Straight Shooters

This week, we're going to dive deep into the 1992 WWF Royal Rumble pay-per-view commemorating the 30th anniversary of one of, if not the, greatest Royal Rumble matches in history. But first, enjoy our live commentary of the entire 1992 Royal Rumble match [with audio], which we first recorded in January 2016, episode #23. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You ca...

Enjoy this classic episode as we dive deep into the 1991 WWF Royal Rumble, where a miscarriage of justice cost the Ultimate Warrior his WWF Championship against Sgt. Slaughter. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms:  [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [Tu...

AEW Dynamite is now on TBS, and Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone are here to live commentate the entire episode! Headlined by Bryan Danielson challenging "Hangman" Adam Page for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship with three judges this time around, this episode also featured the crowning of the new TBS Champion, and much more! -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadi...

For our first episode of 2022, we live commentate NXT New Year's Evil live on the USA Network. The card: Carmelo Hayes (North American Champion) vs. Roderick Strong (Cruiserweight Champion) in a title unification bout Six-Man Tag: Riddle/MSK vs. Imperium Triple Threat match for the NXT Women's Championship: Mandy Rose (c) vs. Cora Jade vs. Raquel González NXT Championship Match: Tommaso Ciampa (c)...

It's been a hell of a year in the world of professional wrestling, and we were there with you every step of the way. To put a bow on 2021, please enjoy this compilation of some of the best moments of the podcast this year. [01:45] "Paranoid" Randy Savage (WWF Royal Rumble 1991 Deep Dive; Ep 269) [05:24] Darren Drozdov meets Vince McMahon in his office and becomes "Puke" ('Beyond The Mat' Deep Dive...

This week, the guys dive deep into WWF In Your House 12: It's Time, from the West Palm Beach Auditorium in West Palm Beach, Florida, on December 15, 1996. Bret Hart had his first WWF Championship match since losing to Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XII earlier that year, the Undertaker and Executioner faced off in an Armageddon Rules Match, and things got funky when Flash Funk opened the show agai...

This week, we are live commentating a very special edition of AEW Dynamite - Winter Is Coming 2021. Bryan Danielson took on "Hangman" Adam Page in a classic 60-minute draw for the AEW World Heavyweight Championship, and you'll hear our instant reaction along with the rest of the show on this week's episode. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to...

This week, the guys dive deep into the WWF In Your House from December 17, 1995, where Bret Hart defended the WWF Championship against his brother-in-law, the British Bulldog. It was an... event. We also interview the COO of SRG Universe, Inc., Griff Briggs to discuss New South Wrestling's event in the Philly area this weekend and the hot new card game, Supershow the Game. -- Follow us on Twitter ...

Is there much to be thankful for in pro wrestling in 2021? This week, we try do find the positivity in the industry. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms:  [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and...

The night after the 1990 Survivor Series, the Ultimate Warrior defended the WWF Championship against "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase on The Main Event on NBC. On this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the entire show. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms:  [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podc...

A look back at the 1998 Survivor Series. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms:  [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com...

A look back at the 1997 Survivor Series. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms:  [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive Patreon content: [patreon.com...

This week, the guys dive deep into WWF Survivor Series 1996, a Patreon request. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms:  [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts!...

We back! This week, the guys dive deep into WWF Survivor Series 1995. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms:  [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever else you get your podcasts! Exclusive...

This week, the guys dive deep into WCW's Halloween Havoc 1995... where Hulk Hogan and The Giant would square off not once... but twice! The Sumo Monster Truck Match and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship match would feature the two... all the while the Giant would fall off the roof in the building in between those events. It's really a hoot. The card: WCW World Television Championship: Johnny...

Nick Piccone joins Jon Jansen on The Line Change on Fox Sports Radio Philadelphia (The Gambler) to go over Crown Jewel and the DraftKings Sportsbook pool for the WWE Universal Championship match between champion Roman Reigns and challenger Brock Lesnar. -- Follow us on Twitter [piccone_] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms:  [App...

After losing our original 304th episode as we live commentated AEW Dynamite live from Philly, the guys return for a deep dive into WCW Halloween Havoc 1994. It was Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair in a Steel Cage Retirement match... ALREADY. Hogan had debuted for WCW in June that prior year and they're already blowing it off. Oh, WCW. We discuss Squid Game, Netflix shows, and more before we dive deep into...

The guys interview MLW's Alexander Hammerstone, who will vie for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship October 2 at the 2300 Arena against Champion Jacob Fatu at MLW Fightland in a Title vs. Title Match. Hammerstone talks about his journey to this weekend, the overall vibe in the MLW locker room, the weight of his match, and what's next for his career after this weekend. -- Follow us on Twitter [...

This week, the guys dive deep into WCW Fall Brawl 1997, when the nWo and Curt Hennig killed the 4 Horsemen in their own backyard. -- Follow us on Twitter [piccone_] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms:  [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Pla...

This week, the guys live commentate AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam, LIVE from Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York. -- Follow us on Twitter [piccone_] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms:  [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and where...

This week, we talk about Big E winning the WWE Title, NXT changes, and deep dive into WCW Fall Brawl 1996. -- Follow us on Twitter [piccone_] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms:  [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRadio] [Amazon] [Audacy] [TuneIn Radio] [Pandora] [Stitcher] [Spreaker] [Player FM] and wherever el...

This week, the guys discuss their thoughts on the latest big news in wrestling, where Adam Cole and Bryan Danielson debuted in AEW! We also discuss the disparity in diversity between the two big companies and what we should see from both AEW and WWE as we move forward. THEN! We give away 5 pairs of tickets for Ring of Honor's Death Before Dishonor in Philadelphia at the 2300 Arena on September 12!...

After a week's hiatus, we return with an all-new deep dive; this time it's SummerSlam 2001 from a Patreon request! But first, the guys discuss a very serious and somber subject with Shannon Spruill, better known to wrestling fans as Daffney Unger, passing away on September 1, 2021. The beginning of this episode was re-recorded after that news broke and the severe tornados that struck our local com...

Philly Influencer editor, The Gambler contributor, Straight Shooters host, and PhillyVoice contributor, Nick Piccone, joins Jon Jansen on the #LineChange to preview WWE SummerSlam and dive into the DraftKings Sportsbook pool for Roman Reigns vs. John Cena. -- Follow us on Twitter [piccone_] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms:  [...

This week, we deep dive into WWF's SummerSlam 2000 pay-per-view, where the company's World Title was a backstory to the love triangle among Triple H, Kurt Angle, and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. Crazy times in 2000. The card: Six-man tag team match: Right to Censor (Bull Buchanan, The Goodfather and Steven Richards) vs. Too Cool (Grand Master Sexay, Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty) (w/ Mandy and Victori...