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The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelTNA Impact, January 4th & January 14th 2010 (Hulk Hogan's Debut)Send us a textHe's here, and he's brought lots of awful friends with him! It's only fitting that an event as big as this has led to our longest ever recording. If you were wondering, the descent into madness begins around the two-hour mark.The absolute boy of Season 1 was Big Vito, while Mike Knox got the accolade in Season 2. Have we already found the absolute boy of Season 3? You bet your ass.(Episode recorded March 2025)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - 2025-05-013h 18
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelTECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES CORRECTEDSend us a textHello! In an error worthy of Hogan-era TNA, Alan uploaded an incomplete version of the show. This has now been corrected - if you delete your existing download (or mark as played if you're streaming) and redownload or stream it, you should now have the correct version!Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpod2025-04-0301 min
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelSEASON 3 PREMIERE: TNA Final Resolution, 20th December 2009Send us a textIt's time, brother!Much like the arrival of Hulk Hogan in TNA, the arrival of Season 3 is greatly hyped, we start talking about him before he's even appeared on TV, and things are better before he got there. Hopefully you're as excited as we were to witness the power of TWTWmania!(Episode recorded March 2025)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.i...2025-04-032h 33
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelBONUS EPISODE #11 - CZW Ultraviolent Tournament of Death II, July 26th 2003 (and the AIWF!)Send us a textIt's our last stop before Hogan hits TNA in Season 3, and it's the grossest episode we've ever done. We take a look at both the AIWF from our Louis Theroux episode, and one of CZW's annual deathmatch tournaments. JESUS!You can find the CZW show here: https://iwtv.live/promotion/Combat-Zone-Wrestling#dxLBOeZ7NQAnd you can find the AIWF matches here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLonFwNn8sgLIqbC2S0j-GGHiWf-lxk74f&si=C0JjFr4dTD2LutWBWe'll see you in Season 3, BROTHER!(Episode...2025-03-202h 41
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelBONUS EPISODE #10 - The Best There Was #2: WWF Backlash, April 30th 2000Send us a textIt's the penultimate bonus episode before Season 3, and we've decided to give ourselves a little treat by watching an all-time classic pay-per-view. Seriously, this was bloody great.(Episode recorded February 2025)Our final bonus episode will cover CZW Ultraviolent Tournament of Death II from 2003, and also check in with the AIWF from our Louis Theroux episode!You can find the CZW show here: https://iwtv.live/promotion/Combat-Zone-Wrestling#dxLBOeZ7NQAnd you can find the AIWF matches here:https://youtube.com...2025-02-272h 29
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelBONUS EPISODE #9 - HUSTLE 3, May 8th 2004Send us a textIs this the weirdest show we've covered? It might well be!This show can be tracked down online, but a version with subtitles that we used for recording can be found on our Patreon. It's somehow even less comprehensible when you know what people are saying.Now let's do it together: 3...2...1...HUSTLE HUSTLE!(Episode recorded January 2025)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram...2025-02-061h 57
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelBONUS EPISODE #8 - Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends: "Wrestling" and "Looking for Love"Send us a textTime to take a look at Louis Theroux's foray into low-level independent wrestling and WCW. Also, just because we want to, we watch and discuss possibly the greatest documentary star of them all, Lake Palmer!If you're in the UK, both of these episodes are available on BBC iPlayer. If you're not, they're available here:https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6b835nhttps://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5wcxngDo yourself a favour and watch them. May the flame of our podcast never die!2025-01-271h 48
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelBONUS EPISODE #7 - IMPACT One Night Only: Hardcore Justice 2, July 5th 2013 (feat. Dave Elliott!)Send us a textWe ring in 2025 by dipping our toes into the tepid waters of TNA's self-contained pay-per-views, and we're joined by our friend, fellow comedian Dave Elliott! It's a lovely lovely time. Well, the chat is; the show is suitably poor quality. Enjoy!You can find out more about Dave on his website https://daveelliottcomedy.com/ !(Episode recorded January 2025)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com...2025-01-161h 53
