Booking Like A Mark

Was Lyra Valkyria the right choice to be the inaugural Women's Intercontinental Champion? Mark doesn't think so! On this episode, he rebooks the tournament to crown the first champion, and charts the belt's storylines through Wrestlemania 41. His choice for champion... Natalya Neidhart! With her unique connection to multiple former men's Intercontinental champions, her family history brings value...

Remember in 2002, when Shawn Michaels convinced Triple H to come to Monday Night Raw? The next night they teased a reunion of D-Generation X, until Hunter turned on his longtime friend. This kicked off one of the biggest feuds of the "Ruthless Aggression" era. On this episode of the podcast, Mark looks at what the remainder of 2002, and the first half of 2003, would have looked like if Shawn Micha...

*** WARNING - This is an ADULT themed episode. There is explicit language and content that is NOT suitable for all audiences. *** On this special episode... Alexis tries to figure out if maneuvers like the Rear Naked Choke, Corkscrew, and Anaconda Vice are sex positions or wrestling submissions. Eric and Mark discuss being adolescents during the Attitude and Ruthless Aggression eras, watching the...

It's a double feature! On this episode, Mark takes inspiration from two major motion pictures, Gladiator and Lethal Weapon. With the films serving as the blueprints, he crafts two storylines in the WWE... When Shane McMahon finds out Triple H is going to be his father's successor, he takes Vince McMahon out of the equation. Now running the company, with his sister by his side, Shane has to deal wi...

With a new Superman movie hitting the big screens this summer, Mark took some time to explore the relationship between the Last Son of Krypton and professional wrestling. From WWE stars making guest appearances on Smallville, to James Gunn literally drawing inspiration from the squared circle in his costume design, there are more connections between the two worlds than people realize. With that in...

The Blackpool Combat Club was formed in AEW in 2022, when Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley forged an alliance, but what would it look like if this faction came together in 2018, when both men were still in the WWE? Who would join them and what other factions could the BCC feud with? Using the story beats from the AEW storyline, as well as the superstars and schedule of the WWE at the time, helps Mar...

Kurt Angle... AJ Styles... Samoa Joe These are names synonymous with Total Nonstop Action wrestling, but also men who competed in the WWE in 2017. In fact, the roster at that time was full of superstars who had history in TNA! From Bobby Roode to Rhyno to Matt and Jeff Hardy, there are plenty of options of talent to put in a faction, but what would bring this group together, and who would they all...

One of the greatest rivalries of 2005 was between Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio, with Chavo Guerrero playing a minor role in that feud. What would have happened if these three superstars came together to form a faction, dealing with other stables like JBL's Cabinet and the Mexicools? Could this iteration of the LWO rule over Smackdown, or would the egos of Mysterio and the Guerreros be too much...

One of the most important storylines of 2010 saw the Nexus debut and attempt to take over the WWE. Opposing them was John Cena, the face of the company. Although Cena eventually was forced to join the faction, what if he helped CREATE the group... specifically the year he debuted, 2002. On this episode, Mark creates a storyline leading to the creation of a 2002 version of Nexus, featuring Cena, Br...

Welcome to season two of Booking Like A Mark! On this episode, Mark reviews the team's first year in the podcasting world, including appearances on other shows and trips to pro wrestling events. Then, Alexis and Eric join him to see how much they remember from 2024, as Mark asks them all kinds of questions. Eric sticks around to join Mark in a conversation about their trip to Wrestlemania Access i...

The Undertaker has a rich history of competing in gimmick matches. He is the master of both the casket match and buried alive. Undertaker has also been in more Hell In A Cell matches than anyone else in history! What would a WWE premium live event look like, if it was themed after the Undertaker's gimmick, and featured some of the specialty matches synonymous with the Deadman? On this episode, Mar...

Have you ever wondered how Mark comes up with the ideas for the podcast? Are you curious how these ideas grow into full fledged episodes? Join Mark as he walks you through his process, step by step. From creating ideas to brainstorming to research and, finally, scripting. With examples from our catalog of episodes, you can follow along, and start writing your own podcast scripts! Hosted on Acast....

