Best Ruthless Aggression Podcasts (2025)

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Johnny Jeter (Spirit Squad): Surviving WWE’s Ruthless Aggression Era as a Young Superstar 1:29:02

9h ago1:29:02

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Johnny Jeter lived through a version of WWE most fans never saw—politics, pressure, Wrestler’s Court, anxiety, and the survival test known as the Ruthless Aggression Era. Before the Spirit Squad, before DX launched him across arenas, Jeter was a hungry OVW prospect surrounded by Cena, Orton, Batista, Shelton Benjamin, Victoria, and Brock Lesnar—try…

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Take it up with Creative - Jim Cornette in the Ruthless Aggression Era 1:04:44

23d ago1:04:44

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This month is dedicated to the leader of the Cult of Cornette. Last week we discussed the Top 10 moments in Jim Cornette's career. Today, we honor the man by channeling another layer to his talents. Creative! Jim Cornette is not only an incredible professional wrestling performer but has also seen a lot of success creating pro wrestling events as w…

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Top 10 Moments of 2025 1:42:41

15h ago1:42:41

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We hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! One of the best Thanksgiving traditions as a wrestling fan is Survivor Series! We catch up on all that took place at a star-studded PLE, and the Monday Night Raw that followed it. From there we present to you at Top 10 list that will officially kick off Year End Month for us here, at The Creative Te…

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Take it up with Creative - Jim Cornette is All Elite 1:07:25

5d ago1:07:25

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It's Wednesday! You know what that means. We are wrapping up an incredibly fun month paying homage to Jim Cornette. We spoke of his greatest moments, his greatest quotes, we even took it up with creative and pondered the possibilities of Cornette being a part of the Ruthless Aggression Era. To cap off such a fun month. We are going to pitch an idea…

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Top 10 Jim Cornette Quotes 1:15:52

10d ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Get ready for A Creative Team Top 10 list that is sure to get some laughs. On this 3rd installment of Jim Cornette month, we have compiled a list so good, Mama Cornette would be proud. We aren't talking about moments. We aren't talking about matches. We are going to do a deep dive into some of the funniest things Jim Cornette has ever said. The gre…

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Wrestling’s Luckiest Man: WWE’s Unlikeliest Superstar | The James Ellsworth Story 1:34:59

18d ago1:34:59

1:34:59

WRESTLING’S LUCKIEST. WWE’S UNLIKELIEST. James Ellsworth sits down for his most honest, emotional, and downright unbelievable interview ever. Any man with two hands has a fighting chance …of being hired on the spot by Vince McMahon, …of pinning the WWE Champion …of walking the aisle at WrestleMania with a beautiful woman …of becoming one of WWE’s m…

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Top 10 Jim Cornette Moments 1:37:10

23d ago1:37:10

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The holiday season is upon us, Creative Team fans. A season of being thankful and blessing loved ones with gifts! As a wrestling fan, you can't help but be thankful for the gift that keeps on giving. That gift is the leader of the Cult of Cornette. Mama Cornette's very own, James E. Cornette. From the world of Pro Wrestling, both in front of the ca…

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There Is Life After WWE – Chris Cage (Dudebuster Caylen Croft) On His Wild WWE Career 1:35:52

18d ago1:35:52

1:35:52

From Dudebuster to difference-maker. Chris Cage — better known to fans as Caylen Croft — opens up about his journey from OVW to WWE, the wild ride that followed, and the redemption that came after it all. From creative highs to crushing setbacks, from tag gold to teaching, this is a story of purpose, perseverance, and proof that there is life after…

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Take it up with Creative - Gangrel 1:41:01

1M ago1:41:01

1:41:01

Happy Halloween from all of us at The Creative Team. So much to catch up on. Speculation is in the air on what is happening in the world of professional wrestling. We touch on it all! From there, we are wrapping up a very fun spooky month with a Take it up Creative that is sure to get you ready for Halloween this weekend. Gangrel is the only vampir…

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Take it up with Creative - Papa Shango 1:04:04

1M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

On another edition of The Creative Team during this year's spooky season, we pay tribute to a performer in the wrestling business that has had multiple moments on this podcast. Long before The Godfather, Charles Wright made his first big steps in the wrestling business as the spooky witch doctor known as Papa Shango. Papa Shango was a great gimmick…

