Noobs and Knockouts Podcast

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, we travel back to 1996 WCW, and for the first time, Sting is in the rafters! We hone in on Sting's journey for the next three months as he hangs out in the rafters, points baseball bats at people, tests WCW guys to see if they'll hit him, and dropping anybody who calls him out with his new finishing move. And between Jeff Jarrett, Lex Luger, the...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, it's the go-home show to Halloween Havoc 1996, and Sting returns! And he's in spooky white face paint now! Is he nWo? He's the Crow! Kinda. But the only thing for sure about Sting right now is that nothing is for sure. Also on the show, the nWo is here doing amateur film work, Dean Malenko has a banger with a dude named JIMMY GRAFFITI, Jeff Jarre...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, it's the fall out from Fall Brawl 96, where nWo won because WCW were stupid. Get used to that. But Sting has decided that apparently, his years of loyalty wasn't enough for WCW, so he's a free agent now. It's the end of an era as we see Surfer Sting for the final time. Also on this episode, we get lucha match swaps from Fall Brawl, missing finish...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, we return to WCW 1996, and it's time for War Games! WCW vs NWO! But who is the NWO's fourth man? And what side is Sting on? And will it be a War Games to remember? Well, the answer is Sting, WCW, and in a sense. As usual, the Cruiserweight division saves the show. Plus, DDP and Chavo go to work, Nick Patrick is on the take, the number one contend...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to the Temple for more of Lucha Underground. In the main event, 7 men and women compete for the Gift of the Gods Championship, including Chavo Guerrero after stealing Cage's medallion. I'm sure that's not going to bite him in the behind later. Also on this episode, Daga finds a snake who wants his anaconda, Marty The Moth mocks The Troo...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, we finally Gather at Starrcade '85: The Gathering! Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes put on a classic, Magnum TA and Tully Blanchard are wonderfully violent, Miss Atlanta Lively is hilarious, JJ Dillon is a mega-winner and Paul Jones is a mega-loser. And so much more! Won't you join us?

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts podcast, we wrap up in 2012 TNA, as we get the results of the paternity test! As you can tell from the title, things get messy. This is Austin's greatest troll job ever. Also on this episode, we get our final update on the 2012 Bound for Glory Series! Hopefully Bully Ray doesn't win or get close or anything....It's also Open Fight Night for the 75th time,...

