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Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubRemembering Sabu by Watching Him Bleed: The Born to Be Wired Watch-AlongThe hardcore legend Sabu passed away on May 11, 2025; in his honor, we're watching what's probably his most famous match, the 1997 barbed wire showdown with Terry Funk at ECW's Born to Be Wired event. It's a grotesque bloody mess that also perfectly illustrates what made Sabu special and why teenage Walt and Steve thought he was one of the coolest wrestlers in the world.2025-06-0433 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubHBK, Bulldog, and a Ring Full of Jobbers: The 1995 Royal Rumble Watch-AlongIt's the 30th anniversary of one of the quickest, oddest Royal Rumbles in history, and we're watching along! It's the night Shawn Michaels became a main event star, and the first pay-per-view Walt ever watched. Join us as we rewatch the 1995 Rumble, when Bulldog and HBK went the distance and also Jacob and Eli Blu were there.2025-01-2949 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubMankind vs HBK in Philly: The Mind Games Watch-AlongIt's a match that Awesome Truth has discussed over and over: Shawn Michaels versus Mankind at In Your House: Mind Games, a show attended by none other than Steve Cimino. And we're finally watching along! Does this showdown live up to its reputation as one of the best '90s WWF matches? And what do we think of Michaels' post-WrestleMania 12 babyface title run? Join us as we discuss all this and more.2024-09-2541 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubCody's Torn Pec Makes History: The Road to WrestleMania 40 Watch-AlongOur next stop on the road to WrestleMania 40 is yet another look at the rise of Cody Rhodes, namely his showdown with Seth Rollins at Hell in a Cell 2022. You may know this as "the one with Cody's fully torn pectoral muscle," but it's also a match that Walt and Steve have never seen. Does it live up to the 5-star hype? Is it an integral part of Cody's still-forming WWE legacy? Join us and find out.2024-03-1339 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubAustin, Rock, HHH, and Undertaker in a Cell: The Holiday Watch-AlongHappy holidays! To celebrate the season, and the end of 2023, we're watching one of the Attitude Era's defining matches: the 6-man Hell in a Cell featuring Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Undertaker, Kurt Angle, HHH, and Rikishi. It's the infamous match with the "big" bump onto a flatbed truck, and it's indicative of a lot of the bloat and excess that made the era both famous and infamous. But is it any good? Join us and find out.2023-12-2039 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubAwesome Classic: The Miz, Shawn Michaels, and Becky Lynch Make a Marine MovieIt's rerun time on Awesome Truth! Steve had a baby and Walt is being worked to the bone, so let's revisit an old episode that made everyone smile: an in-depth discussion of The Marine 6: Close Quarters. Yes, just a few years ago, The Miz, Shawn Michaels, and Becky Lynch all starred in the final (we hope) chapter in a Marine saga that once featured mega star John Cena. Special guest Andrew Johnson joins us to break down the ups and downs of this WWE-centric action movie.2023-08-0245 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Hart Foundation vs Stone Cold & Friends: The Canadian Stampede Watch-AlongFor this month's watch-along, we're revisiting one of the best main events in In Your House history: The Hart Foundation versus Stone Cold Steve Austin and friends. That's right; it's Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Davey Boy Smith, Jim Neidhart, and Brian Pillman against Austin, Ken Shamrock, Goldust, and the Legion of Doom. It should've been a 10-man snoozer, but the hottest Calgary crowd in history turned Team Canada into babyfaces and sparked a memorable classic. Join us as we discuss one of the last matches before the Attitude Era overtook WWE.2023-07-1953 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE 24: WrestleMania 38 (and Mania 39 Thoughts)WWE 24 is the most consistent documentary series on the WWE Network/Peacock, and their WrestleMania 38 episode is no exception. Even 15 minutes on Rick Boogs can't slow down this intimate backstage look at Stone Cold Steve Austin, Becky Lynch, Kevin Owens, and the other stars of 2022's biggest show. Join us as we finish our Mania coverage by dissecting yet another WWE 24 offering, and who knows: Maybe we'll talk for 20 minutes about WrestleMania 39 (and Roman Reigns versus Cody Rhodes) along the way.2023-04-1240 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Top 10 Wrestling Themes: Our 150th Episode SpectacularWe've made it to 150 episodes! To celebrate, we're diving into the rich history of pro wrestling theme songs and ranking our 10 favorites. What will make the cut? Will the glass breaking for Stone Cold Steve Austin top Triple H's Motorhead classics, or will Shawn Michaels being the world's sexiest boy sneak into the No. 1 spot? From Jim Johnston to CFO$ and everything in between, join us as we toast to years of Awesome Truth by choosing wrestling's best entrance music.2023-03-291h 07Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Dawn of Tables, Ladders & Chairs: The WrestleMania Watch-AlongIt's WrestleMania month, which means it's time for another world-famous Awesome Truth watch-along. This time, we're revisiting WrestleMania XVI, also known as WrestleMania 2000. And, of course, the match we're discussing is one of the greatest tag-team showdowns of all time: the Hardys versus the Dudleys versus Edge and Christian. They call it a "triangle ladder match" but it's basically the first-ever TLC match, and it sets the tone for a million vicious spot-fests to come. So turn on Peacock, load up this Mania classic, and bask in 23 minutes of wrestling insanity with your best buds Steve and Walt.2023-03-1535 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe nWo Slams a Cage Door on Ric Flair's Head: The WarGames Watch-AlongWith Triple H finally achieving his dream of integrating WarGames into the WWE main roster, Awesome Truth is taking a trip back to the '90s and revisiting one of our favorite iterations of the double cage match! Join us as we watch along with Fall Brawl 1997, specifically the main event WarGames match pitting the nWo’s insufferable team of Kevin Nash, Syxx, Konnan, and Buff Bagwell against The Four Horsemen’s Ric Flair, Chris Benoit, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, and Curt Hennig. I sure hope Mr. Perfect can be trusted!2022-11-2338 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubMick Foley's Countdown to Lockdown: A Hardcore JournalMick Foley’s first autobiography, Have a Nice Day, was a trailblazer in the world we now know as wrestling literature. Foley’s fourth autobiography, Countdown to Lockdown, is not. In this book, Mick details the events leading up to his TNA Championship win at 2009’s Lockdown PPV against Sting. He also patches together stories from his life, including