Armageddon 2005 (Alternate Commentary)

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Tonight in the season finale of Smack Download, Dustin and Jackson relive the PPV that took place exactly 12 years ago today! WWE Armageddon 2005! Watch along with us on the WWE Network!

Match Card:
JBL vs. Matt Hardy
MNM vs. The Mexicools
Booker T vs. Chris Benoit
Bobby Lashley vs. Paul Burchill and William Regal (Handicap Match)
*Juventud Guerrera vs. Kid Kash (WWE Cruiserweight Championship)
Batista & Rey Mysterio vs. Kane & The Big Show
Randy Orton vs. The Undertaker (Hell ... See More in a Cell)

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BEST SHIZNITER EVER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017!!!

It’s time for a “special edition” of Shootin’ the Shiznit with a wrestling podcast game show -- Who Wants to Be The Best Shizniter Ever? It’s time for the Best Shizniter EVER Championship 2017! The two best contestants of 2017 face off in a battle of wits. Contestants get to pick subjects from a board and get to talk 75 seconds each on the subject to determine who can talk “shiznit” the best. Go to to stspod.club for full rules video and a sample board. Episode 77 (the last STS episode of 2017) features 5 time champion “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony battling 4 Time Champion Matthew Essary!! SHARE!!

Toys for Tots and Glory Pro!! NEW STS11

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” Episode 76 is a “Double Feature” with Bob Magee & Danny Adams. Bob talks “Toys For Tots” and upcoming shows. Adams joins the show at the 22 minute mark to talk about being a fan, training to be a wrestler, Glory Pro controversy and the future of Glory Pro.

Interesting Radio Interview from 1974 with Mario Galento exposing the business

Long before there had ever been a "shoot interview" or even the infamous 20/20 segment featuring Eddie Mansfield exposing the business....Mario Galento went on a Sports Radio show exposing the business after being "blackballed" from pro wrestling.  For more on Mario Galento, check out the Memphis Heat DVD.  Pretty fun listening to the host and the listeners who call in treating this as a revelation that wrestling is a "show". 

ECW December to Dismember (Alternate Commentary)

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Merry Christmas from all the crew of Smack Download! Watch along with Dustin and Jackson as we provide you with commentary for ECW December to Dismember!
Here is the Card:
MNM vs The Hardy Boyz
Balls Mahoney vs. Matt Striker
Elijah Burke & Sylvester Terkay vs. The FBI (w/Trinity)
Daivari (w/The Great Khali) vs. Tommy Dreamer
Ariel & Kevin Thorn vs. Kelly Kelly & Mike Knox
The Big Show (c) vs. Bobby Lashley vs. CM Punk vs. Hardcore Holly vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Test in the Extreme Elimination Chamber (ECW Championship)

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BT is joined by Brian Thompson & Lance LeVine to talk about the Elgin Controversy & 2017!!

It’s time for a “special edition” of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 75 Brian Tramel is joined by Brian Thompson and Lance LeVine. They talk about Elgin controversy, 3 things that represent 2017?, Social media, NWA, Hot Topic and more on 37 minute episode.

GENE JACKSON !! STS!!!

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 74 Brian Tramel sits down for a 3rd time with Gene Jackson. They talk about him wrestling Carlito this past weekend & go step by step through the match. They also talk about Wrestlecade on how much it costs?, who did he meet?, Mil Mascaras in the elevator, New Jack, Honky Tonk Man, Jake Roberts, Dean Malenko, Bruce Pritchard, Sgt Slaughter, Hornswoggle, Rebel and more in this action packed 41 minute episode.

SD #43 - Big Ramp

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NEW STS !! Cool Kids Countdown XVI “Top 10 CKC Downloads of 2017”

It’s time for the“special edition” of Shootin The Shiznit. Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XVI “Top 10 CKC Downloads of 2017” for Episode 73. Lance & BT share stories about how they put together the Top 10 lists and if they have changed their minds on anything. After the rapid fire format countdown, stick with them “after the show” as they answer listener questions about Sexy Star, 605/Brian Last and Tom Robinson in the LONGEST EPISODE in STS history clocking in at 58 minutes!

NEW STS!!

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 72 Brian Tramel sits down with Doug & Anthony from Who’s Right Podcast. They talk about kayfabe, Who’s Right Podcast, who watches wrestling?, no political views, Anthony is not a fan, you know you are fat if, do women make you forget wrestling,wrestling t-shirts, Monday Night Wars, wrestling is just like a movie, My Little Pony wrestling fans, when kayfabe died, podcasting, a special tidbit at the end and more in this 43 minute episode.

WrestleCade Weekend Fanfest 2017

WrestleCade took place this past weekend for the sixth time in Winston-Salem, North Carolina giving over 150 pro wrestling superstars from the past and present to interact with fans from all over the world who come each year for the weekend's festivities.  This year's was the biggest yet with a total of NINE events taking place over the course of the three days.  It kicked off on Friday night with the "Showcase of Champions" wrestling show featuring champions from numerous promotions putting their titles on the line in front (in most cases) and completely different set of fans than normal.  Afterwards on Friday night, there was a live taping of the Stevie Ray podcast with his special guest Bruce Prichard which you should be able to download very soon.

