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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkTerritorial #31: NWA Main EventOn episode 31 of Territorial, Shawn looks at the debut of NWA Main Event on 4/3/1988 on TBS.
Coming out of the first Clash the NWA ups its TV game with a new show to follow up that highlights its top stars in main event matches on Sunday Night.
After setting up the history of the show, Shawn immediately goes into the episode and recaps the debut show!
Matches on deck:
The Road Warriors vs. Larry Zbyszko and The Super Destroyer
Dusty Rhodes vs. Ivan Koloff for the US Title
2026-03-2734 min
The Backbone Wrestling NetworkHighway Classic: Destination X 2006On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake and Matt as they live watch Destination X 2006! Listen to the crew discuss Abyss, Jeff Jarrett and AMW vs Rhino, Ron Killings, and Team 3D, Ultimate X for the X Division Title, Christian Cage vs Monty Brown for the NWA World Title and more!
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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkHands of Z #24.5: Heritage vs. HorsemanOn the latest .5 episode its all about the Western States Heritage Title as Barry Windham defends the title against two of the Four Horseman!
After a brief overview of Barry's reign the boys get right into it!
Up first is Barry defending against Arn Anderson on a 9/5/87 episode of NWA Pro!
After that they watch a match that takes place the night before the Bunkhouse Stampede 1988 where Barry actually lost the title to Larry Zbyszko, as Barry defends against Tully Blanchard on a 1/23/88 episode of NWA Superbouts in a match with some big...
2026-03-2433 min
The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #95Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 3/16-3/21. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2026-03-2356 min
The Backbone Wrestling NetworkWe Watch Comics: Journey Through the ArrowVerse - Episode 4 - An Innocent ManWe Watch Comics dives headfirst into the ever-expanding world of comic book movies and TV shows — one episode at a time.
Join Logan and Keithie as we being our Journey through the ArrowVerse; Arrow, the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning & Batwoman, the boys will pull the thread of the fabric of the Multiverse and maybe have some fun doing it.
This episode, Logan & Keithie find out just who is "An Innocent Man". Do they fail this show? Listen and find out.
2026-03-2258 min
The Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #42: Crockett Cup 86 Part 3***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in May 2022***
On Episode 42 of NWA Crock 'n' Roll, Calum, Scott and Dr. G complete the discussion on Crockett Cup 1986 with a recap of the remainder of the tournament. This episode covers baffling booking of a 20-minute draw, an absolute epic encounter out of nowhere which gets a lot of love and everything in between! We also head back to the Metrodome in Minneapolis for another look at AWA WrestleRock '86 to discuss a pair of tag matches involving Buddy Rose and Doug Somers vs. the Midnight Rockers and Road W...
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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Shit Take #42On episode 42 of the Shit Take we look at a current day champion and a champion from the late 80s!
Keith thinks CM Punk is the most overrated wrestler of all time!
Shawn thinks Nikita Koloff does not get the love he deserves for his contributions to the wrestling business
2026-03-2041 min
The Backbone Wrestling NetworkLinking Up Luchas #66Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith and Scott Shifflett as they continue season 4 by discussing the episodes from 10/17/2018 & 10/24/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.
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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkClash of the ChampBones - Clash XI - Coastal CrushIn 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born.
Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions.
Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. This episode, Keithie welcomes back for the first of a two appearance, Scotty "Too Hotty" Shiff.
Clash of the Champions XI: Coastal Crush live from the McAlister Field House at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina were we see...
2026-03-181h 14The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #94Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 3/9-3/14, as well as AEW's Revolution. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkNew Gen on a Mission #105: End of August 1995In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka talk the final days before SummerSlam 1995.
They discuss the end of Wrestling Challenge, a hot Bulldog turn, Mable being booked strong, poor Skip and as always Doink the Clown. Enjoy!
2026-03-1649 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #41: Crockett Cup 86 Part 2***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in May 2022***
On Episode 41 of NWA Crock 'n' Roll, Calum, Scott and Dr. G continue on the journey through Crockett Cup 1986 with a recap of the full second round of the tournament. This episode covers new found love for the Sheepherders and the Fantastics, a pair of upsets involving two of the pre-tournament favorites and an in-depth discussion on a WWE 2K22 Create-A-Wrestler template involved in the tournament. We also get a stop-off to the Metrodome in Minneapolis for a look at another tag-team encounter from AWA WrestleRock '86 involving...
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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 18 - Blue ChipsBoys, the rules don't make much sense. But I believe in the rules. Some of us broke them. I broke them. I can't do this. I can't win like this.
