The Straight Shooters

This week, we decide the definitive greatest WrestleMania match of all-time with an 32-match elimination bracket #MarchMadness style. -- 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]...

This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WWF WrestleMania 18, where The Rock and Hulk Hogan stole the entire show. But first, we pay our respects to one of the greatest wrestling minds of all-time, Scott Hall. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [i...

This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WWF WrestleMania 8, where it was NOT Hulk Hogan's final match, an Ultimate return happened, and Randy Savage cheated to win the WWF Championship from Ric Flair. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Podcasts] [Spotify] [iHeartRad...

This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WCW Uncensored 1997, where Sting finally made it known which side he was truly on in the nWo vs. WCW saga. -- 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] [Stitch...

This week, the guys dive deep into WCW SuperBrawl VII, which took place on February 23, 1997, at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. • WCW Cruiserweight Title: Dean Malenko (c) vs. Syxx  • Six-Man Tag: Konnan/La Parka/Villano IV vs. Juventud Guerrera/Super Caló/Ciclope  • WCW TV Title: Prince Iaukea (c) vs. Rey Mysterio, Jr.  • Diamond Dallas Page vs. Buff Bagwell  • WCW United States Title: Eddie Gu...

This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into the WWF Raw Bowl from January 1, 1996. It definitely was a thing. BUT FIRST, they talk about Elimination Chamber and Brock Lesnar winning the WWE Championship again, Cody Rhodes to AEW, Stone Cold Steve Austin possibly returning to the ring for WrestleMania FOR AN ACTUAL MATCH, and more! -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio...

This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into the WWE New Year's Revolution 2006 pay-per-view as Edge cashed in his Money in the Bank contract against John Cena after a bloody Cena overcame five others in an Elimination Chamber match. They also speak on the content of 2006 WWE and compare the good and the bad to what we see in today's product. BUT FIRST, they give their thoughts on the 2022 Royal Rumb...

Your boys Nick Piccone and Vaughn Johnson join the Fox Sports The Gambler Royal Rumble Roundtable with Jon Jansen and Jason Fanelli to discuss all things Royal Rumble, make their picks, and go over the DraftKings Sportsbook pool. -- Follow us on Twitter [@_piccone] [@VaughnMJohnson] [@ShootersRadio] You can subscribe to The Straight Shooters on the following platforms: [Apple Podcasts] [Google Pod...

IT'S EPISODE 316! This week, we deep dive into the 1998 WWF Royal Rumble, where it was the beginning of Stone Cold Steve Austin's ascent to the top of the wrestling industry. It was the last match Shawn Michaels was 100% healthy for as he faced The Undertaker in a Casket Match - a casket that Kane would set on fire at the end of the show WITH THE UNDERTAKER INSIDE! "Iron" Mike Tyson was in the bui...

This week, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1992 WWF Royal Rumble by taking a deep dive into all the happenings in one of our most in-depth episodes ever! -- 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] [P...

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 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 [@_p...

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...