Best ProWrestlingStories.com Podcasts (2024)

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Raven in WWE - Where Did It All Go Wrong? 47:09

4y ago47:09

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“Michael Hayes was in a booking meeting when Vince McMahon said, ‘Who the f*** hired Johnny Polo?’ My heart was broken when I realized I wasn’t going to be used right.” Scott Levy performed under various aliases over his long wrestling career though by far, his most successful run in wrestling came under the guise of Raven. After finding success in…

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Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog at SummerSlam 1992 - The True Story 56:26

4y ago56:26

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SummerSlam 1992 was assembled at outdoor Wembley Stadium just outside London, England. The 80,355 in attendance were buzzing throughout the evening, mostly in part to cheer on their hometown hero, The British Bulldog. He was set to take on his real-life brother-in-law Bret Hart for the Intercontinental Championship in the evening's main event. Both…

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Harley Race - Tales of His Tenacity and Strength 30:41

4y ago30:41

30:41

Harley Race was considered by many to be one of the legitimately toughest men to ever grace the squared circle. This is a man who beat polio as a child, survived cancer, plus a near-fatal car crash. As Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan once said, "The only two men in the world that Andre the Giant feared were Meng and Harley Race." He packed a hard punch an…

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Ludvig Borga – The Surreal, Shocking Life of Tony Halme 40:34

4y ago40:34

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Every story about the life of Tony Halme, professional wrestling’s Ludvig Borga, seemed so outrageous they couldn’t possibly be true. Halme truly lived the “foreign heel” gimmick in his surreal, shocking life; he was openly racist and homophobic and even had a Nazi tattoo. Yet, despite being an overtly bigoted man with deplorable views, he kept sur…

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Sting - His Unlikely Journey to the WWE (And Where It All Went Wrong) 48:00

4y ago48:00

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One of the few constants in World Championship Wrestling was Sting. He had many classic matches, won numerous titles, drew immense crowds, did big business with the nWo, you name it. He was a big deal. That’s why it boggles the mind that it took 14 years for WWE to hire him after WCW was bought by Vince McMahon on March 23rd, 2001. Here is the stor…

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Wrestlers' Court in the WWE - Bizarre Tales from the Locker Room 53:34

4y ago53:34

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Wrestlers' Court is a very real collective of talent that meets whenever WWE employees need to hash out differences on the road. Undertaker was usually the judge, though JBL and Triple H have sat in at the helm on many occasions. There were prosecuting attorneys as well as defense attorneys who backed up the accused. Punishments were usually on the…

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Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels - Their Emotional, Memorable Feud 1:02:21

4y ago1:02:21

1:02:21

“If you’re going to have a story, have a big story, or none at all.” The Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels feud involved two of the greatest artists painting a beautiful piece of work full of layers of emotion that could resonate with any pro wrestling fan. In the process, they created one of the most memorable wrestling feuds of all time. And to thi…

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Rick Rude - More Than Ravishing 54:47

4y ago54:47

54:47

Rick Rude was a special, once-in-a-lifetime kind of wrestler. He went by the nickname “Ravishing” — and rightfully so. He had a solid moveset, great looks, flashy attire, and unbridled arrogance with the in-ring skill to back it all up. He played hard in the ring, but even harder out of it. This is his story. Follow along with the article! Click he…

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Brian Pillman - How He Worked The Workers and Made Himself a Superstar 1:04:59

4y ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Brian Pillman and his “Loose Cannon” gimmick was the talk of the wrestling business in 1996, with everyone from promoters, fans, dirt-sheet journalists, and the wrestlers themselves all discussing what was real and what was part of Brian’s character. He managed to play the management of ECW, WCW, and WWF against each other, thus securing himself th…

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The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan - The Real Story 55:36

4y ago55:36

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The Rock vs Hulk Hogan, “Icon vs. Icon”. An attendance record-shattering 68,237 fans jam-packed Toronto’s storied SkyDome to bear witness the absolute best from two generations. When the two stood face-to-face and the electricity from the crowd and the flashes of camera light illuminated the space all around them, it was quite evident that one of t…

