Best William Renken Podcasts (2024)

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Beach Blast '93 2:07:23

11M ago2:07:23

2:07:23

If you remember Beach Blast '93 as a kid you probably remember the extended short film that showed Sting and the British Bulldog enjoying time on the beach only to be confronted by Big Van Vader and Sid Vicious and a bomb on a boat. We're back to look at this show which had more than a couple feuds coming to a head such as Barry Windham versus Ric …

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Clash of the Champions 23 2:25:27

1y ago2:25:27

2:25:27

Season Five continues with Clash of the Champions 23. Listen and have a good time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newbloodpod/message

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Survivor Series War Games (Reaction Episode) 1:14:11

1+ y ago1:14:11

1:14:11

So we decided to take the old pod out for a spin. Unfortunately we didn't have the great Charlie Stabile with us, but we got a couple of Jason's friends to guest on this and give their reactions to WWE's Survivor Series War Games. Great time getting together. Nothing wild or crazy here. Just working out the muscles before we get back into Season 5!…

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Slamboree '93 2:32:47

2y ago2:32:47

2:32:47

An action-packed night of legends and...pyramids? Slamboree debuts as a pay-per-view for WCW along with The British Bulldog challenging Big Van Vader for the WCW World Championship. Twitter: @newbloodpod Facebook: New Blood Rising Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newbloodpod/message…

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Superbrawl III 2:21:58

2y ago2:21:58

2:21:58

Ric Flair returns to WCW, Maxx Payne plays Taps on an electric guitar, and Sting and Vader collide in the White Castle of Fear strap match at Superbrawl III. Oh and we're hearing good things about this lad Steve Regal. Maybe he'll make it in WCW. Twitter: @newbloodpodFacebook: New Blood Rising Podcast--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…

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Clash of the Champions XXII 1:40:14

2+ y ago1:40:14

1:40:14

We're back again checking out Clash of the Champions as we head into 1993 in Season 5. Are we on the verge of a Cactus Jack face turn?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newbloodpod/message

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Starrcade '92 2:35:57

2+ y ago2:35:57

2:35:57

We're back in Season Five! It's finally time to get Starrcade '92 in the books. It's Battle Bowl. It's the King of Cable. It's the NWA World Title. You name it, it's happening on this show. Will Sting repeat as a 2x Battle Bowl champion? This is an endurance show as many wrestlers are pulling triple duty, and we're here for all of it! Thanks for co…

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Best of Luck Spot Hall of Fame 2021 1:48:44

3y ago1:48:44

1:48:44

The annual tradition continues as Jason, William, and Charlie bring the best of the best...Of Luck Spots for induction into their deserved Best of Luck Spot Hall of Fame. Even with the wild year 2020 was, there was still plenty of unbelievable in wrestling and out of wrestling that deserves to have their moment. Thank you to all the fans who partic…

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The Perfect 10's - Bret Hart vs. 1-2-3 Kid (Monday Night Raw, July 1994) 27:52

3y ago27:52

27:52

There may not be a wrestler in WWF, WWE, WCW, NWA, or any wrestling promotion with a vault of classics like Bret Hart. Making a top ten list of his best wrestling matches is a fun draft, full of a requisite list of must-haves. Here's one that may sneak into yours. On July 11, 1994, Bret Hart defended the WWF Championship against 1-2-3 Kid in a TV m…

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Clash of the Champions XXI 2:11:33

3y ago2:11:33

2:11:33

We're closing in on the end of 1992, on the cusp of the Starrcade. That must mean it's time for a Clash of the Champions, and here we are at Clash XXI, which is the video production bonanza of the year. There are so many tournaments going on, it's kind of ridiculous, but we've got plenty of action on this card. Paul E. versus Madusa in the "has not…

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Movies For Guys Who Like Movies - Santa's Little Helper (2015) 1:49:24

3+ y ago1:49:24

1:49:24

It's become a tradition that we break out a MFGWLM episode for holiday season, and this year it's from WWE Studios, starring The Miz and Paige. It's Santa's Little Helper. Hope the holidays are treating you in a well in a year that hasn't for a lot of us. We'll see you all in 2021. Also, don't forget to check out Main Event Candles and follow them …

