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Ep 238: The Take Purge - Season One Finale!

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:31:44 -0400

We've reached the end of our four-and-a-half-year first season. As we transition to our new seasons model, we wrap by doing a Take Purge where all wrestling and non-wrestling takes are legal. Get our opinion on the Montreal Screwjob, if CM Punk is overrated, GUNTHER, William Regal, The Shield, leftovers, chocolate, and a lot more. Be sure to follow us wherever you get podcasts and get ready for season two: 1998, coming soon!

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Ep 237: Vampiro

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we've got news! After the news, it is time to dive into Vampiro's career. We talk about his time in Mexico as a Canadian Vampire, his move to WCW, weird feuds with Sting, and his turn in Lucha Underground. We've got matches against Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Pengaton Jr, and even an appearance by the Insane Clown Posse! Join us for a wild time this week.

Matches:

w/ Konnan & Rayo de Jalisco Jr. vs Nitron, Perro Aguayo, & Cien Caras, EMLL August 23, 1991

w/ Silver King vs Headhunters, CMLL Los Angeles show, November 25, 1995

w/ Insane Clown Posse vs Eddie Guerrero, Rey Misterio Jr, & Billy Kidman, WCW Fall Brawl 1999 (Peacock)

Promo - building to "Human Torch" match w/ Sting at Great American Bash 2000

Vs Mike Awesome, WCW Halloween Havoc 2000 (Peacock)

Vs Pentagon Jr, Ultimo Lucha: Part 2, April 19, 2015

Ep 236: World's Greatest Tag Team

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we look at the tag career of Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas, a.k.a. The World's Greatest Tag Team. We look at their amazing rookie year as part of Team Angle, their time facing each other when Haas returned to WWE in 2006, and their run in Ring of Honor in the early 2010s. We've got matches against Los Guerreros, Kings of Wrestling, Billy Kidman & Rey Mysterio, and more. Join us for another great episode!

Matches:

Promo: Team Angle Debuts

WM19 vs Los Guerreros & Chris Benoit & Rhyno

vs Kidman & Mysterio, WWE Tag Team Championships, Vengeance 2003

Haas vs Benjamin, Raw, April 17, 2006

vs Kings of Wrestling, Glory by Honor IX

vs BJ Whitmer & Rhett Titus, Street Fight, ROH Final Battle 2012

Ep 235: Necro Butcher

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Time to get hardcore this week as we look at the career of Necro Butcher. We're following him from company to company including CZW and ROH with some legendary matches against Abdullah the Butcher, Samoa Joe, Nick Gage and more. Join us for a bloody (literally) good time.

Matches:

vs Abdullah the Butcher, NWA Texas Hardcore Title, NWA Southwest Parade of Champions, April 14, 2000

Promo - NWA Southwest, sometime before his May 26, 2000 match with Canyon

w/ Toby Klein (as Tough Crazy Bastards) vs The H8 Club (Nick Gage & Justice Pain), CZW Tag Titles, Falls Count Anywhere, CZW Violent by Design: Synthesized Euphoria, June 11, 2005

vs Samoa Joe, IWA Mid-South Something to Prove, June 11, 2005

w/ Tyler Black vs Jimmy Jacobs & Brodie Lee (Age of the Fall), ROH Steel City Clash, March 20, 2009

vs Dr. Redacted, XPW Theater of Brutality, October 20, 2023

Ep 234: Kaitlyn

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we dive into the career of Kaitlyn, a star of WWE's women's division in the 2010s. We look at her start on the third season of NXT, her legendary feud with AJ Lee, and her return in 2018. Join as we break down her entire career!

Matches:

w/ Dolph Ziggler vs AJ & Primo, WWE NXT, September 14, 2010

Vs Beth Phoenix, WWE SuperStars October 15, 2012

vs Eve Torres, WWE Divas Championship, Raw January 14, 2013

vs AJ Lee, WWE Divas Championship, Payback 2013

Promo: Contract Signing for WWE Divas Championship match at Money in the Bank 2013

Vs Mia Yim, Mae Young Classic 2018 Second Round, August 9, 2018 (Peacock)

Ep 233: Norman Smiley

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we look at the career of Norman Smiley! We look at his run as Black Magic in CMLL, his time in WCW as Screaming Norman Smiley, and we talk about what makes him a great coach in NXT. All this and our usual diversions, so join us for a great episode!

Matches:

w/ Chris Adams vs Konnan & Rey Misterio, Pat O'Conner International Cup, NWA Starrcade 1990

w/ El Dandy & Apolo Dantes vs Javier Cruz, Pierroth Jr., & Blue Panther

Promo

Vs Brian Knobbs, WCW Hardcore Title, WCW Mayhem '99

Vs Terry Funk vs Shane Douglas, WCW Hardcore title, WCW Thunder, May 24, 2000

w/ Shark Boy vs LAX, TNA Impact!, March 18, 2006

Ep 232: Brock Lesnar Part Three - Beast Incarnate

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Our series on Brock Lesnar concludes with his most recent runs in the WWE. Lesnar went from being The Next Big Thing to one of the most dominant forces in WWE history. We take a look at his rivalry with Roman Reigns as well as matches against Daniel Bryan, Goldberg, and The Undertaker. Join us as we cover the career of one of the most unique wrestlers in WWE history.

Matches:

Vs Roman Reigns (and Seth Rollins), WWE Championship, Wrestlemania 31

vs Undertaker, Hell in a Cell 2015

vs Goldberg, WWE Universal Championship, Wrestlemania 33

vs Daniel Bryan, Survivor Series 2018

Promo - Raw January 13, 2020

Vs Roman Reigns, WWE Undisputed Universal Championship, Last Man Standing, SummerSlam 2022

Ep 231: Brock Lesnar Part Two - Building the Beast

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Our three-part series on Brock Lesnar continues this week with his departure from and return to WWE and everything in between. We're covering his UFC run (including watching a fight!) and his dramatic return to WWE in 2012. This plus matches against John Cena, The Undertaker, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Triple H. Join us for another great dive into wrestling history.

Matches:

Vs Shinsuke Nakamura, IWGP Heavyweight Championship, NJPW Toukon Shidou Chapter I

Vs Randy Couture, UFC Heavyweight Championship, UFC 91, November 15, 2008

Return to WWE, Raw after Wrestlemania, April 2, 2012

vs Triple H, No Holds Barred; Triple H's career on the line, Wrestlemania 29

vs The Undertaker, Wrestlemania 30

Vs John Cena, WWE Championship, SummerSlam 2014

Ep 230: Brock Lesnar Part One - Next Big Thing

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we conclude Hoss Month with one of the best hosses that wrestling has seen: Brock Lesnar. We look at his origins in the NCAA and as part of the Minnesota Stretching Crew in OVW. Then we dive into his amazing rookie year, his rise to the WWE Championship, and his unceremonious exit after WrestleMania 20. Matches this week include Kurt Angle, Goldberg, The Rock, and more. Join us for another jam-packed episode.

Matches:

Minnesota Stretching Crew vs The Disciples of Synn, OVW Tag Team Championships, OVW TV (airdate) May 21, 2001

Debut, Raw after Wrestlemania, March 18, 2002

Vs The Rock, WWE Undisputed Title, SummerSlam 2002

Vs Kurt Angle, WWE Championship, Wrestlemania 19

Vs Chris Benoit, WWE Championship, SmackDown December 4, 2003

Vs Goldberg, Wrestlemania 20

Ep 229: Hosses Through History

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

For Hoss Month we decided to look at some notable hosses through history. We look at wrestlers like Uncle Elmer, Viscera, Giant Gonzalez, Undertaker, and more. Plus we talk about the evolution of hosses from the carnival times all the way to the modern day. Join us for a great episode this week!

Matches:

Uncle Elmer vs King Kong Bundy, 1986

Giant Gonzalez vs Undertaker, WrestleMania IX

The Oddities vs Kaientai, Summerslam 1998 (Peacock)

Akebono vs Big Show, Wrestlemania 21

Bobby Lashley vs Viscera, RAW May 21, 2007

Jonah Rock vs Brian Cage, WSW International Assault Best Of The Best 2K18

Ep 228: Big Boss Man

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Hoss Month rolls on as we look at Ray Traylor, a.k.a. Big Boss Man and Big Bubba Rogers. We follow his career from Jim Crockett Promotions jobber to challenging for the WWF Championship. There are matches this week against Hulk Hogan, Vader, Dusty Rhodes, and more. Plus we look at two memorable Big Boss Man moments: feeding Al Snow his dog and crashing Big Show's dad's funeral. Join us for a great episode this week!

Matches:

w/Midnight Express vs Dusty Rhodes & Rock N Roll Express, Bunkhouse Brawl, NWA 9/86

vs Hulk Hogan, WWF Championship Cage Match, Saturday Night's Main Event 21, April 25, 1989

vs Nailz, Survivor Series 1992

vs Vader, Spring Stampede 1994

Feeding Al Snow his Dog, Sept 2, 1999

vs Al Snow, Kennel from Hell Match, Unforgiven 1999 (Peacock)

Big Boss Man interrupting Big Show's Dad's Funeral

Ep 227: Ryback

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Hoss Month returns and we look at the monster: Ryback! From his origins on Tough Enough and in FCW to his dominating debut on the main roster. We talk about his WWE Championship shots and his time as Intercontinental Championship. We've got matches against John Cena, CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, and more. Join us for a great episode this week!

Matches:

w/Big E vs Lance Archer & Alex Riley - FCW,approx 2009

Skip Sheffield Promo Package - NXT Season 1

Ryback's WWE Debut - April 6, 2012

vs CM Punk, WWE Championship, Hell in a Cell 2012

vs John Cena, WWE Championship 3 Stages of Hell, Payback 2013

Intercontinental Championship Elimination Chamber, Elimination Chamber 2015

Ep 226: Spike Dudley

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we dive into the career of Little Spike Dudley! We're looking at his run on the California independents before his big run in ECW! Then we talk about The Dudley Boys, WWE, and his run as Brother Runt in TNA. We've got matches against Rey Mysterio, The Dudleys, Raven, and more. Join us for a great episode this week!

Matches:

Matt Hyson vs J.R. Benson, CCW (California Creative Wrestling), 1994

vs Bam Bam Bigelow, As Good As It Gets 1997

w/ New Jack vs Dudley Boyz vs Axl Rotten & Balls Mahoney, Living Dangerously 1998 (Peacock)

Promo, WWF Jakked Metal, June 2, 2001

vs Rey Mysterio, Cruiserweight Championship, July 29, 2004

vs Abyss, Raven, and Samoa Joe, Monster's Ball Four-way, Bound for Glory 2006 (start at ~40:30)

Ep 225: Blue Demon Jr

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We travel to Mexico this week to look at the career of Blue Demon Jr. The successor to the famous Blue Demon, we take a look at his career through CMLL, AAA, Lucha Underground and even winning the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Join us for a great episode this week!

Matches:

vs Hijo de Santo, CMLL, December 7, 2002

vs Adam Pearce, NWA Heavyweight Championship, NWA Mexico, October 25, 2008

Vs Texano, Lucha Underground Ultima Lucha, April 19, 2015

Vs Dr. Wagner Jr., Hair vs Mask match, Triplemania XXVII, August 3, 2019

w/ DMT Azul vs Rush & L.A. Park, Triplemania XXXI, April 16, 2023

Ep 224: Akira Hokuto

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we dive into the career of 90s women's wrestling star Akira Hokuto. We track her career in AJW from her debut to her run at the top of the card and ber eventual move to WCW. There are matches with Manami Toyota, Madusa, Aja Kong, and one of the best matches we've ever seen against Shinobu Kandori. Join us for a great episode this week!

Matches:

w/ Suzuka Minami vs Kyoto Inuoe & Manami Toyota, WWWA Tag Team Championship 2/3 Falls, Wrestlemarinepiad 1990

vs Aja Kong, March 17, 1991

vs Shinobu Kandori, April 2, 1993

vs Manami Toyota, AJW Destiny, September 2, 1995

vs Madusa, WCW Women's Championship Tournament Finals, Starrcade 1996

Ep 223: Jerry Lynn

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we look at the career of your favorite wrestler's favorite wrestler, Jerry Lynn. We track his career through the independents, ECW, WCW, WWF, TNA, and Ring of Honor. Lynn was a stud everywhere he went, and we cover excellent matches this week against Rob Van Dam, X-Pac, AJ Styles, Justin Credible and more. Join us for a great deep dive into one of the most underrated wrestlers in history.