his final months at WWE working as a color commentator (read: Vince stories) and his fated meeting with pop singer Tori Amos. But is his fourth attempt at this any good? Are his insights into 2009 TNA worth reading? And just who is...2022-04-2745 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubCorey & CarmellaFollowing in the rich tradition of Total Divas, Total Bellas and Miz & Mrs, the WWE has given Corey Graves and Carmella their own reality show. But is this short YouTube series a free-wheeling experiment or the dumping ground for a failed pilot? Beyond that, are the daily lives of Corey and Carmella worth a minute of your time, let alone five episodes? Join us as we try to answer all of these questions without sighing loudly.2022-04-1341 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWrestleMania, Then and NowWe are mere days away from WrestleMania 38, a two-night spectacle that will draw hundreds of thousands of people to Texas for the biggest WWE event of the year. But how did Mania get to be so massive? Is it luck, timing, or Vince McMahon mythmaking? Join us as we put on our amateur wrestling historian hats and revisit old WrestleMania cards while previewing this year's extravaganza.2022-03-3033 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubRemembering Scott HallScott Hall, also known to many wrestling fans as Razor Ramon, died on March 14, 2022. We've dedicated this episode of Awesome Truth to his memory, revisiting his contributions to the growth of WWF and WCW, the birth of the nWo, and the evolution of professional wrestling in the 1990s.2022-03-1635 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE Ruthless Aggression Season 2Just when you thought WWE was finally finished glorifying its Ruthless Aggression Era, now there’s a season 2! We previously covered all things Ruthless Aggression when the first season of the docuseries debuted more than 2 years ago, and with big topics like John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and Evolution already addressed, us viewers are left with scraps. Are "Hollywood Rock," the return of Shawn Michaels, and the creation of the Elimination Chamber enough to justify additional episodes? How much more meat is left on the proverbial Ruthless Aggression bone?2022-03-0237 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubButts in Seats: The Tony Schiavone StoryTony Schiavone's comic book has arrived! Butts in Seats is the story of the voice of WCW and AEW as he travels from pro wrestling fame to obscurity and back again. Does Tony's story work in the graphic novel format? Can he recapture the magic after telling many of these same tales on What Happened When with Conrad Thompson? Join us as we crack open the life and times of Tony Schiavone.2022-02-1641 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Good, the Bad, and the EliteFor years, the feud between "Hangman" Adam Page and Kenny Omega (featuring The Young Bucks) has captivated wrestling fans and helped AEW become a legit first-tier wrestling company. To commemorate the feud's finale at Full Gear 2021, a YouTube channel called Outside Interference documented every major twist and turn in a series called "The Good, the Bad, and the Elite." And surprisingly, it's pretty good! Did this series reignite our faith in YouTube wrestling content? And now that Page/Omega is complete, how did their rivalry shape All Elite Wrestling?2022-02-0237 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubAn AEW Tryout Story (w/ Leroy Patterson)What's it like to try out for AEW? Indie wrestler Leroy Patterson knows all about it; the Freakshow Wrestling alum had a match on AEW Dark in December 2021 and recently came by the Awesome Truth studios to chat about this unique opportunity. What was it like to take on the Dark Order? How does it feel to pop Tony Khan during your debut? Join us for some unparalleled insights into the All Elite Wrestling backstage experience.2022-01-1932 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE Untold: Angle vs. HBKWe're kicking off 2022 by revisiting one of the greatest matches in WrestleMania history: Kurt Angle versus Shawn Michaels. The terrific WWE Untold series covered this beloved showdown a few years ago, so we watched both the doc and the match to see if it's worthy of such legendary status. Spoiler: it really is. Join us as we break down the backstory behind this classic Mania battle.2022-01-0548 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Big Show Show Christmas SpecialWell, it's the holidays! And to celebrate, we are revisiting the final episode of Paul Wight's The Big Show Show on Netflix, entitled "The Big Christmas." Did Big Show's sitcom end up on the naughty or the nice list? Is Show a true TV leading man? We've invited friend of the show (and Big Show expert) Matt Reis back on to determine if this Christmas special belongs in the pantheon of holiday classics.2021-12-2248 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubJon Moxley's MOXThe most anticipated wrestling book of 2021 is here! Our apologies to Drew McIntyre and the Young Bucks, but the tale of Jon Moxley is the one fans have been waiting to hear. From the Cincinnati indies to wrestling as Dean Ambrose in the Shield and finally finding peace in his career at AEW, this autobiography provides a truly unique look into what makes the deathmatch-loving wildman tick. And of course, there are enough Vince McMahon and Triple H anecdotes to satisfy even the hungriest dirtsheet fans. Join us as we talk all things MOX.2021-12-0845 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubHeels Season 1A few months ago, Awesome Truth asked the eternal question, "Should you watch Heels on Starz?" Well, we did, and now we're back to talk all about season 1. What did we ultimately think about Stephen Amell as Jack Spade, Alexander Ludwig as Ace Spade, and the Duffy Wrestling League? Did we enjoy Chris Bauer's turn as the Ric Flair/Randy Savage mashup Wild Bill Hancock? And how does the final episode's "shocking" twist involving Crystal set things up for season 2 and beyond?2021-11-2446 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubRise of the Deadman, Undertaker's Graphic NovelIf there's ever been a WWE wrestler who deserves a graphic novel, it's the Undertaker. His complicated, undead backstory feels tailor-made for the comic book treatment. Unfortunately, Undertaker: Rise of the Deadman does not quite capture what made Mark Calaway so special. Why exactly does the Undertaker graphic novel stink so badly? Join us and find out!2021-11-1043 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubNetflix's Escape the UndertakerIt's our first watch-along! Join us as we hit play on Netflix and traverse through the Dead Man's mansion in an effort to Escape the Undertaker. Will Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods survive their attempt to swipe Taker's urn? Is this new WWE interactive adventure worth your 30 minutes? Get ready for Halloween the Awesome Truth way: by following us through this "New Day versus