In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life.
Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie.
Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with...
2026-03-132h 02The Backbone Wrestling NetworkHighway to the Impact Zone #136Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland, TNA expert Matt Souza, and special guest Scott Shifflett as they live watch the 12/13/07 Impact
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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkYouTube Roulette #55On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Logan, Matt, and their very special guest Keith Langston as they watch Steve Corino vs Homicide in a No Ropes Barbed Wire Match (Matt), Sabu vs Goldust from USA Xtreme Wrestling in 2007 (Scott), another Barbed Wire Ropes match between Steve Corino & Terry Funk (Logan), and Danhausen vs Mantequilla from House of Glory in 2025(Keith).
2026-03-111h 24The Backbone Wrestling NetworkHands of Z #24: Glued to the TV...TitlesOn episode 24 of Hands of Z, Shawn and Keith once again look at matches involving our heroes, this time defending their respective TV titles.
From October 1983 GCW, Garvin defends his National TV Title against Les Thorton, while Larry defends his WCW TV title in 6/18/1994 against future WWE Creative Director, Terra Ryzing!
A very educational Hands of Z, including a Six Degrees of Les Thorton game and discussion on Vince McMahon's possible reaction to Terra Ryzing's stunning hair.
2026-03-1051 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #93Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 3/2-3/7, as well as NXT's Vengeance Day. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2026-03-091h 07The Backbone Wrestling NetworkWe Watch Comics: Journey Through the ArrowVerse - Episode 3 - Lone GunmenWe Watch Comics dives headfirst into the ever-expanding world of comic book movies and TV shows — one episode at a time.
Join Logan and Keithie as we being our Journey through the ArrowVerse; Arrow, the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning & Batwoman, the boys will pull the thread of the fabric of the Multiverse and maybe have some fun doing it.
This episode, Logan & Keithie look to see if there is more than one "Lone Gunman". Do they fail this show? Listen and find out.
2026-03-0841 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #40: Crockett Cup 86 Part 1***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in April 2022***
On this episode of NWA Crock and Roll it's a 3-man booth as we celebrate the Big 4-0! It's April 86 part 4 with round 1 of Crockett Cup '86! After a quick synopsis of the event the team briefly recap 5 first round matches, then go deeper on full match watches on last 3 matches of round one. Did Fantastics vs. Fabulous Ones deliver? Koko B. Ware and Italian Stallion as a team? How good are Sawyer and Steiner together? How bad are the other Sawyer and DJ Peterson together? H...
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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkAre You Smarter Than Russo's WCW #43In Episode 43 of the pod, Scott and Logan go over the 5/17/2000 Thunder, when Eric and Vince are gone the New Blood have no fun! Goldberg Monster Truck comes back to save Scott Steiner? Lex Luger kills Chuck Palumbo in a gym? Yes all of this happens and more!
2026-03-0657 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkLinking Up Luchas #65Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith and Scott Shifflett as they continue season 4 by discussing the episodes from 10/3/2018 & 10/10/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.
2026-03-051h 19The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Shit Take #41On episode 41 of The Shit Take we look at overdone wrestling phrases and the Wrestlemania main event!
Keith brings up how he never needs to hear certain wrestling phrases ever again, while Shawn discusses its about time they reset Roman Reigns and had him win the Rumble to put him back in the main event of Wrestlemania against CM Punk for the title.
Fun episode!
2026-03-0449 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNew Gen on a Mission #104: Early August 1995In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka start the build to SummerSlam 1995.
They review the appointment of the fan friendly president, Skip and Sunny’s relationship and Mo and Mable’s climb to main event level. Enjoy!
2026-03-0333 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #92Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 2/23-2/28, as well as WWE's Elimination Chamber. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2026-03-021h 03The Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #39: April 86 Part 3***Originally aired on Place to Be Network in April 2022***
On episode 39 of NWA Crock and Roll, it's a 3-man booth as we are 1 episode away from Crockett Cup 86! Topics discussed are a house show from Charlotte with a tag bull rope match, another Garvin/Arn banger and a new US champion crowned? There's also a whole lot of Wahoo, a fantastic TV Title match between Bull and Arn, two shoot style go home promos for the title match at the Cup between Flair and Dusty and wrap up with the final Crockett Cup Spotlights with matches featuring...
2026-02-281h 25The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Shit Take #40On episode 40 of The Shit Take, Shawn and Keith share two controversial opinions from current day wrestling and wrestling past!