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Lex Luger and the Failed Lex Express Experiment 58:37

4y ago58:37

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Hulkamania had run its course and Vince McMahon was on the hunt for a new hero who could defy all odds. Cue: Lex Luger and the Lex Express. Oh, how it all went wrong… Follow along with the article! Click here to read "Lex Express and The Failed Lex Luger Experiment" on Pro Wrestling Stories. ProWrestlingStories.com, your daily source of nostalgia a…

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The Plane Ride From Hell! 38:42

4y ago38:42

38:42

In 2002, unbelievable chaos ensued on a fateful flight that has since passed into wrestling folklore as The Plane Ride From Hell! It was an orgy of excess, violence, and sexual misconduct that would ultimately spell the end of at least two notable careers in WWE. Put your seat upright and fasten your seatbelt – there may be some turbulence along th…

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WrestleMania 9 and the Hulk Hogan Controversy 38:05

4y ago38:05

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"This was not what I had expected. What Hulk Hogan had done was perfectly clear to the boys." - Bret Hart. In today's episode of The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast, we discuss WrestleMania 9 which took place from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, and specifically, the controversy surrounding the WWF World Heavyweight Champion by the end of the show — Hu…

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Meng: Tales of Wrestling’s Toughest S.O.B. 34:47

4y ago34:47

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Many have attempted to claim the title of the toughest man in the locker room, but only one man earns that title — Meng aka Haku. In the inaugural episode of The Pro Wrestling Stories Podcast, we explore the legendary stories shared by his peers including fighting off officers, gouging out eyes, and ripping out a man's teeth. Each tale has led Meng…

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Remembering Roddy Piper, and a Fond Farewell to The Genius Cast 1:06:11

5+ y ago1:06:11

1:06:11

In the final ever episode of The Genius Cast, we're doing something memorable and special for you all. If we’re going to take a bow here, we’re going to do so with a bang by putting out two versions of this episode that you will never forget!Version one: This is the version of the episode you're listening to right now. In this version of our finale…

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Mean Gene Okerlund - A Tribute to a Friend 1:02:01

5+ y ago1:02:01

1:02:01

In the penultimate episode of The Genius Cast, we honor our very dear, close, personal long-time friend, "Mean" Gene Okerlund.Sadly, Gene passed away on January 2nd, 2019 at the age of 76. It was a loss not only to the fans of professional wrestling, but to those who knew him well. "It was the voice. And not just any voice. It was a loud, yet smoot…

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Alicia Atout, Heroes Letting you Down, and New Years Wishes! 1:05:14

5+ y ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Welcome to the New Years Eve edition of The Genius Cast! We're very excited to have the stunning and talented, the “Interview Queen” herself, Alicia Atout, on our show this week!Alicia is a personality in the pro wrestling world who’s star is on the rise. You may know her from her website A Music Blog, Yea? (or AMBY for short) where for the past fe…

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Terry Funk and Troubles with Brutus the Barber Beefcake with Danny Duggan 1:22:58

5+ y ago1:22:58

1:22:58

We’re coming at you this week with a two-for-one Christmas Eve Genius Cast special with interviews with “Hotshot” Danny Duggan and one of the greatest wrestlers to ever don a pair of tights, Terry Funk!You may have heard about the recent debacle Danny Duggan had where he called out Brutus the Barber Beefcake last month for being unprofessional and …

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Bill Apter 1:12:29

5+ y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

It is our privilege to have Bill Apter on this week’s episode of The Genius Cast! You may know Bill for his editorial work as well as his exceptional photography over the past forty years in “Apter mags” such as Pro Wrestling Illustrated. You may also know him through his highly recommended podcast, The Apter Chat. Lanny and Bill laugh, joke, sing,…

