wrestling history

A childhood dream is realized as Professor Adam goes through the history of the WWE. From humble beginnings and multiple McMahons, the WWE grew to a multi-billion dollar empire. The brightest moments were matched by some very dark times. The WWE is celebrating it's 40th Wrestlemania this year. A Steriods trial, tons of scandals, and the Monday Night Wars couldn't kill the company. With the acquisition of the WWE by Endeavor, the story continues with a new author. Join us as we get Historically High on the WWE

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In this episode, we're diving into the thrilling world of WWE's Royal Rumble events from the 2000s – a decade known for some of the most unforgettable moments in wrestling history.

Join me and Generation 'S' first ballot Hall of Famer Lou Carnevale, as we step into the ring to rank each Royal Rumble event from 2000 to 2009. We'll discuss the iconic matches, the surprise entries, and the nail-biting eliminations that defined an era in WWE. For many of us who grew up in the 90s and early 2000s, these events were not just wrestling matches; they were larger-than-life spectacles that left us on the edge of our seats.

We both agree that the Royal Rumble stands as the second biggest WWE event of the year, only trailing behind the grandeur of WrestleMania. But which year's Rumble took the top spot in our rankings? Which superstar's performance left us in awe? And which Rumble match do we think didn't quite live up to the hype?

A heads-up to our listeners: We faced some technical gremlins while recording this episode, but we've done our best to smooth things out. Hopefully, it's as seamless to you as a well-executed Royal Rumble elimination!

Tune in for a trip down memory lane, filled with bodyslams, high-flying action, and the unmistakable excitement that only the Royal Rumble can deliver. Whether you're a long-time wrestling fan or just love reliving the glory days of the early 2000s, this episode is for you!

Let's get ready to rumble! (Please don't sue me, Michael Buffer)

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It's another honor for Bob Smith (former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated) and his Outdated Wrestling Hour as he welcomes another wrestling lifer in Cary Silkin - the former owner of the legendary Ring Of Honor as well as one of the most revered wrestling experts today. It's the first of two discussions (the next will be announced shortly) about Silkin's time with the sports-oriented ROH, his induction into the ROH Hall of Fame, growing up with wrestling, and a lot more things you might want to know about this promotional legend who has worked with stars such as CM Punk, Seth Rollins, A.J. Styles, and many more. PLUS: The usual wacky banter and style that's made the OWH one of the top new wrestling podcasts of the year.

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If you grew up in Texas during the 1980's, we don't have to tell you who the Von Erichs are. If you are a wrestling fan, we don't have to tell you who the Von Erich  are. For everyone else, buckle up. Jack/Fritz was the patriarch. The second Adkisson/Von Erich generation brought Fritz and his wife 6 boys. Only 1 of those 6 boys (Kevin) is still alive. Known as "the Von Erich Curse" Jack Jr, David, Kerry, Mike, and Chris all passed away under terrible circumstances. Join us as we tell the story of wrestling family royalty, and get Historically High on the Von Erichs!

In advance of this Friday's AEW Collision featuring Ricky Steamboat as guest referee, we've unlocked this Premium Episode in which we the first ever match between Bryan Danielson and CM Punk, which took place at the ROH Reborn Stage One event, which was the last time Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat refereed a CM Punk match. We also delve deeper into the career of AJ Lee, discussing her FCW Divas title victory over Naomi Knight on 12/10/2010 and her WWE Divas title defense against Paige on the 4/7/2014 episode of Monday Night Raw. Subscribe at  at Patreon.com/contestingwrestling for $5 a month to access our complete Premium library including almost 100 exclusive episodes!!!
 
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Join Lou and I in a sort of spiritual sequel to the VERY first episode of the podcast!  This time, we are on a journey back to the early 2000s, a time when professional wrestling experienced monumental shifts and witnessed the rise and fall of iconic promotions. In this episode, we delve into the demise of WCW, the end of ECW, the birth of TNA, and the explosion of wrestling video games between 2000 and 2008.

We begin by examining the downfall of World Championship Wrestling (WCW), once a titan in the industry. Mismanagement, creative issues, and financial struggles ultimately led to WCW's demise. We reflect on the final episode of WCW Monday Nitro, which left an indelible mark on wrestling history.

Moving on, we explore the passionate and rebellious spirit of Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and the factors that contributed to its eventual bankruptcy. ECW's "Guilty as Charged" pay-per-view serves as a poignant farewell to a groundbreaking promotion that forever changed the landscape of professional wrestling.

Amidst the chaos, a new era dawns with the rise of Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling. We trace TNA's journey from its early days, characterized by a unique format and a roster of talented performers who helped establish the promotion as a credible alternative for wrestling fans.

