TMPT Empire

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...

The twelfth POZCAST with John Poz will feature former WWF Head Writer, Vince Russo as we discuss WWF Final Four 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, The Rock, Shawn Michaels, Vader, and...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with former WCW Superstar, Roadblock. The former WCW, SWS, CMLL, WWC Star joins the shows to talk about his time in the wrestling business. Host John Poz and Roadblock will discuss breaking into the business, One Man Gang incident, time in Mexico, time in Japan, time in Puerto Rico, WCW, Goldberg, Lex Luger, Kevin Sullivan, Hulk Hog...

Today's New Generation Declassified looks at just how the USWA and Smoky Mountain Wrestling territories impacted the WWF during the mid 90s. From giant debuts like Jerry Lawler and Jeff Jarrett to the tag teams and personalities you never expected to see working for Vince McMahon, we name a huge list of wrestlers that made their mark in the South before they turned heads up North.  Become a suppor...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, WWE Hall of Famer, Devon Dudley. The former ECW, WWF, WWE, WCW, IWGP, and NWA World Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Devon talk about his breaking into the business, ECW, Paul Heyman, Dudley Boys, Bubba Ray Dudley, WWF, WWE Vince McMahon, Triple H, St...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 55 is all about Stan Hansen 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. Stan Hans...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with former WWE Announcer, Tony Chimel. The former longtime WWE employee joins the shows to talk about his time in the wrestling business. Host John Poz and Tony will discuss breaking into the business, Gorilla Monsoon, Joey Marella, Vince McMahon, the WWF, Mike Chioda, the WWE, Triple H, Edge, The Undertaker, John Cena, WWE Hall of...

The long running debate on New Generation Declassified is: did you see it coming? How many fans thought Lex Luger really did sell out to Ted Dibiase and his Million Dollar Corporation? Perhaps now, the discussion can be put to bed. Lex Luger vs. Tatanka and the summer of 1994 gets the New Gen spotlight.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tmpt-empire--1420896/supp...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former WWE tag team champion, Doug Basham. The former OVW World and Tag Team Champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Doug talk about his breaking into the business, OVW, Al Snow, Danny Davis, WWE, Vince McMahon, The Basham Brothers, S&M gimmick, JBL, the Cabinet, his...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 54 is all about The Moondogs 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. Moondogs...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with British wrestling legend, Doug Williams. The former TNA X Division, TV, and Tag Team Champion joins the shows to talk about his time in the wrestling business. Host John Poz and Doug will discuss breaking into the business, his thoughts on current wrestling, Jeff Jarrett, his time in TNA, Vince Russo, AJ Styles, his in ring com...

Today's New Generation Declassified looks at the art of collecting WWF publicity promo photos. Starting back in the golden era of the 1980s, the WWF's publicity and promotional 8x10s were used for newspaper ads and meet and greets. Over the last few years the New Generation's shots have skyrocketed in price and today's guest, Joseph Bruen talks why the hobby is taking off as well as runs down some...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, former WWE, NXT, ROH, and IMPACT star, Austin Aries. The former ROH and IMPACT World Heavyweight Champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Austin talk about his breaking into the business, CYN, EC3, Controversy with Christy Hemme, Rhett Titus controvery,, IMPACT, Johnn...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 53 is all about Beverly Brothers 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. Beve...