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelBONUS EPISODE #6 - Q&A Special!Send us a textFestive greetings to you all! We're celebrating the end of Season 2 with a big heap of questions sent in by you, our lovely listeners! We were absolutely delighted with the number of responses; thank you, it really means a lot. In this episode we cover mostly wrestling questions, but also tip our toes into comedy, music, the history of our friendship, and of course the obligatory Peep Show discussion. Enjoy, and we'll see you in 2025!(P.S. If you're wanting to watch the All Japan match Alan mentions in...2024-12-262h 10
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelSeason 2 Awards - The Best & Worst of WWECWSend us a textWe've got the tuxedos out of the wardrobe, we're all bloated from a fancy dinner, and we've had one too many cocktails - it's time for the awards ceremony! Let's find out who are the winner, the losers and the creamy middlers of Season 2!(Episode recorded November 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpod2024-12-061h 43
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWe're doing a Q&A Episode!Send us a textHello!Thanks for being a lovely listener. We've decided to celebrate the end of Season 2 by recording a Q&A episode, which will be out December 26th!Ask us anything, whether it's wrestling, comedy or any damn thing that comes to mind. Send your questions (as many as you like) in a DM on one of our social channels below, or email us. We'd love to hear from you!Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon...2024-11-2201 min
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #26&27, December 4th & December 11th 2006Send us a textIt's the coda of Season 2 (before we do the awards, anyway), and the aftermath of December to Dismember is a real opportunity for a reset of ECW. An opportunity that the company absolute fails to seize.(Episode recorded October 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www...2024-11-141h 27
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelPATREON PREVIEW - Straight to DDT #3: Pro Wrestlers vs ZombiesSend us a textAs a special Halloween treat, we're uploading our review of the legendarily bad "Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies", the 2013 horror film starring Jim Duggan, Roddy Piper, Matt Hardy, Reby Sky, Kurt Angle, and The Franchise, hahahahahahahahaha!All this and much much more is available on our Patreon starting at just a fiver a month. Thanks for the support!(Episode recorded March 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https...2024-10-311h 39
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW December to Dismember, December 3rd 2006Send us a textIt's here! WWECW has supposedly been building to this show for months; will it have the air of a Wrestlemania? Almost certainly not. Will it be any good? Almost certainly not.(Episode recorded October 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpod2024-10-241h 44
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #23, 24 & 25, November 14th, November 21st & November 28th 2006Send us a textIt's a bumper episode as we count down to December to Dismember. Three weeks of TV, so surely some stuff has to happen, right? RIGHT?!(Episode recorded September 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail...2024-10-031h 59
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #21&22, October 31st & November 7th 2006Send us a textIt's Halloween, it's the Sci-Fi Network, surely that'll be good for some exciting content as the build to December to Dismember kicks into high gear, right? Wrong!(Episode recorded September 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - ...2024-09-121h 18
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelBONUS EPISODE #5 - The Places We Went #2 - AEW All In, August 25th 2024Send us a textTwo very sleepy boys with sore throats take a deep dive into this weekend's action at Wembley. As a bonus, this episode also includes some poo chat. Consider yourself lucky!(Episode recorded August 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpod...2024-08-272h 07
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #19&20, October 17th & October 24th 2006Send us a textSeason Two is entering the home straight, although actually that's not the best metaphor, as the home straight usually implies an exciting picking up of the pace. ECW on Sci-Fi is very much not achieving that objective!(Episode recorded August 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - 2024-08-221h 32
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #17&18, October 3rd & October 10th 2006Send us a textSilver lining: ECW on Sci-Fi is finally trying something new. Massive cloud: the thing they're trying is Extreme Strip Poker.As you'd expect, there's a lot of sex chat in this episode (frankly too much for a show built around Balls Mahoney). Consider yourself warned!(Episode recorded July 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www...2024-08-011h 29
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #15&16, September 19th & September 26th 2006Send us a textFull disclaimer: Alan and Ronan are very hungover for this one. Is ECW on Sci-Fi the ultimate hangover cure? Of course not! An added layer of torture has been added, as this episode starts with a review of DX against Big Show and the McMahons inside *adopts Vince McMahon/gruff hangover voice* HELL IN A CELL!(Episode recorded June 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com...2024-07-111h 32
