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HOW Mania: The 90s Wrestling PodcastRevisiting King Of The Ring 1993: The Bret Hart ShowWelcome back to the latest edition of HOW Mania as Ash Rose and Paul Benson look back at the first ever King Of The Ring PPV in 1993.As this show is dominated by Bret Hart, the team are joined by Rob McNichol, the man who has hosted Bret's live shows in the UK on numerous occasions and even has his quote on the cover of Hart's autobiography! Who better to talk all things Hitman?As well as Bret's epic night we discuss Hulk Hogan and the presentation of the end of his WWF run as...2021-06-0756 min
Hooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...Against JerichoHonest Man Rob and King of the World (well, King of the Website) Paul discuss the greatest matches of Chris Jericho.The lads pick out their Short-List of Jericho - you decide which is the winner, and deserves to be toasted with a bit of the bubbly. Go to hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote to make your selection, junior. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-11-281h 48Hooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...at Surviving as a TeamThere have been many great Survivor Series line-ups over the years - in this podcast, Paul Benson and Rob McNichol strive to find five.Vote for your favourite at hookedonwrestling.co.uk/voteSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-11-121h 57Hooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...at Being FunnyFunny ain't money? Behave - some of our greatest wrestling characters have been hilarious. But who is the funniest. That is Rob and Paul's topic this week. They decide the top 5, you make the choice of the top 1. Go to hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote to make your choice. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-11-012h 34Hooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHow to be Great...in a Gimmick MatchIronmen Rob and Paul climb a ladder and go through hell, in order to put some submissions of gimmick matches on the table and scramble to eliminate some. This podcast is hardcore, cagey and on a pole. Well, two out of three ain't bad...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-10-162h 43Hooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...on your DebutRob and Paul discuss the greatest debuts in wrestling history. Who broke the walls down, told the people who they were, turned on a friend, emerged from the darkness, put right a wrong? It's...it's....it's gotta be....We pick the top five in the podcast, you select the winner from a poll at hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-10-0100 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be...a Great ChampionWhat makes a champion? Great matches? Poise? Class? Is it just the way you hold the belt?Rob McNichol and guest host Dean Ayass discuss the greatest champions in wrestling history. They decide on their top five candidates, then it is over to you to name your favourite. Head to hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-09-2400 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...at Breaking Up Tag TeamsPaul and Rob go behind each other's back, refuse to tag, sell out and go through windows to decide the best ever tag-team break-ups. When they have their top five, it is over to you. Vote for the winner at hookedonwrestling.co.uk/voteSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-09-1800 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great... if you are Vince McMahonPaul and Rob discuss Vince McMahon's greatest moments. The firings, the head-shavings, the bumps, the promos, the matches, the beer baths...but what are the greatest of them all?The boys pick their top five, then invite you to vote on the number one at HookedOnWrestling.co.uk/vote. Dammit. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-09-1000 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...On NitroWho is Mr Nitro? Who most epitomises the WCW show that made such a huge impression on professional wrestling between 1995 and 2001?Rob and Paul discuss their choices, pick a top five - then invite you to go to Hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote to choose your favourite. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-09-0300 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...at SummerslamA simple premise, a complicated discussion. All Paul and Rob have to do is pick their top five Summerslam matches, but they find that this particularly PPV brand has as rich a history as any.Enjoy the boys' discussion to narrow this chat down to five crackers, and then afterwards, head to hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote to make your own choice. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-08-1900 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...at 90s PPVIn celebration of the upcoming debut episode of the Hooked on Wrestling Podcast Network's 'HOW Mania', Rob and Paul try to pick their shortlist for the greatest wrestling pay-per-view of the 1990s. You can vote for the best of their top five at hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. 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See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-3000 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...as a Tag Team WrestlerPaul and Rob discuss the individual wrestlers that have excelled as tag team wrestlers over the years. From a vast selection of wrestlers over the years, they agree on some, compromise on others...and try to settle an impasse that gets rather* heated.To vote for your selection, head to hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote*a little bit, but not muchSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-1600 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...as a Mystery Partner/OpponentRob and his own mystery partner, Chris Hatch, pick out their top five occasions where wrestling promoters have successfully utilised the mystery partner or mystery opponent gimmick. After listening, it over to you to pick the very best. