TMPT Empire

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, as former WCW Superstar Glaicer returns. The former WCW star joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Glacier talk about his breaking into the business, WCW, Eric Bischoff, Glacier gimmick, the character, Ernest the Cat Miller, Mortis, Wrath, the Monday Night Wars, the nWo, th...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 50 is all Bret Hart 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. Bret Hart rivalry...

The tenth POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WWF Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WWF Royal Rumble 1998. 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 Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Mankind, Kane, Vince McMahon, Ken Shamrock, The Rock, Jeff Jarrett, Hon...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with the former UK Silver Vision employee, James Gallagher. Host John Poz and James will discuss breaking into the business, working for Silver Vision, creating compilations, how the WWF/Silver Vision relationship started, Tagged Classics, WWE in the UK, Clash at the Castle, SummerSlam 1992, Bret Hart, unreleased VHS/DVDs, and so mu...

This year's San Diego Comic Con had a very large wrestling presence with both AEW and WWE stars appearing at meet and greet sessions as well as panel discussions. But for every star that was in attendance, none was bigger than the upcoming toy reveals made by Mattel and WWE. The New Generation was on full display and we run down the big news surrounding all of the classic WWF Superstars of our New...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former AAA Tag Team Champion, Jack Evans. The former ROH, AAA, and AEW star joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Jack talk about his breaking into the business, AEW, his depature, Tony Khan, ROH, Generation Next, Roderick Strong, AAA, Konnan, Teddy Hart, the Hart Dungeon,...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 49 is all Tiger Chung Lee 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. Tiger Chung...

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz, as he welcomes in for a special interview, Conrad Thompson to promote Starrcast V this weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. All tickets and information are available at Starrcast.com and RicFlairsLastMatch.com. John Poz and Conrad talk Ric Flair's Last Match, Ric Flair, Jeff Jarrett, Andrade, Jay Lethal, possible health concern...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with the former WCW Superstar, a former SMW Television Champion, The Stro AKA The Maestro. The former WCW Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Stro will discuss breaking into the business, being related to Gorgeous George, SMW, Jim Cornette, WCW, Eric Bischoff, Vince Russ...

A Coliseum Chad / New Generation Declassified crossover as we look at the Coliseum Video classic, WrestleFest 1994. Featuring 12 + of the greatest names in the history of pro wrestling this video cassette features the gem tag team match of Owen and Bret Hart battling The Steiner Brothers. Plus, a card that is comparable to a pay per view broadcast that has to be heard to be believed.  Become a sup...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, writer, author, historian, Guy Evans. The NITRO author joins the show to talk about his new book, Grateful, which covers Eric Bischoff's post-2006 career, including his WWE return, AEW involvement, TNA experience, and much more. Host John Poz and Guy talk about The Monday Night Wars, the NITRO book, WCW, the real finances o...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 48 is all about Mr. Fuji 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. Mr. Fuji riv...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with MMA Writer, Journalist and Author, Chad Dundas. Chad is on to promote his new book, The Territories: Volume 1Professional Wrestling, the Way We Liked It, which is available here - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-territories-volume-1#/  Host John Poz and Chad will also discuss MMA, pro wrestling, UFC, PRIDE, GSP, Jon Jone...

This week's New Generation Declassified looks back at monster push given to Ahmed Johnson in the summer of 1996. From his IC title victory vs. Goldust at KOTR to his domination in the 1996 Kuwaiti Cup, the man from Mississippi peaked at a time when WWF was on the ropes.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tmpt-empire--1420896/support .

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former WWE Head Referee, Mike Chioda. The former WWF/WWE Referee joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Mike talk about his breaking into the business, entering the WWF, Vince McMahon, Steve Austin, The Rock, Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, what is the real role of the referee,...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 47 is all about Masked Superstar 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. Mask...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with the Walking Weapon, Josh Alexander. The IMPACT World Heavyweight champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Josh will discuss breaking into the business, IMPACT Wrestling, winning the World title, the Derby City Rumble, his son walking out with him, feud with Moose, Slammiv...

Today's New Generation Declassified looks at a 1994 interview from the syndicated sports program Coppock on Sports featuring Vince McMahon. Following his trial and acquittal of distributing steroids to his performers, a rather cocky and untouchable VKM takes to the airwaves of longtime Chicago broadcaster, Chet Coppock to discuss the business of the WWF, his trial and all things wrestling.  Become...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former AEW star, Alan Angels aka 5 of Dark Order. The former AEW star joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Alan talk about his breaking into the business, AEW Tony Khan, Dark Order, Brodie Lee, becoming 5, his AEW release, leaving on his terms, NJPW, IMPACT, Speedball Mike...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 46 is all about Virgil 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. Virgil rivalry...

The ninth POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WWF Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WWF Survivor Series 1998. 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 Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Mankind, Kane, Vince McMahon, Ken Shamrock, The Rock, The Corporatio...

This week TMPT welcomes back into the show, for the Feature episode, former WWF Intercontinental and WWF World Tag Team Champion, The Godfather! In this episode, host John Poz will discuss all things Godfather: the gimmick, the persona, the character, the creative, the Ho Train, being a Pimp, Brawl for All, and more! Godfather also goes into detail about the Papa Shango gimmick as well as Kama Mus...

What would a July in the New Generation world be without looking back again at the body-slam felt across the wrestling universe? A favorite topic of "The Chadster", we look back at the epic rise and somewhat misguided usage of "Made in the USA" Lex Luger from the shocking baby-face turn to the confusing and fizzled out end to the push of a lifetime by the WWF and Vince McMahon. As an added bonus,...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former NWA, WCW and WWF Star, Bob Cook. The wrestler known for having one of the best punches ever in the business joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Bob talk about his breaking into the business, CWF, NWA, JCP, WCW, Eric Bischoff, WWF, Vince McMahon, Ric Flair, Ricky St...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 45 is all about IRS 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. IRS rivalry is co...