Matches:

vs Lightning Kid, 2/3 Falls, GWF Light Heavyweight Championship, December 27, 1991

vs Rob Van Dam, ECW Television Championship, Living Dangerously 1999

vs Justin Credible, ECW Heavyweight Championship, Anarchy Rulz 2000 (Peacock)

Weird promo from WWF New York - May 20, 2001

vs AJ Styles vs Low Ki, X-Division Championship Ladder Match, TNA Weekly PPV #11

w/Amazing Red vs Elix Skipper & Christopher Daniels, NWA Tag Team Championships, TNA Weekly PPV #41

Ep 222: Taka Michinoku

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we look at the over 25 year career of Taka Michinoku. From his run in WWF as the first Light Heavyweight Champion and as part of Kaientai to his runs in NJPW and Kaientai Dojo, we've got lots to look at. We've got matches against Triple H, Gedo & Jado and Forever Hooligans. Join us for a great deep dive into an Attitude Era favorite.

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Matches:

vs Brian Christopher, Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Finals, DX In Your House, December 7, 1997

A kaientai promo - in two parts

vs Triple H, WWF Championship, RAW April 10, 2000

vs Masaaki Mochizuki, Strongest-K Championship, K-Dojo September 6, 2005

w/ Dick Togo vs Gedo & Jado, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships, May 2, 2007

w/ Taichi vs Forever Hooligans, IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championships, October 14, 2013

Ep 221: Kane Part Three - Unmasked Era

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we wrap up our three-part series on Kane! One of the deepest lores of any wrestler ever, we have so much to talk about this week. We cover his unmasking, May 19th, his multiple Undertaker feuds, Team Hell No, and more. With matches against Undertaker, Edge, The Shield, Rey Mysterio, and more, we have lots to talk about. Join us for another great episode.

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Matches:

Vs Undertaker, Wrestlemania 20

w/ Big Show vs Carlito & Chris Masters, WWE Tag Team Championships, Wrestlemania 22

Vs Edge, Rey Mysterio, and Alberto Del Dipshit, Fatal 4-Way TLC match for World Heavyweight Championship, TLC 2010

Team Hell No Anger Management

Vs Seth Rollins, WWE Championship, Hell In A Cell 2015

Ep 220: Kane Part Two - Devil's Favorite Demon

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We continue our series on Kane this week! We're looking at Glenn Jacobs best gimmick during his peak between 2000 and 2003. This means we look at his 2001 Royal Rumble presentation, the Brothers of Destruction, and matches against Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, The Rock, Undertaker, and more.

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Matches:

vs Rock, Undertaker, and Chris Benoit, Fatal 4-Way for WWF Championship, Unforgiven 2000

Royal Rumble 2001

Brothers of Destruction vs Two Man Power Trip, Winners Take All, Backlash 2001

Promo - March 28, 2002

vs Triple H, World Heavyweight Title/IC Title unification, No Mercy 2002

w/ Rob van Dam vs Dudley Boyz, WWF Tag Team Titles, Backlash 2003

Ep 219: Kane Part One - Big Red Machine

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we start our three-part series on Kane. One of WWE's greatest characters, we take a look at Glenn Jacobs as Dr. Isaac Yankem before they settled on his new gimmick as The Undertaker's half-brother. We've got matches against Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Bret Hart and more as we dive into Kane's early era, so join us as we break it all down.

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Matches:

Isaac Yankem DDS vs Bret Hart, Steel Cage Match, Raw October 16, 1995

Promo - Kane debut

Vs Undertaker, Wrestlemania XIV

vs Stone Cold Steve Austin, First Blood match for WWF Championship, King of the Ring 1998

w/ X-Pac vs Undertaker & Big Show - WWF Tag Team Championships, SummerSlam 1999

vs X Pac, Steel Cage match, Armageddon 1999

Ep 218: Terry Taylor

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we dive into the career of The Red Rooster, Terry Taylor. Now known as a longtime NXT trainer and former TNA agent and backstage boss, we talk about Taylor working in WCW, WWF, and the territories. We also talk about how the Red Rooster gimmick may have doomed him and cover matches against Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Lex Luger and more. Join us and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you are listening!

Matches:

vs Magnum TA, Mid South NA Title Match (Mid South/UWF 9/28/1984)

vs Ric Flair (NWA World Title) - Superdome, New Orleans - 1985-06-01

Vs Chris Adams, UWF, May 3, 1987

Promo - Red Rooster 1989

w/ Tom Zenk vs Arn Anderson & Lex Luger, Starrcade 1991 (Peacock)

Vs Mr. Perfect, Raw January 18, 1993 (second ever episode)

Ep 217: Lita

Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Lita is one of the most influential women's wrestlers of all time. We cover her career this week from her start in CMLL and ECW, all the way to her recent return run in WWE. We cover her run with the Hardy Boyz as Team Extreme, the pregnancy angle with Kane, her managing Edge, and everything in between with matches against Trish Stratus, The Radicalz, Becky Lynch and more. Join us and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you are listening!

Matches:

vs Ivory, WWF Women's Title, Rebellion 2000

Team Extreme vs Radicalz, 6-person elimination tag, Armageddon 2000

vs Trish Stratus, Women's Championship, Raw main event, December 6, 2004

Promo - Announcing retirement

Vs Mickie James, Women's Championship, Survivor Series 2006

Vs Becky Lynch, WWE Women's Championship, Elimination Chamber 2022

Ep 216: Bobby Roode

Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we break down Bobby Roode's career from his TNA beginnings to his run in WWE. Bobby Roode was an influential member of TNA as part of Team Canada, Beer Money Inc and as TNA's longest-reigning Heavyweight Champion for some time. Then Roode went to NXT and was Glorious before having a good run on the main roster. We cover matches against the Dudley Boyz, Shinsuke Nakamura, AJ Styles, and more. Join us for a full recap of the career of Bobby Roode!

Matches:

Team Canada vs America's Most Wanted - TNA Final Resolution 2005 (Start at 1:40:17)

Beer Money Inc vs Team 3D - TNA Tag Team Championships - TNA Lockdown 2009 (Start at 1:30:40)

Bobby Roode promo on Hulk Hogan, May 5, 2011

vs AJ Styles, TNA World Heavyweight Championship - TNA Impact May 24, 2012

vs Shinsuke Nakamura, NXT Championship - NXT TakeOver San Antonio (Peacock)

vs Randy Orton, US Championship - Fastlane 2018

Ep 215: The Briscoe Brothers

Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We looked at the Briscoe Brothers career in Ring of Honor as the best tag team in the company's history. 13-time champions in ROH, Mark & Jay Briscoe had legendary battles as the Briscoe Brothers against the Young Bucks, FTR, Motor City Machine Guns, and more. We take an in-depth look at their career from beginning to end and break down what made them one of the best tag teams in wrestling history. Be sure to subscribe and rate 5 stars wherever you listen!

Matches:

vs Samoa Joe & Bryan Danielson, ROH The Battle Lines Are Drawn 2004

vs Steen & Generico, Ladder War, Death Before Dishonor 5 (2007)

vs MCMG, ROH Return Engagement 2008

vs Young Bucks, ROH Best in the World 2018

Promo: "We Don't Dance"

vs FTR, ROH World Tag Team Titles Dog Collar Match, Final Battle 2022

Ep 214: Chris Candido

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we look at a standout of the 1990s and someone the wrestling world lost too soon: Chris Candido. We start in Smoky Mountain Wrestling and his time as NWA World Heavyweight Champion before looking at his run as Skip in the Bodydonnas in WWF. We close in ECW and the independents with his real-life partner Sunny (Tammy Lynn Sytch) there for the whole of his career. Lots of great wrestling to discuss and our usual tangents, so tune in.

Matches:

Vs Bobby Blaze, Smoky Mountain Wrestling Thanksgiving Thunder 1993

Bodydonnas vs The Smoking Gunns, WWF Tag team Championships, Royal Rumble 1996

Bodydonnas vs Godwinns, WWF Tag Team Titles, WWF In Your House: Good Friends, Better Enemies - Peacock

Promo, ECW 1997

vs Lance Storm, Heatwave 1998, August 2nd, 1998 - Peacock

Vs Chris Hero, IWA Mid South, April 1, 2002

Ep 213: The Iron Sheik

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we dive into one of the best heels in wrestling history, period. The Iron Sheik was a talented wrestler and larger-than-life personality who put it all together to be on the of the best bad guys to step foot in a ring. We cover him winning the WWF Championship from Bob Backlund, losing it to Hulk Hogan, plus matches with Sgt. Slaughter and the U.S. Express as well. Join us for a look at a legendary career.

Matches:

Ali Vaziri vs Mark Stone - Championship Wrestling From Florida, Christmas Day 1973

vs Bob Backlund, WWF Heavyweight Championship, December 26, 1983

vs Hulk Hogan, WWF Championship, January 1984

Promo compilation! Number one Number two on Slaughter Number 3, Sheik answers questions

vs Sgt Slaughter, Boot Camp Match, June 16, 1984

w/Nikolai Volkoff vs US Express, WWF Tag Team Championships, WrestleMania

Bonus Episode: Interview with Author Brad Balukjian

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In this special episode, we're joined by author Brad Balukjian to talk about his new book "The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania". We talk about the origins and evolution of the book and his friendship with The Iron Sheik. We also talk about comparing wrestling eras, some of the wild surprises he learned on his road trip, making a book accessible to non-wrestling fans, Hulkamania, and more. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation and be sure to check out Brad's book!

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Ep 212: The Wild Samoans

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We’re back to our regular episodes as we talk about Afa & Sika, the Wild Samoans. Two of the leaders of the Anoa’i Samoan wrestling family, we see them as multiple-time WWF Tag Team Champions against wrestlers like Andre the Giant, Tony Atlas, Mr. Fuji, and more. Join us as we talk about an underrated tag team from the 1980s.

Matches:

MSG debut vs Ivan Putski & Tito Santa, WWF Tag Team Championships, Jan 21, 1980

Promo - Lou Albano, but also Bob Backlund and Larry Zybszko - July 12, 1980

vs Tony Garea & Rene Goulet, WWF Tag Team Title Tournament Finals, Sept 20, 1980

vs The Strongbows, WWF Tag Team Championships, March 8, 1983

vs Andre The Giant, Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas, January 23, 1984

vs Mr. Fuji & Tiger Chung Lee, July 7, 1984

Ep 211: Previewing & Predicting Wrestling in 2024

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This week we look forward into the wrestling world for 2024 and see what is in store. We talk about the Cody Rhodes title reign, what is next for Judgment Day, who we see as Money in the Bank winners, people switching from AEW to WWE and back, the main event of All In, and more. Join us as we recover from WrestleMania 40 and talk about the wrestling year ahead.

Ep 210: WrestleMania 40 Recap from Philadelphia

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:16:27 -0400

We were at both nights of WrestleMania 40 and we have some thoughts! Recorded at 1 am after Night Two of WrestleMania XL, we talk about Cody Rhodes finishing the story, John Cena, Sami Zayn, Bayley, and all the other exciting WrestleMania matches. We also talk about Philadelphia, an ECW tribute show, NXT Stand and Deliver and a lot more. Join us for a discussion from our hotel room as we break down WrestleMania weekend!

Bonus Episode: Paul Heyman

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400

Paul Heyman is being rightfully inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. We decided to do a special bonus episode on Heyman, his career and impact on the wrestling business, and a rundown of some of his greatest promos. Who is Heyman's best client? What is Heyman's defining legacy? We broke it all down in an homage to one of the greatest wrestling minds of all time.

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Ep 209: Stevie Richards

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

This week we finish our Extreme Road to Philly with Stevie Richards, one of the most versatile wrestlers of the 90s & 2000s. We talk about his run in Raven's Nest, his memorable turn as Steven in Right to Censor, and even his practice as Dr. Stevie in TNA. We cover matches with Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Jerry Lawler and more!

Matches:

vs Luna Vachon, Cage Match, Heat Wave 1995

vs Terry Funk vs Sandman, Barely Legal 1997

Right to Censor Promo on Val Venis, Raw, Sept 4 2000

vs Jerry Lawler, No Way Out 2001

BWO vs Mexicools, Great American Bash 2005

Dr. Stevie & Raven vs Abyss & Mick Foley, Foley's Funhouse Rules match, TNA Final Resolution 2009

Ep 208: Mike Awesome

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

This week we continue our look into ECW with Mike Awesome, a world champion in the promotion and the master of the Awesome Bomb. We look at his origins in Japan as a main-eventer in FMW before taking his legendary rivalry with Masato Tanaka to ECW. Then it is onto WCW for some bad gimmicks (Fat Chick Thrilla, anyone?). We've got matches with Hayabusa, Spike Dudley, Kanyon and more so join us for a great episode.

Matches:

vs Hayabusa, Grand Slam Tournament Finals & Brass Knuckles Heavyweight Championship, September 26, 1995

vs Masato Tanaka, ECW Heat Wave 1998

vs Spike Dudley, ECW World Heavyweight Championship, Guilty As Charged 2000

vs Kanyon, Slamboree 2000 (Peacock)

Promo w/ Mean Gene before Hardcore Match on WCW World Wide

vs Masato Tanaka, ECW One Night Stand 2005

Ep 207: Raven Part Two - Hardcore Journeys

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

We continue our Extreme Road to Philly as we finish a two-part look at Raven's career. This week we look at his time in WCW, WWE, and TNA with so many hardcore matches to explore. We've got matches against Sandman, AJ Styles, Abyss, Rhyno and more, so tune in! Be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening.