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-0900 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...as a Manager/Wrestler CombinationWrestling has seen some iconic pairings of wrestlers alongside managers, valets and, yes, advocates. Rob and Paul pick their favourite five, before you get the chance to pick the winner.www.hookedonwrestling.co.uk/voteSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-0200 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...at King of the RingWho is the greatest ever King of the Ring? That is the question Paul and Rob ponder in this week's episode of the podcast. Based on performances on he way to the coronation, and how the crown affected the winner's career, they pick a top five, from which you can vote for your winner.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-06-2400 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...at Undertaker's Non-Mania MatchesIn this week's assessment of one of the great aspects of wrestling, and to celebrate Undertaker weekend on Hookedonwrestling.co.uk, we discuss the Deadman's best matches outside of Wrestlemania.Rob and Paul dissect Taker's finest matches and opponents, come to an agreement on the Top Five - then it is over to you. You can vote for Undertaker's greatest non-Mania match at hookedonwrestling.co.uk/vote.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. 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But when it is brought to mind, who is the one person that stands out as being synonymous with In Your House?In this podcast, we decide on the top five candidates for the position, as well as discuss the history of In Your House events.So, let's polish up the boots and raise the roof all tonight...at In Your House!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great.2020-06-0300 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...at Two-Match ManiaIf we only kept the best two matches from every Wrestlemania, which one would be considered the greatest? We intend to find out...Vote at hookedonwrestling.co.uk/voteSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. 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Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-05-1300 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatHOW to be Great...at DropkicksThe HOW team select the shortlist as we search for who has the best dropkick in professional wrestling history. Vote for your favourite at: https://hookedonwrestling.co.uk/voteSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-05-0600 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatThe Empty Arena Hooked on PodcastPaul and Rob return to the airwaves to discuss the most unique Wrestlemania ever, including chat on the Boneyard Match, the Firefly Fun House and the first ever British WWE World Champion.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. 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Which, in truth, is not that hard any more.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-03-0100 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatSeason 2, Episode 5: I Agree With NickNWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis speaks to the lads about his crusade, NWA's relevance in modern wrestling, and his very candid views on how to be a star. It's a cracker - Nick doesn't hold back. Also, Rob and Paul offer some early Elimination Chamber and Wrestlemania chat.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. 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Therefore, two ludicrous gimmicks...talk about Hell in a cell and War Games!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-10-0700 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 33 - Bonkers Wrestling, Conkers WrestlingRob and Paul run the rule over the No Mercy PPV, include the type of shoddy analogy and odd digression that you have come to love/hate.* *delete as applicable.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-10-0200 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 32 - Mercy Me!Paul is back to join Rob in discussing Bobby Heenan; other managers; Rob's big idea; and No Mercy.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-09-2400 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 31 - Deano AlphaThe Twisted Genius Dean Ayass stands in for Showbiz Paul Benson on a show that at some point involves wrestling, specifically Summerslam, and the ongoing Roman Reigns and John Cena issue. Mostly, though, we get the Russia/Finland conflict of 1939, Mika Hakkinnen, Austrian serial killers and too many football metaphors. Some of this is down to concussion issues, it seems.Also featuring the wrestling version of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-09-0900 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 30 - Hooked on BrooklynRob and Paul look at the Summerslam card, as well as the NXT Brooklyn show, ahead of Hooked on Wrestling's biggest ever PPV party night. Join us at 11 venues across the country to enjoy the show. Find out more at HookedOnEvents.co.ukSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-08-1800 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 29: Something to Look Forward To...After Paul and Rob talk about Higher Than Average Inflammable Balls, they speak to Conrad Thompson to get some tips on how to handle Bruce Prichard, who is en route to the UK and Ireland his weekend.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-07-1400 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 28 - So Hooked ONOur newest Hooked on team member, So Cal Val, joins Rob and Paul to discuss her career, women's wrestling in 2017, as well her hosting Summerslam in Liverpool and much more. We then discuss the Best of Times and Worst of Times of Randy 'Macho Man' Savage, which meanders to discussions of various other wrestling greats.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-06-3000 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 27 - Extreme NoiseFirst, a warning - we have DJ Stevie C on first, to talk about the Hardy Boys, but he's at Download Festival, and it's a little noisy. Fear not, it settles down. Rob doesn't, though, as he lets rip on some of the things he didn't like about Extreme Rules. Paul, as ever, is the calm one. Not a trace of being broken...