The North-South Connection

On this episode of NoSo Draft, the panel dives into the visual spectacle of WrestleMania, drafting the greatest stage designs, logos, and overall aesthetics in WWE history. From the themed sets of the ‘90s to the massive LED showcases of today, the crew debates which WrestleMania truly looked the biggest, brightest, and most iconic.   YouTube: https://youtu.be/H3b8EOL0zJ0 Vote: https://rankwrestli...

Who walked out of WrestleMania as the biggest star of the night? On this episode of No Holds Barred, JT & Aaron choose the single wrestler from each of the 41 WWE WrestleManias who left the show with the most STAR power — then rank those selections in a full tier list. From the early dominance of Hulk Hogan to the Attitude Era explosion of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin… from The Undertaker’s aura...

NoSo Takeover returns as JT, Aaron and Jenny break down the long-awaited return of one of wrestling’s most brutal concepts at NXT TakeOver: WarGames 2017 (November 18, 2017). For the first time under the WWE banner, WarGames is reborn in NXT, featuring an all-out war between The Undisputed Era, SAnitY, and The Authors of Pain & Roderick Strong inside the double cage. The crew dives into how th...

This is NOT an April Fool's Joke... After a two-year hiatus, Talk’n Pop is back for a special one-off episode! Jennifer Smith and Tim Capel reunite to revisit the iconic medical drama ER, breaking down the chaos, heartbreak, and unforgettable moments that made County General one of the greatest TV shows of all time. From standout episodes and legendary characters to hot takes and nostalgic reflect...

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode 50 - Turn Up The Heat Mike returns and recaps the last week of wrestling. WWE really began to ramp up the Wrestlemania Card as we are just over two weeks out and a lot of voids have now been filled. Mike runs through all that happened in WWE, including NXT, and their run up to Stand and Deliver this Weekend.  Mike also hits on a pretty cursed TNA...

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement, the podcast where WWE history meets hard numbers. JT, Marcus, and Producer Jenny analyze every WWE pay-per-view using a consistent statistical grading system to determine which events truly stand the test of time. In this episode, the crew continues the 2007 WWE PPV season with a deep dive into WWE Judgment Day 2007. Every match and segment is evalu...

It’s… ChroNoSo! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring one match from WWE history. This month on ChroNoSo, the crew dives into Post WrestleMania 7, April 1991. They cover the matches, as well as segments from MSG, Superstar, Wrestling Challenge & WrestleDream

The Ruthless Era rolls on in Episode 14 as Matt and Richie Mars break down WWE Raw (11/10/03) and SmackDown (11/13/03), covering the final build to Survivor Series 2003 during one of WWE’s wildest periods. From John Cena’s early pitchman skills to unforgettable Ruthless Aggression–era chaos (yes… including maggots 😬), the guys dive into the stories, characters, and matches that defined WWE televi...

From the ECW Arena to the wild summer of 2000, the Extreme Three Way Dance crew is back breaking down another stretch of classic ECW television. On this episode, JT, Jenny, and Matt dive into the June 9, June 10 and June 16, 2000 episodes of ECW TV, a pivotal period as the promotion barrels toward ECW Heat Wave 2000. The crew discusses Justin Credible’s controversial run as ECW World Champion, the...

"What do they want to see? Umm, peace? Umm, freedom? Maybe good government? HA! They want blood! And guts! And love! And hate! They want entertainment!"   The persistent globe trotting of season 2 sees the X-Men transported to their most exotic locale yet: the technologically advanced, oppressive dimension known as the Mojoverse! Here, the world religion is entertainment, with the titular Mojo as...

Ryan Gray is joined by wrestling historian Scott Keith to take on an epic challenge—selecting the single greatest match from every WrestleMania in history… and then ranking them from BEST to WORST. From the spectacle of the early years to the all-time classics of the modern era, no WrestleMania is left behind. Which matches truly define each show? Which ones stand the test of time? And which rise...

The Monday Night Wars continue on Wrestling War Zone, and this week JT & Chad break down WWF In Your House: Ground Zero from September 7, 1997 — a pivotal pay-per-view that helped push the WWF deeper into the Attitude Era. In the main event, Shawn Michaels faces The Undertaker in their first-ever singles match, but the night descends into chaos as the bout spirals into a wild no contest. JT &a...