Matches:

Vs Chris Jericho, WCW TV Title, Halloween Havoc 1998

We meet the "real raven" - WCW Thunder, January 7, 1999

vs Hak vs Bam Bam Bigelow, Hardcore Match, WCW Uncensored 1999

vs Rhyno, WWF Hardcore Title, Backlash 2001

vs Sean Waltman, Clockwork Orange House of Fun Match, Hard Justice 2005

Raven vs AJ Styles vs Monty Brown vs Sean Waltman vs Abyss, TNA NWA World Heavyweight Championship King of the Mountain match, Slammiversary 2005

Ep 206: Raven Part One - Voice of the Extreme

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500

This week our Extreme Road to Philly kicks off as we look at the ECW portion of Raven's career. We talk about his run as Scotty Flamingo and Johnny Polo before he developed the Raven character. Then we dive into his legendary run in ECW including his feuds against Tommy Dreamer and Sandman plus matches against Terry Funk, The Pitbulls and more. Join us as we break down one of the best minds in the wrestling business!

Matches:

vs Flyin Brian, WCW Light Heavyweight Championship, Beach Blast 1992 (Peacock)

vs Tommy Dreamer, ECW Three Way Dance, 1995

w/Stevie Richards vs The Pitbulls, ECW Tag Titles, Gangsta's Paradise - Sept 16, 1995

Promo: Raven influences Sandman's son

Vs Terry Funk, Barely Legal 1997 - ECW Championship

vs Tommy Dreamer, Wrestlepalooza 1997 - Loser Leaves Town

Ep 205: Dalton Castle

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500

This week we look at the career of Dalton Castle, one of the greatest characters in Ring of Honor history! We talk about his solid amateur wrestling background, his flamboyance, The Boys, and more about what makes Castle so unique. Plus matches against Kazuchika Okada, Cody Rhodes, Colt Cabana, and more.

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Matches:

vs Luke Gallows, IWC Heavyweight Championship, IWC A New Era, February 22, 2014 - start watching at 2:02:15

Vs Kazuchika Okada, ROH Death Before Dishonor XIV, August 19, 2016

Vs Colt Cabana, ROH Manhattan Mayhem 2017

Vs Cody, ROH World Title, ROH Final Battle 2017

w/ The Boys vs The Righteous, ROH World Six Man Tag Team Titles, ROH Death Before Dishonor 2022

Promo, ROH TV 11/9/2023

Ep 204: ODB

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

ODB is one of the greatest characters that TNA has ever had. We track the career of Jessica Kresa from her training to her most recent TNA appearance. We've got matches against Awesome Kong, Beth Phoenix, Deonna Purrazzo, and some of the best gimmick work you're going to see in a six-sided (or four-sided) ring. Be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen, and follow us on YouTube, Twitter, & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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Ep 203: The Bushwhackers

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Butch Miller & Luke Williams had a 36-year long career as tag team partners as The Bushwhackers (or Sheepherders). You may know them as goofy comedy characters in late 80s & early 90s WWF, but did you know about their legendary run through the territories as a feared, brutal heel tag team? We’ve got matches with The Fantastics, Roddy Piper, The Rougeaus and more to show just what The Bushwhackers are all about.

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Ep 202: Rick ”The Model” Martel

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Rick Martel was a standout of 1980s wrestling. Known for his arrogant model gimmick, Martel had a storied career with many stops and lots of success in tag teams and as a solo wrestler. We’ve got matches this week against Ric Flair, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Bret Hart, and even more. Be sure to leave a five-star review wherever you listen!

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Ep 201: Fandango

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Fandango, a.k.a. Johnny Curtis, had a 15-year run in WWE and developmental as one of the most entertaining mid-card wrestlers of the era. We track his career from winning season 4 of NXT all the way through his current run in TNA. Fashion Files, Wrestlemania 29 vs Chris Jericho, and more.

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Ep 200: Eddie Guerrero & Q&A

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Our first episode of the new era takes us back to where it all started! We're watching three Eddie Guerrero classics (from AAA, WCW, & WWE) and talking about one of our favorite wrestlers and what made him so special. Then we have a nearly hour-long Q&A, talking about everything from the best Wrestlemania matches to John Cena's Instagram to our favorite music videos and who has the best suplexes. Join us for a celebration as we enter into the next set of episodes after our 200th!

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vs Brock Lesnar, No Way Out 2004

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Ep 199: Mayu Iwatani

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Mayu Iwatani has become the icon of STARDOM. This week we took a look at the development of her career from being part of STARDOM's first class of trainees to their top star. With matches against Giulia, Kairi Sane, and more on the docket, we see some outstanding wrestling this week.

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Ep 198: Masahiro Chono

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500

We are heading back to New Japan this week to look at Masahiro Chono's career. One of the original Three Musketeers and our last one to cover, Chono is one of the greatest heels to ever come out of Japanese wrestling. We look at some legendary opponents from his career including Keiji Mutoh, Hiroshi Hase, Kenta Kobashi, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and more. Join us for some excellent graps this week.

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Ep 197: Atsushi Onita

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500

We kick off Japanuary with a look at FMW’s founder and star Atsushi Onita. One of the kings of the deathmatch, we take a look at Onita’s beginnings, his biggest matches, and his craziest moments. We’ve got matches against Terry Funk, Hayabusa, Tarzan Goto, and more.

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Bonus Episode: The 2023 Workie Awards

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500

The first ever Workie Awards are here. We're giving out our flowers to the best of 2023 and making sure we look at the worst as well. Join us as we talk about all of these awards:

King Mabel Award for Wrestler We Just Love

Melina vs Alicia Fox Award for Match of the Year

Rene Dupree Award for Men's Wrestler of the Year

Manami Toyota Award for Women's Wrestler of the Year

Shoot of the Year, Brother

Head Cheese Award for Men's Tag Team of the Year

Natalya & Friends Award for Women's Tag Team of the Year

Ryan Anderson Most Improved Award

Mountain Dew Pitch Black Moment of the Year

Ishii Stone Pitbull Hoss of the Year Award

Worst Match of the Year

Worst Moment of the Year

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Ep 196: 2023 Christmas Special

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Ho ho ho! We’re back with a big Christmas special where we’re covering years of WWE’s festive wrestling content. We talk about Vince McMahon & Ric Flair’s Christmas parties, Stone Cold Steve Austin as Santa, plus matches featuring Batista, Undertaker, The Rock, John Cena, and more. It’s a holly jolly time this year, so join us for our last episode of 2023.

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Ep 195: Kevin Nash Part Two - Big Sexy

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:50:00 -0500

Kevin Nash was part of the biggest wrestling group in the world when he started the NWO with Hogan & Hall. We start there and talk about Nash’s run in WCW, his return to WWE, and his late-career run in TNA. That means we get matches against Goldberg, Triple H, and Mick Foley, plus moments like the Fingerpoke of Doom.

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Ep 194: Kevin Nash Part One - Big Daddy Cool

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Kevin Nash had quite a journey to the NWO. In part one of our two-part series we cover his beginnings as Oz and Vinnie Vegas and why those gimmicks weren’t right. Then we dive into the WWF and cover Nash’s underrated run as Diesel and his time as world champion. Finally, we talk Bash at the Beach 1996 and the creation of the New World Order.

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Ep 193: Ayako Hamada

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Ayako Hamada has had a wide and varied career through AAA, SHIMMER, TNA, and more. During those stops she crossed paths with Aja Kong, Kana (Asuka), Sara Del Ray, and more. We talk about our first impressions of Hanada, the impact of SHIMMER, and all of our usual tangents.

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Ep 192 - Matt Morgan

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Matt Morgan is a 7-foot monster who had runs in both WWE and TNA. This week we break down his career, including his Survivor Series debut, his main event push in TNA, and even winning a world title in India. We've got matches against Kurt Angle, Scott Steiner, Samoa Joe, and more, so come join us.

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Ep 191: Edge Part 3 - The Return

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Nobody believed Edge would return from his 2011 retirement. When he did, he put on legendary matches with Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, and more. We talk about his dramatic return at Royal Rumble 2020, Judgment Day, AEW, and a lot more. On top of all these matches, Evan & Javier also talk about:

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Ep 190: Edge Part Two - Rated R Superstar

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Edge as a singles star became one of the biggest names in WWE's history. A multi-time World Champion, we take a look at his run through the 2000s, including La Familia, Mr. Money in the Bank, and his retirement in 2011. We watch matches with guys like The Undertaker, John Cena, Kurt Angle, and more.

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Ep 189: Edge Part One - Reeking of Awesomeness

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0400

You think you know him? This week we start our series on Adam Copeland, a.k.a Edge. We talk about his path to the wrestling business, his run alongside Christian in one of the best tag teams of all time, and his singles push that led to being King of the Ring and a singles star. There are matches against the Dudley Boyz, Hardy Boyz, Kurt Angle, and more.

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Ep 188: The Boogeyman

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400

This week's episode is spookier than normal. Since it is Halloween season, we looked at the career of the worm-eating weirdo from WWE, The Boogeyman. We talk about his unusual path to the WWE, focus on matches against JBL, Booker T, and Kane, and discuss all the things that made Boogeyman a unique and memorable character.

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Ep 187: Juventud Guerrera

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400

The Juice is loose! This week we look at the career of Juventud Guerrera, one of the most exciting cruiserweights of the 90s & 2000s. We track his career from ECW to WCW, TNA to WWE, and everything in between. With matches against Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, Chris Sabin, and more, we have lots of fun with some excellent matches.

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Ep 186: The Jumping Bomb Angels

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Norito Tateno & Itsuki Yamazaki came together to form the Jumping Bomb Angels in the 1980s. They were one of the greatest babyface tag teams of the era, putting on phenomenal matches in All Japan Women’s Wrestling and the WWF. We look at their career with matches involving Bull Nakano, Lioness Asuka, Sensational Sherri, the Glamour Girls, and more.

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Ep 185: The Honky Tonk Man

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400

The Honky Tonk Man was once the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion of all time. He’s also a world-class heel and one of the most memorable gimmicks of the 80s. We looked at his career, including matches against Bret Hart, Randy Savage, Ricky Steamboat, and more.

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Ep 184: Savio Vega

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're looking at the career of Savio Vega. From his start in Puerto Rico against stars like Carlos Colon, we travel with him to the WWF to face Stone Cold, The Rock, and form Los Boricuas. We also talk about Kwang, his run in IWA after leaving WWF, and of course our usual tangents. Join us for another great episode.

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Ep 183: The Sandman

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're diving back into the extreme and looking at the career of The Sandman. One of the most memorable characters in ECW, he has the record for the most ECW World Championships ever. We dive into his career with matches against Sabu, Shane Douglas, Raven, and more. Join us for a wild episode.

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Ep 182: Michelle McCool

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're looking at the career of Michelle McCool. A teacher by trade, but a wrestler by choice. We look at her debut, her exit, and the wonderful highs in-between including LayCool, Divas & Women's Titles wins, and a lot more.

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Special Episode 1: Interview with ”The Natural” Nick Sullivan

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

In this special episode, we're joined by "The Natural" Nick Sullivan. Nick talks to about what match made him a fan growing up, how he plays to the crowd, and we break down his match against former Impact World Champion Moose. We also talk about the difference wrestling in Canada vs the U.S., how The Miz has won at life, and a lot more. Listen in and hear all about Nick's journey to wrestling and his future goals.

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Ep 181: The Big Show Part Three - Champion to Legend

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

This week we wrap up our look into the career of The Big Show. We've got more title wins, more face and heel turns, and the true establishment of Big Show as one of the greats of a generation. There are matches with Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Sheamus, Roman Reigns and more, so come join us as we break it all down.

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Ep 180: Big Show Part Two - World’s Largest Champion

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Our deep dive into the career of The Big Show continues this week. We’re now in WWF, and we have matches against The Rock, Triple H, Eddie Guerrero, Kane, and a lot more. What a varied career Paul Wight has had, and we’ve still got one episode to go!

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Ep 179: Big Show Part One - Giant Beginnings

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're diving into the career of The Big Show, one of the biggest stars in wrestling (literally). We're starting our three-part series in WCW where Paul Wight debuted as The Giant. This week has matches against Hulk Hogan, Sting, Randy Savage, and more as we see a younger athletic phenom before he became The Big Show.

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Ep 178: Takeshi Morishima

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Takeshi Morishima was one of the biggest names in NOAH & ROH through the 2000s. A blend of power and agility, Morishima put on some classic matches throughout his career. This week we’re looking at matches with Bryan Danielson, KENTA, Mitsuharu Misawa, and more.