Keith-The Ultimate Warrior's title run would have been successful with one or two tweaks
Shawn-Ricky Saints is to Cody Rhodes what Brutus Beefcake was to Hulk Hogan
2026-02-2751 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkHighway Classic: Against All Odds 2006On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake, Shawn, Matt, and Ben as they live watch Against All Odds 2006! Listen to the crew discuss Abyss vs Rhino in a Falls Count Anywhere match, Samoa Joe vs Christopher Daniels vs AJ Styles for the X Division Title, Christian Cage vs Jeff Jarrett for the NWA World Title and more!
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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkCan Keithie Take The Heat? - #11 - Ivory's One-Pan (or Two) Fish DinnerBuongiorno!
The Backbone FOOD Network brings you the meals and stories from the 2000 cookbook Can You Take the Heat by Jim Ross & The WWF Superstars.
This episode, Chef Keithie brings the flavor of flounder to the table as he cooks up Ivory's favorite lean eats.
A veggie mix with white fish you say. Sign me up.
Mangiare la mia famiglia
2026-02-2520 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkHands of Z #23.5: Fantastic Way to Express YourselfOn the 23.5 episode of Hands of Z, Shawn and Keith look at two of Keith's favorite tag teams, The Fantastics facing The Midnight Express, except one Express is not like the other!
Side note both matches are from 1988 AND both matches take up a full episode of NWA syndicated TV AND both matches run close to 40 minutes!
Up first from March 26, 1988 (The day before the very first Clash of Champions), The Fantastics debut in the NWA to face current US Tag Team Champions, The Midnight Express of Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane w/Jim Cornette...
2026-02-2443 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #91Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 2/16-2/21. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2026-02-2352 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkWe Watch Comics: Journey Through the ArrowVerse - Episode 2 - Honor Thy FatherWe Watch Comics dives headfirst into the ever-expanding world of comic book movies and TV shows — one episode at a time.
Join Logan and Keithie as we being our Journey through the ArrowVerse; Arrow, the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning & Batwoman, the boys will pull the thread of the fabric of the Multiverse and maybe have some fun doing it.
This episode, Logan & Keithie try their best to honah thy fathah. Do they fail this show? Listen and find out.
2026-02-2249 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #38: April 1986 Part 2***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in March 2022***
On episode 38 of a match heavy NWA Crock and Roll, the crew delves into April 12th 1986. Topics include a shocking return of Ole Anderson but not where you would think, Garvin/Blanchard heating up, a rare six man title defense, another Arn TV Title defense, controversial Flair and Road Warriors takes from a few members of the pod, an unexpected spur of the moment Flair/Morton match and two more Crockett Cup Team Spotlight matches looking at the teams of Buzz Sawyer and Rick Steiner and Terry Taylor...
2026-02-211h 30The Backbone Wrestling NetworkAre You Smarter Than Russo's WCW Episode 42Scott and Logan go over maybe the best nitro since the reboot in April! The Nitro is also on Scott's 11th birthday! In this episode, its gimmick matches galore. We also see a future WWE Womens Champ for the first time as we learn that David Flair swam through a shark infested creek! Kidman not only gets squashed, but he gets cucked!
2026-02-201h 11The Backbone Wrestling NetworkLinking Up Luchas #64Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith and Scott Shifflett as they continue season 4 by discussing the episodes from 9/19/2018 & 9/26/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.
2026-02-191h 16
The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 17 - The Usual SuspectsThe greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life.
Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie.
Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND.
This episod...
2026-02-182h 01The Backbone Wrestling NetworkTerritorial #30: George Michael and The Sports MachineEven though he messes up the numbering in audio, on episode 30 of Territorial, Shawn takes us on the journey of George Michael and The Sports Machine.
An early pioneer of Sports recap television before the boom of ESPN, Shawn discusses George's influence on the local DC market in sports, the evolution of his Sports Machine TV show, his partnership and friendship with fellow anchor Jim Vance and his love of pro wrestling that was part of what made George one of the best Sportscasters to ever do it.
Bob Backlund, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant...
2026-02-171h 05The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #90Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 2/9-2/14, as well as TNA's No Surrender. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2026-02-161h 02The Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #37: April 86 Part 1***Originally aired on Place to Be Network in March 2022***
On episode 37 of NWA Crock and Roll, the full crew is here to begin a detailed journey of a very busy NWA April 1986.