Mark Calaway" showdown.2021-10-2741 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE Superstar Drew Gulak Tells His StoryAnother WWE superstar has visited the Awesome Truth studios! We sat down with former Cruiserweight Champion and 24/7 Champion Drew Gulak to discuss his Philly roots, how he found his way into professional wrestling, and the wrestling literature that inspired him along the way.2021-10-1331 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Plane Ride from HellIt's the story Dark Side of the Ring was destined to tell: the Plane Ride from Hell. From Jim Ross to Rob Van Dam and (gulp) Tommy Dreamer, the Vice series has gathered a cavalcade of 2000s wrestling executives and talent to discuss this infamous flight. Did they do the story justice? What do we think about the post-ep uproar that engulfed Dreamer and Ric Flair? Join us as we dissect the retelling of one of WWE's most salacious tales.2021-09-2946 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubIs Starz's Heels Worth Watching?For the first time ever, you are listening to a live, in-person recording of Awesome Truth! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we decided to answer the question on everyone's lips: "Should I watch Heels on Starz?" The Stephen Amell show recently premiered on the premium network; is it worth hunting down a subscription? Does this Friday Night Lights-style wrestling drama have anything new to say?2021-09-1533 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional WrestlingBefore The Ringer and The Masked Man Show, before becoming a WWE talking head, David Shoemaker was writing "Dead Wrestler of the Week" for Deadspin and telling tales of the many pro wrestlers who'd lost their lives. This week on Awesome Truth, we're revisiting those days and discussing The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling, the 2013 classic that covers pro wrestling's finest dead men (Undertaker not included).2021-09-0139 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubSteve Austin's Broken Skull Sessions"Stone Cold" Steve Austin's podcast-turned-TV show is streaming on Peacock and features top guests like AEW's Chris Jericho, Kevin Nash, and the Undertaker, but is it any good? Austin was one of the pioneers of wrestling podcasting, but is his interview style better suited to an audio format? Join us as we dissect Steve Austin's Broken Skull Sessions and ponder the future of wrestling nostalgia.2021-08-1843 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE's Most Wanted TreasuresA&E, long the home of hit show Storage Wars, has dipped their toe into the world of wrestling memorabilia with the weirdly titled WWE's Most Wanted Treasures. But instead of collectors going wild over Undertaker's urn and Ric Flair's robe, it's Triple H and Stephanie McMahon trying to collect lost items for the WWE archives. Is this type of wrestling-themed reality TV too little too late, or is it a hidden treasure of its own?2021-08-0438 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Dark Side of Brian PillmanBrian Pillman's story is so influential and consequential that it took Dark Side of the Ring two episodes to tell it fully. Well, we're topping them and making it three! Years after we read Crazy Like a Fox and talked to author Liam O'Rourke, we're discussing the recently aired two-part Pillman saga and reflecting on how magnetic it still is to watch the Loose Cannon perform.2021-07-2143 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubDocumenting the Ultimate WarriorHe was arguably the second-biggest star of the 1980s, and then it all came apart in spectacular fashion. The rise and fall of the Ultimate Warrior is a wrestling story for the ages, which is why it's not surprising that Vice's Dark Side of the Ring and A&E's Biography both recently covered it in detail. But is either documentary any good? Do we still need to be telling the Warrior's tale in 2021, or have wrestling fans digested it in full already? Join us as we dissect the life and times of the late Jim Hellwig.2021-07-0744 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubDrew McIntyre's A Chosen Destiny: My StoryIn roughly a dozen years, Drew McIntyre has gone from Scottish upstart to "The Chosen One" to 3MB to the indies to the WWE Championship. He's had a wild ride for a wrestler in his 30s, one very worthy of an autobiography despite being a superstar still in his prime. Join us as we discuss A Chosen Destiny: My Story, Drew's inspiring redemption tale that unflinchingly dissects the highs and lows of a modern pro wrestling career.2021-06-2354 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE 24: The MizWWE 24 is back with another installment, and it’s AWESOME. Awesome Truth finally talks about one-half of its namesake as we dive deep on all things Mike “The Miz” Mizanin. We discuss his origins in reality TV, his struggles to break into wrestling (specifically, the WWE locker room), and his most memorable moments since becoming a main roster mainstay. We’re looking to talk smack and ask the tough questions, like “Is Miz a top-10 wrestler of the last decade?” “What are his greatest career successes?” and “Why does his dad look so goofy?”2021-06-0943 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE Untold: Two Dudes with AttitudesIf you were a teenage wrestling fan in the early '90s, you had to love Shawn Michaels and Diesel. Both men went onto bigger and better things, including D-Generation X and the nWo, but for a brief second there, nothing was cooler than HBK and Big Daddy Cool. So when your hosts -- who grew up with the New Generation -- heard about WWE Untold: Two Dudes with Attitudes, we cleared Awesome Truth's schedule accordingly. Join us as we discuss that fleeting but everlasting moment when the Heartbreak Kid and Kevin Nash held every belt in...2021-05-2654 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubAustin 3:16: 316 Facts and Stories about Stone Cold Steve AustinAwesome Truth is back to the written word, but we’re having a hard time labeling this episode’s entry as a book. On March 16, 2021, ECW Press published a unique piece of wrestling literature, all about Stone Cold Steve Austin’s life and career. Michael McAvennie’s Austin 3:16: 316 Facts and Stories about Stone Cold Steve Austin is exactly what it sounds like. But can it keep our interest for hundreds of pages? Are there actually 300-plus stone cold facts about Steve Austin? Join us as we use this “book” to talk about the career of one of our favorite wrestlers ev...2021-05-1234 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Definitive Top 5 Wrestling Books4 years. 100 episodes. 