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Sean Waltman 1:04:32

5+ y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

It is our distinct honor to have Sean Waltman on our show this week!In our candid conversation, Waltman opens up about the traumatic brain injury he endured and being told by doctors that his wrestling career was over at age 20, what it felt like to be scoring an upset victory over Razor Ramon on national television as the 123 Kid six months later,…

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Memories of Freddie Blassie with NY Times Bestselling Author, Keith Elliot Greenberg 1:05:36

5+ y ago1:05:36

1:05:36

This week, it is our privilege to bring you an interview with TV producer and New York Times bestseller, Keith Elliot Greenberg! You may know him from co-authoring Ric Flair’s, Freddie Blassie's, and "Superstar" Billy Graham's autobiographies (among many, many others). We talk memories of "Classy" Freddie Blassie and the man who had the largest pen…

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Jeff Jarrett 1:19:40

5+ y ago1:19:40

1:19:40

We are thrilled to have third generation wrestler and promoter, 2018 WWE Hall of Famer, J-E double F J-A double R, E double T, Jeff Jarrett on The Genius Cast today!Topics discussed: Training under Tojo Yamamoto, the yin and yang relationship between his father Jerry Jarrett and long-term business partner Jerry Lawler, memories of Randy Savage and …

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Evan Ginzburg (Associate Producer of 'The Wrestler' and '350 Days') 1:29:32

5+ y ago1:29:32

1:29:32

It is a pleasure to have our friend Evan Ginzburg this week on The Genius Cast! He was the associate producer for the films 'The Wrestler' and '350 Days,' he is the host of the Evan Ginzburg Show, a senior writer over on ProWrestlingStories.com, a published author, and an overall fantastic person.Evan has been a fan of professional wrestling since …

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Hustler Rip Rogers 1:03:57

5+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

We’re excited to have the head trainer of Ohio Valley Wrestling, Hustler Rip Rogers (@Hustler2754) on our show today! He’s a guest many listeners have been asking us to get on for a while now. Rip started off his time in Angelo, Randy and Lanny's ICW territory in 1977 and he has had a significant history with the Poffo family over the years. In thi…

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Kevin Kelly and "Eugene" Nick Dinsmore 1:20:04

5+ y ago1:20:04

1:20:04

This week's episode of The Genius Cast is jam-packed with great content! We have two important guests, Kevin Kelly, the voice of New Japan Pro Wrestling, and Nick Dinsmore, formerly known as "Eugene" of WWE!In a special interview taped from Shibuya, Japan, Kevin Kelly opens up to Lanny about being taken to task by fans and how he handled the critic…

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Hacksaw Jim Duggan 1:10:39

5+ y ago1:10:39

1:10:39

We are incredibly honored to have legend and WWE Hall of Famer, Hacksaw Jim Duggan on our show this week!In this week's episode of The Genius Cast, Duggan opens up about his time playing college and professional football, being discovered by and training under Fritz Von Erich, the Dallas Sportatorium, his time as a heel in Mid-South as part of the …

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Curt Hennig aka Mr. Perfect 1:15:43

5+ y ago1:15:43

1:15:43

Our complete retrospective on Curt Hennig aka Mr. Perfect.By The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo

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Sean Oliver of Kayfabe Commentaries 1:23:46

5+ y ago1:23:46

1:23:46

Welcome to the 7th edition of The Genius Cast where we have a must-listen interview with the Godfather of Shoot Interviews himself, Sean Oliver of Kayfabe Commentaries. Also, hear it here first -- breaking news about Lanny and New Japan!In our revealing conversation with Sean Oliver, he opens up about running a wrestling production company since 20…

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Fred Ottman aka Tugboat, Typhoon and THE SHOCKMASTER! 1:22:05

5+ y ago1:22:05

1:22:05

It was our pleasure to have Fred Ottman aka Tugboat, Typhoon and THE SHOCKMASTER from his time in WWF and WCW on the line! In this deep and heartfelt interview, Fred opens up about training under the tutelage of “The Great Professor” Boris Malenko in Tampa, Florida, why he had to lie about being a wrestler on the road, concussions and his decision …

