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The Random Wrestling ReviewRWR Now: Vince McMahon Is Back!In a special bonus episode of the pod, Matt, Stephen and Tinky discuss the stunning return of Vince McMahon to the board of WWE following his departure last year. As part of that they speculate on the potential for the company to be sold, whether Vince might get his hands back on creative and what the upshot of all this is for AEW.
2023-01-1124 min
The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Wrestlemania VIIIWrestlemania 8 would feature a double main event as Hulk Hogan would face Sid Justice in what was being touted as possibly Hogan's final match, and Ric Flair defended the WWE Title against 'Macho Man' Randy Savage. However, it was underneath that marks the true significance of this show, as the company began to move away from the tried and trusted roster of the previous 5 years and took a significant step towards The New Generation, with many of the big names of the era picking up big victories, perhaps none so important as Bret Hart's Intercontinental Title win over 'Rowdy...2023-01-082h 30The Random Wrestling ReviewREPOST: WWE Wrestlemania VIIOriginally recorded and released in March 2021 this episode has been reposted as part of our Wrestlemania series where we continue to cover every Wrestlemania ever in order! This one of course features the emotional scenes between 'Macho Man' Randy Savage and Elizabeth as they reunite following Savage's loss to Ultimate Warrior in a retirement match. In the main event meanwhile, Hulk Hogan challenges WWE Champion, Sgt Slaughter in a match that was supposed to mirror the hostilities in the Middle East that had taken place earlier in the year. Underneath, The Hart Foundation defended the WWE Tag Team Titles...2023-01-012h 26The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Wrestlemania VIIt's time for this year's Christmas edition of the Random Wrestling Review, and we arrive at this festive season in the midst of our Wrestlemania series and have reached The Ultimate Challenge of Wrestlemania VI! In the main event, World Champion Hulk Hogan, and Intercontinental Champion Ultimate Warrrior, meet each other with all the gold on the line. In addition to that major contest, Randy Savage & Sensational Sherri take on Dusty Rhodes & Sapphire in a unique mixed tag match and The Colossal Connection defend their tag titles against Demolition.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you...2022-12-252h 14The Random Wrestling ReviewRWR Now: From William Regal to MJF to The Death of AEWAs a little stop gap between the latest two Wrestlemania reviews we are doing, here is a little bonus episode for you to enjoy where the team discuss William Regal's legacy and his apparent return to WWE, the suitability of MJF as AEW's World Champion, and the potential for AEW as a whole to go out of business following comments made recently by Booker T.
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2022-12-1423 minThe Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Wrestlemania VAs The Random Wrestling Review continues to wade through the entire history of the Wrestlemania- It's time for The Mega Powers to explode in one of the biggest matches of all time as Hulk Hogan challenges Randy Savage for the WWE Title after a 1 year build. All of our thoughts on this, as well as Ultimate Warrior's defence of the Intercontinental Title against 'Ravishing' Rick Rude, Andre the Giant and Jake Robert's grudge match, Demolition versus The Powers of Pain & Mr Fuji in a handicap match for the tag titles and much more.
The Random Wrestling Review i...2022-12-112h 11The Random Wrestling ReviewRWR Now: War Games @ Survivor SeriesFollowing this weekend's Survivor Series premium live event, which saw War Games take centre stage at the show as the Bloodline fought the Brawling Brutes in the main event, we at the show thought we'd put a little bonus edition of the show out to specifically discuss that main event- whether we're happy with War Games being drafted in to replace the traditional elimination tag format, whether the match was any good, what the future is for Sami Zayn, who will be Roman Reign's next challenger and more...
This episode of The Random Wrestling Review is brought...2022-11-3028 minThe Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Wrestlemania IVAt Wrestlemania IV, WWE presented a 14-man tournament to crown a new champion following the controversy that came about during Andre the Giant's victory against Hulk Hogan at the most watched wrestling show in American history, The Main Event. Hogan, Andre, Ted Dibiase, Greg Valentine, Ricky Steamboat, One Man Gang, Rick Rude, Jake Roberts and others lined up in the tournament in an attempt to win the belt, but Randy Savage would rise above them all, beating 4 men in one night and not only winning the big one, but in the process setting up the main event of the...2022-11-272h 27The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Wrestlemania IIIIt's time for the big one on the Random Wrestling Review this time as we take on Wrestlemania 3- the night of Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant's iconic stare down in front of an alleged crowd of 93,000. Underneath, Randy Savage and Ricky Steamboat's Intercontinental Title match is often thought of as stealing the show, but what will we think of it? All our thoughts on those two massive matches, plus Junkyard Dog versus Harley Race and a contest that was billed as the final in Roddy Piper's career...
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you...2022-11-132h 18The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Wrestlemania IISo we move on to Wrestlemania 2 on the Random Wrestling Review, an ambitious attempt by the WWE to run a show over 3 locations across the United States, each with its own main event, beginning with a boxing match between Roddy Piper and Mr T from New York, then a WWE vs. NFL Battle Royal in Chicago and finally Hulk Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy in a cage from Los Angeles. In between all that there is the usual programme of nonsense, celebrity appearances and the small matter of in-ring action that Wrestlemania tends to throw up...
The...2022-10-302h 37The Random Wrestling ReviewREPOST: WWE Wrestlemania IOriginally recorded and released in April earlier this year, today we repost our review of Wrestlemania 1 as we kick off the new era of The Random Wrestling Review where we will be covering every Wrestlemania ever in order! The very first 'Mania featured a star-studded main event pitting Hulk Hogan and Mr T, with Jimmy Snuka in their corner against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff, with Bob Orton Jr in their corner, and saw special guest referees Pat Patterson and Muhammad Ali as well as celebrity involvement galore!
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this...2022-10-232h 10The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE No Mercy 2001In the latest episode of The Random Wrestling Review we turn our attention to late Invasion period WWE, as Steve Austin defends the WWE Title against Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam in a triple threat match. Also, The Rock's WCW Title is on the line as he battles against Chris Jericho, and also Christian and Edge fight one another in a ladder match over the Intercontinental Title. The WCW and WWE Tag titles are also on the line as the battle between the two companies nears its conclusion. This week also, there are a number of MAJOR announcements...2022-10-162h 11The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Fall Brawl 1994The Random Wrestling Review is back once again with WCW for Fall Brawl 1994- and that means War Games as Dusty Rhodes, Dustin Rhodes and The Nasty Boys face The Stud Stable in the annual double ring, double cage battle. On the undercard Sting, Big Van Vader and The Guardian Angel would face off in a unique 'Triangle' match, Pretty Wonderful defended their tag titles against Stars & Stripes and Steve Austin would be both awarded, and then lose, the United States title...