On Saturday morning the Fanfest opened where fans were able to meet and interact with some of their favorite wrestlers, managers, and announcers from the past and present.  Over 150 were on hand eager to meet their fans.  There were a few notable absences this year, namely Terry Funk who flew in to Winston-Salem on Friday night only to get the word very early on Saturday morning that his wife was extremely ill causing him to have to fly back out to Amarillo to be by her side which was understandable.  Other absences that weren't all addressed by the vendors who advertised them were Butch Reed, Bob Armstrong, Brodus Clay, Jim Neidhart,  and Ronnie Garvin.  However, there were still plenty of big stars there to be seen such as Christian, Mick Foley, Jerry Lawler, Bobby Lashley, Ken Shamrock, Sgt. Slaughter, and Road Warrior Animal just to name a few.  There was five thousand or more people there which made for some aggravation in getting around but all in all Tracy Myers and Brian Hawks have one of the most well organized and fan friendly events out there today.  I highly recommend to any wrestling fun young or old there is literally something for everybody.

After the Fanfest wrapped up it was followed by the WrestleCade SuperShow (see other report).  However, Saturday's fun didn't end there as there as a special "Inside the Lion's Den" which was an evening with Ken Shamrock discussing his career in both pro wrestling and MMA as well as a special VIP Meet & Greet with Ken afterward.

Sunday started off with a Worship Service led by George South for those interested in attending.  Followed by a special 25 Year Anniversary "Fire on the Mountain" Smoky Mountain Reunion Q & A and VIP Meet & Greet with Jim Cornette, Dutch Mantell, Bobby Blaze, Tracy Smothers, and Bobby Fulton.  But that was not all this was followed by a "Queens of Combat" all ladies wrestling show and then also a AML show following it.

So to recap, if you buy the VIP tickets for the weekend (which Rosey and I did) for $180, you get into six different shows as well as early access to each.  WrestleCade is by far the most affordable event of it's type out there, just check the prices for WrestleCon other similar events and there's no comparison. I highly recommend you check out www.wrestlecade.com in January and start making your plans to attend next year on Thanksgiving Weekend.  The Jacksons will see you there.  Now check out some random photos from the weekend!

WrestleCade 2017 SuperShow Results & Pictures

Once again as a part of WrestleCade Weekend in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Saturday night featured the WrestleCade SuperShow.  Below are the results and pics from the show which streamed live on FITE TV, I will follow up with a report on the Fanfest portion of the event as well as some of the other events that took place as part of the weekend's festivities.

Match Results:

Opening Match- 4 Way Corners Tag Match
The Extreme Horsemen (CW Anderson/Damian Wayne defeated The Boys (aka The Tate Twins)/The Spirit Squad (Mikey/Kenny)/The Heatseekers  

Great match to open the show

Match #2:
"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn defeated Carlito 

Match #3:
Triple Threat Match
Zane Dawson defeated Luke Hawx/Tommy Dreamer

Good showing here from all three guys. Dawson is the AML Champion. Hawx has been a featured competitor in the last several WrestleCade events. Post-match Dreamer put over Dusty Rhodes and the fact that there may be a "Starrcade going on up the road from here but the REAL wrestling fans are here at WrestleCade" which got a big pop as you would expect.

Fun match with Gunn playing face but Carlito has his share of support as well

Match #4:
Jerry "the King" Lawler defeated George South 

South spent what felt like FOREVER cutting a heel promo trying to get heat before the match name dropping Andy Kaufman and Ric Flair among others, King was over with the fans and went over with the first of two finishes that would directly physically involve the referee

Match #5:
The Veterans of War (Wilcox/Mayweather) defeated America's Top Team (Bobby Lashley/King Mo)  

Wilcox/Mayweather are formally known as Jax Dane/Crimson.  Very awkward match in spots...Lashley carried most of the match for the inexperienced King Mo, seemed like early on they couldn't decide which team was the heel team, decent match overall

Match #6:
Six Man Lucha Tag Match
Kaleb Konley/Super Crazy/Juventud Guerrera defeated PJ Black/Jason Kincaid/Willie Mack  

this was the match of the night other than the referee completely blowing the three count on the finish which made an exciting ending fall completely flat, Willie Mack does amazing things for a man his size...Juvi and Super Crazy looked good and Konley deserves to be in Lucha Underground or NXT!

Match #7: 
#1 Contender's Match for the WOW Championship
Jungle Girl beat Amber O'Neil w/Lana Star by DQ  

Run in and other shenanigans couldn't save this one

Match #8:
Dan 'the Beast' Severn w/Jim Cornette defeated Josh "the Goods" Woods   

The match was said to be Cornette's last match ever as a manager.  The match was very technical and wrestled in a amateur style.  A few of the fans were chanting "boring" and heckling both Severn and Woods.  Cornette was visibly annoyed by this but managed not to lose it on the mic.  Afterwards, Cornette and Severn put over Woods as "the future" and Cornette said that the Carolinas hold a special place for him as he wouldn't have had the career he had if not for his time here for Jim Crockett Promotions.

Match #9:
Top Rope Belts Battle Royal featuring tons of local talent as well as Mr. Hughes, D'Lo Brown, Hornswoggle, Kevin Thorn, Matt Striker, Bobby Fulton, The Hurricane, Crazzy Steve, Stan Lee, among many others was won by the Hurricane!

Typical battle royal stuff with some fun things thrown like a chokeslam from Hornswoggle on Hurricane at one point. 


Match #10
Ryback defeated Joey Mercury

Pretty decent match....a lot of Larry Zbyszko-esque stalling from Mercury early on but the match finally got going and had some impressive shows of strength from Mercury before going down to the 'shell shock' from Ryback.