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ODB: From WWE Shutout to TNA Trailblazer | (Part 2) 1:07:46

1M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

From getting shut out by WWE to becoming a trailblazer for TNA’s Knockouts Division, ODB tells the full story — locker room politics, Sable’s surprising defense, Triple H’s advice, Vince’s rejection, Russo’s chaos, and a disappearing contract. This is the raw, unfiltered truth behind the woman who built her own brand and never sold out. Plus, what …

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The Halloween Draft Feat. Ty Matthews Pt 2 1:39:57

1M ago1:39:57

1:39:57

Today on the Creative Team, we catch up on an incredible weekend of professional wrestling. From Crown Jewel to One Final Table. We also talk in depth about the love letter to professional wrestling that was the John Cena vs AJ Styles match, and we touch on the retirement match of The Dudley Boys. From there, we are excited to bring you the dramati…

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The Halloween Draft Pt 1 1:24:08

2M ago1:24:08

1:24:08

Spooky season is upon us, ladies & gentleman! The Creative Team has plenty of tricks & treats for you in the next coming weeks. We're going to talk about all the spooky, the creepy, the supernatural, & the bloodiest characters in professional wrestling. A group of scary people befitting for a Halloween Themed Month for us here at the Creative Team.…

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ODB: The TNA Knockout Too Dirty For WWE PG 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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💥BAM!💥 She's real. She's raw. And she's unapologetically herself. She's The O! D! B! The One Dirty B****! 💥BAM!💥 From hustling the indys, to helping create the women's division in OVW under WWE's watch, to being an original TNA Knockout, ODB built her legacy one beer, one BAM, and one fight at a time; and not necessarily in that order... In PART 1 …

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Take it up with Creative - Duke "The Dumpster" Droese 1:21:36

2M ago1:21:36

1:21:36

This is where we're at folks! It has finally happened. Now it's time to get the bottom of who deserved it the most. Who from a cherished era known as the New Generation Era deserved more spotlight? Who amongst the 90s was the most overlooked. Today on the Creative Team, Ron & Cole put on their creative hats and present what they would do get this w…

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Psycho Love | Angelina Love’s TNA Knockouts Legacy & Psycho Boy Fodder’s Fast Rise 1:15:51

2M ago1:15:51

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Psycho Love pulls up to LiMPiN AiNT EASY and we get real about wrestling, work, and life. Angelina Love (Beautiful People, cornerstone of the TNA/Impact Knockouts era) and Psycho Boy Fodder (NWA, AEW shots, ROH run-in at Final Battle) break down what it actually takes to get over—when there are no rules except results. We hit everything: WWE develo…

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Occupational Gimmick Bracket Feat. Dino Winwood Pt 2 49:55

2M ago49:55

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Buckle up for a fun & bumpy ride! It is the dramatic conclusion to The Occupational Gimmick Bracket! We have taken the best Occupational Gimmicks the world of pro wrestling has to offer and inserted them in a bracket to do battle for supremacy! 16 have moved onto round 2. Who will take the crown in the finals today? Join us as we debate our way thr…

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Luke Gallows: WWE Cuts, Bullet Club Glory & Wrestling’s Last Journeyman 42:22

3M ago42:22

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Big LG Luke Gallows has lived the wrestling life that most only dream about — and survived the adversity that would’ve broken most. From his early WWE run (and the sting of being released), to finding redemption in New Japan Pro Wrestling and Bullet Club glory alongside "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson, Gallows opens up about the highs, the lows, and be…

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The Occupational Gimmick Bracket Feat. Dino Winwood Pt 1 1:40:55

3M ago1:40:55

1:40:55

Buckle up for a fun & bumpy ride! For the next 2 weeks The Creative Team will run another bracket, and the boys guarantee that they will do a good job with this one. We have taken the best Occupational Gimmicks the world of pro wrestling has to offer and inserted them in a bracket to do battle for supremacy! Join us as we debate our way through thi…

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Deaf Wrestler Spencer Slade (NWA) - Built Different (Full Interview) 1:26:07