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Old Man, James and...2022-10-081h 56The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Unforgiven 2003WWE's Unforgiven 2003 pay-per-view was meant to herald the age of Bill Goldberg in the company with his World Heavyweight Title victory in the main event against defending champion Triple H, however, despite crowning Goldberg, the title reign didn't go as hoped and the man himself would be out of the company less than a year later. In addition to that, our hosts discuss the Last Man Standing madness which saw Kane go up against Shane McMahon, the Intercontinental Title 3-way match between Christian, Chris Jericho and Rob Van Dam, and also a coming-of-age style bout for Randy Orton as...2022-09-252h 16The Random Wrestling ReviewNWA Clash of the Champions 8: Fall Brawl ’89This week on the Random Wrestling Review we settle into the end of the summer and take a look at NWA Clash of the Champions 8: Fall Brawl '89, a night where Ric Flair and Sting join forces against Gary Hart's team of The Great Muta and Dick Slater, Lex Luger defends the United States title against 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich, and the Tag Titles are on the line as The Steiner Brothers challenge the Champions, The Fabulous Freebirds.
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2022-09-181h 59The Random Wrestling ReviewAEW All Out 2022Last Sunday AEW presented their annual pay-per-view All Out headlined by the World Title collision between Jon Moxley and CM Punk- little did they know however that the REAL news coming out of the show would be what took place immediately after it- specifically, CM Punk's foul-mouthed rant about his peers in the company and his former friend, Colt Cabana, and the physical backstage altercation with Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks that would follow. On this week's show we break the whole thing down- the media scrum, the backstage fight and yes, even the 11 match pay-per-view, in a...2022-09-112h 53The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE In Your House 17: Ground ZeroFollowing inadvertently costing The Undertaker the WWE Title at SummerSlam, Shawn Michaels was defiant and attacked The Dead Man as opposed to making an earnest apology. This would lead to the pair facing each other in the main event of this show in what would be their first ever televised singles encounter. Underneath, Bret Hart's anti-American rhetoric had raised the ire of former WCW midcard wrestler, The Patriot who, after having beaten Hart shortly before Hart won the title, was now challenging the Hitman here. Other matches included Goldust against Brian Pillman in an 'indecent proposal' match, the WWE's...2022-09-042h 12The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE SummerSlam 1992It's 30 years since arguably the biggest show in the history of British wrestling as WWE filled Wembley Stadium with over 80,000 people to watch the 1992 edition of SummerSlam! The show was most memorable for the two singles title matches that took place- firstly, for the WWE Title, Randy Savage defending against Ultimate Warrior and also, Bret Hart putting the Intercontinental Title on the line against 'British Bulldog' Davey Boy Smith in what has long been considered one of the best WWE matches of the era.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Matt, Stephen...2022-08-282h 34The Random Wrestling ReviewECW Heat Wave 1998The Random Wrestling Review checks in with ECW again, this time by reviewing an event largely considered one of their very best pay-per-views, Heat Wave 1998. The night would feature 6 matches including a 6-man main event which saw The Dudleys (Bubba, D-Von and Dick) go up against The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer and Spike Dudley. Also, Rob Van Dam and Sabu defend their tag titles against Jinsei Shinzaki & Hayabusa, Taz putting the FTW title on the line opposite Bam Bam Bigelow and Mike Awesome versus Masato Tanaka.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Tom...2022-08-211h 48The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE SummerSlam 1991It's time for the Match Made In Heaven- Randy Savage and Elizabeth's long awaited wedding ceremony, and the Match Made In Hell- Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior against the trio of Sgt. Slaughter, Gen. Adnan and Col. Mustafa, in a double main event. Underneath, Bret Hart and Mr Perfect square off for Perfect's Intercontinental Title, The Mountie and Big Bossman battle where the loser will have to spend a night in jail and Ted Dibiase puts his Million Dollar Title on the line against former employee, Virgil.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought you this week...2022-08-142h 05The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Fully Loaded 1999This week on The Random Wrestling Review we return to the Attitude Era for a show that sold itself on the premise that it would be the 'end of an era' due to the stipulation of the main event between Undertaker and Steve Austin. According to that stipulation, if Austin successfully defended his WWE Title, Vince McMahon would be gone from WWE forever, while if Undertaker won, Austin would never receive another title shot. Underneath, The Rock and Triple H squared off to be named number 1 contender to the title, X-Pac and Road Dogg took on Chyna and Billy...2022-08-072h 22The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE SummerSlam 2013With WWE putting this year's edition of SummerSlam on in late July, our own SummerSlam season begins early, with a look back at the 2013 edition of the show which featured a double main event of John Cena versus Daniel Bryan for the WWE Title and the No-Disqualification match between CM Punk and Brock Lesnar. The night though was perhaps best remembered for what happened immediately after the WWE Title match, with Randy Orton's Money in the Bank cash-in, and Triple H's heel turn- our hosts discuss all of the above, and everything else on the show.
The...2022-07-312h 11The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Great American Bash 2006Due to a number of injuries and other problems, WWE had to reshuffle their Great American Bash 2006 pay-per-view at the last minute- scheduled matches featuring Mark Henry, Lashley, Great Khali and Super Crazy were unable to happen, and their places taken by other opponents. What this meant in practice was, that the much hyped Punjabi Prison Match would now see Undertaker take on Big Show and Batista battling Mr Kennedy. Also on the show, Rey Mysterio would defend his World Heavyweight Title against King Booker.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Old M...2022-07-241h 40The Random Wrestling ReviewThe RWR Match Hall of Fame InductionBack in June, we asked an exclusive panel of voters to choose the matches that would make up our first Random Wrestling Review Match Hall of Fame class. They had 40 matches that we covered during 2021 to choose from and here are the results...
