The Steve Austin Show

It's part 2 with Vince Russo who's not shy about expressing his thoughts on what's wrong with today's pro-wrestling product! But don't worry, he's got equally strong opinions on how to fix it! Plus, he shares his take on the plight of Roman Reigns, why concussions have become such an issue, and how come finishes like the DDT are getting lost in the squared circle. You'll also hear the details on why Vince Russo was fired for a second time at WWE back in 2002, what effect he thinks the MMA is having on the pro-wrestling audience, and just how out of touch Vince McMahon may be with the fans.

Paul Lazenby is Steve Austin's movie stunt double, and returns to the podcast to explain why he shaved off his goatee! Okay, that's not the only reason! Paul's got a new book out, "When We Were Bouncers: Famous Actors, Athletes, and others Tell Insane Stories Of Their Days Behind The Velvet Rope." Everyone from Diamond Dallas Page to Samoa Joe to Bas Rutten to Renzo Gracie sat down with Paul & shared some wild stories from their days as club bouncers. You'll hear about the crazy fights, Paul's "Mad Dog Look," hyper-vigilance, how to protect yourself from a head-butt, and the 3 qualities needed to be a bouncer. Paul and Steve also tell some movie set stories, and offer up a sneak peek at who may be starring in "Titanic 2." It's not Leonardo DiCaprio, and it's called method acting, people!

Vince Russo is weighing in on the return of Shane-O-Mac to WWE - what he liked about it, what he did not, and what he would change if he could. He also has plenty of thoughts on character development, the art and importance of a good vignette, and what he feels is the biggest mistake that WWE is making right now. He's also got details on his latest endeavor, vincerussobrand.com, and a legit offer for Mr. Vince McMahon!

"30 Minutes of pure solid gold." That's what Steve Austin and MLW Radio's Court Bauer think about the opening of this week's Monday Night RAW, and they're gonna put their money where their mouths are, and back up that incredible claim! It's a play-by-play breakdown of Brock Lesnar's nasty attack on Dean Ambrose that ended up with Ambrose in an ambulance. It's a deep dive analysis of the surprise return of Shane-O Mac and the less-than-amicable reunion with his CEO father, and superstar sister, and what Shane-O's WM match with The Undertaker could mean for the future of WWE. It's a detailed dissection of the great promos cut by the one & only Paul Heyman, and what makes it so potentially devastating for Dean Ambrose. It's some serious armchair booking for Wrestlemania 32 in Texas. And it's 80-minutes of pure podcast gold from the award-winning podcast that ain't never won no award.

Wade Keller is back to dissect the Fastlane PPV with Steve, and there seems to be a theme to this one, but not necessarily one that WWE was going for... can you say #NoSell? What about #CuriousFinish? Or maybe #QuestionableFiller? How 'bout a plain ole #WTF? There were some high notes too, a favorite match, some damn fine mic work, and a definite #POP in the building. But who are all the favorable comments for? Dean Ambrose? Roman Reigns? Chris Jericho? Brock Lesnar? The Wyatt Family? Edge and Christian? Sasha Banks? Charlotte and Ric Flair? Golddust and R Truth? Give a listen and find out!

Big Show is telling some tall tales on the Stone Cold podcast... about the Monday Night Wars, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Floyd Mayweather, meeting Hulk Hogan, leaving WCW, and his current run at WWE. He's also doing his best impersonations of Hulk Hogan and Dusty Rhodes, speaking candidly about his relationship with Vince McMahon, explaining why Triple H wants no association with or credit for Big Show's success in the squared circle, answering honestly about retirement, and doling out a little advice to all the aspiring pro-wrestlers out there.

Wade Keller returns to talk about Daniel Bryan's retirement, Titus O'Neil's suspension and whether or not race had anything to do with the decision, the debut & subsequent booking of AJ Styles, and all the injuries that have decimated the WWE lineup, and what it means for the road to Wrestlemania 32 in Texas. Who will take on Triple H? Will it be Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose or Brock Lesnar? And what about The Undertaker? What does The Rock's return mean for Roman, and how should Kevin Owens be utilized? And then there's the whole question of "Baywatch" and someone falling off a surfboard, and being eaten by a Great White shark... what?!?

Chris Bell returns to talk about his new documentary "Prescription Thugs," and what it was like making the documentary about prescription pill addiction when he had an addiction problem himself! He talks openly about hitting rock bottom, spending 3 months in rehab, and having part of his own story chronicled in his latest doc. He's also speaking about the death of his older brother, professional wrestler, Mike "Mad Dog" Bell, and what Chris & his younger brother Mark are doing to keep Mad Dog's spirit alive.

Broken Skull Challenge competitor Todd Carroll had a heck of a run on the SkullBuster - a run that ultimately ended in heartbreaking defeat. Todd shares the play-by-play on his strategy as he moved through the course (including his deliberate tumble down Heartbreak Hill, and a killer wrestling match in The Pit), and then details the final few agonizing feet of Ropeburn that basically did him in. He talks preparation, gear, and first-day nerves meeting Steve Austin!

It's round 2 with Steve Austin and Jerry Only of the Misfits! This time it's all about former singer Michael Graves, Jerry taking over the vocal duties, the path forged by the Ramones, the 25th Anniversary featuring Black Flag's Dez Cadena on guitar, the music biz in general and how Jerry & the Misfits have managed to survive and prosper, and new music with new members! Yes, there's some coming, and Jerry shares the deets.