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelPATREON PREVIEW - Straight to DDT #1: Money PlaneSend us a textEnjoy a little sneak peek of just some of the great content available on our Patreon *(http://patreon.com/twtwpod), with this, the first edition of Straight to DDT, where we cover wrestlers in bad films!A whole host of content is available on the Patreon for just $5 a month, including even more late-stage WCW, ill-fated ECW revivals, Heroes of Wrestling, and much much more!(Episode recorded December 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com...2024-06-241h 21
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #13&14, September 5th & September 12th 2006Send us a textHey look, ECW on Sci-Fi hasn't been great so far, but apparently they're trying new things here, so maybe...*checks notes*, oh God.(Episode recorded May 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com2024-06-201h 10
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelBONUS EPISODE #4 - The Best There Was #1: Beyond the MatSend us a textAs a (somewhat belated) second birthday present to ourselves, we're starting a new bonus series called The Best There Was, where we finally review some good things. We start with arguably the greatest wrestling documentary of all time, as TWTW delves into Beyond the Mat!(Episode recorded June 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com...2024-06-122h 25
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #11&12, August 22nd & August 29th 2006Send us a textSummerslam is over, but it's still Groundhog Day in ECW, as we watch a lot of rematches again. Still, is it possible that these may actually be a couple of decent episodes of TV? I mean, not really, but any port in a storm!(Episode recorded May 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpod2024-05-301h 23
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWWE Summerslam, August 20th 2006Send us a textSeason 2 takes a quick detour into WWE proper, and it's a decision that we now greatly regret. Who's ready for the biggest funeral of the summer?(Episode recorded March 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas...2024-05-091h 44
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #9&10, August 8th & August 15th 2006Send us a textThis is a very silly episode. Frankly, finding anything funny in this continuous dross is great luck in itself. You won't believe this, but we get some bad squash matches, low-quality vignettes and bad Tommy Dreamer segments!(Episode recorded March 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http...2024-04-181h 54
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelFirst Video Episode Released!Send us a textHello!Our very first video episode, which is the first part of Hunk Hunt with Heather, is available now on YouTube. You can get it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQYSe2IqvlIAs it's the first, we would greatly appreciate any likes, comments etc., which will help the old algorithm stuff. Enjoy!P.S. The bed music of this plug is Rick Rude's WCW theme "Simply Ravishing". Check it out if you want to hear the greatest wrestling song ever....2024-04-1001 min
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #7&8, July 25th and August 1st 2006Send us a textIt's Groundhog Day all over again, as Kelly strips, Kevin Thorn gurns, and The Big Show defends his title against some very un-ECW challengers. It's all happening!(Episode recorded March 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - ...2024-03-281h 42
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #5&6, July 11th & 18th 2006Send us a textThe Big Show Era of WWECW begins, and WWE has picked the perfect first challengers for his title. I mean, when you think ECW, you think Ric Flair and The Undertaker, don't you?(Episode recorded March 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpod2024-03-071h 56
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #3&4, June 27th & July 4th 2006Send us a textOkay, there's no denying that ECW on Sci-Fi got off to a rocky start, but things have to get better from here, right?...that's the title match you've booked? Really, WWE? You're killing us here.(Episode recorded January 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http...2024-02-151h 27
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW on Sci-Fi #1&2, June 13th & June 20th 2006Send us a textIt's time to get into the meat of the season, and it turns out Alan needn't have worried about Ronan liking it. What fresh hell is this? Time to dive in to some tepid tepid action!(Episode recorded January 2024)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www...2024-01-251h 24
No Blasters With Ciaran Bartlett104. Vs Alan Irwin and Ronan LinskeyThis week I'm joined by comedians Alan Irwin and Ronan Linskey.
