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The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review 127: NXT Takeover: In Your House (2020)Ryan and Jeff look at another show from the “Pandemic Era”, NXT’s In Your House from 2020.https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-handsLicense code: GK6KCD4N7WY4ZYKX
2025-03-181h 23The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review 126: WWE WrestleMania 36 (2020)Ryan and Jeff talk about the first major show of the “Pandemic Era”, WrestleMania 36!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-handsLicense code: GK6KCD4N7WY4ZYKX
2025-03-131h 56The Wrestling PuristsElimination Chamber 2025 REVIEW!Ryan and Jeff talk about this past weekend’s Elimination Chamber (2025) and its fallout!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-handsLicense code: GK6KCD4N7WY4ZYKX
2025-03-071h 35The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review 125: IMPACT Wrestling Redemption (2018)Ryan and Jeff discuss IMPACT Wrestling’s Redemption from 2018!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-handsLicense code: GK6KCD4N7WY4ZYKX
2025-02-241h 09The Wrestling PuristsNXT Vengeance Day 2025 REACTIONS!Ryan reviews NXT Vengeance Day 2025!https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-handsLicense code: GK6KCD4N7WY4ZYKX
2025-02-1823 minThe Wrestling PuristsRetro Review 122: WWF Royal Rumble (2001)On this “Retro Review”, Ryan and Jeff cover one of the best Rumble cards of all-time, Royal Rumble 2001! I honestly couldn’t believe we didn’t do this yet, but as Kurt Angle says, “It’s true, it’s damn true!”https://x.com/wppod1/https://www.instagram.com/wppod1https://www.facebook.com/wppod1https://www.tiktok.com/@wppod1https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-handsLicense code: GK6KCD4N7W
2025-01-241h 23The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review 121: WCW Souled Out (2000)For their first “Retro Review” of 2025, Ryan and Jeff talk about Souled Out 2000. We’ve covered a lot of 2000’s WCW, so this could either be just like the other ones, or it could actually be decent. Tune in to find out!https://x.com/wppod1/https://www.instagram.com/wppod1https://www.facebook.com/wppod1https://www.tiktok.com/@wppod1https://linktr.ee/wppod1Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/skateboard-in-my-handsLicense...
2025-01-181h 22The Wrestling PuristsWe’re Back! Updates and Reviews!Ryan and Jeff ring in the new year with a review of some of the recent big shows from NJPW, AEW, and WWE.
2025-01-111h 29The Wrestling PuristsThe Shoot, Episode 4: Wrestling and Roast BeefWe invite the lads from “Wrestling Recommendations” for another SHOOT! Join Ryan, Jeff, Eddy, and Travis as they shoot on AEW, WWE, TNA, New Japan, the state of the mainstream tag team divisions, and championship chases. NOT sponsored by Arby’s.
2024-12-122h 06The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review 120: TNA Unbreakable (2005)Ryan and Jeff discuss a TNA card with one of the best TNA matches in company history. We’re talking about Unbreakable from 2005! TNA wouldn’t have another 5-star match until October 2023. How does the rest of the card compare? Listen to hear our thoughts!
2024-11-151h 24The Wrestling PuristsNGW X (w/ Eddy Shepard)Ryan and Jeff take a break from their small hiatus to welcome Eddy Shepard (Next Generation Wrestling: Tennessee (NGW), Wrestling Recommendations). NGW X is November 17th! They discuss the history of NGW as well as important moments in NGW history. Everyone also shares their favorite NGW memories.
2024-11-071h 36The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review 119: WWE Summerslam (2005)After another small hiatus, Ryan and Jeff come together to talk about Summerslam 2005! It includes the “one and done” main event with Hogan and HBK and the “Custody of Dominik” ladder match with Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio!
2024-09-071h 25The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review 118: WCW Beach Blast (1993)After a brief hiatus, Ryan and Jeff are back in the saddle again! Well, back to the beach, because they’re covering WCW’s Beach Blast from 1993, featuring The Superpowers vs The Masters of the Powerbomb!
2024-07-311h 21The Wrestling PuristsNXT Heatwave 2024 REACTIONS!Ryan gives his quick reactions to NXT Heatwave 2024!