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2022-07-202h 04The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Bash At The Beach 1997In mid-1997, WCW was on fire on the back of the super-hot NWO story and in July of that year, the company added one of mainstream sports' hottest stars, Dennis Rodman, to their roster as he and Hollywood Hogan took on Lex Luger and The Giant in the main event of Bash At The Beach. In addition to this tag match, the night would play host to a bout between Ric Flair and Roddy Piper, a US Title match where Jeff Jarrett defended against Steve McMichael, and DDP teaming with a mystery partner against the NWO pairing of Randy...2022-07-172h 02The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Great American Bash 1991Just two weeks before WCW's Great American Bash pay-per-view in 1991, Ric Flair who was at the time WCW Champion, walked out on the company, throwing the show into chaos. Not only were WCW forced to strip The Nature Boy of the title, but also change the scheduled main event, drafting Barry Windham in to replace Flair in a cage match against Lex Luger, in a match that would fill the title vacancy. In addition to that contest, Rick Steiner & Missy Hyatt were set to do battle with Arn Anderson & Paul E Dangerously in a unique mixed-tag match, and Sting...2022-07-101h 54The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Vengeance 2005Vengeance 2005 played host to the final match in the series between World Heavyweight Champion Batista, and Triple H, this time in a Hell in a Cell. This came at a time when John Cena had just been drafted over to the Raw brand, and was defending his WWE Title in a triple threat match against both Chris Jericho and Christian, and the very real personal lives of Lita and Edge were just coming to the fore, as Edge wrapped up his feud with Kane. Add on top of that, a dream rematch between Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle, and...2022-07-032h 06The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Money In The Bank 2016It's the time of the year again when a bunch of WWE stars attempt to climb a ladder and grab the Money in the Bank briefcase that entitles them to a WWE Title shot at a time of their choosing, and what better way to make that than by going back to the 2016 edition of the show. On the card, Roman Reigns defended his WWE Title against Seth Rollins, John Cena and AJ Styles take each other on in a 'dream match' and not forgetting the Money in the Bank ladder match itself, Dean Ambrose, Cesaro, Sami Zayn, Kevin...2022-06-262h 03The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE King of the Ring 1993In 1993, WWE decided to make their almost annual, King of the Ring tournament, the centre piece of a new Pay-Per-View event. The tournament would play host to one of the greatest nights in the career of Bret Hart as he faced Razor Ramon, Mr Perfect and Bam Bam Bigelow over the course of the night to take the crown and prove himself, by far and away, the best wrestler in the WWF. On the same evening, Hulk Hogan would make his last pay-per-view appearance for the company for 9 years, when he faced Yokozuna in a match for the WWF...2022-06-192h 06The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Extreme Rules 2017This week on The Random Wrestling Review, we take a look back just 5 years to the 2017 edition of Extreme Rules which played host to a main event featuring Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe, Finn Balor, Seth Rollins and Bray Wyatt vying for victory in a fatal 5-way match for a shot at Brock Lesnar's WWE Title. Underneath, Dean Ambrose and The Miz waged war in an opening 20-minute contest, Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss in a kendo stick on a pole match and a tag team title cage match between The Hardy Boyz and The Bar.
This week's episode...2022-06-121h 40The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE In Your House 22: Over The EdgeComing out of Wrestlemania 14, WWE were on a hot streak with the super over, and massively popular Steve Austin leading the charge as the company begun to chase down, and overtake WCW, in the Monday night wars. At In Your House 22: Over The Edge, Austin's feud with Vince McMahon was in full flow, and the WWE's Chairman had lined up Dude Love as the chosen one to unseat 'Stone Cold' as WWE Champion. In order to ensure victory for Love, McMahon had booked himself as special guest referee, and his cronies Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco as the special...2022-06-052h 22The Random Wrestling ReviewNXT Takeover: XXVOn this week's episode of The Random Wrestling Review, we look back at the NXT's 25th Takeover show, a night where Johnny Gargano defended the NXT Title opposite Adam Cole in a highly rated contest. Also on the show, the NXT Tag Titles are on the line in a 4-way ladder match, Io Shirai challenges Shayna Baszler for her NXT Women's Title and Riddle squares up to Roderick Strong.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Old Man, Tom, Matt, Stephen and Tinky.
2022-05-291h 47The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Over The Limit 2012With WWE in the midst of John Laurinaitus' reign of terror, John Cena had the chance to defeat him in the main event of Over The Limit 2012 to remove him from his role as GM of Raw and Smackdown. In addition to that, CM Punk defended his WWE Title against Daniel Bryan and World Champion Sheamus faced the challenge of a 4-way match for his belt, opposite Randy Orton, Chris Jericho and Alberto Del Rio.
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2022-05-222h 15The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE In Your House 1In 1995, WWE took the plunge and implemented the monthly pay-per-view schedule that remains to this day by introducing the In Your House events which would take place between the company's big 5. The first In Your House featured Bret Hart pulling double duty, Diesel defending the WWF Title against Sid and the company giving away a house!
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2022-05-151h 49The Random Wrestling ReviewAWA SuperClash IIIt's time for The Random Wrestling Review's annual check in with the AWA, this time going back to 1987 and their SuperClash II event which was headlined by the AWA World Title collision between Nick Bockwinkel and Curt Hennig. In addition, the AWA Women's Title is on the line as Sherri Martel defends against Madusa Micelli, Jerry 'Crusher' Blackwell takes on Boris Zhukov, and the duo of The Terrorist and The Mercenary battle Jimmy Snuka and Russ Francis.