In Part 1 of April 1986, topics include a Ron Garvin vs Arn Anderson rematch for the TV title that leads to another potential title feud, Jimmy Garvin accusing Wahoo of being ill, Cornette Crockett Cup selling and wrap up with two Crockett Cup Spotlight matches looking at Wahoo & Mark Youngblood as they battle NWA Tag Champions, Bob Orton & Don Kernodle from 1984 and The Fantastics...
2026-02-141h 43The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Shit Take #39On episode 39 of The Shit Take, Shawn and Keith both share takes from different times in the WWF/WWE!
Shawn-Vince McMahon ruined Terry Taylor
Keith-The Divas era was a necessary evil for the Women's division
2026-02-1355 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkHighway to the Impact Zone #135Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland, TNA expert Matt Souza, and special guest Jennifer Smith as they live watch the 12/6/07 Impact.
2026-02-121h 31The Backbone Wrestling NetworkYouTube Roulette #54On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Logan, Matt, and their very special guest Keith Langston as they watch Adam Cole vs Kevin Steen from 2012 PWG (Matt), Toshiaki Kowada & Akira Taue vs Bart Gunn & Johnny Ace from 1998 AJPW (Scott), Greg Valentine vs Tito Santana from the Philly Spectrum in March of 1984 (Logan), and MJF vs Ace Romero from CZW from 2017(Keith).
2026-02-111h 18The Backbone Wrestling NetworkClash of the ChampBones - Clash X - Texas ShootoutIn 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born.
Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions.
Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. This episode, Keithie brings in some help from the "Great White North", his frozen brother, Justin Davenport.
Clash of the Champions X: Texas Shootout live from the Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas, tensions run high as Sting's run...
2026-02-101h 44The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #89Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 2/2-2/7. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2026-02-0957 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkWe Watch Comics: Journey Through the ArrowVerse - Episode 1 - PilotWe Watch Comics dives headfirst into the ever-expanding world of comic book movies and TV shows — one episode at a time.
Join Logan and Keithie as we being our Journey through the ArrowVerse; Arrow, the Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, Black Lightning & Batwoman, the boys will pull the thread of the fabric of the Multiverse and maybe have some fun doing it.
This episode, the boys start with the Pilot of the Arrow; the show that started it all. Do they fail this show? Listen and find out.
2026-02-081h 19The Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #36: March 1986 Part 4***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Wrestling on 2/25/2022***
On this episode of NWA Crock 'n' Roll Calum, Scott and Dr. G round off the month of March 1986 with a look at all the happenings on just one day in Jim Crockett Promotions history. They witness an unexpected title change, a fantastic angle between two people who we would never expect it from that actually earns some rare praise for one of the participants and Ric Flair firing on all cylinders, and that's just the stuff on TV! They also take a trip to the Greensboro Coliseum...
2026-02-071h 47The Backbone Wrestling NetworkAre You Smarter Than Russo's WCW #41In Episode 41 of Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW, Scott and Logan go over the 5/10/2000 Thunder. We discuss Vince Russo taking David Flair, Crowbar and Daffney to New York. David Flair discussing his blonde girlfriend with long legs. Also on this Thunder the Goldberg Monster Truck causes more damage and maybe gets some lines? Terry Funk punching people with Frozen Chicken! This episode of Thunder has it all, so relax and listen as Scott and Logan try to find some good things about this show.
2026-02-061h 07The Backbone Wrestling NetworkLinking Up Luchas #63Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith and Scott Shifflett as they continue season 4 by live watching the episodes from 9/5/2018 & 9/12/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.
2026-02-051h 39The Backbone Wrestling NetworkHands of Z #23: Odd CouplesOn this Episode of Hands of Z, Keith and Shawn look at two tag matches involving our heroes, Garvin and Zbyszko teamed up with some different partners!
From 1/9/93 Smokey Mountain Wrestling Garvin teams up with TIm Horner to face Paul Orndorff and SMW Champion, Dirty White Boy!
From there Larry teams up with Tony Garea to challenge the WWWF Tag Team Champions The Yukon Lumberjacks from WWWF TV on 11/21/78!
2026-02-0454 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNew Gen on a Mission #103: Post In Your House #2In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka discuss the fallout from In Your House # 2.
They catch up on winter snow and then continue to discuss Vince’s love of Shawn, a few fun tag matches and Mable’s rise to the title picture. Enjoy!
2026-02-0338 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #88Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 1/26-1/31, as well as WWE's Royal Rumble. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2026-02-021h 11The Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #35: March 1986 Part 3***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Wrestling on 2/11/2022***
On episode 35 of NWA Crock 'n' Roll, Calum stands in as host whilst Shawn is out on assignment as they discuss an absolutely action packed couple of weeks in Jim Crockett Promotions from March 1986.
