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At this point in 2002 the WWE was in a talent transition as we started to see some of the older talent leave and the younger talent start they journey in the company.  The main event was the perfect example of that as Brock Lesnar put his undisputed championship on the line against the Undertaker inside Hell in the Cell.  RJ and Dave have plenty to rant about this event but as they got to the main...

Deonna Purrazzo started in Northern New Jersey and made her way to the main event of Hard to Kill 2022 vs Mickie James in a Texas Death Match.  This match was the first time a Knockouts match main evented an IMPACT pay per view.  Her career was filled with some trials and tribulations as Deonna did it all.  From NXT to the main WWE roster and then to ROH where she revitalized the women's division....

At this time in 2001 the Invasion angle between WWE and WCW/ECW was starting to run its course.  No Mercy demonstrated that to be the fact as well; many things not making sense (ie Hardys defending their WCW Tag Titles.) The final to matches of this event were for the WCW and WWE titles respectively as Rock defended his WCW title against Chris Jericho and Steve Austin defended his WWE title agains...

He graced your TV screens for years as the ring announcer in WCW and TNA/IMPACT and this week we welcome David Penzer to the show . From the early days of WCW until it was purchased by WWF, David rarely missed a show and always did his best work whenever he was announcing your favorite wrestlers.  Hear some first hand stories and knowledge from the great days in WCW and TNA/IMPACT. Refin It Up Web...

Dave, RJ, and Justin continue their month of ranting about No Mercy pay per views for WWE.  We are fully involved in the Monday Night Wars here in 1999 as No Mercy comes to you from the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Before 18,742 fans this WWE pay per view was a great event from top to bottom. However there was plenty to rant about; find out what RJ, Dave, and Justin have to say about this pay pe...

As one of the best pure wrestlers currently in all of professional wrestling and the current IMPACT World Heavyweight Champion Josh Alexander has fought for everything he has in and outside the ring. Josh talks about his tag team with Ethan Page and their year long reign as tag team champions as well as some great feuds he has had with some great wrestlers.  Lastly, we talk about his current reign...

After a month of WCCW we are now onto WWE.  Fifthteen years ago today WWE brought you No Mercy from the Allstate Arena before 12,500 fans in Rosemont, Illinois.  AT this time in the company Triple H was in a great storyline with Mr. McMahon who forced him to wrestle three times on this card. He won the WWE title from the appointed Randy Orton (in place of a injured John Cena) in the opening match...

This week we asked all of you to ask Brian anything and you guys came through in a big way.  We touch on everything from what makes a good referee to some of Brians craziest and most memorable moments in his career and so much more.  Refin It Up Website castpie.com/refinitup  Brian Hebner Social Media  Twitter/IG @babyhebner  Refin It Up Social Media  Twitter/IG @refinitup  Artwork done by JD Hoop...

This week is the culmination of our month of WCCW. This week is the shot heard around the world when the freebirds turned on the Von Erichs and thus elevated them for years to come.  The cage match between Ric Fair and Kerry Von Erich for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship delivered on every level possible and more. We are thrilled to welcome Top Gal Amy back to the show to watch this match wi...

Samoa Joe has been the man in every promotion he has been in since he debuted in professional wrestling.  From ROH to TNA to WWE, and now in AEW Samoa Joe has done it all in the business.  As a multiple time champion Joe has taken his skills all over the country and the world.  For almost a decade Joe ran all over the TNA roster before making his move to NXT/WWE.  Brian remembers some of the good...

We are almost to the shot heard around the world in the match between Kerry Von Erich and Ric Flair but first Dave and RJ break down the episode before on December 27, 1982.  The show was main evented with a battle royal in which there would be $10,000 on a pole.  This unique match was preempted by the finals for the NWA World Six Man titles between Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, and David...

There hasn’t been many pure heels in the wrestling business like JBL. This week Brian and RJ welcome JBL to the show as they talk about his feud with Eddie Guerrero, the formation of APA, learning from the best heel of all time Roddy Piper; and let’s not forget some one of a kind stories. All this and so much more on this episode of Refin It Up.    Joe Doering Fundraiser https://www.gofu...