3M ago1:26:07

1:26:07

Deaf Wrestler Spencer Slade (NWA) joins LiMPiN AiNT EASY for a full interview on discipline, work ethic, physique standards, and turning adversity into advantage. Born severely hearing impaired and "DEAFIANT," Spencer breaks down hearing aids → speech therapy → confidence, and how that grind became TV-ready intensity. Spencer’s story hits every pil…

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Top 10 Occupational Gimmicks 1:27:32

3M ago1:27:32

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Jobs. We all have them, and we all go to them for hours a day. Could you imagine taking what you do for a living into the squared circle? Could you imagine if your occupation was your gimmick as a pro wrestler? For a long time period in professional wrestler, especially when The Creative Team were little kids, the occupational gimmick was a main st…

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Episode 102 - Royal Rumble 2006 2:23:37

3M ago2:23:37

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It's time for the best PPV of the year (maybe not this year) as Kyle from the Apron Bump podcast joins us for the 2006 edition of the Royal Rumble!By David Burnham

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WWE's Outspoken, Misunderstood, Lucha Vampire Diva, Shelly Martinez, Bites Back 2:02:52

3M ago2:02:52

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Shelly Martinez — known to WWE fans as Ariel, the ECW Vampire Temptress — opens up in this exclusive interview about her outspoken nature, being misunderstood in the wrestling business, and the adversity she faced behind the scenes. From her early love of GLOW and lucha libre, to her time in OVW, WWE, and TNA, Shelly shares the unfiltered truth abo…

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Take it up with Creative - Brock Lesnar Vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin 1:18:27

3M ago1:18:27

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It is our last week on this special themed month highlighting the Beast incarnate! From matches to moments, to future opponents, The Next Big Thing has been a fun topic of discussion this past month. Today we get to discuss one of the biggest what ifs in sports entertainment. What if we got the match that almost happened in 2002? What if Steve Aust…

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The Rise & Fall of The Ascension: Viktor on WWE's Backstage Mind Games 1:54:25

3M ago1:54:25

1:54:25

The Rise & Fall of The Ascension: Viktor on WWE’s Backstage Mind Games From NXT dominance to the struggles of the main roster, The Ascension’s journey is one of pro wrestling’s most debated stories. In this exclusive interview, Viktor (formerly of The Ascension) opens up about: • Surviving the developmental system and the Hart Dungeon legacy • Life…

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Top 10 Brock Lesnar Matches 1:52:52

3M ago1:52:52

1:52:52

Well, Here comes the Pain! Today on the Creative Team, we discuss the latest news in pro wrestling. From AEW's All Out London to Raja Jackson. We discuss it all! From there it's another installment for the Next Big Month that is Brock Lesnar month. We have discussed the Beast's epic moments; we have even put our Creative hats on for a potential mat…

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Surviving Cancer, Addiction, & Brock Lesnar | How Zach Gowen is Still Standing 1:03:05

3M ago1:03:05

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Zach Gowen had one leg… but that wasn’t his biggest obstacle. In this gripping episode of LiMPiN AiNT EASY, Zach sits down with Timmy Baltimore to share his unbelievable journey — from surviving cancer as a child, to becoming the first one-legged professional wrestler in WWE history. At just 20 years old, he was thrown into the spotlight, fighting …

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Take it up with Creative - Brock Lesnar vs Gunther 1:10:20

3M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

On this edition of Brock Lesnar month. We here at the Creative Team have been anxiously awaiting to put our creative caps on for this one. We get to finally ask the question, what if the Beast squared off against the Ring General? We got a brief tease of this possibility a few Royal Rumbles back, but today we are going to bring it closer to reality…

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Episode 101 - New Year's Revolution 2006 1:17:50

3M ago1:17:50

1:17:50

Episode 101 - New Year's Revolution 2006 by David BurnhamBy David Burnham

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Top 10 Brock Lesnar Moments 1:12:58

4M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Well, Here comes the pain! For the next 4 weeks we plan on conquering the air waves. This will be The Next Big Month in pro wrestling. We are going to talk all things Brock Lesnar. A topical figure, a controversial figure, but undeniably one of the greatest WWE superstars of all time. Today, The Creative Team comes up with 10 reasons why that is! I…

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US Soldier Turned WWE Superstar: Tehuti Miles' (Ashante Thee Adonis) Untold Story from the Front Lines 2:15:19