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Ep 177: Matt Bloom a.k.a. Albert

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Hoss Month continues with Matt Bloom, a wrestler of many names. You may know him best as Albert & A-Train from WWE, but we’re also seeing him as Giant Bernard, Baldo, and Lord Tensai in this episode. We’ve got matches with John Cena, Finn Balor, Brock Lesnar, and more, so come join us!

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Ep 176: King Kong Bundy

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400

It is HOSS MONTH and we're kicking it off with the legendary King Kong Bundy. A star of the 1980s & 1990s, we've got his main event at Wrestlemania 2 vs Hulk Hogan, Fritz Von Erich's retirement match, some hoss fight action, and a lot more. Come join us!

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Ep 175: Rene Dupree

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400

René Duprée was the youngest ever champion in WWE at only 19 years old (until a 4th grader took that accolade). This week we're breaking down his career, from La Résistance to Fifi, the Canadian indies to Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan. We've got appearances from Samoa Joe, Kane, Keiji Mutoh, and more this week, so come join us.

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Ep 174: Madusa/Alundra Blayze

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Madusa was one of the pioneers of women’s wrestling in the 1980’s and 1990’s. The star of WWF’s women’s division as Alundra Blayze and WCW’s as Madusa, she had legendary matches against Sherri Martel, Bull Nakano, Aja Kong, and more. This week we dive into all of it and her infamous defection to WCW in 1995.

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Ep 173: Pedro Morales

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Pedro Morales was the first-ever WWF Triple Crown winner and held the WWF Championship for over 1000 days. Today we look at his legendary and underrated career through matches against Sgt. Slaughter, Giant Baba, Ivan Koloff, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 172: The Midnight Express

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400

We dive into the career of The Midnight Express this week, the legendary tag team managed by Jim Cornette and Paul E. Dangerously. We take a look at Dennis Condrey, Beautiful Bobby Eaton, Stan Lane, and more as they take on legendary tag teams like The Rockers, The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, and The Road Warriors.

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Ep 171: Randy Orton Part Three - Vintage Orton

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400

This week we listened to the voices in our heads while we looked at the later stages of Randy Orton's career. Orton has still been a staple of the main event recently, with runs in The Authority, The Wyatt Family, and RK-Bro. We've got matches against John Cena, Bray Wyatt, Drew McIntyre, and more. Follow the podcast on YouTube, Twitter, & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 170: Randy Orton Part Two - Legacy & Lunacy

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Randy Orton is at his best in this week's episode. We're looking at his legendary 2009 heel run and his leading of Legacy. This week we also dive into feuds against Christian (the underrated feud of 2011) John Cena (of course) and winning Money in the Bank. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & YouTube at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Ep 169: Randy Orton Part One - Legend Killer

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Randy Orton is one of WWE's greatest wrestlers and this week we look at his origins. We're talking Evolution, Legend Killer, and the beginning of his decade-long feud with John Cena. We've also got matches against Rey Mysterio, Rob Van Dam, Undertaker, and more.

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Ep 168: Billy Kidman

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400

You can run if you want to, but you can't hide! Billy Kidman was a standout of WCW & WWE's Cruiserweight Divisions. We're diving into his career through matches against Hulk Hogan, Rey Mysterio, Dean Malenko, and more.

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Ep 167: Ahmed Johnson

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Ahmed Johnson was a red-hot act in WWF in the mid to late 1990s. We looked at his career from his time on the independents as Moadib & Tony Norris, to his run in WWF and ending in WCW. There are matches against the Nation of Domination, Goldust, and more.

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Ep 166: Gene Snitsky

Sat, 27 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400

It wasn't his fault! This week we're looking at the career of Gene Snitsky, which started in dramatic fashion with a feud against Kane & Lita. We're looking at his career with matches against John Cena, Jeff Hardy, and even a run in NWA Big Apple. Follow the podcast on YouTube, Twitter, & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 165: Nikita Koloff

Sat, 20 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Nikita Koloff is one of the greatest Cold War-era wrestling gimmicks we've seen. From being a tough heel representing the USSR to winning over American fans as a babyface, he showed a knack for the business early on. We're looking at him in a War Games match and matches with Ric Flair, Vader, and more.

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Ep 164: Dr. Death Steve Williams

Sat, 13 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Dr. Death Steve Williams was a tremendous wrestler through the 1980s and 1990s. He was a standout in All Japan Pro Wrestling, and we watch one of his best matches against Kenta Kobashi. He also had stints in the territories, WWF, WCW, and more, so we get matches with Terry Gordy, Bam Bam Bigelow, and other big names of the era. Follow the podcast on Twitter, Instagram & YouTube at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 163: The Godfather

Sat, 06 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Charles Wright was a man with many gimmicks: Papa Shango, Kama, The Godfather, The Goodfather, and more. We cover them all this week as we look at his varied Hall of Fame career. We've got bouts against Undertaker, Bret Hart, and Goldust inside. Join us as we dive in! Follow the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, & YouTube at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 162: Perry Saturn

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're diving into the career of Perry Saturn, starting with his run in the Eliminators in ECW. Afterward, he went to WCW, joining Raven's Flock and the Revolution. Then he joined WWF and got Radical. We have matches against Eddie Guerrero, Mick Foley, Rey Mysterio, and more. Follow the podcast on YouTube, Twitter, & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 161: Ernie Ladd

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0400

This week we look at the wrestling career of football star and all-time heel Ernie Ladd. From his runs in WWWF to stints in Mid South and Championship Wrestling in Florida, we see Ladd go up against wrestling legends. Andre the Giant, Gorilla Monsoon, Bruno Sammartino, Dusty Rhodes, and more are on the docket. Follow us on YouTube, Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 160: Special Guest Referees

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Sometimes you need a special referee to bring an extra level to a match. This week we're looking at five different matches from WWE with special referees. We've got Shawn Michaels, AJ Lee, Vince McMahon and more donning the zebra stripes. Follow us on YouTube, Instagram & Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 159: Stacy Keibler

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400

This week we are diving into the WWE Hall of Fame career of Stacy Keibler. We start in WCW where she started as a Nitro Girl before almost marrying David Flair. Then we move to WWE where we get Women's Championship matches against Trish Stratus, plus other matches against Lita, Torrie Wilson, Sable, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 158: Sid Part Two - Master of the Universe

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Time to check in with the Master of the Universe. We're looking at the second half of Sid's career this week and it is a tale of two halves. The first is a great run as WWF Champion with a Wrestlemania main event against Undertaker. Our second half takes us to WCW Thunder and a horrific leg injury. Should be fun! Follow the podcast on Twitter, Instagram & YouTube at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Ep 157: Sid Part One - Skyscraper to Sycho

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400

This week we are starting a two-part miniseries on the career of Sid. Whether you know him as Sid Justice, Sid Vicious, Sycho Sid, or maybe just Sid, he was a staple of the wrestling scene through the 1990s. We're looking this week at his debut as a Skyscraper, his switching between WCW & WWF, his Wrestlemania 8 main event, his infamous promo botch, and a lot more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 156: Hacksaw Jim Duggan

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400

HOOOO! This week we're diving into the career of Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Best known for his patriotism, 2x4, and winning the first-ever Royal Rumble, there is so much more to dive into. We've got matches against Ted DiBiase, Vader, The Rougeau Brothers and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 155: Jazz

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Jazz was one of the greatest women's wrestlers for more than two decades. We look at her start in ECW and the latter part of her career as a 900+ day NWA Women's Champion. In between, we have her underrated WWE run with two Wrestlemania title matches. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 154: Tatanka

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week the guys are heading back to the '90s to talk Tatanka. We are looking at his undefeated streak, his heel turn, and even his return in the mid-2000s. Matches this week include bouts with Shawn Michaels, Lex Luger, The Miz and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Ep 153: Test

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Are you tough enough to pass the Test? Andrew Martin was a staple of WWE from 1999 through 2007, and we're looking at his career this week. We've got matches against Shane McMahon, the Dudley Boyz, Christian, AJ Styles and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 152: ROH 21st Anniversary

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Ring of Honor turns 21 this week and we wanted to celebrate. What better way than to look at some of the promotion's best stars and matches. We've got classics from El Generico, Bryan Danielson, The Briscoes, Kevin Steen, Eddie Edwards, Chris Hero, The Young Bucks and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Ep 151: Owen Hart Part Two - King of Harts

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week we continue to look at The King of Harts, Owen Hart. We've got some legendary opponents lined up this week including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, and Owen's older brother Bret Hart. Of course, we also talk about Owen's legendary ribs and the circumstances surrounding his tragic passing. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 150: Owen Hart Part One - Young Gun

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500

What better way to start February than by looking at the King of Harts? We're diving into Owen Hart's career in a two-part series. This week we have matches against Hiroshi Hase, Razor Ramon, The Steiner Brothers, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 149: Io Shirai

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Japanuary is coming to a close with the career of Io Shirai. We are specifically looking at her run in Stardom. Shirai had standout matches against Mayu Iwatani, Kairi Sane, Shayna Baszler and more, so we covered some of her very best before heading to NXT & WWE. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Minisode 4: Kevin Owens vs John Cena

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Kevin Owens had one of the most memorable main roster debuts of the 2010s. The NXT Champion at the time, he challenged John Cena to a match at Elimination Chamber 2015. Owens came for the biggest guy on the roster - and won. We're taking a look at that match in our last minisode. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 148: Shinya Hashimoto

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Japanuary rolls on as we look at one of NJPW's 90's Musketeers - Shinya Hashimoto. We've got matches from the big man against Hiroshi Hase, Big Van Vader, Genichiro Tenryu and more. We also take some time to talk about the late Jay Briscoe. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Minisode 3: Monster’s Ball 2

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week's minisode is a wild and crazy time. The second-ever Monster's Ball match at Bound for Glory 2005 included four exciting stars: Abyss, Rhino, Jeff Hardy, and Sabu. We talk about all the craziness and debate which of the competitors would make the best roommate. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 147: Katsuhiko Nakajima

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

This week the boys are moving to Pro Wrestling NOAH in the 2010s and looking at Katsuhiko Nakajima. We've got matches as he grows up in the wrestling world, including bouts with KENTA, Kenta Kobashi, Brian Cage, Go Shiozaki & more. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Minisode 2: Rob Van Dam vs Eddie Guerrero, Intercontinental Title Ladder Match

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Our second-ever minisode is looking at a sleeper of a match. On Raw on May 27, 2002, Eddie Guerrero defended the Intercontinental Championship against Rob Van Dam. This match has everything: interfering Canadians, Stone Cold lurking, and some incredible moves. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 146: Kenta Kobashi

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Japanuary is here! This month we’re looking at four legends of Japanese wrestling, starting with AJPW pillar Kenta Kobashi. We’ve got five-star matches against Mitsuharu Misawa, Toshiaki Kawada and more. Get ready to dive into one of the best wrestlers of the 1990s & early 2000s.

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Minisode 1: Team WWF vs Team Alliance, Survivor Series 2001

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500

The boys have some mini-episodes for you all through January. Our first looks at Survivor Series 2001, where Team WWF fought Team Alliance for control of the company. We've got Paul Heyman on commentary, Shane McMahon being insufferable, and a lot more. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, plus be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 145: Santa’s Slay Movie Review

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -0500

To celebrate the holidays, the boys are looking at the 2005 dark comedy/slasher Santa' Slay. We've got Goldberg as a murdering Santa, James Caan and Fran Drescher, plus conversations about the World Cup, eggnog, dogs eating at the dinner table, and a lot more. Happy Holidays!

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Ep 144: Wendi Richter

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500

This week we look at the career of Wendi Richter, the star of the Rock 'n' Wrestling Era who should've been so much more. We start with her career in the territories before her meteoric rise alongside Cyndi Lauper in WWF. Then we look at the fall at the hands of Vince McMahon and Fabulous Moolah and discuss what could have and should have been. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 143: Hardcore Holly

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500

This week we're diving into the 15-year WWF career of Bob Holly. We start with his origins as NASCAR driver/wrestler Sparky Plugg. From there we look at the origins of Hardcore Holly, the Holly Cousins, a random WWE Championship match against Brock Lesnar and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you liste.

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Ep 142: Tugboat/Typhoon/Shockmaster

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0500

This week the guys are looking at the career of Fred Ottman, a man you know by many names. We look at his WWF debut as Tugboat and his heel turn that had him change his name to Typhoon. After watching the Natural Disasters in tag action, we check out Ottman's most memorable moment: his debut as The Shockmaster. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Ep 141: Mick Foley Part Three - Dude Love/Mick Foley

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500

This week we're wrapping up our Mick Foley series by looking at Dude Love and Mick's matches under his own name. We've got matches against Stone Cold, Terry Funk, Edge and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 140: Mick Foley Part Two - Mankind

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Our three-part look at the career of Mick Foley continues as we look at Mankind. One of the weirdest gimmicks in WWE history, Foley had plenty of memorable matches. We've got contests with Undertaker (yes, that one), The Rock, Triple H, and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 139: Mick Foley Part One - Cactus Jack

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500

It is time for one of our most unique three-part series yet. We're covering the career of Mick Foley by going through his three faces one at a time. This week it is Cactus Jack, Foley's oldest and most hardcore gimmick. We've got matches against Triple H, Mikey Whipwreck, Eddie Gilbert and more. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate, subscribe, and tell your friends.