The crew talk about a surprising TV Title defense from Arn Anderson, excellent build up to the upcoming Crockett Cup and side feuds and another Crockett Cup Spotlight match from Mid-South pitting Ted DiBiase & Dr. Death against the Sheepherders. Plus much more mid-80s Crockett goodness!
2026-01-311h 38The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Shit Take #38On this episode of the Shit Take, Keith and Shawn discuss two takes on current WWE and AEW as we start the new year.
Up first Keith brings up why there is no need for two tag titles on main roster WWE that turns into a discussion on secondary tag titles ala the US Tag Titles during the Crockett era.
From there Shawn shares how on his hiatus he has started to get reengaged with AEW and feels they are on a redemption journey that he is bought into.
2026-01-301h 01The Backbone Wrestling NetworkHighway to the Impact Zone #134Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland, TNA expert Matt Souza, and special guest Scott Shifflett as they live watch Turning Point 2007.
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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkCan Keithie Take The Heat - #10 - Shane McMahon's Broiled Smackdown ScampiBuongiorno!
The Backbone FOOD Network brings you the meals and stories from the 2000 cookbook Can You Take the Heat by Jim Ross & The WWF Superstars.
This episode, Chef Keithie lays the Smackdown on "The Prodigal Son's" Shrimp Scampi. Shane McMahon is a bit hyper, and this shrimp cooks fast, but the accompanying risotto cooks slow and steady.
Does Shane-O-Mac approve? You tell us.
Mangiare la mia famiglia
2026-01-2817 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkTerritorial #29: Dundee vs. Lawler Loser Leaves Town 1985 FinaleOn the returning Territorial episode 29, after a 1 year hiatus, Shawn closes out the third and final part of the Jerry Lawler vs. Bill Dundee 1985 Loser Leaves Town Feud AND covers off on The Last Sellout where Lawler returns in March 1986!
Lawler, Dundee, Dutch Mantel, a debuting Buddy Landell, 19 year old Jeff Jarrett, Jerry Jarrett and more get in on one of the best laid out stories and feuds in wrestling history!
2026-01-271h 04The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #87Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 1/19-1/24, as well as WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2026-01-2656 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #34: March 1986 Part 2
***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Wrestling on 1/28/2022***
On episode 34 of NWA Crock and Roll, the crew talks March 86 part 2.
Topics include a new National Champion, hints of Flair/Morton, debut of a new US title belt, Calum being a Koloff stan, a 2/3 falls match between the Rock n Roll Express vs. The Midnight Express, a really good Dusty/Flair match and this edition of the Crockett Cup Teams Spotlight looks at matches involving the Road Warriors vs. Martel and Bravo, and a shockingly great brawl between Dundee and Landell vs. Lawler and Mantel!
2026-01-241h 14The Backbone Wrestling NetworkAre You Smarter Than Russo's WCW #40In Episode 40 of the podcast, Scott and Logan go over the Nitro after Slamboree where Eric Bischoff tries to retcon David Arquette working with the New Blood. Scott Steiner keeps being Scott Steiner in amazing ways and David Flair continues beating Ric with the statue of liberty!
2026-01-231h 10The Backbone Wrestling NetworkLinking Up Luchas #62Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jennifer Smith, Scott Shifflett, and special guest Matt Souza as they continue season 4 by live watching the episodes from 8/22/2018 & 8/29/18! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.
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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 16 - Star Trek: First ContactBorg? Sounds Swedish....Definitely not Swedish.
In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life.
Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie.
Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND.
This episode, Logan, Keithie & Tim go where no one has g...
2026-01-212h 00The Backbone Wrestling NetworkNew Gen on a Mission #102: In Your House # 2 – With My Baby TonightIn this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka discuss In Your House #2.
The boys discuss the end of Luger, Double J and the Roadies rise and then fall, a fun lumberjack match and the worst promo ever. Enjoy!
2026-01-2039 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #86Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 1/12-1/17, as well as TNA's Genesis. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2026-01-1958 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #33: March 1986 Part 1
***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Wrestling on 1/14/2022***
On episode 33 of NWA Crock and Roll, the full crew is back together to start the journey of March 86! Tully sends Dusty a clear message about the National title, while Dusty wants a fan to kiss his ass.
A BIZARRE set of promos between Ron Garvin and Arn Anderson leading to a TV Title match.
Crockett Cup location announced along with the debut of The Crockett Cup Spotlight, looking at matches with teams in the upcoming tournament.