4M ago2:15:19

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In this powerful first part of my sit-down with Tehuti Miles (a.k.a. Ashante “Thee” Adonis), we dive deep into his journey before the spotlight. From growing up in a big, loving family in New Jersey to mastering martial arts, football, and acting, Tehuti shares how his competitive edge was forged early. He opens up about joining the U.S. Army, endu…

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Top 10 Celebrities in Wrestling 2:15:54

4M ago2:15:54

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After a full weekend the biggest party of the summer. Summerslam weekend is in our rear-view mirror, and we are going to talk all about it. The great moments, and the questionable moments. Join us for a super Creative Team review of both nights of the first ever 2-night Summerslam. From there, we roll out the red carpet. Pro Wrestling has had cross…

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Episode 024 - SmackDown!, July 25 2002 1:05:39

4M ago1:05:39

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Thursday, 25 July 2002. With Stephanie McMahon assigned to play the role of SmackDown!'s on-screen General Manager, the show would now need a new identity. To achieve that, the writers had to decide who they would place their faith in for the future. To that end, they chose a home grown star, an up-and-comer and someone jumping out the sky from the…

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Top 10 Sports Athletes in Wrestling 1:36:33

4M ago1:36:33

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Last week, the pro wrestling world lost one of its greats. Hulk Hogan passed away at 71 years old. He is one of, if not the most iconic professional wrestler in history. Today we pay tribute to that man and discuss why Hulkamania will live on forever. Hulk Hogan transitioned into the mainstream, and into pop culture. He was a professional wrestler …

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The Downfall of The Velveteen Dream 1:28:30

4M ago1:28:30

1:28:30

LiMPiN AiNT EASY Ep. 19 - "The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark He was once one of the most electric, controversial, and captivating stars in professional wrestling—until it all came crashing down. In this LiMPiN AiNT EASY exclusive, Patrick Clark, formerly known to the wrestling world as "The Velveteen Dream," tells his story in this casual sit-down…

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Top 10 Moments from the Big Week in Wrestling 1:46:34

4M ago1:46:34

1:46:34

So much has happened in the world of pro wrestling since our last episode. Normally we would do a deep dive into the happenings of Pro Wrestling before we dive into our subject. This week the deep dive we do into the happenings of Pro Wrestling will be the subject this week. Ron & Cole discuss all the major moments throughout Pro Wrestling's histor…

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The Patriotic Draft Pt 2 - Feat. Justin Borden 1:10:52

5M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

After a historic draft pick episode last week here on the Creative Team. Cole and Ron have assembled their rosters and have put together their shows! The boys take their band of patriots and go to war over who drafted the best roster, and who crafted the best card out that roster! Only one man is fit to judge this draft. Only one man is capable of …

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The Patriotic Draft Pt 1 58:15

5M ago58:15

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Happy 4th of July to you all from all of us here at The Creative Team. We hope you had a literal blast during this special holiday! We guarantee you that there will much more fireworks to come. The next 2 weeks, Ron and Cole will be competing against one another in a special draft befitting for the month of July. The Patriotic Draft! Thats right, R…

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Take it up with Creative - Chris Jericho Wins the WCW Championship 1:10:14

5M ago1:10:14

1:10:14

All good things must come to an end, and we will never EEEEEEEVER have a month like this one aGAIN! On the last edition of our very special Y2June, we look back fondly on a month befitting a Jerichoholic. We talked Chris Jericho catchphrases, Chris Jericho's best matches, & even discussed what it would look like if he returned to the WWE. Today, we…

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Mickie James: “I Told Vince—I AM HER” | LiMPiN AiNT EASY 1:10:34

5M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

“I wrote her. I pitched her. I told Vince, ‘I AM her.’” In this raw, revealing sit-down, Mickie James opens up like never before. From scraping together gas money and wrestling in barns, to crafting one of WWE’s most infamous storylines and stepping into the WrestleMania spotlight — this is a story of grit, heartbreak, hustle, and staying crassy th…

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#WWE Saw No Money in MONDO: He Went on to Work Vince McMahon, Triple H, Ric Flair, & Shawn Michaels 1:27:14