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Halloween Havoc '92 2:13:31

3+ y ago2:13:31

2:13:31

WWE has finally brought Halloween Havoc out of its WCW's mothballs, and it worked out perfectly because here we are in Season Five with Halloween Havoc '92. "Spin the wheel, make the deal." Wow, what a pay-per-view marketing campaign? How did it pay off? Was it a good pay off? We will discuss as Sting takes on Jake Roberts in the main event. Twitte…

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Clash of the Champions XX 1:44:22

3+ y ago1:44:22

1:44:22

Season Five continues with a trip to Atlanta as WCW celebrates 20 years of wrestling on TBS. It's Clash of the Champions XX, where its a celebration with the occasional wrestling match in-between the early 90's motion graphics to span the years of wrestling on the Superstation. Ron Simmons defends the WCW World Title against Cactus Jack and in a ve…

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Ron Simmons Wins The WCW World Title (A Season 5 Special) 1:12:27

4y ago1:12:27

1:12:27

We've had this one on the books for awhile, and it's finally here. We're talking about the historic win Ron Simmons claimed against Big Van Vader in August 1992 and became the first black world champion in professional wrestling. William, Charlie, and Jason talk through the match and event itself surrounding the match which saw some strong booking …

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The Perfect 10's - Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka (One Night Stand '05 1:37:05

4y ago1:37:05

1:37:05

In this episode of the The Perfect 10's, William is joined by Tom Franken from the Stranger Rings podcast, who chose Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka from ECW's One Night Stand '05. Awesome and Tanaka have an incredible feud that spans many wrestling promotions, most famously ECW from 1998-1999. One Night Stand was part of WWE's reboot of ECW, and th…

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The Perfect 10's - Cactus Jack vs. Triple H (Royal Rumble 2000) 45:22

4y ago45:22

45:22

By the time the year 2000 rolled around, WWE was missing its top draw with Stone Cold Steve Austin due to injury. A new top heel was needed, and thus Triple H was put on the on-ramp to wrestling superstardom while also becoming the definitive incarnation of his character as The Game. But he needed a match that would make people believe he was more …

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The Perfect 10's - Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair (WrestleWar '90) 1:41:22

4y ago1:41:22

1:41:22

This week, William is joined by Drew Wardlaw (@_burningspirits) from the You Don't Know Billy Jack podcast featured on the Place to Be Wrestling Network. Drew has picked Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair from WrestleWar '90 for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Luger has a complicated history and reception in wrestling, but this is a defining match for…

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The Perfect 10's - The Undertaker vs. AJ Styles (WrestleMania 36) 1:41:23

4y ago1:41:23

1:41:23

WWE always wants WrestleMania to be memorable, and in 2020 they certainly got that with WrestleMania 36. Was The Undertaker versus AJ Styles going to be a memorable match if it was a one-on-one match in a ring in front of thousands of fans? We'll never know. What we do know is that because of COVID-19, WrestleMania changed and so did the matchup be…

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The Perfect 10's - Triple H vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (No Way Out '01) 1:43:57

4y ago1:43:57

1:43:57

If you're going to be doing a wrestling podcast about a Perfect 10 from Triple H, there is no one better than Scott Criscuolo from the Place to Be Podcast. We're talking through his Perfect 10, Triple H taking on Stone Cold Steve Austin from No Way Out '01. Huge WWF pay-per-view on the road to WrestleMania X7 and certainly a huge match for both Tri…

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The Perfect 10's - The Mountie vs. The Big Boss Man (Jailhouse Match, SummerSlam '91) 1:14:34

4y ago1:14:34

1:14:34

One of the hottest angles of 1991, The Mountie and The Big Boss Man were on a collision course in the WWF, and it finally culminated in a fitting gimmick match: a Jailhouse match where the loser would have to spend the night in a New York City jail. Dan Rackley joins William to talk through why he thinks this is a perfect 10. Twitter: @newbloodpod …

