Collecting Deadman Podcast

It's SummerSlam weekend and the end of SummerSlam season on the podcast! Memories of SummerSlam 2000 and finding a fresh case of Elite 68 with my dad fills out Tales from the Grave. Weekly Purchases brings in awesome vintage style t-shirts from 2800Studio on Instagram and more! SummerSlam season finishes off in Taker's Mark with the last of 3 Underrated Undertaker matches. Finally, the Signature J...

Randy Turco returns and we are partying like it's 1999...SummerSlam 1999! Our monthly look back at Undertaker's Tag Team Title victories continues at the Biggest Party of the Summer and the Unholy Alliance looks to reign supreme. We talk about everything from Undertaker's transition into a more human Deadman to the horror inspirations that inspired the Undertaker. Attire choices and memories of th...

SummerSlam season is upon us an Keegan Dimitrijevic rejoins Stephen for another Watch Along special. Keegan's Twitter followers chose for us to watch and discuss SummerSlam 1997 "Hart & Soul" Undertaker vs Bret "Hitman" Hart for the WWE Championship. Keegan and Stephen talk all about what lead up to this match, Undertaker's 5 month long Championship reign and what transpired afterward! Enjoy o...

It's Time to #UnlockTheArena Creatures of the Night! Carnival and Fair prizes and memories fill our Tales from the Grave. Weekly Purchases brings more Deadman figures into the collection! SummerSlam season continues in Taker's Mark with the second of three Underrated Undertaker matches continuing with Undertaker vs Kama in a Casket Match at SummerSlam 1995! Finally, the WrestleMania X-8 2-Pack wit...

Keegan Dimitrijevic rejoins Stephen for another Watch Along special - It's the final chapter in the Legend vs Legend Killer saga, and this time it's in Hell in a Cell. A rivalry that solidified Randy Orton as a main event player, the Dead Man looks for revenge in the Devil's Playground. Keegan and Stephen talk all about their memories of this match, this rivalry and the amazing rivalries that foll...

Welcome to Friday Night Collecting Deadman...on a Saturday morning! Moving forward though, this podcast will be available for your listening pleasure on Friday afternoons! On this episode, I remember the partnership between the HSN/QVC and the WWF in the Attitude Era and being able to order merchandise through the television and catalogs. Ringside's SummerSlam Sale is here, so be sure to take adva...

The End is Here - it's Armageddon for JBL...or so we thought back in 2004. Keegan Dimitrijevic rejoins Stephen to watch the underrated WWE Championship Fatal 4-Way match from Armageddon 2004. Although the finish is terrible, this match features 4 legends that make magic together. Keegan and Stephen talk about how WWE missed the chance to create even more magic with an Undertaker vs Eddie Guerrero...

On this episode of Collecting Deadman, we are moving to FRIDAYS! Before the big move, there is plenty to talk about on this episode, audio issues and all! I remember old WWF promo giveaways for ordering PPVS including wearing out my favorite VHS - Undertaker: The Phenom. From getting fun promo items to free posters from the Comcast office - all the memories are here! See how that all ties into Unf...

On this special recap episode of Collecting Deadman, I give the rundown on all the reveals that Mattel showed off today at SDCC at Home! From PPV sets to Build a Figures and all kinds of exciting things in between! In the midst of all the amazing renders and reveals today, we were blessed with a preview of Ultimate Edition Series 11 that features the Brothers of Destruction, Undertaker & Kane!...

On this episode of Collecting Deadman, we are getting ready for SDCC in a BIG way this week as Mattel continues to knock it put of the park - Crowdfunding style! Mattel Creations is the place to be, so back this so more items can become a reality! Then, it's all about Undertaker's Returns - from the promoted to the surprising and the figure hunting memories from those eras! Weekly Purchases ushers...

On this episode of Collecting Deadman, we are getting ready for SDCC and the reveals on the horizon! Mattel already revealed their WWE Exclusive, friend of the show, Sgt. Slaughter Ultimate Edition. Mattel Creations, Walmart and more are gearing up for WWE Pre-Orders and I have a glimpse into their schedule! Then, it's all about Undertaker's final reign as World Heavyweight Championship and why hi...

On this episode of Collecting Deadman, it is all about firsts. My watch along with Randy Turco talking about Undertaker's first Tag Team title victory is promoted. Then, it's all about WrestleMania 23 where Undertaker picks up his first World Heavyweight Championship after winning his first Royal Rumble. It all leads to talking about my dad's lucky WrestleMania 23 Undertaker shirt and how it alway...