Up first, The F...
2026-01-171h 29The Backbone Wrestling NetworkHands of Z #22.5: Hey, Buddy!On this edition of the .5 episode of Hands of Z, Keith and Shawn look at two of the "Buddys" and a lot of "Nature Boys" of wrestling.
Up first the boys watch a 2/3 falls NWA World Title Match from June 30th, 1961 between Champion Pat O'Connor and "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers in front of 38,000 people in Chicago! It's in color and historic for several reasons!
From there they go to an episode of NWA Power Hour from 11/24/1990 where "Nature Boy" Buddy Landell faces "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. This one also has a hell of a backstory...
2026-01-1647 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkClash of the ChampBones - Clash IX - New York KnockoutIn 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born.
Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions.
Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. This episode, Keithie changes things up a bit and welcomes for a live watch, the "Queen of the Nation", "The Real Baddest Woman on the Planet", "The Master and Ruler of the JennyPosition", Jennifer Smith.
Clash of the Champions I...
2026-01-152h 06The Backbone Wrestling NetworkHighway Classic: Turning Point 2005On this classic episode of Highway to the Impact Zone that originally aired on the Place to Be Wrestling Network, join Logan, Jake, and Ben as they live watch Turning Point 2005! Listen to the crew discuss Barbed Wire Massacre, Samoa Joe vs AJ Styles, Jeff Jarrett vs Rhino, and more!
2026-01-153h 03The Backbone Wrestling NetworkYouTube Roulette #53On the new episode of YouTube Roulette, join Shiff, Logan, Matt, and their very special guest Keith Langston as they watch Bam Bam Bigelow vs Balls Mahoney from 2002 (Matt), AJ Styles vs Air Paris vs Sabu from NWA Wildside (Scott), Swerve Strickland vs El Hijo del Vikingo from Defy 2023 (Logan), and Barry Windham vs JYD from 89 NWA (Keith).
Come for the spinning of the wheel & stay for the debauchery!
2026-01-141h 05The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #85Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 1/5-1/10. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2026-01-1246 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #32: February 1986 Part 2***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation Wrestling on 12/31/2021***
The boys wrap up a Match Filled February 1986 in Crockett!
Matches include a Flair/TA World Title match, 3 Arn TV Title matches, 2 Midnight Express Tag Title defenses and a banger of a tag team war from World Wide Wrestling between Dusty and Ron Garvin vs. Flair and Arn.
All this plus Nikita/TA continuing to build, Tully setting a goal and the debut of Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin!
2026-01-101h 14The Backbone Wrestling NetworkAre You Smarter Thank Russo's WCW Episode 39In Episode 39, Scott and Logan are joined by James Gruenberg as they discuss Slamboree 2000! Will the new blood get revenge after getting their butt kicked on the go home thunder? Why is there an run in after every match? Will David Arquette hold onto the title?
2026-01-091h 56The Backbone Wrestling NetworkLinking Up Luchas Classic: The BeginningBackbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Temple(??) for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, we take a trip back to our very first episode of the pod. Logan is joined by Shawn Kidd & Scott Shifflett as they begin the crazy journey through Lucha Underground. Join us and enjoy the show!
2026-01-081h 23The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Shit Take #37On first episode of the New Year, Shawn returns from his hiatus. After a quick catch up he and Keith get into a discussion about John Cena's farewell run and the divide on the outcome of his last match. Was his final run awful? Was the last match what it needed to be? Tune in and see if you agree or disagree on this episode of The Shit Take!
2026-01-0756 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNew Gen on a Mission #101: End of July 1995In this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka talk the build to In Your House # 2. The boys discuss the end of IRS, Triple H moving up the card, Diesel's weak title reign and more New Gen stars to be. Enjoy!
2026-01-0636 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #84Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 12/29-1/3. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2026-01-0557 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #30: Battle of the Belts II***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in December 2021***
On episode 30 of NWA Crock and Roll, the three 3-man team of Shawn, Calum and Scott discuss Battle of the Belts 2 from 2/14/86! Topics include Scott’s disturbing Ron Slinker takes, miserable Mike Graham, Kendall Windham needing a steak, the future Great Muta challenging for the Jr. Title, the future Jimmy Jack Funk shining against Lex Luger, a Wahoo/ Brody match for Calum to hate, a fun Road Warriors 6-man war, an all-time classic with Barry Windham vs. Ric Flair for the NWA World title and much more!