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Ep 138: Matt Taven

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week the boys head to Ring of Honor to talk about The Kingdom's Matt Taven. They're talking his runs with both versions of the stable all the way to his ROH World Championship run. We've got matches against Adam Cole, Cody Rhodes, The Young Bucks and more.

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Ep 137: The Fabulous Freebirds

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400

It is time to look at the career of one of the most influential tag teams of all time. Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, Buddy Roberts, and Jimmy Garvin were tremendous as the Fabulous Freebirds, and we're looking at their legendary matches against groups including The Von Erich family. Plus we're talking about their influence with rock music and the Freebird Rule. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe.

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Ep 136: Konnan

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week the boys are heading back to the '90s to look at the career of Konnan. We start with a pair of matches in Mexico, including his unmasking. From there we move to WCW with matches against Eddie Guerrero, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Juventud Guerrera. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Ep 135: Bull Nakano

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we return to Japan to look at the career of the legendary Bull Nakano. With her trademark hair and tremendous athleticism, this week has some amazing matches. We follow her career from All-Japan Women's Wrestling across the pond to WWF and WCW. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 134: The Miz

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400

The boys are back and are diving into the career of The Miz from his Real World beginnings to the main event of Wrestlemania and everything in between. We have matches against Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Dolph Ziggler and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 133: Wrestling Weddings

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Wedding bells are in the air! To celebrate Evan getting married, the boys are joined by Evan's other co-host Mallory from the Pop Capsule Podcast. The trio watched some of the most memorable wrestling weddings ever. Macho Man & Elizabeth, Edge & Vickie, Triple H & Steph, and more! Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 132: The Crossbody of Work Brand Draft

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week is something a bit different. Recorded when Javier came to Canada in August, the boys are helming their own brands and drafting every wrestler we've covered to make our own dream cards. Who will be the first pick: Kurt Angle? CM Punk? The Rock? Mideon? Tune in to hear our draft and our dream cards and decide who did the better job.

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Ep 131: Ric Flair Part Three - The 2000’s & Retirement

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we move to the end of our three-part series on Ric Flair. We're looking at his 2000's run in WWE, including major matches against Triple H, Vince McMahon, Edge, and more. Then we look at what should have been the greatest retirement match in history against Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania 24. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 130: Ric Flair Part Two - The 90’s

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

We are back with part two on the career of Ric Flair. This time it is all about the 90’s. We’re looking at the Four Horsemen and opposing the NWO on behalf of WCW in two different WarGames matches. There is also a trio of singles matches against Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and Bret Hart. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 129: Ric Flair Part One: The 80’s

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

WOOO! It is time to finally tackle the legendary career of The Nature Boy, Ric Flair. In part one of three, we focus on the 1980s. We've got matches against legendary opponents like Ricky Steamboat, Dusty Rhodes, Terry Funk, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 128: Haku

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

The glory of Hoss Month is over, but we're going out in a big way. We covered the career of Haku/Meng, including his run as King Haku, the WCW Hardcore division, teaming with The Barbarian, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 127: Big John Studd

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we continue Hoss Month by looking at the career of Big John Studd. We start with his time in Mid Atlantic Wrestling before looking at his two biggest matches: Wrestlemania 1 against Andre The Giant, and winning the 1989 Royal Rumble. We cover the whole '89 Rumble because we are suckers for punishment. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 126: Kamala

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Hoss Month continues as we dive into the career of Kamala the Ugandan Giant. A staple of the main event scene against babyface champions, we have matches against Undertaker, Jake Roberts, Andre the Giant and more. Plus an ROH Title match against Bryan Danielson? Things got weird.

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Ep 125: Mabel/Viscera

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Finally, the boys are live and in person! Javier is in Canada, to to celebrate we are covering one of our favorite wrestlers: Mabel. From Men on a Mission to his run as King Mabel, we're covering all of his first run. Then we move on to his Viscera years with matches against Kane and CM Punk. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 124: Rockstar Spud/Drake Maverick

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week the boys are looking at the career of Rockstar Spud. We start with his career in the British independents before moving to his time in TNA. After two matches against EC3 and Kurt Angle, we move to his run as Drake Maverick in WWE. We've got the 24/7 Title and his return after his release in 2020. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 123: Barry Windham

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're diving into the career of Barry Windham. One of the standout performers of the 80s and 90s, we take a look at his career from Wrestlemania 1 all the way to the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. We've got matches against Great Muta, Ricky Steamboat, Bam Bam Bigelow and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate, share, and subscribe.

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Ep 122: Paige

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're looking at the career of Saraya Bevis, best known as Paige in WWE. What better time than now as Paige has made her official departure from WWE. We start by looking at her run as Britani Knight, including a match against her own mother. Then we move to NXT and the main roster, including Paige winning the Divas Title on her first night on Raw. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 121: Sting Part Three - TNA Legend

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we take a look at Sting's move to TNA and WWE. We've got matches against AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, and Bully Ray. Then we cover his move to WWE, and his one and only Wrestlemania match against Triple H. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 120: Sting Part Two - Enter The Crow

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week Sting gets dark. Before we get to The Crow, we check out a pair of matches between Sting and Vader. Then we explore darker Sting with matches against Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and Goldberg. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Ep 119: Sting Part One - Surf’s Up

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

It is time for us to dive into the career of Sting! We're talking about The Icon before he was The Icon. This week gives us Blade Runners action, as well as early Sting WCW bouts against Lex Luger, Ric Flair, The Great Muta, and Cactus Jack. It is a colorful start to our three-part series on Sting. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 118: Yoshihiro Tajiri

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're looking at one of the best cruiserweights of the 2000s: Tajiri. We start with a hidden gem from a stint in New Japan before diving into some amazing ECW matches. Then we check out his time in WWE as William Regal's assistant, Eddie Guerrero's tag partner, and Cruiserweight Champion. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 117: Bradshaw/JBL

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're taking a look at WWE Hall of Famer Bradshaw, a.k.a. JBL. From his entry into WWE as a Blackjack to the Acolytes, from the APA to his run as JBL, Bradshaw had one of the most impressive and varied careers of any WWE star. Plus we've got a bar brawl, a WWE Championship win, and a lot more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe.

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Ep 116: Hirooki Goto

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week is another episode that takes the boys to New Japan. Hirooki Goto has been a mainstay of New Japan since the mid-2000s, and we're looking at some of his biggest matches. We've got matches against Kenny Omega, Tomohiro Ishii, Shinsuke Nakamura, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 115: Kelly Kelly

Sat, 28 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week it's all about Kelly Kelly! We're looking at the career of Kelly from WWECW all the way to her release in 2012. We've got matches against Beth Phoenix, Ariel, Eve Torres, and more. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 114: Paul London

Sat, 21 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're looking at the exceptional high-flyer Paul London. We start in ROH with two bangers against future WWE World Champions and then move to the greatest WWE Velocity match ever. From there it's onto his tag team with Brian Kendrick and his appearance with the Rabbit Tribe in Lucha Underground. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 113: Wade Barrett

Sat, 14 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

We're afraid we've got some bad news! Actually, it is good news: we're covering Wade Barrett. From Nexus to Barrett Barrage, Bad News to King, we're covering his gimmicks and matches against John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Neville and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you listen to pods.

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Ep 112: Stan Hansen

Sat, 07 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we dive into the career of Stan Hansen, the cowboy-hat-wearing, lariat-throwing madman who made waves in Japan in the 80s & 90s. We've got matches with Bruno Sammartino, Andre the Giant, Vader, and more. Be sure to rate five stars wherever you're listening, and follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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Ep 111: Kurt Angle Part Three - Return & Retirement

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 10:40:00 -0400

All good things must come to an end, and that includes our three-part series on Kurt Angle and his wrestling career. This week we have three TNA matches, including a pair of bangers against AJ Styles. Then it is back to WWE for a surprise return and a disappointing farewell match. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate five stars wherever you listen!

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Ep 110: Kurt Angle Part Two - From WWE to TNA

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Our look at Kurt Angle's illustrious career continues. This time we're covering some of his best WWE wrestling with matches against The Undertaker, Eddie Guerrero & Shawn Michaels. Then we move to Angle's next ventures: New Japan & TNA. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Ep 109: Kurt Angle Part One - Olympic Hero

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we start our look at Kurt Angle, one of the greatest wrestlers of the last 25 years. We're talking about his Olympic gold medal and his jump to pro wrestling in 1999. Angle had one of the greatest rookie years ever, and we take a look at his debut. Plus we watch matches against Brock Lesnar, Stone Cold, The Rock, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 108: Jacques Rougeau

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week is all about Quebec, mon amis. We're looking at the career of Jacques Rougeau. From his time as a tag star with the Rougeau Brothers & Quebecers to his memorable run as The Mountie, we cover all of Jacques' biggest matches. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 107: Tully Blanchard

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're getting the other half of the Brain Busters. We covered Arn Anderson before so now it's Tully Time! We looked at Tully Blanchard as a singles champion against guys like Ricky Steamboat and Magnum T.A. Then we move to his time in WWF and his one-off return against Terry Funk in WCW. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate wherever you're listening.

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Ep 106: Maryse

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're diving into the career of Maryse. From her time on the Diva Search to her (at the time) longest-running Divas Championship reign, we're covering her main in-ring career. We're also taking a look at her return alongside her husband Miz and their role as WWE's it couple. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 105: Mr. Kennedy

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week we look at the career of Mr. Kennedy. From his hot start and his Money in the Bank win to his WWE release and his TNA resurgence, we're covering a ton of Mr. Kennedy/Mr. Anderson's career. We've got matches against Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, Jeff Hardy, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate five stars wherever you listen.

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Ep 104: Koko B. Ware

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500

This week we're diving into the career of WWE Hall of Famer (and some people really have an issue with that) Koko B. Ware. We're checking out a big match against Ric Flair from his CWA days, plus WWF outings against Big Boss Man, Randy Savage, and more. Plus we have so much talk about birds! Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate five stars wherever you listen.

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Ep 103: John Cena Part Three - WWE’s Golden Boy

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500

We dive into the third part of John Cena's career by looking at his transition to part-timer. Cena was already a legend by this point, but he had more people to put over including Sami Zayn, AJ Styles, and Seth Rollins. Plus we cover a great recap of Cena's career: The Firefly Funhouse match! Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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Ep 102: John Cena Part Two - Super Cena

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Our series on John Cena continues with the Super Cena era. He was at the top of the card and was as divisive as ever. We’ve got classic matches against JBL, Edge, Randy Orton, and more in the cards. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate wherever you're listening.

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Ep 101: John Cena Part One - Doctor of Thuganomics

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500

So, you think you’re untouchable? We’ve got the start of our John Cena three-part special this week. We’re kicking it off with matches against Brock Lesnar, Eddie Guerrero, and more. Plus we’re looking at Cena’s debut, his rapping, and his time as The Prototype. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate five stars wherever you listen.

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Ep 100: The 100th Episode Spectacular

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500

We've arrived at episode 100! To celebrate, we're hanging out and talking about how the podcast came to be, learning why Javier hates Earl Hebner so much, doing a quiz on the history of the podcast, and more. Plus we revisit a classic match from our first episode: Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio from Halloween Havoc 1997. Thanks for 100 episodes, and here's to the next 100!

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Ep 99: AJ Styles Part Three - WWE

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500

This week we're looking at AJ Styles run in the WWE. Many never thought he'd come to WWE, but since arriving he's had legendary battles with Undertaker, John Cena, Daniel Bryan, and more. We're talking about those matches, his debut at the Royal Rumble, and more. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate five stars wherever you're listening.

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Ep 98: AJ Styles Part Two - New Japan

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500

The Phenomenal One has arrived in Japan. This week we're covering AJ Styles' two-year run as a top guy in New Japan. We've got matches against Kota Ibushi, Kazuchika Okada, Shinsuke Nakamura, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to send in questions for our 100th episode!

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Ep 97: AJ Styles Part One - The Face of TNA

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Time to get phenomenal. The boys are diving into our last three-part series before episode 100, and we are covering AJ Styles. We've got his TNA catalog this week, including matches against Samoa Joe, Kurt Angle, Low Ki, Chris Sabin, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to leave a five-star review wherever you listen.

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Ep 96: Alicia Fox

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500

We're back for a new year and we're starting out with a Divas era legend: Alica Fox. From her ECW debut to her memorable freakouts, we're covering five of her most important matches. Opponents include Paige, Maryse, Sasha Banks, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate five stars wherever you're listening.