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-06-0900 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 25 - We'll Be Canton StarsRob and Paul are joined again by John Canton, and together they discuss NXT, Extreme Rules and Money in the Bank, before analysing the Best of Times...the Worst of Times for the Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-06-0200 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 24 - JBIt's 24, with JB. Not Jack Bauer, but Jeremy Borash, the heart of sould of Impact Wrestling for 15 years. JB and the lads talk UK tours, Slammiversary, JB's in-ring debut and the Broken Hardy evolution. JB then turns judge to pass judgment on the best ever Lex Luger match. Afterwards, Rob and Paul have a heated debate about NXT - Rob thinks the UK title match was brilliant, but only third best match on the show. Is he mad? Paul thinks so - and tells him so!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com...2017-05-2500 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 23 - It's Time to Hook OnHOW Original Vikram Sangar joins the boys to chat Hooked on history, WCW and much more. Vik then turns judge to decide which of Vader's matches will be preserved for eternity in Best o Times...Worst of Times.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-05-1800 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 22 - The Edge of GeniusThe Twisted Genius Dean Ayass joins Rob and Paul to discuss WWE live in the UK, which both Dean and Paul attended this week.Afterwards, the lads discuss the greatest ever match of the Rated R Superstar, Edge.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. 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This week: Bret 'the Hitman' Hart.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-04-2600 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 19 - The Hooked on Shake-UpPaul takes over as host for one week only, with a very special guest (don't get excited, it's only Rob) as we have a one-week only HOOKED ON SHAKE-UP.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-04-2100 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 18 - GOATManiaRob and Paul take a look back on Wrestlemania 33 - find out why Rob thinks it could be the greatest Mania of all time.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-04-1100 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 17 - Hey, hey, It's WrestlemaniaIt's Hooked on's biggest ever week. Not only will around 2,000 people attend HOW Wrestlemania parties, but this week it was announced that HOW will host the first ever UK tour of the hit podcast 'Something to Wrestle With...Bruce Prichard' this coming July. On this show, Prichard show host Conrad Thompson joins the boys to talk the tour, the podcast and Wrestlemania. This is not a rib.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-03-3000 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 16 - I Heart WrestlemaniaJoel Ross, formerly of JK and Joel, a famous, successful, multi-award-winning TV and radio presenting duo, is reunited with Rob McNichol, with whom he won absolutely nothing, but had fun doing so. Together with Showbiz Paul Benson, the three talk Wrestlemanias past and present, along with Joel's missed business opportunity, the time he booked the Wrestlemania main event, his lost bet with Rob, and varoius other sojourns down Tangentville.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-03-3000 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 15 - Young Bucks the TrendRob and Paul are joined by Hooked on Wrestling host for the Wrestlemania Nottingham show, as the lads talk about four matches from the Mania card, as well the next installment of the Wrestlemania Mix Tape.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. 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Dave will be hosting our event in Birmingham for Wrestlemania - tickets available from RingsideWorld.co.ukMore than that, Dave was a smashing guest, giving his thoughts on Wrestlemania as well as British wrestling's past, present and future in a spellbinding and educational interview. Dave also is the latest guest judge in our Wrestlemania Impossible task, which has moved on to WMs 15-19. Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-03-1600 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 12 - The Twisted Road'The Twisted Genius' Dean Ayass joins Rob and Paul to talk British wrestling, Wrestlemania, and Hooked on Wrestling in Brighton. Also includes borderline topics that have somehow made the edit (Sorry, Triple H. We love you, if Dean doesn't), Rob's awful counting, and Dean's weak bladder.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. 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Kat and Jay then act as judges for the next round of Wrestlemania:Impossible, as more matches get voted onto the Wrestlemania Mix Tape.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-02-2300 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode Nine - The Festival of PodcastingRob and Paul are joined by experienced wrestling journalist Rob Leigh, to talk Owens/Jericho, Elimination Chamber and, of course Wrestlemania. It is also week one of Paul's Wrestlemania Challenge, and the lads start to build their Wrestlemania Mix Tape.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-02-1500 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 8 - The Wrestling PolymathRob and Paul are joined by Steve Lynskey, to talk about his varied career in British Wrestling. As well as being a Hooked on Wrestling host, Steve has been a wrestler, referee, commentator, agent, ring announcer, promoter and more.Then, Paul and Rob discuss Elimination Chamber, as well more projections for Wrestlemania 33.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-02-0900 minHooked on Podcast: HOW to be GreatEpisode 7 - Star RatingsPatrick Lennon from the Daily Star joins Rob and Paul to break down the Royal Rumble and NXT Takeover.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hooked-on-podcast-how-to-be-great. 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