2024-07-0830 minThe Wrestling PuristsWWE Money in the Bank REACTIONS!Ryan reacts to WWE Money in the Bank from 2024!
2024-07-0714 minThe Wrestling PuristsRetro Review 117: WWF Over The Edge (1999)Ryan and Jeff welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod to discuss one of the most controversial shows of all-time, WWF Over The Edge from 1999. This show is most notable for the unfortunate passing of Owen Hart. Tune in to hear us discuss all angles of this tragedy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV
2024-07-032h 03The Wrestling PuristsAEW Forbidden Door 2024 Reactions!Joined by Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations), Ryan and Jeff share their reactions to AEW’s Forbidden Door 2024!
2024-07-031h 17The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review 116: NXT Takeover: Chicago II (2018)Ryan and Jeff are back again to discuss NXT Takeover: Chicago 2 from 2018! First, they talk about their AEW experience from 6/19/24. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV
2024-06-251h 58The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review 115: WWF King of the Ring (1993)Ryan and Jeff go from the worst King of the Ring PPV of all-time (1995) to one of the better editions in 1993! Nothing better than a Bret Hart triple header! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV
2024-06-191h 38The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review 110: TNA Genesis (2006)Ryan and Jeff talk about Kurt Angle’s in-ring TNA debut at Genesis from 2006! He challenges Samoa Joe as Joe tries to keep his 18-month undefeated streak alive. Also featured is a great X Division title match with Christopher Daniels and Chris Sabin, as well as a grudge match with Christian Cage and AJ Styles. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV
2024-05-141h 32The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #105: WWE WrestleMania XXVII (27) (2011)Ryan and Jeff talk about yet another bad Mania, WrestleMania 27 from 2011! We’re releasing this a couple days early in honor of WrestleMania. This is the height of heel Michael Cole, Undertaker coming off his 2 best WrestleMania matches, one of the worst main events in history, as well as one of the worst WrestleMania matches in history.
2024-04-061h 17The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #103: WrestleMania 2 (1986)Ryan and Jeff start their “Road to WrestleMania” with the 2nd edition of “The Granddaddy of Them All” from 1986! Still the only WrestleMania to be held in 3 different places, is it 3 times as much action, or is it 3 times as bad? Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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2024-03-252h 21The Wrestling PuristsAEW Revolution 2024 & Dynamite REVIEW!Ryan gives his thoughts and reactions to AEW Revolution 2024 and the following Dynamite! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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2024-03-0938 minThe Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #100: Heroes of Wrestling (1999) LIVE!Retro Review #100 saw Ryan and Jeff watch Heroes of Wresting from 1999, a show that is considered to be one of the worst shows of all-time. This is the full recording of our watch along! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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2024-03-062h 44The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #99: TNA Against All Odds (2006)Ryan and Jeff get together to talk about TNA Against All Odds from 2006! It’s not so much a 1-match show because the rest of the card is bad (to be honest, the show is fine), but because the 1 match stands head and shoulders above the rest of the card. Features Jarrett/Christian, Joe/AJ/Daniels, and half of the card is tag team matches! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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2024-02-211h 43The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #97: WCW SuperBrawl 3 (1993)Ryan and Jeff welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to discuss WCW SuperBrawl 3! They also briefly discuss the aftermath of Cody Rhodes not finishing his story and letting The Rock face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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2024-02-052h 19The Wrestling PuristsNXT Vengeance Day (2024) REACTIONSMoments after NXT Vengeance Day wraps up, Ryan shares his thoughts on the event.