5 top wrestling books. Awesome Truth reaches a major podcasting milestone: 100 episodes! After years of reading books and recording pods, join us as we look back at them all and craft our definitive list of the top 5. We also give our hot takes on some of our least favorite entries into the book club. Want to know more about the books we picked? Go back into the Awesome Truth archives of 100+ episodes to get a full breakdown of each one!2021-04-2858 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubCreating the Tony Schiavone Comic Book (w/ Tony Schiavone and Dirk Manning)You may know him from WCW, AEW, the What Happened When podcast, or that time he wore a denim vest, but soon you'll know him from Butts in Seats: The Tony Schiavone Story, an upcoming graphic novel that's breaking records on Kickstarter. The man himself, Tony Schiavone, joins us with his co-author Dirk Manning to discuss where the graphic novel idea came from, their love of comic books, and how Tony went from "out of the business" to "beloved legend and voice of All Elite Wrestling."2021-04-1439 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubYoung Rock, Dwayne Johnson's NBC SitcomYes, you read that right: in the year 2021, NBC is airing a sitcom about the childhood of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. And it's not just all about Rock; we get a little Andre the Giant, The Iron Sheik, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage to boot. But why is our favorite pro wrestler-turned-movie star dipping his toe into the dying medium of network TV? And is the show any good? To talk all things Rock, we've welcomed back our friend Holc to dissect this recap of how Dwayne went from boy to man.2021-04-0740 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE 24: Big EWe're back to the WWE Network for probably the last time (hello, Peacock) but luckily it's for a rare good cause. It's our second Big E episode in so many weeks, and this time we're talking about his installment of WWE 24. How did Ettore Ewen go from a self-professed introvert to the voice of the New Day and perhaps the most iconic Black WWE superstar? Join us we examine Big E's past, present, and future.2021-03-2437 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubOur Heroes Rock! (w/ Ettore "Big E" Ewen, Jonathan Davenport, and Andreas Hale)You may know Ettore Ewen as WWE's Big E, but if everything goes right, you'll also know him as the brains behind an animation empire. In tandem with his friends Jonathan Davenport and Andreas Hale, they've got a Kickstarter going called Our Heroes Rock, a potential 3D animated series that explores the heroes of Black history. The trio joins us today on Awesome Truth to discuss the project and Ettore's burgeoning legacy as one of the most prominent Black superstars in pro wrestling.2021-03-1736 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubAdam Copeland on EdgeAlright hosers, it's time for another episode of the Awesome Truth Book Club That Totally Reeks of Awesomeness! For the benefit of those who enjoy reading, we're covering all things Edge pre-2005, as written in his autobiography, Adam Copeland on Edge. Adam chronicles his humble upbringing, his death-defying road trips while wrestling in Canada’s independent wrestling scene, and his big break in WWF, including the historic TLC matches. So hold on tight as your hosts put the rocketstrapper to this totally bodacious book!2021-03-1042 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE Icons: YokozunaFor anyone who grew up on '90s wrestling, Yokozuna was larger than life. He was the man who sat on Hulk Hogan, the foe of Bret Hart and the Undertaker, the behemoth who Lex Luger somehow slammed on the USS Intrepid. And now, on the first episode of WWE Icons, we finally get to hear his story. What made Yoko burn too bright too fast and become — literally — too big for wrestling? And is this new WWE Network doc series worth a watch?2021-02-2441 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWrestling with Pixels: The World Tour of Wrestling GamesTake a trip on the greatest wrestling nostalgia tour we’ve ever had on Awesome Truth! With Hardcore Gaming 101 Presents: Wrestling with Pixels as our guide, we discuss the features and nuances behind the most iconic wrestling video games of all time. From WrestleMania: The Arcade Game to Fire Pro Wrestling World, we discuss games from every era and console and decide once and for all which ones deserve to be called the best wrestling games ever made.2021-02-1052 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWe Promised You a Great Main Event: An Unauthorized WWE HistoryDo we need another detailed history of WWE? That's the question we couldn't stop asking while reading Bill Hanstock's otherwise entertaining We Promised You a Great Main Event, and it's what we're talking about today on Awesome Truth. Who is this book for? Is there really a chunk of the fan base that wants to read about wrestling's recent past yet doesn't already know it like the back of their hand?2021-01-2738 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubOmega Man: A Wrestling Love Story2021 is already shaping up to be Kenny Omega’s greatest year in professional wrestling. So what better way to ring in the new year than to watch the Kenny Omega documentary? From Kenny’s humble beginnings in wrestling to his decision to turn down a WWE contract and his incredible rise in Japan, Awesome Truth is here to dissect his journey thus far, from Kota Ibushi and the Golden Lovers to his top-dog status in AEW.2021-01-1341 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE Untold: Goldberg's StreakFor a year and change, Bill Goldberg was the biggest name in wrestling. His unbeaten streak and championship win over Hulk Hogan captivated fans and gave WCW an aura of invincibility that felt endless...until it ended. In this episode of WWE Network's Untold series, Goldberg and frenemies like Kevin Nash and DDP dissect the phenomenon that was the streak, and we dissect the ins and outs of the angle that fueled and then signaled the end of WCW.2020-12-3041 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubYoung Bucks: Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big LeaguesYou've heard our interview with Matt and Nick Jackson; now it's time to go in-depth on their smash-hit book, Young Bucks: Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues. Would the Bucks have made it big in WWE? What do we think of their performance thus far in AEW? And are they the most important indie act of the last few decades? We break down all things Bucks as we review perhaps the year's best wrestling book.2020-12-1643 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubMatt and Nick Jackson on Being Tag Champs and Elite AuthorsIt's a Superkick Party on Awesome Truth; the Young Bucks are here! Tag team champions of the world Matt and Nick Jackson join us to discuss their new book Killing the Business from Backyards to the Big Leagues and explain how they went from indie darlings to AEW executive vice presidents to best-selling authors — and how they documented that remarkable journey.2020-12-0923 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubEvan Husney, Co-Creator of Dark Side of the RingVice's Dark Side of the Ring has become a surprise sensation, the network's highest-rated show and a much-needed alternative to WWE's stranglehold on the history of pro wrestling. To share how this engrossing