Match #11
No DQ Match
Ivelisse defeated Taya Valkyrie

Impressive match from the two stars of Lucha Underground that involved chairs, chains, ladders, and tables. At one point they fought out into the crowd on top of one of the banquet tables the fans were seated at, far superior to the previous women's match on the card.

Match #12
TNA Impact Global Championship
Eli Drake defeated Johnny Impact/Jack Swagger w/Catalina Swagger

I didn't stay for this one but was told it was good match. Long promo pre-match from Drake. A lot of people are high on this guys but I just don't see it.....to me he sounds like somebody doing a bad Steve Austin impression but that's just me. He seems to be picking up steam with many fans so that's whats important. 

SD #42 - Bullwhip Ballard

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Wrestler's Court: The Trial of Bobbie Blaine

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Tonight you will witness a special edition of the podcast as Bobbie "Omega" Blaine in brought in to Wrestler's Court on the charge of not controlling his ring rats, thus causing damages to the Smack Download Podcast. The judge for this case will be the honorable Neil "The Real Deal" Taylor.

Part 2 of My Conversation with Steve Beverly !!

It’s time for a “special edition” of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 71 Brian Tramel sits down with Steve Beverly again for part 2 of his interview to talk about why did the 80's change wrestling?, wrestling and technology, Eddie Gilbert, Dusty Rhodes, WCW hotline, Missy Hyatt, a nasty phone call from Tom Zenk, Lance Russell, Wrestling Observer hotline, Freddy Miller and more in this 43 minute show.

SD#40 - Survivor Series 2017 Review

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This week Jackson and Dustin review WWE Survivor Series 2017!

Quick Results:
Sheild def New Day
Team Raw win Woman's Survivor Series
Barron Corbin def The Miz
Usos def Sheamus and Cesaro
Charlotte Flair def Alexia Bliss
Brock Lesnar def AJ Styles
Team Raw win the Men's Survivor Series

Bonus Show - NXT Takeover: War Games Review
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Episode #40

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Newsletter editor Steve Beverly of Matwatch!

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 70 Brian Tramel sits down with Steve Beverly to talk about Matwatch history,why did he stop publishing Matwatch?, his time as a fan, how many subscribers did he have, why TV ratings meant everything, Monday Night Wars, calls about wrestling and more in this 40 minute show.

SD #39 - Bobbie "Omega" Blaine

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Tonight in the MAIN EVENT, our guest will be Bobbie “Omega” Blaine!
He will be joining us to talk about the state of the wrestling business in 2017.

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Episode #39

Top 10 Female Wrestlers of 2017 with new Cool Kids Countdown!

It’s time for this “special edition” of Shootin The Shiznit. Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown XV “Top 10 Hot Chicks of 2017” for Episode 69. In rapid fire format they talk about the Top 10 female wrestlers in this 45 minute action packed episode. SHARE!!

NEW STS!! Kenny Has A Lot To Say About Jim Cornette !

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 68 Brian Tramel sits down with “Starmaker” Kenny Bolin to talk about “2017: The Year of Bolin” including a diner dash in Nashville, leaving Arcadian Vanguard, joining Vince Russo’s podcast network, his current relationship with Jim Cornette (claims to have revealed stuff here that he had not even said on his podcast), questions from the listeners and much more in this 38 minute episode.

SD #38 - "The King of All Wrestling Media" Gene Jackson

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Debut of New Show JOHNNY MAC ATTACK!!

It’s time for this “special edition” of Shootin The Shiznit. Brian Tramel and John McAdam bring you the debut show of Johnny Mac Attack for Episode 67. This podcast about wrestling & whatever includes 1988 wrestling convention, meeting all the legends, Nate the Rat, Eddie Gilbert, Paul Heyman, Downtown Bruno, Lou Thesz, Houston Astros, Ezekiel Elliott, Tennessee Volunteers concussion controversy and more in this 35 minute episode.

Vloggin' with Shean #1

Our friend Shean Christopher has started a Vlog and his first offering covers his huge match at ProSouth Wrestling's Wicked Havoc this past Friday.  He also addresses his recent injury and how long he will be out to recover from that injury.  Shean is one of the best up and coming young wrestlers in the Southeast, check it out and show him some support!

WCW Halloween Havoc 89' (Alternate Commentary)

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New STS !! Help Us Break Our Download Record !! LISTEN !!

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 66 Brian Tramel sits down with Tom Robinson to talk about Wide Men Can't Jump podcast, White Kamala, Sean Grande, TR SHOCK & Crazy Canuck Facebook page, HTM gig with HTM talking about missing fights, Chickfight, HTM about doing his finisher and they talk about TR why he left the 605 podcast in this 43 minute episode.

Jeff Jarrett returns to OWO in December in Fulton, MS!

STS with new Cool Kids Countdown with the Top Wrestlers of the 1930s!

It’s time for this “special edition” of Shootin The Shiznit. Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown X “Top Wrestlers of the 1930s” for Episode 65. In rapid fire format they talk about the Top 10 wrestlers of the 1930s in this 36 minute action packed episode. SHARE!!

BT talks with Justin Potter!!

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 64 Brian Tramel sits down with Justin Potter. Justin is a fan, former wrestler and photojournalist. He has worked side by side with some of the biggest stars in wrestling. Justin and BT talk about being a ring announcer, training to be a wrestler, his gimmick, WWE announcing Mania event in Orlando, John Cena, Roman Reigns, Hall of Fame, The Miz, Daniel Bryan and more in this 33 minute episode.