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The Perfect 10's - Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania 21) 1:02:56

4y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Jason is bringing his Perfect 10 to the pod this week and talks through Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels from WWE WrestleMania 21. Great story about when he first saw the match and how it fits into the career of both wrestlers! Twitter: @newbloopod Facebook: New Blood Rising Podcast William Renken - @williamrenken83 Jason Keisler - @thejasonkeisler --…

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The Perfect 10's - 1992 Royal Rumble Match 1:51:33

4y ago1:51:33

1:51:33

On the heels of their discussion surrounding the 2001 Royal Rumble match, William and Charlie run it back and go through the historic 1992 Royal Rumble match where now over half the competitors are now in the WWE Hall of Fame. There's a long first part with the guys talking about the Ruthless Aggression documentary series on the WWE Network and Pix…

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Best of Luck Spot Hall of Fame 2020 1:43:57

4y ago1:43:57

1:43:57

Despite no WWE Hall of Fame this past weekend, we are forging ahead with the Best of Luck Spot Hall of Fame as well as our 5th anniversary of the podcast. Thank you all so much for everything you have given us over the years in the form of downloads, subscriptions, and interactions. We hope you enjoy this special episode and our continued journey t…

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The Perfect 10's - Dude Love vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (Over the Edge '98) 47:04

4y ago47:04

47:04

With his title win at WrestleMania XIV, Stone Cold Steve Austin ushered in the Attitude Era as the new WWF Champion. However, it's his feud with Dude Love (and Vince McMahon) that immediately followed that really kickstarted where the business was headed. William goes through and talks through the buildup to this second match in the series with Dud…

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The Perfect 10's - 2001 Royal Rumble Match 1:25:15

4y ago1:25:15

1:25:15

William and Charlie are back with a Perfect 10 that encompasses the Royal Rumble match from the 2001 Royal Rumble pay-per-view. The '01 Rumble is mentioned in the same conversation with the legendary 1992 Royal Rumble. The guys talk through some of the comparisons and what ultimately made the '01 Rumble match special and one that really hasn't been…

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The Perfect 10's - John Cena vs. Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar (Royal Rumble 2015 45:40

4y ago45:40

45:40

Triple Threat matches can be an interesting but mostly disappointing lot for WWE and wrestling fans. In 2015, one match defied the cliches and expectations, and that was John Cena vs. Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Royal Rumble 2015. Its a match with great storytelling and fantastic pace. William Renken …

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The Perfect 10's - Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania XXV) 1:13:45

4y ago1:13:45

1:13:45

There are some that say it is the best WWE match of all time, and this week William is joined by Henry, the host of the Raw Attitude Podcast, to talk through the monumental WrestleMania XXV clash between The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. What still makes this match so special to this day? Follow us on Twitter (@newbloodpod) and let us know your th…

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The Perfect 10's - The Rock vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan (WrestleMania X8) 1:12:30

4y ago1:12:30

1:12:30

In 2002, one year removed from the zenith of the Attitude Era, the WWF had to try and catch that same lightning in a bottle again with WrestleMania X8 in Toronto, Canada. They fell way short. But where they fell short as a show overall, they exceeded with a match that is unforgettable and a testament to what live performance, specifically in profes…

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Great American Bash '92 1:49:10

4y ago1:49:10

1:49:10

We resume the trek through Season 5 with the conclusion of the NWA Tag Title tournament and the mega clash between Sting and Big Van Vader for the WCW World Title. Let us know your thoughts on this pay-per-view and tweet us @newbloodpod or post to us on Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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The Perfect 10's - Diamond Dallas Page vs. Goldberg (Halloween Havoc '98) 42:27

4y ago42:27

42:27

Charlie Stabile (@cm_stabs) returns with another installment of The Perfect 10's with Diamond Dallas Page taking on Goldberg at Halloween Havoc '98 in what many have said is one of the best matches for both wrestlers. Charlie gives his take on the match and the place this has in both wrestler's careers. Please subscribe and follow on Twitter (@newb…

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The Perfect 10's - Macho King Randy Savage vs. Ultimate Warrior (WrestleMania VII) 1:16:51