It’s time for the grandest stage of them all… draft style! JT Rozzero & Ryan Gray are joined by Aaron George & Chad Campbell to draft the greatest WrestleMania pay-per-views of all time. From iconic main events to stacked cards and unforgettable moments, the crew builds their ultimate lineup from over four decades of WrestleMania history. Which WrestleMania goes #1 overall? Do the classics...

Welcome to No Holds Barred, where Aaron and JT take an unfiltered look at wrestling, pop culture, and beyond—with no restrictions and no shortcuts. In episode 168, the guys continue their latest passion project: ranking the Top 25 WWE pay-per-view matches for each month in WWE history. This time, the spotlight is on March, as JT & Aaron debate which matches belong, which ones might be overrate...

On this episode of ChroNoSo, we dive into the historic rise of Hulkamania as Hulk Hogan defeats The Iron Sheik to capture the WWF Championship at Madison Square Garden, igniting one of the biggest booms in wrestling history. But that’s just the beginning. We also break down key WWF shows from both Madison Square Garden and the Spectrum in Philadelphia, exploring how the company was evolving in rea...

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode 49 - the Card Takes Shape Mike returns and recaps the last week of wrestling. WWE made a lot of serious moves to stabilize Wrestlemania with a mood change around one World Title match on Smackdown and an Open Challenge being answered on Raw. Mike talks through both shows as well as NXT on CW.  From there we touch on a review of AEW Revolution in L...

Welcome to WWE WAR: Wrestling Above Replacement, the podcast where WWE history meets hard numbers. JT, Marcus, and Producer Jenny break down every WWE “season” by analyzing each pay-per-view through a consistent, stats-driven scoring system. In Episode #96, the crew kick off the 2007 WWE PPV season with a full statistical breakdown of WWE Backlash 2007. From bell-to-bell match quality to card stru...

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 January 1984. Along the way, they break down matches and memorable segments from Championship Wrestling, Wrestling at the Chase, and the legendary shows from Madison Squar...

The NoSo Countdown goes LIVE as JT & Ryan rank the greatest WWE Intercontinental Championship matches in company history based on an initial list comprised of viewer rankings!   The Intercontinental Championship has long been known as WWE’s workhorse title, producing some of the greatest matches and rivalries ever seen inside a WWE ring. From technical classics to show-stealing WrestleMania mo...

The Ruthless Aggression Era continues as Matt is joined by Tim Slomka to break down WWE Raw (11/3/03) and SmackDown (11/6/03)—two pivotal shows on the road to Survivor Series 2003. Episode #13 dives into John Cena’s early face turn, a key turning point in WWE history, along with Shawn Michaels headlining the main event during one of the most memorable stretches of 2003 television. From there, the...

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode 48 - Revolution and Beyond Mike returns and recaps the last week of wrestling. NXT had Vengeance Day and Smackdown had a huge World Title match that forges a new clear path to Wrestlemania. Mike also runs down Raw and shoots on the fan reactions to the new Wrestlemania scene.  From there we touch on the final build to AEW Revolution, including a f...

The WrestleMania Match Countdown continues! Ryan Gray and JT have already ranked every WrestleMania match from WrestleMania I (1985) through WrestleMania XL (2024) — creating the ultimate all-time ranking of matches from WWE’s biggest event. Now it's time to update the list. In this episode, Ryan & JT break down every match from WrestleMania 41 and determine where each one belongs in the all-t...

It’s… ChroNoSo! The North-South Connection Podcast Network takes you down memory lane each month by exploring one match from WWE history. This month on ChroNoSo, the crew dives into Post WrestleMania 7, March 1991. They cover the matches, as well as segments from Superstar & SWS vs WWF WrestleFest.

On episode 167 of No Holds Barred, JT & Aaron wrap up their multi-part rebooking journey through 1995–96 with the big one: WWE WrestleMania XII. After reshaping an entire year of WWF storytelling, it all comes together as the hosts unveil their fully reimagined WrestleMania card—match by match, beat by beat. Who headlines? Which stars rise? What changes when long-term booking actually pays off...

Welcome to Shooting Sharp with Mike Rossi, Episode 47 - Following the Chamber Mike returns and recaps the last week of wrestling. From NXT to Smackdown, as well as a full run down of the Elimination Chamber and Raw. Mike also hits on AEW Dynamite and Collision From there we touch on the build to AEW Revolution. What is set and what we expect to be added.  Mike also gives his updated Wrestlemania c...