Smack Download #35 - WWE TLC Results (LIVE)

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Eric Wayne as Jim Cornette debuts for Freelance

At Freelance's "The Shining...Wizard" this past Friday, Eric Wayne dressed as Jim Cornette came out and addressed the gimmick battle royal in the ring. Below is a link to the video from Eric's Twitter (@MrWatchTheLeft)

https://twitter.com/W_W_Unicorns/status/921835486364291072

Credit to Wrestling With Unicorns for the video

Dustin “Five” Starr w/Maria/R&D vs Koko B Ware/Bam Bam Bundy

Johnny Swinger vs Action Jackson

Doug Gilbert vs Brain Christopher

Jerry "The King" Lawler vs Buff "The Stuff" Bagwell

NEW STS !! Who Wants To Be The Best Shizniter EVER? IX TGB battles Frank D Wilson!!

t’s time for a “special edition” of Shooting the Shiznit with a wrestling podcast game show -- Who Wants to Be The Best Shizniter Ever? Every two weeks two contestants face off in a battle of wits. Contestants get to pick subjects from a board and get to talk 75 seconds each on the subject to determine who can talk “shiznit” the best. Go to to stspod.club for full rules video and a sample board. Episode 63 features 4 time champion “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony battling challenger Frank D Wilson! SHARE!!!

NWA Champion Tim Storm

Here is the video of the interview we talk about on the new STS and have the audio at the end of the episode.

NWA VP David Lagana joins STS!!

It’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” On Episode 62 Brian Tramel sits down with former WWE, ROH & TNA writer David Lagana. Lagana is now the Vice President of the NWA. They talk about “Friends” the TV show, why do “writers” get a bad rap in wrestling, Vince McMahon not liking sick people, plans for the NWA, Tim Storm, the Lawler/Flair angle and more in this 41 minute episode.

WECW 10/7 Ripley, MS Results

Bam Bam Malone defeated Bam Bam Bundy

Blake Christian defeated Andy Mack

Diana Taylor defeated Marie Storm

Chase Stevens defeated Neil Real Deal Taylor when Blake Christian interfered.  This brought out Andy Mack who challenged Taylor and Christian to a tag match!

Main Event
Chase Stevens & Andy Mack defeated Neil Real Deal Taylor and Blake Christian

WECW Returns to Ripley, MS on December 1st with "Collision Course: Quest for the Gold"

EPW Wrestling Hour #5 - 10/14/17

Free Show in Memphis this week Featuring Dustin Starr w/Maria, Jerry Lawler, Bill Dundee, Doug Gilbert and more

Smack Download #34 - The Hale County Misfits (Part 2)

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Tonight, it’s Dustin vs. Jackson as they give their predictions for WWE TLC 2017! We will go over all 4 (yes you read that correctly) confirmed matches. Then in the MAIN EVENT we will be playing part 2 of our interview with The Hale County Misfits!


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Episode #34

NEW COOL KIDS COUNTDOWN!!

Time for this “special edition” of Shootin The Shiznit. Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown “The Lance Russell Announcers Battle Royal” IX for Episode 61. In rapid fire format they talk about the Top 10 wrestling announcers of all time in this 35 minute action packed episode. TELL A FRIEND !!

New Who Wants To Be The Best Shizniter Ever? !!!!

t’s time for a “special edition” of Shooting the Shiznit with a wrestling podcast game show -- Who Wants to Be The Best Shizniter Ever? Every two weeks two contestants face off in a battle of wits. Contestants get to pick subjects from a board and get to talk 75 seconds each on the subject to determine who can talk “shiznit” the best. Go to to stspod.club for full rules video and a sample board. Episode 60 features champion “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony battling challenger Richard Mullikin!

New STS with Scott Bowden !!

It’s time for Episode 59 of Shootin The Shiznit. Brian Tramel is joined by Scott Bowden to talk about Lance Russell, Jerry Lawler, Kentucky Fried Rasslin, Bam Bam Bigelow, being a manager in Memphis, Lawler & Bowden as a team, heat with Dave Brown on Randy Hales, things not to say backstage at Memphis Wrestling, cutting promos on each other in high school, the hair match and more for an action packed 48 minutes.

Smack Download #33 - WWE Hell in a Cell 2017 Results LIVE

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WECW Wrestling Returns to Ripley, MS Tomorrow Night!

oWo Wrestling Tonight at Fear in The Dark in Byhalia, MS!

New STS with Lance Russell Tribute!!

This week’s “special edition” of Shootin The Shiznit is dedicated to Lance Russell. Brian Tramel puts clips together in this episode all about Lance. He also sits down with Brian Thompson and “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony to talk about Lance. A great segment from longtime friend Steve Beverly and more wraps up 43 minutes of Episode 58.

Flashback: "Bad Attitude" Tony Dabbs joins Gene & Neil on the podcast!

Smack Download #32 - The Hale County Misfits (Part 1)

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NEW STS !! COOL KIDS COUNTDOWN !!

It's time for this special edition of Shooting The Shiznit. Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown “Bobby Heenan Managers Invitational” XIII for Episode 57. In rapid fire format they talk about the Top 10 wrestling managers of all time in this 44 minute action packed episode. SHARE!!

ProSouth Wrestling BATTLE RUMBLE this Friday night!!

Old Memphis Wrestling fans...Perry "Action Jackson" Jackson !!

It’s Tuesday and it’s time for a new episode of Shootin the Shiznit. “Double Trouble” episode as BT is joined by “Action Jackson” Perry Jackson talking about Memphis Wrestling, Puerto Rico, GWF, Butch Reed, Harlem Heat and a fun story about the Undertaker. Also John McAdam drops by to talk meeting Bill Apter, Cool Kids, convention in Memphis, growing up as a fan, Young Bucks and much more in Episode 56 for 41 action packed minutes.

