The Straight Shooters

This week, the guys dive deep into WCW Fall Brawl 1997, when the nWo and Curt Hennig killed the 4 Horsemen in their own backyard.
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This week, the guys live commentate AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam, LIVE from Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York.
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This week, we talk about Big E winning the WWE Title, NXT changes, and deep dive into WCW Fall Brawl 1996.
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This week, the guys discuss their thoughts on the latest big news in wrestling, where Adam Cole and Bryan Danielson debuted in AEW! We also discuss the disparity in diversity between the two big companies and what we should see from both AEW and WWE as we move forward.
THEN! We give away 5 pairs of tickets for Ring of Honor's Death Before Dishonor in Philadelphia at the 2300 Arena on September 12! We name the winners and then have an exclusive interview with Ring of Honor's EC3! FreeTheNarrative.com.
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After a week's hiatus, we return with an all-new deep dive; this time it's SummerSlam 2001 from a Patreon request!
But first, the guys discuss a very serious and somber subject with Shannon Spruill, better known to wrestling fans as Daffney Unger, passing away on September 1, 2021. The beginning of this episode was re-recorded after that news broke and the severe tornados that struck our local communities left a wake of destruction. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by Spruill's death and the friends and families of those who were killed in the severe tornados in this area, and also with the people whose homes were destroyed.
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After that, we discuss our thoughts on CM Punk debuting in AEW, NXT changes coming, Bianca Belair losing to Becky Lynch in seconds, then deep dive into SummerSlam 2001.
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Philly Influencer editor, The Gambler contributor, Straight Shooters host, and PhillyVoice contributor, Nick Piccone, joins Jon Jansen on the #LineChange to preview WWE SummerSlam and dive into the DraftKings Sportsbook pool for Roman Reigns vs. John Cena.
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This week, we deep dive into WWF's SummerSlam 2000 pay-per-view, where the company's World Title was a backstory to the love triangle among Triple H, Kurt Angle, and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. Crazy times in 2000.
The card:

Six-man tag team match: Right to Censor (Bull Buchanan, The Goodfather and Steven Richards) vs. Too Cool (Grand Master Sexay, Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty) (w/ Mandy and Victoria)

X-Pac vs. Road Dogg

Intergender tag team match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Venis would lose the title to whoever gained a pinfall or submission against his team: Eddy Guerrero and Chyna vs. Trish Stratus and Val Venis (c)

Jerry Lawler vs. Tazz

WWF Hardcore Championship: Shane McMahon (c) vs. Steve Blackman

Two-out-of-three falls match: Chris Jericho vs. Chris Benoit

Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the WWF Tag Team Championship: Edge and Christian (c) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) vs. The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy)

Stinkface match: The Kat vs. Terri

No DQ match: Kane vs. The Undertaker

Triple threat match for the WWF Championship: The Rock (c) vs. Triple H vs. Kurt Angle


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With Glory By Honor taking place this Friday and Saturday night at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia, we are joined by Ring of Honor's Mike Bennett!
Bennett discusses his career, being in ROH right now, how his time with other companies shaped who he is now personally and professionally, what he's looking forward to this weekend at Glory By Honor, and much more!
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THE HOTTEST EVENT OF THE SUMMMMEEERRRRRR!!!!!
This week, we take a deep dive into the 1999 edition of WWF'S SUMMERRRSSSLLLAAAMMM (Season 12, Episode 1 on Peacock!) where the product left a whole lot to be desired. We dive into Jesse Ventura's involvement and what the chatter in the media was like then, the ridiculous Vince Russo booking leading up to the main event, the seeds being planted for an all-time tag team division, and much more!
The card:


WWF Intercontinental Championship and WWF European Championship: D'Lo Brown (c) vs. Jeff Jarrett


Tag team turmoil match to determine #1 contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championship: Edge and Christian vs. Jeff and Matt Hardy vs. Mideon and Viscera vs. Droz and Prince Albert vs. The Acolytes vs. Hardcore and Crash Holly


WWF Hardcore Championship: Big Boss Man (c) vs. Al Snow


WWF Women's Championship: Ivory (c) vs. Tori


Lion's Den Weapons match:Ken Shamrock vs. Steve Blackman


Greenwich Street Fight:Test vs. Shane McMahon


WWF Tag Team Championships: Kane and X-Pac (c) vs. The Unholy Alliance (Big Show and The Undertaker) (w/Paul Bearer)


Kiss My Ass match: The Rock vs. Billy Gunn


Triple threat match for the WWF Championship with Jesse Ventura as the special guest referee: Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) vs. Triple H (w/ Chyna) vs. Mankind


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"Beautiful" Bobby Eaton passed away on August 4, 2021. We recorded this episode before the news broke about his passing. We send our condolences to his friends, family, and fans. RIP Bobby Eaton.
This week, we deep dive into SummerSlam 1991. It was the "Match Made in Heaven" and the "Match Made in Hell" as Randy Savage and Elizabeth were married, and WWF Champion Hulk Hogan teamed with the soon-to-be fired Ultimate Warrior to take on Sgt. Slaughter, Colonel Mustafa, and General Adnan. Bret Hart won his first Intercontinental Championship from Mr. Perfect, Legion of Doom made history by winning the WWF Tag Team Titles, Virgil took down Ted DiBiase, and the Mountie went to jail.
A ton to get into, so press play!
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