TMPT Empire

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz, as he welcomes in for a special interview, Tim Kennedy. The former UFC and Strikeforce star joins the show to talk about his entire MMA career. Host John Poz and Tim talk about MMA, UFC, Strikeforce, Michael Bisping, Yoel Romero, Jacare Souza, BJJ, his military background, Hunting Hitler on the History Channel, what he's up...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with Irish Whip Wrestling promoter, Simon Rochford. The promoter and owner joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Simon discuss breaking into the business, IWW, training wrestlers, WWE, WWF, Sheamus, Pat Barrett, Drew McIntyre, the Irish wrestling scene, the British wrestling scene,...

War Games and Halloween Havoc. Staple events and match styles of some of WCW's greatest moments have been utilized very well by WWE in recent years. Today's New Generation Declassified looks at how WCW's execution of stipulation and gimmick matches may have been what the WWF needed to push their creative in another direction. Events such as the RAW Bowl showed how weak some of the booking was, but...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former WWE World Tag Team and Intercontinental Champion, Ken Shamrock. The UFC Legend and Hall of Famer joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling and MMA career. Host John Poz and Ken talk about Valor Bare Knuckle Boxing, breaking into the business, WWE, WWF, Vince McMahon, Shawn Michaels, match vs Vade...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 66 is all about the Red Rooster Terry Taylor and one of the biggest rivalries ever in the WWE.The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW.The Hulk Ho...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with musician, guitarist, record producer, Lars Frederiksen. The music legend joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling fandom. Host John Poz and Lars discuss becoming a wrestling fan, what got him hooked, the Cow Palace, WWF, WWE, AEW, CM Punk friendship, his favorite wrestlers, loving Japanese wrestling, Ranci...

The Survivor Series that changed the format. Ditching the traditional team match concept and mixing it with singles grudge matches, the 1996 Survivor Series serves as the WWF's answer to the success of the nWo and WCW's stranglehold on wrestling in 1996. A title change, a huge return, mystery partners and a rockin' MSG house all make the 1996 edition of the annual November pay per view one of the...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former WWE World Tag Team Champion, Mike Mondo. The former WWE Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Mike talk about breaking into the business, WWE, Vince McMahon, Shawn Michaels, the Spirit Squad, Triple H, getting signed, getting released, his WWE return on Sma...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 65 is all about Johnny Rodz and one of the biggest rivalries ever in the WWE. The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW.The Hulk Hogan vs. Johnny R...

The fifteenth POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WWF Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WWF Revenge of the Taker in 1997. On this show we will breakdown the entire PPV show, as well as talk about the events that led up to it, and all the backstage drama going on at the time. We will discuss Bret Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Mankind, Vince McMahon, Shawn Michaels, and s...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with the King of the Death match legend, The Necro Butcher. The former CZW and ROH Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire professional career. Host John Poz and Necro discuss breaking into the business, training under Black Bart, The Sportatorium in Dallas Texas, Deathmatch wrestling, XPW, CZW, ROH, Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Chr...

We've talked about when wrestlers go from one extreme to another. We've covered going from WWF to ECW. But today's topic on New Generation Declassified looks at the arrival and impact of one of Mick Foley's greatest alter egos, Mankind. Coming in right after WrestleMania 12, Mankind was positioned as a top heel to combat The Undertaker and would prove to become one of the dead man's all-time great...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, GCW, AEW, ROH, IMPACT star, Blake Christian. The former WWE/NXT Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Blake talk about breaking into the business, WWE, NXT, Triple H, getting signed, getting released, Gamechanger Wrestling, Jon Moxley, Matt Cardona, Minoru Suzuki,...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 64 is all about Dory Funk Jr. and one of the biggest rivalries ever in the WWE.The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW.The Hulk Hogan vs. Dory Fu...

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip which is featuring the NWA US Tag Team Champion contenders, The Spectaculars of Rush Freeman and Brady Pierce. The NWA Superstars join the show to talk about their entire professional careers. Host John Poz and Brady and Rush will discuss NWA Hard Times 3 on PPV in New Orleans, LA, breaking into the business, Billy Corgan, the NWA, the tag tea...

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz, as he welcomes in for a special interview, Producer, Director, Writer, Jeremiah James. The creator of The Last Match: A Pro Wrestling Rock Musical joins the program to talk about the musical. Host John Poz and Jeremiah talk about the show, the cast, the story, his love of professional wrestling, Matt Cardona, Bull James, To...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with NWA US Tag Team Champions, The Fixers of Jay Bradley and Wrecking Ball Legursky. The NWA Superstars join the show to talk about their entire professional careers. Host John Poz and Jay Bradley and Wrestling Ball will discuss NWA Hard Times 3 on PPV in New Orleans, LA, breaking into the business, Billy Corgan, the NWA, the tag t...

This week's New Generation Declassified features a look at the arrival of Mantaur. A character and gimmick highly associated with the downside of the New Generation, Mantaur's creation still carries as many questions today as it did back in 1995. With his trademark head-covering to his multiple managers, we look at where the WWF went wrong with the half man/half beast. For more New Generation Decl...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, Marshall and Ross, The Von Erichs. The former MLW World Tag Team Champions join the show to talk about their entire professional wrestling careers. Host John Poz and The Von Erichs talk about their dad Kevin Von Erich, breaking into the business, MLW, Court Bauer, NOAH, Japan, Harley Race, Israel, WCCW, Ric Flair's Last Mat...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 63 is all about Terry Gibbs/Rusty Brooks and one of the biggest rivalries ever in the WWE.The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW.The Hulk Hogan...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with NWA Women's Champion, Kamille. The NWA Superstar joins the shows to talk about her entire professional career. Host John Poz and Kamille will discuss NWA Hard Times 3 on PPV in New Orleans, LA, breaking into the business, Billy Corgan, the NWA, Thomas Latimer, Nick Aldis, Taya, AAA, TripleMania,  Konnan, and so much more! PlayA...

Following up last week's show about In Your House 4 and the incredibly flat Intercontinental Title match and championship scenario., "The Dean" clears the air. Special guest "The Franchise" Shane Douglas stops by to discuss what really happened that night in Winnipeg as well as what caused the final decision to walk away from Vince McMahon, Madison Square Garden and the WWF all in one night.  Beco...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, Director, Producer, and Executive Producer, Evan Husney. The man behind VICE's Tales from the Territories joins the show to talk about the new documentary series. Host John Poz and Evan talk about The Rock, Seven Bucks Productions, the entire season of TFTT, who are the other territories coming up, what legends will join th...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 62 is all about El Canek and one of the biggest rivalries ever in the WWE.The most significant name in professional wrestler history is Hulk Hogan. Hulk was not only the greatest star in his era but also one of the greatest ever to grace the WWE ring. Hulk was the face of WWE in the 1980s as well as early 1990s until he departed for WCW.The Hulk Hogan vs. El Canek riv...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with ECW star Bill Wiles aka Belvis Wesley. The former ECW Superstar joins the shows to talk about his entire professional career. Host John Poz and Bill will discuss breaking into the business, the Monster Factory, getting into ECW, Paul Heyman,, the New Jersey independent wrestling scene, Balls Mahoney, Axl Rotten, CW Anderson, th...