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Ep 95: The 2021 Holiday Special!

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Ho ho ho! Evan & Javier are here to spread the holiday cheer with our last episode of 2021. We've got five different holiday matches and a special holiday promo. There are some legends here like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Jerry Lawler, Bray Wyatt, and Jon Moxley. We also have Xanta Claus, Rellik, and the Christmas Creature. It's a mixed bag but we have a lot of fun.

Happy holidays to one and all!

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Ep 94: Keiji Mutoh

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500

This week Evan & Javier are checking out the career of Keiji Mutoh. We're taking a look at the Great Muta gimmick, his runs in New Japan and All Japan, plus we get matches against Yuji Nagata, Big Van Vader, and the Steiner Brothers.

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Ep 93: Motor City Machine Guns

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500

This week we're diving into the careers of Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley, better known together as the Motor City Machine Guns. We're looking at their run in TNA against teams like Lethal Consequences, The Young Bucks, and The North. Along the way we've got detours to Japan and Ring of Honor where we see some familiar WWE faces. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 92: Chris Kanyon

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500

This week we dive into the career of Chris Kanyon. We're looking at all iterations of the WCW star, including Mortis, the Jersey Triad, and Positively Kanyon. Matches this week include DDP, Mike Awesome, Kane, Undertaker, and the legendary Glacier. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 91: Samoa Joe Part Three - WWE

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500

We've reached the end of our three-part series on Samoa Joe, and we're talking about his time in WWE. We start in NXT with classic title matches against Finn Balor and Shinsuke Nakamura. Then we move to the main roster and watch two world title matches. We talk about how Joe was misused on the main roster and his eventual return to NXT. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 90: Samoa Joe Part Two - TNA

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500

This week we continue to dive into the career of Samoa Joe. Part two looks at his run in TNA and starts with the amazing 5-star match from Unbreakable 2005 against Christopher Daniels and AJ Styles. Other matches feature Scott Steiner, Kurt Angle, Sting and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening!

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Ep 89: Samoa Joe Part One - Ring of Honor

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Joe is gonna kill you! We start our three-part series on Samoa Joe by starting in the independents and Ring of Honor. In this episode we cover matches against AJ Styles, Bryan Danielson, CM Punk, and more. Two matches are even against Japanese wrestling legends. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to check out the merch shop at FullPressShop.com.

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Ep 88: La Parka

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0400

This week we dive into La Parka, known now as L.A. ParK. One of the top luchadors in the world, we start by diving into his start in AAA. We then move to WCW where we’re exposed to his tremendous charisma. Our episode ends with a return to Mexico and his battle with the other La Parka. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to check out our new merch at fullpressshop.com.

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Ep 87: Mickie James

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

This week we’re covering one of the most consistent women’s wrestlers in history: Mickie James! From her star-making feud with Trish Stratus to her latest Knockouts Championship win, we cover her whole run in WWE & TNA. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 86: Gregory Helms, a.k.a The Hurricane

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Stand back! There’s a Hurricane coming through. We’re covering Gregory Helms on the podcast this week. From Three Count to being a superhero, we cover one of the most consistent cruiserweight wrestlers of all time. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 85: Greg ”The Hammer” Valentine

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

This week we look at the career of Greg “The Hammer” Valentine. One of the most consistent heels of the 70s, 80s & 90s, we cover a wide range of Valentine’s career. We look at his legendary matches with Wahoo McDaniel and Roddy Piper, plus his run as one-half of The Dream Team. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate 5 stars and subscribe wherever you're listening!

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Ep 84: Torrie Wilson

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

This week it’s the career of wrestling’s girl-next-door, Torrie Wilson. From her beginnings in WCW with boyfriend Billy Kidman, we then move to her run in WWE. We’re talking about her iconic feud with Dawn Marie, as well as matches with Melina, Trish Stratus, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 83: The Headbangers

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Mosh and Thrasher - the Headbangers! This week we look at the pair of metalheads that moshed their way into the WWF in the late 90s. We're looking at their tag team title win, matches against Legion of Doom and New Age Outlaws, and more. Then we look at two surprise appearances in this millennium: one in 2012 Ring of Honor, and the other in 2016 SmackDown Live. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 82: Virgil

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Time for one of our weirdest ever episodes. We are diving into the career of Virgil. From being the right-hand man of Ted DiBiase to turning on him and turning face, we cover his WWF run. Then we dive into his strange run as NWO's Head of Security in WCW. An entertaining man, some bad matches, but a lot of fun. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening to.

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Ep 81: CM Punk Part Three - Retirement and Return

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

We're back to wrap up our series on CM Punk. This episode starts during his 434-day WWE Championship reigns where we watch matches against Daniel Bryan and CM Punk. We also look at his eventual departure, including his last match in the 2014 Royal Rumble. Finally, we end at All Out and his return to wrestling in 2021. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 80: CM Punk Part Two - Best in the World

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

It is time for the Pipe Bomb. We dive into part two of our CM Punk series, and it is his rise within the WWE. We cover his first Money in the Bank win, his feuds with Jeff Hardy, Randy Orton, and Rey Mysterio, and his time with the Straight Edge Society and the New Nexus. Finally, we check out the legendary Pipe Bomb promo and his WWE Championship match against John Cena. All this plus our usual nonsense! Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Ep 79: CM Punk Part One - King of Honor

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

CM Punk is back, and to celebrate we are diving into his career in a three-part series. We're starting in IWA Mid-South against Chris Hero and moving on to Ring of Honor. There we have Samoa Joe, Colt Cabana, and the Summer of Punk. What made CM Punk an independent legend? We're checking it out. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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Ep 78: Taz

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400

"Beat me if you can, survive if I let you". We are closing off Hoss Month by covering Taz. Teaming and feuding with Sabu, challenging for the ECW Championship, and his departure for the WWE are all on the card this week. We also talk about CM Punk, Becky Lynch & Brock Lesnar's returns last weekend, and our usual tangents. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate 5 stars wherever you're listening.

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Ep 77: Tomohiro Ishii

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Hoss month heads over to Japan! We're looking at the career of New Japan hoss Tomohiro Ishii. We talk about his late-career bloom, his hard-hitting style, and a lot of our usual sidebars. Matches with Tetsuya Naito, Keith Lee, and Kazuchika Okada make for a great episode. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate five stars wherever you're listening.

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Ep 76: Bam Bam Bigelow

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Hoss Month rolls on as we dive into the career of Bam Bam Bigelow. “The Beast From The East'' had a storied career, and we’re covering most of his stops. We’ve got New Japan, WWF, WCW, and ECW on tap this week, and he’s headbutting people in all of them. Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 75: Awesome Kong

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Hoss Month returns! The second installment of Hoss Month starts with Awesome Kong, one of the most unique female performers in wrestling history. We're covering the GLOW star's storied career from the indies to TNA to her brief appearance in WWE. Awesome Kong is here to absolutely wreck some people. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe where you're listening.

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Ep 74: Mideon

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400

It’s time for a deep dive into the career of Mideon. We are looking at the in-ring career of Dennis Knight, including his run in WCW as Tex Slazenger. Then we jump to WWF for his runs as Phineas I. Godwinn, Mideon, and of course Naked Mideon. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 73: Christian

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Christian! At last, you're on your own! This week we look at the singles career of Christian, one of the best tag team wrestlers of the last twenty years. From a Wrestlemania clash with Chris Jericho to his run in TNA as Christian Cage, all the way to the World Heavyweight Championship in WWE, we cover it all. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 72: Rick Rude

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Get ready, sweat hogs. This week we're diving into the career of Rick Rude. From his legendary feud with Jake Roberts and his run as Intercontinental Champion in WWF to his time in WCW as part of the Dangerous Alliance, we check out his whole run. One of the best of all time, and an all-time great mustache. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram and @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Ep 71: Daniel Bryan Part Three - Retirement & Return

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400

The Yes Movement lives on! This week we look at Daniel Bryan's win at Wrestlemania 30, his retirement, and his run since his return. He's had some outstanding matches against Roman Reigns, Kofi Kingston, Sami Zayn, and Kevin Owens and we cover them all. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 70: Daniel Bryan Part Two - Journey to the WWE Title

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400

The beginning of Daniel Bryan's WWE career had everything. We've got game show NXT, a fantastic team up with Kane, the beginning of his feud with The Miz, and a legendary match with one John Cena. Not only that, we watched Bryan's final ever independent match against pod favorite Shelton Benjamin. Don't miss it! Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 69: Daniel Bryan Part One - Indie Legend

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400

We're heading to Ring of Honor for part one of our Daniel Bryan series. When he was known as "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson he put on some of the best matches of the mid 2000s. We're covering clashes with Nigel McGuinness, KENTA, Christopher Daniels and more this week. What made The Goat one of The GOATS? We dive into it this week. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 68: Demolition

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400

It is time to head back to the 80's & 90's and look at one of the most popular tag teams of the era: Demolition. Ax, Smash & Crush had one of the longest WWF Tag Team Championship reigns of all time, and we check out matches against Strike Force, the Twin Towers and the Colossal Connection. Tune in for one of our strangest episodes ever. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 67: James Storm

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Yee-haw! It's time to dive in to the career of TNA original James Storm. We're taking a look at both of his legendary tag teams, America's Most Wanted and Beer Money Inc. First we check out a match of them tagging, followed by their breakup match. We also watch Storm's TNA Championship win over Kurt Angle. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 66: Sable

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're diving into the career of Sable. One of the most popular women's acts in WWF & WWE, we take a look at her wrestling (which wasn't her strong suit). Matches against Luna Vachon, Stephanie McMahon and Torrie Wilson are all part of our deep dive. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 65: Shane McMahon

Sat, 29 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Here comes the money, diving off of something tall. This week we look at Shane McMahon, son of the owner of WWE, and his career inside the ring. We take a look at his most memorable matches against the likes of Kurt Angle, Kane, and The Undertaker. Plus we look at all the death-defying risks Shane took in his in-ring career. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 64: Steve Blackman

Sat, 22 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400

We’re covering the Lethal Weapon Steve Blackman this week. One of Javier’s favorite wrestlers, we cover some of his most memorable moments. From his debut as a fan to Brawl For All and his Hardcore Title reigns, Steve Blackman has had one of the most interesting set of matches we’ve ever covered. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 63: Triple H Part Three - Transition to Authority

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400

By this point in his career, Triple H was all about doing what is best for business. Normally that means a marquee match at Wrestlemania. We're checking out four Wrestlemania matches and one fun DX TLC match as well. Clashes against Daniel Bryan, The Undertaker and Randy Orton are all in the cards this week. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 62: Triple H Part Two - The Reign of Terror

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400

It's time for our coverage of Triple H to evolve. We're watching five more matches, starting with a hidden gem against a surprise opponent and a match that changes the direction of HHH's career. Then we look at a trio of Wrestlemania matches, including one HHH definitely should've lost. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 61: Triple H Part One - Blue Blood & Degenerate

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400

It's time to play the game! We've got our next three-parter and it's all about Triple H. Part one focuses on his brief run in WCW, his time as the Connecticut Blue Blood, forming and taking over DX, and his eventual emergence as a main event world champion. We've got matches with Mick Foley, Ultimate Warrior and Owen Hart! Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Ep 60: The Shield

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400

Get your tac vests ready, as it's time to dive into The Shield. The trio of Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose took the wrestling world by storm in 2012. We look at the groups debut, their legendary battles with The Wyatt Family & Evolution, and Rollins' betrayal. Then we close with the Battleground 2016 triple threat between all three members. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you are listening.

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Ep 59: 2000 Royal Rumble Review

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're doing something a little different and reviewing a Royal Rumble match in it's entirety. Come hear us talk about the 2000 Rumble, from Rikishi's dance moves to Mosh's fashion choices and a Mabel appearance, this one has lots to cover. We also talk about our thoughts on Wrestlemania 37. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 58: Beth Phoenix

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400

This week we're reviewing the career of the Glamazon, Beth Phoenix. From her first women's championship win against Candice Michelle to her return at Wrestlemania 35, we cover the career of this women's wrestling legend. We even get a tables match and an I quit match, plus we relive the horror of Santina. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to review wherever you're listening.

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Ep 57: TNA’s First Pay-Per-View Review

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400

We're taking it back to 2002 this week, covering the first ever TNA pay-per-view. While we figure out how to do our normal episodes after the WWE Network migration to Peacock, we've brought you some A+ material this week. We see a young A.J. Styles, an old Jeff Jarrett, and a pair of wrestling dicks. Lots of weirdness and lots of laughs are here this week. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you're listening.

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Ep 56: Manami Toyota

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0400

This week we are covering a woman many consider the best women’s wrestler of all time: Manami Toyota. Javier gives Evan an education on the legendary joshi wrestler, including four matches from her great run in AJW in the 1990s and one match on the US side of the pond. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe wherever you're listening to us.

