds the best bracket? Who books the best coronation? And who truly deserves the crown?

Vote: https://rankwrestling.com/podcasts/noso-draft/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/6ohGE-h-qO0
54 min
June 12 No Holds Barred #174: Rebooking WWF 1992 | King of the Ring 1992
JT & Aaron continue their ambitious WWF rebooking project as they move through May and June 1992 on the road to a brand new WWF PPV: King of the Ring.
With WrestleMania VIII now in the rearview mirror, the WWF landscape is rapidly changing. New contenders are rising, established stars are fighting to stay relevant, and major creative decisions are already reshaping the future of the company.
In this episode, the guys rebuild the key storylines, feuds and television developments leading into King of the Ring 1992 while exploring how different booking choices could have altered the direction of the entire decade. They then breakdown this new PPV.
What role do Bret Hart, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker and Sid Justice play in this new WWF timeline? Who gains momentum? Who falls behind? And what surprises await as the tournament draws closer? And WHO will be crowned KING?
Join JT & Aaron for another deep dive into alternate WWF history.

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51 min
June 11WWE RAW or SMACKDOWN TBD Sampler: Charlotte Flair, Dolph Ziggler & Randy Orton Draft Debate | Ryan Gray, Richie Mars & Guests
Welcome to WWE RAW or SMACKDOWN TBD, the podcast where Ryan Gray, Richie Mars, and special guests determine whether WWE's biggest stars are a better fit for Raw or SmackDown.
In this special sampler episode, we revisit three standout debates featuring some of WWE's most accomplished superstars:
Charlotte Flair with special guest Ibou
Dolph Ziggler with special guest Marcus
Randy Orton with special guest MJ
Which brand maximizes Charlotte Flair's star power? Was Dolph Ziggler always destined to be a Raw workhorse or a SmackDown centerpiece? And where does "The Viper" Randy Orton truly belong?
Join the crew as they break down careers, championships, rivalries, character evolution, and brand identity while making the ultimate Raw vs. SmackDown case for each superstar.
Whether you're a longtime WWE fan or discovering the series for the first time, this sampler offers a perfect introduction to the unique format and spirited debates of WWE RAW or SMACKDOWN TBD.
Check out the entire series on our YouTube page!
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50 min
June 09 Shooting Sharp #59 - Tournament Season
Welcome to Episode #59 of Shooting Sharp - Tournament Season

Mike opens the show running through the last week of action in AEW and gives a full run down of what is left in the Owen Hart Tournament, where the Winners get title shots at All In in August.

Mike then recaps WWE Smackdown and Raw while giving his thoughts on the King and Queen of the Ring, where the Winners get title shots at Summerslam in August.

Then we run through the week ahead in Pro Wrestling

Check out the Shooting Sharp Podcast Every Tuesday, only on the North South Connection Podcast Network. Follow us on X at @ShootingSharpPC
49 min

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Welcome to The North-South Connection, a dedicated pro wrestling podcast network delivering weekly shows that dig deep into wrestling history, iconic matches, classic pay-per-views, and spirited…