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The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW One Night Stand, June 11th 2006Send us a textIt's the final stop before the true beginning of WWECW, and you know what, it's not half bad! Does that bode well for the future of the ECW brand? Well, hindsight being what it is, absolutely not.(Episode recorded November 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http...2024-01-042h 08The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelEXTRA SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE - The Stupid Sexy Podcast, "My Sister My Sitter"Send us a textHope you're all having a good Christmas!As a little treat for the weird in-between days, here's Ronan guesting on Alan's other podcast, "The Stupid Sexy Podcast" (think TWTW but for the bad years of The Simpsons), which he hosts alongside previous TWTW guest Heather Anderson. In this episode, they take a deep dive into a much-maligned episode from the golden years of The Simpsons. If you're interested in checking out more of SSP, you can find it here: https://tr.ee/EWRG1lp89mHappy New...2023-12-291h 28
The Stupid Sexy Podcast: A Simpsons OdysseyBONUS EPISODE #7 - Season 8, Episode 17: "My Sister, My Sitter" (feat. Ronan Linskey!)Send us a textExcuse the interruption, but SSP is back with our first ever guest episode to round out 2023. Joining us is Alan's co-host on "The Worst There Was", Ronan Linskey! Recorded way back in August, the trio take a deep dive into a much-maligned episode from the show's golden years.Oh, and obviously we maintain the SSP tradition of going off on tangents (hence the bumper length). Enjoy!Follow us on social media and then say things to us!TikTok - @stupidsexypodcastTwitter...2023-12-291h 28
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWWE vs ECW: Head-to-Head, June 7th 2006Send us a textWe're just a few days away from One Night Stand 2006, but first there's got to be this slightly weird TV special! Lots of ECW chanting ahead, although sadly it's more from the wrestlers than the fans. Plus a Big Show swerve on the horizon!(Episode recorded November 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpod2023-12-141h 30
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW One Night Stand, June 12th 2005Send us a textSeason Two proper gets underway with the very first WWE-produced ECW show. Does it hold up? Is WWECW peaking right at the very start? Why doesn't Triple H want to work Tuesdays? So many questions!(Episode recorded October 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube...2023-11-232h 11
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelECW Guilty as Charged, January 7th 2001Send us a textIt's time for Season Two! In preparation for their deep dive into the horrors of WWECW, Alan and Ronan take a look at the original ECW, and try to figure out what made it so special. Was it the hardcore action, the risky storylines, the rampant misogyny? So many possibilities!(Episode recorded October 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - 2023-11-022h 21The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelANNOUNCEMENT: The Worst There Was Patreon is live!Hello!Just in time for Season 2, TWTW's Patreon is available! Even more bad wrestling with a range of tiers to suit all needs. You can find it here:http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodAny support is greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening!With love from Alan and RonanLinktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com...2023-11-0101 min
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelBONUS EPISODE #3 - WWF Survivor Series, November 24th 1993 (feat. Heather Anderson!)Send us a textRonan and Alan conclude the bonus episode run alongside podcaster, comedian and Alan's co-host on The Stupid Sexy Podcast, Heather Anderson! Together they explore a very lean period in WWF history, and ask all the key questions, such as "is Vince McMahon a good announcer?" and "Is Paul Bearer a hunk?"Check out The Stupid Sexy Podcast at https://linktr.ee/stupidsexypod , and Heather is @badtweetgirl on all the social media you can think of!(Episode recorded August 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpod2023-10-122h 21
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelBONUS EPISODE #2 - Ric Flair's Final Matches (2008, 2011 & 2022) (feat. William Thompson!)Send us a textThe bonus episode series continues with TWTW's very first guest co-host, as comedian, podcaster and fan of the show William Thompson sits in with Alan and Ronan. Their unenviable task is to chart the decline of Ric Flair's in-ring ability through three matches that all seemed at one time to be his last (surely the third one is, right?). Not only that, we get the first TWTW reference to Heidenreich! This one has it all.William has just announced his first ever UK tour! Check out the details here: https...2023-09-212h 33
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelBONUS EPISODE #1 - The Places We Went #1: AEW All In, August 27th 2023Send us a textA little later than billed, much like all planes in the UK the next day, it's time to talk about some wrestling that was actually really rather good! A big old work trip for TWTW to London for a whole lot of grappling goodness!(Episode recorded August 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpod2023-09-012h 56