Randy Turco is back and he is better than ever! This time he rejoins Stephen to watch Undertaker & Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Kane & Mankind from WWF Fully Loaded 1998. Everything from our collections, to our favorite 1998 era Undertaker figures are discussed as we watch this classic match. Randy also delights with some amazing memories about this PPV and his time as a fan at this era of WWF! His...

On this episode of Collecting Deadman, I talk all about 22 year anniversaries in the Undertaker's career! First, the King of the Ring 1999 PPV turns 22 this past weekend, where Taker's defense against the Rock propelled the Great One to greater heights. Then, a day later, the highest rated Raw match took place when 10 million people watched the Undertaker defend the championship against Stone Cold...

On this episode of Collecting Deadman, I promote the YouTube Watch Along videos first and foremost! Then I get into talking about Edge's MITB cash-in on the Undertaker in 2007 and how that kick started a feud that would last for over a year. How I vividly remember hating Edge ever since and what made him such a great heel. Instagram & Twitter figure leaks reveal upcoming a Mean Mark Callous Le...

Keegan Dimitrijevic rejoins Stephen, but this time to watch Undertaker vs Edge from WWE SummerSlam 2008 in a Hell in a Cell match. Keegan and Stephen talk about Undertaker's greatest feuds all while enjoying this classic feud ender! Enjoy our commentary, while we also dive deep into Undertaker's 2007-2008 feud with Edge and how Hell in a Cell matches should be used! Sit back and enjoy this wild ri...

It's the crossover episode so good, we did it again! Alex Doriot, co-host of Talking Taker, rejoins Stephen this time to watch Undertaker vs Mankind from WWE In Your House: Buried Alive 1996. Alex and Stephen once again join forces on the dark side to bring double the Taker talk, all while enjoying a classic Undertaker match for the Creatures of the Night! Enjoy our commentary, while we also dive...

On a special interview detour this week, Stephen welcomes Keegan Dimitrijevic on the podcast to discuss how his love of Undertaker and wrestling has helped him deal with difficult challenges in life. Growing up as a wrestling fan, he used this outlet to combat his mental health battles and emerge stronger! Listen to his favorite memories & matches of the Undertaker, what feuds he would have li...

On this episode of Collecting Deadman, I talk about the Undertaker's return to the Dark Side at WrestleMania XX and why that bright moment in time happened when I needed it most. Then, the WrestleMania XX memories continue when a flea market trip of all places with my dad is where I found the WrestleMania XX Winners set for the first and only time! Undertaker's praise for Roman Reigns & Jey Us...

On this episode of Collecting Deadman, Stephen connects more dots in the family and friends diagram when it comes to Undertaker and wrestling! When "The Streak" broke and 21-1 became so important, not only to Undertaker's legacy, but also in forming more friendships. Then, how remembering memories of my dad going around figure hunting is so important to keeping his memory alive. I talk about Aleis...

Welcome back Creatures of the Night to a special watch along episode that you chose! You casted your votes and made your voices heard by choosing Undertaker vs Hulk Hogan at Survivor Series 1991 as my first watch along. Sit back, relax and open up Peacock as I watch this match for the first time in years all while giving my commentary and adding some backstage stories as the match plays out in fro...

On this episode of Collecting Deadman, Stephen talks about how his love of Undertaker and wrestling were instrumental in making lasting friendships and how his first experience was one he would never forget! Lasting memories of family and friends on figure hunts are talked about and how it all started with a Bend-em. A review of AEW's figure reveals, Taker's praise for Bad Bunny and WWEShop's Summ...

On this episode of Collecting Deadman, Stephen talks about his first live event memory and how it coincided with Owen Hart's tragic death. How the thrill of seeing the Undertaker in person is made better surrounded by family and fans and a fun figure hunting memory to go along with it! A review of the extended WWE's Most Wanted Treasures episode, Taker's Instagram posts and Ringside's Memorial Day...

On this episode of Collecting Deadman, Stephen talks about the Undertaker masquerading as Kane, not once but twice! How the imagery of that has stayed with him and helped solidify his fandom with a fun figure hunting memory to go along with it! Some news about an extended WWE's Most Wanted Treasures episode and Ringside Pre-Orders lead into weekly purchases. Undertaker's first Tag Team title victo...

On this episode of Collecting Deadman, Stephen talks about meeting the Undertaker, not once but twice! Whoever said never meet your heroes has never met the Undertaker, and some fun stories are shared about those experiences - with a fun figure hunting memory to go along with it! In weekly purchases, a vintage merch stand item and a candy bust have rolled into the collection this week. Undertaker'...