docuseries came to be, we welcome Evan Husney, the show's co-creator and executive producer, as he discusses his favorite episode(s) and what it was like to tell the stories of wrestlers like Owen Hart and Chris Benoit.2020-11-2544 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubMeeting the UndertakerWelcome to 30 Days of the Deadman, whatever that means. Though The Last Ride came out mere months ago, it's been 30 years since The Undertaker's debut at Survivor Series 1990, which means the WWE Network is once again awash in Mark Calaway content. Fortunately, this one is a good one: wrestlers remembering the first time they met The Phenom. Join us as we analyze what The Rock, Batista, Edge, and (sigh) Baron Corbin had to say about their initial Taker interactions.2020-11-1134 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubChris Jericho's Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy StepsIt's a little weird to say, but this Chris Jericho autobiography from 2011 might be the best Vince McMahon book ever written. The shockingly honest Y2J dissects his Raw is Jericho debut, his uncomfortable first few years in WWE, and most importantly, his day-to-day interactions with the oft-manipulative Mr. McMahon. Plus, there are Fozzy and Hollywood stories! Nine years later, it holds up as one of the most insightful and intriguing wrestling books ever written.2020-10-2854 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubYou Cannot Kill David ArquetteMany wrestling fans think David Arquette winning the WCW championship killed the business, and the man himself doesn't agree. That's why the Hollywood actor decided to return to pro wrestling the right way, a journey documented in the 2020 documentary You Cannot Kill David Arquette. But is this really a doc? And who wants or needs a stylized, overproduced chronicling of the David Arquette story?2020-10-1439 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubShamrock: The World's Most Dangerous Man (w/ Jonathan Snowden)Ken Shamrock is a UFC Hall of Famer and a star from the early days of WWE's Attitude Era; he's also one of the few wrestlers to fall out with Vince McMahon so thoroughly that he's never, ever returned to the company. We sit down with Jonathan Snowden, acclaimed author of a new Shamrock biography, to discuss Ken's thoughts on pro wrestling and to dissect what makes the World's Most Dangerous Man tick.2020-09-3041 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubToo Sweet: Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution (w/ Keith Elliot Greenberg)The rise of AEW and the rebirth of indie wrestling have changed the game for WWE and beyond, and the first great chronicle of this new world order has emerged: Too Sweet: Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution by Keith Elliot Greenberg. We welcome Keith back to the show yet again to discuss the Young Bucks, Kevin Steen, Pro Wrestling Tees, PWG, and everything else over the last two decades that's given indie wrestling new life.2020-09-1647 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubBen Giroux of The Big Show ShowWe've booked our first star of the small screen! Ben Giroux, also known as Coach Fener on Netflix's The Big Show Show, joins us to discuss acting alongside The Big Show himself, Paul Wight. Sadly, their show was canceled right after we recorded this interview, but that doesn't mean we can't all enjoy his stories of going toe to toe with Show on set for four glorious episodes.2020-09-0923 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubNetflix's The Big Show ShowJust because Netflix canceled The Big Show Show moments before we recorded this episode doesn't mean we abandoned our plans to talk Paul Wight's sitcom debut! It's not every day that a WWE superstar gets a starring role on TV, and surprisingly enough, Big Show proves up to the task. To talk about Show's fake family, I needed my family; my brother Chris and friend of the show Matt both stop by to break down Big Show's performing chops, Roman Reigns' handshake, and pro wrestler acting prowess on the big and little screens.2020-09-0246 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubTed DiBiase's The Price of FameAs the "Million Dollar Man" and beyond, Ted DiBiase is one of pro wrestling's all-time greats. But like almost every star from the 1980s, DiBiase had his demons. His son, former WWE superstar Ted DiBiase Jr., decided to dissect those demons in the 2017 film The Price of Fame. It's a decent little conceit for a wrestling documentary, but does it hold up for 95 minutes? And does it even attempt to unpack the complications that come from being a second- or third-generation wrestler, operating almost entirely in your father's shadow? Join us and find out.2020-08-1944 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubBeyond the Mat, the Legendary Wrestling DocOnce upon a time, Vince McMahon gave a director named Barry Blaustein full access to the WWF locker room. Paul Heyman, Terry Funk and Jake Roberts all signed up as well. Almost 21 years later, it's amazing that Beyond the Mat even exists, but it does. Why did all these wrestling luminaries provide the cowriter of Coming to America with so much access? Did this documentary convince Vince to close ranks and start producing all those WWE-branded docs? Join us as we revisit this remarkable pro wrestling time capsule.2020-08-0537 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Resurrection of Jake the SnakeNo pro wrestler has battled his "demons" quite like Jake "The Snake" Roberts. His recovery from years of drug and alcohol abuse was documented in 2015's The Resurrection of Jake the Snake, in which Diamond Dallas Page famously adopts Jake and Scott Hall while nursing them back to health. To break down this instant-classic wrestling doc, we've invited our friend Dr. Chris on to discuss the power of friendship and also the insidiousness of using a redemption story to promote DDP's yoga brand.2020-07-2248 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubUndertaker: The Last RideFor years, Mark Calaway fully lived the Undertaker gimmick. Now, he's finally speaking out as himself, a decision highlighted in great detail throughout WWE Network's Undertaker: The Last Ride. Though it's become one of the network's highest profile documentaries, how entertaining is it to watch Calaway lament all his recent injuries and subpar WrestleMania performances? Do we actually learn anything about the man behind the Deadman? Is it a fitting send-off (temporary or otherwise) for the Undertaker character? We answer all the big questions about this five-part limited series.2020-07-0855 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Final Days of Owen HartThe second season of Vice's Dark Side of the Ring ends with a gut punch: the story of Owen Hart. Instead of telling the sanitized WWE version, we get an intimate look at Owen the father and husband as much as Owen the wrestler. To help us dissect what the highest flying Hart meant to us, we've brought on a special guest: a childhood