2024-02-0513 minThe Wrestling PuristsWWE Royal Rumble 2024 REVIEWRyan briefly reviews WWE’s Royal Rumble (2024) and shares his thoughts on some potential WrestleMania XL storylines and matchups. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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2024-01-2827 minThe Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #96: WWE Royal Rumble (2008)Ryan and Jeff discuss WWE Royal Rumble from 2008! The card features a Ric Flair career threatening match, 2 world title matches, and a Rumble with one of the best surprise returns in WWE history! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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2024-01-271h 38The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #95: TNA Final Resolution (2006)With the return of TNA on the horizon, Ryan and Jeff get together to discuss Final Resolution from 2006! We get the massive return of Sting, a great match between Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels for the X Division Championship, and a hidden good match between A.J. Styles and Hiroshi Tanahashi! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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2024-01-201h 43The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #94: WCW/nWo Souled Out (1998)Ryan and Jeff discuss Souled Out 1998, the show after the most profitable event in WCW history, Starrcade 1997. Right now, we don’t have a world champion, the nWo is in shambles, and Bret Hart is going to make his in-ring debut. Will this be a good show? Click and listen to find out! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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2024-01-161h 58The Wrestling PuristsRyan’s AEW WORLDS END Reactions & ReviewFor the last episode of the pod in 2023, Ryan shares his thoughts on AEW’s Worlds End. He also shares some future news about the pod and gives shoutouts to supporters of the pod!
2023-12-3129 minThe Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #92: WWF Vengeance (2001)On their holiday episode, Ryan and Jeff will discuss Vengeance 2001, where the night starts with both a WWE and WCW Champion, then ends the night with the inaugural Undisputed Champion!
2023-12-221h 50The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #91: NXT Takeover: War Games (2017)Ryan and Jeff take a look at the 1st War Games match in the Triple H era on a Takeover from 2017, featuring Undisputed Era vs Sanity vs Authors of Pain & Roddy Strong in the titular match!
2023-12-091h 44The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #90: Survivor Series (2003)Ryan and Jeff are back at it again as they talk about Survivor Series 2003, featuring Team Stone Cold vs Team Bischoff! Before that, they briefly talk about the podcast’s “Spotify Wrapped 2023” and CM Punk’s return, including his return promo from Raw.
2023-12-031h 22The Wrestling PuristsThe Shoot, Episode 3: We’re Back!Join Ryan, Jeff, Eddy, and Travis as they shoot on whatever they want! Nothing and nobody is safe from the guys as they give their uncut opinions about promotions, wrestlers, talent, and figure heads.
2023-11-282h 24The Wrestling PuristsVCW: The Farewell Match of Logan Easton LarouxRyan and Jeff travel to the Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center in Alexandria, VA for Virginia Championship Wrestling! Unfortunately, it is for the farewell match of supporter of the pod Logan Easton Laroux. Was the rest of the show any good? Who stood out? Did Logan go out on top or on his back? Click to find out the answers to these and many more!
2023-11-1240 minThe Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #89: WWE Summerslam (2002)Ryan and Jeff have tried for months to make this happen, and it has FINALLY happened! Eddy Shepard (Wrestling Recommendations, Next Generation Wrestling: Tennessee) has returned to the pod to cover one of WWE’s best Summerslam shows in company history, 2002.
2023-11-102h 04The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #88: WCW Halloween Havoc (1998)Ryan and Jeff are joined by WCW aficionado Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to talk about WCW Halloween Havoc 1998! Not headlined by Goldberg vs DDP if you watched it live, but instead Hogan vs Warrior.
2023-11-072h 01The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #86: Clash of the Champions 3: Fall Brawl (1988)On this Retro Review, Ryan and Jeff discuss the 3rd Clash of the Champions, Fall Brawl, from 1988!
2023-10-201h 03The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #85: WWF In Your House 18: Badd Blood (1997)Ryan and Jeff come together during SPOOKY SEASON to talk about Badd Blood from 1997, as well as the Tuesday Night War from 10/10 between AEW and NXT!
2023-10-131h 24The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #84: WWE Unforgiven (2008)Ryan and Jeff cover WWE Unforgiven 2008, centered around the “Championship Scramble” matches! This is Ryan’s belated birthday present, so listen to this episode as your gift to the pod!
2023-10-051h 30The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #83: ECW Gangstas Paradise 1995“We’ve been spendin' most our lives, livin' in a gangsta's paradise”. Ryan and Jeff return from a brief hiatus to talk about ECW Gangstas Paradise 1995, as well as the slew of WWE talent releases.
2023-09-221h 22The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #81: JCP / NWA Clash of the Champions 2: Miami Mayhem (1988)Ryan and Jeff return for the 2nd installment of Clash of the Champions, Miami Mayhem! They also discuss All In and CM Punk. Will the 2nd “Clash” be better than the 1st? Listen to find out our take!
