Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast

While ratings may disappoint at times, Nielsen bring lots of good news for pro wrestling in ‘social engagement’. Who really owns Impact? Investor money to date in streaming platforms. Digital networks, ATSC 3.0 and why it matters for wrestling. Save the music and save wrestling venues? Finally, pontificating on the outlook for a variety of promotions post-pandemic.

*Note: This episode was recorded back in February of this year. This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Michael Elgin. The former New Japan Pro Wrestling Star and former Ring of Honor World Champion joined the show to talk about his entire wrestling career. Host John Poz and Michael discuss NJPW, ROH, CMLL, The Indy scene, Kenny Omega, WWE, and so much more.

To cap off the first six months of New Generation Declassified, Chad lets the listeners in on what is to come in 2021 and a NEW YEAR of Declassified podcasts. In the final episode of 2020, we go back and take a look at the original debate on the show as to when the New Gen was kicked off? Is it the Bret Hart title victory? Is it Monday Night Raw's debut? This topic will not go away and seemingly c...

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Thunderfoot Gene Ligon. The former NWA Central States Tag Team Champion joins the show today to talk about his entire career. Host John Poz and Gene will talk about his run as Thunderfoot II, wrestling in the NWA for JCP/MACW, The Crockett Cup, wrestling in the WWF, WCW, AJPW, Central States, Pro Wrestling USA, and so much more!

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is celebrating its One Year Anniversary show and is bringing on a very Special Guest, the Mayor and WWE Superstar Glenn KANE Jacobs. Along with co-host John Poz, Dr. Tom and Glenn talk about Smoky Mountain Wrestling, the WWF, The Undertaker, the Kane character, getting handed a bad gimmick, Pat Patterson, Steve Austin, the passing of Brodie...

What will pro wrestling touring look like for the WWE post coronavirus? Would outsourcing to a company like Feld be strategic? WWE India, an exclusive gaming market? New int’l tv deals. What is NAWA’s strategy in booking big venues?

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Kevin Kelly. The current NJPW Lead Play by Play English Commentator joins the show to talk all about NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom 15, NJPW having the best talent on the planet and the best shows on the planet. Host John Poz and Kevin will also talk about his time in the WWE, Pat Patterson, legendary Ribs, The Undertaker, Vince McMahon, his tim...

In the holiday spirit on New Generation Declassified this week as we go back and look at some of the Christmas and holiday moments between 1993 and 1997 in the WWF. It wasn't as abundant in terms of television content that we would become used to in today's television landscape but the segments that would be shown on TV would be very memorable and perfectly synced to this time period. We also reli...

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Antonio Thomas aka Thomas Santell. The former WWE Heart Throb joins the show today to talk about his entire professional wrestling career. Host John Poz and Thomas talk about his time in WWE as one of the Heart Throbs with Romeo Roselli, their tag team chemistry Vince McMahon, their insane WWE debut, time in OVW, Jim Cornette, his tim...

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard focuses on Dr. Tom's training of The Bella Twins, Brie and Nikki Bella. The Bella Twins came from the Diva Search and modeling world to become big WWE stars. Find out directly from John Poz and Dr. Tom how the Bella Twins were to train, teach, coach, and mentor. Learn about their time in FCW, moving up to the main roster, plus so much more!

WWE launches Talent Management Group! 2020’s cable network ratings and tv universe reach for stations airing pro wrestling. How much has AAA been paid by big streaming players? Is Impact viewership on Twitch a sign of the platform’s growth or has the pro wrestling world moved on?

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, PCO! The former ROH World, Tag Team, and Six Man Tag Team champion returns to the show to talk about ROH's Final Battle on 12/18 at 9pm on FITE TV, traditional PPV, and the Honor Club as well. Also PCO will talk about the French Canadian Frankenstein gimmick, Destro, Electrifying himself, the pop he got in MSG with ROH, his WWF run, winn...

Today's New Generation Declassified takes a look back at the more established veterans who had major roles in the New Generation era. Whether it was in a cameo spot, a commentary role or as a main eventer, these stars cited today were main stays of the "golden era" of WWF wrestling but crossed over to mix it up with the up and coming kids taking over the locker room.