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelSeason 1 Awards - The Best & Worst of Russo's WCWSend us a textWe made it! Season 1 of TWTW comes to a close, as Alan and Ronan run down the good, the bad and the ugly of WCW from September 1999 - September 2000. Plus details are revealed about upcoming bonus episodes, AND the era of Season 2 is revealed!(Episode recorded July 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpod2023-08-101h 39
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Monday Nitro, September 25th 2000 (Vince Russo wins the World title)Send us a textThe Vince Russo era of WCW comes to a screeching halt. Does the big man go out with a bang or a whimper? We find out in CAGED HEAT.(Episode recorded June 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail...2023-07-201h 59
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Fall Brawl, September 17th 2000Send us a textIt's the final pay-per-view of Season One, and it's filled with terrifying lows, dizzying highs and creamy middles! Can Vince Russo stick the landing of his WCW tenure? Ya never know!Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas...2023-06-292h 05
Cage Rage - A Nicolas Cage PodcastFACE/OFF (1997)This week, we revisit an all-time Cage classic in FACE/OFF!I am joined by comedians and hosts of THE WORST THERE WAS podcast, Alan Irwin and Ronan Linksey, to talk about the other duos set to star in the movie before Cage and Travolta, our inability to actually describe the movie, swapping hogs, our thoughts on the Face/Off sequel and much more!Follow THE WORST THERE WAS on TWITTER and INSTAGRAMListen to THE WORST THERE WAS right HEREFollow STUPID SEXY PODCAST on TWITTER and...2023-06-172h 08
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Monday Nitro, September 4th 2000 (Wargames 2000: Russo's Revenge)Send us a textRusso's farewell is getting tantalisingly close, but first it's time for Russo's Revenge! Bro, I got an idea: what if Wargames was bad?(Episode recorded June 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com2023-06-081h 59
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW New Blood Rising, August 13th 2000Send us a textRonan and Alan did not really enjoy this show. Or maybe they did? Is this a work or a shoot? Find out at the very confusing New Blood Rising!(Episode recorded May 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail...2023-05-182h 35
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Bash at the Beach, July 9th 2000Send us a textWorks, shoots and worked shoots are everywhere you look. Vampiro's up in a tree, there's cake on the ground, and Vince Russo is all sad. Could this be the greatest night in the history of our sport?(Episode recorded April 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http...2023-04-272h 35
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Great American Bash, June 11th 2000Send us a textA night where Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair might have to retire, and Eric Bischoff has promised an announcement that will shake the wrestling world to its foundations. Does the Great American Bash live up to the hype? You can probably guess.(Episode recorded March 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpod2023-04-062h 09
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Monday Nitro, June 5th 2000 (Goldberg Returns!)Send us a textIt's the last stop before the Great American Bash (we're not counting Thunder; no one counts Thunder), and it features the in-ring return of Goldberg, Flair Vs Russo in a cage, and Kevin Nash taking on the entire New Blood. What a night, sort of.P.S. Sorry for the extremely sexy episode image.(Episode recorded February 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com...2023-03-162h 01
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Slamboree, May 7th 2000Send us a textDavid Arquette is your reigning, defending, undisputed, undefeated WCW World Heavyweight Champion - it's time for the Triple Cage, baby!(Episode recorded February 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail.com(A Plate...2023-02-232h 24
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Thunder, April 26th 2000 (David Arquette wins the big one)Send us a textIt's 2000, it's Thunder, it's David Arquette in a WCW World Heavyweight title match. You know how this ends. May God have mercy on us all.(Episode recorded January 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - theworsttherewas@gmail...2023-02-022h 00
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelReady to RumbleSend us a textA change of pace in this one, as Alan and Ronan take a deep dive into the infamous movie that may have been a big factor in WCW's downfall. Was it worth it? Eh, well, you can listen to find out, as opinion is divided!(Episode recorded January 2023)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com...2023-01-122h 00
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Spring Stampede, April 16th 2000Send us a textIt's a night for new champions, with all the titles vacated and on the line. Tournaments, multi-mans and, um, a Jimmy Hart match for some reason. What a time to be alive.(Episode recorded December 2022)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpod2022-12-222h 16