The episode also takes a deep dive into the world of wrestling video games during this era. We discuss beloved titles like the WWE SmackDown! series, WCW/nWo Revenge, and Fire Pro Wrestling, reminiscing about favorite features and unforgettable moments. These games provided an immersive experience for wrestling enthusiasts and paved the way for advancements in online multiplayer modes, expanded rosters, and improved graphics.

The early 2000s were a pivotal period for professional wrestling, marked by the end of WCW and ECW, the rise of TNA, and the evolution of wrestling video games. Join us as we revisit this golden era, celebrating the triumphs and exploring the cultural impact of these milestones in wrestling history.

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This time on Contesting Wrestling we talk to Eddia McNamara, author of "Toss Your Own Salad", about matches where one participant famously carried the other through the match! An interesting topic to breach, for a variety of reasons sometimes one participant has to take control and lead the other, step-by-step, through what they're doing. Sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn't. 

Eddie McNamara is an author. He can be found on Twitter @EddieMcnamara

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In celebration of Thanksgiving, we've unlocked one of our earliest Premium Episodes, from the beforetimes of 2019, in which we discuss the classic Survivor Series 1993 match pitting the Hart Family against Shawn Michaels and his "Kings" as well as the first one on one match between Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns from Fastlane 2015!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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As a slightly belated Halloween gift, please enjoy our Premium Episode from last year covering the WCW Halloween Havoc event, featuring Sting vs Sid Vicious in the main event for the World Heavyweight title, Lex Luger vs. Stan Hansen for the U.S. championship and the classic encounter between the Steiner Bros. and the Nasty Boys for the U.S. Tag Team titles, plus much much more!!! Subscribe to Patreon.com/contesting wrestling to access our complete Premium library of more than 100 episodes!!!

This time on Contesting Wrestling Ben and Doc talk with their dear old friend and older wrestling fan Omar about Bob Backlund, one of the longest reigning WWF champions of all time and later, one of the shortest. We have a great time talking about nice old crazy old Mr. Backlund so check it out!

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Doc, Ben and three time Contesting Wrestling Guest Space King Bobby talk music! We talk about some of our favorite and least favorite wrestling theme music and what that music means to the wrestling fan. We have fun as always on this one so check it out!

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Merry Christmas, folks! Join Ben and Doc for a discussion of an event we went to personally that shaped our fandom and relationship with wrestling. In 2007 JAPW was a large regional indy that competed directly with ROH and had a different roster and a different flavor. We attended this event in early 2007 and wanted to give our modern impressions, as well as illustrate the growth of the indy world at the time. Subscribe for $5 a month to access our full catalog of nearly 100 premium episodes at patreon.com/contestingwrestling ! 

In this episode of Contesting Wrestling, Doc and Ben bring on Will Fink, one of Ben's oldest friends who has watched wrestling only sporadically over the years to talk about Bret, Yokozuna and Hulk Hogan and the events where they all traded the WWF Championship. This episode is full of nostalgia and (surprise) a lot of praise for Bret Hart. Enjoy!

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In celebration of Thanksgiving and the recent Survivor Series, please enjoy one of our earliest Premium Episodes, featuring the debut of The Undertaker at Survivor Series 1990 and 2 matches from Xtremely Serious Wrestling, including one with Orange Cassidy! Subscribe for $5 a month at Patreon.com/contestingwrestling to access our full Premium library of nearly 100 Premium episodes! Happy Thanksgiving!

As a belated Halloween gift, please enjoy this premium episode from last year, in which we discuss the late, great, spooky wrestling manager extraordinaire, William Moody, aka Paul Bearer. Ohhhhh Yesssss!!!!!! 

To celebrate the return of CM Punk to pro-wrestling and Samoa Joe's return to the ring in NXT, here's a Premium Episode in which Ben and Doc revisit the first ROH show they ever attended, back in 2004, which was also the first time they saw either Punk or Joe, who battled in the main event for the ROH World Championship. Subscribe for $5 a month at Patreon.com/contestingwrestling to access our full library of now almost 100 Premium Episodes with a new one dropping every week!

Evan, Ben and Doc check out some British Wrestling! Plus, Evan has had enough and addresses his status with Contesting Wrestling. 

On this edition of Contesting Wrestling we check out both classic and modern British wrestling, as well as what it looked like through the WWE lens. We see Marty Jones take on Terry Rudge in a World of Sport classic, Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Zack Gibson from NGW and the Duchess of Queensbury rules match from WWE Backlash 2001 between William Regal and Chris Jericho.

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In Contesting Wrestling Premium Episode 76 we are joined by @matt2jay Matt Josephson and discuss a classic Madison Square Garden WWF House Show featuring one of the first ever one on one meetings of Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair. Subscribe at Patreon.com/contestingwrestling $5 a month gets you a new Premium Episode each week plus access to our full library of Premium Episodes.