The Wrestling Purists

On this “Retro Review”, Ryan and Jeff cover one of the best Rumble cards of all-time, Royal Rumble 2001! I honestly couldn’t believe we didn’t do this yet, but as Kurt Angle says, “It’s true, it’s damn true!” https://x.com/wppod1/ https://www.instagram.com/wppod1 https://www.facebook.com/wppod1 https://www.tiktok.com/@wppod1 https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https:...

For their first “Retro Review” of 2025, Ryan and Jeff talk about Souled Out 2000. We’ve covered a lot of 2000’s WCW, so this could either be just like the other ones, or it could actually be decent. Tune in to find out! https://x.com/wppod1/ https://www.instagram.com/wppod1 https://www.facebook.com/wppod1 https://www.tiktok.com/@wppod1 https://linktr.ee/wppod1 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creator...

Ryan and Jeff ring in the new year with a review of some of the recent big shows from NJPW, AEW, and WWE.

We invite the lads from “Wrestling Recommendations” for another SHOOT! Join Ryan, Jeff, Eddy, and Travis as they shoot on AEW, WWE, TNA, New Japan, the state of the mainstream tag team divisions, and championship chases. NOT sponsored by Arby’s.

Ryan and Jeff discuss a TNA card with one of the best TNA matches in company history. We’re talking about Unbreakable from 2005! TNA wouldn’t have another 5-star match until October 2023. How does the rest of the card compare? Listen to hear our thoughts!

Ryan and Jeff take a break from their small hiatus to welcome Eddy Shepard (Next Generation Wrestling: Tennessee (NGW), Wrestling Recommendations). NGW X is November 17th! They discuss the history of NGW as well as important moments in NGW history. Everyone also shares their favorite NGW memories.

After another small hiatus, Ryan and Jeff come together to talk about Summerslam 2005! It includes the “one and done” main event with Hogan and HBK and the “Custody of Dominik” ladder match with Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio!

After a brief hiatus, Ryan and Jeff are back in the saddle again! Well, back to the beach, because they’re covering WCW’s Beach Blast from 1993, featuring The Superpowers vs The Masters of the Powerbomb!

Ryan gives his quick reactions to NXT Heatwave 2024!

Ryan reacts to WWE Money in the Bank from 2024!

Ryan and Jeff welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod to discuss one of the most controversial shows of all-time, WWF Over The Edge from 1999. This show is most notable for the unfortunate passing of Owen Hart. Tune in to hear us discuss all angles of this tragedy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9...

Joined by Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations), Ryan and Jeff share their reactions to AEW’s Forbidden Door 2024!

Ryan and Jeff are back again to discuss NXT Takeover: Chicago 2 from 2018! First, they talk about their AEW experience from 6/19/24. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV

Ryan and Jeff go from the worst King of the Ring PPV of all-time (1995) to one of the better editions in 1993! Nothing better than a Bret Hart triple header! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV

It’s not a 1995 WWF episode without Travis Lassiter from Wrestling Recommendations! We’re talking about a PPV that’s widely regarded as one of the worst of all-time from ‘95, it’s King of the Ring! Is it as bad as everyone says it is? Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV

*This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jermaine Robinson, aka Dirty Money, who passed away 6/2/24 at the age of 44. Please consider supporting his family through GoFundMe (https://t.co/mczWk3ZQFk), Pro Wrestling Tees (https://t.co/lhYRIMrXh2), or Meal Train (https://t.co/Ped8BL5G1K).* On this episode, the guys talk about Bill Watts’ first major WCW show, Beach Blast 1992! Music from #Uppbeat...

After the guys discuss King and Queen of the Ring and Double or Nothing, they discuss one of the better shows they’ve covered on the pod, NXT UK Takeover: Cardiff from 2019! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV

The guys welcome Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) back to the pod to discuss one of the worst main events of all-time, TNA Victory Road from 2011! Is it also one of the worst shows of all-time? Click and listen to us discuss! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV

Ryan and Jeff talk about Kurt Angle’s in-ring TNA debut at Genesis from 2006! He challenges Samoa Joe as Joe tries to keep his 18-month undefeated streak alive. Also featured is a great X Division title match with Christopher Daniels and Chris Sabin, as well as a grudge match with Christian Cage and AJ Styles. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLi...

Sooooo this was something! The guys watch and discuss ECW’s Enter (the) Sandman from 1995. When the “presented in the most complete form possible” warning comes up before the show starts, you know you’re in for a real treat. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV

The guys welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to discuss WrestleWar from 1992! This show is most known for the main event War Games match, but is there anything else worth it on this show? Listen to find out! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV

The guys welcome Jim Montgomery back to the pod to talk about WrestleMania 30! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogsLicense code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV

The guys had to push the last leg of their “Road to WrestleMania” back one week, so in its place is This Tuesday in Texas from 1991! Other than Taboo Tuesday, this is the only PPV that was chosen to air on a Tuesday! Is it any good? Listen to hear our take! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogs License code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV

Ryan and Jeff talk about yet another bad Mania, WrestleMania 27 from 2011! We’re releasing this a couple days early in honor of WrestleMania. This is the height of heel Michael Cole, Undertaker coming off his 2 best WrestleMania matches, one of the worst main events in history, as well as one of the worst WrestleMania matches in history.

The Purists welcome back Travis Lassiter (Wrestling Recommendations) to talk about another one of the worst editions of Wrestlemania in WWE history. It’s the celebrity packed Wrestlemania 11! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/yoga-dogs License code: WMYSS9LW9Y6GZGHV