Final Hour vs Steel Kage

"The Soviet" Norman Meklakov w/"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock vs Judaz

Johnny Dotson vs Pokerface

"The Soviet" Norman Meklakov w/"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock vs DJ Brown

WWE No Mercy 2017 Results

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Elias def. Apollo Crews
The Miz* def. Jason Jordan (IC title)
Finn Bálor def. Bray Wyatt
Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins* def. Cesaro & Sheamus (Raw Tag Titles)
Alexa Bliss* def. Sasha Banks, Bayley, Nia Jax and Emma (Raw Woman's Title)
Roman Reigns def. John Cena
Enzo Amore def. Neville* (Cruiserweight Title)
Brock Lesnar* def. Braun Strowman (Universal Title)

It's A Wrestling Podcast Game Show !! New episode !!! LISTEN !

It’s Thursday and time for a “special edition” of Shooting the Shiznit with a wrestling podcast game show -- Who Wants to Be The Best Shizniter Ever? Every two weeks two contestants face off in a battle of wits. Contestants get to pick subjects from a board and get to talk 75 seconds each on the subject to determine who can talk “shiznit” the best. Go to to stspod.club for full rules video and a sample board. Episode 55 features new Champion “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony battling challenger SJ Chapman! SHARE!!!

Journey of the Journeyman: Here Comes the Heat

First, let me apologize for the delay in posting.  Between a busy schedule professionally and handling things personally, I haven't had as much "free time" as I'd like.  Also, I haven't really had a topic or experience that spoke to me enough to write an interesting article...until now.

I'd debated whether or not to way in on this topic, due to the polarizing opinions I've seen throughout social media, but I have decided to throw my opinion out there.  So without further adieu....

Crowd Funding & Professional Wrestling

A little back story before I begin my article, without naming names.  Recently, a link to a GoFundMe account for a professional wrestler has been shared throughout social media.  The gist of the scenario is that said wrestler has received an opportunity of some sort and a crowd funding page was set up by a friend to assist in the travel, lodging, etc. for this wrestler to take advantage of the opportunity presented.

As mentioned prior, this has been received to polarizing opinion.  One camp is wishing the wrestler well, while the other is demonizing them for asking for help.  Well, here comes the heat, as I (for some reason) voice my opinion on the matter.

GoFundMe and other crowd funding sites have a variety of uses.  In some people's eyes, these should be used strictly for emergency scenarios, i.e. medical bills, sudden death, etc.  However, on GoFundMe's home page, it states "Raise money for yourself, others, and charities".  GoFundMe has a huge list of categories to choose from.  A picture from their website is listed below. 

In order to better educate myself on GoFundMe's uses to form an educated opinion rather than going strictly off reaction, I browsed the campaigns to see what others had used the platform for.  My findings show that this scenario is far from unusual.  I found examples of athletes requesting funds for training to take their game to the next level, teams and individual athletes asking for help to make it to events such as championship games and trials, bands recording albums, bands purchasing a vehicle to tour in...the results really run the gamut.

I main arguments I've seen against the example in question is that many believe this wrestler should either A) save up money to participate in this opportunity or B) sacrifice more to be able to participate.  Let's plug that line of thinking into another campaign that I reviewed and look at the line of thinking from another angle.

A Pop Warner football team is asking for $30K to help cover room, board, and travel to a Pop Warner Championship game.  With the thinking above, it would be decided that the parents of the kids should save better or sacrifice more for their kids to have the opportunity to participate in this event?  Why does this not sound right to everyone else?  Because professional wrestling is, inherently, a hypocritical business. 

Hot take, right?  I can feel the heat now, but let me back up my theory with hypothetical examples.  I've been in many locker rooms throughout the country, and the world, in my 12 years of bumping for bucks.  I heard many wrestlers brag about convincing "ring rats", "money marks", and sponsors to buy them goods (clothing, wrestling gear, etc.), cover their travel (plane tickets, rental cars, driving them placed), and otherwise sponsor/fund their professional wrestling dream.  This is a time honored tradition in professional wrestling, for better or for worse, whether it is done through conning the individual (feigning a relationship) or reaping the benefits of the wrestler's star power in the eyes of the paying individual.

While the above is celebrated, taking a straight forward approach such as crowd funding to attempt to obtain these funds is frowned upon.  See the hypocrisy? 

At the end of the day, here is my take.  GoFundMe is a 100% voluntary service.  If you want to help, donate and/or share.  If not, don't.  No one is forcing your hand or taking money out of your wallet.  If the cause speaks to someone, they will donate.  If it doesn't, the funds won't be donate.  It's that simple.

Let's stop being so critical.  Let's celebrate opportunity.  If it's not hurting you, why care?

As always, stay human my friends.  I love you all.

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NEW STS with Will Gibson !!

It’s Tuesday and time for this week’s Shootin’ the Shiznit Episode 54. Will Gibson joins BT this week for an edition of “wrestling with the stars” titled “Reffing With The Stars.” Will is part of the Gibson wrestling family and also a ref for the current GWF Amped airing on PPV. Will talks about Chavo Guerrero, Rockstar Spud, Mickie James, Shane Helms, Justin Gabriel, Jerry Lawler, Jeff Jarrett, The Hardys, Kevin Nash, Rock ‘N ‘ Roll Express and more. Action packed 43.5 minutes! SHARE !!

oWo Benefit for Cameron Valentine THIS FRIDAY!

