The Four Horsemen. The NWO. The Bloodline. The Dangerous Alliance. During the past few decades, the “faction” has become a key word in the presentation of pro wrestling – every promotion seems to have a group of key wrestlers that joins up to wreak havoc. Today, it seems like factions are everywhere – several in every organization – but has the concept run its course? Join former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor Bob Smith and journalist Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) for the latest Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, where the veteran duo discuss the constant interfering and match meddling of modern times. Plus: Smith and Puccio look at the current state of both the WWE and AEW of television – and how recent events recall the classic wrestling wars featuring WWE and the NWA/WCW. Old times seem to be blending with new stars in today’s mat world!

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It's the first meeting ever of two wrestling magazine veterans - the origninal magazine editor for the World Wrestling Federation, Ed Helenski and former PWI managing editor Bob Smith - on this new edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast. Helinski talks about his experiences with the World Wrestling Federation's first magazine as well as the period when the wrestling organization went from a regional powerhouse to the first true national force in pro wrestling. PLUS: Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) and Smith look back at a host of nostalgic pro wrestling topics to start off the party on the latest edition of pro wrestling's most unique nostalgia podcast! 

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It’s a wide-ranging new episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast as one of the busiest people in the east coast indie scene in the U.S. – veteran wrestling maven and podcaster Rick Del Santo – returns to the show. From then versus now to hopeful stories about the independent scene to a wealth of fond memories, Del Santo and host Bob Smith (former PWI managing editor) rekindle the type of banter that has helped usher the OWH to its weekly prominence in the wrestling podcast scene. Plus: Co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) gets a lesson on the state of current ice cream cakes – yeah, those again! – on this entertaining edition of wrestling nostalgia’s most offbeat podcast!

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It’s a refreshing blast from the past as host Bob Smith (known for his years at Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) welcome a true wrestling legend, Barry Horowitz, to the popular The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast. Known by some as “enhancement talent,” the talented Horowitz parlayed superb wrestling skills, unique charisma, and a willingness to learn and improve into a multi-decade career working in the WWE, NWA, Global, and many more organizations. And that’s not all – learn all about Horowitz’s new book - Wrestling Is My Gimmick: My Life on the Wrong Side of the Three-Count. It’s a riveting and exciting new release, and you’ll get the scoop on it all on this unique wrestling nostalgia podcast!

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On the new edition of The Outdated Wrestling hour hosted by former PWI managing editor Bob Smith, the longtime scribe and (current one) co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) talk about their experieces with wrestling conventions -  something fans have grown to enjoy in recent years. After Bob and Joe share their memories, we experience much more with Howard Baum (known from his tenure at The 6:05 SuperPodcast) and Steve Gennarelli (Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam), both of whom have a wealth of experience in all facets of the sport. It's Katy Bar The Door as this episode offers much in the way of memories ... both good and bad!

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He was “Hot Stuff” in every way – it was a life like no other where the legendary Eddie Gilbert was concerned. From booking several territories to competing around the globe, Gilbert’s heralded career is the stuff of legend. Join hosts Bob Smith (formerly with Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) as they welcome fellow podcaster Gene Jackson (WrestleCopia’s Retro Wrestling Re-View), who co-authored a new book, “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert: The Uncrowned King Of Professional Wrestling " (with Doug Gilbert), which is rising up the best-seller lists right now. Learn about Eddie Gilbert’s life and times, take a look back at one of wrestling’s top eras, hear Jackson’s one-of-a-kind stories, and much more on this compelling new episode. BREAKING: Smith’s heartfelt tribute to the legendary Sabu begins this special edition.

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 So what makes a veteran wrestling writer and podcaster like Bob Smith (former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor) want to shut off his TV, hurl his headphones out the window, and want to stop covering wrestling for good? Apparently, these thoughts were running through Smith’s mind after this year’s WrestleMania – so join Smith and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) for a podcast that's quite open and honest. What did WrestleMania mean for WWE – and the sport as a whole – going into the future? Take a listen and find out on the most singularly unique wrestling nostalgia podcast on today’s scene!

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Host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) welcome back John McAdam and Steve Gennarelli of the Stick To Wrestling With John McAdam podcast - and we all know what that means! It's time for the third annual "list" show, and this time Bob, Steve, and John rank the top 50 tag teams of the 1980s. From The Road Warriors to The Moondogs, you'll find them all there - discover this list and see where your favorite teams rank!

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This one is a little different: Host Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) has memories of his first live wrestling events - as does fellow broadcaster Anthony Pires. These veteran fans and insiders simply(and honestly) discuss their favorite moments about the mat sport both live and in television - and the result is the most heartfelt and truthful discussion we can recall on any podcast. Plus: Smith and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire and top wrestling newsletters) take a look at classic Canadian wrestling stars. Nothing but appreciation and a lot of fun on this new episode of wrestling's most unique weekly podcast!

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Veteran pro wrestling magazine personality Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW) and co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) welcome a new guest to The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast in Daniel Archambeault-May, the curator and director of Mario Savoldi’s Ultimate Classic Wrestling app. It’s an amazing service that offers rare and classic shows and clips from throughout wrestling history that you won’t want to miss. Also: Smith and Puccio talk classic wrestling TV with a look at great YouTube finds, the mysterious run of the Queen Of The Ring film, and much more on wrestling’s most unique nostalgia podcast!

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