friend who had us over for Over the Edge 1999, the night Owen lost his life.2020-06-2442 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubRing of Hell: The Story of Chris Benoit and the Fall of the Pro Wrestling IndustryWe present to you the holy grail of wresting literature: Matthew Randazzo's Ring of Hell. More than just the story of Chris Benoit, it's the story of modern pro wrestling: WCW, WWE, ECW, New Japan, Stampede, Bret and Owen Hart, Kevin Nash, Vince McMahon, Eddie Guerrero. All of these promotions and people shaped Benoit in some capacity, as concussions destroyed his brain and steroids kept him functional enough to destroy the rest of his body and soul. Randazzo somehow captures all of this and more in 330 pages; join us as we discuss how he accomplished this herculean task.2020-06-1051 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubBenoitWe've finally made it to the Chris Benoit story. It's the most fascinating and horrifying tale in pro wrestling history, one so shocking and tragic that Vice's Dark Side of the Ring gave it a two-part episode. They brought out the big guns here: Chris Jericho, Dean Malenko, Chavo and Vickie Guerrero, even Benoit's son David. Does the episode redeem Dark Side's shaky reputation in our eyes? Do they capture the twists and turns that make Benoit's atrocious saga so unique? Join us and find out.2020-05-2746 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubNew Jack: Memoir of a Pro Wrestling ExtremistIf you ever doubted that New Jack was one of the wildest men to step into the squared circle, his new autobiography and recent episode of Dark Side of the Ring should clear those doubts right up. He does not give a f*ck, and his insane stories stand out in a wrestling business full of wild tales. Join us as we discuss the life and legacy of this ECW legend who literally tried to kill several people in the ring.2020-05-1350 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubA Future WWE: The FCW StoryAnother good WWE Network documentary? It's true. This one uses a ton of archival footage to revisit Florida Championship Wrestling, the developmental promotion that brought us Seth Rollins, Big E, Drew McIntyre, and the dearly departed Heath Slater. Join us as we break down WWE's look back at the weird little semi-indie that ended up spawning NXT.2020-04-2935 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubEdge: The Second MountainEdge's return at the 2020 Royal Rumble was one of the greatest moments in wrestling history, and now the WWE 24 series is showing us how it all went down. From 2011 through the present day, this documentary is a detailed look at how Adam Copeland accepted his post-wrestling life and then received an unexpected second chance in the ring. Join us we discuss WWE's wonderful use of backstage footage, Edge's legacy in wrestling and, of course, "Metalingus" by Alter Bridge.2020-04-1545 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE Ruthless Aggression Season 1The Ruthless Aggression era produced some of WWE's brightest modern stars: Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Batista, and Randy Orton. So it shouldn't be any surprise that the WWE Network docuseries on pro wrestling post-Attitude Era shines the most when it revisits those four during their rise to glory. Join us we break down the first five episodes of WWE Ruthless Aggression, one of the best series the Network has produced.2020-04-011h 01Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubLex Luger's Wrestling with the DevilFor almost two decades, Lex Luger was one of the biggest legends and stars in professional wrestling. But like many, his demons caught up with him and his post-wrestling years were a pill-fueled nightmare. Is his autobiography — featuring a few great stories about Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair — required reading? Or does the born-again Christian pull too many punches when describing the mistakes that almost ruined his life?2020-03-1842 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE Day Of: Royal Rumble 2020The 2020 Royal Rumble was one of the best in years, as Edge returned and WWE finally pulled the trigger on new babyface star Drew McIntyre. And the Network documentary on the show is just as good; it's chock full of all the backstage footage that we beg WWE to put out for every big event. Join as we discuss the Rated R Superstar's beloved reappearance, along with the Drew Mac push, MVP's return, and the sadly disappointing women's Rumble.2020-03-0447 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe SheikKhosrow Vaziri, better known as The Iron Sheik, is one of the greatest heels in wrestling history. Everyone remembers his loss to Hulk Hogan that kickstarted Hulkamania, and lots of people follow his current wild persona on social media. But what about the in-between parts? His headline-making arrest with Hacksaw Jim Duggan? His amateur wrestling roots? His crack use? Join us as we dissect this documentary on one of pro wrestling's wildest characters.2020-02-1944 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubShinsuke Nakamura's King of Strong Style: 1980-2014Before he came to WWE, Shinsuke Nakamura was a sensation in New Japan Pro Wrestling, first winning the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at the age of 23. In this semi-autobiography, Nakamura explains how he became a Japanese star, including confrontations with Antonio Inoki, feuds with Hiroshi Tanahashi, and even a match with Brock Lesnar. But does the one-man oral history format hold up for 300 pages? And is Shinsuke interesting enough to deserve a full mid-career book?2020-02-0541 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE 365: Seth RollinsThe Architect. The Kingslayer. The Beastslayer. Seth Rollins is one of WWE's biggest stars, and he has an array of inorganic nicknames to prove it. But is Rollins a budding legend in the making, or just a thin-skinned grappler who has above-average matches? From two big showdowns against Brock Lesnar to his new relationship with Becky Lynch, the latest installment in the WWE 365 series covers a busy year in Seth's life. Did it make us like him more, or does it only reinforce why he's such a good pissy heel?2020-01-2244 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubLife Is Short and So Am I: My Life Inside, Outside, and Under the Wrestling RingCall it the luck of the Irish: Hornswoggle may have written the best wrestling autobiography in years. In his recap of a decade with WWE, Dylan Postl shares his honest opinions on Vince McMahon, CM Punk, Triple H, John Cena, Kofi Kingston, and countless other wrestlers who became his friends and (occasionally) his enemies. We break down what made Hornswoggle such a unique character, and why that uniqueness made his book such a treat to read.2020-01-0842 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubNetflix's The Toys That Made Us: Professional WrestlingMerry Christmas! To celebrate the holiday, we're heading to Netflix and streaming the pro wrestling episode