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Steve talks about the life and career of Joanie Lauer aka CHINA in this episode. He goes over his experiences with her during his career as well as her tragic passing.

Rip Rogers has a hell of a twitter account (@Hustler2754) filled with all sorts of great advice and observations about the pro-wrestling biz! Yeah, a lot's changed since he was last in the squared circle, but as you'll hear him say, not the fundamentals or the psychology! He's telling it like it is when it comes to heels vs babyfaces, working punches, bumping, selling, reading the crowd, and tucking in those boot laces! He's also got stories about working with Dick The Bruiser, Lanny Poffo, and Fit Finlay.

Eric Bischoff is back... and this time he's talking WCW - how he ended up running the show, the Monday Night wars with WWF, having Dusty Rhodes book, adding Kevin Nash to the roster, and the real reason he fired Steve Austin! Plus, nWo and Hulk Hogan stories!

This conversation was just too big to limit to one episode! So here you go - part 1 of Steve's sit down with Eric Bischoff! Covered in this go 'round: Buffalo Bill Cody Beer, mules & horses, AWA's Verne Gagne, DDP, Hulk Hogan, the beginning of the end of WCW, bow hunting, flying lessons, Eric's modeling career, and Malaysian Flight 370.

Jesse "The Body" Ventura returns to the Steve Austin Show, and this time he's telling stories about working with Vince McMahon Sr, vs Vince McMahon Jr; being in the ring with Chyna; his 2009 return to Monday Night RAW after the big WWE lawsuit; and what happened when he tried to unionize the pro-wrestling biz. He's also dropping some 411 on the legalization of marijuana, why he's such an advocate, and what it took to write his latest book, "The Marijuana Manifesto."

Jesse Ventura stopped by 316 Gimmick Street, and this is part 1 of an incredibly interesting conversation that starts with dogs and whales, and segues into some amazing pro-wrestling stories! Jesse talks about his first-ever gimmick and first match, explains how he became "Jesse The Body Ventura," why he jumped to WCW, his love of Superstar Billy Graham, and the real reason you've never seen him (and probably never will) as a special guest at Wrestlemania! He also shares the story of his color commentary start, and explains the heat behind the controversy he created during a match with Koco B. Ware.

Becky Lynch is the Smackdown Women's Champion and she's telling Steve how that happened. You'll hear about her journey to NXT and her awesome matches with Sasha Banks. She's also talking about her 7 year break from pro-wrestling, her short-lived stint as a flight attendant, her two lost wild-child years, and her love of grunge music, journaling, MMA, and yoga. Plus, she shares her take on performance, selling, psychology, the return of Bill Goldberg, Fit Finley, how she handles life on the road and in the ring, and making the most of every opportunity.

WWE composer Jim Johnston joins Steve to talk about some of their favorite entrance themes. Hear what inspired the themes for Stone Cold, The Undertaker, Bret Hart, D-Generation X, and Shawn Michaels.

Steve Austin chronicles his pro-wrestling journey... from his college days playing football to hanging up the cleats to attend Chris Adams wrestling school at the Sportatorium to being inspired by The Fabulous Freebirds and Von Erichs to his very first match & finish inside the squared circle, which also happened to be on live TV.

Any wrestler who has been in the game long enough to be booked in different areas has experienced at least a taste of life on the road. How bad does the traveling schedule hurt the individuals? Can it, and does it, effect the quality of matches at times? How do the wrestlers handle the inevitable fatigue that comes with the nomadic lifestyle? We discuss these questions, and touch up on a comparison between the territory days and modern schedules.
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Sorry about your damn luck! On today’s show we have one half of the NWA world tag team champions, the “Cowboy” James Storm drops by to talk about all things wrestling! We dive into his beginnings with USWA, signing with WCW, being with TNA/Impact for almost 15 years, becoming World Champ, his brief stint in NXT and the recent rebirth of the NWA. We also get him to address some comments one Eric Bischoff recently made about him. This is a conversation you do not want to miss! Also, make sure you show your support for James and grab his merch at https://www.lastcalloutlaw.com

This week on Take 4 Wrestling, JT Hogg interviews pro wrestler Chris Pain, who was recently featured on WWE TV! Chris shares his views on becoming a professional wrestler, wrestling with JT Hogg, and his experience in WWE!

This week on Take 4 Wrestling, JT Hogg, Tom McClane, and Brian Kilby are back and they’re talking about some of their favorite gimmick matches! What works, what doesn’t, what should come back, and what should go away? Plus we have an extended chat about our Gimmick of the Week, The Undertaker!

This week on Take 4 Wrestling, JT Hogg and Die Hard Tom McClane are back to talk about Tag Team Wrestling! From their favorite tag teams, what makes a good tag team, and their thoughts on the Tag Team situation in 2017! This week’s gimmick of the week is: The Broken Matt Hardy! All that...

This week on Take 4 Wrestling: We are joined by Pro Wrestler Die Hard Tom McClane! On the show we discuss things that make us pop! Also on the show we remember WWE Superstar Rosey, Tom talks about attending this past week’s Monday Night Raw, ring psychology, and this week’s Gimmick of the Week is...

This week on Take 4 Wrestling, JT interviews his friend and WWF Superstar Big Bully Busick! Bully Busick shares his experience in the wrestling business, working for Vince McMahon, his health and being cancer-free, the territory days, and more! This week’s Gimmick of the Week is: The Berserker! Watch Diecast attack JT Hogg from behind...

This week on Take 4 Wrestling, JT and Brian are talking about Wrestlewar 92! It’s the Dangerous Alliance vs Stinger’s Squadron!

This week on Take 4 Wrestling, JT and Brian are talking about Chi Town Rumble ‘89, part of the Flair/Steamboat trilogy. Matches on this show feature The Road Warriors, Sting, The Midnight Express, Lex Luger and more! This week’s Gimmick of the Week is “New” Tag Teams!

This week on Take 4 Wrestling it’s our Mount Rushmore Episode. We talk about our personal Mount Rushmores of wrestling including Greatest Heavyweight Champion, Greatest Manager, Greatest Gimmick, Greatest Tag Team and more!

This week on Take 4 Wrestling: In honor of the recent Royal Rumble PPV, we’re talking about Royal Rumble ‘97! It’s a big show featuring Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Vader, Undertaker and more! Also, our gimmick of the week this week is The Goon! Join Brian and JT Hogg for this jam-packed show!