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2022-05-081h 36The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Extreme Rules 2015This week on the Random Wrestling Review, we take a look back at WWE's Extreme Rules event from 2015. Just one month after cashing in his Money In The Bank briefcase at Wrestlemania 31 to win the WWE Title, Seth Rollins was defending the belt against the man who had defeated him earlier that night, Randy Orton, in a steel cage match. Orton would not only have to contend with his opponent however, but also the attention of The Authority, with Kane inserted as the special guest gapekeeper of the cage door. Also on the show, Roman Reigns battles The Big...2022-05-011h 57The Random Wrestling ReviewTNA Lockdown 2009For the first time on The Random Wrestling Review, our heroes take on Total Nonstop Action, the once main alternative to WWE in US wrestling. On this occasion, we take a look at the 2009 edition of their annual all-cage match pay-per-view, Lockdown featuring a main event between TNA World Champion and Mick Foley. Additionally, the card hosted the Lethal Lockdown bout, where Jeff Jarrett, AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe battled Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash, Booker T and Scott Steiner of the Main Event Mafia.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by...2022-04-242h 00The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Spring Stampede 1999In the spring of 1999, WCW was still just about hanging on in the Monday Night War against WWE and that April they put out their annual Spring Stampede show featuring stars a plenty- in the main event for example, Ric Flair defended his WCW World Title in a four-way match against Hulk Hogan, Sting and Diamond Dallas Page, with Randy Savage acting as the special guest referee. Underneath, Bill Goldberg faced Kevin Nash to try to avenge suffering his first ever loss to Nash back at the previous year's Starrcade pay-per-view, Scott Steiner and Booker T squared off in...2022-04-102h 03The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Wrestlemania IWhat better way to end this year's Wrestlemania trilogy of episodes than to go back to the place it all began, Wrestlemania I. Featuring a star-studded main event which saw Hulk Hogan and Mr T, with Jimmy Snuka in their corner, face Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff, with Bob Orton Jr in their corner. The match also includes Muhammad Ali and Pat Patterson as special guest referees, and appearances from Liberace and Billy Martin. In addition to the main event, Andre the Giant and Big John Studd battle one another in a $15,000 slam challenge contest, Wendi Richter looks to...2022-04-032h 10The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Wrestlemania XXVIThis week on The Random Wrestling Review our heroes take on a show that they personally attended- Wrestlemania XXVI, a night which would turn out to be the final match in Shawn Michaels' career, as he faced The Undertaker in the career vs. streak main event of the show. In addition to this, John Cena and Batista battled over the WWE Title, Chris Jericho defended the World Heavyweight Title against Edge, and Bret Hart looked to gain vengeance for the infamous Montreal Screw Job in an equally infamous match versus Vince McMahon.
The Random Wrestling Review is b...2022-03-271h 53The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Wrestlemania XIn the first of this year's 3-part Wrestlemania extravaganza, we look back to Wrestlemania X, a night that is largely remembered for two of Wrestlemania's greatest matches- the dramatic opener between brothers Bret and Owen Hart, and the innovative ladder match between Shawn Michaels and Razor Ramon over the Intercontinental Title. In addition to those two contests, the show sees all the usual celebrity appearances, a Bill Clinton impersonator, two world title matches, a falls-count-anywhere match with the strangest rules ever and a 10-man tag match get cancelled as the heel team couldn't decide on a team captain...
2022-03-202h 19The Random Wrestling ReviewECW Living Dangerously 2000With Rob Van Dam picking up an injury that would keep him out of action for months, he was forced to vacate the ECW Television Title after a record setting 23 months. At Living Dangerously 2000, ECW were looking to fill that vacancy with the semi-finals and finals of the tournament to crown a new champion, involving Rhyno, Sandman, Super Crazy and Little Guido. In addition, the show would also play host to one of the most dangerous stunts in the history of the company as New Jack and Vic Grimes took 'Living Dangerously' to a whole new, literal meaning, and...2022-03-131h 55The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Superbrawl IIWCW Superbrawl II would see Lex Luger defending his WCW World Heavyweight Title just a couple of months before signing for Vince McMahon's World Bodybuilding Federation, with Sting as his opponent. In addition to that main event, Ricky Steamboat was defending the US Title against Rick Rude, Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton put their tag titles on the line against The Steiner Brothers, and Brian Pillman challenged WCW Light-Heavyweight Champion Jushin 'Thunder' Liger in a celebrated contest.
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2022-03-062h 09The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Elimination Chamber 2011WWE were on the Road to Wrestlemania 27 when they presented the 2011 edition of the Elimination Chamber and were finalising the card with a pair of Chamber matches and WWE Title contest. In the Chamber matches, firstly Edge defends the World Heavyweight Title against Rey Mysterio Jr, Kane, The Big Show, Drew McIntyre and Wade Barrett, and then John Cena, CM Punk, John Morrison, Randy Orton, Sheamus and R-Truth battled it out to determine who would challenge for the WWE Title at that year's 'Mania- against either The Miz or Jerry Lawler.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to...2022-02-271h 58The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Saturday Night’s Main Event 5 (February 1986)With Wrestlemania 2 just a few weeks away, WWE were making a major pitch for pay-per-view buys with the latest episode of Saturday Night's Main Event. This one featured hype for all the main matches at the big show, including Mr T facing Bob Orton Jr in a boxing match, Hulk Hogan defending the WWE Title against Magnificent Muraco and The British Bulldogs having a shot at The Dream Team's Tag Team belts. On top of all that, the show includes the unveiling of the 'Real American' Hulk Hogan music video!
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to...2022-02-201h 32The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Superbrawl VIIt's back to World Championship Wrestling for this week's episode of The Random Wrestling Review as we go back to 1996 and Superbrawl VI that took place just a few months before the arrival of the NWO. At this event, WCW presented a double cage match main event, with Hulk Hogan and The Giant facing off in one match, and Randy Savage defending the WCW Title against Ric Flair in the other.
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2022-02-132h 00The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Royal Rumble 2022Last Saturday, WWE presented it's annual Royal Rumble show, featuring both the Men and Women's Royal Rumble matches, as well as Roman Reigns defending the Universal Title against Seth Rollins and the WWE Title match between Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley. During the show, the company provided a boat load of surprises and clearly signposted their vision for this year's Wrestlemania- but was it any good? The Random Wrestling Review breaks it all down for you!
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2022-02-063h 02The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Royal Rumble 2004This week on The Random Wrestling Review, we take a look back at the night Chris Benoit entered the Rumble match at number 1 and went all the way to the end and booked his place in the main event of Wrestlemania 20. On the way, things heated up in the Mick Foley and Randy Orton feud, Shawn Michaels and Triple H faced one off in a Last Man Standing Match and Eddie & Chavo battled each other following the break up of Los Guerreros
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Tinky, Tom and Matt.2022-01-302h 21The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Royal Rumble 1990Royal Rumble season is back on The Random Wrestling Review and begins this year with the 1990 edition of the spectacular. Featuring the big face off in the Rumble between the two biggest stars in the industry at the time, Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior, the 30-man rumble match takes centre stage here. In addition, Greg Valentine and Ronnie Garvin face each other in a submission match, and The Genius takes on Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake.
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2022-01-232h 21The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW SinThis week, we take a look at one of WCW's last pay-per-views, their January 2001 offer, Sin, a night that's infamous mainly for the hideous leg break suffered by Sid Vicious in the main event for the WCW title where he was up against defending Champion Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett and a Mystery Opponent. It was also the night of Goldberg's final ever WCW match as he and Sarge battled Totally Buffed in a contest with the stipulation that if Goldberg's team lost, he'd be banned from the company.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this w...2022-01-162h 07The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE New Year’s Revolution 2007After a one week break, The Random Wrestling Review is back and in line with the beginning of 2022 we cover WWE's New Year's Revolution 2007 where John Cena was set to defend the WWE Title against Umaga. In addition to that, D-Generation X were up against Rated RKO in a contest for the latter's Tag Team Title, Jeff Hardy and Johnny Nitro squared off in a cage match for the Intercontinental Title and Ric Flair fought Kenny Dykstra.