4y ago1:16:51

1:16:51

It's been awhile since we had an episode, so in the buildup to Great American Bash '92, we wanted to release a Perfect 10 episode. This time around William looks back at the Career Ending Match between Macho Kind Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior from WrestleMania VII. It's a match that represents apex storytelling in professional wrestling, and Wi…

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Santa's Slay - 2019 Holiday Special 52:48

4+ y ago52:48

52:48

We wanted to bring you all one last episode before the close of 2019, and at the suggestion of Charlie and Jason, it's a look at Goldberg's turn in Santa's Slay. Really, it was just an excuse for all three of us to get together and talk for a bit. Thank you all for listening in 2019. We didn't have the output we necessarily wanted, but we will be b…

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Clash of the Champions XIX 2:25:57

4+ y ago2:25:57

2:25:57

William and Charlie return with Clash of the Champions XIX, which took place in our backyard of Charleston, SC. It's a wrestling show that happens to have a tournament which is always fun, especially with expendable international teams. What a wild show that definitely takes it to the limit one more time. Follow us on Twitter (@newbloodpod) and Fac…

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Beach Blast '92 2:11:41

4+ y ago2:11:41

2:11:41

After an extended break, William and Charlie return to cover Beach Blast '92. A Falls Count Anywhere (Along the Coast) match, and Iron Man Match, and a Bikini/First Lady of WCW contest. It's an interesting show to say the least. Follow us on Twitter (@newbloodpod) and on Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podc…

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Any Given Monday - Stone Cold Steve Austin (Raw Reunion promo) 3:47

4+ y ago3:47

3:47

Stone Cold Steve Austin's promo from Raw Reunion was very memorable and unexpectedly poignant in many ways. There's an argument that this might be one of his best promos of all time. This rendition has a bit of a cinematic touch, and if you've seen Any Given Sunday, you'll know what I mean.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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BONUS Episode II - Steiner Brothers vs. Big Van Vader & Bam Bam Bigelow, IWGP Tag Team Titles - Match Breakdown 40:36

4+ y ago40:36

40:36

So if you've seen our commentary of the Steiners vs. Big Van Vader & Bam Bam Bigelow ( https://vimeo.com/newbloodpod ), join us now to hear our breakdown of the match and expound upon Vader and Bam Bam as well as the Steiners and their overall legacy. Thank you again for downloading and let us know what you think on Twitter (@newbloodpod) and Faceb…

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BONUS Episode - Steiner Brothers vs. Big Van Vader & Bam Bam Bigelow, IWGP Tag Team Titles - Match Commentary 31:43

4+ y ago31:43

31:43

A special episode of the podcast with us trying something new. We were sent a link to the match we talked about on WrestleWar '92, and that is the Steiner Brothers challenging Big Van Vader & Bam Bam BIgelow for the IWGP tag team titles. You have two options here. You can listen to our commentary by itself here or you can listen to our intro here a…

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WrestleWar '92 2:49:11

5y ago2:49:11

2:49:11

After a few months off, the guys get the band back together and pick up where they left off in 1992 with WrestleWar, the War Games, the Match Beyond, the Final Frontier, etc. It's a huge pay per view that culminates in an epic five on five double cage match between Sting's Squadron and the Dangerous Alliance. Stick around for the laughs in this one…

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No Extra Points - An AAF Podumentary 1:05:14

5y ago1:05:14

1:05:14

In March 2018, Charlie Ebersol announced to the world that he had been building a football league in secret. He called it the Alliance of American Football and looked to set forth where previous spring football leagues had failed. In fact the league would not make it past week eight in its inaugural season before it was shut down. However, buried u…

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No Extra Points - Preview 5:28

5y ago5:28

5:28

On June 17, 2019, No Extra Points, a podumentary examining the Alliance of American Football, its content creators, and more specifically independent fantasy football creators, will debut on this feed. Get subscribed now! I hope you enjoy! If you're someone that has always wanted to create something but might have been held back, this story is for …

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The Perfect 10's - Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena (SummerSlam 2014) 35:32