The world of the WWE has always been full of colorful gimmicks. The same can be said for Batman's rogues gallery! From Joker to Riddler, from Harley Quinn to Poison Ivy, there are loads of villains who could work as WWE superstars. In this three part series, we take gimmicks from Batman villains, and give them to WWE Superstars. Can these characters work in the world of professional wrestling, or...

The world of the WWE has always been full of colorful gimmicks. The same can be said for Batman's rogues gallery! From Joker to Riddler, from Harley Quinn to Poison Ivy, there are loads of villains who could work as WWE superstars. In this three part series, we take gimmicks from Batman villains, and give them to WWE Superstars. Can these characters work in the world of professional wrestling, or...

The world of the WWE has always been full of colorful gimmicks. The same can be said for Batman's rogues gallery! From Joker to Riddler, from Harley Quinn to Poison Ivy, there are loads of villains who could work as WWE superstars. In this three part series, we take gimmicks from Batman villains, and give them to WWE Superstars. Can these characters work in the world of professional wrestling, or...

The world of the WWE has always been full of colorful gimmicks. The same can be said for Batman's rogues gallery! From Joker to Riddler, from Harley Quinn to Poison Ivy, there are loads of villains who could work as WWE superstars. In this three part series, we take gimmicks from Batman villains, and give them to WWE Superstars. Can these characters work in the world of professional wrestling, or...

Continuing our celebration of Batman's 85th anniversary, we are doing another themed episode... Booking Like Batman! On this episode, Mark rebooks more classic Batman comic arcs as WWE stories, like Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and the Usos in DEATH OF THE FAMILY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of Batman's 85th anniversary, we are doing a month of themed episodes... Booking Like Batman! In this installment, Mark rebooks classic Batman comic arcs as WWE stories, like John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and Randy Orton in KNIGHTFALL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our look at a WWE version of the Main Event Mafia, using the roster and storylines from Monday Night Raw in 2003. The faction continues feuding with Triple H and Evolution, as well as the emergence of Goldberg in the main event scene. Can Kurt Angle maintain control of four other alpha males, or will egos and agendas tear the new faction apart? How can we book around the impending depa...

With the seeds planted, and the members all on the dark side, it's time to finally form the family. How does Mark bring Kurt Angle into the fold? Will the faction win any championships? Join Mark as he continues booking the Main Event Mafia in the WWE in 2003! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Main Event Mafia was one of the most successful factions in the history of TNA. Could the stable work in the WWE? Who would make up the lineup? Which WWE factions could the MEM feud with? Join Mark as begins booking the Main Event Mafia in the WWE in 2003! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was this year's "Biggest Party of the Summer" also the biggest disappointment of the year? Join Mark as he not only reviews the PLE, but also rebooks the show. Changing some swerves and altering some stipulations, does Mark's version improve upon the original? It's time to play the game, as Mark tries to outdo Triple H! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you take Alexis, a woman who knows little to nothing about professional wrestling, to a women's wrestling trivia night? On this episode, she joins Mark to give a full breakdown of the evening, from the pre-show meet and greet with Kelly Kelly, Lita, Maria Kanellis, McKenzie Mitchell, Mickie James, and Summer Rae to the actual trivia competition. Plus, Alexis tells the story of ho...

When John Cena lost his "Once In A Lifetime" match against the Rock at Wrestlemania 28, it supposedly led to the worst year in John Cena's career (at least according to WWE). Could a year with a Money In The Bank win, MULTIPLE shots at the WWE Championship, and numerous pay per view main events really be that bad? Join Mark as he rebooks the year in John Cena's career from April 2012 to April 2013...

With John Cena's announcement that 2025 will be his final year, Mark and Eric are competing to book Cena's final year. Plus, in this week's top five, Mark asks Eric five questions that need to be addressed before Cena hangs up the jorts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.