Articles by Andrew Soucek

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: X-Pac 1,2,360 with Shelton Benjamin on his return to WWE, how things have changed in the company, the one wrestler he went off on, his thoughts on Brock Lesnar, which two legends made him nervous to compete against (Ep. 76)

March 14, 2018 Andrew Soucek

X-Pac 1-2-360 Guest: Shelton Benjamin sits down with X-Pac Release Date: February 28th, 2018 Recap by: Sean McGraw DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Recap: X-Pac is joined by Jimbo, Denise, Bill and TK. This week’s guest will be Shelton Benjamin. The panel starts off with a discussion of the Elimination Chamber Match. They all liked the aesthetic changes to the chamber itself […]

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E&C'S POD OF AWESOMENESS

PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: E&C Pod of Awesomeness with Rey Mysterio on if he’s interested in a WWE return, losing his mask in WCW, opponents he’d like to face, accidentally injuring The Undertaker

March 11, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Edge & Christian’s Pod of Awesomeness Recap with Guest, Rey Mysterio Release Date: March 2, 2018 By: Jeff Indelicato DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD “For The Benefit of Those with No Time” (Top Stories) Rey’s son Dominik is now training to become a wrestler Mysterio began wrestling at the age of 14 and had to pass a test to become a […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: X-Pac 1,2,360 with Shawn Michaels and Rory Karpf on the biggest challenges while making the Ric Flair documentary, a scene that was cut from the movie, HBK on working with Kevin Nash and Sid, his role in NXT, why his retirement match was against Undertaker (Ep. 74)

March 10, 2018 Andrew Soucek

X-Pac 1-2-360 Guest: Shawn Michaels and Rory Karpf Release Date: February 21st, 2018 Recap by: Sean McGraw DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Recap: Interview with Rory Karpf X-Pac is joined by Jimbo, Denise, TK and Rory Karpf in studio. Shawn Michaels will join the show on the phone. X-Pac starts off the show by announcing that the show will now be […]

Jim Cornette's Drive-Thru

PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on how Jeff Jarrett would have done in the territory days, his interactions with Chyna, why The Midnight Express didn’t go to the WWF in the ’80s, if Tully Blanchard would have been a good world champion (Ep. 43)

March 10, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 43 Release date: March 5, 2017 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette email questions from fans about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Short and funny intro! Drive Thru audience is growing! Plugs […]

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QUICK QUOTES: Danny Davis on being a heel referee, working WrestleMania with The Hart Foundation, reflecting on lost colleagues

March 6, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Danny Davis was a recent guest on the most recent episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling and reflected back on his career. Here are some of the highlights they sent along: Reliving his tough childhood while writing his book: “Nobody likes to look back and relive (as you pointed out) your past because it is over. I […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: The Steve Austin Show with Vampiro on the WCW stars who initially snubbed him, why he’s not a fan of the WWE system, his take on the Sexy Star/Rosemary situation, Season 4 of Lucha Underground

March 4, 2018 Andrew Soucek

The Steve Austin Show Release Date: March 1st, 2018 Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD 0:00 – Intro (The podcast actually starts at 2:57. The first 2:56 are sponsor reads) We are at 317 Gimmick Street once again and on today’s show is Ian Hodgkinson aka Vampiro who is in LA for the Lucha Underground TV tapings. They’ll […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: The Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with David Bixenspan on if wrestling journalism exists, the difficulty of getting interviews with WWE talent, State of Wrestling on what’s going on with Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey’s first appearances (Ep. 175)

March 3, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: March 1, 2018 Guest: David Bixenspan Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson Newsworthy Items Sam still doesn’t believe wrestling journalism is a thing. David thinks WWE needs to provide better access. Sam doesn’t think there are enough real stories to cover.   Sam does not think now is the time to take Johnny Gargano out of […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: The Steve Austin Show with Ivory (Part 2) on her non-wrestling job before the WWF, the advice Chyna gave her, joining Right to Censor, Mae Young’s prank on Jerry Lawler, entering the WWE Hall of Fame

February 27, 2018 Andrew Soucek

The Steve Austin Show Release Date: February 22, 2018 Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD 0:00 – Intro (The podcast actually starts at 2:44. The first 2:43 are sponsor reads) Steve is in Nevada visiting his in laws. He and his brother are looking to do some four wheeling if the weather holds up. Coming up on the […]

Cornette's Drive-Thru

PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on the origins of Vince McMahon’s strut, Doink getting beaten up by a crowd, insight on blading, good finishing moves (Ep. 42)

February 27, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 42 Release date: February 19, 2017 Recap by: Paul Briody Top stories/moments of interest: DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette email questions from fans about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 – Jim opens the podcast by accusing the Republicans of ruining […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Jinder Mahal on when he found out he was getting a push, losing the World Title, did his feud with Nakamura go too far? State of Wrestling on SmackDown’s troubles (Ep. 174)

February 27, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Sam Roberts Wrestling Show Release Date: February 22, 18 Guest: Jinder Mahal Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Jinder Mahal found out he was getting a push at WrestleMania 33    Jinder learned a lot from Randy Orton and AJ Styles   Jinder doesn’t believe he was pushed just before of WWE’s goals in India    […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: The Steve Austin Show with Ivory on her time in GLOW, what the audition process was like, how Babe The Farmer’s Daughter got the rights to the promotion, why Miss Kitty would get mad at Trish Stratus