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2022-01-091h 48The Random Wrestling ReviewAWA Christmas Night 1984It's the Christmas special of The Random Wrestling Review, and this week the podcast goes back further than it has ever gone before and explores a promotion it hasn't looked at previously with AWA's Christmas Night 1984 show. The card includes an AWA Title match between Rick Martel and Jimmy Garvin, Nick Bockwinkel taking on Curt Hennig and a tag contest pitting Greg Gagne & Jerry Blackwell against Bruiser Brody and The Masked Superstar
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2021-12-261h 29The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Armageddon 2008Come the end of 2008, Jeff Hardy was riding a wave of popularity and had been a nearly-man on a number of occasions as regards to winning the WWE Title. Running into Armageddon he would have another chance to win the gold as he faced Champion, Edge, and Triple H in a triple-threat match. In addition to this, Batista and Randy Orton would do battle, John Cena defended the World Heavyweight Title against Chris Jericho, and CM Punk faced Rey Mysterio in the final of a tournament to name a new number 1 contender to the Intercontinental Title.
The...2021-12-191h 56The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Saturday Night‘s Main Event 14 (January 1988)It's time for another Saturday Night's Main Event episode and this time around Hulk Hogan is facing the challenge of King Kong Bundy in a rematch from the previous SNME but this time, Bundy has Andre the Giant in his corner and is gunning for Hogan's WWE Title. In addition to this Strike Force defend their recently won tag titles against The Bolsheviks and Jake Roberts battles Sika.
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2021-12-121h 18The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Armageddon 1999For WWE's final pay-per-view of the last millennium the company served up a main event which saw Triple H face Vince McMahon in a match where if Vince McMahon won Triple H's marriage to Stephanie would be annulled but if Triple H won, not only would the marriage stand, but also Triple H would receive a future WWE Title shot. Underneath, Chyna and Chris Jericho battled over the Intercontinental Title, The Rock N Sock Connection challenged the New Age Outlaws for the tag team straps and Kane and X-Pac fought one another in a steel cage.
The...2021-12-052h 11The Random Wrestling ReviewNWA Starrcade 1986: Night of the SkywalkersIt's time for NWA/WCW's equivalent of Wrestlemania as we take a look back at Starrcade from 1986, subtitled 'Night of the Skywalkers' due to the Scaffold Match set to take place between The Road Warriors and Midnight Express. Also on the show, Ric Flair defends his NWA World Title against Nikita Koloff, The Rock N Roll Express defended their Tag Titles against The Minnesota Wrecking Crew, and Dusty Rhodes put his Television Title on the line in a first blood match versus Tully Blanchard.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you by Old Man, Tom and...2021-11-282h 21The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Survivor Series 1993In the final part of our trilogy of Survivor Series episodes we take a look back at the Survivor Series 1993 a night where the Foreign Fanatics, led by Yokozuna and including Crush, Ludvig Borga and Jacques of the Quebecers, take on the All Americans of Lex Luger, Undertaker and The Steiner Brothers in the main event. In addition, the Hart family come together, as four of the brothers take on Shawn Michaels and his Knights of the Squared Circle, and Razor Ramon teams with 1-2-3 Kid, Marty Jannetty and Randy Savage against IRS, Diesel, Rick Martel and Adam...2021-11-211h 49The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Survivor Series 2010This week the Random Wrestling Review covers Survivor Series 2010 where John Cena was facing a dilemna as he was set to be the Special Guest Referee of the WWE Title match between Randy Orton and leader of the Nexus, Wade Barrett. If Cena ensured that Barrett won the title he would be free of the Nexus after having previously been forced to join them, but if he raised the hand of Randy Orton, he would be fired from WWE. In addition, the show would also see a World Heavyweight Title collision between Kane and Edge and a traditional Survivor...2021-11-141h 54The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Survivor Series 1994This week we head into a trifecta of Survivor Series episodes, beginning with the 1994 edition which features the return match between Undertaker and Yokozuna as they battle in a casket match. In addition to this, Bret Hart defends the WWE Title in a submission match against Bob Backlund where the winner will be decided by which of their corner men throw in the towel first. On top of that, there are 3 Survivor Series matches on the show, with the continuation of Lex Luger's feud with the Million Dollar Corporation highlighted in one, and the continuing issues between Razor Ramon...2021-11-071h 47The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Halloween Havoc 1998In the 2nd part of our double header, comparing 2 shows that took place within a week of each other at the height of the Monday Night Wars, we take a look back at WCW's Halloween Havoc 1998. For the show, WCW had lined up a monster line up which included the rematch between Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior, Goldberg defending the World Title opposite Diamond Dallas Page, Bret Hart facing Sting and a collision between former tag partners as Kevin Nash took on Scott Hall.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you by Old Man, Tom and T...2021-10-312h 13The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Judgment Day: In Your HouseAt the height of the Monday Night War, WWE went into their October pay-per-view with a vacant WWE Title. To fill that vacancy, Vince McMahon had booked a match between Undertaker and Kane with 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin as the special guest referee with the stipulation that if Austin didn't crown one of the Brothers of Destruction the new Champion, he'd be fired from the company. Also on the show, Ken Shamrock would defend the Intercontinental Title against Mankind and The Rock was facing up to former Nation of Domination stablemate, Mark Henry. This episode also features the first...2021-10-242h 00The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE No Mercy 2006With King Booker reigning over Smackdown as World Heavyweight Champion, he rolls into No Mercy with the prospect of a fatal 4-way defence of the belt against Batista, Bobby Lashley and Finley. In an attempt to get an advantage before the bout, he sets his trusty subject William Regal off on a mission to get Finley to join forces with him resulting in Regal getting himself into some ridiculous scrapes and eventually leading to a match with a returning star. In addition to this, Rey Mysterio and Chavo Guerrero do battle in a falls count anywhere match and MVP...2021-10-171h 52The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Hell In A Cell 2011When WWE's annual gimmick match pay-per-view, Hell in a Cell rolled around in 2011, we were all still in the midst of the summer of CM Punk. Coming off of that period, Punk was involved in a three way tussle over the WWE Title with rivals John Cena and Alberto Del Rio, and here they face one another in the first ever three-way Cell match. In addition to that, Mark Henry defends the World Heavyweight Title against Randy Orton, and The Miz and R-Truth are causing chaos for all around following their recent firing from WWE by Triple H...