2026-01-031h 09The Backbone Wrestling NetworkHands of Z #22: Ravishing and MagnificentHappy New Year!
Keith and Shawn are back with the world's # 1 and only Ron Garvin and Larry Zbyszko podcast!
On this episode the boys venture to 1990 and 1989!
Ron Garvin faces Rick Rude from the 2/26/1990 WWF Prime Time and Larry faces The Magnificent Muraco from AWA on ESPN from 1/20/1989!
2026-01-0249 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkHighway to the Impact Zone #133Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams. In this episode, they live watch the 11/29/07 episode of Impact.
2026-01-011h 32The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Shit Take #36Keithie & Justin wish you a Shitty Holiday season with their interesting comments nonetheless.
The NWO 2002 run in the WWF/WWE was a complete and total failure. - Keithie
The WWF Winged Eagle and by extension, the Big Eagle title was more prestigious than the NWA/JCP/WCW Big Gold Belt. - Justin
2025-12-3056 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #83Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 12/22-12/26, as well as AEW's Worlds End. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2025-12-2951 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #31: A Very Crockett Christmas***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in December 2021***
On episode 31 of NWA Crock and Roll: A Crockett Christmas, the 3-man team of Shawn, the returning Dr. G and Scott discuss 7 matches from 1983-87 that took place in World Class and the AWA on Christmas Night shows involving Crockett era wrestlers. Flair, Wahoo (wonder why Calum is missing?), Billy Graham, Baron Von Raschke & Midnight Express in matches against Kerry and David Von Erich, Rick Martel, Adrian Adonis, “Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal and the Fantastics! Happy Holidays from the Crock and Roll crew!
2025-12-2756 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkAre You Smarter Than Russo's WCW Episode 38Its Episode 38 of Are You Smarter Than Russo's WCW and have we already seen the death of the New Blood? Its the go home Thunder before Slamboree and all matches are New York Rules? What does that mean? We will find out together! Then we end the show with a crazy Battle Royal!
2025-12-2657 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkLinking Up Luchas #61: iMPACT Wrestling vs Lucha UndergroundBackbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Sugar Mill (??) for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jacob Williams, Shawn Kidd, and Jennifer Smith as they take a slight detour and live watch the iMPACT Wrestling vs Lucha Underground show from April of 2018! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground and Merry Christmas!
2025-12-252h 32The Backbone Wrestling NetworkTerritorial Revisit: Lawler vs. Dundee 1985On this special playback episode of Territorial from December 2024, Shawn kicks things off with an updated introduction with an announcement before diving into a combined presentation of Episodes 26 and 27, featuring the first two chapters of this iconic feud.
Territorial will return with all-new episodes in January, picking up right where this story leaves off and delivering the long-awaited conclusion.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the opening two parts of one of the greatest storylines in Memphis wrestling history—and be sure to come back in January for the conclusion as we kick off new ep...
2025-12-241h 32The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #82Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 12/15-12/20. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2025-12-2246 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #29: Superstars on the Superstation***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in November 2021***
On episode 29 of NWA Crock and Roll, once again it's a 3-man team as they kick off February '86 discussing Superstars on the Superstation from 2/7/86. Topics include Magnum TA hosting the show with an interesting co-host, a hot tag title opener, announcement of first Jim Crockett Memorial Cup, a disappointing Warriors/Russians tag, Dusty and Willie Nelson being best friends, a long Dusty/Tully National Title match and close with a Flair/Garvin World Title Banger!
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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkA Gil Gerard Tribute Special: Battlestar in the 25th Century #26A few days ago, we lost Gil Gerard—forever Buck Rogers in the 25th Century to a generation of kids who grew up in the late 70's believing the future was sleek ships, sharp one-liners, and heroes who always found a way...oh yeah and some absolutely beautiful woman.
For Shawn, Buck Rogers wasn’t just a show. It was a piece of his childhood. It was imagination, escapism, and optimism wrapped into a weekly ritual. Years later, that love became something more when Shawn and Shiff took it live on The Place to Be Pop Feed back...
2025-12-1958 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkHighway to the Impact Zone #132Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by TNA expert Matt Souza. In this episode, they live watch the 11/22/07 episode of Impact.
2025-12-181h 31The Backbone Wrestling NetworkYouTube Roulette #52On this holiday edition of YouTube Roulette, join Santa Shiff, Jake, Matt, and Logan as they live watch WrestleFest 94! Listen as they watch Randy Savage vs Rick Martel, The Steiners vs The Harts, Bret Hart vs Diesel, and more! How many lumps of coal are handed out during this episode? Who is JC Chavez? Is the outro to this podcast the most flawless outro in podcast history? All this and more on YouTube Roulette!