2023-09-021h 38The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #80: WCW Hog Wild 1996Ryan and Jeff welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to cover the first WCW PPV after Hulk Hogan was the 3rd man, Hog Wild 1996! Does this show deliver after Hogan’s heel turn at Bash at the Beach, or does it not take advantage of Hogan’s first heel turn ever? Listen and find out!
2023-08-202h 13The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #79: Summerslam (WWF, 1992)With All In right around the corner, it felt right to cover another big show to take place from Wembley Stadium. Ryan and Jeff cover WWF’s Summerslam from 1992, headlined by one of the best Intercontinental Championship matches of all-time!
2023-08-131h 27The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #78: Takeover: Blackpool (NXT UK, 2019)Ryan and Jeff cover the inaugural NXT UK Takeover show, Blackpool from 2019! They discuss how we got to this moment, including the interesting history of NXT and the tournament to crown the UK Champion.
2023-07-301h 43The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #77: In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede (WWF, 1997)Ryan and Jeff welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to talk about not only the best In Your House event, but also one of the best events in WWE history. It’s Canadian Stampede from 1997!
2023-07-241h 45The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #76: The Great American Bash (NWA & WCW, 1989)Ryan and Jeff are back at it again, talking about The Great American Bash ‘89. Main event is Flair v Funk, so you know Jeff was all about this one! Was the rest of the card serviceable, or was it a 1 match event? Listen to find out!
2023-07-191h 44The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #75: Clash of the Champions 1 (JCP & NWA, 1988)Ryan and Jeff start their Clash of the Champions series with the inaugural event from 1988, courtesy of Jim Crockett Promotions & NWA! Going head to head with WrestleMania 4, the guys say it’s one of the better shows they’ve covered on the pod. You’re going to have to listen to find out why they think so!
2023-07-081h 35The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #74: Best in the World (ROH, 2018)Ryan and Jeff go on a nostalgia trip and cover ROH Best in the World 2018! They also talk about Omega/Ospreay 2, WWE’s Money in the Bank, AEW Fight Forever, and Tom Grossi. This was a lot of fun for both of us!
2023-07-041h 47The Wrestling PuristsPure Talk #3: Logan Easton LarouxRyan and Jeff welcome Logan Easton Laroux (AEW, NGW, FIGHTT Pro, VCW) to the pod! This interview was a lot of fun for everyone, so tune in and enjoy!
2023-06-2746 minThe Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #73: One Night Stand (WWE & ECW, 2006)Ryan and Jeff welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod! After everyone shares their thoughts on the first episode of AEW Collision, the guys discuss 2006’s One Night Stand, courtesy of WWE but under the ECW umbrella. Was Collision any good? Was 2006’s One Night Stand better than the 2005 show? Click to hear our thoughts on it!
2023-06-231h 55The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #72: The Great American Bash (WCW, 1995)Ryan and Jeff welcome Eddy Shepard (Next Generation Wrestling: Tennessee & Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod to talk about The Great American Bash 1995 from WCW! The guys talk about Alex Wright’s raw deal after booking change, The Renegade wrestling The Great Kabuki, and how big of a mark Jeff is for Jim Duggan!
2023-06-172h 11The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #71: War of the Worlds (ROH & NJPW, 2014)Ryan and Jeff welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod! The guys talk about the collab between ROH and NJPW, War of the Worlds 2014! They did a bunch of co-produced shows until AEW was born. This is one of the better ones. Listen to find out if you agree or disagree!
2023-06-122h 03The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #70: Extreme Rules (WWE, 2014)Ryan and Jeff start off the pod by paying tribute to the late, great Iron Sheik. After that, they talk about the first PPV/Network event after WrestleMania XXX, Extreme Rules 2014! This is a good one you won’t want to miss.
2023-06-081h 48The Wrestling PuristsPure Talk #2: Mr. Ernesto Osiris, Tony Bennett, & Tony Leyenda (FIGHTT Pro)Ryan and Jeff get to talk ALL the Fightt Pro with event manager Mr. Ernesto Osiris and The Tony’s (Tony Leyenda & Tony Bennett)! Fightt Pro debuts on IWTV on June 6th at 7pm. On June 25th, Fightt Pro is LIVE at The World Famous Monster Factory starting at 4pm. For 15% off your tickets to the show, enter code “fighttpurist” on their website.