2021-10-101h 37The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Saturday Night‘s Main Event 23 (October 1989)With WWE still riding the high of the late 1980's wrestling boom, they put on this episode of Saturday Night's Main Event between that year's SummerSlam and Survivor Series pay-per-views. It features Hulk Hogan defending the WWE Title against 'Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase, 'Macho King' Randy Savage against Jimmy Snuka and Roddy Piper going up against Haku!
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2021-10-031h 29The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Fall Brawl 1996This show takes place just a few short months after the NWO had been formed following Hulk Hogan's infamous heel turn and teaming up with Outsiders, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. With WCW now on a super hot streak and with ratings going through the roof thanks to the super-over New World Order angle, the company presented Fall Brawl which would feature a War Games main event pitting Team NWO vs. Team WCW. In addition, Randy Savage would take on The Giant, The Nasty Boys would go for the Tag Title against Harlem Heat and Rey Mysterio would be...2021-09-261h 51The Random Wrestling ReviewNXT Takeover: Fatal 4-WayThe early NXT Takeover shows that were based out of Full Sail University quickly built up a reputation for being some of the best wrestling shows around. This week, The Random Wrestling Review look back at NXT Takeover: Fatal 4-Way, which featured a main event of Adrian Neville vs. Sami Zayn vs. Tyler Breeze vs. Tyson Kid, a Women's Title match between Charlotte and Bayley and The Ascension putting the NXT Tag Titles on the line versus The Lucha Dragons.
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2021-09-191h 45The Random Wrestling ReviewAEW All Out 2021Last Sunday AEW put on the biggest show in their short history and showcased not only the return to the ring of CM Punk after 7 years away, against Darby Allin, but also the debut in AEW of both Adam Cole and Brian Danielson. On the way there was a wrestling show that included the World Title being on the line as Kenny Omega defended against Christian Cage in the main event, a Tag Team title cage match between The Young Bucks and The Lucha Brothers, and the conclusion of the feud between Chris Jericho and MJF.
The...2021-09-122h 48The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Clash of the Champions 20: 20th AnniversaryAs WCW continued the build for their annual Halloween Havoc pay-per-view, they stopped on the way for the latest Clash of the Champions special on TBS, for a show that would celebrate 20 years of pro-wrestling on the Network. To mark such an occasion, Andre the Giant, Bruno Sammartino, Dusty Rhodes and many other legends have turned up to watch a big 8-man tag main event featuring Sting, Nikita Koloff and The Steiner Brothers against Jake Roberts, Rick Rude, Big Van Vader and Super Invader.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you by Old Man, Tom and T...2021-09-051h 34The Random Wrestling ReviewNXT Takeover: BrooklynThis week we take a look back at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn, an important night in the history of WWE's development brand, representing as it did, a first foray into large markets and sold out crowds. It also played host to a massive double main event as Finn Balor defended the NXT Title against Kevin Owens, and Bayley and Sasha Banks tore the roof off with their classic bout over the Women's Title. Underneath, Samoa Joe took on Baron Corbin, Jushin 'Thunder' Liger made a very special one-off appearance and Apollo Crews made his NXT debut.
The Random...2021-08-291h 50The Random Wrestling ReviewRWR Now: The Return of CM Punk, Becky Lynch & Brock LesnarThis past weekend saw perhaps one of the most significant moments in pro wrestling for years- the return of CM Punk, and his arrival in AEW. Then on Saturday, WWE presented SummerSlam and responded with the major comeback of both Becky Lynch and Brock Lesnar. In this bonus episode, The Random Wrestling Review regulars give their verdict on all the goings on.
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2021-08-2541 minThe Random Wrestling ReviewWWE SummerSlam 1990In the final of our trio of SummerSlam episodes, we bring you our review of SummerSlam 1990, host to a double main event! Firstly, The Ultimate Warrior was up against Rick Rude in a steel cage in defence of his WWE Title, and also Hulk Hogan took on the mighty Earthquake! In addition to these big matches, Demolition defended the tag titles against The Hart Foundation, Randy Savage was set for a battle with Dusty Rhodes and the Intercontinental Title was also on the line with Champion, Mr Perfect, against 'The Texas Tornado' Kerry Von Erich!
The Random W...2021-08-222h 04The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE SummerSlam 2012In the spring of 2012, Brock Lesnar returned to WWE after an 8 year absence that had seen 'The Beast Incarnate' become a Mixed Martial Arts super-draw, winning the UFC's Heavyweight Title in the process. In his second match after returning to pro-wrestling, Lesnar was booked versus 'The Game' Triple H in the main event match of SummerSlam. In addition to this clash, which had been dubbed 'The Perfect Storm', CM Punk would defend his WWE Title against The Big Show and John Cena in a triple threat match, and Chris Jericho would battle recently crowned 'Mr Money In The Bank...2021-08-152h 00The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE SummerSlam 1997Still in the midst of a losing streak in the Monday Night War against rivals WCW, the WWE presented Summer Slam 1997 in August of that year, with a main event featuring Champion, The Undertaker against Bret Hart and which also featured Shawn Michaels as the special guest referee. The night however, is maybe best remembered for the infamous events of the Intercontinental Title match pitting Owen Hart against 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin with the closing moments playing a massive part in Austin's future career. As well as these two bouts, the show also featured a steel cage battle between...2021-08-082h 22The Random Wrestling ReviewNWA Great American Bash 1988: GreensboroIn 1988, the NWA set off on a 40 date tour of the US, titled Great American Bash, in addition to presenting a pay-per-view of one of the events, they also recorded this show for posterity during the tour. Containing a War Games match, a Scaffold Match, a Bunkhouse Match and featuring the likes of Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Sting, Lex Luger, The Road Warriors and many others, this is a unique event for us to cover...
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2021-08-011h 52The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Bash At The Beach 1995Just a few short weeks away from the launch of WCW Nitro, the company presented it's Bash At The Beach pay-per-view which would feature a cage match main event pitting WCW World Champion, Hulk Hogan, against Big Van Vader. In addition, Randy Savage and Ric Flair would do battle in a Lifeguard Match and Sting would defend his US Title against Meng. All of this would take place on a public beach in the raging hot sun, making for a unique show in more ways than one...