WECW Wrestling presents "Fright Night" October 7

Starrcade Returns

WWE.com has confirmed the recent rumors that Starrcade will return on the WWE Network. Below is the official statement from WWE.com.


Source WWE.com


Starrcade is back, and for the first time in 30 years, it’s coming home.
On Saturday, Nov. 25, during Thanksgiving weekend, Starrcade returns when the Superstars of SmackDown LIVE descend on Greensboro, N.C., for a historic event at the Greensboro Coliseum.


The premier event of the National Wrestling Alliance and, later, WCW, Starrcade got its start in Greensboro on Thanksgiving 1983 with a star-studded lineup that saw Ric Flair defeat Harley Race to win his second of 16 World Championships. Starrcade remained in Greensboro through 1986 and was the stage on which legendary performers like Dusty Rhodes, The Four Horsemen, Magnum TA, The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express and many more etched their names into sports-entertainment history.


As the calendar turned to the 1990s, a new generation of competitors emerged to take the Starrcade spotlight, like Sting, Vader and the nWo. The last edition of Starrcade under the WCW banner took place in December 2000.


Now, fans in Greensboro will get the opportunity to be a part of history, as Starrcade returns with an absolutely stacked card featuring two Steel Cage Matches. Matches announced* for the return of Starrcade include:


WWE Championship Steel Cage Match
Jinder Mahal vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
SmackDown Women’s Championship Steel Cage Match
Natalya vs. Charlotte Flair
United States Championship Triple Threat Match
AJ Styles vs. Baron Corbin vs. Rusev
SmackDown Tag Team Championship Texas Tornado Match
The New Day vs. The Usos
Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens
Bobby Roode vs. Dolph Ziggler
Breezango vs Aiden English & Mike Kanellis w/ Maria Kanellis


The Hardy Boyz are also confirmed to appear at Starrcade in their home state of North Carolina, as are WWE Hall of Famers and Starrcade legends Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express!


Tickets for Starrcade will be available starting Friday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. ET at Ticketmaster. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of history as Starrcade returns!


*Talent and matches listed and depicted above are subject to change.

Silas Mason (Part 2)

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Tonight, it’s Dustin vs. Jackson (Round 2) for the (still) vacant Piñata Championship! We will go over all 6 confirmed matches for WWE No Mercy, giving our predictions on each match. Then in the MAIN EVENT we will be playing part 2 of our interview with “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason!

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Passes Away

We are saddened to report that wrestling legend, Bobby Heenan has passed away at age 73.

COOL KIDS COUNTDOWN !!

I forgot to post this on Thursday !! Thanks for listening ! This special edition of Shooting The Shiznit. Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown “Top 10 Takeaways from the Mae Young Classic” XII for Episode 53. In rapid fire format they talk about those fun wrestling cliches in this 41 minute packed episode. SHARE!!

Two great Jerry Lawler VHS tapes from the 80's! Check it out!!

Memphis Flashback: Sid Vicious injures a teenage Jamie Dundee on TV5

Looking for Contestants for the wrestling internet game show - "Who Wants To Be The Best Shizniter EVER?"

I'm looking for people to play the game. We record once every other week and the current champion is "The Golden Boy" Greg Anthony. Take a look over at www.stspod.club to check out the rules video and game cards for the show. All episodes are that site also. Inbox me on Facebook or dm me on Twitter (@comicbookmarkBT)!

New STS with Bill Apter !!

It’s time for brand new episode of Shootin’ The Shiznit!! “Cool Kid Countdown” co-host Lance LeVine joins BT to interview Bill Apter for Episode 52! The duo tag team Apter to talk about the following: sending photos to PWI, Jerry Lawler, Paul Heyman, HHH, PWI awards, PWI 500, PWI storylines, Apter mags Dave Meltzer and more for 41 action packed minutes !!!

"Thrillbilly" Silas Mason (Part 1)

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Tonight on the special 9/11 edition of the show: Billy Corgan is CONFIRMED as the new owner of NWA, Jeff Jarrett takes a leave of absence from GFW, and more! Then in the MAIN EVENT we will be playing part 1 of our interview with “Thrillbilly” Silas Mason!
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New Who Wants To Be The Best Shizniter EVER? VI

It’s Thursday and time for a “special edition” of Shooting the Shiznit with a wrestling podcast game show -- Who Wants to Be The Best Shizniter Ever? Every two weeks two contestants face off in a battle of wits. Contestants get to pick subjects from a board and get to talk 75 seconds each on the subject to determine who can talk “shiznit” the best. Go to to stspod.club for full rules video and a sample board. Episode 51, Season 3 features new Champion “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony battling challenger John McAdam! SHARE!!!