2023-06-011h 01The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #69: Slamboree (WCW, 1994)Is “The Legends Reunion” any good? Ryan and Jeff are back at it again to discuss WCW Slamboree 1994!
2023-05-271h 25The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #68: Super Show-Down (WWE, 2018)Well, take two! After an editing issue, Ryan and Jeff get back together to cover this Australian show for the second time. Super Show-Down (with a hyphen from 2018) is a 2-match show with a bloated main event and a Raw-esque filled match card. Don’t believe us and want to hear our thoughts? Click to hear what’s up!
2023-05-191h 12The Wrestling Purists2023 WWE Draft REACTIONS (w/ Eddy Shepard)**recorded 5/4/23** Ryan and Jeff welcome Eddy Shepard (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod for the first time since September 2022! The guys talk about what took place during the 2023 WWE Draft!
2023-05-0634 minThe Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #67: TakeOver: New Orleans (NXT, 2018)Ryan and Jeff welcome Eddy Shepard (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod for the first time since September 2022! The guys talk about the highest rated NXT TakeOver event on Cagematch.com, New Orleans from 2018!
2023-05-061h 45The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #66: Lockdown (TNA, 2010)Ryan and Jeff welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to discuss the next chapter in the TNA saga! This episode, it’s Lockdown 2010, the PPV that has been building for 2 1/2 months! Is it worth a watch? Well, one match is. Listen to find out which one!
2023-04-211h 53The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #65: WrestleMania 33 (WWE, 2017)Ryan and Jeff wrap up their Mania season by covering WrestleMania 33! Crazy to think this was only 6 years ago. Main evented by Roman/Undertaker, this card seems very mid. Oh yeah, and the football field sized ramp!! Listen and let us know what we got right and not wrong!
2023-04-141h 44The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #64: WrestleMania 29 (WWE, 2013)TWICE IN A LIFETIME! Ryan and Jeff talk about the rematch with John Cena and The Rock at WrestleMania 29! Before they get into it though, someone has to shoot hard on the RETURNING Vince McMahon. Click to hear who it is and both the guys’ discussion about the remainder of this card!
2023-04-081h 49The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #63: WrestleMania X8 (WWF, 2002)Ryan and Jeff are still on their “Road to WrestleMania! This is stop 3 out of 5. They discuss the weekend of wrestling and then dive into reviewing WrestleMania X8! Bright spots: Hogan/Rock, Christian…and that’s about it. This is really a 1-match show. Click to listen to us discuss all of this and more!
2023-04-041h 37The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #62: WrestleMania 8 (WWF, 1992)Ryan and Jeff continue on the “Road to WrestleMania” as they cover the 8th edition of the “Showcase of the Immortals”! We get a double main event, with Hogan/Sid in the main event slot and Flair/Savage…in the middle of the card. We’ll share our thoughts on those and a possible 5-star classic!
2023-03-271h 52The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #61: WrestleMania 1 (WWF, 1985)As WWE gets ready to “go Hollywood” for this year’s WrestleMania, your purists go back in time to when it all began. On this episode, Ryan and Jeff are discussing the inaugural WrestleMania!
2023-03-162h 10The Wrestling PuristsAEW Revolution REVIEW (w/ Travis Lassiter)Right before they recorded Retro Review 60, Ryan, Jeff, and Travis Lassiter talk about AEW Revolution. Today, Dave Meltzer released his star ratings for the event. Were the guys right or wrong? Listen to find out!
2023-03-1043 minThe Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #60: Destination X (TNA, 2010)Ryan and Jeff welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to cover TNA Destination X 2010! Abyss-a-mania is about to run wild on YOU!
2023-03-091h 19The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #59: WCW Spring Stampede 1994Ryan and Jeff cover (what is said to be) one of the best PPV’s WCW has ever put on. We’re talking WCW Spring Stampede 1994, main evented by Flair/Steamboat!