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Ep 55: Chris Hero

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0400

This week we are looking at one of the most influential independent wrestlers of the past 20 years, Chris Hero. We cover his 90 minute epic against CM Punk from IWA Mid South. Then we move on to matches against Bryan Danielson, William Regal, and The Briscoes. We also take a dive into the complex wrestling mind of Hero.

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Ep 54: Harlem Heat

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500

This week we dig into the career of one of WCW’s greatest tag teams. Real life brothers turned teammates Stevie Ray & Booker T won 10 Tag Team Championships as Harlem Heat in the 1990s. We look at some memorable matches against The Nasty Boys, Filthy Animals, Public Enemy, and even a War Games match. Follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to leave a five star review wherever you're listening.

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Ep 53: Rob Van Dam

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500

A man known by three letters - RVD - has been one of the most popular stars in wrestling for almost 25 years. We look at his ECW origins, his WWE run and his crowning achievement at ECW One Night Stand 2006. Then we dive into his later work in TNA and (spoiler alert) it isn't as good. 1997 or 2010, we still love to watch some Rob Van Dam.

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Ep 52: Jacqueline

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500

This week we’re covering the WWE Hall of Famer Jacqueline. One of the most consistent performers of the 90s and 2000s, we take a look at her two Women’s Championship wins. We also look at her time in TNA and her roots in the USWA as Miss Texas. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to follow and rate 5 stars!

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Ep 51: The Rock Part Three - Hollywood Star

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:44:00 -0500

This week we conclude our three part series on The Rock. We're looking at some of his biggest matches from the end of his first run, including bouts with Chris Jericho, Hulk Hogan, and Undertaker. Then we dive into Rock's return in 2011 to face John Cena for "Once in a Lifetime" (about that name...). All this, plus a Rock Concert! Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and leave a 5 star rating & subscribe!

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Ep 50: The Rock Part Two - The People’s Champion

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500

We have reached the era of The People’s Champ. In the years 1999 & 2000, The Rock was one of the biggest stars in wrestling. We take a look at one of the hottest stretches of Rock’s career. Matches against Mankind, Stone Cold, Triple H & Kurt Angle are here, as well as three legendary promos. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 49: The Rock Part 1 - Blue Chipper & Corporate Champion

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Do you smell what The Rock is cookin? This week starts another three part series for us as we look at Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. We start with his debut at the 1996 Survivor Series, and track his rise to winning the WWF Championship two years later. Matches this week include matches against Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mankind, and Triple H. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 48: Lex Luger

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The Lex Express is coming through! We're looking at the early career of Lex Luger this week. We cover WCW matches against Ric Flair, Ron Simmons & Ricky Steamboat, and end off with his Lex Express run and 1993 Summerslam match versus Yokozuna. Is it good? Not really, but our jokes are. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 47: AJ Lee

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500

This week's pod we look at AJ Lee, a women's wrestling legend in a Diva's world. One of the standouts of the early 2010s, we look at AJ's start in NXT. We touch on her involvement in the CM Punk-Daniel Bryan storyline, feuds with Kaitlyn & Paige, her Divas Championship reigns, and her eventual retirement. How did AJ become one of the best to do it in the Divas era? Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 46: Santino Marella

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500

This week we review the career of Santino Marella, one of the greatest comedy wrestler of all time. We look at his memorable debut winning the Intercontinental Championship in Italy. Then we move to some of his best known comedy pairings with Beth Phoenix & Vladimir Kozlov. Finally, we look at the closest Santino ever got to World Championship gold. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 45: Chavo Guerrero

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500

This week we’re looking at the career of Chavo Guerrero. Chavo was often the overlooked Guerrero alongside Eddie, but we give him his due this week. We look at matches against Rey Mysterio, Shane Helms, Ultimo Dragon, and of course his tag run alongside Uncle Eddie. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 44: Steve Corino

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500

This week we look at the career of Steve Corino. We start in ECW where we check out Corino’s time as ECW World Champion. Then it’s on to a collection of Ring of Honor matches, including bouts with CM Punk, Bryan Danielson and BJ Whitmer. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 43: Carlito

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500

"I spit in the face of people who don't want to be cool!" Carlito was a mainstay of WWE's midcard in the 2000s, and we do the full dive into his career this week. From his memorable SmackDown debut against John Cena to his flirtation with the WWE Championship picture to his team with real-life brother Primo, we cover it all. Be sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast, and follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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Ep 42: Tables Matches

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500

This episode we do something different and explore five matches of the same gimmick: tables matches! Starting with the most famous table competitors of all, the Dudley Boyz, and ending with a clash between Becky Lynch and Alexa Bliss, the guys cover a whole variety of table matches this week. Be sure to rate and subscribe wherever you listen, and follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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Ep 41: Steve Austin Part Three - The Face of Wrestling

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500

This week we're taking a look at the final years in the career of Stone Cold Steve Austin. We cover his whole Wrestlemania trilogy against The Rock at Wrestlemanias 15, 17, & 19. In between those, we look at two legendary clashes against Triple H and Kurt Angle. It's always fun to look at one of the best of all time at the top of his game. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 40: Steve Austin Part Two - The Age of 3:16

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500

The era of 3:16 is upon us. This week we have our second episode on Steve Austin, and this is the episode where he becomes Stone Cold. We cover matches against Bret Hart, Dude Love, and his greatest rival: Vince McMahon. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 39: Steve Austin Part One - The Origins of Austin

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500

We're back! After an extended break due to Evan's computer breaking (RIP) we are moving to our next three part series on Steve Austin. This week we're looking at Stunning Steve Austin before he became Stone Cold. We check out Austin in WCW, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and ECW. Matches against Ric Flair, Dustin Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat and more make for a great episode back. Remember to follow us on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe to the pod for future episodes.

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Ep 37: D’Lo Brown

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400

This week we look at one of the D'Lo Brown, one of the staple of WWF's Attitude Era midcard. From his debut as a member of the Nation of Domination to his run as one of the most successful European Champions ever, we check out his best matches. We even take a look at D'Lo's first run in TNA teaming with A.J. Styles. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 36: Junkyard Dog

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400

This week we go back to the 70’s and 80’s to look at one of the best babyfaces in wrestling, the Junkyard Dog. Sylvester Ritter was one of the biggest stars of Mid-South Wrestling. We take a look at his work starting all the way back in Stampede Wrestling and ending in the WWF. Matches against Jim Neidhart, Randy Savage and Ted DiBiase are all on our card. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 35: New Age Outlaws

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Oh, you didn’t know? This week we look at our second ever tag team on Crossbody of Work: The New Age Outlaws. We start by looking at the formation of the duo of Billy Gunn & Road Dogg Jessie James, and their legendary run during the Attitude Era. We even check out their time in TNA and their nostalgia run in 2015 (which wasn't half bad). Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and check out Crossbody Countdown every Friday night after SmackDown on SportsCastr.

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Ep 34: Minoru Suzuki

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400

The education of Evan in the world of New Japan continues this week with Minoru Suzuki. One of the scariest men in wrestling, we check out matches against KENTA, Yuji Nagata and Jon Moxley. How many slap fights is too many? We answer that question in this one. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 33: Molly Holly

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400

This week we look at one of the best performers of the Women's division in the 2000s, Molly Holly. From her time as a Holly cousin to her stint as Mighty Molly, we cover all her early work. We then move to her Women's Championship pursuits and matches against Lita, Trish Stratus & Victoria. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 32: 2 Cold Scorpio

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400

"Oh Flash, you are so funky!" This week we dive into the career of 2 Cold Scorpio, a.k.a. Flash Funk. One of the most well-travelled wrestlers of the 1990s, Scorpio was in WCW, ECW, & WWF throughout the '90s, and was a memorable character on all of his runs. We watch matches against Barry Windham, Owen Hart, & Sabu, and one of the most stacked six-man tags you'll ever watch. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 31: Bret Hart Part Three - Best There Is

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400

One of the most jam packed episodes we could have ever hoped for has arrived. We're covering the end of Bret Hart's career, starting with a pair of amazing matches with Stone Cold Steve Austin. After covering their epic Wrestlemania 13 match, we move on to the most infamous wrestling match in modern history: the Montreal Screwjob. We wrap the episode by covering Bret's run in WCW, and the sad end to a legendary career. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 30: Bret Hart Part Two - Singles Star

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0400

In the second part of our three-part Bret Hart series, we take a look at some of his best early singles matches. We watch him win both the WWF Intercontinental & Heavyweight championships, and have a five star match against little brother Owen, What makes Bret Hart the best of all time? Evan & Javier dive into some of the greatest hits of Bret Hart's career. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 29: Bret Hart Part One - Tag Team Specialist

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400

This week Evan & Javier start looking at the legendary career of Bret Hart in part one of a three part series. This episode we focus on Bret's time as one half of the Hart Foundation alongside Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. We watch great matches against teams like The Rockers, The Brainbusters & Demolition. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 28: Umaga

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400

We are concluding our first ever Hoss Month by looking at one of the most underrated hosses WWE has ever seen: Umaga. A member of the legendary Anoa'i family tree, Eddie Fatu had two distinct runs in WWE. We cover his first as one half of Three Minute Warning, and focus most of the episode on his second run as Umaga. This includes matches against Triple H, John Cena, and a battle of the billionaires. Come join Evan and Javier as they lose their minds slowly and surely during this episode. Follow the episode on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate five stars and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 27: Mark Henry

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Somebody's gonna get their wig split. This week we continue Hoss Month by looking at one of the best big men wrestlers in WWE history - Mark Henry. Sexual Chocolate, World's Strongest Man, or the operator of the Hall of Pain - whatever you call Henry he has had one of the most storied runs in history. We watch matches against The Rock, Undertaker, John Cena and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyofWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 26: Vader

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400

It's Vader Time! #HossMonth continues as Evan & Javier dive into the career of Big Van Vader, one of the best big men of the 90s. Vader plied his craft all over the world, and we cover him in New Japan, WCW, WWF and All Japan. Matches against Ric Flair, Cactus Jack and Bret Hart are included in Vader's catalog. Join the guys as they learn all about the star of Boy Meets World when he steps inside the squared circle. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

Show notes: Support for Lebanon - Lebanon Red Cross & United Nations World Food Program.

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Bonus Episode 14: Wrestlers On TV

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Crossbody of Work takes it to the small screen! Wrestlers have always had crossover appeal onto television shows, so this week we looked at three notable appearances of wrestlers on television. We looked at The Rock, Hardys & Ken Shamrock on That 70's Show (Season 1, Episode 15), Vader on Boy Meets World (Season 2, episode 21) and the pilot of The Big Show Show. Two of these were really enjoyable, and one was The Big Show Show. The guys also talk about sports injuries, Raw Underground, short jokes, and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

Show Notes: #SayHerName Carrd.

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Ep 25: Abyss

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Abyss had a wild career as one of the standouts of TNA. He has been a main eventer in matches against A.J. Styles & Kurt Angle. He's been a hardcore monster against Sabu and others. He's even had some comedic runs, especially as his brother Joseph Park. We do a deep dive into the career of one of TNA's triple crown champions. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes of the podcast.

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Ep 24: Chyna

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Some wrestlers are truly bigger than professional wrestling. Chyna is undoubtedly one of those wrestlers. This week, we look at the career of Chyna including two Intercontinental Championship wins, her run with Eddie Guerrero and her final match in TNA. It isn't all great, but it is all legendary. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Bonus Episode 13: Extreme Rules, Slammiversary, & Comic Books!

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400

We have a jam packed episode this week! First we look at the weirdness that was WWE Extreme Rules and talk about if cinematic matches have peaked or not. Then we dive into Slammiversary 2020 and all the surprises it had in store. Finally, we review five issues of Invasion from Planet Wrestletopia, an excellent comic book series about an intergalactic wrestling showdown. We loved it, and you should check the creators, Suspicious Behaviour Productions, on Twitter or Facebook. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 23: Katsuyori Shibata

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Katsuyori Shibata does one thing better than most anyone else - hit people. This week Evan & Javier look at the career of the second of three New Japan musketeers. From an early Pro Wrestling NOAH match to legendary New Japan clashes with Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shinsuke Nakamura and Kazuchika Okada, this episode is packed with action. Plus, which wrestlers do we think we could beat in a fight (hint - not many). Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork and like & subscribe for future episodes.