5M ago1:27:14

1:27:14

“Gut check time.” In this raw, unfiltered episode of LiMPiN AiNT EASY, host Timmy Baltimore reconnects with his old friend and undeniable workhorse of the wrestling business, Mike Mondo. Best known as part of WWE’s infamous Spirit Squad, Mondo peels back the curtain on the grind behind the gimmick — sharing deeply personal stories of rejection, rei…

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Top 10 Chris Jericho Matches 1:07:27

5M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Y2June rolls on in the biggest way, Creative Team fans! What better way to celebrate another week with you Jerichoholics other than making another list? A top 10 list to be exact. Earlier this month we talked about the Top 10 Catchphrases from Chris Jericho. Now it's time for a tougher list to solidify. Over the years Chris Jericho not only brought…

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"Hi, I'm Eugene" - Nick Dinsmore On How Wrestling's Best Worker Became WWE's Most Special Character 1:17:57

6M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore joins Timmy Baltimore for one of the most honest, raw, and revealing interviews in LiMPiN AiNT EASY history. From his early days at OVW to becoming one of WWE’s most memorable characters, Nick opens up about the highs and heartbreaks of his wrestling journey. 💥 Hear the real story behind the Eugene character. 💊 The painful tr…

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Take it up with Creative - Chris Jericho Returns to the WWE 1:23:11

6M ago1:23:11

1:23:11

After a brief hiccup in the schedule, we are back with another episode of The Creative Team. We catch up with our one and only, Cole Dawson. We get up to speed on his health and his roller coaster of an adventure during our absence. From there, we catch up on all things in the world of pro wrestling. And then from there, we are going to keep the th…

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The Cult of (On-Air) Personality: Why SoCAL VAL Still Runs the Show 1:11:59

6M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

In this episode of LiMPiN AiNT EASY, the glamorous and grounded SoCal Val joins Timmy Baltimore for a no-holds-barred conversation about her journey from a 15-year-old on the indie scene to becoming a key on-air talent during TNA’s most explosive years. Valerie opens up about breaking into the business as a teenager, the double standards women face…

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CT - Archives - Take it up with Creative - The Big Show 1:08:00

6M ago1:08:00

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This episode is full of twists & turns, and nobody knows TURNS better than our next subject for Take it up with Creative! The BIG SHOW! Cole Dawson & Ron Kilbourn turn back the clock, and attempt to rewrite the history of a larger than life career!By Cole Dawson & Ron Kilbourn

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SONNY KISS Breaks Her Silence: #AEW, The Burden/Responsibility of Her Identity, LUCHA & Limp Bizkit 1:45:04

6M ago1:45:04

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SONNY KISS (aka Sunny Aziza) doesn’t do many interviews—but when she does, she brings the truth.On this powerful episode of LiMPiN AiNT EASY, Sonny opens up about her struggles in the pro wrestling world—from being pigeonholed by labels to surviving the mental grind of the industry. We talk about everything: her debut, breaking into the business as…

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Top 10 Chis Jericho Catchphrases 1:15:34

6M ago1:15:34

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For the entire month of June, we have a theme so good, that you will never EEEEEEEver be the same again! All month we will present episodes completely dedicated to Chris Jericho. We call it Y2June! Chris Jericho has given us over 30 years of entertainment. Today we pay tribute to one of his many talents in the wrestling business. Mic skills. It's a…

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Take it up with Creative - Sabu in the WWE 1:31:54

6M ago1:31:54

1:31:54

There is a lot going on in the world of professional wrestling. Especially on the WWE side. Wrestlemania venues changing. Saturday Night's Main Event. A colossal attraction tag match has been made for Money in the Bank. We get into all that and more. From there we turn our attention to a man we pay tribute to for the second week in a row, Sabu. Las…

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CHELSEA GREEN — Setbacks, Injuries, Returning To WWE w/a Vengeance, Her Wrestling Love Story, & More 57:00

6M ago57:00

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CHELSEA GREEN is one of the most dynamic & entertaining WWE Superstars in game today! On this episode of LiMPiN AiNT EASY, this gine Canadian Import turned Bonafide American Treasure discusses a variety of topics with Timmy Baltimore, pertaining to both her life & career. Such as her incredible character work; ranging from “The Hot Mess” in TNA IMP…

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