2023-03-021h 29The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #58: WWE Elimination Chamber 2013Ryan and Jeff are on the road to “Twice in a Lifetime”! On this episode, they talk about Elimination Chamber 2013. This card has The Rock vs CM Punk, The Shield’s 2nd WWE match, and the men’s Elimination Chamber!
2023-02-241h 45The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #57: TNA Against All Odds 2010Ryan and Jeff welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to talk more 2010’s TNA! This time, it’s Against All Odds and the 8-Card Stud tournament. Spoiler alert: it’s nasty. Take a listen as we talk about everything wrong with this PPV!
2023-02-172h 05The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #56: WCW SuperBrawl II (1992)Ryan and Jeff jump back to 1992 to talk about WCW’s SuperBrawl II! It features a banger of an opener, a mid main event, and the debut of Jesse “The Body” Ventura!
2023-02-111h 18The Wrestling PuristsReactions to NXT’s Vengeance DayRight before they shot Retro Review #56, Ryan and Jeff went on a mini-shoot, reviewing NXT’s Vengeance Day and dumping on AEW.
2023-02-1128 minThe Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #55: WWE Greatest Royal Rumble (2018)In Part 1 of our 5-part Saudi Series, Ryan and Jeff start with the GRR, the Greatest Royal Rumble from 2018! Is it an actual “Royal Rumble”? Tune in to hear our thoughts on that and this show!
2023-02-021h 162023-02-0244 minThe Wrestling PuristsPure Talk #1: Oliver Gunner & Ben Shearin (The New Era)Ryan and Jeff welcome “England’s Greatest Export” Oliver Gunner (@OliverGunnerPro) and Benjamin Shearin (@BenShearinBrand) to the show! We discuss New Wave Pro’s Eminent 8 tournament, their inspirations for joining the wrestling business, and various other wrestling topics!
2023-01-311h 04The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #54: TNA Genesis 2010This week’s episode has Ryan and Jeff welcoming back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations, Wrestling Ruined, NXT Evolution) to cover TNA in 2010! The first PPV on the list - Genesis! When your fans open the show chanting “We want six sides”, you know you’re doing something wrong. Join us as we bury this horrible start to the Hogan-Bischoff era of TNA!
2023-01-251h 27The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #53: ROH Supercard of Honor VII (2013)Ryan and Jeff come together to pay tribute to the one and only Jay Briscoe, who tragically passed away on 1/17/23 at the age of 38. The guys share their favorite matches and memories involving Jay, as well as cover the show where he won his first ROH world title, Supercard of Honor VII.
2023-01-201h 41The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #52: nWo (WCW) Souled Out 1997It’s the one and only nWo branded PPV, Souled Out! Ryan and Jeff come together to talk about the 1997 edition, and try and put out the dumpster fire that is this show.
2023-01-131h 34The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #51: WWF Royal Rumble 1992Ryan and Jeff ring in the new year with one of the best Rumble matches of all-time with a rough rest of the card. It’s the Royal Rumble from 1992! We also briefly discuss Charlotte Flair’s return to the ring, her quick title win, and the Damar Hamlin incident from the NFL. #PrayForDamar
2023-01-061h 54The Wrestling Purists3-Word Game WWE & AEW Talent Predictions for 2023Ryan provides a quick 3-word prediction for all roster members from WWE and AEW for 2023! **this episode experienced some issues in post-production, so there is no theme music or ring bells**
2023-01-051h 19The Wrestling PuristsThe 1st Annual Christmas Special: No Holds Barred (film)Ryan and Jeff discuss the wrestling film masterpiece “No Holds Barred”, starring the one and only Hulk Hogan!
2022-12-311h 12The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #50: ECW (WWE) December to Dismember 2006Ryan and Jeff come together during this holiday season to talk about some of their favorite things, like movies and best gifts…wait, there should definitely be some talk about some wrestling too. Take a journey with the guys as you get to know a little bit about them through some ice breakers, then listen as they bury this pointless effort of a mid-2000’s non-One Night Stand ECW PPV. It’s December to Dismember 2006!