Its December and you know what that means? Christmas Star Wars is just around the corner for WCCW and this week we rant about the December 11, 1982 edition of WCCW.  Dave remembers what the atmosphere was like in Dallas this night as we march towards a tradition like no other WCCW on Christmas Night.  Justin, RJ, and Dave break down this card for WCCW in a way that is unique to wrestling podcastin...

Brock Lesnar has been creating carnage where ever he has been since 2002. From OVW to WWE to NJPW and finally to UFC he has been the main event wherever he has been.  Brock Lesnar had one of the best rookie years ever winning the King of the Ring Tournament, feuding with Hulk Hogan, and then becoming the then youngest world champion when he defeated The Rock at Summer Slam.  Lesnar can not only br...

This week we hop in our way back machine to August 28, 1982 as we talk about WCCW. This week there were a few matches leading up to our main event; however Dave, Justin, and RJ are ranting about the two out of three falls match for the heavyweight championship between the champion Ric Flair and Kerry Von Erich. Ringside Rant Website castpie.com/ringsiderant Justin Twitter @jd2040 Dave Social Media...

Brian and RJ welcome back DLo Brown this week as they talk about the up coming football season that kicks off this week.  As a lifelong Bears fan DLo talks about how he thinks his team will do this year and going forward in the future.  Fantasy football is something that has swept the nation over the last number of years; RJ and Brian breakdown their matchup coming up this week as well.  Hermie Sa...

We take you to school this week on Ringside Rant as we take you back to August of 1982 with World Class Championship Wrestling.  This was the first event where Dave fell in love with professional wrestling and WCCW. Dave goes into depth on what, why and how he got into this Texas based promotion as well as being a fan of the Von Erichs.  Justin and RJ also break down what they think of this event...

The RAW the night after Summer Slam 1996 was one of the best RAWs that we have watched in quite some time.  The show started hot with Owen Hart taking on the British Bulldog in the Intercontinental Championship tournament.  At this time in the company this is the shot in the arm that WWE needed.  Lastly, the booking committee is continuing to put over the big men like Vader and Yokozuna by booking...

Dlo Brown is one of the best minds in all of professional wrestling and this week he has so many stories from his time in WWE to TNA and all points in between. Dlo also remembers his time in the Nation of Domination and what it did for him to make the Aces and Eights work years later in TNA. Lastly, Dlo remembers the good times he had with Owen Hart and also some classic ribs. PART TWO NEXT WEDNES...

Ringside Rant is now a three man booth with the addition of the man who counted the 1,2,3 for Ric Flairs last match, Super Dave Miller.  Dave brings a great view on the business as he, RJ, and Justin rant about Summer Slam 1996.  Some may think this was a forgetful pay per view but they remember some of the high points of the event; but they also isolate the low points of it as well.  In addition...

As one of the most underrated wrestlers of all time Austin Aries has been in TNA/IMPACT, ROH, WWE, and now Control Your Narrative.  Aries is one of those wrestlers that can have a match with literally anyone.  From a cruiserweight match to a heavyweight match or even a tag team match Aries prided himself when he started training and then when he debute as someone that can do anything you...

We are at the go home show for Summer Slam 1996.  This episode of RAW was not the best but RJ and Justin made the best of it.  The show was main evented by Shawn Michaels vs Owen Hart in a non title match; so you know it'll be good.  With Vader and Shawn scheduled for Summer Slam the coming Sunday the usual shenanigans were in full force as well; as Vader made his presence felt.  Lastly, the compa...

Are You Ready? For the thousands listening around the world, it's time for another episode of Refin It Up with Brian Hebner.  This week Brian and RJ are honored to have former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas on the show to talk about someone that both he and Brian know well; Triple H.  As a life long fan of the business it was no surprise to anyone how quick Triple H took to the business when he traine...

Justin and RJ are starting their march to Summer Slam this week as they Rant about the August 5, 1996 edition of RAW.  Main evented by a 11 man battle royal makes this RAW just like any other show in 1996; very interesting.  This RAW shows us why WCW beat the WWF in the ratings for as long as they did.  A lot of these matches just didn't make sense, while they tried to show a little attitude to th...

Tommy Dreamer doesn't do podcasts much but he made an exception this week for Brian and RJ as they welcome him to the show to chat about his long and historical career. Brian shares with all of us how much Tommy means to him in and outside the ring.  The passion that Tommy has for pro wrestling is quite evident during this episode as he has dedicated his life to the sport that he loves.  From his...