The Wrestling Purists

Ryan and Jeff take some time to talk about the state of WWE, catch up on all the wrestling that’s happened over the last few weeks, and to see what’s coming up.

After previewing the massive weekend of wrestling to come, Ryan and Jeff discuss the inaugural Forbidden Door event from 2022.

Ryan and Jeff talk about WCW’s The Great American Bash from 1999!

Once again joined by Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations), the guys talk about TNA Sacrifice from 2010. It’s been a few years (3 to be exact) since Lockdown 2010 was discussed (and Travis was there for that too!). This is another below mid-card from the Hogan Era in TNA. Headlined by RVD and AJ Styles, listen to see if there are any hidden gems on this turd of a PPV. Proud partner of DUBBY...

Ryan and Jeff talk about Backlash from 2017. Matches include Shinsuke Nakamura’s main roster in-ring debut, Champion of America Kevin Owens vs AJ Styles, and Jinder Mahal’s first WWE title opportunity against Randy Orton. Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod ⁠https://linktr.ee/w...

On this Retro Review, the guys talk about WCW Slamboree 1997! A very WCW card, headlined by 2 active NFL defensive legends, with no Hogan, Sting, or Luger. We also mourn the loss of icon Ted Turner, talk about name changes in NXT, and share why Okada should not lose to Darby Allin. Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your or...

The guys celebrate 150 EPISODES by covering an ROH classic between Samoa Joe and CM Punk from 2004, as well as talking about the recent releases. Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod ⁠https://linktr.ee/wppod1⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/ottom...

Ryan and Jeff review the polarizing WrestleMania 42.

Join Ryan and Jeff as they tackle the last one-night Mania from 2019! Headlined by the 1st ever women’s match, it also features the peak of “Kofimania” and Batista asking Triple H to “give me what I want”! Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod ⁠https://linktr.ee/wppod1⁠ Music fro...

A mini-shoot! Darby beat MJF on Dynamite to win the title. What do the guys think of the decision? They discuss it, as well as Dynasty from this previous weekend.

Ryan and Jeff welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) beck to the pod to talk about one of the best NXT Takeover shows ever, New York from 2019! Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod ⁠https://linktr.ee/wppod1⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat...

Ryan and Jeff continue their Road to WrestleMania 42 by taking a look 10 years in the past, all the way back to Mania 32 from 2016! Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod ⁠https://linktr.ee/wppod1⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-g...

Off the heels of covering Mania 12, Ryan and Jeff discuss Mania 13 from the following year! Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod ⁠https://linktr.ee/wppod1⁠ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home⁠ License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG

Ryan and Jeff return from hiatus just in time for the Road to WrestleMania! Up this week is the Mania from 1996, featuring a classic between Royal Rumble winner Shawn Michaels and WWF Champion Bret Hart in their infamous Iron Man match. Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod ⁠http...

Ryan and Jeff do a brief deep cut into Royal Rumble 2026, THEN talk about Takeover: Philly from 2018. Proud partner of DUBBY Energy: Your Taste Buds Favorite Energy Drink! Use promo code “wppod" for 10% off your order! https://www.dubby.gg/discount/wppod https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJ...

Ryan gives his feedback on yesterday’s Royal Rumble PLE!

The guys are joined by Travis (Wrestling Recommendations) to decide which Royal Rumble match is the best!

Ryan and Jeff give out their awards for pro wrestling in 2025!

The guys are joined by TANTALIZING TONY to talk about the career of John Cena!

The guys welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod to talk about WCW Starrcade 1992! This show also features the Lethal Lottery and Battlebowl 2! Go figure that the two best matches have nothing to do with any of that! Listen to us talk about that, plus some current wrestling! https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/...

With Survivor Series: War Games wrapping up last weekend, it felt right for the guys to cover one of the better recent Survivor Series events, from 2019!

WE’RE BACK! After a 3 month hiatus, Ryan and Jeff come back together to talk about World Wrestling All-Stars and their inaugural show “The Inception” from 2001. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ottomp3/go-big-or-go-home License code: ZJ7LPUCHYPZJWIVG

Ryan and Jeff are back with Eddy from Wrestling Recommendations…AND Next Generation Wrestling: Tennessee (NGW), which is the promotion covered on this episode! They talk about NGW’s return show post-pandemic, The Party Bowl from 2021. Of course it was good, but how good was it? Listen to find out! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S...

Breaking news! WWE has sold its streaming rights to ESPN and Disney! Hear Ryan’s thoughts as he shares the news. https://linktr.ee/wppod1

The guys welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to talk about WWF Summerslam from 1995! https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/21-on-the-block/i-know License code: S6OJRNUQKQO0VIJN