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Bonus Episode 12: Top Fives

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Three ain't enough man, we need five! This week Evan & Javier compare some top five lists and get into some spirited debate. Who would be the five talents you pick to start a company with? Who are the five best talkers in wrestling currently, as well as all-time? In it's 36 year history, what are the best Wrestlemania moments? We compare all of these top fives and will leave it up to listeners to decide whose lists are better. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 22: Dean Malenko

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400

The Iceman. The Man of 1000 Holds. The Shooter. Dean Malenko had a lot of nicknames and a lot of talent between the ropes. This week, Evan & Javier look at some of Malenko's most important matches. Our journey starts in ECW against Malenko's good friend Eddie Guerrero. Then we look into three of his best Cruiserweight Championship matches in WCW, and we finish up with an underrated bout in WWF. What made Dean Malenko so good, and so underappreciated? We get into all of it here. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Bonus Episode 11: Matches We Missed Vol. 2

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400

There are just so many excellent matches to choose from for all of our subjects that some are bound to slip through the cracks. This week for our bonus episode, we're looking at three matches we missed from wrestlers we have already covered. We watch:

Scott Hall battle Stone Cold at Wrestlemania X8 (link: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Stone-Cold-s-Best-WrestleMania-Matches-134374?startPoint=5553.2)

The Dudley Boyz take on RVD & Sabu in FMW (link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5lj3f )

and finally a clash between Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kota Ibushi (link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x68g3c6).

Three very different, but all entertaining, clashes. We also talk about the new WWE United States Championship and Javier's love for the spinner belt era. Follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 21: Shawn Michaels Part 3 - Twilight of the Showstopper

Sat, 04 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400

This week we wrap up our three part series on Shawn Michaels. We take a look at some matches for Shawn during his second run with the WWE. There’s a bloody brawl as part of DX, a great over-sell in a match with Hulk Hogan, and three classic matches. Is Shawn truly the Showstopper? Yes, but it's still fun to look at all the matches. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and rate & subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 20: Shawn Michaels Part Two - First Retirement & Comeback

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 10:40:00 -0400

The era of the Showstopper! This week we look at Shawn Michaels run leading into his first retirement in 1998, including matches against Vader, Undertaker and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Then we watch his return in 2002, from the first Elimination Chamber match to a grudge match with Triple H. What makes Shawn Michaels the legend he is? We dive into it this week. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Bonus Episode 10: 2005 Royal Rumble

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400

It's time for another Royal Rumble review! This week Evan & Javier look at the 2005 Royal Rumble, known for it's wild false double-elimination ending and Vince McMahon tearing both of his quads. The Rumble also has tons of talented mid-00's stars, and lots of #OurGuys like Mabel, Rene Dupree, and Shelton Benjamin. We also look at the apparent in-ring retirement of The Undertaker. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 19: Shawn Michaels Part One - The Early Years

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400

This week begins our three-part series on the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels. We start by looking at his run as one half of the Rockers and check out two of their matches. Once Michaels tosses Marty Jannetty through the Barbershop window, we look at his rise to singles stardom. We even made Javier watch an hour-long match refereed by Earl Hebner. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 18: Arn Anderson

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Spinebusters for everyone! This week we look at one of the original Four Horsemen, Arn Anderson. From tag clashes against the Rock 'N' Roll Express & Demolition to singles matches against Ric Flair, Anderson has been a master of many different wrestling styles. Come for the discussion of consummate heel Anderson, stay for the debates about DDTs and ECW. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Bonus Episode 9: NXT In Your House Review

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400

This week's bonus episode has Evan & Javier talking about lots of current events in the wrestling world. They talk about New Japan Pro Wrestling coming back (a.k.a. Christmas for Javier) and who might win the New Japan Cup. Then the guys do a review of NXT TakeOver: In Your House. Who were the standout stars? What is the ceiling for Karrion Kross, and what does NXT do with Johnny Gargano now? Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 17: Gail Kim

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400

This week's episode is all about Gail Kim. One of the true founders and centerpieces of the TNA Knockouts Division, Kim had an amazing in-ring career. We look at matches starting with her very successful WWE debut in 2003, and continuing through her excellent runs with TNA. Join us as we talk about her great career, and check out the matches yourself as well. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Bonus Episode 8: WWECW December to Dismember Review

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400

This week's episode has Evan & Javier watching WWECW December to Dismember 2006. They look at why the Extreme Elimination Chamber failed, debate the pronunciation of Sylvester Terkay, and give Little Guido and Stevie Richards some props. Before diving into the content, they also talk about the importance of Black Lives Matter and understanding the movement and the moment at hand. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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Ep 16: ”Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig

Sat, 30 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400

There has only ever been one Mr. Perfect, and he was pretty damn perfect. This week Evan & Javier are looking at the career of Curt Hennig. Form his run in the AWA as their world champion to his run as one of the best WWF Intercontinental Champions in history, Hennig has a tremendous resume. We break down five of his most important matches and talk about the legacy of Mr. Perfect. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Bonus Episode 7: The Marine & AEW Double or Nothing Review

Thu, 28 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Crossbody of Work goes to the movies! This week Evan & Javier review the cinematic masterpiece known as The Marine, starring John Cena. The movie is one of the wildest C-level action films you'll ever see, so come hear the guys break it down. Evan & Javier also talk about AEW Double or Nothing, the majesty that was the Stadium Stampede match, and the great work of MJF and Jungle Boy. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 15: Ricky Steamboat

Sat, 23 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400

This week we look at Ricky Steamboat's career and his best matches. Covering his work in WCW and WWF, Evan & Javier explore some of Steamboat's best contests. Opponents like Ric Flair, Jake Roberts and Steve Austin fill up Steamboat's dance card. Listen as Evan & Javier discuss Ricky Steamboat's career and watch the matches on Full Press Coverage Wrestling. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Bonus Episode 6: AEW Double or Nothing Predictions with Kaden Hanafi

Thu, 21 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400

AEW Double or Nothing is on Saturday, so Evan & Javier called in their resident AEW expert Kaden Hanafi to predict the card. The guys talk about AEW in general, if they're winning the Wednesday Night War, and how AEW can bolster their women's division. Of course there are the regular tangents and pleas to SlimJim to provide us with sponsorship. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 14: Scott Hall

Sat, 16 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Say hello to the Bad Guy! This week's subject is Scott Hall, also known for his run in WWF as Razor Ramon. We cover many of the biggest moments in Hall's career, from his match that made the 1-2-3 Kid to his run as one of the original New World Order members. Hall is an entertaining guy, and Evan & Javier have a hell of a time reviewing the ups and downs of the career of Scott Hall. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate and subscribe for future episodes wherever you get podcasts.

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Ep 13: Dudley Boyz

Sat, 09 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Dudleyville! This week, Evan & Javier watch a lot of tables being broken as they look at the career of Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley. From matches and heat-generating promos in ECW to their legendary work in WWE & TNA, there are a lot of great matches to cover. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and also be sure to subscribe and review wherever you get podcasts.

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Bonus Episode 5: Re-booking Wrestlemania 32

Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400

In this week's bonus episode, Evan & Javier try their hand at re-booking Wrestlemania 32. It was a Wrestlemania that had good moments, but could have been done better. The guys try to book the better card, and leave it up to you to vote and decide. They also talk about Money in the Bank 2020 and try to predict this year's briefcase winners. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork to vote on the better card, and be sure to subscribe for future episodes.

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Ep 12: Hiroshi Tanahashi

Sat, 02 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400

It is our first trip over to New Japan, and we're looking at The Ace, Hiroshi Tanahashi. Our matches include two epic encounters with Kazuchika Okada, and a Wrestle Kingdom main event versus Kenny Omega. If you're new to New Japan, let us be your guide (and by us, we definitely mean Javier). Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and be sure to rate & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Bonus Episode 4: Matches We Missed Vol. 1

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Sometimes there are just too many good matches to pick from when we choose five to watch. So for this week's bonus episode, we're looking at three matches from wrestlers we've already covered that didn't make the cut in their own episode. Goldust versus Roddy Piper from Wrestlemania 12, Eddie Guerrero on the indies battling CM Punk and Rey Mysterio in 2002, and the Wrestlemania 26 battle between Batista and John Cena. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and make sure to subscribe wherever you get your pods.

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Ep 11: Undertaker Part Three - The ’10s

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

The Streak... is over. And so is our three-part look at The Undertaker's career. We look at Undertaker's matches with Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and CM Punk at Wrestlemania. We break down the decision to end The Streak and talk about if Brock Lesnar was the right guy in hindsight to break it. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork, and make sure to leave a review and a subscribe.

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Ep 10: Undertaker Part Two - The 00’s

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

You done it now! It's time for diving into the American Bad Ass portion of Undertaker's career. We look at the big bad biker and the establishment of his yard. We also look at the return of The Deadman and the beginning of an excellent run of Wrestlemania matches against the likes of Batista, Edge, and Shawn Michaels. Follow the podcast at @CrossbodyOfWork on Twitter.

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Bonus Episode 3: Saturday Night’s Main Event - Savage vs Hart

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Savage, Hart, and Hogan, oh my. On this week's bonus episode, Javier & Evan look at one of the best matches in Saturday Night's Main Event history between Randy Savage and Bret Hart. They also talk about WWE being deemed an essential service, are introduced to Oliver Humperdink for the first time, and see George "The Animal" Steele eat a turnbuckle. Watch the episode of SNME here: https://watch.wwe.com/episode/Saturday-Nights-Main-Event-4901 and follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork

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Ep 9: Undertaker Part 1 - The 90’s

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

The Undertaker is one of the biggest legends in the business. To properly dissect his 30 year career, we're breaking it into three episodes. First up, the 1990s. Evan & Javier discuss Undertaker's debut, his first WWF Championship, the first Buried Alive & Hell in a Cell matches and more. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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Bonus Episode 2: 2001 Royal Rumble

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

It is one of the most fondly remembered Royal Rumbles of all time. The 2001 rumble match has stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Kane, Undertaker, and... Steve Blackman. Evan & Javier break down the legendary 2001 Royal Rumble entrant by entrant. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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Ep 8: Batista

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Dave Batista has one of the most accomplished careers in WWE history. From his meteoric rise in Evolution to his role as constant headliner to his Hollywood fame, Batista has done it all. This week Evan & Javier look at the career of Batista, starting at Wrestlemania 20 and ending a decade later in the main event of Wrestlemania 30.

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Bonus Episode 1: 1992 Royal Rumble

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Crossbody of Work is giving you some bonus content, and we're starting off hot. The 1992 Royal Rumble match is full of legends and is considered one of the best ever. We break it down beat by beat and talk about Randy Savage's dumb moves, who the heck Skinner is, and the great performance by Ric Flair. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyOfWork.

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Ep 7: Dustin Rhodes

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400

There has never been a performer quite like Dustin Rhodes. The elder son of Dusty Rhodes has been a mainstay of the wrestling business since his debut in 1988. Known best for his WWF/WWE run as the enigmatic Goldust. From his WCW days all the way through to his current AEW run, Javier & Evan take a look at the incomparable Dustin Rhodes.

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Ep 6: Trish Stratus

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 23:10:00 -0400

From her debut as part of T&A to her retirement match against Charlotte Flair, Trish Stratus had an amazing career in the squared circle. This week, Evan & Javier break down five of Trish's best matches, including bouts against Lita & Mickie James. Listen along as they break down Trish's career, and watch the matches for yourself on Full Press Coverage. Follow the podcast at @CrossbodyOfWork on Twitter.

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Ep 5: Diamond Dallas Page

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 10:02:00 -0400

This week Crossbody of Work looks at the career of Diamond Dallas Page. From his celebrity tag team match with Karl Malone to his infamous Halloween Havoc match with Goldberg, from Ready to Rumble to his run as a stalker in WWE, we cover the big matches and moments in the career of DDP. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @CrossbodyofWork

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Ep 4: Ron Simmons

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 10:42:00 -0500

This episode, we dive into the career of Ron Simmons. From his time in WCW as part of Doom and as World Champion, to his run in WWF with the Nation of Domination and as one half of the Acolytes. What is Simmons best match? What about his best tag team partner? We look at all that and more in reviewing his hall of fame career.

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Ep 3: Randy Savage

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500

This week Evan & Javier take a look at the career of "Macho Man" Randy Savage. From his legendary Intercontinental Championship match with Ricky Steamboat to the Mega Powers exploding, matches in WCW and beyond, the guys take a look at Savage's impressive career. They also try to understand Hulk Hogan's appeal, talk about the wonderful work of Miss Elizabeth, and make an appeal to Slim Jim to give them some merch. Check out the matches for yourself on Full Press Coverage here: https://fullpresscoverage.com/2020/02/29/crossbody-of-work-episode-3-randy-savage/

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Ep 2: Dusty Rhodes

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Evan and Javier discuss the career of WWE Hall of Famer, Dusty Rhodes.

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Ep 1: Eddie Guerrero

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:10:00 -0500

On the first episode of the Crossbody of Work, Evan and Javier discuss the life and career of Eddie Guerrero.

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Preview: Crossbody of Work

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 23:26:00 -0500

It's the debut of Crossbody of Work. Evan and Javier explain the podcast, talk about their current and all-time favorite wrestlers, and reveal who the first four episodes will focus on.

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