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No one hates pro wrestling quite like wrestling fans. Why is that? Chad and I attempt to solve the mystery on this week’s episode, but why do you think it’s that way?  Plus, it’s Christmas in July! Our annual Wrestling Figure Drive is in full swing, and we’ve got a special promotion this month for everyone who donates. … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 557: Haters Gonna H...

The weekend of July 11–13 may go down as one of the most stacked in pro wrestling history! Between AEW’s All In, WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event and Evolution, and NXT’s Great American Bash,  fans were treated to a wrestling overload, including what might be the final match of the legendary Goldberg. So, how did … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 556: What a...

July 12, 2025, has the potential to be a pretty significant day in professional wrestling. The entire weekend does. There are five wrestling shows planned between Ring of Honor, AEW, NXT, and WWE. Chad and I discuss the hype surrounding the shows and share our thoughts on Goldberg’s Last Match, All In, and Evolution. Let … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 555: July 12, 2025 &#85...

It’s another non-wrestling edition of the podcast. I received several great questions, so thank you to all who participated. If you’re new here, welcome. If you’re back, thanks! Please leave a review and send me a screenshot! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Join the Facebook Group and have some fun! … Continue readin...

It’s been a minute, but Wrestling Under the Influence is back. I was on vacation most of last week, and had to come up with something from the beach. I found a beer by Perfect Plain Brewing, so why not dedicate it to Mr. Perfect? Curt Hennig is among the most talented Superstars to enter … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 553: Wrestling Under The Influence → The post My 1-...

Who is your favorite pro wrestler? Is he or she still active? Or is it your first favorite? Being in our 50s and talking about favorite wrestlers feels weird, but we tackle the issue on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 552: Playing Favorites → The post...

Since Father’s Day is around the corner, we’ve decided to pit wrestling greats against their children, or in some cases, the great is the child, for some fantastic matchups. For example, who would win between Dusty and Cody Rhodes in their prime? Chad and I discuss that match, Money in the Bank, Ron Killings’ return, … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 551: Family Feu...

Money In The Bank has been around for 20 years. All these matches later, does the concept still hold up? Chad Smart and I discuss it more on this week’s podcast. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@my123cents). Join the Facebook … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 550: Is MITB Still Worth It?...

Steel cage matches have been a staple in pro wrestling for as long as I can remember. This week, we look at the recent cage match between Drew McIntyre and Damien Priest and address some criticism from WWE Hall of Famer Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot! Check … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 549: Steel Cage Matches → The post...

Chad and I’ve been watching pro wrestling for almost 90 years. Today, we explore the age-old question of why. While we’re at it, we want to know why you watch. Leave a comment and you could win a prize! Please leave a review and send me a screenshot! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 548: Why Do You Watch Wrestling? → The post My 1...

The wrestling world is again mourning, this time, ECW legend Sabu. He passed away over the weekend at the age of 60. Sabu just wrestled his retirement match a few weeks ago. I met the legendary wrestler in 2005 at an IWA: Midsouth show and later watched him wrestle at a WWECW house show in … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 547: Remembering Sabu → The post My 1-2-3 Cents Episode...

It’s a non-wrestling episode, and I’m sharing some of my favorite failure stories. Seriously, we shouldn’t only celebrate our successes. I’ve hit many obstacles in my 52 years on this planet and anticipate many more. Embrace. Learn. Move-on. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, … Continue reading My 1-2-3...

For many wrestling fans, when something doesn’t meet our expectations, we instantly pan the event as ‘the worst ever,’ but really, that’s not fair. Chad and I talk through our expectations and the realities that were attached to WrestleMania 41. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 545: E...

***DISCLAIMER*** We recorded this week’s episode before WrestleMania 41. I knew there wouldn’t be time to watch the shows over the weekend, record, edit, and get this podcast out in time. Chad and I are discussing the influence of celebrities on pro wrestling, and specifically at WrestleMania. Who is your favorite celeb and least favorite … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode...

Has the buildup to WrestleMania 41 lived up to the hype of previous Manias? Chad and I discussed the issue during this week’s episode. We look at several different perspectives, from all the matches to the Hall of Fame and shows in between. Let us know what you think! Please leave a review and send … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 543: WrestleMania 41 Buildup → The post...

Like everything these days, the cost of WrestleMania is on the rise. What impact will that have on the WWE and the brand of WrestleMania? Chad and I do some analysis and throw in our opinions as well. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 542: The Co$t of WrestleMania → The post My 1-2-3 Cents Episode...

WrestleMania season is in full swing, and for the next several weeks, Chad Smart and I will be sharing our thoughts on the big event (past and present). This week, we’re talking about our Mt. Rushmore of Mania Matches. What matches made your list? Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 541: Mt. Rushmore of Mania Matches → T...

It’s another non-wrestling version of the podcast. I’ll be doing this once a month. For March, I just titled the episode Life. Thanks to those who sent in questions. If you’re not a wrestling fan, I’ll return with another episode next month. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 540: Life → The...

This week’s episode falls on my birthday, so I am spending a little time sharing my wrestling wishes. Will any of them come true? I hope so, especially the last one on my list. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 539: My Wrestling Wishes → The post My 1-2...

This week, I turned to AI to assist me with the podcast, asking for wrestling’s greatest heel turns. But I was surprised by what AI actually knows. To further prove my point, I requested AI to generate me as a pro wrestler for the image used for this week’s episode. Good stuff. What are your … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 538: AI Doesn’t Know Everything → T...

John Cena has been one of the most beloved (and sometimes hated) Superstars ever. Things came to a head on Saturday at the Elimination Chamber with Cena seemingly turning heel and joining the Rock. This week on the podcast, Chad and Kevin discuss the move and the possible long-term impact. What are your thoughts? Please … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 537: Cena’s Heel Turn &#...

I spent 22 years of my professional life in the TV news business. This week, I’m putting the wrestling talk on the shelf and taking questions about my experiences in the news. Depending on how this goes, it may become a regular feature on the podcast. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 536: Confessions of a Former News Anchor &#8594...

It’s that time of year again, and the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is just a couple of months away. Already, two names have been announced. This week Kevin and Chad talk about this year’s class and previous ceremonies.  Who do you want to see in this year’s ceremony? Please leave a review and send … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 535: 2025 Hall of Fame (So Far) &#8594...

Social media is a big part of our daily lives. Chances are you found this podcast via social media. This week, Chad Smart joins me to talk more about the influence social media has played in pro wrestling. Please leave a review and send me a screenshot of it! Check out My 1-2-3 Cents on … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 534: Wrestling With Social Media → The post My 1-2-3 Cents...

The end of last week was an emotional one. Two of my friends passed away, Todd Slinkard and Lane Austin. This week, I share my memories of both men, who I’ve known for many years and shared a love for pro wrestling. Todd and I go back to the early 80s and elementary school. Lane … Continue reading My 1-2-3 Cents Episode 533: Remembering Lane Austin → The post My 1-2-3 Cents Episo...