"Wayne's World" - Wrestle Or Die Tour 2013 and my secret weapon

Once upon a time, in a land far away, a group of wild rapscallions ran amuck from small towns to big cities….ok, ok it was actually a group of pro wrestlers in Wyoming and South Dakota in 2013. It was dubbed the “Wrestle Or Die Tour” and since the statue of limitations has expired I can quote our bus driver, Krunch(who looked like a relative from “Duck Dynasty”) that summed up the entire three and half week tour- “I’ve broken more laws out here than I have in my entire life”. But this story isn’t about any of the law breaking heathens we transformed in to while in the Wild West. A short backstory to this trip first- we were all assured that HUNDREDS of tickets were pre-sold six weeks before the date of our first event. We would be living and traveling on an old green school bus modified to accommodate the wrestling ring. The idea being we would setup and tear down 3-5 nights a week and travel town to town bringing back the true purist idea of pro wrestling. It would be 1980 all over again!! While we managed to create a lot of great memories, it was nothing like 1980. Here’s the story of one of my favorite moments from the whole tour.
I was scheduled to wrestle a masked big man named “Bulldozer” who canceled before we left for Wyoming. Since he canceled, now playing his part would be the Mid-West big man Bull Bronson. Bull is one of my best friends and took the month long trip on the same empty promise as all of us. But on this night, we were going to create the first of a few great memories. Earlier in the day, a few of us had a meet and greet at the Chamber of Commerce. Much like the events we wrestled out there, attendance was stellar. A family came in during this time with a young boy in a motorized wheel chair. The boy was no older than 12 and had muscular dystrophy but absolutely LOVED pro wrestling. His family spent over an hour with him while we all talked and took pictures during which I took the time to tell him about my opponent later that night. “This guy is over 400lbs and wears a mask. He’s been in a bad mood this whole trip too. I might need your help to beat him tonight. How fast does that thing go??” Him and his family laughed and we talked a little longer before they left. I made sure to get an answer from him before they left…I had a secret wheel-chaired partner if I needed him.
The night came and after my music played, I took the time to introduce Adrian- a young bull rider that we met at a rodeo the night before. It was Adrian's first ride back in a year after being thrown and stepped on by a bull. His return ended with a trip to the ER. But Adrian and his whole family came out to support the wrestlers the next night. After introducing him, I was promptly cut off when getting in the ring. The entire match became a story based less on moves and more on fighting to stay alive. Every time I would start to come back, Bull was there to cut me back off and continue beating on me. After ten minutes, the most I’d done was land some punches but the moment finally came when I knocked the big man down. Before I could capitalize, he rolled out of the ring. Of course, I followed and we ended up fighting in the bleachers. The count reached 8 and I rolled in to break it while Bull slowly stood up in the third row of bleachers. This was my moment. I climbed to the top rope and dove out, landing on him to a huge cheer from the fans.
This was short lived because as I got up, I was cut back off. Except this time, Bull would forget about me and turn his attention to the fans that had been cheering for me from the beginning. As he took his time yelling, I saw my secret weapon in the front row. Bull saw him too and berated him for cheering. As Bull would point his finger in this kid's face, I sat up in the bleachers and motioned for him to get him. The kid smiled like it was Christmas morning and bumped in to Bull's foot. Bull suddenly became terrified and jumped two feet in the air as the people laughed. My tag partner looked at me again as I encouraged him. He would hit Bull again until eventually Bull would try to run off with my wheel-chaired weapon in pursuit as the people went crazy cheering on this maniac chasing the 400lbs bad guy.

At the end of the night, I met this little boy’s family again and was thanked endlessly by everyone. I’ll never forget the look on his face and his mother telling me she hasn’t seen a smile like that from him in a long time. Although the entire trip out West was an economic disaster, we couldn’t be any richer in the memories we created, not just for ourselves but all the fans and families that came out to see us. Sometimes we all get caught up in the money we’re either making or missing out on and forget that if memories were dollars, we would all be millionaires. There are plenty of other Wrestle Or Die Tour stories(some I can’t tell due to the 5th amendment) but this one always sticks out as a moment that made that entire trip worthwhile. Not to mention, who would have ever guessed I would be a good babyface?!?

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STS Celebrates 50 Episodes !!

It’s Wednesday and it’s time for a VERY SPECIAL episode of Shootin’ The Shiznit!! BIG 5-0 episode has “Cool Kids” Lance LeVine and JO JO Feeney joining BT to celebrate 50 episodes and talk about wrestling so far in 2017. The trio talk Piper Vixen/Nia Jax comparison, Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, New Japan, Hot Topic, TNA, Konnan and more! SHARE!!

Conrad Thompson joins BT

It’s time for a new episode of “Shootin The Shiznit.” This week from one of the top downloaded wrestling podcasts Conrad Thompson joins BT for Episode 49, Season 3. Conrad talks about “Something to Wrestle” with Bruce Pritchard, “What Happened When” with Tony Schiavone, Ric Flair, podcast stats, Jim Cornette, Dave Meltzer, Chris Jericho, Konnan, the city tour and much more. SHARE!

Cool Kids Countdown !!

This special edition of Shooting The Shiznit. Brian Tramel and Lance LeVine bring you the Cool Kids Countdown “Top 10 Cliches In Wrestling Part 1” XI for Episode 48, Season 3. In rapid fire format they talk about those fun wrestling cliches in this 38 minute packed episode. SHARE!!

Dustin Starr Joins BT on Shooting the Shiznit !

Shootin’ the Shiznit Episode 47, Season 3. Dustin Starr joins BT this week for an edition of “wrestling with the stars” titled “Wrestling with FIVE Starr.” Dustin talks about Don Bass, Doug Gilbert, Stan Lee, Austin Lane, Brickhouse Brown, Matt Hardy, James Storm, Billy Gunn, Rikishi, Jeff Jarrett, XPac, Buff Bagwell, Derrick King, Zack Ryder, Bill Dundee, Matt Striker and more. Action packed 42 minutes! SHARE !!

Casanova Kidd w/Sir Burchell vs Special Ed

Brian SoFine Interview (Part 2)

 Tonight on the show, Burcham and Jackson go head to head in a WWE Fantasy Draft, then pit their best guys in a match using REAL results from past indy shows. Then in the MAIN EVENT we will be playing exciting conclusion of our interview with “The Pink Flamingo” Brian SoFine!