On this chaotic episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, Friend of the Show Elizabeth returns for her 5th appearance, as we watch no wrestling at all! Instead, we pop on over to Dropout TV, indie streaming service from the former employees of College Humor, for a little wrestling-adjacent TV! First, we watch Smartypants, where Jess Ross presents a Powerpoint on how Wrestling is Drag. Then we po...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head to 2000 WCW, where Vince Russo and Eric Bischoff have taken over as heads of creative! It's a new day, an even playing field, all the titles are being stripped! And yet, the more things change the more things stay the same. What's the matter, Sid, can't find your scissors? On this episode we discuss Vince Russo's tumultuous road to quitti...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head to 1996 WCW. It's the go-home to Fall Brawl, where the NWO will go toe to toe in War Games with WCW's finest: Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Lex Luger, and Sting. Except, Luger can't find Sting, and suddenly Sting is in the NWO limo. NO. IT CAN'T BE. HE'S BETRAYED US ALL. Also on this episode, a bunch of matches, but who cares, we gotta cut to...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to Lucha Underground, where Mil Muertes gets his rematch with Matanza Cueto, but on one condition: it has have Grave Consequences. Even better, it has to have GRAVER CONSEQUENCES. I'm seeing double, four coffins! Also on this episode, we get the first clues about Councilman Delgado's boss, I'm sure that will pay off soon! Plus a trios t...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1985 for the go home show to Starrcade 85, THE GATHERING. And we felt like going home a third of the way in lol. But we still found a few things to talk about. Dusty has a demon in him, Ric Flair commits assault, Buddy Landel and Manny Fernandez have a low-key banger, the Road Warriors are good promos, we talk about the history of St...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2012 TNA, and oh my god everyone is an idiot. AJ Styles forces himself to win a match to be able to take a paternity test, everyone believes Bully Ray is smart for accusing James Storm is in Aces and Eights, and then Aces and Eights attacks James Storm when everyone believed he was in the group. Also on this episode, the Knockouts ge...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we spin the wheel once again to watch a random episode of wrestling, and we landed on ECW Double Tables! It's early 1995, ECW is so close to breaking out, as the stars are starting to align. The Public Enemy vs Sabu and Taz in a Tables match! Cactus Jack vs Sandman in a Death Match! Shane Douglas vs TULLY BLANCHARD for the ECW Title! And more! Wo...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2006 for Backlash, it's finally here! Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon vs Shawn Michaels and GOD. It goes a lot how you think it would. Vince performing "miracles", God is apparently a spotlight, everyone but Vince thinks this is a joke, and in the end the Spirit Squad show up. The rest? Well, it was certainly a PPV that happened. Bad...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to the Temple where 3 medallions are being given out. In the main event, Sexy Star finally faces her trauma and tormentor...by beating her in a wrestling match. Look, it's wrestling, sometimes it gets weird. But Mariposa and Sexy Star are going at it in a match until one of them says "No Mas". Also on this episode, Mil and Matanza have...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1985 Mid-Atlantic. Dusty Rhodes is BACK from injury, and he would proceed to cut one of the greatest promos of all time. Yeah, we're doing Hard Times. And we have a lot to say about why only Dusty Rhodes could give that promo. Also on this episode, a whole lot of squash matches, Austin wanting to bash his own head in with TWO Terry T...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2012 TNA, where AJ Styles is shirking his responsibilities as a father to be by running off to Australia, so Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian are throwing Claire Lynch a baby shower! Do the right thing, AJ, please. Save us from this angle. Also on this episode, the accusations against James Storm continue to pile up, the BFG...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we head to 1999 to celebrate Adam Copeland and Christian Cage...by watching the promo that tanked their first big gimmick. The Brood breaks their silence, and frankly we all wished they would have shut up. But it's also the first episode of Smackdown, and it's time for a MERGER FROM HELL. But also it's 1999 WWF, so all the matches are garbage. Wo...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2006 where Vince McMahon has seen the light: he needs his own religion. It's the birth of McMahonism! And with it, the most unholy of WWE sketches: Photoshop comedy. But God isn't out of this yet. Also on this episode, more May 19 shenanigans, ANOTHER HANDICAP MATCH, and Austin learning how to stop worrying and love the Mickie/Trish...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to Lucha Underground, where it's Monster vs Monster, Mil Muertes vs Matanza Cueto! Can Death put a stop to a God? Also, the Trios Title tournament concludes, and if I had a nickel for every time the MATB were hamstrung by an injury during their trios title reigns, I'd have two, which isn't a lot but it's weird that it's happened twice....

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 1985, where we watch TWO episodes, one from Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and one from WCW, as Magnum T.A. seeks an I Quit Match against Tully Blanchard at Starrcade. The NWA President doesn't want to sanction it, but Magnum has a back up plan. Also on this episode, we can WAY deep into Dusty Rhode's physical therapy as the ent...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we return to 2012 TNA for more baby momma drama. AJ Styles swears he doesn't remember spending a night with Claire, but Claire has the pictures! And they don't really make her look good, tbh. Also on this episode, it's Open Fight Night again, so it's all BFG all the time. Plus, a rematch between Austin Aries and Bobby Roode, and the Aces & Ei...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, we bring Claire back to watch a little World Class! We've all watched The Iron Claw, now to watch the wrestling the movie was based on. It's 1983, WCCW is on the come up, nobody has died yet, and the hottest feud in Texas is The Von Erich brothers vs The Fabulous Freebirds. Also on this episode, a ton of debuts, a few ethnic stereotypes, poorly u...

On this episode of the Noobs and Knockouts Podcast, David brings his brother on as we return to 2006! After Vince literally booked God in a match, Vince and Shane head to church to go try and find Shawn Michaels' new tag team partner. It's exactly as insane as you expect. Also on this episode, Raw being a total re-run, the explanation of the Live Sex Celebration, Umaga's first match, an Uno Revers...