Episode 404: Christmas with the Pizza Warrior

It’s the Shining Wizards and the Turnbuckle Throwbacks, together for some Christmas cheer and wrestling misery. First there’s some review of wrestling in 2018, then there’s some holiday cheer as they guys exchange gifts. Finally, there’s plenty of misery as the guys cover Starrcade 1998, where Jerry Flynn is in the semi main, Norman Smiley wiggles awfully against Prince Iaukea, and Kevin Nash ends the streak of Goldberg and becomes…

Episode 403: Lots of Ladders

Maybe the last show ever in Studio B. Matt and Kevin talk about the holidays, then have an extensive conversation about WWE TLC & Monday Night Raw. Smackdown starts and the boys get a little distracted, a mic breaks, so they take a break. When they return they cover Ring of Honor Final Battle 2018, Impact Wrestling, some news and notes and the history of TLC. Its a fun and…

Episode 402: It’s rough being a nerd with LSG

Studio B is the place and LSG joins Matt and Kevin in studio. Matt sounds like a frog, so that’s fun. LSG talks about his recent trip to Germany, WXW, ROH, Monster Factory and much more. We talk all sorts of nerdy things, comics, action figures, sports, tv shows, and we briefly touch on some wrestling. Monday Night Raw, Final Battle 2018 and TLC 2018.

Episode 401: Lemon Party Louie

The Wizards kick off Season Eight with the return of “Lowlife” Louie Ramos. There’s plenty of disgusting talk, par for the course, but the guys get BEAN-BOOZLED and eat some gross jelly beans. Louie talks about the current stars of the hardcore scene, shares his two-cents about Nick Gage and David Arquette, tells the story of the origins of Masada’s skewers, and so much more. Plus, Matt introduces a new…

Episode 400: I’ve Been Here for Seven Years

Celebrating two milestones in one episode is hard work, but if anyone can handle it, it’s your boys the Shining Wizards. And the guys brought out the heavy guns for this one, as SiriusXM Busted Open’s Dave LaGreca joins them to do some wrestling talk. There’s plenty of walks down memory lane, from first wrestling shows to magazine and figure collecting, to the old arenas and spot shows. The guys…

Episode 399: Matt’s Fantastic Birthday BASH!!!

Kevin and Tony were given the daunting task of making Matt’s birthday special… again. Of course, Matt is late to his own party, but complete with a bathroom break and his name in lights, he was ready for the night. Jazzy Gabert, Matt’s wrestling sweetheart, joined us all they way from Germany to start things off. From there, it’s an interview redemption as Matt once again speaks with Tripp Cassidy….

Episode 398: Thumbquacks

The boys have a few big shows (wellllllll) coming up in the next few weeks, but before we get there, it’s one more stop on the wrestling road. First there’s plenty of buildup to Survivor Series, and there’s general disappointment over the “brand supremacy” battles. It didn’t help that Becky Lynch is injured and off the show. Plus, no one really cares about Shane McMahon, although Tony thinks Stephanie is…

Episode 397: The Most Marketable Shakeweight

Sizzling Stan Stylez joins Matt and Kevin in Studio B to talk about Stan Stylez Intergender Bonanza 2. It’s a lot of fun, a lot of shaking of the shake weight, even some whipped cream. Plus we talk about putting together the show, and dream matches. We also get to talk to “The Most Marketable Man” Richard Holliday about Wrestling Has A Tomorrow and training under the Paul Roma tree…

Episode 396: Halloween 2018

With an early start time, the guys are joined by superfan Manny Kratzo from Austria to open the show. Friend of the show Jerry Lynn joined us on the hotline to talk about his new podcast, Front Row Material, with friend of the show Mikey Whipwreck. Then, there’s a whirlwind of wrestling coverage, including Evolution, Raw, the upcoming Crown Jewel, Impact, 205 Live, NXT, and so much more. Finally, the…

Episode 395: Riccaboni and Rave

Terrible news this week as Roman Reigns relinquishes the Universal Championship after announcing he is battling leukemia. Despite the somber beginning, Raw turned into an eventful and exciting show. NWA70 took place, and we saw the crowning of a few new champions. Fallout from Bound for Glory shows us the first challenger for Johnny Impact, Plus, ROH commentator Ian Riccaboni and wrestling superstar Jimmy Rave join us on the hotline….

Episode 394: Killer Elite Squadcast

Concerns over WWE traveling to Saudi Arabia continue to dominate the news. Despite this, WWE continues to move forward building to both Evolution and Crown Jewel. Impact impresses with Bound for Glory this past weekend, although the ending of the show left a lot of questions to be answered. Lance Hoyt, star of New Japan and KES member, tells stories of his relationship with Curt Hawkins, his social life in…

Episode 393: Matt Taven and Tara

The road to Episode 400 continues, as the boys welcome their Patreon supporters and start right in with coverage of Super Showdown from Down Under. Coverage then continues with Impact wrestling before this weekend’s Bound for Glory show from Queens, NY. Unfortunately, Jake Crist wasn’t able to join us, so the guys covered RAW for a bit. Matt Taven, ROH World Champion called in to discuss the future of the…