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Dustin "Five" Starr w/Maria vs Billy Gunn

Derrick King vs "Superstar" Bill Dundee

Rodney Mack vs Action Jackson

Stan Sierra vs " Legendary" Larry D

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WECW Wrestling Returns to Ripley, MS

oWo Wrestling at Tupelo Summerfest this Weekend!

Championship Wrestling Returns This Saturday!

"The Pink Flamingo" Brian SoFine (Part 1)

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Tonight on the show, in the MAIN EVENT we will be playing Part 1 of our interview with “The Pink Flamingo” Brian SoFine!

Here is the GAME BOARD for today's show !!

A wrestling podcast GAME SHOW !! New Who Wants to Be The Best Shizniter Ever?

It’s Thursday and time for a “special edition” of Shooting the Shiznit with a wrestling podcast game show -- Who Wants to Be The Best Shizniter Ever? Every two weeks two contestants face off in a battle of wits. Contestants get to pick subjects from a board and get to talk 75 seconds each on the subject to determine who can talk “shiznit” the best. Go to to stspod.club for full rules video and a sample board. Episode 46, Season 3 features four time champion Matthew Essary battling challenger “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony. SHARE!!!

NEW STS !! Kevin Gill joins the show!!

It’s Tuesday and it’s time for new episode of Shooting the Shiznit! Kevin Gill joins BT for Episode 45, Season 3 to talk about working in the video game industry with Rockstar Games, running a music company, ICP, Ryan Statin and some stuff about wrestling podcasting. Action packed 35 minutes.

Quick Results from the New South 2 Year Anniversary Show on August 19th!

Quick Results:

Donnie Primetime wins the Pre Show BATTLE ROYAL

1)War Horse Jake Parnell defeated Alex Rudolph in an Last Viking Standing Match

2)The Dutchess Ayzali beat Kayla Lynn in an I Quit Match

3) The Dumpster Divers beat The Violent Gentlemen and The Monarchy in a 3 Way Tag Team LADDER MATCH to become first ever New South Tag Team Champions

4) Nick Traimer beat Juggernaut Jeremy Flynt with Kris McInnis 

5) Austin Theory defeated Tripp Cassidy 

6) Baron Black retained the New South Championship against Odinson in a Steel Cage Match.

Baron Black defending against Odinson in a the Steel Cage!

Cabana Man Dan scaled the huge ladder for the Dumpster Divers to win the tag gold!!

His partner Dump Sanders earned some stitches in the process!

"10 Count" with 1/2 of the "Classic Connection" Levi Shapiro

This week on "10 Count", we head out to the West Coast to check out 

1/2 of the "Classic Connection", "Unorthodox" Levi Shapiro.

Shapiro (left, with Buddy Royal) is a 8 year vet who was trained by "Russian Wolf" Alexis Darevko & Roland Alexander at All Pro Wrestling.

1. Why do we need to know the Classic Connection?

We hope to make wrestling old school again! With fun and the mix of a bit of old and a bit of new, Classic Connection will make you feel good. If you remember watching wrestling with your grandparents on weekend mornings, parents on weekday nights or you're new to the way wrestling was done back when, the Classic Connection will help your show in any capacity needed with wrestling and strutting anytime!!!

2. If someone has never seen wrestle you, what is the first thing that you would tell them about yourself?

"I'm a bit of a Old School Guy"

3. What/who influenced your ring style?

I had a match with Mustafa from the Gangstas of ECW/SMW fame. I thought I was old school. 10 min later, I was taught how to "Work". Also Ray Stevens, The Destroyer, Dick Murdoch and Dusty Rhodes among a few of MANY.

4. What made you start/choose wrestling? 

I fell in love as a child and loved the improvisational aspects. Eventually, I was told to leave the backyard and train.

5. Did you enjoy wrestling as a kid? If so, your favorites (workers, territories, promotions, venues, etc) and why.

As a kid, I was primarily raised on coliseum video tapes from my local rental store. As I got more into wrestling, I would buy DVDs at music stores and became a huge online wrestling fan and was able to find all sorts of what have you. My favorites as a child were Mr. Perfect and of course....Warrior. I was raised in Richmond CA and I went to a few shows at the famous COW PALACE. So wrestling was famous in the area so always has been with me.

6. What does the "Classic Connection" think of the "Old School" as you say?

We have the chance to preserve wrestling history. Seeing Terry Funk, Dick Beyer The Destroyer, Kevin Sullivan and many other legends still up and around to spread the knowledge that they have learned paving the way for young guys like Buddy Royal and myself. We plan on taking that and continuing the tradition of professional wrestling.

7. Pick on wrestler/team/manager from the past to work with or against and why.

I just wish I could be on #TheLoop in so many of the territories of the past. So many workers, so many memories to make.....and the money too.

8. Who have you worked that you would say is your "Perfect Opponent?"

1st off Virgil Flynn III is one of the beat singles matches I've ever had as well as my good brother, Perry Von Vicious. THE CLASSIC CONNECTION has had many great rivals over the years. From The Reno Scum to Midnight Delight! The Real Dealerz to The Posse to Suburban Commandos but overall we are still are waiting for the Rock n Roll to our Midnight Express.

9. What is the plan for you and the Classic Connection? 2017?

To take our strutting to farther towns and hopefully make a international loop sometime here soon. Manly keep the #21stCenturyOldSchool feeling alive!

10. Best thing about wrestling?

EVERYthing about it.