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The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Movie Education of Logan Crosland - Episode 15 - GremlinsNow I have another reason to hate Christmas.
In a world where one man has only seen 30 or so movies comes a desire to learn from a master. A master of film. A master of cinema. A master who has led such a sad life.
Logan seeks the knowledge and he turns to his own personal “Yoda”; Keithie.
Join Logan & Keithie on a wild adventure to discover as we watch along with a new movie each episode in THE MOVIE EDUCATION OF LOGAN CROSLAND.
This episode, Logan, Keithie & Tim ring in the h...
2025-12-162h 04The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe CrosUp #81Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 12/8-12/13, as well as Saturday Night's Main Event. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2025-12-1550 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #28: January 1986 Part 2*** Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in November 2021***
On episode 28 of NWA Crock and Roll, January 86 Part 2, the episode opens with a special announcement on a new partnership, then jumps right in! Topics include a disaster in the making substitute joining the Russians, the continuation of the Arn/Tully/Dusty/Baby Doll saga, a fantastic Flair/Garvin segment, an Ivan/Magnum match with a hot ending, a fun tag match involving one of the first instances of Tully and Arn teaming and ends with monthly awards!
2025-12-131h 282025-12-121h 27The Backbone Wrestling NetworkLinking Up Luchas #60Backbone Wrestling Network, Welcome to the Ice Palace for this episode of Linking Up Luchas!
Join your host Logan Crosland on this pod journey where he will be linking some of his most beloved friends up with one of his favorite short lived Lucha promotions, Lucha Underground.
On this installment, he is joined by Jacob Williams as continue season 4 by discussing the episodes from 8/8/2018 & 8/15/2018! Join us and enjoy the madness that is Lucha Underground.
2025-12-111h 16The Backbone Wrestling NetworkClash of the ChampBones - Clash VIII -Fall Brawl '89In 1988 history was made by JCP. A Premium Live Event given away free on TBS showcasing some of the best and brightest for our entertainment. Titles defended. Grudges resolved. Legends are born.
Henceforth known as the Clash of the Champions.
Join us as the Backbone on this journey recapping these amazing show of shows. In the finale of a two-part reunion Keithie is joined by Sting's number 1 fan, Scott Shifflett.
Clash of the Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89 live from the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, South Carolina on what was forever known to b...
2025-12-101h 36The Backbone Wrestling NetworkNew Gen on a Mission #100: CelebrationIn this episode of New Gen on a Mission, Justin Pratt and Tim Slomka celebrate their 100th episode! They discuss some feedback on the pod to date and also switch it up a bit and give some of their wrestling favorites. Enjoy!
2025-12-0949 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Crosup #80Welcome to The Crosup, a weekly look at the wrestling TV and PLEs from WWE, AEW, and TNA. Host Logan Crosland will take you the through the results, promos, and what he considers the top matches of the week. This week he will cover the TV shows from the week of 12/1-12/6, as well as Turning Point & Deadline. Join Logan each and every week as he guides you across the wrestling world on The CrosUp!
2025-12-081h 00The Backbone Wrestling NetworkNWA Crock and Roll Revisit #27: January 1986 Part 1***Originally aired on Place to Be Nation in October 2021***
On episode 27 of NWA Crock and Roll the boys are down a member, who is “on assignment”, but welcome a new official Horsemen, Scott Shifflett to discuss January 86 part 1! Topics include an interesting episode of Mid Atlantic TV, a nuclear break up of Tully and Baby Doll that leads to some of the best promos we have ever discussed, 3 new champions crowned, a title in danger of being vacated due to an injury of a Horsemen, a fantastic PWI segment featuring Magnum TA and an awkward Ron Garvin, a ba...
2025-12-061h 58The Backbone Wrestling NetworkThe Shit Take #35With Shawn still out on assignment, Keithie calls in a favor and brings down another friend of his to the muck, Justin Davenport.
Ken Shamrock was criminally underused in the WWF - Justin
Vince should have taken the title off of Shawn and put it on Vader after the Curtain Call. - Keithie
2025-12-0558 minThe Backbone Wrestling NetworkHighway to the Impact Zone #131Backbone Wrestling Network...Welcome to Highway to the Impact Zone. Join host Logan Crosland and his student Jacob Williams, as they are joined by TNA expert Matt Souza. In this episode, they live watch the 11/15/07 episode of Impact.
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