Wrestlespective

Ric Flair vs. Tatsumi Fujinami at SuperBrawl 1 is discussed by Jason Mann and David Kincannon. They try to clear up the muddied differences between the NWA and WCW titles at this time, whether Flair (as brilliant as he was) was the right man to be on top of WCW at this point, and much more.

Original airdate: 7/18/12

The 1995 Royal Rumble match is discussed by Jason Mann and Luke Johnson of Wrestlefeed. They talk about how the quicker-than-ever 60-second intervals made this Rumble feel much different than any other, the lack of depth and star power beyond Shawn Michaels, Davey Boy Smith and Lex Luger, the battle of the future Kronik members, the fate of Well Dunn, and much more. #WWE #wrestling

Original airdate: 7/12/12

The Royal Rumble 1989 match is discussed by Jason Mann and Scott T. Holland. They talk about the continuing saga and soon-to-be breakup of Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan, bask in the wonderful battle of DEMOLITION, ponder what would have been if Terry Taylor and Curt Hennig had switched characters, and analyze the seemingly odd choice of Big John Studd as the first Rumble winner.

Original airdate: 7/6/12

The wild and wonderful wrestling documentary "Fake It So Real" is discussed by Jason Mann and David Shoemaker of Grantland. They talk about how the movie depicts the artform of pro wrestling, the different attitudes of the wrestlers portrayed, life among working-class friends in a small Southern town, the details of putting together a wrestling show, and much more. #WWE #wrestling

Original airdate: 7/3/12

Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe from TNA Genesis 2006 is discussed by Jason Mann and Will Pruett of ProWrestling.Net. They talk about Angle's odd and acrimonious departure from WWE, Joe's undefeated streak, and the amazing atmosphere of this match and the sense of hope in TNA at the time. #WWE #TNA #wrestling

Original airdate: 6/28/12

Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Koko B. Ware, Hillbilly Jim & Hercules v. Haku, Ted DiBiase, Akeem, Red Rooster & Big Bossman at Survivor Series 1988 is discussed by Jason Mann and Stan Morris. They talk about the charm of the Survivor Series elimination matches, how this match continued the breakup of the Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan alliance, whether Terry Taylor's Red Rooster was the really worst gimmick ever, the incredible ability of the Big Bossman, and much more. #WWE #wrestling #rasslin #prowrestling

Original airdate: 6/25/12

The 1994 Royal Rumble match is discussed by Jason Mann and Chris from IVP Videos. They discuss the many surprising faces who show up in a 1994 WWE event, compare the sagas of Bret Hart and Lex Luger, praise Ted DiBiase's one-time appearance as a WWE pay-per-view announcer, and ponder the beginning of Diesel-mania. #WWE #wrestling

Wrestlespective expands its horizons with this look at the documentary Memphis Heat from Jason Mann and Scott Bowden of Kentucky Fried Rasslin. They discuss how the movie tells the story of Memphis wrestling, including the famous Sputnik Monroe vs. Billy Wicks feud, Monroe's role in integrating the wrestling arena, Jerry Jarrett, Jackie Fargo, Jerry Lawler, Jimmy Hart, Andy Kaufman, the Fabulous Ones, and more. #WWE #wrestling

Original airdate: 6/18/12

The infamous Sting vs. Jeff Hardy match from TNA Victory Road 2011 is discussed by Jason Mann and Cewsh Reviews. They talk about Hardy being in no condition to perform, the lack of long-term consequences for him, the confused atmosphere, and how wrestling media covered the event. That transitions into a long discussion of their wrestling media consumption habits, what dirtsheets and blogs do well and do poorly, gossip vs. news, and much more. #WWE #TNA #wrestling

Original airdate: 6/14/12

Christian vs. Abyss, the main event of TNA Sacrifice 2006, is discussed by Jason Mann and Sergio Hernandez. They talk about how the feud showcased the strengths and weaknesses of TNA at the time, how difficult it must be to put together a ladder match that makes sense, the merits of a spotfest, how the Unprettier name lasted so long for Christian's finisher, and much more.

Original airdate: 6/8/12