5y ago35:32

35:32

In the next installment in the Perfect 10's series, William takes us back to SummerSlam 2014 for the main event that pitted Brock Lesnar against the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, John Cena. The match is certainly a milestone in a dominant year for Lesnar in what would be the apex of his career since returning in 2012. Want to leave your feedback?…

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The Perfect 10's - Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart (WrestleMania X) 35:12

5y ago35:12

35:12

Charlie Stabile takes us back to WrestleMania X in 1994 where we again find Bret Hart in a Perfect 10 match. Charlie chose the opener of WrestleMania where Bret took on his brother Owen Hart in a match considered the best opening match to any WrestleMania. Charlie looks at the feud that brought this match on and breaks down his highlights of the ma…

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The Perfect 10's - Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect (SummerSlam '91) 30:22

5y ago30:22

30:22

Welcome to a special series within Season 5 entitled The Perfect 10's. You've heard us rate matches from one to ten. Now the three of us are going to take some solo pods to talk about the ones we think are perfect. I couldn't think of a better one to start with than Bret Hart versus Mr. Perfect from SummerSlam '91. This was a match that changed the…

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Best of Luck Spot Hall of Fame 1:33:49

5y ago1:33:49

1:33:49

Happy WrestleMania weekend! Welcome to the Best of Luck Spot HOF where we are honoring only those spots that truly made us say “Well, best of luck to ya!” Thank you to everyone who cast ballots, shared #bestofluckspot and #bestofluckspothof. You can view the inductees on Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast) and Twitter (@newbloodpod)!--- Send in a v…

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Superbrawl II 1:54:45

5y ago1:54:45

1:54:45

A huge show, and of course we're dealing with technical issues. But we do our best to deliver a commentary on what is a mega show for WCW. Four titles on the line including Sting finally getting the chance to challenge for the World Heavyweight Title against Lex Luger. Follow us on Twitter (@newbloodpod) and Facebook (New Blood Rising Podcast)! ---…

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Season 5 Roundtable, 2.17.19 58:28

5y ago58:28

58:28

This is a business casual episode here in Season 5 that harkens back to some of the work we did backnin Season 1. We're talking through some topics that each of us picked to discuss including Sting and his arc thus far in Season 5, Ron Simmons' run in the main event slot, and honestly evaluating the WCW roster before and after Ric Flair's depature …

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Clash of the Champions XVIII 1:54:28

5y ago1:54:28

1:54:28

We're into 1992, and our first stop is in Topeka, Kansas for Clash of the Champions XVII where WCW vs. The Dangerous Alliance is featured in a six-man tag match with Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, and Larry Zbysko taking on Ron Simmons, Dustin Rhodes, and the avenging Barry Windham. Also, Rick Rude and Steve Austin take on Sting and Ricky Steamboat. Oh…

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Starrcade '91 (Battlebowl - The Lethal Lottery) 1:54:58

5y ago1:54:58

1:54:58

Closing out 1991, we're back with Starracde '91 where we cover the debut of Battlebowl. A billion tag matches and a giant battle royal about sums it up. Also, we talk through the Best of Luck Spot Hall of Fame (#bestofluckspotHOF) 2019. Please continue to check us out on social media: Facebook - New Blood Rising Podcast, Twitter - @newbloodpod --- …

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Movies For Guys Who Like Movies - Santa With Muscles 1:04:03

5+ y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

What an occasion to return! We're back just in time for Christmas to review Santa With Muscles. Grab a strong beverage as we go through this Hulk Hogan trainwreck! Merry Christmas to all and thank you for listening to the podcast!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newbloodpod/message…

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Clash of the Champions XVII 1:59:06

5+ y ago1:59:06

1:59:06

Its Clash time once again and XVII offers quite the card. Rick Steiner challenges Lex Luger for the WCW World Title, Rick Rude challenges Sting (well, maybe) for the US Title and Dustin Rhodes/Barry Windham (well, maybe) challenge The Enforcers for the World Tag Titles among others. Plus we make a couple announcements; one being an announcement abo…

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