Wrestlespective

Jason Mann and Sawyer Paul discuss Sgt. Slaughter v. Hulk Hogan, the main event of WrestleMania 7, and the fascinating ways WWE exploited the Gulf War.

Original airdate: 3/14/11

Jason Mann and Fat Man After Dark discuss Hulk Hogan v. Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania 6 and ponder why the Warrior wasn't a huge success as champion, among other topics. #wwe #wrestling #prowrestling #rasslin

Jason Mann and Josh Hachat examine what happens exactly when Mega Powers start colliding.

Original airdate: 3/12/11

Jason Mann and David Buckler recount the WrestleMania 4 tournament and final of Macho Man Randy Savage v. The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase. #WWE #wrestling #prowrestling #rasslin

Jason Mann and Razor discuss Hulk Hogan v. Andre the Giant at WrestleMania 3. Does this legendary match live up to the hype?

Original airdate: 3/10/11

Jason Mann and Fat Man After Dark discuss Hulk Hogan v. King Kong Bundy in a steel cage from WrestleMania 2. #WWE #wrestling #rasslin #prowrestling

Original airdate: 3/9/11

Part one of a conversation betweenJason Mann and Geno Mrosko of Cageside Seats covers Survivor Series 1990, the Old School Raw, Roddy Piper’s wonderful emotional promo, Batista trying MMA, how UFC overtook WWE, lack of stars in today’s wrestling, WWE production, the greatness of Howard Finkel, how nostalgia colors opinions, the politics of the WWE Top 50 Superstars of All Time list, fan apathy because of overexposure and overscripting, the Internet’s role in shaping wrestling and MMA, concussions in combat sports, and how Mick Foley can still be coherent.

Original airdate: 3/6/11

Jason Mann and Black Cat of Flair Chop Illustrated: Old School Wrestling Podcast put aside their very serious wrestling podcast war to discuss their favorite times in pro wrestling and then pore over the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards and share their picks for the best and worst of 2010. #WWE #wrestling

Originally published: 3/6/11

Jason Mann and Josh Hachat are back recapping the December 1995 episodes of WWF Raw and WCW Nitro, plus In Your House 5 and Starrcade. Topics discussed include: the deliberative nature of the WCW Executive Committee, whether wrestlers of the 1990s had better fundamentals than today’s workers, the endless bickering between Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Sting and Lex Luger, the baffling protection of Bob Backlund, the baffling lack of protection for Savage, the power of Hogan’s mustache, how Xanta Claus ruined Christmas, the greatness of Bret Hart vs. Davey Boy Smith, wondering where all these fine Japanese fellows came from, testing the limits of how many times Jason can say “spoiler alert” and four words that will change you life: “Tell Me A Lie.” And, as you might imagine, much more.

Original airdate: 3/6/11

Jason Mann and Don Owens discuss Elimination Chamber 2011, which included a near-certain match of the year candidate and some fun surprises. They also discuss the Jerry Lawler-Miz saga, Undertaker's and Triple H's returns, what fans' expectations for The Rock should be, and much more. #WWE #wrestling

Originally published: 2/23/11