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Andre the Giant 1:23:50

5+ y ago1:23:50

1:23:50

It’s hard to imagine a wrestler more memorable or larger than life than Andre the Giant. From stories of brute strength to drinking prowess, the "Eighth Wonder of the World" captivated people wherever he went. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches tall though billed at 7 feet 4 inches, he had a presence unlike no other and he really was a real life giant mu…

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B Brian Blair on Paul Orndorff, The Cauliflower Alley Club, Shoot Fights, Ribs, and more! 1:36:27

5+ y ago1:36:27

1:36:27

Welcome to the fourth edition of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo where we have one-half of The Killer Bees and current president of The Cauliflower Alley Club, B Brian Blair as a guest! In this candid discussion, Brian opens up about his dear friend Paul Orndorff, how he's doing today, the GoFundMe effort to save his home, Orndorff's time in footb…

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Deep Drive Into Randy Poffo's Baseball Career 1:19:53

5+ y ago1:19:53

1:19:53

Welcome to the third edition of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo where we take a "deep drive" into brother Randy's 4-year minor league baseball career. Find out how Randy got the nickname "Macho Man" from his time in baseball and more!Plus: "Lost to History", Randy working with WWE in 2003 for a video game promo and whether WWE reached out to him b…

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Starrcast and #ALLIN Weekend! 1:26:50

6y ago1:26:50

1:26:50

Welcome to the second episode of The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo where Lanny dishes out every detail from his big Starrcast and #ALLIN weekend! From flying out to Chicago not knowing whether or not he would be used, to how Lanny got ahold of his brother's jacket from a collector for Jay to wear, to playing an integral part in what many felt was th…

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Macho Man in the WWE Hall of Fame 1:08:48

6y ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Listen in for a captivating and emotional inaugural episode of The Genius Cast where Lanny addresses “the question,” his resentment towards Jerry “The King” Lawler and Pat Patterson, why he posthumously inducted his brother Randy into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2015 against his brother’s wishes, whether or not the urban legend about Randy and a young …

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The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo is Coming Monday September 3rd, 2018! 2:58

6y ago2:58

2:58

The Genius Cast is comingThe Genius Cast is nearAll aboard the happy busOf courage, strength and cheerMy name is Lanny PoffoI seldom tell a lieI’m not a real geniusBut I’ll claim it till I die!Lanny Poffo is coming to the Pro Wrestling Stories Radio Network! Monday, September 3rd! Pull back the curtain with Lanny and JP Zarka each Monday from 12 p.…

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PWS Presents... Episode 04 - Savio Vega 'Reddit AMA' - THE AUDIO! (October 6, 2015) 1:32:44

8+ y ago1:32:44

1:32:44

Welcome to Pro Wrestling Stories Presents on http://www.prowrestlingstories.com. We’re coming to you with a special edition of this podcast. It was this past Saturday, the 3rd of October, where I had a chance to talk to Savio Vega for the second time for a special Reddit AMA session. AMA's, or Ask Me Anything sessions, are really cool as they give …

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PWS Presents... Episode 03 - Savio Vega [Part 2] (September 20, 2015) 43:13

8+ y ago43:13

43:13

Puerto Rican legend and almost 30-year veteran in the ring Savio Vega talks to www.prowrestlingstories.com for a rare, candid interview.In part 2 of his conversation with 'Pro Wrestling Stories Presents', Savio talks about a variety of topics such as the 1995 King of the Ring tournament, being the first person to hand singles losses to the Rock and…

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PWS Presents... Episode 02 - Savio Vega [Part 1] (September 12, 2015) 43:43

8+ y ago43:43

43:43

Puerto Rican legend and almost 30-year veteran in the ring Savio Vega talks to http://www.prowrestlingstories.com for a rare, candid interview. In part 1 of his conversation with 'Pro Wrestling Stories Presents', Savio shares how he went from being a fan of professional wrestling, to being security at the shows to wrestling as the mysterious heel '…

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