of The Toys That Made Us, a documentary series that focuses on hit popular toys from the '80s and '90s. From Galoob to Hasbro to Jakks, from the big rubber action figures to WWF Wrestling Buddies, we travel back to the days when Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, and a blue plastic ring were all wrapped and waiting under your Christmas tree.2019-12-2538 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They DieBryan Alvarez is beloved by smarks everywhere for his book The Death of WCW and his work with Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Live. Unfortunately, his new book, 100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die, likely won't inspire the same enthusiasm. We break down why, despite terrific chapters on Chris Benoit and WrestleMania III, the format and template don't suit Alvarez's knowledge or style.2019-12-1155 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE Untold: That's Gotta Be Kane!Don't be fooled; this isn't just a Kane documentary. Instead, it covers all the buildup to Badd Blood 1997, including the beginning of the legendary feud between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker and the first-ever Hell in a Cell match. But it's also a reminder that Kane might've had the best debut in wrestling history, and that the WWE Network might actually be finding their way with these short docs. Join us as we somehow find more nice words to say about another Network offering.2019-11-2746 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubTommaso Ciampa: blackHEARTWhen Tommaso Ciampa vacated the NXT Championship in March of 2019, wrestling fans everywhere were devastated. Fortunately, the WWE Network cameras were also rolling, which led to the terrific documentary Tommaso Ciampa: blackHEART. It's proof that, despite the horrible WWE Chronicle series, the Network can indeed produce docs that are both emotional and relevant. Join us as we dissect the rise of Ciampa, the glory of NXT, and the joy of a simple, well-told story.2019-11-1351 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE's Greatest Rivalries, Now in Coffee Table Book FormSteve Austin versus Vince McMahon. Hulk Hogan versus Andre the Giant. Bret Hart versus Shawn Michaels. Dolph Ziggler versus The Miz? Not all rivalries are created equal, although WWE Greatest Rivalries would love to convince you otherwise. We dive into this coffee table book of the best feuds in WWE history and rank our favorite showdowns of the last four decades.2019-10-3051 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE vs AEW, Two Weeks InAfter two weeks of AEW Dynamite, NXT on USA, and Friday Night SmackDown, where does the WWE vs AEW war stand? Did WWE's new flagship show change with the move to Fox, or is it more of the same from Vince McMahon and company? And will 5-star Young Bucks matches and unique Chris Jericho promos make a dent in WWE's dominance? Join us as we leave the written word behind and attempt to dissect wrestling history as it happens.2019-10-161h 05Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Jim Cornette Graphic NovelJim Cornette and graphic novels don't seem like they go together, which made reading Jim Cornette Presents: Behind the Curtain – Real Pro Wrestling Stories an intriguing endeavor. Why did Cornette decide to tell a series of loosely related wrestling stories in a comic book format, ranging from Ric Flair's plane crash to the Montreal Screwjob? And who made him the arbiter of all things kayfabe? Join us as we crack open this comic and break down Cornette's life and legacy in wrestling.2019-10-0241 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubKofi Kingston: The Year of ReturnKofi Kingston's remarkable win at WrestleMania 35 was the feel-good moment of the wrestling decade; to commemorate the occasion, the WWE Network has produced what might be their finest documentary. It's the latest installment in the WWE 24 series, and it follows the WWE Champion as he visits his home country of Ghana after vanquishing Daniel Bryan. Find out why everyone loves the New Day legend, and what his long path to WWE stardom was really like.2019-09-1840 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubSabu: Scars, Silence, & SuperglueECW legend Sabu has penned his autobiography, and it's as extreme as you'd expect. From a childhood story about getting shot in the face to all his in-ring and extracurricular antics as arguably the biggest star of Paul Heyman's Extreme Championship Wrestling, Sabu's tales are as crazy as they get. Join us as we dissect the dirty life and times of the homicidal, suicidal, genocidal wildman.2019-09-0445 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubGLOW Season 3What happens when a show about female pro wrestlers removes the wrestling? Unfortunately, this eternal question is answered on the latest season of GLOW. It's still a wonderful show, but less Zoya the Destroya, Liberty Belle, Machu Picchu and Welfare Queen means less enthusiasm from your best buds at Awesome Truth. Join us for our thoughts on the Gorgeous Ladies shifting to Las Vegas and where the Netflix hit can go from here.2019-08-2146 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubHobbs & ShawThe Rock and Roman Reigns, together again for the first time since being booed mercilessly at the 2015 Royal Rumble: what could go wrong? Unfortunately, a whole lot; it turns out 135 minutes of Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham trading lame insults is not what the doctor ordered, and Reigns is nothing more than a glorified extra. Awesome Truth welcomes a special guest and Fast & Furious aficionado to break down exactly where Hobbs & Shaw went wrong.2019-08-0736 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubTag Team, the Roddy Piper and Jesse Ventura Cop ShowIn 1991, Roddy Piper and Jesse Ventura could've been the biggest television stars in the world. Their pilot Tag Team had the kind of perfectly lame premise — pro wrestlers become cops — that might've cruised to the top of the ratings. Alas, ABC didn't pick up the show. But now, 28 years later, we're revisiting their first and only episode and dissecting whether Piper and Ventura really had a shot at fame.2019-07-2452 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWriting the Book on Indie Wrestling (w/ Keith Elliot Greenberg)No one has written a definitive book on indie wrestling, until now. We welcome back returning champion Keith Elliot Greenberg – who is currently in the middle of penning a deep tome on PWG, wXw, EVOLVE, and numerous other indie promotions – to discuss how his conversations with the Young Bucks, Hangman Page, Marty Scurll and other modern indie legends have contributed to this upcoming, much anticipated book.2019-07-1039 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubOur Best Interviews, From Ric Flair to New JapanConrad Thompson, Keith Elliot Greenberg, Liam O'Rourke, Chris Charlton: these are just a few of the terrific guests we've been blessed to have on Awesome Truth. To celebrate our 50th episode, we're