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you by Old...2021-07-252h 10The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Vengeance 2004After dropping the World Heavyweight Title to Chris Benoit at Wrestlemania 20, Triple H had been on a mission to win the belt back ever since. In the build up to Vengeance 2004, Triple H employed a new tactic, as he tried to manipulate the impressionable Eugene into helping him overcome the Rabid Wolverine. In addition to the contest between Triple H and Benoit, this show also hosts an Intercontinental Title bout where Randy Orton defends the belt against Edge and the feud between Matt Hardy and Kane continue.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you by Old M...2021-07-181h 42The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Great American Bash 1990At the beginning of a new decade, WCW was very much ushering in a new era as the 'Star of the 1980's', Ric Flair was defending the NWA World Heavyweight Title against the 'Star of the 1990's', Sting. In addition to this main event, WCW's tag team division was electric as Doom faced The Rock n Roll Express in defence of the World Tag Titles, The Midnight Express faced The Southern Boys, and The Steiners went up against The Fabulous Freebirds. All this, plus a pre-Undertaker, Mark Callaway, the WCW debut of Big Van Vader and much more...
2021-07-112h 03The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE The Bash 2009Having headlined that year's Wrestlemania 25, Triple H and Randy Orton's feud concludes at The Bash 2009 as they face one another in a 3 Stages of Hell match for the WWE Title. Also on the card, The Miz finally gets his wish to face John Cena, CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Title against Jeff Hardy and Intercontinental Champion, Chris Jericho faces Rey Mysterio in a title vs. mask match.
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2021-07-041h 51The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE King of the Ring 1996The King of the Ring 1996 has long since gone down in history as one of the most important events of the 1990's thanks to the victory in the tournament that year of 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and his subsequent money spinning victory speech, but is it any good as an event? To answer that question, we dig deep into the 3 tournament matches on the card as well as Shawn Michaels defending the WWE Title against Davey Boy Smith, Mankind taking on the Undertaker and a grudge match between Jerry Lawler and Ultimate Warrior, as well as much more.
2021-06-272h 02The Random Wrestling ReviewNXT Takeover: Chicago IIBy 2018 the NXT Takeover series had already gained a formidable reputation for great wrestling action, and when NXT Takeover returned to Chicago in June of 2018 it was coming back with the latest instalment in the bitter war between former DIY tag team partners, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, as they faced one another in an epic 35-minute street fight. In addition to that, Aleister Black was defending the NXT Title against Lars Sullivan, Women's Champion, Shayna Baszler was putting her title on the line versus Nikki Cross and Velveteen Dream battled Ricochet.
The Random Wrestling Review is b...2021-06-201h 37The Random Wrestling ReviewECW One Night Stand 2005In one of the most famous wrestling pay-per-views of all time, ECW was revived under the WWE banner for One Night Stand in 2005. The show was a tribute to a wrestling company that, with limited resources, had revolutionised professional wrestling in the 1990's before going out of business in 2001. Here, among other matches, Lance Storm faces Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit takes on Kurt Angle, Psicosis and Rey Mysterio do battle and The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer go up against The Dudley Boys, and all the while, wrestlers from Raw and Smackdown have threatened to invade the show.
...2021-06-132h 12The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Elimination Chamber 2015In 2015, WWE took Elimination Chamber from its traditional spot in February and plonked it into the middle of a busy period of shows which included 3 WWE Network Specials in the space of 6 weeks. The upshot was this show which featured Kevin Owens' main roster debut, the first ever tag team Elimination Chamber match, Seth Rollins defending the WWE Title against Dean Ambrose, and a battle for the vacant Intercontinental Title in another Chamber bout.
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2021-06-062h 00The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Slamboree 1993: A Legends‘ ReunionThe Random Wrestling Review goes back to WCW Slamboree again, this time to take a look at the 1993 edition of the event, subtitled 'A Legends' Reunion' and that is because there are 3 'legends' matches in the middle of the show featuring some of the stars of yesteryear and the company's first Hall of Fame induction. In addition to that, Big Van Vader defends the WCW Title against Davey Boy Smith, the NWA Title is also on the line when Barry Windham takes on Arn Anderson and The Hollywood Blonds defend their tag team belts against the team of Ricky...2021-05-302h 05The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Judgment Day 2007In this episode, our heroes look back at Judgment Day 2007 a show with 3 big title matches- Edge defending his World Heavyweight Title against Batista, John Cena facing the mighty Great Khali for the WWE Title and the ECW Title being up for grabs as Vince McMahon defended the belt alongside his son Shane and Umaga, against Bobby Lashley. In addition, Shawn Michaels was due to take on Randy Orton and Chris Benoit would wrestle his final ever pay-per-view match putting his US title on the line against MVP.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you by...2021-05-231h 43The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Saturday Night‘s Main Event 1 (May 1985)The Random Wrestling Review goes further back into history than ever before as our three hosts take a look at the very first WWE Saturday Night's Main Event from May of 1985. Included on the pod is analysis on the 4 match card, which included Hulk Hogan defending his WWE Title against Bob Orton Jr, and Women's Champion Wendi Richter, with Cyndi Lauper in her corner, taking on The Fabulous Moolah. Also on the show is the latest chapter in 'The Game' and the usual irreverence you will have come to expect by now!
The Random Wrestling Review is b...2021-05-161h 19The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Slamboree 2000This week's episode takes a look back at WCW, less than one year before the company was bought by WWE. Hollywood star, David Arquette is the WCW World Champion and defends the belt at the show in a three-way, triple decker cage match versus Jeff Jarrett and Diamond Dallas Page. The so-called 'dream team' of Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo are in control of the creative side of the company and are trying to make their new vision of WCW work with a show packed full of big names competing on either side of the Millionaires Club versus New...2021-05-092h 16The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Payback 2016Coming off the back of Wrestlemania 32, WWE were looking forward to what they were calling the beginning of a new era, with a 6-match card headlined by the WWE Title match between Roman Reigns and AJ Styles. Also on the show, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn were set to face off, The Miz was defending his Intercontinental Title against Cesaro, Chris Jericho and Dean Ambrose would be on opposite sides of the ring and Charlotte was putting her Women's Title on the line versus Natalya. In addition to all this, Vince McMahon had promised to reveal his choice for...2021-05-022h 00The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Backlash 2002Following Hulk Hogan's legendary match with The Rock at Wrestlemania 18, WWE were eager to cash in on the apparent revival of Hulkamania, and rushed him into the main event of WWE Backlash 2002, against Undisputed Champion, Triple H. Also on this show, Steve Austin faces The Undertaker with Ric Flair acting as a Special referee as the two men fought over who would be named the number 1 contender to the title, Kurt Angle took on Edge, Brock Lesnar had his first ever televised match, against Jeff Hardy, and Rob Van Dam defended the Intercontinental Title against Eddie Guerrero.
