The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith

It's a short "bonus" episode as former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor Bob Smith takes a look back at longtime Tennessee favorite Phil Hickerson - the kind of big man who'd likely never get a shot these days, but he was the kind of powerful grappler who could work anywhere from the opening match to the main event for decades. Enjoy this short look at a unique man with an even more one-of-a-kind career in pro wrestling. 

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: It’s a look back at another great wrestling territory that Canadian fans miss greatly: Stampede Wrestling, founded by the legendary Stu Hart, was an all-action organization that brought in old mat favorites and made new ones during its decades in existence. Join returning guest Mike Leotis of Wrestler Weekly as he and host Bob Smith look back at stars such as Bret and Owen Hart, Bad News Allen, Makhan Singh, and so many more as they detail a federation that’s fondly remembered in the Great White North – and in the lower 48 as well!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: The recent two-part Netflix special on one of wrestling’s biggest stars of all time, Hulk Hogan, has been on the minds of fans and critics these days – and on this episode of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, co-host Joe Puccio offers his views on the lengthy look at the career of the former WWE World champion, and offers his take on whether the program is worth viewing. Plus: Host Bob Smith and Puccio look at the overwrought complaints that have been peppering social media about the WWE’s recent spate of wrestler releases and cuts. It’s the latest Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast – a bit of new, and a whole lot of nostalgia as well!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: You asked for it, so we’re continuing it: Our recent spate of “My Favorite Things” podcasts – featuring wrestling mavens and experts looking back at their all-time favorite matches, stars, arenas, and much more – has been a hit ever since we began the concept with Howard Baum last year. Now, the irrepressible Jammie Ward (a mainstay on The OtherShip podcast on the WrestleCopia Network) takes the hot seat, and as usual, he’s a real delight, going back to his youth to talk about his most fondly remembered moments. Join us for an upbeat good time on the latest Outdated Wrestling Hour: Where mat mavens let their hair down and reminisce! 

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: In the aftermath of WrestleMania 2026 – which was in turns absolutely thrilling and vastly disappointing – we’ve called all hands on deck for another special episode. To lead things off, Smith and Puccio look back at their picks to win the two-day extravaganza’s matches, and offer their views on the PLE. That’s before Steve Gennarelli of the Stick To Wrestling Podcast With John McAdam returns to the studio with one goal in mind: To try to dissuade Bob Smith from giving up today’s wrestling altogether. It’s an in-depth look at the premiere mat event with a decidedly “outdated” point of view!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: It’s one of the biggest podcasts in the history of The Outdated Wrestling Hour as we offer two aural events: We start with Bob Smith and Joe Puccio offering their predictions for this year’s two-night WrestleMania extravaganza - a rarity not only because it’s a nostalgia podcast, but also because both hosts could eek out time right before the event to offer their picks and thoughts. That’s not all: The two time Wrestling Observer book of the year award author Brian R. Solomon returns for the newest edition of “My Favorite Things” – another wrestling lifer reflects back on his favorite matches, cards, stars, and much more. It’s a jam-packed Outdated Wrestling Hour – and it’s one of the most unique episodes yet!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: We welcome back a podcaster who may be the most prolific in the nostalgia segment: John McAdam has been the host of Stick To Wrestling for years, and his long-running show remains one of the most popular in the genre. In this fourth edition of The Outdated Wrestling Hour’s “Favorite Things” episodes, the mat expert McAdam answers our questions about his own personal best moments watching wrestling – the stars, the matches, even the arenas. It’s nothing but good vibes and fond memories on the new Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast – available wherever you bet your shows!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: We say hello again to Memphis wrestling maven “Mayor” John McCall, who for more than three years has been the host of his own podcast, Wrasslin’ Talk With Mayor McCall – however, this lifelong fan and follower of all things CWA and USWA has now decided to hang up his microphone. Join us as McCall details how he’s leaving the podcast scene with a bang, with a long lineup of major guests – including one all-time great who rarely conducts interviews these days. It’s the new Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast … one where Smith and Puccio became real friends and fans of other experts who enjoy old-time wrestling as much as they do!

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: It’s a special episode of the OWH as Smith and Puccio take a break from their usual format to offer fond memories of the pro wrestling of the 1980s in a tribute to a key member of the legendary tag team The Midnight Express: The versatile and talented Dennis Condrey, who passed away on March 20. Smith and Puccio offer career highlights and exciting moments from Condrey’s career – one that saw him become one of the finest practitioners of tag team wrestling ever. That’s not all: Smith and Puccio take a look at the lack of common sense that’s prevailing in independent wrestling and offer ways that the organizations can make things safer. It’s the latest Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, available wherever you get your shows. 

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The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.

The Topic: On this episode of the OWH, Smith and Puccio take a break from the usual show format to offer the third in the podcast’s “favorite things” episodes – the duo looks back at both their wrestling fandom and their careers in the mat sport to reminisce about the moments, stars, and events that they’ve enjoyed most during their wrestling lives. Look for legends as well as underrated stars to be honored on this special edition of the Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast – as different as it is entertaining!

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