revisiting our interviews with the best of them. Join us for classic insights into Ric Flair, Brian Pillman, and New Japan Pro Wrestling, and find out how we booked all these new friends to come on our show. It's a very special anniversary show, and the truth will set you free.2019-06-261h 08Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubVice's Dark Side of the RingA documentary series on the seedy underbelly of pro wrestling, produced by famed truth-tellers Vice Media? This is what we've been clamoring for...except not at all. How could telling the stories of Bruiser Brody, the Von Erich family, the Fabulous Moolah, and 'Macho Man' Randy Savage go so wrong? We break down all six episodes of the Vice series Dark Side of the Ring and try to figure out why this exciting idea ultimately flopped.2019-06-1242 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubHoly Grail: The Search for WWE’s Most Infamous Lost MatchFor years, a dark match between Bret Hart and Tom Magee was lost in the WWE archives. Now it has been found, just in time for the WWE Network to slap together a documentary and scoop Conrad Thompson's Starrcast event. Fortunately, the doc happens to be great. Join us as we offer a rare bit of praise for a WWE Network offering and ponder why Magee was considered a potential heir to the Hulk Hogan throne.2019-05-2941 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubECW One Night Stand 2005ECW's true swan song is one of the best moments in modern wrestling history; inspired by John Lister's Turning the Tables: The Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling, we're about to revisit it. Join us for Awesome Truth's first event recap, where we dissect what made ECW special, praise Eric Bischoff and JBL for being the evening's perfect heels, and reward WWE for finally getting out of the way and letting a rival promotion have its moment in the sun.2019-05-151h 06Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubTurning the Tables: The Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling (w/ John Lister)It's finally time to get extreme. Despite growing up outside of Philadelphia, Awesome Truth has yet to cover Extreme Championship Wrestling. To accompany us on this long-awaited deep dive into Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer, Raven, Sabu, Taz, and the rest of the legends who made ECW great, we welcome John Lister, author of Turning the Tables: The Story of Extreme Championship Wrestling, to discuss how a UK journalist came to write a detailed book on a Philly-based wrestling promotion.2019-05-0141 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE Chronicle: Charlotte FlairBreak out the pitchforks because we're heading back to the barren wasteland that is WWE Chronicle. You'd think a brief documentary on the WrestleMania 35 main event would be a nonstop thrill ride, but you'd be wrong. The New York crowd was hot for Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey, and Chronicle subject Charlotte Flair, but this kayfabe-centric series just can't stop tripping over its own feet. Join us as we hate-watch another mess from the WWE Network and wonder if WWE is helping or hurting its once-rising women's division.2019-04-1742 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubCrazy Like a Fox: The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years LaterThere's more to the story of Brian Pillman than you think you know. In Crazy Like A Fox, Liam O'Rourke's detailed retelling of Pillman's life, we find out how the Loose Cannon went from Cincinnati Bengal to pro wrestler to extremely tragic cautionary tale. There's plenty of Eric Bischoff and Vince McMahon to go around, not to mention some Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin. We do a deep dive into O'Rourke's journalistic book, examining Pillman's genius for the business, Bischoff's long-standing reputation as a mark, and if pro wrestling will ever see another Brian Pillman. Spoiler: probably not.2018-07-111h 07Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubWWE 24: Raw 25The latest documentary in WWE Network's WWE 24 series offers up never-before-seen footage of Monday Night Raw's 25th anniversary, a classic WWE celebration that featured Steve Austin, Vince McMahon, Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, and a cavalcade of (briefly) returning stars. But it also highlighted how lazy WWE can get with its nostalgia efforts. And why is a documentary about the show better than the show itself? Open the Network and search "WWE 24" because it's about to get Raw on Awesome Truth.2018-05-0244 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe Mania of WrestleManiaHappy WrestleMania week! We're celebrating by discussing a hidden WWE documentary: The Mania of WrestleMania. This behind-the-scenes look at WrestleMania XIX gets deep into the personal lives of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, The Rock, Kurt Angle, and Brock Lesnar as they prepare for main-event matches at The Showcase of the Immortals. It's brutally honest about Austin's impending retirement and Angle's neck injury, not to mention the aftermath of Lesnar's botched shooting star press. This might be the best card in Mania history, and it certainly deserves the best documentary about WrestleMania.2018-04-0451 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubThe True Story of the Royal RumbleThe Royal Rumble is one of the most wonderful events on the pro wrestling calendar, and with good reason: you can't help but anticipate what Vince McMahon and WWE will do next. Hot on the heels of the 2018 Royal Rumble, the Awesome Truth boys use this WWE documentary to revisit the history of this legendary match and relive their favorite Rumble moments, from Stone Cold Steve Austin and Ric Flair to CM Punk and Shinsuke Nakamura.2018-01-3145 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubNo Is a Four-Letter Word / Chris Jericho at Wrestle Kingdom 12Do any wrestling stars, even the great Chris Jericho, need to have authored four books? Jericho's latest tome is the first we're covering on Awesome Truth; luckily for us, Y2J makes No Is a Four-Letter Word into a motivational self-help book, as opposed to another recap of his time in and out of the ring. And given that Walt and Steve just got back from Tokyo for Wrestle Kingdom 12 and Alpha vs Omega, there's no better time to examine the creative genius of Jericho.2018-01-1745 minAwesome Truth: A Wrestling Book ClubHitman Part II: Bret Hart's Best MatchesBret "The Hitman" Hart is defined by his matches: Davey Boy Smith at SummerSlam 1992, Owen Hart at WrestleMania X, Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XII, Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania XIII. In part two of Awesome Truth's dissection of Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling, we dive into Bret's best matches and the angles that made him a pro wrestling legend, along with the Montreal Screwjob and a doomed stint in WCW that left the Hart Family's finest son reeling.2017-09-201h 07