2022-12-231h 49The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #49: WCW Starrcade 2000This is it!…well, not completely, but this is the last WCW 2000’s PPV! Join Ryan, Jeff, and special guest Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations, NXT Evolution, Wrestling Ruined) as they cover the last WCW Starrcade in history!
2022-12-141h 57The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #48: WCW Starrcade 1991 (Battlebowl - The Lethal Lottery)Ryan and Jeff are back with another Battlebowl episode! This time, it’s courtesy of WCW Starrcade 1991.
2022-12-091h 17The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #47: WWE Survivor Series 2002BLACK FRIDAY EPISODE! Also, 1 year anniversary of the podcast! Coming a few days early for your holiday pleasure, Ryan and Jeff get together to discuss Survivor Series 2002, one of the best Survivor Series cards of all time, and there’s not even a Survivor Series match on the card!
2022-11-251h 26The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #46: WCW Mayhem 2000Ryan and Jeff welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations, Wrestling Ruined, NXT Evolution) to the pod. After sharing their thoughts on Full Gear, they discuss WCW Mayhem 2000, a show that had the lowest buy rate for a WCW PPV since 1993. Is it REALLY that bad? Push play and find out.
2022-11-221h 49The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #45: WWF Survivor Series 1997Yep, it’s that time. We had to cover it eventually! It’s a subpar PPV main evented by one of the most controversial (and historical) finishes in professional wrestling history. On this episode, Ryan and Jeff talk about WWF’s Survivor Series 1997! Are you Team HBK or Team Bret?
2022-11-151h 53The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #44: The Wrestling Classic (WWF)Join Ryan and Jeff as they take a look at WWF’s 2nd PPV in company history, The Wrestling Classic!
2022-11-091h 32The Wrestling PuristsCROWN JEWEL PREDICTIONS and BATTLE AUTUMN!Ryan predicts WWE’s Crown Jewel and runs down NJPW’s Battle Autumn!
2022-11-0232 minThe Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #43: WWF Summerslam 1989Per Jeff’s request (because Ryan couldn’t get past the 1st match of Evolution), the guys needed to “FEEL THE HEAT”, so they decided to watch Summerslam 1989!
2022-10-312h 08The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #42: WCW Halloween Havoc 1991It’s really spooky season now. Ryan and Jeff cover WCW’s Halloween Havoc from 1991. We have The Chamber of Horrors and The Halloween Phantom! Was it enough to pull the show out of the cellar? Of course not, but tune in to listen to the guys rip into it!
2022-10-241h 23The Wrestling PuristsNGW Nightmare on Armory Road REVIEW!Ryan and Jeff give a review of their first Next Generation Wrestling: Tennessee show of the year - Nightmare on Armory Road! Was it a trick, or was it a treat? Listen to find out!
2022-10-1740 minThe Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #41: All In (2018)Ryan and Jeff pull up to discuss one of the more influential shows of recent memory, it’s All In from 2018!
2022-10-151h 43The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #40: TNA Bound for Glory IV (2008)Ryan and Jeff come to you with another TNA classic! This time, it’s Bound for Glory IV from 2008!
2022-10-131h 49The Wrestling PuristsRetro Review #39: WCW Halloween Havoc 2000Spooky season, begin! Ryan, Jeff, and guest Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Ruined, NXT Evolution) discuss what is widely regarded as one of the worst WCW PPV’s of all-time. It’s Halloween Havoc 2000!
2022-10-032h 06The Wrestling PuristsThe Shoot, Episode 2: Still Not EliteRyan, Jeff, Eddy, and Travis get back together for the 2nd episode of “The Shoot”! On this episode, the guys (once again) openly shoot on AEW, Dave Meltzer, WWE, and “Double K” Kris Keith.
2022-09-122h 03The Wrestling PuristsLabor Day Wrestling REACTIONSRyan gives his thoughts and reactions to the 3 major wrestling events this weekend - Clash at the Castle, World’s Collide, and All Out. He also provides further explanation with the tribute show from this past Saturday.
2022-09-061h 12The Wrestling PuristsClash at the Castle, World’s Collide, All Out PREDICTIONS!Big Labor Day weekend of wrestling on the horizon! Ryan provides his thoughts and prediction for the weekend ahead.
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