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Monday Nitro, April 10th 2000 (The New Blood debut)Send us a textIt's a whole new era in WCW! Loads of twists and turns, all new champions, and some very confusing shoot comments. What a wild ride. Can Vince Russo and Eric Bischoff unite to revive WCW? Probably not, but we're here to talk about it anyway!(Episode recorded November 2022)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com...2022-12-011h 46
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Uncensored, March 19th 2000Send us a textThe Kevin Sullivan era ends, not with a bang but a whimper. Will this big steaming turd of a show finally break Alan and Ronan's spirits? Time to find out!(Episode recorded October 2022)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpod...2022-11-101h 58
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Superbrawl, February 20th 2000Send us a textWas covering the period between Russo booking runs a mistake? Superbrawl would certainly suggest so. Alan owned this show on VHS back in the day - it wasn't good then, but is it good now? In a word: no. Enjoy!(Episode recorded August 2022)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube...2022-10-201h 51
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Souled Out, January 16th 2000Send us a textChaos reigns behind the scenes in WCW, with loads of wrestlers injured, even more wanting to leave, and Vince Russo sent home. Does the change in creative improve the product? Eh, not really. Enjoy!(Episode recorded July 2022)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com...2022-09-292h 08
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Monday Nitro, December 20th 1999 (nWo 2000)Send us a textAll of Russo's booking comes to a head as plans are revealed and audiences are swerved in an unnecessarily convoluted episode of everybody's favourite Monday night wrestling show that isn't Raw. Oh baby!(Episode recorded June 2022)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpod2022-09-081h 58
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Starrcade, December 19th 1999Send us a textIt's the last pay-per-view spectacular of the century, and to celebrate there's thirteen matches. Thirteen! It's time to discuss another exhausting three hours of WCW goodness. Enjoy!P.S. Hopefully this episode reaches you without the Millennium Bug destroying it.(Episode recorded May 2022)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpod2022-08-181h 56
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Mayhem, November 21st 1999Send us a textThe first month of the Russo era comes to an end with a pay-per-view held up North in Canada. Featuring some great wrestling, some okay wrestling, some terrible wrestling, and some of the most repetitive finishes you'll ever see in your life. Oh boy!(Episode recorded April 2022)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpod2022-07-281h 53
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Halloween Havoc, October 24th 1999Send us a textTime for the first pay-per-view of the Russo/Ferrara era, and it's a doozy. Confusing stipulations, nonsensical finishes and multiple title changes - they're all here!(Episode recorded March 2022)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/twtwpodEmail - 2022-07-071h 34
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Monday Nitro, October 18th 1999 (Russo's First Nitro)Send us a textAlan and Ronan start the season proper with Russo and Ferrara's first Nitro. It's a dramatic change, to say the least. Featuring some confusing storyline developments, not least an unintelligible hotel room scene. Have fun!(Episode recorded February 2022)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/twtwpodYouTube - http://www.youtube...2022-06-161h 32
The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelWCW Fall Brawl, September 12th 1999Send us a textBefore getting stuck in to the Vince Russo era of WCW, Alan and Ronan take a look at the final pre-Russo pay-per-view, to get a better idea of why the company was so desperate to land Russo and Ed Ferrara. It doesn't take long to figure it out. Enjoy!(Episode recorded November 2021)Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpodPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/TikTok - ...2022-05-261h 24The Worst There Was: The Bottom of the Wrestling BarrelThe Worst There Was Introduction Show!Send us a textHello! A quick introduction to the world of The Worst There Was, a new podcast from Northern Irish comedians Alan Irwin and Ronan Linskey. Two longtime wrestling fans take some deep dives into the "worst" eras of wrestling, in a masochistic journey to find out if there's any merit to them.Season 1 will be all about the ill-fated Vince Russo era of World Championship Wrestling, because, bro, I will never forget to this day, bro, the WCW/Russo tag team.The first full episode, WCW Fall Brawl 1999, will be...2022-04-2803 min
Instant Feedback22. Kill Your Darlings 3rd BirthdayAnother pre-pandemic episode where Marcus goes along to the 3rd birthday celebration show of Saturday afternoon comedy gig "Kill Your Darlings" at the Black Box, Belfast. He chats to co-hosts Alan Irwin & Ronan Linskey about the ins and outs of the afternoon, Micky Bartlett discusses appearing on TV panel shows, Frazer Robb has another blistering call-out of a much-loved local comedian, Robbie McShane muses on potential future careers and committed super-fan Renny McCullough has kind words for the comedy community.
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