T...2021-04-251h 59The Random Wrestling ReviewWCW Spring Stampede 1994Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat resume their feud from 5 years previously as they battle one another in the main event for the WCW Title. Underneath, Sting and Rick Rude battle over the International Title, 'Stunning' Steve Austin defends the United States title against The Great Muta, Vader takes on The Boss and Dustin Rhodes faces Bunkhouse Buck in a Bunkhouse Match.
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2021-04-181h 59The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Wrestlemania 30In the final part of our trilogy of Wrestlemania shows, we take a deep dive into Wrestlemania 30 the night where The Undertaker's streak was finally broken and Daniel Bryan arose to the top of the WWE ladder by defeating Triple H, Randy Orton and Batista all in one night. We take a look at all of this in great detail, as well as Cesaro's victory in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, John Cena's battle with Bray Wyatt and the show opening segment featuring the three biggest stars in company history- Hulk Hogan, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and...2021-04-112h 49The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Wrestlemania XIXIn the 2nd week of our Wrestlemania season trio of episodes, we take a look at Wrestlemania 19, widely regarded as one of the greatest ever Wrestlemania events. The main event saw Kurt Angle defend his WWE Title against Brock Lesnar, but underneath the card was stacked, with The Rock and Steve Austin battling each other in the 3rd of their Wrestlemania matches, Hulk Hogan against Vince McMahon, Triple H defending the World Heavyweight Title against Booker T and Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you by Old Man, Tom and Tinky.2021-04-042h 27The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Wrestlemania VIIThe Random Wrestling Review has finally made it to Wrestlemania season, and we start this 3 week period of Wrestlemania reviews with Wrestlemania 7, the night Hulk Hogan overcame Sgt Slaughter to win his 3rd WWF Title. This was also the night of the 'Macho King' Randy Savage and The Ultimate Warrior's 'Career-Ending' Match which includes one of the most emotional moments in Wrestlemania history. In addition this, the card includes The Hart Foundation's defence of the WWF Tag Titles against The Nasty Boys, Mr Perfect facing Big Bossman for the Intercontinental Title and much, much more...
The Random...2021-03-282h 24The Random Wrestling ReviewECW Living Dangerously 1999For the first time ever, The Random Wrestling Review is going extreme! Living Dangerously sees the Philadelphia based promotion presenting its annual Living Dangerously show, with a main event pitting ECW World Champion, Taz, against FTW Champion, Sabu. Also on the show, Rob Van Dam defends the Television title opposite Jerry Lynn, New Jack battles his former partner in the Gangstas, Mustafa, and Shane Douglas teams with Tommy Dreamer to face The Impact Players.
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2021-03-211h 53The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Saturday Night‘s Main Event 15 (March 1988)With WWE coming off the heels of the biggest television audience in North American wrestling history, and also well on their way to that year's Wrestlemania 4, they presented another prime-time special on NBC-the 15th edition of Saturday Night's Main Event. The show featured Hulk Hogan against King Harley Race and a prelude to the final of the coming tournament to crown a new World Champion, as Randy Savage and Ted Dibiase faced one another just weeks before their Wrestlemania 4 collision.
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2021-03-141h 47The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Fastlane 2017On the road to Wrestlemania 33, WWE stopped off at Fastlane, a Raw brand exclusive pay-per-view with a main event offering of Kevin Owens defending his Universal Title against Goldberg. In addition, Bayley and Charlotte Flair squared off in a bout for the Raw Women's Title and Roman Reigns battled the seemingly indestructible, Braun Strowman.
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2021-03-072h 22The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE No Way Out 2000No Way Out featured the notorious Hell in a Cell match between Triple H and Cactus Jack that carried the stipulation that if Cactus Jack lost, Mick Foley would have to retire. In addition, The Big Show faced The Rock following the controversial ending to that year's Royal Rumble match and a partial passing of the torch was taking place as the 1st half of the Attitude Era was drawing to a close, and a new, more wrestling based product began to come to the fore.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you by Old Man...2021-02-282h 05The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Elimination Chamber 2013With WWE on the road to Wrestlemania 29, they presented the 2013 edition of the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Interestingly enough however, the Chamber match, which included the likes of Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Daniel Bryan, Kane and Mark Henry, wasn't the feature attraction, as in the main event, The Rock defended his WWE Title against CM Punk.
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2021-02-211h 39The Random Wrestling ReviewNWA Clash of the Champions 5: St Valentine‘s MassacreIt's Valentine's Day and The Random Wrestling Review is getting into the spirit of things by covering a Valentine themed wrestling show. In February of 1989, the NWA was gearing up for the Chi-Town Rumble and had one big stop off on the way, with the latest Clash of the Champions television special on TBS. This one features a major angle between Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat, as well as the likes of Lex Luger, The Road Warriors, Butch Reed, The Midnight Express and Rick Stiner in action.
The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you by Old M...2021-02-141h 37The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Royal Rumble 2021Last Sunday, WWE presented the latest edition of the Royal Rumble, and so, in a break from usual service, The Random Wrestling Review will, for the first time ever, be reviewing a show which has only just taken place! It was an event which included two rumble matches- won by Bianca Belair and Edge, as well as a Last Man Standing, Universal Title match between Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens, and Goldberg's attempt at taking Drew McIntyre's WWE Title. In addition to all this, the Royal Rumble saw the return of Christian, Sasha Banks defending the Smackdown Women's Title...2021-02-073h 09The Random Wrestling ReviewWWE Royal Rumble 1992Considered by many to be the best Royal Rumble of all time, the 1992 edition of the show is remembered best for being the night Ric Flair won both the rumble match, and in the process, the WWF World Title. In addition to the near 1 hour performance by 'The Nature Boy', this episode also looks at the start of the Hogan and Sid feud, Roddy Piper's first, and only, championship victory in the WWF as well as all other aspects of both the rumble itself, and the undercard.
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