Dropkick Basement

What if AEW was in the booking hands of Dropkick Basement for the summer? This week Tom takes a crack at booking out the July 2026 upcoming events for AEW all the way to Redemption. Let's see the twists and turns that he makes.

This week we shine a light on some of the most controversial angles in the history of pro wrestling. These angles are touchy subjects but also drew money for their respective eras. Most of these could not be pulled off in today's social climates but for their time they caused a stir in the wrestling world. A playlist of these angles can be found on our YouTube page: Dropkick Basement Podcast C...

This week we are feeling very independent, 2000's indy scene style. Tom is going to take us through his favorite matches from the 2000's independent wrestling scene. Many of the biggest stars of the wrestling scene for the past 25 years will be covered and some innovative trailblazers as well. Check out the full matches on the playlist section of our YouTube Channel. Link to the episode an...

In 1984 the World Wrestling Federation ramped up their efforts for national expansion. They crossed territory lines across the US that infringed on long held agreements between promoters. We know that they had a plan to expand further into cable TV and beyond. This week we reimagine some of those expansion efforts and create the PPV model years before it was launched. Let's see what 1984 and e...

The return of the rookie cards series takes us back to the 90's. We book some fantasy cards for wrestlers who broke in during 1993 and 1998. Lots of hall of famers and lots of flash in the pan guys too. Enjoy this time capsule of talent.

Join us this week as we look back on past Wrestlemanias. We talk fun facts, venues, host cities, and a whole lot more. Links below and don't forget to like, comment and subscribe for more: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0rP6AfYlf8idQWYtytxdsI?si=ff7a88ca16f74d09 Apple-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dropkick-basement/id1667702351

A wiseman once said, "A stable is a place you keep horses, I manage athletes". The manager led stables are not new to pro wrestling as they have been active for decades. This week we tier rank some memorable groups to see where they stack up. Let's see what impact these teams made.

With the road to Wrestlemania in full effect, we are looking back on some of the worst matches from years past. From unspectacular mid carders to sloppy booking, the showcase of the immortals is not immune to duds from time to time. We will help you avoid rewatching bad matches. Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/show/0rP6AfYlf8idQWYtytxdsI?si=9a42bb3330604269 Apple-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

We are back in our rookie cards mode. This week landing in the 80's for a pair of fantasy booked cards from 1984 and 1988. Lots of legendary talent and future stars to work with here and some blink and you'll miss them relics too. This should be a fun trip down memory lane.

The anniversary crossover continues today with The Captain Michael Corby, joining us in the basement to reflect on ECW. We are rebooking the first ECW Pay Per View, Barely Legal with a more robust roster and flexible timelines. Will it hit the spot for hardcore satisfaction? Let's grab our plunder and find out.

Almost all of the attention at a Royal Rumble event goes to the Rumble matches themselves but on those undercards there are some great matches that deserve your time and attention. This week Tom and Mike share their favorites and talk about how these matches help shape the history of the Rumble through the years. Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0rP6AfYlf8idQWYtytxdsI?si=15b278f9524c4c4e App...

January 2026 saw the dissolution of one of the longest running and influential factions in Pro Wrestling History, Bullet Club. The ever evolving group had a roller coast and legendary runs through not only their home promotion of New Japan Pro Wrestling but various others like Impact Wrestling, AEW, Ring of Honor, CMLL, Global Force Wrestling and even WWE (kind of). They helped launch careers and...

This week we focus on the best of the best from Japan. Listen as we pull together the dream team for wrestlers who made their reputation in their home country of Japan. There are lots of legends and some surprises in store so listen in to this one.

The NWA/WCW had a running tradition of their biggest card of the year in the end of the year. That show was Starrcade, originally run on Thanksgiving night, it was later moved to December and stayed in December through to WCW's sale to World Wrestling Entertainment in 2001. On this episode, we each take a Starrcade card from the rich history of the show and rebook it to see how we can improve...

This week we turn the tables and let our good friend and collaborator, Steve Mezzano (The Basement Bar Show) ask us thought proving wrestling questions. Steve's not bringing softball questions or trying to zing us with trivia. He's loaded with questions the listeners will enjoy.

This week we hold a snake draft for women's wrestlers. Our guest is Steve Mezzano and we will draft our own unique survivor series style teams based on some guidelines. Who's got the tools to survive.

The topic of title bets is always a hot one in the internet wrestling community. Of course, we have opinions and to help us create a definitive tier ranking or you, we have on our frequent collaborator, Steve Mezzano from the Basement Bar Show to break ties and discuss the alarming number of Eagles on title belts. So, take a little break from your day and listen to the rankings.

The role of the jobber in wrestling is to make the stars look good and take a pin every week. But sometimes they have a chance to shine in other organizations. This week we turn to the successful runs of these normally reliable losers. Links below. Please subscribe for all new episodes. https://linktr.ee/offthecuffstuffpod

The Elite 8 is set for Dropkick Basement. Check out how we decided the finals and who stacks up as the best big man in Pro Wrestling history.

On this episode we present the Big Men brackets for the 00's as well as the modern era bracket. There are lots of heavy hitters to consider in these match ups. Will we see upsets or will the strong and giants survive? All the answers are a click away so listen with us.

This week we kick off our latest tournament with The Battle of the Big Men. In this episode Tom and Mike will run through the 80's and 90's bracket and give you insight into the competitors and share the outcomes. There will be lots to debate and we look forward to hearing who you think should get into the next round.

Through the years pro wrestling has evolved, not only in ring but in it's coverage. From the Newstand to the Hotlines. From the dirtsheets to the mainstream, this week we look through the years to see how the industry has been covered.

Hulk Hogan was one of the most important stars in Pro Wrestling for more than 2 decades. In that time, he wrestled against some of the most important opponents in the business. This week we look back on those opponents and appoint them to our dream team of Hulk Hogan opponents.

Barbed Wire, Staple Guns, Thumbtacks, Panes of Glass, and almost any conceivable weapon if choice are on full display this week as we present the Dream Team of Deatchmatch and Hardcore wrestlers. Our good friend Crazy Charlie Saunier (aka White Trash) is back to help fill the team out with some of the sickest and most twisted performers in pro wrestling history. So tape up your fists, grab your fa...

This week in the basement we have the honor of speaking with a former wrestler. We catch up with NWA Wildside cult hero White Trash aka Crazy Charlie Saunier. We discuss how Charlie got into Pro Wrestling, how he developed his White Trash persona, and what he's been up to since he walked away from the squared circle. So pop on those earphones and settle in because you can't stop Trash.