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Shawn Daivari. The former WWE Superstar, current UWN star, and former TNA X Division Champion joins the show today to talk about his entire wrestling career. Shawn and host John Poz talk about his WWE run not only as a wrestler, but as an agent/producer as well as, Vince McMahon, Hulk Hogan, Khosrow Daivari, Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels...

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about the recent string of wrestling deaths, as we pay tribute to Pat Patterson, Tiny 'Zeus' Lister, and Steve Casey. Also on the show we talk about the recent comments made by Lance Storm that were directed at Dr Tom. We will get Dr Tom's take on what Lance said, as well as give an explanation about what is missing in today's wrestli...

Vince Russo & Jason Powell Face to Face talking about Dirt Sheets, Wrestling Media, Misconceptions. HISTORY was made! FINALLY Vince Russo got the opportunity to do a podcast with the LEGENDARY Jason Powell of Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Vince and Jason talk dirt sheets, wrestling media, current state of the wrestling business, heat with the wrestling writers, Dave Meltzer, Wade Keller, and so much more...

What is the most watched wrestling match ever? It may surprise you. Let’s take a deep dive journey into the Youtube World of Wrestling. Also is ROH's fiscal conservatism and aversion to risk taking the biggest missed opportunity of the last 5 years?

This week's New Generation Declassified features a look back at the highly underrated and certainly in the argument for ahead of its time, WWF Livewire. Replacing the clip show of WWF Mania, Host Todd Pettingill and a revolving cast of the WWF's most recognizable on air characters all gathered at the TV production studio in Stamford, CT to take phone calls, faxes and even emails from the WWF fans....

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Kevin Ku. The Southbend Shovel Slayer joins the show to talk about his wrestling career, but more specifically his MLW debut. Kevin and host John Poz will talk about the MLW restart, how they handled the Pandemic, being on Team Filthy with Tom Lawler, his tag team Violence is Forever with Dominic Garrini, The Von Erich's, Contra Unit, an...

This week TMPT welcomes into the show for our flagship episode, Lash Leroux! The former WCW World Tag Team Champion and uncrowned WCW Cruiserweight champion joins the show to talk about his entire wrestling career. In this very RARE interview, Lash and host John Poz will talk about his WCW run, Eric Bischoff, the Cruiserweight division, Misfits in Action, Vince Russo, Disco Inferno, WWE buying WCW...

This week, Taking To You To School with Dr. Tom Prichard is all about Texas Wrestling. Take a journey back to the WCCW territory and the SWCW territory with Dr Tom and John Poz as they discuss Joe Blanchard, Tully Blanchard, Fritz Von Erich, the Von Erich's, and so much more! Also on the show we talk about The Undertaker and his retirement from WWE.

Welcome to the first episode of The Business of the Business. This show will take a deep dive into the business of pro wrestling with Lavie Margolin (TrumpMania) and John Poz (Two Man Power Trip). This week, we explore the pro wrestling television landscape in the United States- far, far (far!) beyond WWE and AEW. Who really has the third best television reach in the U.S.? We lay out the facts and...

This week TMPT welcomes to the show for our Feature episode, Mike Durband. Mike is a musician, podcast host, producer, editor, and content creator most known for his popular podcast The Mike Durband Show on the Creative Control Network. Host John Poz and Mike will talk about how Mike got involved in the wrestling business, editing videos, Starrcast, The Chris Jericho Cruise, Vince Russo, Disco Inf...

This week's New Generation Declassified features a TMPT reunion as John Poz joins Chad for a look back at one his JP's favorite WWF Superstars of all time, Ludvig Borga. A mere six months or so in the WWF felt the wrath of Tony Halme portraying Borga, a Finnish powerhouse who literally would squash his opponents while running down the USA in a way that may or may not make him somewhat of an endear...

This week 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 joins the show for a SUPER RARE interview to discuss his entire wrestling career. Be the first to 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 fo...