February 26, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Written Podcast Recap: The Steve Austin Show – Ivory The Steve Austin Show Release Date: February 20, 2018 Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD 0:00 – Intro (The podcast actually starts at 2:49. The first 2:48 are sponsor ads) We are at 317 Gimmick Street Steve’s guest today (and the Thursday podcast) is Ivory, aka Tina Ferrari aka […]

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E&C'S POD OF AWESOMENESS

PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: E&C Pod of Awesomeness with Elias on who comes up with his songs, how much he paid for his FCW tryouts, John Cena’s initial reaction to “Walk With Elias,” what do wrestlers say when they walk down the entrance way?

February 26, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Edge & Christian’s Pod of Awesomeness Recap with Guest, Elias Release Date: February 9, 2018 By: Jeff Indelicato DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD “For The Benefit of Those with No Time” (Top Stories) The character of Elias is truly just an extension of the real person, and he’s a classic rock fan who has been playing the guitar since the age […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: X-Pac 1,2,360 – remembering Curt Hennig, Ivory in the WWE Hall of Fame, X-Pac’s talks with Lucha Underground, Dolph Ziggler’s unique clause in his contract, Mayweather vs. Punk? (Ep. 74)

February 23, 2018 Andrew Soucek

X-Pac 1-2-360 Guest: Remembering Curt Hennig and More Headlines with X-Pac Release Date: February 14th, 2018 Recap by: Sean McGraw DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Recap: X-Pac is joined by Jimbo, Denise, Bill and TK and guest Aneesa Bar is sitting in with them as well. There won’t be any interview guest this week. It will be a news discussion and […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: The Steve Austin Show with Edge and Christian on their history of injuries, retirement, reaction to the Montreal Screwjob, developing the first TLC match, Edge on what the best pay-per-view ever is

February 18, 2018 Andrew Soucek

The Steve Austin Show Release Date: February 13, 2018 Recap by: Joe Aguinaldo DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD 0:00 – Intro We are at 317 Gimmick Street and on today’s podcast are Adam Copeland and Jay Reso, aka Edge and Christian. Edge is in Ireland filing Vikings and Christian is doing an appearance in Wisconsin. Steve will be talking about how […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Booker T on the Corey Graves situation, why the NWO almost ruined the business, his infamous match with Buff Bagwell, Sam on the potential of Ronda Rousey in WWE and co-branded pay-per-views (Ep. 173)

February 18, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast Release Date: February 15, 2018 Guest: Booker T Recap By: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Booker T calls out the dirt sheets who ran the Graves story with no proof. Booker claims Kevin Nash invited him to be in the nWo. Booker thinks there is real talent in WWE today.   Sam believes […]

Jim Cornette's Drive-Thru

PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on who Randy Savage said killed “more young wrestler’s careers than drugs,” Owen Hart’s piledriver on Steve Austin, wrestlers pointing at the WrestleMania sign, are the Nasty Boys overlooked? (Ep. 41)

February 16, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 41 Release date: February 12, 2017 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette email questions from fans about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 –  Intro confirms the weather is awful in New York and Louisville, […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast with Renee Young on what it was like to lose Talking Smack, being married to Dean Ambrose, her greatest WWE moments, why Sam thinks Daniel Bryan will wrestle again in WWE, who the next big star in the company is (Ep. 172)

February 16, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Sam Roberts Wrestling Show Release Date: February 8, 2018 Guest: Renee Young Recap by: Matthew Wilkinson DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Newsworthy Items Renee Young has some show ideas Young was sad when Talking Smack was taken away Renee originally wanted to get into comedy Sam thinks that Elias is the future of WWE Sam thinks Daniel Bryan will wrestle again […]

Jim Cornette's Drive-Thru

PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on Stan Lane’s potential as a singles star, the surprising name who was the best champion of the ’80s, who Jim would be most interested in managing today (Ep. 40)

February 15, 2018 Andrew Soucek

Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru Episode 40 Release date: February 5, 2017 Recap by: Paul Briody DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Top stories/moments of interest: • Usual format in which Brian Last asks Jim Cornette email questions from fans about current wrestling and wrestling history with great chemistry between the two. 0:00 –  Jim approves of Brian’s intro which includes a funny conversation about […]

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PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: X-Pac 1,2,360 with Johnny Gargano on the reaction to his match with Andrade Cien Almas, what it was like to wrestle Candace LeRae, wrestlers he’d like to see land in NXT, X-Pac reveals why he didn’t want the Light Heavyweight Title

February 15, 2018 Andrew Soucek

X-Pac 1-2-360 Guest: Johnny Gargano Release Date: February 7th, 2018 Recap by: Sean McGraw DIRECT LINK TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD Recap: X-Pac is joined by Jimbo, Denise, and TK. This week’s guest will be Johnny Gargano. X-Pac jokes that WWE wasn’t really happy that he hit them up asking for Gargano or Velveteen Dream at the last minute. News: A rental car […]