The North-South Connection

YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/kLsxm9aOoDY On this episode of NoSo Countdown, JT and Ryan take a deep dive into one of WWE’s most impactful talent pipelines—ranking every NXT Women’s Draft Class from 2013 through 2023. From the early game-changers who helped define the Women’s Evolution to the modern crop of elite athletes dominating WWE today, the guys break down each class based on star power...

"You are a fool, Sinister! The most powerful mutants on Earth shall hunt you down to see Charles Xavier avenged!"   And with this 2-part season finale, another 13 episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series are in the books! On paper, it's a pretty straightforward, conventional affair, serving as a wrap-up to Professor Xavier and Magneto's exile in the Savage Land and a bookend to the season opener sta...

Welcome to Episode #54 of Shooting Sharp - Cut Day Mike runs through all of the releases done by WWE last Friday April 24th We run through a little bit of the history of each performer given their release and thoughts on where they may go next.  Mike then runs through the 8 Call Ups from NXT to the Main Roster and how they may fare in their new homes.  Check out the Shooting Sharp Podcast Every Tu...

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement, where WWE history meets hard numbers. JT, Marcus, and Producer Tim continue breaking down the 2007 WWE PPV season with a full statistical analysis of WWE Vengeance 2007: Night of Champions—a unique event where every match on the card featured a championship on the line. Using the WWE WAR formula, the crew evaluates each match based on in-ring perfor...

Whatcha gonna do when the NoSo Draft runs wild on YOU?! JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray are joined by Steve Bennett & Scott Criscuolo to step into the ring and draft the greatest Hulk Hogan matches from his legendary WWF run. From the heights of Hulkamania in the 1980s to iconic WrestleMania main events, the crew builds their ultimate lineup of Hogan’s most memorable battles.   VOTE: https://rankwr...

It’s ChroNoSo 1984! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring moments from WWE history. The crew takes a look at the champions heading into 1984 and digs into the early days of February 1984. Along the way, they break down matches and memorable segments from Championship Wrestling, All-Star Wrestling, and the legendary start to Piper's Pit Join u...

The Ruthless Aggression Era is in full swing, and Ruthless is here to break it all down. On episode 16, host Matt Ferrell is joined by special guest Scott Shifflett to review a pivotal week in WWE programming, covering Monday Night Raw (November 17, 2003) and SmackDown (November 20, 2003). The guys dive deep into the evolving rivalries, character development, and storylines that defined WWE during...

The summer of 2000 hits a boiling point as the Extreme Three Way Dance crew dives into a pivotal stretch of ECW television. On Episode 156, JT, Jenny, and Matt break down the June 30, July 1, and July 7, 2000 episodes of ECW TV, covering the immediate fallout from ECW Heat Wave 2000 and the company’s direction coming out of one of its biggest events of the year. With Justin Credible still at the c...

Welcome to the Wrestlemania Week Review Episode of Shooting Sharp Mike runs through all the happenings in Las Vegas this past week from a wrestling perspective.  First, the Indies. Mike runs through the top 10 shows of the week and top 10 matches of the week as scored by Cagematch, while giving his opinions on what he spent the most time with, namely Bloodsport XV and Joey Janela's Spring Break X....

WWE WrestleMania Night 2 from Las Vegas, Nevada, is over. It’s time for the NoSo Post Show to give their thoughts on the event. From Live to Tape on YouTube, Ryan Gray, Mike Rossi & Richie Mars give you their thoughts on the PLE.   YouTube Version:  https://www.youtube.com/live/l0UXP5taKBM

WWE WrestleMania Night 1 from Las Vegas, Nevada, is over. It’s time for the NoSo Post Show to give their thoughts on the event. From Live to Tape on YouTube, Ryan Gray, Chad Campbell, Mike Rossi & Richie Mars give you their thoughts on the PLE.   YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAFvdxReAe0

What is the greatest individual in-ring performance in WrestleMania history? On this episode of No Holds Barred, JT & Aaron select the best bell-to-bell performance from each of the 41 WWE WrestleManias and place them into a full tier ranking. Unlike our “Star Power” episode, this discussion focuses strictly on in-ring execution: • Match psychology • Storytelling • Technical ability • Crowd co...

