TMPT Empire

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...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with former WWE Superstar, Tyrus, as he returns to the show! The current FOX News political commentator joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Tyrus will discuss WWE, Vince McMahon, Dusty Rhodes, Brodus Clay, Planet Funk, The Funkasaurus gimmick, Alberto Del Rio, WrestleMania, Dana P...

Today's New Generation Declassified features a special watch along featuring ECW's "Queen of Extreme" as we go back to the July 26, 1993 episode of Monday Night RAW to watch her Triple Threat teammate Bam Bam Bigelow battle Bret Hart in a rematch of the 1993 King of The Ring tournament final. Francine, who was in attendance at the Manhattan Center gives a birds-eye account of the night's events bu...

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONThis week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, one half of the Conquistadors, Jose Estrada Sr. The former WWF Superstar joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Jose talk about his breaking into the business WWF, Vince McMahon, Survivor Series, Jose Luis Rivera, the Conquistadors, Powers of Pain, WWC, Pu...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 44 is all about The Wild Samoans 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 WWE Hall of Famer, Kurt Angle, as he returns to the show! The former WWE and TNA World  Heavyweight Champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Kurt will discuss WWE, Vince McMahon, Triple H, his recent surgeries, his podcast, Brock Lesnar, Chris Benoit, legit shoot wrestlin...

28 years have passed since the epic crowning of "The King of Harts". Owen Hart took one step closer to immortality on June 19, 1994. It was Father's Day, the WWF was creating new stars left and right and out of the shadows emerged Owen Hart as the blossoming bad guy counterpart to his brother, the ultimate hero of the WWF at the time, Bret Hart. Today, we run down the 94 KOTR card as well as touch...

This week John Poz's TMPT welcomes into the show for the flagship episode, WCW Commentator, Scott Hudson. The former GWF, WCW, and WWF announcer joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Scott talk about his breaking into the business Global Wrestling Federation, WCW, Eric Bischoff, Mike Tenay, Tony Schiavone, Mark Madden, The Monday Night Wars, WWF,...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 43 is all about The Warlord 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 Warlo...

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Two Man Power Trip with host John Poz, as he welcomes in for a special interview, THE GOAT, The Nature Boy, Ric Flair! Today's show is brought to you by "Code Name: Ric Flair" Ric's Brand new comic book available at Ricflaircomic.com. John Poz and Ric talk His Legacy, His Last Match, Starrcast, the Roast, today's crop of stars, Roman Reigns, his daughter Charlot...

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with former WWE Superstar, Killer Kross fka Karrion Kross. The former 2x NXT World Heavyweight Champion joins the show to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Kross will discuss breaking into the business, marrying Scarlett, WWE, NXT, Vince McMahon, Triple H, Karrion Kross, Adam Cole, Samoa Joe, Jef...

Looking back at a favorite topic of the New Generation Declassified listeners, the WWF's Intercontinental Championship. From the top champions of the 1993-97 time frame to some of the greatest matches, we look at those who helped make the IC title a top tier belt during the time where good matches were hard to come by.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tmpt-empi...

Today's Flagship episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling  is our annual tradition of paying tribute to an all-time great, the one and only "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. What better way to celebrate the life and career of The Dream than get a retrospective from one of his best friends, Gerald Brisco. In a brand new interview Jerry offers a unique perspective having worked so closely and als...

The Hogan Era podcast episode 42 is all about The Barbarian 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. Barbari...