TMPT Empire

A look back at an event that happened 27 years ago this past weekend, In Your House 4. Joined by K100's Joe Feeney, we look back at the pay per view event that enraged Vince McMahon and launched him into a post show meltdown. Plus, we breakdown the matches featured on the card and see if both the dark and televised matches were really a pay per view caliber pairing.  Become a supporter of this pod...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Lance Vaughan aka Lance Von Erich. The former WCCW TV Champion, Tag Team Champion, and Six Man Tag Team Champion returns to the show for a RARE interview to discuss his entire wrestling career. Lets hear what Lance has been up to for the past 35 years as well as hear what he says to say about being a Von Erich. Strap in for...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 61 is all about Tatsumi Fujinami 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. Tats...

The fourteenth POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WWF Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WWF WrestleMania 13 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 Sid, Bret Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Mankind, Vince McMahon, The Rock, Shawn Mich...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with ECW Icon, the Blue Meanie. The former WWE and ECW Superstar joins the shows to talk about his entire professional career. Host John Poz and Meanie will discuss breaking into the business, Al Snow, the Monster Factory, Raven, getting into ECW, Paul Heyman, Stevie Richards, the bWo, Nova, getting into WWF, Job Squad, Bluedust, Go...

If the New Generation is responsible for anything in pro wrestling history, it may just be how a fire was lit under Eric Bischoff in late 1995/early 1996. While the WWF was busy poking fun at aging superstars now in WCW, Easy E was putting together a group that would change wrestling forever. So the question is: Did Billionaire Ted's Wrasslin' War Room give birth to the nWo? Was Vince McMahon's at...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, Composer, songwriter, and entrance theme creator, the legendary Jim Johnston. The former 32 year WWE employee joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Jim talk about breaking into the business, WWF, WWE, Vince McMahon, Kevin Dunn, creating iconic theme songs, The Undertaker, S...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 60 is all about Antonio Inoki 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. Antonio...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with former TNA Knockouts Champion, ODB. The former OVW and TNA Knockouts Champion joins the shows to talk about her entire professional career. Host John Poz and ODB will discuss breaking into the business, OVW, Jim Cornette, Al Snow, TNA, Jeff Jarrett, Vince Russo, Dutch Mantell, Gail Kim, Awesome Kong, her Meat and Greet food tru...

Were they the perfect New Generation pair? This week New Generation Declassified looks at Shawn Michaels vs. The British Bulldog. Always linked together somehow. Between the end of 1992 and all the way through the New Gen era and all the way to September 1997, HBK and Davey Boy Smith always seemed to cross paths and had both memorable and not so memorable encounters.  Become a supporter of this po...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, wrestling legend, Magnum TA. The former NWA United States Champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Magnum talk about breaking into the business, NWA, Tully Blanchard feud, Dusty Rhodes friendship, Ric Flair, Nikita Koloff feud, WWE, AEW, Cody Rhodes, Tessa Blanchard,...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 59 is all about Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff and one of the biggest rivalries ever in the WWE. We welcome in Paul's son, Travis Orndorff to talk all about his dad's feud with Hulk Hogan. 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 w...

The thirteenth POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WWF Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WWF, WCW, WWE, and TNA. On this show we will breakdown his entire career in professional wrestling. We will discuss Bret Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Mankind, Vince McMahon, The Rock, Shawn Michaels, Vader, Jeff Jarrett, Bill Goldberg, Owen Hart, Sting, and so much more! Follow us...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with TV and Radio Host, Michael Landsberg. The former Off the Record host joins the shows to talk about his entire professional career. Host John Poz and Michael will discuss breaking into the business, Sick Not Weak, mental health, Off The Record, TSN, WWE, WWF, Vince McMahon, Bret Hart, Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, The Undertaker, C...

Today's New Generation Declassified looks back at the unlikely win of the underdog tag team featuring, Marty Jannetty and The 123 Kid. Both Kid and Jannetty had an unbelievable 1993. The Kid came in like a rocket and MJ made quite the impact by reappearing out of nowhere to beat ex partner Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental title. But together, they made a heck of a team.  Become a supporter...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, wrestling legend, Greg Gagne. The former AWA World Tag Team and AWA TV Champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Greg talk about WWE, Triple H, Vince McMahon, growing up in the business, Verne Gagne, WWE HOF, OVW, DSW, CM Punk, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan,...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 58 is all about Tenryu 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. Tenryu rivalry...

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our feature episode, Keith Elliot Greenberg. The wrestling historian joins the show to talk about his new book, Follow the Buzzards: Pro Wrestling in the Age of COVID-19. Host John Poz and Keith discuss the dread, confusion, and spontaneous creativity of this uncertain era while exploring the long-term consequences. Also discussed being a New York Times be...

The latest New Generation Declassified looks at the ECW stars that made an impact in the WWF during the New Gen era. The stars being spotlighted from ECW were at the top of the card level and by them leaving for the World Wrestling Federation it would leave a large void in the active roster. From former World Champions and tag teams that were mainstays for years, would the jump from #3 to #1 be an...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, Sign Guy Dudley aka Lou E Dangerously, aka Lou D'Angeli. The former ECW star joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Lou talk about his breaking into the business, ECW, Paul Heyman, Dudley Boys, Sign Guy Dudley, Lou E Dangerously, Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, his current rol...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 57 is all about The Road Warriors 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. The...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with ISPW and AEW star, Rick Recon. The independent wrestling Star joins the shows to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Rick will discuss breaking into the business, his time in AEW, AEW Dark, Tony Khan, ISPW, the King of ISPW Tournament, Busted Open's Dave LaGreca becoming his manager, Bret Hart...

This week's New Generation Declassified looks at some interesting deep cuts of "The Rocket" Owen Hart. Owen's rise through the ranks and wars vs. brother Bret dominated much of the New Gen era, but his phantom title victories in matches with Bret get the spotlight on today's episode. We also look at television and film roles during this time period for the King of Harts as well as the night the Ne...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, Owner of Post Wrestling, John Pollock. The podcaster, journalist, documentarian, and historian joins the show to talk about his entire career covering MMA and professional wrestling. Host John Poz and John talk about WWE, Triple H, Vince McMahon, AEW, Tony Khan, CM Punk, Young Bucks Kenny Omega, Post Wrestling, LAW, MMA, UF...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 56 is all about Great Muta 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. Great Muta...