Who truly deserves the title of “Mr. WrestleMania”? On this episode of NoSo Countdown, JT & Ryan dive headfirst into one of the most heated debates in WWE history—ranking and breaking down the greatest WrestleMania performers of all time to determine who stands above the rest. Is it Shawn Michaels, the “Showstopper” known for stealing the show on the grandest stage? Is it The Undertaker, whose...

It’s WWE WrestleMania season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card! Ryan and Ibou preview Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Richie Mars preview Roman Reigns vs CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Matt Ferrell preview Sami Zayn vs Trick Williams for the United...

Welcome to the Wrestlemania Week Preview Episode of Shooting Sharp Mike runs through all the happenings in Las Vegas this weekend from a wrestling perspective.  First, the Indies. Mike runs through almost every show in chronological order and gives his thoughts before taking a shot at the 10 Best Shows to Watch as well as a prediction at what the 10 Best matches will be.  Then Mike runs through Wr...

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement, where WWE history meets hard numbers. JT, Marcus, and Producer Tim continue their journey through the 2007 WWE PPV season with a deep statistical breakdown of WWE One Night Stand 2007—a night defined by extreme rules, chaotic energy, and high-stakes stipulations. Using the WWE WAR formula, every match is evaluated based on in-ring quality, stipulati...

What does the perfect WrestleMania card look like? On this episode of NoSo Draft, the crew steps into the war room to build their own ultimate WrestleMania, drafting from every era of WWE history to create the greatest lineup of matches possible. From legends like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, and Stone Cold Steve Austin to modern icons like Charlotte Flair, no pick is off the table as the guys bat...

It’s WWE WrestleMania season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card! Ryan and Richard Leightly Jr. preview Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Bob Colling Jr. preview AJ Styles induction into the WWE Hall of Fame at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Brandon Janeau preview GUNTHER vs Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and JT Rozzero...

On this episode 15 of Ruthless, host Matt Ferrell is joined by Steve Bennett for a deep dive into WWE Survivor Series 2003, one of the defining pay-per-views of the Ruthless Aggression Era. The guys break down the full card, key storylines, standout performances, and long-term impact of Survivor Series 2003, including what worked, what didn’t, and how the event holds up in WWE history. From match...

The summer of 2000 rolls on and things continue to heat up in ECW, as JT, Jenny, and Matt break down another chaotic stretch of ECW television. On Episode 155, the crew dives into the June 17, June 23, and June 24, 2000 episodes of ECW TV, as the promotion barrels toward ECW Heat Wave 2000. With Justin Credible’s ECW World Heavyweight Title reign facing increasing scrutiny, the company continues t...

Welcome back to Talk'n Docs! As natural disasters season continues, Jenny, Logan and Cowboy focus on a review of "The Twister: Caught in the Storm ". This is a 90-minute documentary released on Netflix in March '25 that deep dives the F5 Tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri in May of 2011. We hear detailed accounts of the events of this devastating storm from people who were in the middle of it and s...

It’s WWE WrestleMania season, and a rotation of fellow wrestling fans joins Ryan Gray to preview every match on the card! Ryan and Kelly Nelson preview Bad News Brown's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Ronzilla preview Jacob Fatu vs Drew McIntyre in an Unsanctioned Match at WrestleMania 42. Ryan and Steve Gennarelli preview Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant from WM3 Imm...

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode 51 - TKO Mania Mike returns and recaps the last week of wrestling, including NXT Stand and Deliver, a very polarizing angle on Smackdown, and thoughts on the major change to the Wrestlemania build centered around TKO Ownership and not WWE Creative. With AEW on the Road to Dynasty, Mike previews the PPV and gives his picks on the announced matches....

The Monday Night Wars roll on as Wrestling War Zone returns with JT & Chad breaking down another pivotal week in the battle between WWF and WCW. On episode 157, the guys dive into WCW Monday Nitro and WWF Raw is War  from September 8, 1997 as both companies push forward in a rapidly shifting wrestling landscape. WCW continues its dominant 1997 run with the nWo looming large over Nitro, creatin...

On this episode of NoSo Countdown, we rank the 21 greatest WWF Championship matches from the Golden Era, covering WrestleMania I through WrestleMania VIII. From the rise of Hulkamania to the evolution of WrestleMania as WWE’s biggest stage, we break down the title matches that defined an era—featuring icons like Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Ultimate Warrior, Ric Flair, and more. Which matches still h...